Charles Townsing

Rotary Stats

Club: Maryborough, Vic, 3465 Australia

Achievements: Paul Harris Fellow

My Rotary Info

How long have you been in Rotary? Estimate if you do not know exact dates.
18 years

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Maryborough Rotary Club District 9780

What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
President 1998/99 International Service Director Club Membership Programe

Which was your favorite? What roles would you be interested in pursuing?
Membership

Have you held district or int'l offices?
Yes

If yes, list them:
District Membership and International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians Australian President of International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians (IFCR)(2yrs)

What other Rotary involvement have you had? (Exchange, Friendship exchange, GSE, etc.)
IFCR Tours UK 1994/1997 NZ 2000 INDIA 1999/2001 S/AFRICA Manager 2004 FIJI 2007

eClub works for me because...
Of the geographical position of our property, nearest Rotary club is 320 kilometres return

About Me

How would you describe yourself? List qualities that friends might use to describe you.
Outgoing, hardworking, always looking for a challenge, enjoy being self employed.and community minded

What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
Family,friends,outback living, Rotary and Sport

Some least favorite things?
Dust storms, Vehicle punctures, and aggressive people

Is there a quotation that gets you through the day, or is very meaningful to you?
Don't worry, it'll happen

What type of vehicle do you drive, or doperfer another mode of transportation?
Toyota Landcruiser

What type of pets do you prefer?
two dogs, Rhodesian Ridgeback and Jack Russell , one Galah

My special skills and talents are...
Property Management and Improvements eg: Solar water pumps

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:
High School

Do you have a specialty degree?
Yes

Describe it:
Bakery Management (45 years experience)

Where did you attend High School?
Maryborough High School. Victoria, Australia

I use my degree in my current occupation:
False

What is your current occupation?
Pastrol Cattle Grazing Property

How long have been at your current occupation?
Two Years (Tree change not a sea change)

What was the least favorite job you've ever had?
Dealing with some irrate customers

Entertainment/Interests

What are your hobbies?
Cricket, Billards, Shooting Fishing

Do you play sport? List them.
International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians

Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
Australian Cricket Team, ( Adam Gilchrist, Glen McGrath) AUstralian Football League Carlton ( Chris Judd)

Do you like to camp?
Yes

Do you prefer books or movies?
Books

Food

Do you like to cook or go out for dinner?
Cook

What is your favorite meal?
Roast Beef & Vegetables

Miscellaneous

What is your favorite book and why?
Kings in Grass Castles, because it deals with the opening up of the Australian Outback from Wilcannia NSW where we now live

If you could meet your great-great grandparents, what would you ask them?
What were your first thoughts about settling in Gisbourne Victoria when you arrived in Australia 1841

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Glen McGrath, I would liked to have had the chance and been good enough to play at this level

If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?
It took 45 years to be where I am now. It would have meant I could have been living my dream sooner

What is your favorite movie? Why?
Burke and Wills / Exploring outback Australia

What might surprise people about you?
Softie at heart

If you could muster the courage, what would you like to do?
Learn to fly my own aeroplane

If you could take only three items with you to a space colony, what would they be? (Your family is already coming with.)
Gun, Billiard Table and my Rotary Cricket Blazer

What is the best advice you have given your children?
Don't be afraid to take a chance

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
Kangaroo, because they are on the hop all the time

Describe the most beautiful sight you have ever seen:
The Mountain Range flying into New Zealand

Family secret for treating a cold?
Rub chest with Vicks Vapour rub

Where would you like to retire?
Cattle Station in Central Australia

The world will be a better place when…
Poilo is finally arradicated world wide