Newsletter 20 2-2012
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This document provides information about upcoming events for the Rotary Club of Parramatta City. It discusses an induction of a new member, James Brennan, and encourages others to assist him in learning about the club. It also promotes attending an upcoming district conference from March 23-25 and a group study exchange alumni dinner on March 7. The calendar of events lists various speakers and activities happening through July. It advertises an upcoming Bollywood fundraising gala for RedHands on February 24 and encourages reserving tickets. It closes with the president's message about the club being a vocational service organization and the importance of succession planning in businesses and clubs.
![Rotary Club of Parramatta City
COMMUNITY NETWORKER
ROTARY CLUB OF PARRAMATTA CITY
THE GREAT KIWI
PRESIDENT MESSAGE ANZAC DAY
From Wikipedia, the definition of vocation (from Latin vocare,
BREAKFAST
meaning "to call"[1]), is a term for an occupation to which a person is
specially drawn or for which he or she is suited, trained, or qualified.
I looked this up because of two members. Many members in Rotary
have forgotten we are a service club based on our vocations. Quietly
& privately apart from their Rotary duties, in the background two of our
An idea whose time has come....Born
members are using their vocations to improve their community. on Aotearoa dawn April 25th
2000.
Ralph Cadman is working with Parramatta High School mentoring As more of us recognize the great
the students based on his vocation. He is ensuring they are prepared sacrifices of young men who
gave all in the theatres of war in
and have knowledge to make it in this world, Parramatta High School is Europe and Asia, we are seeing
many people, particularly the younger
one of the most diverse schools in the State with practically every generations attending ANZAC Day
services.
nation represented. This is a personal project of Ralph’s much the same
What better time then, to enjoy
as Maurice Kriss. fellowship and remembrance after
the dawn service on April 25th than at
For Maurice Kriss’s community is in Fiji, a remote village where he has breakfast at home with friends and
family, whilst at the same time
been spending a vast amount of his time helping to provide schools considering ways to raise funds to
and basic needs the villagers need to survive in a very rural area of Fiji, upgrade the many war memorials
throughout the land.
far from the resorts we conjure up when thinking of Fiji. The Rotary Club of St. Johns (Inc.)
has piloted the project over the past 3
As we celebrate Rotary’s Anniversary this Thursday I congratulate years. Finding great enthusiasm for
the idea and working with the national
these two outstanding members, who are doing what comes naturally
body of the Royal New Zealand
to them, helping our community whether it is local or global. Returned and Services Association,
and with the permission of the
Looking ahead we have the Rotary Alumni Dinner on March 7th, it Governor General to use the word
ANZAC, they have a dedicated team
will be an opportunity to hear from the Finnish Group Study Team finalizing the governance and logistic
members vocational backgrounds, their first impressions of Australia issues, and are poised ready to
launch to the Nation in 2010.
and our District. David Ross will gathering numbers, so book in for a This is a project with huge potential. It
offers opportunities to celebrate the
great evening. fact that we are New Zealanders;
David Ross is also chasing numbers for the District Conference 23-25 capture our family history to pass on
to future generations; showcase
March at Penrith and he is looking at more numbers from the club to the family of Rotary; attract new
members for our clubs; increase
attend. Go to http://rotaryd9690conference.org.au to make your Rotary’s public image in the
community; a new club community
booking. David is also taking suggestions for the theme clothing to wear project and fellowship for the family of
on the Saturday night. John Surian is going to make the Legion Rotary.
To participate all a club needs to
Standard for the Club using all his Italian knowledge. do is purchase breakfast packs
from the Rotary Club of
Induction of James Brennan St. Johns (Inc.) –
Last week we inducted James and I ask all members make yourself www.stjohns.rotary.org.nz or go to
www.thegreatkiwianzacdaybreakfa
available to James to assist him to gather more knowledge about our st.co.nz.
club and Rotary. Barry Antees](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/newsletter20-2-2012-120218181910-phpapp02/85/Newsletter-20-2-2012-1-320.jpg)
Newsletter 20 2-2012
- 1. Rotary Club of Parramatta City COMMUNITY NETWORKER ROTARY CLUB OF PARRAMATTA CITY THE GREAT KIWI PRESIDENT MESSAGE ANZAC DAY From Wikipedia, the definition of vocation (from Latin vocare, BREAKFAST meaning "to call"[1]), is a term for an occupation to which a person is specially drawn or for which he or she is suited, trained, or qualified. I looked this up because of two members. Many members in Rotary have forgotten we are a service club based on our vocations. Quietly & privately apart from their Rotary duties, in the background two of our An idea whose time has come....Born members are using their vocations to improve their community. on Aotearoa dawn April 25th 2000. Ralph Cadman is working with Parramatta High School mentoring As more of us recognize the great the students based on his vocation. He is ensuring they are prepared sacrifices of young men who gave all in the theatres of war in and have knowledge to make it in this world, Parramatta High School is Europe and Asia, we are seeing many people, particularly the younger one of the most diverse schools in the State with practically every generations attending ANZAC Day services. nation represented. This is a personal project of Ralph’s much the same What better time then, to enjoy as Maurice Kriss. fellowship and remembrance after the dawn service on April 25th than at For Maurice Kriss’s community is in Fiji, a remote village where he has breakfast at home with friends and family, whilst at the same time been spending a vast amount of his time helping to provide schools considering ways to raise funds to and basic needs the villagers need to survive in a very rural area of Fiji, upgrade the many war memorials throughout the land. far from the resorts we conjure up when thinking of Fiji. The Rotary Club of St. Johns (Inc.) has piloted the project over the past 3 As we celebrate Rotary’s Anniversary this Thursday I congratulate