All meetings (Except Dinner Outs) @ - Millennium Hotel
September & organiser
- Tuesday 24th P Jonathan Russell
October & organiser
- Tuesday 1st PP Mark Pendlebury - Dinner Out
- Tuesday 8th Sergio Sparacciari
- Tuesday 15th Dr. Johan Storke
- Tuesday 22nd PP Arnaud Verstraete
- Tuesday 29th PP Best Wanamakok
 September
Arnaud Verstraete 24th
Tuesday 24th September
President Jonathan Russell
Tuesday 17th September 2019
The Board Meeting
President Jonathan Presiding
PP O.B. ad hoc note taker
PP Best photographer
SAA: Not required
Greeter: All Present
The stalwart attendees were PP OB, PP David, PP Sam, PP Walter, P Jonathan, PP Best, for a part time Jaspal and by phone, PP Denis.
The topics discussed were:
a. the next president elect,
b. how to make the Swim Program even more effective,
c. how to create some more service projects.
d. new members coming soon
 
May I suggest the club buy PP Best a selfie stick, which may reduce the half heads in photos LOL ed
"Sometimes the magic works and sometimes it doesn't"
At the Club Meeting last Tuesday night, the magic worked...albeit in strange ways.
A few unusual things happened on the way to what could have been an ordinary meeting:
The speaker had an emergency and could not attend, the venue had to use our room and our attendance was predicted to be only 13. So, after the board meeting, which was very productive (see minutes); the group decided to segue to the Irish Pub for dinner and for an ad hoc discussion of Rotary Issues. Dr. Frank also joined us at the Irish Pub.
However, the charm of the evening and the real Rotary Business that was superbly conducted was -- camaraderie.
Our memories were triggered as to just how rich and valuable the Rotary community is -- just how important it is for our membership to re-bond and laugh and enjoy each others company. The evening was rich and a good reminder of why we all keep on keeping on as Rotarians.
The Rotary magic worked. Our only regrets were that we could not share more widely.
Respectfully,
PP O.B
 
A wider lens for O.B. too. Sorry Sam.
Night report: PP O.B. Photos: PP Best, PP O.B.
E&OE
Thank you - ed Denis
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Catherine Smith, Australia's youngest Rotary president, takes the reins at Wellington Point
LEADER: Catherine Smith with District Governor Jitendra Prasad at her induction.
AT just 20 years old, Catherine Smith is believed to be the youngest Rotary president in Australia and the youngest female president in the world.
Ms Smith - who took over the Wellington Point Rotary Club presidency from Lorraine Hooker on Friday - was first introduced to the club in 2014 through a driver awareness program at her school.
Since then, she has been involved in programs including theNational Youth Science Forum, representing Australia at the London International Youth Science Forum, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program.
"I've met people that were being proactive in making positive change for the community and I wanted to give back to them after they've invested in me so much," she said.
"Rotary is such an amazing platform to be involved with because it really gives people from all walks of life the hope and skills and even confidence to go out and make change happen.
"I think the way it really magnifies all of our collective strengths together is absolutely remarkable."
She will be juggling her Rotary leadership commitments with an intensive university schedule, where she studies biomedical science and law.
The average age of an Australian Rotarian is 71, making Ms Smith among the youngest members let alone leaders.
She is also believed to be the youngest female president in the world, a fitting achievement in the 30th anniversary year of a historic vote that first allowed women into Rotary.
"I think we've come a long way in terms of diversity and inclusion and I really want to be able to continue that progression in being able to connect Rotary between different organisations, family and working professionals," she said.
"If we can create increased engagement between those sorts of areas then we're going to inform even longer-lasting sustainable change in the community."
One of her goals for her year in the head role is to continue to come up with innovative community programs to help those in need.
She also wished to encourage young people to give the club a shot.
"We (young people) know that we want to be involved, we know that we want to be ready for the challenges that lie ahead and I think that we're all trying to create different pathways to give back to the community with our leadership ability," she said.
