Rotary Club of Stawell Newsletter :
International Pres: Garry Huang – District Pres: Geoff James
Club Pres: Vaughan Williams – Club Sec: PE Pauline Sherrifs
September 16, 2014
Club Meeting
John Artz Acting Sec:
- DG visit will coincide with the formal presentation of Rotary’s 60th Anniversary gift of table and chairs to Cato Park. The anticipated formalities will be held at the Park at around 4.00pm. Our own PDG Ted Gaffney will be coming from Dimboola. For the occasion.
- Reminder that we contribute to the DG’s wife Merryl’s project Aquabox.
PP John L – reported
- that he had met with 3 of the nominated Year 9 students and was pleased with the nominations for the Conoco-Phillips Science Experiences.
Sgt Des moved and Rtn Norm C seconded that Rotary contribute $300 at $75 sponsorship each student. Students have to provide $40 each and find their own accomodation. PP John has confirmed that their parents are actively involved and that they will find or support accommodation for their child.
- That Frewstals are donating 3 boxes of sausages towards of weekend BBQ in Main Street. Trailer to taken to PP John’s for cleaning. PP Kim has organises raffle – a basket of ‘goodies’ from Linda’s.
- Skene Street Chairs – Rtn Kaye H has now sponsored a chjair. A short list of Stawell Businesses prepared for letters to be posted or delivered. A similar list to be prepared for Ararat.
Dr Norm offered some wine for a raffle at the DG’s Dinner.
PP Val N reported
- the latest on the Avenue of Honour Project. She has taken photos of the Landsborough Pioneer Wall. She is expecting a quote from Waites-Robson’s and also a further quote from Cray’s. She noted that author Garry Withers at the RSL meeting mentioned 200 names. Need to establish a criteria of who is eligible.
- Proposed that buy 6 copies of Rotary’s “Humanity in Motion 3” . Moved and carried.
- The Stawell Show is on 25 October. – need raffle sellers.
Dr Norm reported on Books for Babes.
- Noelene has 50 books from our program with 25 gift wrapped and Rotary Stamped, including a list of instructions for new parents on reading to their child. He noted that Noelene as a Friend of Rotary is prepared to continue managing the program and to liaise with Sue Boag from the Maternal Health Nurse.
Sgt Des reported:
- The first load of wood has been delivered to the Apex enclosure. PP John L to prepare a “Notice” for the Interchurch Council and GCH so they can advise of families needing wood.
Guest Speaker for the evening was our own PP Ken Agnew who spoke movingly and with knowledge of the role of the Prison Chaplain. Ken has been a chaplain in 3 states.
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Most important – Tuesday 23 September the Meeting will be held at Mokepilly’s in Main Street 6.30 for 7 pm. The DG Geoff James and his wife Merryl will be our guests.
Our young RYE student Raquell will also attend and introduce herself.
In the afternoon around 4.00 pm the formal presentation of Rotary’s 60 th Anniversary gift to the Shire. PDG Ted Gaffney will also be present.
Tuesday 30 September – Guest Speaker Darryl Holloway from Frewstals.
Tuesday 7 October – Board meeting.
District 9780 News
Rotary Club of Cobden inc. shared Rotary District 9780‘s photo.
DG Geoff James and his wife Meryl were given a ride on a train prior to meeting with the Board Yesterday afternoon.
DG DOES MINIATURE TRAIN …and here’s a pic our DG took while on the Cobden Miniature train as part of his visit to Rotary Club of Cobden inc..
Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Cobden.
Rotary International
ROTARY PEACE CENTERS SHAPE HUNDREDS OF CAREERS IN PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
With bloody conflicts raging in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and parts of Central Africa, the message of nonviolence and reconciliation that nations worldwide will observe on 21 September demands more urgent and collective attention. In 2001 the United Nations designated the September date as an annual International Day of World Peace “to be observed as a day of global ceasefire and nonviolence” according to a General Assembly resolution.
The day’s devotion to peace connects closely with what Rotary members have been fostering since The Rotary Foundation’s mission to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace, was proclaimed in 1917.
Rotary’s goal of worldwide peace and tolerance has been an unwavering pursuit: conducting global forums, hosting international peace symposiums, advancing peace through its 60-year collaboration with the UN, as well as grassroots initiatives such as the Rotarian Action Group for Peace.
But Rotary’s most significant effort to wage peace is the Rotary Peace Centers program, established in 2002. Each year, the program trains some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals, preparing them to promote national and international cooperation and to resolve conflict. They include graduates of a two-year master’s degree program and a three-month professional certificate program at Rotary’s partner universities.
Today, more than 900 peace fellows are applying their expertise in various fields. They’re settling border conflicts in West Africa, developing aid programs at the World Bank, drafting legislation to protect exploited children in Brazil, providing security for U.S. diplomats, and many other career paths devoted to peace.
PEACE FELLOWSHIPS
Are you looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting tolerance and cooperation? Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at our Rotary Peace Centers. These fellows are committed to the advancement of peace, and often go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank.
WHAT ARE ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS?
Each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship/field study expenses. Two types of peace fellowships are available.
MASTER’S DEGREE
We offer master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention. Programs last 15–24 months and require a practical internship of 2–3 months during the academic break. Each year we award up to 50 master’s fellowships from these institutions:
- Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US
- International Christian University, Japan
- University of Bradford, UK
- University of Queensland, Australia
- Uppsala University, Sweden
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
For those with more extensive experience in peace-related fields, we offer a 3-month program in peace and conflict resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. This program incorporates 2–3 weeks of field study. We award up to 50 certificates each year.
PEACE PROFILE: MARIA EFFENDI
Maria is a former peace fellow now working as an assistant professor in peace and conflict studies at National Defense University in Islamabad. “I teach courses on conflict analysis, applied conflict resolution, conflict transformation, and peace building in the master’s program. NDU is the pioneer institution that introduced peace studies and conflict resolution as a discipline to Pakistan’s education system in 2008, and I joined the NDU team in early 2009 to further establish the department and curriculum.”
Jest in Time:
The Pope and the beggars
Two beggars are sitting side by side on a street in Rome, Italy. One has a Cross in front of him; the other one is holding the Star of David. Many people go by, look at both beggars, but only put money into the hat of the beggar sitting behind the Cross. The Pope comes by. He stops to watch the throngs of people giving money to the beggar who holds the Cross while none give to the beggar holding the Star of David. Finally, the Pope approaches the beggar with the Star of David and says, “My poor fellow, don’t you understand? This is a Catholic country; this city is the Seat of Catholicism. People aren’t going to give you money if you sit there with a Star of David in front of you, especially when you’re sitting beside a beggar who is holding a Cross. In fact, they would probably give more money to him just out of spite.” The beggar with the Star of David listened to the Pope, smiled, and turned to the beggar with the Cross and said, “Moishe, look who’s trying to teach the Goldstein brothers about marketing!”
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The Haircut…
Blessed are those that can give without remembering, and take without forgetting.
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you, I’m doing community service this week.’
The florist was pleased and left the shop.
When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a
‘thank you’ card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, ‘I cannot accept money from you, I’m doing community service this week.’ The cop was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a ‘thank you ‘ card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.
Then a Member of Parliament came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill , the barber again replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you. I’m doing community service this week.’ The Member of Parliament was very happy and left the shop.
The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.
Editor : John L