Serendipity - Phillip Island RSL Club - Restaurant€¦ · football jerseys and footballs It’s free for the kids so pick up your token from the bistro counter at time of ordering

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Q&A with our chefs 1 - 2

Remembrance Day - Kokoda - Members survey 3

Members promos 4

Joey's Kids Club, Kids are 1 Fun Day 5

Father's Day competition

Welfare round up 6 - 7

Men's Shed 8

Morning Melodies - Vale 9

Islander's Day Club 10

Member contribution Poem from a dog

Diary Dates 11

Member contribution - Chris Thompson 12

Members phots - Trivia - Playful Puggles 13

Bingo - Raffle

RSL Committee portfolios 14

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

What’s cooking?The Phillip Island RSL is very proud of its team of chefs who create meals seven days a week lunch and dinner serving over 130,000 meals in a year. You rarely see them as they go about their business, chopping, peeling, preparing, baking, creating new dishes, stock taking, ordering, rostering, testing new dishes, serving up and cleaning up. So we thought we’d introduce the team so you can put a face behind the meal that has been lovingly prepared for you.

Q&A with Head Chef...Neil DouglasQ: Where did you grow up?A: Born in Diamond Creek, grew up eating blackberries growing wild in the back yard and later moved to MoorabbinQ: How long have you been cheffingA: Became an apprentice chef at 19 and a qualified chef for over 30 yearsQ: Places you have workedA: 10 years in Queensland including Hamilton Island, Fraser Island and many 5 star dining establishments on the WhitsundaysQ: What’s your favourite dish on our menuA: Seared scallopsQ: What do you like to cook at homeA: BBQs Q: What inspired you to train to be a chefA: Mum, she was a great cookQ: Do you do all the cooking at homeA: My wife cooks at home – she’s an awesome cookQ: Apart from cooking, what’s your favourite thing to do to relax A: Catching up with friends, horse racing and fishing – used to love a surf and played baseball for 30 years at Moorabbin.

Q&A with Sous Chef...Surdeep Singh (aka Bounty) Q: Where did you grow up?A: North Indian state of PunjabQ: How long have you been cheffingA: 15 yearsQ: Places you have workedA: Sofitel, Ringwood Club and Continental HotelQ: What’s your favourite dish on our menuA: Seared scallopsQ: What do you like to cook at homeA: Pizzas, tacos, curry puffs, filos, samosasQ: What inspired you to train to be a chefA: It’s something I’ve always done as a childQ: Do you do all the cooking at homeA: My wife does a lot of cooking but I enjoy preparing special meals on my days off or when we have guests comingQ: Apart from cooking, what’s your favourite thing to do to relax A: I love music and would love to be a singer.

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Neil DouglasBounty

Serendipity Spring newsletter 2017

Neil and Bounty participated at the recent Tastes of Phillip Island in Cowes preparing their favourite dish, seared scallops and chicken satay. The general public loved the chance to meet the chefs and try dishes from our menu.

MukeshRonni


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Q&A with Chef...Mukesh SathvaraQ: Where did you grow up?A: Born in Ahmedabad which is located in Gujarat state (western India). I grew up in a small town Vihar which located in northern Gujarat where 80% of people are vegetarianQ: How long have you been cheffingA: 7 yearsQ: Places you have workedA: Fish seafood and grill restaurant, Docklands Dawaat a feast - Indian restaurant Hoppers Crossing - Jollymiller cafe - Greens boroughQ: What’s your favourite dish on our menuA: Pork cutletQ: What do you like to cook at homeA: Mostly different type of spicy curries Q: What inspired you to train to be a chefA: We are living in multicultural society in Australia. Nowadays peoples eating habits have changed from traditional to different cuisines. People now try different types of food which is more challenging and inspirational. The great team work in kitchen gives me inspiration.Q: Do you do all the cooking at homeA: Twice a weekQ: Apart from cooking, what’s your favourite thing to do to relax A: I enjoy movies and the news and I always try to visit natural places and I also enjoy photography in my spare time.

Q&A with Chef...Shawkat Khan (aka Ronni)

Q: Where did you grow up?A: Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh.Q: How long have you been cheffingA: Started working in a kitchen from 2004 and qualified as a chef in 2008.Q: Places you have workedA: Angeluccis, South Yarra; Café Lagom, Malvern and Steakhouse, Port Melbourne.Q: What’s your favourite dish on our menuA: Lamb backstrap and the Saganaki.Q: What do you like to cook at homeA: Paella and rice dishes. Q: What inspired you to train to be a chefA: My inspiration to be a chef is self satisfaction.Q: Do you do all the cooking at homeA: My house mate does most of the cooking at home.Q: Apart from cooking, what’s your favourite thing to do to relax A: I love cricket, listening to music, singing, riding my bike and catching up with friends and family.

