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OFFICIAL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF SYDNEY
Weekly Meeting Tuesdays at 12:30pm at The Castlereagh Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street Sydney
District 9750 Club #: 18206 Chartered: 1st May 1921 Volume 88 Issue 11 18th September 2007
Rotary is the world's largest non-religious organisation. Membership is open to business and professional leaders interested in joining the cause to help build good will and peace in the world. Click here for more information. |
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The Rotary Club of Sydney invites you to
join us for an intriguing look at the work of: |
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Our mission is to build an infrastructure of peace and reconciliation by and for the people of the Middle East that promotes socio-economic development, while advancing cooperation and mutual understanding. |
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John Weiss, Chairman of the Peres Center for Peace (Australian Chapter) will present how the work of the Peres Centre for Peace is delivering their mission.
The Peres Center for Peace is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization founded in 1996 by Nobel Peace Laureate, former Prime Minister, and current President of Israel Mr. Shimon Peres, with the aim of furthering his vision in which people of the Middle East region work together to build peace through socio-economic cooperation and development, and people-to-people interaction.
Australia is represented on the International Board of Governors of the Peres Center for Peace by Mr. Richard Pratt Chairman, Pratt Industries. Other well known names on the International Board include The Rt. Hon. John Major KG, CH, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom & representatives of the USA include Hon. Mr. Jimmy Carter Former President of the U.S.A. |
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For more information about this year's President's Project simply click on the image and you will be taken to the relevent web site.
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Peace and Harmony are part of the
Spirit and Pride of being a Rotarian
The theme this week reflects the desire in most of us to always look for peace and harmony in everything we do.
It just happens that Rotary has these elements as part of its mantra and we are always looking to try and find ways to avoid conflict and create peace and harmony in our lives. It is a dream that often is never reality.
We still need to aspire to achieve this dream and our goal as Rotarians to have a better world in which to live for everyone.
This week John Weiss, Chairman of Peres Centre for Peace (Australian Chapter) is going to talk to us and I’m sure we will hear a fabulous message about peace and harmony that we as Rotarians will be able to relate to and share with others.
Club Initatives
As we approach the end of first quarter of the fiscal year we can reflect and say that there have been some positive developments in terms of new members the style and calibre of speakers and the involvements at a lunch time meeting has been healthy.
We had an excellent attendance at the District conference and we have shown leadership in our district and the community generally. You should all be very proud of what we have achieved this far.
I ask for your support
We are now moving into the part of the year where we all have to pitch in and I would ask for your support in terms of assisting with the sale of the fabulous calendars that we have had produced.
They make great Xmas gifts corporate gifts and sever as recognition of the history of our club and district the 80th Anniversary.
I’m asking all members to sell a minimum of 10 calendars each by Xmas. If everyone achieves that result we will hit our target.
Stock is available NOW.
Art Union
The second request I have is that we will have an Art Union for some wonderful prizes;
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1st prize:
Audi Motor Car;
2nd Prize:
Omega Watch valued at $11,400 from J Farren Price and
3rd Prize:
Share portfolio valued at $10,000 from Shaw Stockbroking.
Tickets are $100 each.
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I am asking all members to sell a minimum of 20 tickets.
The tickets will be available at the beginning of October and our goal is to sell them all prior to Xmas so we can draw the prizes after everyone come back from holidays in late January.
I trust you are all enjoy your Rotary experience and with the fellowship activities we have organised before Xmas augurs well for the coming next quarter of the Rotary Year and continue to share the spirit and pride of being a Rotarian.
I am travelling for the next couple of weeks and will not be at our next 3 meetings however the club will be in capable hands with our very able Vice Presidents Ann Burleigh and Rene Benetiz.
President Garry |
2007-08 BOARD MEMBERS
Garry Browne
President
Gerry Rihs
Past President
Ann Burleigh
Vice-President Internal & Events
Rene Benitez
Vice-President External
Jill Anne Deering
Honorary Secretary
Craig Douglas
Honorary Treasurer
Indy Singh
Youth Director
Rex Doughty
Awards Director
Harry Fox
Membership Director
Tony Benner
Public Relations Director
Ian Conley
Rotary Foundation & International
Natalie Ward
Speakers Director
Mark Dyer
Fellowship Director
Rotaract & Interact
Newsletter
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| OTHER OFFICIALS & REGULAR HELPERS |
Patricia Harrison
President Elect
Les Strong
Club Chaplain
Wayne Costin
Grants & Funding Committee
Don Knudsen
Archive Committee & Music
Garry Browne
Honours & Nominating Committee |
Dianne Ward
Executive Officer
Col Westman
Risk Management Committee
Brian Fletcher
Club Historian
John Randall & John Given
President's Aides
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Vince Dore
Sergeant-at-Arms
David Hunt
Hon. Legal Advisor
Thomas David & Co
Hon. Auditor
John Randall
Rules & By-Laws
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New Member Deny Bernardo is single & turned 26 years old on Sept 7th:
- My Family background is Portuguese (which I can speak fluently) ; I have two older brothers and am a proud uncle & godfather
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I have traveled parts of Europe (London, Spain & Portugal) – last time I went to Portugal was for my grandmothers 100th Birthday in 2005
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My favorite pet is a Staffordshire bullterrier dog – I had one called ‘Isis’ that had a litter of 7
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I was part of the RYLA program in 2001 – ‘one of my greatest experiences’
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I went to Waverley College High School, then got my Diploma in business (real estate management) from Macleay College
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I am a licensed Real Estate Agent. Been in the industry for 8 years as a sales agent selling residential property around the Eastern Suburbs
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Started my career in Woollahra doing leasing & property management, been working in Double Bay for the past 5 years as a sales agent with PRD nationwide which has just expanded and re-branded to a boutique agency now called ‘PLACE Estate Agency’
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My passion is in property and helping people achieve their dreams…
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Being an abseiling instructor and worked with the Department of Sport & Recreation taking kids & families on skiing, bushwalking, canoeing camps – I love my outdoor adventure sports!
