Any wonder People enjoy Tuncurry /Forster Meetings

Hello Brian,

 

I'm sorry to have to send this to you but, -  this is a photo of Constance Bond & the selection of deserts that she made for the evening at Arch Charles' tonight.

 

cheers

Bill

And to think I turned down the official invitation ..... ah the sacrifice of duty ....

DG Brian

Coonabarabran Fire report

I include this article I wrote to our Members today for the interest of our International Followers.

It is amazing that all this is happening just 5 hours away from where I sit now ... with the temperature at 25 degrees C.

Our District is normally the provider of aid and funds .. not the receiver.

As  I write, the President of Coona Club (Hugh) and our Group Study Exchange Team leader (Bob)  have been asked to evacuate.

We wish them well  .....

Will up date as news comes to hand.

Brian

Coonabarabran and Tasmanian Fires and Rotary.     Tuesday 15th January 2013

Good afternoon 9650  Rotarians.

Yesterday and early this morning I fielded many calls from both the Public and Rotarians as to  how they can assist the residents of Coonabarabran after the fires that are still burning in the Area. 

The calls have come from well outside our District as well as local  9650 members.

Through PDG Jo Wilkin I can advise you that whilst assessment of the situation will obviously take a while and that fires are still burning around the National Park the best assistance we can offer will be financial.

As you will be aware our District has a disaster account already established for this purpose with the Holiday Coast Credit Union.  

The account details are

BSB 

                         (Please contact me for details as I do not want to post on the web)

Acct. 

Please refer to Rotary 9650 Disaster Relief in the description

(This fund is a permanent District Disaster Account  that we keep for these purposes. It can be activated for any emergency District wide on very short notice).

Please help us to always assist those in need appropriately.

At this stage there is no requirement for goods of any kind. Should this need be identified I will contact Clubs directly via Reg Pierce our Donations in Kind Chairman.

So blankets and furniture are not needed unless further advised.

Regarding the Tasmanian fires:

This same account can be used for this disaster as well. Just identify that this is where you would like the funds to go.

Greg Moran (Governor Nominee) is in Tasmania for Shelterbox Australia and is assessing the need for Boxes there. I have been keeping in touch with my counterpart Governor James Wilcox to see if there is any assistance we can specifically offer. The requirement will again be funds. His district 9830 which covers all of Tasmania has several fundraisers in action on the Island now. (James' phone details are in your District Directory if you have need to contact him.)

Should any Club wish to be involved in any of the Fire fundraisers for either our 9650 District or Tasmania please ensure you identify the end recipient of the donation and that your Club name is Prominently displayed on all promotional material and at the event.

There have been numerous attempts by unscrupulous individuals to capitalise on the misfortune of some of the fire victims.

From the radio calls and people who have taken the time to Google me up; Rotary is seen as an honest recipient of funds for charitable purposes. We must ensure this remains.

Attached is a note from Jo with her update and also some photos. The Clock tower is right in the center of Coona so you can easily see how close to town the fire was. 

A few minutes ago Jo also sent the photo below. The house in the photo was spared. The owner was a speaker at the Coonabarabran Conference. I think this may be the same one in today's SMH. 

I will keep Clubs informed as we go on.

DG Brian b

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Rotary Highlights from Sawtell

from Ellis Nicholson Bulletin editor.

The Community Donation box was an idea we picked up from the Kingsford Smith International airport. The box in the picture will be installed at the Coffs Harbour Regional Airport. It will be securely attached to a wall at the airport with the approval of the airport management. It is hoped that passengers or members of the public passing through the airport will support Rotary programs if they have loose change or have redundant overseas currency.

 

The Youth Exchangee is Matthew Skelton. His details are as per Bulletin.

 

Farewell to Matthew Skelton

Very shortly he's off to Germany for a year as a Youth

Exchangee. His family, Mum and Dad and brother, plus

grandfather, were at our meeting to see Matthew

receive his jacket plus an Australian designed tie. We

wish him a happy and a productive year.

We also congratulate Matthew for his excellent HSC

results, the 5th highest at Toormina High School.

Welcome to our District PDG Iven Mackay and Marilyn

 PDG Iven Mackay and Marilyn have turned their back on Melbourne and now reside in  Sawtell.

  

Iven is a very experienced Rotarian and will be an asset to our District.. He has a huge hands on experience in just about every aspect of Rotary. He's been a stalwart of New Generations, particularly Youth Exchange and as a former GSE Team Leader (to Korea). Basically he has been on District Committees and in Leadership roles since he was his club President in 1990-91. 

We look forward to you both meeting our 9650 Team at the Celebration Conference 11th to 14th April in Taree.

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Brian Beesley  Mobile. 0419634275

See whats happening in 9650 http://dgbrian9650.blogspot.com.au/

Please use the following e-mail addresses depending on your contact needs.

