Rotary Tasmania, District 9830 News
2009 - 2010
20 June 2010
Learn Grow Project Still Advancing
The Learn ♦ Grow project continues to create international interest within and without Rotary internationally. There are now four Rotary districts involved in the development of Learn ♦ Grow programs assisting developing nations address malnutrition and food security.
Three of these districts are Australian but we are pleased to have one district in the USA also involved.
Learn ♦ Grow helps developing countries find the best food to grow in their area.
We are pleased to be holding dedicated breakout session in Montreal to increase awareness of this project among Rotarians internationally. . More information
Find out more about Learn ♦ Grow.
View the Learn ♦ Grow video presentation.
13 June 2010
Probus in Tasmania Extending to Midlands
Probus in Tasmania is extending its reach to the Midlands.
A meeting of local people interested in forming the Combined Probus Club of Midlands was held at Campbell Town recently. Convenor Terry Connell, RC Longford President Lyndon Iles and District Probus Chair, Ian Routley addressed the meeting.
Next step was on June 9th is to establish a committee. More info, contact Terry Connell.
Wheelchairs for Haiti Survivors.
The Haiti Earthquake Appeal has now concluded, with over $100,000 being contributed. The Tasmanian Gov
ernment has matched this amount.
Funds will be divided equally to the Rotary Foundation Haiti Appeal and a wheelchair program for those people badly injured by the earthquake.
District Conference 1950
Allan Jamieson (Rotary Club of Burnie) has forwarded a photo which shows a few of the Rotaria
ns who attended the 28th District Conference in 1950 (at Albury).
In the second row from the front we have, L to R: Lyn Stephens, Jack Cherry, Al Pease, Charlie Williams, Mac Crisp (all from Burnie) and Erskine Watchorn (Hobart club). Click the imagefor larger view.
Prize Winners at MUNA 2010
The 22nd Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA), conducted by RC Deloraine was spectacularly successful. Ninety students from 27 schools, and representing 45 countries, participated.
Winners: Mia Wisniewski and Georgina Lennard, Ogilvie High, representing USA. Pictured here.
Honourable Mentions: Lucy Vialle and Diana Kaminskaya, Kingston High, representing Ukraine
Cameron Hope and Paige Lloyd, Deloraine High, representing New Zealand
Hayley Douglas and Lisa Barnett, Scottsdale High, representing Vietnam
Matthew Baker and Ross Briddon, Launceston Church Grammar School, representing Turkey. They now advance to the National MUNA in Canberra in August.
Runners up – MUNA 2010: Sophie and Eliza Archer, Ogilvie High, representing Sudan
Most Improved over the weekend: Joshua Rigby-Saltmarsh and Jake Bourke, Prospect High School, representing Ghana.
23 may 2010
Need for Food Relief report
Secondbite seeks to distribute surplus foods from Supermarkets and other food suppliers to those in need in the community. Rotary Clubs have provided much support to their establishment and operation in Southern Tasmania.
A report titled More Hunger, More Waste authored by SecondBite exposes the increase in the need for food relief in Melbourne and Hobart and the capacity deficits and resource-shortages evident in the sector.
SecondBite hopes this will generate more recognition of the important work community groups undertake in providing food support for a growing number of Australians, and propel governments and philanthropic bodies into action!
Download the report. (pdf file)
21 May 2010
A double celebration
Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a dinner on May 21. At this time the Tamar Valley Rotaract Club (Sponsored by Tamar Sunrise) received their charter.
Model United Nations Assembly
Rotary Model United Nations Assembly or MUNA is all about building bridges of goodwill for world peace and understanding in the minds of our youth. In Tasmania it is an annual project of the Rotary Club of Deloraine. Rotary Clubs sponsor grade 10 students who are allocated a country to represent for the weekend.
MUNA 2010 was held in Deloraine on the 15 - 16 May with around 100 grade 10 students participating.
See some photos.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) helps the development of future leaders. It is a week long leadership seminar for outstanding young people between 18 and 30 years of age and was recently help in Ulverstone sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Ulverstone and the Rotaract Club of Central Coast.
Check the photo gallery.
12 May 2010
Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians
There are 13 members in March 2010, not all players, but we will work on this. We're pushing for greater growth in Tassie membership.