"Rotary is an avenue that people can follow through with and be able to do those things (and) to see such thoughtful and considerate people who are going out and helping the community is really inspiring and to be a part of that really gives me a lot of joy.
"When you're among other people who are willing to go out of their way to make a difference, you're never going to go wrong."
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
A top priority for Rotary is growing and diversifying our membership to make sure we reflect the communities we serve and are inclusive of all cultures, experiences, and identities.
We're creating an organization that is more open and inclusive, fair to all, builds goodwill, and benefits our communities.
To help us achieve our goal, the RI Board of Directors passed a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement:
As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Rotary will cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in which people from underrepresented groups have greater opportunities to participate as members and leaders.
Making diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority is everyone's responsibility — from Rotary members to staff at the Secretariat.
What your club can do:
- Talk about diversity with your club members and create a member diversity and inclusion action plan using the Diversifying Your Club assessment.
- Invite local diversity, equity, and inclusion experts to speak at your club’s next gathering.
- Connect with local organizations that are supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and work with them on projects or events.
- Encourage and support people from underrepresented groups to take on leadership positions in your club and district.
- Encourage club members to take the Building a Diverse Club course in the Learning Center to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Create a community advisory board and invite diverse members from the community and from your club to take part. You'll learn what's important to the community and discover ways to work together to take action.
What the Secretariat is doing:
- The Board set a goal to increase the number of women who are Rotary members and who serve in Rotary leadership positions to 30 percent by June 2023. More women are being appointed to serve as International Assembly training leaders, regional leaders, and Rotary International committee members.
- We continue to support Rotary Fellowships that bring together members from around the world who share a common passion.
- We're creating a strategic plan that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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An old Italian man in Brooklyn is dying.
He calls his grandson to his bedside, "Guido, I wan' you lissina me.
I wan' you to take-a my chrome plated ... 38 revolver, so you will always remember me."
"But grandpa, I really don't like guns ... How about you leave me your Rolex watch instead?"
"You lissina me, boy! Somma day you gonna be runna DA business, you gonna have a beautiful wife, lotsa money, a big-a home and maybe a couple of bambinos. "
"Somma day you gonna come-a home and maybe finda you wife inna bed with another man. "Whatta you gonna do then? Pointa to you watch and say, 'Times up!' "?
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Last Friday I had an appointment to see the urologist for a prostate exam. Of course, I was a bit on edge.
The waiting room was filled with patients.
As I approached the receptionist's desk, I noticed that she was a large unfriendly woman who looked like a Sumo wrestler.
I gave her my name, and in a very loud voice, she said, “YES, I HAVE YOUR NAME HERE. YOU
WANT TO SEE THE DOCTOR ABOUT IMPOTENCE, RIGHT?”
All the patients in the waiting room snapped their heads around to look at me, a now very embarrassed man. But as usual, I recovered quickly, and in an equally loud voice replied,
“NO, I'VE COME TO INQUIRE ABOUT A SEX CHANGE OPERATION, BUT I DON'T WANT THE SAME DOCTOR THAT DID YOURS”. The room erupted in applause.
DON'T MESS WITH OLD RETIRED GUYS. WE'LL WIN.
Thank you, PP David ed
It was a sunny Saturday morning on the course and I was beginning my pre-shot routine, visualizing my upcoming shot, when a voice came over the clubhouse loudspeaker.
"Would the gentleman on the woman's tee back up to the men's tee please!!"
I was still deep in my routine, seemingly impervious to the interruption.
Again the announcement, "Would the MAN on the WOMEN'S tee kindly back up to the men's tee." I simply ignored the guy and kept concentrating.
Once more the man yelled, "Would the man on the woman's tee back up to the men's tee, PLEASE!" I finally stopped, turned, looked through the clubhouse window directly at the person with the mike and shouted back,
"Would the person in the clubhouse kindly shut up and let me play my second shot?"
"Borrowed" from RC Kwinana Western Australia
The Joke bank is 3
Please Note:
As Bulletin editor, I reserve the right to not publish anything considered inappropriate in the Joke section or elsewhere in the Bulletin - Ed Denis
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