Club ID Number 17739, District 9550
PO Box 3142 Hermit Park Qld 4812
www.mundingburrarotary.org.au
www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfMundingburra
Munding
an Aboriginal word
meaning Spinifex or
Long Grass
Burra
meaning People or Tribe
The origin of the
Townsville suburb
Mundingburra
“Water and Sanitation Month”
Spinifex Edition “35” - 23rd March 2017
RI President
John F. Germ
District 9550 Governor
Ida Portella
Advance Australia Fair...
Australians all let us rejoice;
For we are young and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair.
“Fiona McCarthy - Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF)
work locally, nationally & internationally”
President’s Report
Mental Illness is a major issue in both Australia & around the World, yet gets very little
publicity and is often not talked about as an illness. So it was rather gratifying on Friday
night to see the massive turnout in support of our Trivia Night which was designed to
raise funds for Australian Rotary Health who is targeting mental health.
Rotary Grace...
To Frank and his many helpers, we owe a large vote of thanks as we had a fantastic
turnout from our club as well as a number of other Rotary Clubs, with the end result
being around 160 people and a likely net profit of $3000 for this important charity. The
numbers exceeded Frank’s estimates but highlights the wonderful effort this group of
people did to make the night a huge success.
RCoM Vision Statement...
The club has also had a number of members putting in many hours assisting with the
Combined Rotary Clubs project of collecting the donated equipment from the recently
closed Garden Settlement Retirement centre. This has involved filling 4x40ft containers,
then unloading them at a warehouse for later processing. All this plus our normal
commitment to the Bunnings BBQ days and the Markets has been a big call on
members and I thank you all for the effort.
We break Thy bread of Brotherhood,
And thank thee Lord
for all things good,
May we, more blessed
than we deserve,
Live less for self and more to serve.
“To become more visible within the
community with a focus on diversity of
gender and culture as a community
service club whilst embracing the
avenues of service of Rotary
International”.
RCoM Sponsored Child...
Augustino
Whilst all the above is going on, our own Jan Johnson is visiting other clubs to gain
support for a joint purchase of “Helping Hands” so that we can hold another night of
making these items to give some of the many people in Cambodia, and other places,
replacement hands due to accidents still occurring from unexploded land mines. At $500
per hand they are not cheap but is life changing for the recipients.
And keep Sunday May 21st free for a special event at Ron & Vicki Degenharts place to
raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. More information to follow over the next week or
so.
Just remember our Rotary Theme this year, “ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY”, and our
own clubs motto of “MAKING A DIFFERENCE”, as both are very true of the wonderful
things we as a club are doing, We should be very proud to be Rotarians.
Have a great week.
Jim Baker
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Rotary Club of Mundingburra Inc. 23rd March 2017
Forward Roster Duties Plan
Date
23th Mar
30th Mar
6th Apr
13th Apr
Chair
Registration
Meet & Greet
Sergeant
Scribe
Int. Toast
M Owato
W Haller
A Ferfolja
M Costi
T Phillipson / D Collins
T Phillipson / G Stephens
T Phillipson / Chris Heath
T Phillipson/C. B-Tanzer
G Kimlin
G Kimlin
G Kimlin
G Kimlin
B Barber
S Smith
C Binnie
J Foley
K Lee
G Kenna
K McKenzie
P Holmes
A Nelson
M Costi
D Owato
J Johnson
Registration Team ensure you record visitors’ details clearly in the visitors’ book.
Sergeant to contact each person to ensure that they are available for roster duty.
Please contact Jim Baker if unavailable for any duties. Duty-holder will receive email confirming their duty prior to each meeting.
Please ring Jim Baker if you have queries.
Meeting apologies to Attendance Officer: Katanya Lee, [email protected] or 0409 536 169 by Tuesday Morning at the latest.
