Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley In Touch September 2013 | Page 2

This Month
Maurie Schokman gives us an insight into the devastating effects the heavy rains and floods are having on those we are assisting through the Cararoo Foundation and the steps being take to help alleviate the plight of those effected Jan Pryor also gives us a look at the work she is doing in Napal through the charities she has founded, The Bright Futures Children’s Home and the Didi Foundation. These organisations form the backbone of our club’s International efforts. Also this month is an article by Past President Phil Cohen about a local identity

RI President : Ron D. Burton District Governor : Graham Davies Club President: Gloria O’Dowd

whose caring attitude to others and commitment to his community can be an example to us all. The aim of this magazine is not only to provide information about Rotary and our club but also to provide items of general interest to our readers. If you , like Phil. Have something you think might be of interest to others please let me know. Don’t forget to have a look at the “What’s On” page and make sure you have the dates of those events in your diary. Finally, our new website is now live and is undergoing continual development so visit it often to see what is new.

Meeting Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm for 7:00pm Venue: Halekulani Bowling Club 50 Natuna Ave Budgewoi unless otherwise notified

Ken Smith Editor

Inside this issue:
From The President RI President’s Message Dave Tooley an article by Pp Phil Cohen The Philippine Floods and Cararoo Creating a Future and Changing a Destiny Dubious Definitions Rotary Leadership Course What’s On 3 4 5 6 8 11 11 12
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