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Volume 79, Tuesday 19 November 2013
There are three key activities organised for the remainder of this month: Bill Early
Trophy (see details below), Graffiti Removal (Sunday 24/11 9am – 11am Russell
Street, Essendon) and Bare Foot Bowls (see details below). A lot of time and effort
has gone into planning these activities. EVERY member is requested to show your
support to the Club by attending at least one of these. All of them are also open to
friends and family. Thank you.
Today’s Meeting A lovely day to be on the banks of the Marybyrnong.
Following on from last week’s travel story from Neil Henderson we had Michael Pepi
telling us this week about his and Judy’s recent cruise from Canada to New York city which was then capped off by some time in Washington DC and then a few days in a
wonderful old resort in West Virginia known as Greenbrier Resort. The resort included
three golf courses and was established in the 18th century. During the Civil War it was
used as a war hospital. Of most interest to Michael was the massive on-site bunker
built at the height of the Cold War. It was maintained in “ready to run” state, fully stocked/replenished with food, hospital and pharmacy supplies, generators, fresh
water, fuel etc and was big enough to house 1100 US politicians to enable them to
continue to govern in the advent of nuclear attack.
This week’s guest speaker was Nicole Hardwick. Nicole is an Essendon resident. She is a pharmacist with her business in Glenroy. She is a wife, mother of four boys and
volunteer for Look good feel better: a programme that runs in 24 countries that is
aimed at making cancer therapy patients look and feel better about themselves.
Nicole has been volunteering for over three years facilitating Look good feel better
work shops mostly at John Fawkner hospital and sometimes at Sunshine and Footscray.
These work shops run for 2.5 hours to teach patients ways to use make-up, wigs etc to
help mask the side effects of their treatments.
Bylaws: By now you should have correspondence from Secretary Rob advising that we
will be voting on changes to our By-Laws put forward by the Rotary International
Council of Legislation. The vote will take place Tuesday 3/12/13. There are many
procedural amendments. Examples of the changes: “New Generations” will now be
known as “Youth” and district assembly is now district training assembly. More material
changes are that the formal grievance procedures have been reworked and the
concept of an optional satellite club has been introduced (preliminary discussion at
Board suggests we have no immediate interest in this concept). Read Rob’s email for
a full list of changes if you are interested. And, Yes we really do need to vote the
changes – but thankfully en masse, not individually. Your cooperation appreciated.
Look good feel better is volunteer driven with the support of the Cosmetics industry
who donate 100,000 units of product valued at $2.5m p.a. It is structured as being a
free, non-medical, non-commercial and brand neutral programme. Participants
improve self esteem, self image and confidence and feel a greater sense of control
over their treatment side effects. All of which in turn can be a driver to better
treatment outcomes.
More details can be found at www.lgfb.org.au
The Rotary Club of Essendon
P.O Box 161
Essendon, VIC 3040
Club President: Boris Struk
Club Secretary: Rob Thomas
www.rcessendon.com.au
Hire of Club trailer
Do you need a mobile BBQ for your next function? Then consider our club trailer. See Sam Morello for details.
Youth/Vocational Committee change of date: Note that
the next meeting of this committee will be held Monday
25/11/13 at Lisa Lowcock’s. Please RSVP Lisa if not already done.
Today’s attendance: 29 members plus 4 guests:
David Auletta – Past DG 4890 Buenos Aires
Dr John Banks - David’s son in law
Philip Moon – Korea
Nicole Hardwick – guest speaker
The Four Way Test:
Of the things we think,
say or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all
concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL
and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to
all concerned?
Next week: Annual General Meeting plus Grant Sheldon
Rotarians Recreation Release.
President Boris’ quote for the week: The strength of the
Team is each member. The strength of each member is the
Team.
2013-13 AGM: 1pm, Tues 26th November, Anglers Tavern, where PP Grant will conduct
the AGM – Any business to be raised requires notification in writing to Secretary Rob
before the AGM. Please note PP Grant will not be giving a summary of 2012/13 year. This was done in June. Anyone who missed it and is interested in it can find past Contact
Editor Stephen Roe’s review of it on our web site -> Contact -> Volume 78 issue 47
Agenda
Confirm minutes of 2012 meeting (attached at end of this edition of CONTACT)
Receive Financial Statements and Auditors Report
Any other business previously notified
2015/16 President Elect
2014/15 Board
Xmas function: Tues 17/12. Will be held at Fredrick’s again
this year. Please note that this year there will not be a pre-xmas breakfast meeting
Relay for Life Fund raiser: Sunday 2/2/14 from 12 noon at the
Pepi’s Country Estate, “Llandeilo” . Please diarise. Details to
follow.
