The Clocktower Chronicle Vol 64, Issue 34, Feb 22, 2018 (Feb 22, 2018)

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Volume 64, Issue 34, 22 February 2018

NEXT MEETING Thursday 1st March 2018 - 6:45am for 7:15am

Club Committee Meetings

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Meeting of 22nd February

President Mike opened the meeting and welcomed all members as well as new member Henji and his wife, Barbara, and guest speaker, Prof. Robert Ziegler.

A thank you card from June Gaubert was circulated to members to read. June thanked all members that gave their condolences in sending David off.

Announcements

Jerry Pilcher : Received a thank you letter from Life Education, thanking Scarborough Rotary Club for the donation of A$5000.00 to Life Education. So far, the program has benefited over 3000 primary school students.

He also updated members on the latest news from Lisa, our outbound exchange student in Norway. She was having a great time at a music camp but she missed her Host Family very much. She must have been treated very well by the Host Family!

Neil Darch: As Gordon Hudson is not available this year to go to the Rotary Conference in Geraldton, he needs a member who is attending to take the equipment and the stand to represent the Wheelchair for kids and mind the stall.

Bernie Leach: Reminded members to bring corks and stamps on next week’s meeting.

Bob Phelps: Two of our rotary members are not doing well, Tom Appleyard and Ron Mack.

Hugh Frost: Asked how many Scarborough Club members will be attending the Rotary Conference in Geraldton this April 6-8. Five people put their hands up and two more are unsure.

RYE Flyn : The Inbound Student, Flynn, gave us a brief outline of how his week has been. Most of the time has been at the beach, parties and at Surf Club training.

INDUCTION : President Mike called on Jerry Pilcher and Hugh Frost to induct our new member Henji. Jerry gave us a brief introduction of Henji, who studied Science in university, but ended up running the franchise of Red Rooster stores.
President Mike then presented Henji his Badge, the Rotary information booklet, his plaque and the membership card.

SwapMart: Rob Thompson reported a great day with 262 bays sold with takings of $4298.

Sgt Peter Simpson was then let loose mercilessly on the masses present.

Guest Speaker :

Prof Bob Ziegler is 87-year-old and was born in the US. His family moved to Mumbai, in the north of India, when he was 2. In 1939, the family returned to the US where he finished his high school and university. Prof Bob has travelled the world. In 1989, he followed his wife, Patricia, to settle in Western Australia where she was originally born and bred. He joined the council on the Living Longer Living Stronger program in 2004 and says he enjoys the benefits it brings. He said as we get older, we tend to lose muscle mass which has a negative eﬀect on the whole body, we tend to lose balance and not be as strong and cannot lift things as easily and become somewhat restricted in movement. “Exercising helps to get blood back to the heart. Living Longer Living Stronger gives us a quality of life. Eat well, eat enough but not full.” He recommends the program to everybody.

Chase the Ace: The winner of the bottle of wine was not present ...the ace is still intact.....

Quote of the Week:

D-I-E-T means, Did T Eat That?

Miniars Quote

Pres Mike then thanked all members and visitors for attending and closed the meeting with the national anthem.

Scribe: Isabelle Chu

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New Member Henji (right) with wife Barbara & Pres Mike

Prof Bob Ziegler Jerry Pilcher

Members enjoying listening to Prof Bob Ziegler

At this weeks SwapMart - A Dog who can read

Member Birthdays

Des Cousins

February 24

Geoffrey Ivanac

February 24

Join Date

Brian Newall

February 1, 1995

23 years

Guy Lehmann

February 27, 2005

13 years

DATE	Thurs 1 Mar 2018	Thurs 8 Mar 2018	Thurs 15 Mar 2018
SPEAKER/TOPIC	Club Committee Meetings & Forum	David Archibald "America Vs China"	Dr Peter Harries "Fun & Games"
RECEPTION	David Taggart	Dave Taylor	Rob Thompson
ATTENDANCE	Greg Nolan Rob Collins	Greg Nolan Bernie Leach	Greg Nolan Neil Darch
VOTE OF THANKS		Rob Thompson	Cyprian Ubali
CHASE THE ACE	Don Brooks	Trevor Canning	Isabelle Chu
BULLETIN SCRIBE	Peter Simpson	Geoff Ivanac	Andrew Fisher
RESERVE	Dave Taylor	Cyprian Ubali	Diane Allen