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I enjoy being creative, hands-on building things and coming up with inventions!
Deny was nominated by Sue Davidson. Welcome to Rotary, Deny! |
| Invitation to all Sydney Rotarians |
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Theatre Party: Thursday 8th November |
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We have a Rotary Club of Sydney group booking for the Opening Night of ‘Floyd Collins’, a new musical staged by Kookaburra productions, starring Peter Cousens.
Some of you will remember when Peter was a Guest Speaker at a Club meeting earlier this year, he delighted members with an [unaccompanied!] impromptu performance.
40 tickets only are being held for us in Stalls, Row P, seats 1:34 and Row Q, 2:7. Ticket price is $65 per head with $10 from each ticket sold, going to the President’s Projects.
Tickets are available from Sue Davidson on a first come, first served basis, so get in early and reserve yours now… phone 9361 3810
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Yum Cha Trivia: Saturday 10th November |
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At Sky Phoenix Restaurant.
For a truly yummy experience that will fill your tum, stimulate your mind and lighten your heart and sshhh, your wallet for a very good cause … talk to Taine Moufarrige phone 9231 7604. |
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Choral Concert: Wednesday 21st November |
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At Cello’s Restaurant, the Castlereagh Hotel.
Hark! The Herald Angels are singing. Well really, it’s Past President Adrian Pilton and his fellow choristers but those who went to last year’s performance know that it’s a celestial experience. For soul food [and finger food] contact Adrian phone 9259 5900. |
WATCH THIS SPACE NEXT WEEK FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN A SELF-DETERMINING FUND-RAISING INITIATIVE FOR THE CLUB.
Ann Burleigh
Vice President and Events Committee Director |
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A reward is offered for anyone reading this section of the newsletter and also attending our meeting.
To prove you have read the newsletter (and have the aptitude to be a Rotarian!) you will need to correctly answer the following question in trivia:
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In which year was vegemit created?
a. 1992
b. 1969
c. 1946
d. 1923 |
See you for lunch. |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary's training program for young leaders, emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.
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Nominations for this year's RYLA camp are now open.
Anyone showing interest in leadership between the age of 18 and 26 can qualify to attend the RYLA camp.
If you have somebody in your organisation or network that could benefit from this 'awesome' experience please contact Jean Elborn or the office. | |
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CHAIRMAN
President Garry Browne
GRACE /
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Rotarian Ray Martin
TODAY’S SPEAKER
John Weiss
Chairman of the Peres Center for Peace (Australian Chapter)
VOTE OF THANKS
Garry Browne
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BIRTHDAYS - this week
Michael Dermody
Mark Dyer
Ian Noakes
Simon Martin
Sarah Donovan
Paul Wenham SL K
Jean Elborn
Sharon Aiken
Brian Fletcher
(actual dates are witheld for
privacy reasons)
ANNIVERSARIES
Ray Patterson
Inducted 18 September 23 years |
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Board
Tuesday 9 September at 6 pm.
Castlereagh Hotel, 4th floor.
PR & Membership
Tuesday 2 October, 7.45 am – 9.00 am, Wilson Learning Australia
Level 14, 9 Hunter Street
Sydney
International
Tuesday 18 September at 11:45 am. Castlereagh Hotel, 1st floor.
Service & Awards
Thursday 20 September at 7:45 am.
Lvl.16, 60 Castlereagh St., Sydney.
Youth
Friday 28 September - Last Friday at Noon, Fiducian - Level 4/1 York St. Light lunch provided.
Events
Tuesday 18 September at 2:00pm
Castlereagh Hotel,
169 Castlereagh Street Sydney
6:00pm Wednesday 26 September UNSW Sports Club
10 Hunter Street Sydney
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Invitation from Rotary Club of Taree - Saturday 22nd September
The Club has received an invitation to visit RC of Taree for their 70th anniversary. There is an open invitation to all members. It's on Saturday 22 September at 6.30 pm at the Taree Race Course complex. Speaker is Deputy PM Mark Vaile and cost is $40 pp incl. wines. RSVP to Secretary Dennis Brown on 02 6553 8145 or email dmbrun@tsn.cc |
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Future Speaker Highlights |
25 September
Sam Leon
SAMS Jobs
Mature Age Workers |
9 October
Phil Burgess
Group Managing Director
Public Policy & Communications
Telstra Corporation Limited |
20 November
Joerg Hoffman
CEO Audi Australia
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16 October
Ethics Hypothetical
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2 October
Visiting GSE Team
from North Carolina
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27 November
AGM & Half Yearly Reports |
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4 December
Community Service Award |
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11 December
Kristal Power Outbound Exchange Student Farewell Speech | |
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VISITORS RECEPTION *
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VISITORS REGISTRATION *
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CASHIER ROSTER *
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Julian Ledger |
Liz Jeffrey
Geoff McIntyre |
Ray Knight
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Keith Garner
Robert Mitchell |
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Volunteer Needed
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Sharyn Aiken
John Bellingham |
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Volunteer Needed
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Tony Benner
Peter Reimann |
Volunteer Needed |
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Rene Benitez
James Allen |
Volunteer Needed |
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* P L E A S E R E P L A C E Y O U R S E L F I F Y O U C A N N O T M A K E I T. |
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