Facts & Figures
Attendance at 16h March 2017
Total Member Count:
47
Number Used for Attendance: 42
Leave of Absence:
2
Exempt Members:
2
Wes Ryland & Fred Gillham
Honorary Members:
1
Tony Wode
Members Present:
Total Credits for Last Week:
Percentage Attendance for Last Meeting: -%
Apologies: Nil
Guest Speaker: Nil
Visiting Rotarians: Nil
Club Guests: Nil
Club Member Guests: Nil
Coming Important Dates 18/3/17 to 24/3/2017
Member Birthdays:
Michael Day 19th
Partner Birthdays:
Nil
Wedding Anniversaries:
Patricia & Michael Day 29yrs 20th
Jenny & David Dymock 49yrs 24th
Club Anniversaries:
Nil
Takings...
Meal Receipts
Raffle Money
Sergeant Takings
Joker
Joker Jackpot
Partners & Guests are welcome to any meeting
Meeting Times: 6pm for 6.30pm
$$$$$293.20
Program & Coming Events
Date
Speaker
Title / Event
Venue
23rd Mar
30th Mar
6th Apr
Fiona McCarthy
Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF) work locally, nationally & internationally
A night amongst friends
The Great Tractor Debate
Mercure
Mercure
Away
Ayr Debate
Bunnings Roster
23rd
Mar
Mar
30th Mar
31st Mar
24th
Mission to Seamen
Mission to Seamen
Mission to seamen
Mission to seamen
Market Roster
Trevor Philipson
Ian Weller
Cain B-Tanzer
Graham Stephens
Jim Baker
Vince Nielsen
Peter Kaye
Neil Andrews
26th Mar
26th Mar
2nd Apr
23 Apr
Alan Nelson
Graeme Kenna
Graeme Kenna
Alan Nelson
Willows
Cotters
Cotters
Willows
Helper
Assnt Co-Ord
Co-Ordinator
Helpher
1923-24 Guy Gundaker (restaurants), Rotary Club of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Rotary vision: To help establish ethical
business practices worldwide. “Ethical conduct of business, emphasized and spread throughout the world, will greatly diminish the inclination
and disposition on the part of the peoples of the different nations to fight one another.” - Address to 1924 Rotary Convention, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada
“The Object of Rotary”
Is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
First: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
Second: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of
each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
Third: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life;
Fourth: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace, through a world fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service.
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Rotary Club of Mundingburra Inc. 23rd March 2017
Last Week in Review
TRIVA NIGHT
Whilst we did not hold a formal meeting last week, the clubs
Trivia Night to raise funds for Australian Rotary Health was
extremely well attended. Yes it was St Patrick’s Day without
any green beer, on a rather warm night in a not very well air
controlled location however that did not stop the people
coming in the door.
Ross River, Thuringowa Central all had attendances plus a
large table of the Townsville Rotaractors.
The end result is that we expected to be able to make a
donation to ARH for $3000 which will go towards the major
task of looking at Mental Health issues.
Frank had estimated we might get close to 130 attending,
however despite two tables not turning up, he had to
scramble to get more tables and chairs for 160 people that
ended up enjoying the night. Just shows his team knows
how to market the event.
Our Promotions and Raffle girl Charmaine
Frank and his family (Barbara & Sam) did a great job and
backed up by Jan Johnson, Charmaine Binnie, Shane
Smith and Aloisia to make it a great night. And how could
you forget the MC the magnificent Wayne Haller who
battled the hot room and did a wonderful job to making the
trivia a fun event for everyone.
The winning Team - must have used their phones for the answers
Our MC Wayne Haller working the crowd
As well as a good roll up of our own club members a
number of other Rotary Clubs attended to assist on raising
funds for ARH. Whilst I may miss a club, Daybreak, Sunrise,
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Our Irish visitors
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Rotary Club of Mundingburra Inc. 23rd March 2017
Last Week in Review
GARDEN SETTLEMENT WORKING BEE
A number of our members have put in many hours during
the past week to assist with the collection and relocating of
special beds, tables, chairs, fridges and many more items
from the former Garden Settlement Retirement Centre at
Pallarenda. Bluecare, who own the village have relocated to
a new address and offered the equipment to Rotary. The
task now is for Rotary to sort the good equipment and then
contact the various community groups to assess who would
like some of the equipment. We will not be selling any of it,
but do want it to go to those individuals in need.