Our first Tour will 6 - 13 February 2011 and will include matches in Devonport, Launceston, Scottsdale and Hobart. Moves are under way to secure the best turf grounds we can to play these matches. More details
8 May 2010
Council on Legislation,
The Council on Legislation,was held from 26 to 30 April, check here on the RI website for the daily Council on Legislation unofficial voting results.
1 May 2010
Haiti Earthquake Appeal Closed
Rotary District 9830 has raised $96,710 for the Rotary Haiti Appeal through working with local corporates and businesses, local community groups and individuals. The Tasmanian Government has matched this meaning $193,240 will be channelled through Rotary to Haiti towards recovery projects selected / identified at our discretion. Lions raised $30,000 and Apex $2000.
More detail on District 9830's position on Haiti disaster
20 April 2010
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
RYPEN South 2010 was hosted by Rotary Club of Salamanca on the 17 – 1
8 April 2010. Over 30 students participated in the weekend activities.
Students who attended the weekend events enjoyed themselves immensely and were most complimentary about the club for hosting such a fine and well organised event.
Next year RYPEN South will be hosted by Rotary Club of Spring Bay. RYPEN South was held at Roches Beach on 17 April 2010 Details.
15 March 2010
-A Tasmanian book: -
'The Front Line Diaries & Stories of Albert Arthur (Bert) Orchard M.C. - Gallipoli & The Western Front 1914-1918.'
Foreword by William Cox AC RFD ED QC.
These are the meticulous diaries and other stories of an ordinary Tasmanian soldier, from enlistment as a Bombardier and later as an officer; earning a Military Cross for bravery. They give a rare glimpse into the hardships, the dangers, the mateship, the atrocious conditions, the boredom, the sickness and the futility of war from 1914 to 1918.
Compiled by Bert's son, Rotarian Arthur Orchard, PHF, a member of the Rotary Club of Sandy Bay. When Bert died in 1963 he left Arthur his diaries and stories and over the last few years Arthur has transcribed and compiled these into a book, fully indexed and containing 48 pages of photos, 16 in full colour.
$5 from each copy sold to a Rotarian will be donated to the Rotary Foundation and the net profit donated to Legacy. Enquire here
30 March 2010
RYDA in Hobart
Over 2400 students will be participating iin the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) Sessions at the Royal Hobart Showgrounds from 19 April - 5 May 2010.
RYDA provides first quality road safety information to youth to he
lp ensure when they commence driviing they have the best road safety education possible. It is directed towards our young people as as they approach the period in their life when they start driving a car and ride as a passenger in a car driven by one of their peers.
Tour of Egypt and Jordon
On Thursday March 4th thirty seven Rotarians and partners from District 9830 departed Hobart on a Rotary Friendship Mission to Egypt and Jordon.
Details of their trip are here
16 March 2010
Called to Higher Service
PDG Campbell Gunn 17.3.1928 - 12.3.2010
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of PDG Campbell Gunn on 12.03.2010. A charter member of the Rotary Club of Claremont, Past President (1973/74), Past District Governor (1986/87) and Paul Harris Fellow, Campbell was still a very active member of his Club at the time of his death.
He will be remembered for his passion and commitment to Rotary, his kind and gentle nature and his willingness to support and encourage others. For those who knew him, his friendship and wise counsel will be truly missed.
Sincere condolences go out to Anne and the Gunn family.
Dennis Bordin on behalf DG Ian Shuey and Elizabeth
District Secretary
Rotary Tasmania, District 9830 Conference 2010 - “Children Our Future”
Highlights included the Friday evening Government House reception, the controversial Climate Change debate, the New Members Breakfast and the launching of the Paul Harris Society in our District.
The mood changed from sadness during a beautifully presented Reflections, through to recognition of individual service by PDG Michael Perkins, PDG Lou Johnson, Helena Mitev and AG Peter Murfett, great youth entertainment and a sizzling Saturday night dinner.
Pictured are the Southern All Stars Cheer and Dance Squad who entertained.
More District 9830 Conference details
Paul Harris Society for our District launched
A Paul Harris Society for our District was launched at a special Paul Harris Fellow breakfast at Wrest Point during District Conference on S
unday morning March 28 2010.