years. Finding great enthusiasm for the idea and working with the national these two outstanding members, who are doing what comes naturally body of the Royal New Zealand to them, helping our community whether it is local or global. Returned and Services Association, and with the permission of the Looking ahead we have the Rotary Alumni Dinner on March 7th, it Governor General to use the word ANZAC, they have a dedicated team will be an opportunity to hear from the Finnish Group Study Team finalizing the governance and logistic members vocational backgrounds, their first impressions of Australia issues, and are poised ready to launch to the Nation in 2010. and our District. David Ross will gathering numbers, so book in for a This is a project with huge potential. It offers opportunities to celebrate the great evening. fact that we are New Zealanders; David Ross is also chasing numbers for the District Conference 23-25 capture our family history to pass on to future generations; showcase March at Penrith and he is looking at more numbers from the club to the family of Rotary; attract new members for our clubs; increase attend. Go to http://rotaryd9690conference.org.au to make your Rotary’s public image in the community; a new club community booking. David is also taking suggestions for the theme clothing to wear project and fellowship for the family of on the Saturday night. John Surian is going to make the Legion Rotary. To participate all a club needs to Standard for the Club using all his Italian knowledge. do is purchase breakfast packs from the Rotary Club of Induction of James Brennan St. Johns (Inc.) – Last week we inducted James and I ask all members make yourself www.stjohns.rotary.org.nz or go to www.thegreatkiwianzacdaybreakfa available to James to assist him to gather more knowledge about our st.co.nz. club and Rotary. Barry Antees
- 2. Rotary Club of Parramatta City CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 23 Rotary Day Transfer meeting to Sebel Parramatta 24 Red-Hands Gala dinner-Sydney March 2 ARH- Golf Day at Riverside 3 Multi-District PETS- Campbelltown 5 Pride of Workmanship Evening-POSTPONED 7 Group Study Exchange Alumni dinner – Parramatta Leagues 19 Michael Crosslands- Ignite the fire within 23-25 District Conference- Penrith April 2 John Watters 29 District Assembly 30 Police Officer of the Year POSTPONED May 6-9 International Convention-Bangkok 14 Australian Rotary Health- PHD Scholars night July 6 Club Changeover GUEST SPEAKER (VIA DVD) Stuart Heal-Rotary International Director A wonderful presentation will be seen for the future of Rotary DAVID’S PEARLS Being Yourself Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. - Judy Garland I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I've written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part. – Shirley MacLaine No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character.
- 3. Rotary Club of Parramatta City - John Morley Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss Experience the Glitz and Glamour of a Bollywood Night... And Help a Great Cause! Imagine a night on the town filled with movie songs, an auction, fun filled raffles and prizes. You will enjoy the colourful Bollywood dancers, heart thumping music, mystical Tarot readers and plenty more…For one night in February, experience all this and more at Australia’s Biggest Bollywood Bash. Add to this a 3 course sit down delectable Indian dinner with plenty of wine! We’re rolling out the red carpet…and you and your guests are invited to attend. Dress to impress as there will be plenty of glitter and Bollywood glamour! All proceeds go to help RedHands (www.red-hands.org) whose mission is to empower women living in poverty in developing countries. Tickets will go fast...
- 4. Rotary Club of Parramatta City Call 0425 235 307 now or book immediately by scrolling down the page to click the 'Click here to go to our booking page' button, and we'll have yours waiting at the door for you when you arrive! Australia’s Biggest Bollywood Bash is happening Friday, February 24. 2012…just two days before Oscar night…making this the perfect event to get into the Academy Awards spirit. A small number of tables of ten are also available. We recommend calling now if you’re thinking of reserving one. To top it all of we’ll have live music, prizes throughout the night, a henna tattoo artist and a charity auction (we’ve got some great items for the auction this year.) For more information, or to reserve those tickets to this very special night, call us now at 0425 235 307. See you at the event! Maria & The Team at RedHands P.S. COME KICK OFF THE OSCAR SEASON IN STYLE (AND HELP A GREAT CAUSE TO BOOT). WE PROMISE YOU A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. PRESIDENT’S WANT LIST WANT No 1. We are a vocational based service organization. Our members all have a business background and one of the major survival technics in businesses is succession planning. If we want our business to survive we need to know that if anything happens to me, who understands my business and can step up to the plate. Therefore my No 1 “want” is all members put into practice what they already do in business, but this time it is a session plan for their membership of our club. That is, who will replace me when I leave the Rotary Club of Parramatta City. We need to have in place a club survival practice of succession membership I want every member to identify a successor for themselves by October 2012 being our vocational month. By this date you will advise the membership Director who your successor is. WANT No 2. Knowledge is a wonderful gift and my second want is I would like all members to adopt a program or project as their Rotary knowledge base as to be able to speak on the subject when-ever called upon to do so. This may be at a meeting, at one of our projects or just when doing business. If you need resources read your Rotary Down Under magazine or use the online version of the programs of Rotary at
- 5. Rotary Club of Parramatta City http://www.rotarydownunder.com.au/rotary-programs.asp or go to the Rotary International website http://www.rotary.org FACEBOOK We have now available for the club a new facebook page the shortcut is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Parramatta-City/108769975845097 Please visit, make comments, open discussions and for your initial visit please hit the “like button”. The reason is the more members who like the page, we receive additional features. The Facebook page is not a substitute for our website, but more of an additional way to reach our audience.