Rotary International Convention 2010

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1 Rotary International Convention 2010 More than 18,000 Rotarians from 154 countries left the 2010 RI Convention in Montréal on June 23 after being challenged to finish the job of eradicating polio and reminded that their efforts are making a difference, even when the results arenʼt immediately apparent. "Your commitment to Rotary service projects is critical, but you may seldom have the opportunity to hear the details of the impact," said Jo Luck, president of Heifer International and a member of the Rotary Club of Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. "But always know you have made a difference." During four packed days of plenary and breakout sessions, Rotarians attending the convention were privy to an impressive lineup of speakers, including best-selling author Greg Mortenson, cofounder of the Central Asia Institute, which builds schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan; Bob Mazzuca, chief scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America; and country music singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton. Upcoming Events July 12 July 15 July 19 Aug 5 Doug Alexander, Access Communications Bingo Club Services Rotary Scottish Friendship Exchange Group at Eastview Rotary Meeting PAGE 1

2 1922 ROTARY NEWSLETTER - THE RADIO Does anyone remember the old multi-graph machines, the forerunner of the fax and to-dayʼs computer printers? Back in 1922 the Regina Rotary Club brought new technology to use in distributing the weekly club bulletin. The new printed publication was called The Radio. Ham Butler was the first editor and Bill Powell the first business manager. It was said The Radio was a periodical most worthy of Regina Rotary. The Radio did a story on club membership and reported 112 members at the start of the year. There were 15 new members, 7 left the city, 11 resigned, 5 deceased which left 104 members in good standing. It is also noted that in 1922 a club historian was appointed for the first time to prepare a history of the club and itʼs activities....doug Alexander, The Old Philosopher The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: 1 FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 2 SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 3 THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; 4 FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service PAGE 2

3 Scottish Friendship Change in Regina August 4-7, 2010 Peter and Jean Marsden Rotary Club of Newton Stewart Mill Isle, Newton Stewart Road Peter is a Past President of his club, currently the club treasurer and treasurer of our 2011 conference. He is an accountant and retired as Director of Housing for Inverclyde District Council 14 years ago. Peter and Jean then bought a caravan park in Glenluce and ran that for 7 years before retiring for the second time! They then spent the 3 years building themselves a new home in New Galloway. This is now finished but with a garden of over an acre which was a field for sheep there is plenty to do, when they are at home, to keep them busy developing this into a garden. Their hobbies include walking, gardening and travelling which recently they have been doing a lot of. Martin and Helen Marsh The Pine, Sawmill Kirkcowan Martin is immediate Past President of his club and has been in Rotary for 6 years. Helen is immediate Past President of Inner wheel. Martin and Helen have lived at Kirkcowan for 40 years, and celebrate their 40 th wedding anniversary in June. They have a son Richard and daughter Debbie who both live and work in Edinburgh. Debbie has produced their first grandchild Connie with her husband Jude.They own and run a primary poultry breeding enterprise, and are much involved in the community through the Church and other local groups. They enjoy gardening, reading, travelling when time permits and walking. Martin is taking part in the Rotary Three Peaks Challenge this June which means walking up the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales PAGE 3

4 ! Graeme and Joan Darkes Rotary Club of Dunbar Dunbar, East Lothian Graeme has been in Rotary for seven years and has been PR/Communications officer and Community & Vocational convener and is currently on the Club Com. Voc. committee. He took early retirement from the electrical supply industry fourteen years ago where he was a power station operations engineer for 30 years. After three years he returned to the industry as a technical author and stayed ten years before retiring for the second time. Joan worked as a nurse as well as bringing up their family. They have two children and two grandchildren. Their hobbies include walking, DIY and looking after grandchildren. Branavan Pathmanaban Rotary Club of Edinburgh Park EDINBURGH Branavan is President nominee of the Edinburgh Park Club. This is a new club and he has been involved in its initial set up. Before moving to Edinburgh he was a member of the Staffordshire Knot Club. Originally Branavan comes from Sri Lanka growing up in the middle east and England living now in Scotland. He has worked in engineering but now works as in asset management as a business analyst. Branavan is single and has one sister who lives in the United States. His hobbies are reading, travelling and swimming. He has no allergies but does not eat beef. Isabel Kane Rotary Club of Leith Leith, Edinburgh I am currently President of Leith Rotary Club although will be a past President by the time I meet up with you all. I joined Rotary in 2001 and have enjoyed my time with the club greatly. Although the craziest thing I have done lately was agree to be sponsored for a 200 foot abseil in aid of charity for Rotary. I raised 450 and scared myself silly. Until 2007 I had worked for the same company for 19 years the last 6 of which I was Group Financial Director. During my time there I grew along with the company and was involved in many different areas, always linking back to finance. Whilst employed there I managed to obtain a degree in business studies which I studied for part time whilst working full time. At the end of 2007, as my work life balance was completely off, I quit my job and spent 4 months travelling/holiday in Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and China. It was amazing and I now really have the travel bug! Currently working part time as financial controller for a security company I also have a small business starting up in vintage jewellery and bric a brac which I enjoy very much PAGE 4

5 ! Rotary Club of Regina OPPORTUNITIES for SERVICE The activities of every Luncheon will be apportioned to all Rotarians, to provide everyone with a broader range of opportunities for both personal growth and Club Service*. Rotarians are invited to indicate their preferred activities, (or any activity which they are unable to perform) so that the Club Administration can prepare a Duty Roster. Activities to be shared include, in part: Greeter: Welcome everyone on Arrival and introduce visitors to a nearby Rotarian who can act as a host for that luncheon. Receipt of $17.00 luncheon payment (and record attendance) Visitors and Guests (ensure all are appropriately introduced, preferably by Rotarian seated with them) 50/50 Draw (assist Secretary Treasurer as required) National Anthem: (Lead singing in absence of pianist) 4 Way Test: (Lead weekly recitation by all Rotarians) Blessing: (Give blessing or lead Rotarians in Rotary Grace) Speaker Introduction (assist Director of Club Service) Speaker Appreciation (express Clubʼs appreciation) Sergeant-at-Arms Deputies (assist or replace as required) Pay It Forward: (elaboration to be provided in due course) *Note that a dozen opportunities at each of the 45 meetings means that each of our 70 active members (less the Club Executive) should volunteer at least ten times. Snowbirds should strive to fill their share well before November. Sign up sheets will be available at luncheons. PAGE 5