Your editor with past exchange student Charlotte’s dad at the restaurant that the
Rotary Club of Saverne, France meets at each week (no wonder Charlotte was not a
massive fan of Fredrick’s):
Weekly Raffle: John Gorman
failed to draw the Joker (again!). Jackpot now circa $900. As they say in the classics – You have to be in it to Win it; so meeting attendance has it’s benefits!
ROTARY DISTRICT 9800 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE
Applications are now being sought from potential team
members
2013-201
An International Exchange Program for Young Professionals
Sponsored by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
GSE to District 1860 Mannheim Germany
• Business and professional men and women
• Aged 25 -40 in the initial years of their professional life
• Four weeks in the host country
• Study the host country’s institutions and way of life
• Observe their own vocations as practised abroad
• Develop personal and professional relationships
• Exchange ideas
NOTE: Extension of closing date
Nominations close Monday 02nd December 2013
Clubs must advise Applicants to be available for
GSE Team Interviews Sat 07th Dec2013
The Bill Early Trophy is on the line again and we will defend it!!!
RC of Essendon North don’t stand a chance!
BILL EARLY TROPHY 10 PIN BOWLING NIGHT
Wednesday 20th November
RC Essendon vs RC of Essendon North
The Teams: M. Sheldon & K. Sheldon, M.Pepi & G Stephenson, A. Ha & M. Mahoney, S.
Chandler & R. Chandler, N. Henderson & M Henderson, R. Kukk & S. Kukk, L. Lowcock
& A. Lowcock, R. Lawrence & J. Lawrence, B. Struk & I. Struk, P. Condos & S. Condos.
Others: G.Sheldon, J.Pepi, S.Kovakchuk, P.Chandler,
Price: $30 per head for team members. Pay cash on the night. (other guests more than welcome - pay individually for games and/or food).
Venue: AMF 10 Pin Bowling, Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong – opposite Highpoint
entrance at the rear end of the Harvey Norman complex.
Time: Arrive around 6.30pm in time to check in, get fitted out for shoes and ready to
play by 7.00pm
Or if Lawn Bowls is more your style then all members, family and friends are invited to
join in on a fun night organised by Community Committee to close out their
proceedings for 2013….
BAREFOOT LAWN BOWLS Friday 29 November - From 6:00PM
Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club
Holmes Road Moonee Ponds
Cost $10 per person for bowling
BYO picnic and/or meat for BBQ
Drinks available from bar
Family & friends welcome
Bookings to Glenn Smith [email protected] or 0422 480 642
Submission from Jean Abbey:
Age is a quality of mind
If you have left your dreams
behind: if hope is cold
If you no longer look ahead
If your ambitions fires are dead
Then you are old
But if in life you seek the best
And if in life you keep your zest
If love you hold
Then no matter how the years roll by
No matter how the birthdays fly
You are not old - Dr Latner, Buffalo, Canada 1967
Sheldon “celebrity” Holiday snaps: The Queen issues riding instructions to her jockey,
Ryan Moore at Ascot, with Prince Philip and Princess Beatrice offering moral support.
(After starting short priced favourite and running unplaced the jockey was glad the
Tower of London is only a tourist attraction these days!):
ROTARY CLUB of ESSENDON INC.
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on November 27, 2012
Welcome : President Grant Sheldon welcomed members and guests to the AGM of the Rotary
Club of Essendon.
Present : 40 members including Honorary member Judy Steele along with AG Mark
Schirmer, Exchange student Charlotte Salmon and Outgoing Exchange student Elliott
Neagle.
Apologies : nil.
2011 -2012 Presidents Report : Past President Stephen Roe presented a comprehensive overview of the activities
covered in his year as President. Refer to attachment 1.
2011 – 2012 Treasurers Report : Treasurer Glenn Smith outlined income and expenditure statements for both
Administration and Projects. Refer to attachment 2.
Moved : G.Sheldon Seconded : J.Gorman Report
accepted
2013 -2014 Board members : announced by incoming President Boris Struk.
Vice president : Anne Rogers
Secretary : Rob Thomas
Treasurer : Sam Tartaglia / Michael Pepi
Community : Simon Cookson
International : Stephen Roe
Fellowship : Neil Henderson
Club Service : Barbara Wyatt
Vocational / New Generations : Lisa Lowcock
2014 – 2015 President nominee : President Grant confirmed the announcement on Tuesday 13th of November that Lisa
Lowcock was nominated as President for 2014 -2015, this nomination stands as no
additional names were submitted.
Help yourself and help the Club by banking with Strathmore Community
Bank. Take out a home loan and the club will received up to $500,
take out a 3 month fixed term deposit and the club will receive up to
$50 etc. For more details drop into the branch at 337 Napier St or call
branch Manager Philip Stewart on 9374-2607.
Our sponsors. PLEASE note our newest sponsor BMR Financial Group
(John Gregory). We sincerely thank them for their support in doing our annual audit.
Incorporating John Gregory