What’s cooking?Q&A with two more of our great team members.

Lamb backstrap Saganaki Seared scallops

The annual RSL Poppy Appeal is fast approaching with sales commencing 28th October. Volunteers are sought to help sell poppies so if you have been a helper in the past, or want to be a helper this time round, please leave your name and phone number with Admin - 5952 1004 - Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

We make it as easy as possible for you – most venues are indoors, you are seated at a table and given on going support – you don’t have to be a member of the RSL to volunteer your time. All monies raised from the Appeal go directly to RSL Welfare programs.

If you are reliable and community minded, why not give it a try?

Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal


Thank you to members and guests who attended the world premiere of the documentary Kokoda – the spirit lives commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign of WW2.

The producer and director of the film Patrick Lindsay said his motivation was all about educating Australians about the incredible bravery, sacrifice, endurance and ultimate victory our Diggers made 75 years ago on the Kokoda Track in order for Australians to enjoy the freedom they have today. Over $750 was raised which will go towards the Kokoda Track Foundation for use in its programs in Papua New Guinea. There have been many requests for a copy of the dvd – according to Limestone Studios, a dvd is forthcoming and will be available to purchase – stay tuned.

Did you now that the PIRSL library has 10 books in the library about Kokoda? You are welcome to borrow them – contact Admin Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Pictured is committee member, Peter Paul, Library co-ordinator and wife Glenyce. Volunteers are sought to assist with the upkeep of the Library. Contact Peter Paul on 0417 375 729

Kokoda – the spirit lives

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Saturday 11th November at 11:00am – Cowes Cenotaph You are welcome to join the President and Committee at the RSL for light refreshments in the ANZAC Room afterwards.

Remembrance Day

It’s that time of year again where we actively seek your input on your Club, its activities, offerings, menus, member benefits and the future. Please help us by completing the survey which is on the home page of our website: www.phillipislandrsl.com.au or printed versions available in the Bistro. As a gesture of thanks, 10 members will win an additional $10 in RSL Rewards points – that 1000 points!

Member survey – have your say!

www.phillipislandrsl.com.au

Member promosSeptemberMonday and Tuesday – Take another 15% off your meals and drinks in addition to the current member discount – available during lunch and dinner service only.

Wednesday – Family parma day - $13 adults and $6 kids

Thursday – Seniors’ Steak Special – 180g porterhouse or scotch – Members only $15 and non members $20 – available to patrons with a valid seniors card.

Use your RSL Rewards cards on footy finals match days and you could WIN one of five double passes to the grand final.

OctoberTuesday and Thursday – take another 15% off your meals and drinks in addition to the current member discount during lunch and dinner service only.

Wednesday - Family parma day - $13 adults and $6 kids.

Thursday – Mystery Senior’s Special lunch and dinner.

Members will have the chance to WIN a VIP experience at Oaks Day simply by swiping their RSL Rewards card at the kiosk and/or when purchasing meals and drinks.

NovemberService members eat free at lunch times each Thursday in November (from the Senior’s menu)Make sure you keep November 30 free as one lucky member will WIN $20k in cash plus there are 4 x $500 prizes to win as runner up prizes. You must be in the venue between 6:30pm and 8:00pm to be eligible to win.


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Renew your membership in

November/December for

the chance to win a car!

School holidays are just around the corner so if you’re looking for a fun activity for the kids/grandkids, book them into the Scientwists on Wednesday 4th October presented by Joey's Kids Club.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL – phone Admin Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm to book your Joey into either the 11am or 1pm session.

JOEYS EAT FREE* Monday to Friday 25th September to 6th October - lunch times and will receive a free showbag of activities.*With every main adult meal purchased

Joey's Kids Clubschool holiday fun!


24th September from 12:30 pm to 2:30pm. The theme is AFL finals so children will be decorating paper football jerseys and footballs

It’s free for the kids so pick up your token from the bistro counter at time of ordering.

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Nathan Medhurst: “Don’t eat yellow snow”

Kylie Vines: “Treat others the way you want to be treated and don’t let little things get you down”

Rob Brown: “Fathers teach through their actions and inactions. I learnt a lot from my dad on how to be there for your kids but also to let them grow and become their own person. This has helped me be a better dad for my three boys.”