District 9650 Governor Rotary (2012-13)  .....  brianbees@gmail.com

Personal ..... brianbees@gmail.com

(Please use brian@tareefurnitureone.com.au for work related contact)

Conference chairman Brian Leggott the day before his birthday wearing his conference hats

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

New member of the Rotary Family in Coffs Harbour

Paul_Thomas Clarke President of Coffs South and Louise have a wonderful new daughter. Born last night...... Early today last day of the year.

Two lovely photos that I know will bring back memories to all of us with Children.

We need to see the photos and messages in their Post Office to celebrate the event.

Will keep you up dated as details emerge from the proud dad.

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

Fwd: Some of the Gathering Celebrating the life of Rick Bowen-Thomas

Yesterday was a day of mixed emotions as we celebrated a Life of a Rotarian. Our Past Governor and current President of Gloucester Rick Bowen-Thomas was fare-welled.

The Rotarian Guard of Honour with representatives District wide was very much appreciated by Christine when I spoke to her later in the day. To see two lines of Rotarian's shoulder to shoulder extending from the church across the full width of the road showed the respect held for Rick.

The gatherings later were a midst of stories ... but very much looking forward.

This has not been my best week and as current Governor it has made me reflect on the work done by all of you ... our 9650 Rotarians.

You all contribute to your community ... that is why you were asked by someone to wear the small Gold badge. That is why you wear it ... with pride.

We are all different in our views ... our work emphases ... and our ability to donate time or money ... but we all share the one core value ... Service above Self.

Over the past few weeks I have racked up the k.m. and shared the angst of the grain farmers at harvest and the crop farmers ... both with different water needs. I have listened to those in retail and I too share their mixed prospects. And I have listened to those in the Public sector  with various cutbacks. Rotarians it has not been an easy first  half year.

But ... unbelievably despite this  .... we are growing in member numbers in our District and are marginally ahead of our Foundation aim.

Why?

I believe it was demonstrated yesterday as we stood quietly shoulder to shoulder. To me it showed a willingness to care ... to be involved ..... to travel ..... to share the load.

More than anything else our Rotary needs you ..... and others like you.

The fabulous diversity that keeps us vibrant ..... the mix of age groups to ensure we pass the baton between generations.

RBT may have completed his time of service .... but for me ... it makes my time I spend with each of you more important.

I look forward to spending this next half year encouraging you to give 100% in the way you can and inviting someone else you know to share in our wonderful SERVICE CLUB ... Rotary.

I hope I can metaphorically present each of you with a "100% INVOLVEMENT" recognition at the conclusion of the year.

On behalf of all the Management Team ..... May Christmas be special and the New Year safe.

bees 

  

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Brian Beesley  Mobile. 0419634275

See whats happening in 9650 http://dgbrian9650.blogspot.com.au/

Please use the following e-mail addresses depending on your contact needs.

District 9650 Governor Rotary (2012-13)  .....  brianbees@gmail.com

Personal ..... brianbees@gmail.com

(Please use brian@tareefurnitureone.com.au for work related contact)

Bill Forrest 100% attendance

When you read Bills words. It is the100% enthusiasm that endears him to Rotary and Rotary to him.

If I could just have half the enthusiasm of Bill I would be a far better person.

Brian bees sent in brief from tablet

We all have a passion

Just one of the interesting things Past Governors get up to.

What a machine .... John

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

Wingham Rotary in action at the annual street carnival

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Australian Rotary Health dinner.

This uniquely Australian and Rotary Health Research group do amazing work. All voluntary in Rotary administrators and District Governors attend AGM. This dinner we each pay to attend. Consider holding a special fundraiser to support a specific research project. Guest speakers are available across our District. Best use of resources is to get a group of Clubs to host a combined dinner and invite plenty of outside guests. We can nominate exactly which research project and institution gets the funding.

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

Rob and Kerry officially meeting Incoming International President Ron and Jetta

This will always be the most difficult photo to take clearly

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

They say clothes maketh the man

The future of Rotary. Perhaps its the coat.

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Kerry and International President Ron

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

International president Ron kerry and rob. Governor elect Rob getting the up to date info

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How close are we...

Future leaders seminar participants. Michelle and Wendy

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Fwd: The girls

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Bob & Wendy Cooper" <coopwich@iinet.net.au>
Date: 01/12/2012 7:46 PM
Subject: The girls
To: "Beesley Brian & Heather" <brianbees@gmail.com>







Wendy Cooper
Councillor
City of Kwinana

Sent from my iPad

Fwd: The glamour Boys.

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Bob & Wendy Cooper" <coopwich@iinet.net.au>
Date: 01/12/2012 7:45 PM
Subject: The glamour Boys.
To: "Beesley Brian & Heather" <brianbees@gmail.com>







Wendy Cooper
Councillor
City of Kwinana

Sent from my iPad

Past Governor Jane.

Hey Jane who's the bloke!!!!

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)

Happy Harry letting his hair down

It would be irreverent to suggest he does not normally do it

Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)