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who annually contribute US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
Pictured are the inaugral members of the Society.
More details of the Paul Harris Society here.
1 March 2010
Street Swags
The Rotary Club of South Launceston has taken on the distribution of Street Swags for homeless people in Launce
ston. They cost about $60 each and are distributed through the Salvation Army who are keeping a register of the people receiving them.
They are keen to see this project shared amongst other Rotary Clubs. More details here.
23 February 2010
Council on Legislation
The whole list of resolutions and enactments can be downloaded from the link below.
PDG Lew Pretorius reports
I do make a special reference to Resolution 10-152---“To revise the qualifications for Governor nominee” Which in essence says that no Rotarian shall be selected as Governor nominee unless the Rotarian has served at least one year as Assistant Governor”
The resolutions referred to in the body of the download are possibly more pertaining to clubs and districts day to day activities, although there are 219 item’s-at this stage but those listed will assist me if I get a feel from the district clubs on how to vote.
Remembering, from my last experience—these resolutions and enactments are often changed by way of an amendment and/or even withdrawn. I would like clubs to respond directly to me, via email by end March.
Resolutions of interest to Clubs pdf download
Email comments to Lew Pretorius
Full list 2M download, a 360 page document, from the Rotary International website.
Happy Birthday Rotary, 105 this week,
see the celebrations 
An Invitation to join the Learn ♦ Grow Project Team
Become part of District 9830’s dynamic solution to malnutrition.
Here is your opportunity to get involved with the Learn ♦ Grow Project. Learn ♦ Grow Project is rapidly gaining international attention as an innovative approach to current and looming shortages by focussing on edible local plants as food resources.
The project has been selected for a break out session at the prestigious Rotary International Convention in Montreal in June.
This increasing recognition of the Learn ♦ Grow Project has created a need to recruit more persons to the Learn♦Grow Project.
Can you help?
Cuddly Critters Drop in for Annual Charity
Devonport will be invaded from the skies on Valentine's Day. Hundreds of teddy bears being dropped for the Rotary Club of Devonport's Fibre Hair Great Teddy Bear Fly-in.
Local businesses having the land closest to the target will have $4000 donated in their name to Australian Rotary Health.
10 February 2010
Annual Giving and Family of Rotary Day,
The District Annual Giving and Family of Rotary Day was held at “Lovely Banks”, Melton Mowbray on Sunday 7th February 2010.
Apart from our annual District Conference this is the single mos
t important day of the year whereby we gather in fun and fellowship, in support of our Annual Giving to the Rotary Foundation and to embrace the importance of Family of Rotary.
Over $70 000 was promised / or given by Club represenatives and the host Club, Rotary Club of Oatlands earned $4 000 for the Rotary Foundation.
The experience in witnessing the operations of “Lovely Banks” and the most generous hospitality of Gerard and Elizabeth McShane, combined with a great day of entertainment for all ages and country-style hospitality meant a memorable day was had by all.
Pictured DG Ian and PDG Kevin receiving a donation from the Sorell Rotary Club.
23 January 2010
Conference update
DEBATE CLIMATE CHANGE Fantasy or Fact
Witness a challenging debate between opposing Climate Change heavyweights - Senator Christine Milne (prominent Tasmanian activist and Greens party member) and Associate Professor Stewart Franks (recognised worldwide as a leading hydrologist on climate change).
Jane Rutter is one of the few classical flautists in the world with the ability to cross over successfully into jazz and pop. Jane has become a household name in Australia, appearing on every major television variety and current affairs show, including a 60 Minutes feature
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Jane play & discuss her life’s journey.
20 January 2010
Haiti Recovery Appeal
Today DG Ian Shuey accepted an offer from The Premier of Tasmania to match any funds raised by our District toward assisting the people of Haiti over the next six weeks.
The Government contribution would be channeled through our District toward recovery projects selected / identified at our discretion.
District 9830 position on Haiti disaster
19 January 2010
Rotary's challenge hits the halfway mark
As of 31 December, US$105 million has been raised for Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge. Achievement of the fundraising milestone was announced at the Concert to End Polio.