Sammy Jo Van Langengerg:“Dad’s always said never go fishing without him. Once you catch a fish always make sure dad’s there to take it off the hook and re-bait the line…that way he can say he caught it also!”

The recent Father’s Day Facebook competition yielded some great comments about dad and four lucky facebookers won their dad a free ten minute Go Kart ride at the GP Circuit:

Welfare round up


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Veterans Health Week – 21st to 29th OctoberWelfare Services proudly presents a special event for all our veterans and Legacy ladies and their families or carers thanks to NJF Veterans Exercise.

Post War Survive To Thrive Program

This is the veteran organisation that created the world first online PTSD and transitioning personal development program for current and former service personnel with on line peer to peer support. Created by an Iraq veteran, Dane Christison and have been proven to maintain outstanding results for service families.

Check out their latest facebook video on the program:www.facebook.com/survivetothrivenation/videos/1461421507214188/

Here is a link to the website: http://survivetothrivenation.com/post-war-survive-to-thrive-program/

Veterans Wellness Day Tuesday 24th October at 10:00am in the ANZAC RoomNJF Veterans Exercise is a fully funded Nationwide company specializing in Veteran health and wellbeing.

Healthy morning tea provided. Can you please phone Welfare Services on 59521004 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm to register your attendance.

NJF use exercise prescription to treat and prevent injuries and continuing chronic conditions/diseases.

Our university qualified staff will be covering a range of topics:

• How to treat/manage/prevent a range of injuries

• Treatment methods for a range of chronic conditions and diseases

• How appropriate exercises can assist with an individual’s mental health

• Information on funding for all services provided by NJF through DVA/Medicare

• Our War Widows and Veterans partners program

Bass Coast Veterans Centre

Welfare Services have been working closely with the Wonthaggi RSL/Bass Coast Veterans Centre. Julie has continued as an assistant one day a week with Veteran Support and we have also been assisting in the sourcing of veterans to take part in the Oral History Interviews Program, which is taking place through the Bass Coast Veterans Centre.

www.facebook.com/survivetothrivenation/videos/1461421507214188/

http://survivetothrivenation.com/post-war-survive-to-thrive-program/


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Volunteer Management We have been receiving a steady flow of new volunteer applications. The majority of these volunteers are looking to be involved with the transport program and the breakfast program.

We have also been in the process of renewing police checks for current volunteers. The Better Impact Database System has made this process fairly straight forward.

Home Visits Our home visit program is up and running and is proving to be a huge success with our members who are isolated in the community. Through our volunteers who conduct home visits we will be able to establish how to best support our members, which in turn will give us a clearer understanding of what we can do and how we are able help.

The Circle of Friends ProgramThe guests have been enjoying the lunches and we look forward to keeping this program afloat. Already we are seeing positive outcomes from this program where attendees are contacting each other outside of this once a month gathering. It is rewarding to see the friendship and camaraderie that’s developing with this group and we look forward to establishing another in the not too distant future.

Legacy WeekTo celebrate Legacy Week 2017 Welfare Services presented the Legacy Ladies with $25 venue vouchers (one per Legatee). The RSL also assisted with engaging volunteers to assist with the selling of Legacy badges at our local supermarkets etc.

Vietnam Veterans Day18th August Despite the horrendous weather, a small group of veterans assembled in the ANZAC Room for a tribute service officiated by President, Tom Mallaghan and prayers given by Anglican Minister Amy Turner.

Welfare round up

Phillip Island RSL Community Men’s Shed

Attendances at the two weekly sessions has continued to be high, as many as seventeen at a time, this is despite a number of members away on their annual pilgrimage north or overseas.

Projects completed or underway include the construction of four outdoor picnic tables, repairs to a number of chairs that will be offered for sale, repair to a swivel chair, manufacture of a turned leg for a small table, restoration of a set of drawers and a school desk, manufacture of a planter box, repairing two board games for the Day Club, reducing the size of a dining table and as usual some members are involved with their own projects.

The extension to the Shed has reached practical completion with the electrical wiring now finished. The wiring was carried out by John Pittironi a former electrician, John is a member of the Shed, work was completed under the licence of his son. Some minor internal and external work will be completed over the next month. While the additional space is not large it is already being well used. A number of “house keeping” tasks are being completed now we have the extra space.

Members of The Shed have attended Cluster meeting of Sheds at Korumburra and Warragul. We have agreed to host a Cluster meeting in September 2018.

On Sunday 10th September ten members attended attending a Woodworking show at the Caulfield Racing Course.

