Welcome Steve and Des as returning to the fold and welcome Amy as a new member
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Moree Rotary Club celebrating Rotary Day
Dear Brian,
The Rotary Club of Moree celebrated Rotary International Day on February the 23rd 2013 by planting a bottle tree in the newly established Moree Botanic Gardens. We hope to continue this practice each year eventually having a Rotary Grove in the Gardens. The photos are of President David Gall, Secretary Mary Reiner and Moree Garden Club representative Helen Officer at the planting.
On behalf of the Moree Rotary Club
Kind regards
Lou Gall
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Your personal Invitation to the Celebration Conference from DG Brian
Hello Presidents from the Cluttered desk of the District Governor Brian.
This is the 3rd e-mail I was telling you about ... It has been sent to your Club Secretary to send around your Members.
This is special for you.
Please ensure your Club have the opportunity to see it .... register now for the Celebration Conference and in your case let Ray know if you are sharing Drinks with Heather and myself.
If you click on the link below you will receive your personal invitation to the Celebration Conference in April this year ( Weekend of the 13th and 14th).
I have realised that many Club Members have never been to a gathering like this and have no idea what to expect. So any computer with speakers attached will play the special message Heather and I have recorded for you.
Please send around to your Members ... include the link in your Bulletins ... whatever you need to do to allow each member to view.
Be sure when you forward on this note the link below must stay BLUE to be active.
Registrations are online at the Rotary district website or details from your Club Secretary or President.
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
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Monday, 11 February 2013
Some of the goodies at the Port Sunrise Valentines progressive lunch
What a great idea. Heather and I invited ourselves.... Great way to catch up...
And met some new friends
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Thursday, 7 February 2013
A wonderful exchange student leaves Gloucester Club
Our Josie leaves us to return home.
When I spoke this morning to her she was of mixed emotions..... Suffice to say..... If the flight was delayed a few months......it would be all good. Brian
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Tamworth West and Manilla joint meeting
New Member Grahame being inducted at Tamworth West. I got to say a few words and reminded both Clubs that we need to look after each other in Rotary. It is wonderful to introduce new members to our wonderful organisation but we need to make sure our existing Members are feeling rewarded for their efforts over years of service.
As usual it is the happy blend of new and experience that keeps our Clubs vibrant.
Good Rotary
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Old Bar satellite Club of Taree North
Provisional President Johno in action. The club are approaching half way to being independent.
Great mentoring by Assistant Governor Bill ...
And some enthusiastic new members. Photos to follow
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Youth exchange re bounder de brief in Armidale
What a great group of young Australians back to continue their studies. The district yepper team have a great weekend
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Life of the governor. 9pm macksville..... Then overnighter to tamworth for Sunrise breakfast
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Macksville new membership information evening and presentation of Paul Harris Recognition
Macksville had a great night to showcase their club. They met at a different venue which had a great atmosphere and some wonderful guests who were shown many of the Rotary programmes.
Highlight of the night was to present Philip Argue with a recognition of a lifetime of dedication to educating youth.
I know Phil as a friend and past workmate .... I hope one day to pin a different badge on his lapel.
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Friday, 1 February 2013
Monday, 28 January 2013
Tom and Nancy Strickland OAM
Tom has been a member of Coffs Rotary Club for many years (not sure of the numbers). Article submitted by Grahame Kell
YOU might not have heard of them - but they've done more for your community than most public heroes put together.
Today, local life-long achievers Tom and Nancy Strickland will be honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia for their incredible dedication as community volunteers.
"I'm very surprised, and very humbled," Tom said.
"I like to do things in the background.
"To have it suddenly out in front is a bit daunting."
Since its inception in 1975, the Australia Day honours list has aimed to elevate the concept of giving to others, a concept which the Stricklands have held as a guiding principle all their lives.
Since their marriage in 1961, the couple has volunteered across a broad range of fields.
In fact, they met at Coffs TAFE in 1958, when both volunteered in the student association.
By the time they were married they'd already begun the youth work that would eventually turn into the life-affirming charity Camp Quality.
"For me it began when I was eight and I made my Wolf Cub promise: to do a good turn for somebody every day," Tom said.
"We want to see a better place for people to live in," Nancy said.
Officially launched in 1985, one of the couple's greatest achievements was setting up Camp Quality, which grew from a grassroots organisation into a massive institution, helping thousands of children suffering from cancer, and their loved ones, to lead full lives.
But their greatest untold achievement, according to both Tom and Nancy, was advising the Wongala Aboriginal Housing Co-op Board for 10 years, from 1973.
"My heart ached for the Aboriginal people, and the conditions on the Wongala Estate," Tom said.
"The people had never been consulted about what was built.
"We wanted to encourage them to take ownership of the project, so they wouldn't feel it was another gratuitous imposition."
Extensive consultation with the people of Wongala, often over a cup of tea in the living room of the Stricklands' home, helped with the construction of a new community, completed almost 10 years later.
"It's a great untold story, and I still drive past (the estate) and smile."
Despite the many years of volunteering, the gloss hasn't worn off, and likely will always remain.
Their energy and enthusiasm for their community, and their affection for each other, is obvious.
They both gave thanks to all the people they've met in their 54 years of community involvement.
"For everything you do, the rewards far outweigh the effort you put in - it's the ripple effect," Nancy said.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
John Hutchison OAM
John Hutchison a member of Armidale Central and longtime New England resident was honoured on Australia Day. Photo is from Armidale express and full article on John and his passions.
Congratulations from your Rotary friends
Brian b
Brian bees sent in brief from tablet
Friday, 18 January 2013
Can you identify the Rotarians... One aret President....one an Assistant Governor
Sorry about the quality of the pix. Come to the Celebration Conference in Taree to see more
Brian bees (sent from my phone in brief)
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Taree North meet Old Bar
Pics David Healy has everyone's attention
We have signed up 2 new members!
from Bill Griffiths (Assistant Governor cluster 4)
Brian Beesley Mobile. 0419634275
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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
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