"In the face of difficult economic times, Rotarians are heartily commended for their steadfast commitment and resourcefulness in reaching this milestone of support for global polio eradication," says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Glenn E. Estess Sr. "Rotary's challenge ends 30 June 2012.
Let's push confidently ahead to reach our goal and help ensure that all the children of the world will be forever safe from this devastating disease." RISING TO THE CHALLENGE Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge totals* US$105M *As of 31 December 2009
Polio Challenge Update January 2010
January 15 2010
Haiti Disaster:
From DG 9830 Ian Shuey (edited version of memo to Clubs)
I thought it appropriate to advise as to where we currently stand regarding support from our District.
Action is already taking place between Districts in North Amenica and Haiti. For instance the DGE of Haiti lost his home and business and with his family is in front of the palace on the street with nowhere to go! A local Rotary fund has been set up, but for us it is not tax-deductible.
The RI Board has taken the position that our organization is not a first responder to disaster but rather a recovery responder once the needs to rebuild the area are known. There are many Governments and NGO's like the Red Cross and Salvation Army that are in a position to respond initially. Rotary currently not having the organization or the physical response equipment or trained staff has been advised to leave that work to those who have been properly trained and who have a detailed plan.
It is obvious from media reports filtering through that Haiti needs Rotary but it needs us more than ever once these Disaster Relief groups leave the country and the real job of helping the survivors begins. That is what Rotary and its Foundation are good at.
November 10 2009
Longford Pride of Workmanship Awards
Thirteen employees from Longford businesses were recognised for their dedication, loyalty and hard work by the RC Longford which presented “Pride of Workmanship” Awards to them. Longford businesses were approached to nominate employees who take pride in doing good work. The nominees, their employers, work colleagues and family were invited to a presentation dinner. One of the younger recipients was Jess Little of Harcourt’s Real Estate. She was recognised for excellent customer service and a proactive approach to all office management duties.
November 7 2009
Tasmanian Craft Fair
Pictured is Tasmanian Craft Fair Director, John Dare admiring the skill of the glass blowers who crafted a Rotary Wheel out of molten glass
From one venue and 17 stalls, the Tasmanian Craft Fair at Deloraine
has grown to 13 venues and 200 stalls in the 29 years ago it’s been going. The RC Deloraine assembled a cast of one thousand to stage the four day event this year. 34,000 visitors attended the 2009 Fair. Over the 29 years the Fair has been operating, $2 million has been returned to the community. In 2009, the major attraction of the Fair was Artistic Glass with high quality glass art on display from around Australia and from overseas.
(Ref DG News December 2009)
November 6 2009
Second Bite Launched in Tasmania
At a ceremony at Woolworths Eastlands on Friday 6 November the Minister for Human Services, Lin Thorp, launched the Tasmanian operation of this organisation. DG Ian Shuey spoke at the launch indicating the Rotary Clubs of Sandy Ba
y and Hobart had made donations in support of this organisation. Rotary is providing volunteer support and the Rotary Club of Howrah had already made a food distribution.
Pictured at the launch, from left Brett O'day Woolworths Area Manager, Peter Haywood General Manager National Food Support for Secondbite, Minister Lin Thorp and DG Ian Shuey.
November 1 2009
Samoan Disaster
Sources on the ground in Samoa indicate that we should not send Donations in Kind (DIK) goods without first ensuring from Samoa what actual goods are required. We need to have someone at the other end designated to receive the goods, clear them from customs and arrange transport.
We anticipate there will be a need for education goods from Donations In Kind, ie. books, desks, chairs, pencils, etc. but first there is the need to re-establish the facilities on the ground and that could take some time.
The District 9830 Chairman of Rotary Australia World Community Service Terry Lobban is planning, subject to availability of funds, to send a shipping container of D-I-K goods as soon as the above detail is clear.
The attachment below provides before and after pictures of a Samoan School. This is currently being evaluated as a project that Rotary Volunteers from our District could be involved in the rebuilding.
Download before and after photos (700 kb pdf)
October 24th
World Polio Day
This is World Polio Day, and Rotary International is marking the occasion with some exciting news in the global effort to eradicate polio.