It is intended to conduct an open day of the Shed on the Saturday preceding the Melbourne Cup. The purpose of the event is to show case the Shed and at the same time offer items for sale.

Since the beginning of June nine new men have become members of the Shed.

This has increased our numbers to thirty.

CONTACT DETAILS: Terry Heffernan: 0438 808 428or the PIRSL - 5952 1004 Email: [email protected]


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SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBERFROM 9:30AM TO NOONCOME AND SEE WHAT

WE DO AND HAVE ON SALE

MEN’S SHEDSale

[email protected]

SEPTEMBERTuesday 26th

Classic CountryStarring Col Perkins

OCTOBERTuesday 31st

A Tribute to the CroonersStarring Issi Dye and Garry Johns

NOVEMBERTuesday 28th

Hit Parade & Christmas Show Starring Glen Starr

Morning Melodies program

The Phillip Island RSL Recognises The Passing Of The Following Members

– VA L E –

Hendrick Van CaemJack Taylor

Joan Summerton John Allen

Elma Williams (Legatee)


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A new Morning Melodies seating arrangement was trialled utilising the ANZAC Room for last month’s program featuring Tony Diamond and his tribute to Neil Diamond, which proved to be successful.

The program has become so successful that space has become a challenge so it’s hoped this new arrangement will continue into the future. The September show has already sold out nevertheless, we do keep a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Note: Bookings for Morning Melodies are taken on the next day of the previous show.

*Program subject to change

2017 Program*

A poem from a dogYou feed me when I’m hungry

You keep water in my dishYou let me sleep on anything

Or in any place I wish

You sometimes let me lick your handsOr even lick your face

Despite the fact I licked myselfIn every private place

You taught me how to come when calledYou taught me how to sit

You always let me go outsideSo I can take a S...

You’ll always have my loyaltyUp to the bitter end

cause after all it’s plain to seeYou are my best friend

( Anonymous )

Members – you are invited to submit photos or stories that you

can share with other members.

Please send to:[email protected]

Thanks Kaye Canin for submitting the Poem from a Dog.


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2017 Calendar25th September Musical bingo

2nd October Puzzles and trivia

9th October Guest speaker and Ian Burns crafts

16th October Day trip to the Casino including a buffet lunch – Bus is $20 members/$25 non members and lunch will be around $7 - $8, departing 9am

23rd October DVD Day

30th October Guest speaker from the Lavender Farm

6th November Dress up for our 11th birthday and Cup Eve at the Seniors Citizens

Club including a 2 course meal, prizes for the best Cup hats, sweeps and fun! $15 members only

13th November Guest speaker from Puffing Billy – Don Horsborough

20th November Boat trip on the Kasey Lee

27th November Final Christmas craft, trading tables

Islander's Day ClubIslander's Day Club meets at 10:00am most Monday’s at the ANZAC Room

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT - Kaye Cannin - 5952 2097 BH

[email protected]

Diary dates*

23rd September-8th October School holidays

24th September Sunday Funday 12:30pm to 2:30pm

26th September Morning Melodies from 10:00am

29th September AFL Grand Final public holiday

30th September AFL Grand Final – come and watch it on the big screens in our Sports Bar - $5 pot and pie special

4th October School holiday workshop – Scientwists Fizzle & Pop Show 11:00am & 1:00pm – presented by Joey’s Kids Club

4th October Trivia at 7:30pm

6th – 8th October Australian Superbikes

13th October Vietnam and back - Lunch with Jim Archbold

14th October Blessing of the Bikes – San Remo

20th – 22nd October Moto GP

24th October Veterans Wellness Day

29th October Sunday Funday 12:30pm to 2:30pm

31st October Morning Melodies from 10:00am

1st November Trivia at 7:30pm

7th November Melbourne Cup Day – join us for a great day of racing including Fashions on the Field and the Punters Club

11th November Remembrance Day at 11:00am at the Cowes Cenotaph

26th November Sunday Funday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm

27th November Members Colossal Christmas Draw commences

28th November Morning Melodies from 10:00am

*Program subject to change


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Having ventured into Vung Tau harbour on two separate occasions, firstly in HMAS Vampire in April/May 1966, and later in HMAS Parramatta in April 1968, one can begin to appreciate the vulnerability that ships find themselves in once they are anchored, and in hostile waters, they in fact become very large sitting targets.

There are many ways that they can attempt to protect themselves from attack, and in the cases listed above every endeavour was incorporated to ensure that the battalions and their equipment were firstly disembarked as quickly and safely as possible, and the battalion being relieved was embarked to begin their well-deserved trip to home waters.