The loading & and then unloading, of 4x40ft shipping
containers has been hard work, however as a combined
Rotary Clubs project, managed to create some good
relationships with lots of other Rotarians in Townsville.
Unfortunately we haven’t been able to give much notice of
events, and it was more difficult following directly on from
the Riverway working bee, however our clubs turnout has
been fantastic. And even our youngest club, the Townsville
Rotaractors, have even managed to have people attend to
lighten the load.
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Outgoing YEP Student Glen Teece
Family and Rotarians wishing Glen Teece safe journey to Taiwan for his year as YEP student.
Getting settled into school…
Glen’s exchange has been a long time coming and a cause of stress for him.
Initially he was selected to go to Japan and was to leave with his group in January, however the Host Japanese District let
him down with continued delays, saying they might be ready by April, some 3 months late.
Clearly this was unacceptable and a late request was made to Taiwan, who accepted Glen readily.
As can be seen by the photos, he has been welcomed warmly by a professional team.
Glen has already begun his language course.
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Rotary Club of Mundingburra Inc. 23rd March 2017
Miyuu’s Weekends
IPC Hospitality
Miyuu needs a Sleeping Bag
IPC Hospitality will be teaching the boys how to present a
High Tea and require sets for their exams. So instead of
sending those to Vinnies/Salvos please send them to me for
collection at Rotary Thursday nights. Many thanks Jan J
Members please remember Miyuu and ask her out on the
weekends if only to visit your home for a meal, afternoon
tea, short drive around town. She is with rangi day mob
0423 010 959
Miyuu requires the loan of a WARM sleeping bag for the
month of April, if a member has one to loan please bring it
either this Friday night or next Thursday night. Thank you,
Jan Johno
Asking all members, men please show this to your wives, I
am looking for afternoon tea sets (cup saucer and
plate)...that you may not be using anymore and want to get
rid of!
“The 4 Way Test”
Of the things we think, say or do.
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Membership Fees
Dear Members, as most of you are aware I will hand over
the rains as Treasurer to Peter Holmes on the 1st July 2017.
I need all outstanding Membership Fees paid by the 31 st
March 2017. If you require additional time could you please
advise ASAP. Thank you, Aloisia Ferfoja
Upcoming Markets Roster
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Alan Nelson
Graeme Kenna
Graeme Kenna
Alan Nelson
Helper at Willows on Sunday, 26 March 2017
Assistant Coordinator at Cotters on Sunday, 26 March 2017
Coordinator at Cotters on Sunday, 02 April 2017
Helper at Willows on Sunday, 23 April 2017
Volunteers will receive a reminder notification with shift details and volunteer duties on the Monday before each shift.
Please call John Hall on 0475 241428 if any queries or issues.
We still need at least one volunteer for the working bee at Riverway from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon on this Saturday
4th March 2017. If you can’t do a full shift, you might like to arrange with a colleague to do half a shift each.
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Board of Directors
President:
Secretary:
Past President:
Jim Baker
Peter Kaye
Paul Barker-Hudson
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
Rotary Club of Mundingburra Inc. 23rd March 2017
President-Elect:
Treasurer:
Sergeant at Arms:
Alan Nelson
Aloisia Ferfolja
Bill Barber
Service Projects
Director
Community Service Committee
Club Administration
Director
Bulletin Editor
