CAMP OPPORTUNITY Camp Opportunity is a week long live in camp for differently abled Rotary International District 9455 adults, “Campers”, between the ages of 18 and 35 years, to team with an able bodied carer “Buddy” for a week of adventure as they DIRECTORY 2017-18 mix and interact in a fun atmosphere to share new friendships and experiences. Camp Opportunity is held at the Point Walter Recreation Centre, Bicton which is a dormitory style camp with rooms for 4 people, each has its own bathroom. The Campers and Buddies engage in many and varied activities including Archery, Abseiling, Flying Fox, Ten Pin Bowling, Adventure World, Zoo visit, T-shirt screen printing, Disco & Karao- ke, Water Sports (biscuit and boat rides), Kite Making, Art and Craft, Talent Night and lots of swimming and laughter. To source “Campers”, ask your Rotary Club members, friends, neighbours, colleagues, em- ployees, Disability Services and other disability organisations such as Good Samaritans, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Headwest. For “Buddies”, ask Rotary Club members, friends, neighbours, colleagues, employees, Rota- ract members, past exchange students, RYLA participants, Local Church and Youth Groups, Universities and TAFEs (Nursing, Teaching, Medical, Youth and Community studies). If you can’t find an applicant just pledge sponsorship and we will find the “Campers” and “Buddies”. District 9455 Conference Cost per person is $800. Campers and Buddies are fully 6th to 8th April 2018 sponsored so we urge clubs to sponsor a “Camper”, “Buddy” or both and consider helping by sponsoring event Venue: Queens Theatre, Geraldton. opportunities or donating goods and services to help run the camp. “Finding Happiness in Rotary Service” Camp Opportunity runs from Sun 21st - 27th January 2018 For more information contact: Mark Williamson: Ph 9295 4359 Email: [email protected] Robyn Penny: Ph: 9221 0316 Mob: 0400 249 277 Email: [email protected] Rotary District 9455 2 Contents Privacy Policy The information in this District Directory is for the sole use of Rotarians within District Rotary International 7 9455 and other Districts of Rotary International. It cannot be used nor extracts cop- ied for any purpose other than which it is intended, without permission, in writing, from the District Secretary. International Conference RI Founder - Paul Harris Privacy and Information Statement RI President & Message for 2017-18 RI Director & Officers Information Rotary District 9455 is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. Our privacy policy adheres to the National Privacy Principles as Rotary District 9455 19 required under the Privacy Act 1988. The personal information that you submit to us is collected in order to provide information services to you, which in turn, allow the District Governor coordination of meetings, fellowship and fundraising activities and community service Assistant Governors and District Board and vocational programs conducted by Rotary Clubs within the District. College of Governors Rotary District 9455 may: 31 District Diary a) share the information with Rotary International and other Rotary Clubs and Dis- tricts in Australia and overseas. 35 b) disclose the information to outside parties in the course of undertaking Rotary ac- District Administration tivities and programs; and District Board and Leadership Team c) use the information with your consent or as otherwise required by law. District Information, Rotary District 9455 will not disclose, sell or trade your personal information other than as set out above. You may access your information at any time. If you do re- The Rotary Foundation 47 quire access to your personal information, or have any concerns regarding its use, please contact the District Secretary. If any of the information we hold is inaccurate Avenues of Service 53 or out of date, please contact the District Secretary immediately and amendments to the information will be made. Overview of District recommended programs and appointed Chairs You have the option of not providing certain information requested by the District. However, you should note that this may prevent the District from effectively providing 80 General Rotary Information membership information services to you and managing its various activities and pro- grams. Order of Precedence Rotary Emblems In preparing this Directory the District Committee has relied on information and data Rotary Acronmyms provided to a District Database by Club Presidents or Club Representatives. There- Rotary Clubs of 9455 & Office Bearers 84 fore, any errors or omissions may be as a result of incorrect or insufficient data sup- plied to the District Database. District 9455 Contacts 133 Rotary District 9455 3 Rotary District 9455 4 Core Values Objects of Rotary The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy en- terprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: First: The development of an acquaintance as an opportunity for service; Second: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthi- ness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an oppor- tunity to serve society; Third: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal business & commu- nity life; Fourth: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Rotarian Code of Conduct As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world 4. Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians The Rotary Four Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: 1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Rotary District 9455 5 Rotary District 9455 6 Register at:‐ hp://www.riconvenon.org/en/toronto/register DIRECTORY 2017-18 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Rotary District 9455 8 Rotary International Rotary International Founder - Paul Harris President 2017 -18 Paul R Harris, a lawyer, was the founder of the world’s first and largest international service club organisation. IAN RISELEY Rotary Club of Sandringham Born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA on 19 April 1868 Paul was the second VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA of six children to George N. Harris and Cornelia Bryan Harris. At age 3 he moved to Wallingford, Vermont, where he grew up in the care of his grandparents. Married to Jean Thompson Harris (1881-1963), they had no children. He received an LL.B. from the University of Iowa and re- Ian Riseley is a chartered accountant ceived an honorary LL.D from the University of Vermont. and principal of Ian Riseley and Co., a Paul Harris worked as a newspaper reporter, a business teacher, stock firm he established in 1976. Prior to company actor, cowboy, and travelled extensively in the USA and Eu- starting his own firm, he worked in the rope selling marble and granite. In 1896 he went to Chicago to practice law. One evening Paul visited the suburban home of a professional friend. After dinner, as they strolled through audit and management consulting divi- the neighbourhood, Paul’s friend introduced him to various tradesman in their stores. It was sions of large accounting firms and corporations. here Paul conceived the idea of a club that could recapture some of the friendly spirit among businessmen in small communities. A Rotarian since 1978, Ian is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Sandring- ham, Victoria, Australia. He has served RI as treasurer, director, and as mem- On 23 February 1905 Paul Harris formed the first club with three other businessmen: Silvester ber and chair of numerous RI and Foundation committees. Most recently, he Schiele, a coal merchant; Gustavus Loehr, a mining engineer; and Hiram Shorey, a merchant tailor. Paul Harris named the new club “Rotary” because members met in rotation at their served as a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation and is currently co-chair of the various places of business. Club membership grew rapidly. Soon Paul became convinced 2016 (Seoul) Convention Committee. that the Rotary club could be developed into an important service movement and strove to extend Rotary to other cities. Ian has been a member of the board for both a private and a public school, member of the Community Advisory Group for the City of Sandringham, and Paul was also prominent in other civic and professional work. He served as the first Chairman President of Beaumaris Sea Scouts Group. He has been President of Langi- of the Board of the National Easter Seal Society of Crippled Children and Adults in the USA and of the International Society for Crippled Children. He was a member of the board of man- Taan Ski Club as well as honorary auditor or advisor for a number of charitable agers of the Chicago Bar Association and its representative at the International Congress of organizations. Law at The Hague, and a committee member of the American Bar Association. He received the Silver Buffalo Award from the Boy Scouts of America for distinguished service to youth, Ian’s honors include the AusAID Peacebuilder Award from the Australian govern- and was decorated by the governments of Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France ment in recognition of his work in East Timor, the Medal of the Order of Australia and Peru. for services to the Australian community, and the Regional Service Award for a Paul maintained his law office for most of his life. He spent much time travelling and was invit- Polio-Free World from The Rotary Foundation.