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President's Message
Rob Webster
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At last Monday's meeting we had the pleasure of the company of our District Governor (DG) Robyn Yates  (RC Of Collie) on her official visit to the Club. She was accompanied by Assistant Governor (AG) David Porter (RC Of Melville). Robyn gave an inspiring speech which we report on below. Also there to support her were Lorraine Hamilton and Mahes Pushpalingam.
 
It was great to have Erwin Biemel with us again (especially because he was to be on the receiving end of a further recognition); David Honeychurch back from holidays in Italy; as well as our newest Rotarian Ann Edgar. 
 
Erwin wasn't the only recipient of an award and it gave me much pleasure to announce that we were awarding Simon Cubitt a Paul Harris Fellowship which DG Robyn kindly presented. Well done Simon. Richly deserved.  
 
The Community Fair Committee are keen to have some extra members to assist in the planning of the 2019 Fair. If you are interested please contact Simon Cubitt.
 
Please advise Secretary John Erkins and Wayne Hand, if you know you will be unavailable for Rotary meetings and/or Market Roster as early as possible to help assist with forward roster planning etc.
 
 
Our normal Monday meeting on October 8th includes 'HAT DAY' celebration so please start early to find a  'wacky' hat to wear on the night. Our Club Director of Community Service, Ashley West, has organised some excellent prizes for the raffle-including wine from his very own cellar. All proceeds raised from the raffle will go to Australian Rotary Health's Lift The Lid programme in support of Mental Health Research.
 
News
DISTRICT GOVERNOR ROBYN PRESENTS
It was the Club's very great pleasure to have the energetic, engaging and very approachable District Governor Robyn Yates on her official visit to our Club.
 
 
In her speech to the Club Robyn reflected on growing up with parents willing to put themselves out to help others in need; This made her comfortable from a young age in giving, without expecting anything in return.  She learnt how the smallest act of kindness could change someone’s day for the better and put a smile on a strangers’ face. She continued 
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MEET SIMON-OUR NEWEST PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
Hearty congratulations to Simon Cubitt for his richly deserved Paul Harris Fellow Award (PHF) presented to him by District Governor Robyn (pictured below). You'll know Simon well. He's the photogenic fellow who features regularly on our story page. 
 
 
Simon with President Rob and DG Robyn after receiving his award. 
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MEET ANN-OUR NEWEST ROTARIAN
 
 
Ann is Fremantle born and bred. She has played many sports at the elite level. Growing up as a girl in a street full of boys she was a proficient cricketer and footballer as she was a tomboy. Football is in her blood,  as her family are founding members of south Fremantle Football Club and she has others who have played VFL and AFL. So naturally Ann barracks for Fremantle (poor thing)
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Speakers
Oct 08, 2018
Ann Edgar
A Littile About Me
Oct 15, 2018
Ashley West and Michael
La Vigna Wine Tasting
Oct 29, 2018
Bentley Pines (TAFE) Restaurant (Mary H organiser)
PARTNERS' Night
Dec 02, 2018
None
Club's CHRISTMAS Breakfast/Lunch (PARTNERS' Function)
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Geoffry Geary
October 5
 
Glenn Trim
October 10
 
Bernard Crooks
October 14
 
Gordon Booth
October 16
 
David Honeychurch
October 26
 
Spouse Birthdays
Susan Geary
October 7
 
Irene Vines
October 12
 
David Henderson
October 15
 
Julie Metzke
October 15
 
Anniversaries
Geoffry Geary
Susan Geary
October 9
 
Ian Ross
Jenny Ross
October 14
 
John Erkins
Fran Erkins
October 28
 
Join Date
Gordon Booth
October 5, 2015
3 years
 
Jane Lowe
October 5, 2009
9 years
 
Stories
ERWIN BIEMEL DOES IT AGAIN FOR ROTARY
Clubs are asked to promote recurring annual contributions to The Rotary Foundation through the either the Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative, contributing $100 USD per member per annum; or the Centurion Program contributing $100 AUD per member per annum to the Foundation Annual Fund- SHARE fund. Individual Rotarians may also join the Paul Harris Society by contributing $1000 USD per annum to The Rotary Foundation. One such Rotarian is Erwin Biemel who was recognised at the meeting and presented a certificate by District Governor Robyn.
 
 
WITH DR BOB OVERSEAS, STUART TAKES THE LEAD

 

Leadership has been defined as the ability to hide your panic from others. -Lao Tzu

"The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting." —Walt Disney

"There are two things that are more difficult than making an after-dinner speech: climbing a wall which is leaning toward you and kissing a girl who is leaning away from you." –Winston Churchill

Bruce's Funny Story

Bruce went to the police station and asked to speak to the burglar who had broken into his house the previous night.

'You'll get your chance in court,' the desk Sergeant Kelly told him.

'I have to know how he got into the house without waking my wife,' pleaded Bruce. 'I've been trying to do that for years.'
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