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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 12 25th 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
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S A M S
Senior Age Management Specialists
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Sam was a founding member of the Rotary Club of Kings Cross, a long-standing member of Sydney Club and is now a member of Rotary eClub One.
Sam's career spans television and film production, advertising and most notably life insurance, where for many years he was one of Australia’s leading consultants. He was the floor manager on “Six O’Clock Rock” with Johnny O’keefe, the producer of “The Odd Angry Shot” with Graham Kennedy, creator of the Cancer Council “Daffodil” logo and his record personal sales of life insurance were in excess of 1 billion dollars.
Sam has formed a new business based on recruiting mature age Australians. This business, known as S A M S (Senior Age Management Specialists) solves the problem experienced by anyone over 50 (or even 45) of finding quality employment - part or full time - commensurate with their knowledge and experience.
Sam's partner, is the CEO of Abacus Recruit with over twenty years experience. Together they plan to ‘open the doors’ of business to mature age jobs in Australia.
Sam’s talk on the business of S A M S should be of interest to many of us. |
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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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Nominations are invited to fill the positions of:
- President 2009-2010
- 2 Vice Presidents 2008-2009
- Hon. Secretary 2008-2009
- Hon. Treasurer 2008-2009
- 5 Directors 2008-2010
Any member entitled to vote may nominate a member qualified in accordance with the provisions of the Club Constitution for the election of these officers and Directors.
Nominations shall be made in writing, signed by the nominator and carry an acceptance of nomination signed by the member nominated. Forms are available from the Rotary office, or at club meetings.
The attention of members is drawn to the fact that the Nominating Committee for President and Vice-Presidents will be nominating one candidate for the position of President for one year commencing 1 July next but one following and one candidate each for the two positions of Vice-President.
Nominations close at 5 pm. at the Rotary Office on Monday 22 October 2007
Jill Deering
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Share Your Passions
As I prepare to travel out of Australia and will be away for 2 ½ weeks I think how fortunate I am to be able to leave Sydney and have an experience with my son to see some of the Rugby world cup and at the same time enjoy the company of those who share a passion for Rugby!
The passions of life are something that engage people and bind them into a team for a cause whatever it may be.
Our members have passion for the club and for the cause and it is truly an amazing fabric that our club has to bind the passion that we all share for Rotary and for the Rotary Club of Sydney.
Since we are talking about passions I would like to acknowledge the efforts of tow Rotarians who spent an inordinate amount of time related to the District Conference, Sarah Donavan and Brett Freer who all gave of their time for this event. Many thanks and your efforts are much appreciated.
As mentioned I will be away for 3 meetings and the meetings will be chaired by the very capable Vice Presidents in that of Ann Burleigh and Rene Benetiz.
I will miss you all but I’m sure you will enjoy the coming week’s meetings as we have some terrific speakers and I know that there is much in store but will leave that to be disclosed by Ann and Rene.
Share your passions and enjoy everything that life has to offer, including the spirit and pride of being a Rotarian.
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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President Garry has been struck down with a dose of Rugby World Cup fever. The only known cure is to travel to France to witness on earth, the game they play in heaven.
A sort of un peu l’aire en terre.
Several other Rotarians have been similarly afflicted. We wish them all a speedy recovery and ask only that they barrack themselves hoarse to ensure the Wallabies bring home the Cup. “Go you good things. Go” sayeth Buddah and so say all of us … with the possible exception of Rod Rate and others in his League.
Recompense for those of us at home, or more exactly, at Rotary on Tuesday, comes in the form of Sam Leon. Longer term Rotarians will remember Sam well; newer Rotarians are in for a treat. Former Club Sergeant at Arms; Sam is our Guest Speaker this week. Come and lighten your day with a little of Sam’s irrepressible humour and vitality. I guarantee you’ll go back to work with a smile on your dial.
Our fabulous 2008 ‘Shipwreck’ Calendars will be on sale too. Look out for the dapper ‘Sales Team’ Rex Doughty and Peter Townsend. They want you to go back to work knowing that you’ve settled the key client – corporate gift issue already. Clever you!
Check out the ‘What’s On and When’ and get those dates into your fast filling last quarter Diaries … and get your money in to the appropriate people to secure your places. So much fun to be had by being a Rotarian, albeit a stay-at-home-for-once-one.
There’s more in store but you’ll need to be at Lunch to find out. See you there? Great!
Ann Burleigh
Vice President [Internal] 2007-2008
Events Director & General Bossy Boots. |
| Newcastle Visit with Roger Corbett |
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An opportunity exists to bring forward our annual trip to the Rotary Club of Newcastle to Monday 8th October as Roger Corbett will be speaking.
 Roger Corbett AM is an Australian businessman. Until recently, Mr. Corbett served as CEO of Woolworths Limited, a large retailing conglomerate. He is now a director of Wal-Mart, The Reserve Bank of Australia, Fairfax Media and Chairman of the board of directors of ALH Group, a hotel and poker machine operator, which is 75% owned by Woolworths Limited.
Our visit can also include a tour of recent developments in and around newcastle while we await the return train ride home.
Please contact Mark Dyer 8257 3359 if you would like to attend. We have reserved only 15 spots at lunch. Costs include your return train fare plus $30 for lunch. |
| 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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On 6 November 1999 Australians said No to what?
a. The USA
b. Anchovies
c. Drugs
d. A republic |
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
Vice President Ann Burleigh
GRACE /
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Rotarian Les Strong
TODAY’S SPEAKER
Sam Leon
VOTE OF THANKS
Ann Burleigh
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BIRTHDAYS - this week
Tony Benner
Craig Douglas
Michael Dunn
David Hunt
Leonie Kramer AC DBE
Janette Parkinson
(actual dates are witheld for
privacy reasons)
ANNIVERSARIES
Ken Hacker
Inducted 27 September 36 years |
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Board
Tuesday 9 October 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 16 October at 11:45 am. Castlereagh Hotel, 1st floor.
Service & Awards
Thursday 19 October 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 16 October 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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Future Speaker Highlights |
16 October
Ethics Hypothetical |
9 October
Phil Burgess
Group Managing Director
Public Policy & Communications
Telstra Corporation Limited |
20 November
Joerg Hoffman
CEO Audi Australia
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4 December
Community Service Award
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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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11 December
Kristal Power Outbound Exchange Student Farewell Speech | |
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