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Issue 467 (44) May 31st 2016
President's Report
Dear Rotarians
Last week, our guest speaker was Kristen Alexander who talked to us about
Australians involved in the Great Escape. Kristen was an excellent story-teller who
made the story really come alive and I received a lot of positive feedback from
members.
Thanks to those Rotarians who assisted with the Science and Engineering
Challenge which was held at the University of Tasmania Newnham Campus.
Rotarian Henk did an excellent job in organising the assistance. It was really
satisfying and encouraging to attend this forum and to experience the enthusiasm
with which the students approached their various projects. Hopefully events such
as this will encourage more young people to consider a career in engineering and
the sciences.
We received advanced notice that the Rotary 9830 District Changeover Luncheon
will be held at the Riverside Golf Club on Sunday 26 th June and 12 noon (cost
$35 per person). Last year we had a reasonable sized contingent from South
Launceston Rotary Club attend this function. It would be good if we could do this
again this year. RSVPs are due by the 17th June (with payment).
And lastly, the final Club Board Meeting for this Rotary year will be held on
Thursday 9th June following our regular meeting.
Well that’s all for now. I look forward to seeing you at the Grand Chancellor on
Thursday night.
Regards
President Les
APOLOGIES by 10.30am WEDNESDAY
to TERRY CRAWFORD 6344 7033 OR 0417 366 531
(if not received by then, an invoice will be issued)
Kristen Alexander
Prisoners of War - The Great Escape
At our meeting last week, Kristen drew on her current research to present 43
Years: Albert Hake. An Australian in the Great Escape.
Kristen Alexander is a writer and researcher with a particular interest in
Australia’s aviation history. She is the author of Clive Caldwell Air Ace, which
was published in Australia and Japan, Jack Davenport Beaufighter
Leader, Australian Eagles, Australia’s Few and the Battle of Britain, which
was published in Australia and Britain, and, most recently,Taking Flight. The
Extraordinary Flying Career of Lores Bonney. She won the Military Historical
Society of Australia’s Sabretache Writers Award in 2012 and 2013. Jack
Davenport Beaufighter Leader was including on the RAAF Chief of Air
Force’s 2010 reading list and Australia’s Few and the Battle of Britain was
included on the 2015 list. Kristen is currently a PhD candidate at the
University of New South Wales, Canberra, researching Australian airmen in
Stalag Luft III and their responses to captivity. She can be contacted
via www.kristenalexander.com.au.
A huge thank you to Kevin Preece
The role of Club Program Coordinator has been Kevin's for the last two years and we
would all agree that he has provided us with some fantastic and well connected guest
speakers. It can be challenging coordinating people, dates and topics so that our
meetings are filled with interesting stories and thought provoking information. Thank
you
for
all
your
hard
work,
Kevin.
On that note, Fraser Nuttall will be taking over the role after the change over time on
July 2nd. He already has a couple of great speakers lined up! In the next few weeks,
he will be putting out some 'cheat sheets' for Rotarians who would like to tell their story
and give us some insight into what they do and what they are passionate about. Your
15 minutes to shine!
Science and Engineering Challenge 2016
Time is running out for you to get your kits: See below!!
SAY 'YES'
to helping with
RED SHIELD APPEAL
Dear Rotarians,
Can you support The Salvation Army by volunteering a couple
of hours on either late May and early June to door knock or
stand in a shopping centre and collect for The Red Shield
Appeal?
If the answer is YES, please see Henk for further details.
Thanking you in advance,
Henk
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Anniversaries:
Birthdays:
Paul Swiatkowski 5th June
DUTY ROSTER
Attendance
Welcome
Chairperson
Regalia
Thanks
2nd June
Josh DeGroot
Graham Gough
Jacquilyne Kelder
Karen DeGroot
no speaker
9th June
Kevin Preece
Brian Beardwood
Dennis Tulk
Merilyn Briggs
John Fardon
16th June
Di Butler
Paul Fitzpatrick
Martin Yates
Andrew Whitehead
no speaker
Guest Speaker program
June 2nd - Buffet Meal - $30 per person
June 9th - Rotarian Behind the Badge - Henk Kortekaas
June 16th - Club Forum
June 23rd - Rotarian Behind the Badge - Peter McBean
June 30th - TBA
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