The Chronicle
2-10-2012
A publication of the Rotary Club of Croydon ID No 18360 R I District 9810 2012-2013 President Mr Ross TaylorDATE
October 2
ndDorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 for 6.30pm start.
SUBJECT
Denso Automotive System Australia
SPEAKER
Nick Petrakis
CHAIR
Kevin Francis
DATE
October 9
thDorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 for 6.30pm start.
SUBJECT
Literacy Project- Ruskin Park Primary School
SPEAKER
Ellie-May Laikve
CHAIR
David Ferres
ROTARY PROGRAM
Date
Guest speaker
Subject
Chairman
2ndOct Mr Nick Petrakis Denso Automotive System Aust. Kevin Francis
9
thOct
Ellie-May Laikve Literary Project- Ruskin Park P.S.David Ferres
16thOct MaroondahSecondary College
Primary Schools Public
Speaking competition
Marlene Sinclair
Dates in RED/BOLD are Partners’ nights
RAFFLE PRIZES – Roger Paul, Kevin Ryan, Jan Schipper, Marlene Sinclair. BIRTHDAYS- Kaye Asker (Sept 19)
Club Information:
Postal Address: P.O. Box 226 Croydon Victoria 3136
Meeting venue: Dorset Gardens Hotel Dorset Road Croydon
9725 6211
Club President: Ross Taylor
Imm. Past President: Keith Amos 0409 027 061 9727 3945
Secretary: Tony Wright 9725 2600 97236889 home
Treasurer: Eric Thomas 9258 9437 work wed/thurs only
9723 4162 home
President R.I: Sakuji Tanaka
District Governor: Brian Martin 9877 1963 0407 894 216
Program: Jim Tinney 9723 3327 home
Sergeant at Arms: Roger Paul 0407 394 807 9739 4807
Chronicle Editor: Jenny Barker 0417578479
Photographer: Kevin Francis 9723 4543 9723 4543
Admin/Club Service: Kevin Ryan 0410 471 172 9739 1172
Attendance: Richard Gilham 0428 329 900 9725 2666
Fellowship: John Anderson
On-to-Conference: Kevin Ryan 0410 471 172 9739 1172
Almoner Clive Baum
Directors:
Foundation: Brian McDaid Membership: Ross Taylor
PR/Marketing Service Projects: Brian McDaid
Community: Jenny Barker International: David Ferres
New Generations: Keith Amos Vocational: Eric Thomas
Fundraising: John Anderson
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Greeter for October is: Ian Brodie
Cashiers for October are: Lindsay Hurford , Julie Olney
President’s Report
Meeting of Tuesday September 25, 2012Club Forum
The meeting of Tuesday last took the form of a Club Forum. Members updated the Club about the various activities that have been completed or will shortly commence.
In his presentation to the Club of Person Behind the Badge Michael Jackomos spoke to us about growing up in Carlton and surrounding suburbs, the son of Greek migrants. Michael completed his apprenticeship as a plumber and later went on to be a partner in a plumbing business. Michael and Anne have two adult children.
Thank you Michael for an interesting and informative glimpse at your earlier life.
John Gander demonstrated how to assemble the newest stand purchased for the selling of raffle tickets in locations such as Croydon Central and Main Street.
Notes from the Board Meeting
The Board agreed that the 40thCharter Anniversary will be a luncheon at Croydon Golf Club on Sunday March 3, 2013. Please mark this date in your diary. Further information will be supplied closer to the date.
Next Meeting
The speaker at our next meeting is:
Nic Petrakis, Divisional Manager Corporate Services for Denso Automotive Systems, Merrindale Drive Croydon. Denso are component suppliers to the automotive industry.
Dates to Remember
Selling of Raffle Tickets at Croydon Central Thursday and Friday October 4 and 5
Selling of Raffle Tickets at Main Street Monday October 8, Thursday and Friday October 11 and 12 Tuesday October 16, Partners Night, Primary School Public Speaking Competition
Maroondah Secondary College, Brentnall Road, Croydon
District Governors Visit to Croydon Tuesday November 13, 2012, Partners Night
Pat and I will be in South Africa on holiday from October 9 until November 11. During this period David Ferres will be Acting President.
Ross Taylor
The Primary School Speech Competition
Will be held on Tuesday October 16th 2012, which is a partners night.
There are 11 schools competing and all are preparing already.
The judges are all experienced Toastmaster judges all keen to go.
The Competition will be held at:
Maroondah Secondary College Theatre – Brentnall Road, off Maroondah Highway, Croydon Melway Map
50, E3
Commencing at 6.45pm
(contestant briefing) for 7:00 pm start
Come along to foster better friendships within the school communities.
Best of all bring a plate (loaded) for supper to make it more beneficial to all concerned!
See you there!
Guest Speaker - 2nd October Meeting
Guest speaker for our meeting on 2nd October will be Mr Nick Petrakis who is Divisional Manager
-Corporate Services, at Denso Automotive Systems Australia.
Denso has been based in Croydon since 1989 and is a large manufacturer of automotive engine cooling
systems, air conditioning, air intake systems, fuel pump modules, instrument clusters as well as selling and
distributing a wide range of aftermarket products.
We are delighted that Nick is able to visit our club and we look forward to learning more about the
outstanding Denso business.
Please make every effort to attend.
Jim and Kevin (Programs)