13 October 2009
Public Relations Seminars
Bob Wylie, Zone 8 Regional Membership Coordinator, was guest speaker at the PR and Membership seminars. He spoke on the best membership strategies from around Australia and provide practical membership tips for your club.
Here is what the Rotarians had to say about the recent workshops in the north of the state:
"It reinforced our plans to obtain new members." Clare Klapche
"I feel all the info can be applied to most if not all our activities." Bill Dobson
"I am confident I can use these skills at my club." Russel Fyfe
"Well presented and great encouragement for participation." Max Skirving
The Southern seminar is on 17 October
1 October 2009
Second Bite reaches Tasmania
Secondbite seeks to distribute surplus foods from Supermarkets and other food suppliers. Tasmania has set up an organisation "SecondBite supported by Rotary ". There is a full time manager and a pilot program has been established on Hobart's Eastern Shore. They are looking for Rotary support. Check with PP Charles Cook (Sandy Bay)
Check the Melbourne website www.secondbite.org
30 September 2009
Tasmanian Government supports RYDA
The Rotary Youth Driving Awareness (RYDA) program in Tasmania has been boosted by funding of $100,000 by the Tasmanian Government. In announcing the contribution to RYDA, the Premier, David Bartlett, said the government contribution would enable every government high school student in Tasmania to have access to the RYDA road safety education program. More details
National Youth Science Forum Induction
Rotary District 9830 is sponsoring nineteen Tasmanian students to attend National Youth Science Forums in Canberra and Perth in January 2010.
An impressive induction of the nineteen National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) students took
place at the UTAS campus at Newnham during September.
The students, pictured, were then guests at a reception at Government House in Hobart three days later. Parents, teachers and Rotarians of sponsoring Rotary Clubs were well looked after by Government House staff. More details
23 September 2009
Peace Fellows Selection
Following the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 21, Rotary clubs around the world are waiting for the results of a global competition to choose the next class of Rotary World Peace Fellows who will begin their studies in 2010.
More information
4 September 2009
Devonport Motor Show
The Rotary Club of Devonport North’s fourth Annual Motor Show will be staged on Sunday, March 28 next.
This year's show attracted record entries and the Club is looking forward to an even bigger event in 2010. Any car enthusiast who may wish to enter may do so by visiting the Club website www.rotarydevnorth.org.au and clicking on the Car Show Entry Form tab.
For more information, interested Rotarians should contact PP John O’Donnell at 0419 542 964.
26 August 2009
Tasman Peninsula Holiday Offer
Only days after the devastating bushfires in Victoria, Marian Larner, incoming President of the Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula, conceived a plan to give comfort and respite to those affected by the bu
shfires.
It was the memory of her feelings of loss and inner hurt, six months after the Port Arthur incident in 1996, and the holidays that were then offered to her and other people on the Peninsula, by the community of Foster in NSW that sparked the idea.
That holiday started her healing because the people in Foster showed they cared and gave with compassion
President Marian Larner (second from left) with Alex (left), Ashley and Tom Chapple (right) from Traralgon, Victoria.
More details in DG Newsletter September 09 (pdf download)
12 August 2009
Science and Engineering Challenge
The Tasmanian section of the National Science and Engineering Challenge has just been completed.
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un by the University of Newcastle with the Support of Rotary and the University of Tasmania it attracts grade 10 students from most Tasmanian High Schools .
The State final was held in Hobart on Wednesday August 12th. Riverside High won (pictured) followed by Mt Carmel and Lauceston Christian School .
The National finals will be held in Bendigo in October.
10 August 2009
Rotary Club of Moonah gains 8 members
The hard work undertaken by members of the Rotary Club of Moonah toward increased membership in 2009 culminated with
a great meeting a
t the Hockey Centre on July 21 where another four new members were inducted.
Since April last year, the Rotary Club of Moonah has admitted twelve new members with four more
to be inducted.
In true Rotary spirit the Moonah club will be pleased to share its strategy with any other club.
Wal van Schie,
President
The Rotary Club of Moonah
More details in DG Newsletter August 2009
18 July 2009
Rotary Rainmakers
A committee was formed in 2008 to assist families, particularly children, in drought affected areas in Tasmania.
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