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05-04-2017 Vol 56 Issue 40

CLUB MEETINGS
The Rotary Club of Berwick meets
Every Wednesday evening at
Holm Park Reserve
(Beaconsfield Football Club)
Emerald-Beaconsfield Road
Beaconsfield
6.30 for a 7.00pm start
 

BOOKINGS & APOLOGIES
Please email your apology
or book in your guest to
All bookings and apologies
To submitted by 10.00 am on
Tuesday prior to the meeting.
 
Wednesday 12th April 2017
Guest Speaker:
Lex Niebboer - Wilson Park
Chair:
Adrian Funston
Attendance:
Carol Gadsden, Alf Giesen
Fellowship:
Sam McCurdy, Jane Moore
 
 
Wednesday 19th April 2017
NO MEETING AT HOLM PARK
Monbulk Bowls Night
Meet Percy Trewin Reserve
opposite Narre Warren Police
6 pm

SPECIAL OCCASIONS:  
Birthday:
Pat Wingrave 07/04
Anniversary:
Gary & Marlene Cooper 11/4/68

ROTARY EXECUTIVE
RI President:
John Germ
District 9820 Governor:
2016-2017 Rotary Club of Berwick Board
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Administration:
Membership:
Public Image:
Foundation:
Service Projects:
Fundraising:
Upcoming Events
Deb Ball Practice
Berwick College
Apr 18, 2017
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Berwick Farmers & Craft Market
The Old Cheese Factory
Apr 22, 2017
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Deb Ball Practice
Berwick College
Apr 24, 2017
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
4 WD Trip
Apr 29, 2017
 
Deb Ball Practice
Berwick College
May 01, 2017
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Charity Golf Day
Cardinia Beaconhills Golf Links
May 05, 2017
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Deb Ball Practice
The Grand
May 08, 2017
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Berwick College Deb Ball
The Grand
May 17, 2017
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 
Berwick College Deb Ball
The Grand
May 18, 2017
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 
Berwick Farmers & Craft Market
The Old Cheese Factory
May 27, 2017
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
ClubRunner
Club Club Meeting 5th April 2017
It’s always a great meeting when we induct a new member. 
 
We welcome Anand Amaranath.  He has been us at working bees over the last few months.  Anand is new to the area and came to us via Rotary International and District. 
 
He contacted other clubs but we were the main ones to follow up his inquiries.  Anand was in Rotaract in India, so he has already been a member of the Rotary family. 
 
He is on the Administration committee and Tim Moore is his mentor.
 
Welcome Anand and Sheeja.

Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Wendy has distributed the invoices and statements.

Please note that the Golf Day is on it as it is a normal meeting.  Also the Deb Balls as there is a meeting at Holm Park on that night.  The Graduates Restaurant will be added.
 
Put chairman’s name on the docket and invoice for reimbursement.

Please do not put foreign coins in the fines box.  It makes Wendy’s life difficult at the bank.
 
We need to look after our Treasurer as she does a great work with such a huge job.
Monbulk Bowls Night
The annual bowls night against the RC Monbulk is on again Wednesday 19th April.
 
It is a great social event even if you do not know how to play. 
 
A bus will be provided for the trip into the hills.  It leaves Percy Trewin Annexe opposite the Narre Warren Police Station at 6pm. 
 
Friends are welcome to come along, even better if they can play bowls. 
 
It is our normal club meeting so make sure you book in your guests and note your apologies.
Mental Health Forum
The Mental Health Forum last week hosted by RC Narre Warren went well.  Smaller numbers attended but there were good outcomes.
 
More people have signed up to attend the Mental Health First Aid training.
 
One of the speakers remarked that our area once had the highest youth suicide rate in Australia.
Three years later we are now dropped to the national average.  He gave most of the credit for that to the work Rotary has done.
 
It is the continued work and support of the RC Berwick that such results have been achieved so quickly.
Jim Wilson Behind the Badge
We may think we now our members well but there are always surprises.  This week Jim Wilson gave us some of his story behind the badge.

Jim was born in 1958, 9 months after the Melbourne Cup.  His parents were great race goers.  He has 2 sisters and 1 brother and grew up in Heidelberg Heights.  Family history has them arriving in Australia in the 1830’s.  They were blacksmiths who helped make Ned Kelly’s armour.

He was educated by the nuns and the Cristian brothers.  Jim was the Cadet Captain in 1971.  They still meet as a group on regular occasions.

Jim started university as a Chemical Engineer but ended up with his true calling as an accountant.  He listened to his mother.

His many roles over the years have been mainly in the manufacturing and finance area.  His secret super power is that he can accurately count stock.  A lot of his time was involved in buying, selling and restructuring businesses.  He is currently with the ANZ bank working with IT.

Jim has had 22 years in Rotary, with many roles in both the club and district.  It has been a major part of his life.  One of his best time in Rotary was the Simpson desert trip.

He has also been Chairman CCC in Pakenham working with underprivileged people.

Family life involves travelling, dancing and gardening.  He is married to Josie.  They have 3 children Michael, Robert, Claire and 5 grandkids.

They lived in Berwick for many years and now call Pakenham home.

Jim’s advice in Rotary is:  Simply say yes when someone asks you to do a job.  You will have more fun.  If you cannot think of a good reason to say no, say yes.
 
Coming Events
Anzac Gun Fire Breakfast
We are again assisting RC Narre Warren with the gun fire breakfast. It’s following the dawn service at the City of Casey Council Chambers on ANZAC Day.  It’s an early start, but its all good community service and fellowship.
 
Golf Day
Raffle tickets are available for the golf day.  There is only one prize draw, so one person wins everything.  Including a cruise. Please see Sharmaine for tickets.
 
Graduates Restaurant
A Vocational visit and partner’s night will be held at Graduates Restaurant in Dandenong on 31st May.  It is a hospitality training centre at the St John’s College.  A visit to the kitchens will conclude the evening. Its $38 per head including alcohol and is our normal meeting.

 
Happy Snaps
 
 
 
Apologies & Guests 5th April 2017
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