Publisher
Program Co-ordinator
Duty Roster Co-Ordinator
Attendance Officer
Provider
Historian
Sergeant at Arms
Risk Management & Club
Protection
Member Services
International Toast Advisor
Alan Nelson
Peter Kaye
Trish Harley
Miriam Owato
Vacant
Frank Griesau
Bill Muguira
Trevor Philipson
Fred Gillham
George Kimlin
Wes Ryland
Bill Barber
Alan Nelson
John Hall
Peter Holmes
Kevin Strike
Trevor Philipson
Aloisia Ferfolja
Jan Johnson
Paul Barker-Hudson
Brydget Barker-Hudson
Vocational Committee
International Service Committee
Schools Coordinator
Sausage Sizzle Coordinator
Markets Coordinator
Golf Day Coordinator
Trivia Night Coordinator
Youth Services
Director
Committee
Jan Johnson
Katanya Lee
Aloisia Ferfolja
Alan Nelson
Graham Stephens
Peter Kaye
Cathy McKenzie
Claudia Trave
James Foley
Director
Committee
Jim Foley
Ron Degenhart
Dave Dymock
Paul Barker-Hudson
Brydget Barker-Hudson
David Nutt
Rotary Foundation
Director
Committee
Peter Holmes
Dominic Owato
Mohammed Shorab
Public Relations
Director
Committee
Shane Smith
Frank Griesau
Graeme Kenna
Wayne Haller
Social Media Jim Baker
Dominique Collins
Ron Degenhart
Frank Griesau
Bill Barber
Dave Dymock
Bill Muguira
Jim Baker
Vince Nielsen
Trevor Philipson
Cain Bruhn-Tanzer
Graeme Kenna
Dave Cole
Neil Andrews
Chris Reiterer
Pam Low
Miriam Owato
Jim Baker
Jan Johnson
Bill Barber
John Hall
Graeme Kenna
Frank Griesau
Membership
District 9550 & Group 3 Officers from Mundingburra Rotary Club
District Insurance & Protection Officer
Peter Kaye
Group 3 Training Facilitator
John Hall
District YEP Chair
Frank Griesau
District YEP Secretary
Katanya Lee
District YEP Treasurer
Aloisia Ferfolja
District YEP Committee Trainer
Jan Johnson
Group 3 Public Relations Officer
Ron Degenhart
District Rotary Friendship Exchange Chair
Brydget Barker-Hudson
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Rotary Club of Mundingburra Past Presidents
J. Charles Butler PDG
Fred Greig
Jack McLay
Dick Keating
Gordon McHugh
Kevin King
Bill Miller
Bert Hanran
Stan Strange PDG
Cec Denman
Arthur Hopkins
Ellis Frost
Norm Clibborn
Bill Barber Snr
Reg Watkins
Keith Christensen
Allan Cutmore
Pat O’Shea
Hollis Parker
Alex Stuart
George Kimlin
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Ian Costello
George Kimlin
John Switzer
George Rice
John Hartland
John Le Cornu
Darcy Cooke
Reg Stortenbecker
Charles Zahner
Allan Cummings
Graham Weir
David Carmichael
Bill Kennedy
Laurie Quinlan
Graham Stephens
Peter Kaye PDG
Geoff Maidens
Bill Muguira
Bob Shaw
Bill Barber
Steve Ritchie
Rotary Clubs of Area 6 Meeting Times and Venues
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
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2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
Ian Weller
Doug McDonald
John Blood
Trevor Philipson
Shane Smith
Ron Degenhart
Vince Nielsen
Bob Doyle
Fred Gillham
Neil Andrews
Brad Groves
Ray Hatton
Ray Pendle
Ron Degenhart
John Hall
Jim Foley
Graeme Kenna
Paul Barker-Hudson
MUNDINGBURRA
Thursday
18.30
Mercure Inn
MAGNETIC ISLAND
Thursday
18.00 for 18.30
Magnetic Island Golf Club
PORT OF TOWNSVILLE
Monday
18.00 for 18.30
Townsville Yacht Club
ROSS RIVER
Tuesday
17.30 for 18.00
Rising Sun Hotel
TOWNSVILLE SOUTH WEST
Tuesday
18.00 for 18.30
Mercure Inn
TOWNSVILLE
Tuesday
13.00
North Queensland Club
TOWNSVILLE SUNRISE
Friday
07.00
Townsville RSL
TOWNSVILLE DAYBREAK
Wednesday
06.45
Mercure Inn
HERBERT RIVER
Wednesday
19.30
Royal Hotel
TOWNSVILLE CENTRAL
Friday
12.30 for 13.00
Townsville RSL Club
THURINGOWA CENTRAL
Wednesday
18.30
The Avenues Tavern
TOWNSVILLE SAINTS
1st & 3rd Wednesday
6.45 for 7.00am
Community Training Centre
AYR
Thursday 18.30
Anglican Church Hall
INGHAM
Tuesday 18.30
Royal Hotel
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