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Summary of Board Meeting February 20^th 2018

1.Reports:

Treasurer – Mike McAuliffe – regarding the Swapmart budget. Estimation of funds of $50,000 for the coming months till end of financial year. Discussion -after allocation of funds to each committee, which should leave $30,000 for any special projects from which the Directors may apply for funding.
Club Service- Bill Nuttall- Swapmart- Quote from Commercial Netmakers for the new barriers is $5920 +GST. Board approved of this quote. Discussion around the new barriers being more user friendly and the height should be 1.2m. Bill will discuss with Alan Bennett. Some discussion about putting up and taking down of barriers that more help is required. Hugh Frost tabled a document on Special Dispensation -membership guidelines for discussion. The Board decided that any special request for reduction in membership fees or any other membership issues to be decided by the Club President .Bill Nuttall stated that it will soon be Changeover night and we are to consider who to nominate for the Pizey and Paul Harris awards. Changeover will be held in Yokine Golf Club, the date is not known as yet..
Community Service Jim Joseph for Geoff Ivanac- National Autism Day on the 7^th March 2018. Online Register established for Autism. There will be a lunch presentation on the 13^th March at 11.30hr. The Board asked if the presenters could come to a club meeting and present to club members at some stage. Jim will ask. Scarborough Life Saving Club wrote to ask for contribution toward the $18,378 needed to renovate their club. The Board asked for a breakdown of the sum given prior to making any decision. Jim said the Surfing Club had stated that they are willing to do any extra work for our club. But the Board wanted them to commit explicitly instead of verbally. Jim will ask.
International Service – Neil Darch not present. No minutes received
Youth Service- Jerry Pilcher- Pete Simpson asked regarding the Leeuwin Scholarships for Churchland Senior High School. Jerry Pilcher said that the Youth Committee had stopped funding this project as they decided that it was better to use the funds elsewhere where it is needed more. Jerry Pilcher brought up for discussion the Vocational Training Program in USA. The sponsor funded $72,000 towards this project in provision Marion Benness a previous exchange student attend this training program. However, the project now will focus on Family Domestic Violence instead and Marion will not qualify for application. Youth Committee asked for funding of $1000 towards her airfare there and back. Neil Darch will need to deal with this matter.
Vocational Service Peter Simpson. Nothing new to add except for completed projects. Jerry Pilcher commented Peter Simpson for his work with the North Metropolitan TAFE students awards presentation.
New Generation Chris Schooling- Zonta House Positive Partnerships Program- cheque to be presented. Funding Proposal for Manna- Board approved of $5000 towards the administration costs. Last year’s funding of $5000 has been entered into Manna house’s trust account to be used when the go ahead is clear. NG Fundraiser- Movie Night and, wine and cheese function. Discussion regarding new members recruitment for NG, may be done at fundraising nights. Discussion at inviting the past alumni of our club ie. previous recipients of our funding such as exchange program students, past leadership training participants and youth programs participants. This is to enable information sharing regarding our Rotary Club’s activities etc. This could be planned for later in the year.

2.General Business:

Leave of absence Neil Darch 18^th April to 21^st May 2018, Hugh Frost 11^th May to 11^th June, Paul Barfoot 8^th Mar to 29^th March. Peter Simpson- 14^th March to 25^th April. -all accepted and approved. Discussion about Paul Barfoot missing the President elect compulsory training form the 23^rd to 25^th March. Mike will advise Paul to contact the appropriate person regarding this matter.
Carpark Licence for Swapmart is in order. Discussion regarding the food van being invoiced by the shopping centre for a sum of $2000 for electricity etc. Mike advised that Alan Bennett or Bill Nuttall should read the licence to see if we are in breach of any obligations towards the Food van business.