On my first trip to Vung Tau we had just completed performing gunfire support for British troops in Borneo, and were directed to pick up HMAS Sydney at the now famous Manus Island, provide protection, and see her safely back to Manus on completion.

As an ordinary seaman, my action station on Vampire was in Alpha turret, the most forward set of double 4.5” guns. Having gone into war watches (4hrs at your normal workplace, 4hrs at your action station, and 4 hours to rest on a continuing basis),well prior to reaching landfall, we were finally stood down after the anchors were dropped and our position stabilised. We had been receiving the US forces radio for the last couple of days, and were definitely enjoying the rock music, but as we cracked the gun house doors and spilled out onto the focsal to stretch our legs we weren’t prepared to witness a flight of choppers passing overhead and moving from side to side in unison with the beat of the music, this was definitely a different war from the one we had just left.

On both occasions, my ships were inside Vung Tau and the surrounding waters, our first priority naturally was to protect our own watertight integrity, you have to be afloat to be able to assist others. This protection was conducted in many ways, by armed water patrols conducted by your own ships boats dropping scare

charges (unarmoured hand grenades) designed to deter or stun underwater swimmers, intermittently turning on the sonar array, which would obtain the same results, or primarily by clearance divers patrolling and checking for the presence of explosives or other enemy swimmers. Each small ship (Destroyer or Frigate) carried a clearance diver, assisted by a couple of rating who had also completed a shallow water divers course, should the need arise. HMAS Sydney I believe had her own dive store, and Clearance Diving Team 3 had her full complement ashore in Vung Tau to assist, so we were hopefully fully protected in this regard.

There is no doubt that those involved in this type of underwater protection really put themselves in harm’s way, prepared to fight against the normal elements that Vung Tau presented, almost no visibility underwater, untethered debris such as forty-four gallon drums being carried underwater with the tide, and the possibility of encountering a hostile enemy or explosives as an added bonus. On reflection, I’m not really sure why I later pursued a career in both naval and civil diving fields after witnessing these episodes, but while working as a dive master for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors in a later civil capacity, I can assure you the diving was in much better conditions and locations.

I would be remiss on discussing clearance divers if I did not mention a piece of naval folklore that has circulated for many years, and on mentioning it as ANZAC day wears into the afternoon, I am generally assured by one of my fellow committee members that he was on board the Sydney and heard this piece of naval history first hand. The story goes that an Able Seaman (AB) had just completed his clearance diving course, obtaining the rating of (CD) and had drafted on to the Sydney that morning, his name being Errol Francis Gee. For one reason or another he was piped to the bridge that afternoon and it went like this “now hear this, would ABCDEFGee report to the bridge”.

Member contributionChris Thompson, Secretary – Phillip Island RSL

Wednesday night trivia7:30pm first Wednesday of each month in the ANZAC Room FREE FOR MEMBERS – a fun night to exercise the grey matter and win prizes.

Xmas in July – celebrations with Santa and PIRSL VIP membersMeet our 4,000th member – Ashley Anderson from Cowes pictured with Bill Haslett, Committee member

Congrats to Ash Risvi Xmas in July hamper winner

Legacy’s 31st birthday – Val Rayner-President; Jane Ross and Di Holtrup, Treasurer

Lilian Kump – winner of Father’s Day hamper


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Resumes Wednesday 11th October at 10:00am in the Kids Room.Enjoy a cuppa and cake for $5 and a fun playgroup session with your tot – different activity each week – it’s fun and it’s special time out with mum/parent/guardian and child.

FREE PLAYGROUP

ALL WELCOME

Every Thursday in the ANZAC Room

Eyes down at 1:00pm.

Friday Night Members Raffle in the Members Lounge. All monies raised help our veterans and their families – you could win a fruit tray, wine or beer! Tickets on sale from 5:30pm to 7:15pm.

Phillip Island RSL CommitteePortfolios

Tom MallaghanPresident

Identify new business, public relations/media

Bruce Shelton Vic President

Memorabilia, School Breakfast program, Education

Chris ThompsonSecretary

Day Club, Region 10 and kindred groups

Steve DavieTreasurer

Chair Finance & Risk Management committee

Terry Heffernan Chair - Welfare Sub Committee

Men's Shed, building and grounds

Peter PaulLibrary, appeals,

education

Michael CurwoodAppeals, fundraising raffle,

welfare

Bill HaslettSporting groups,

membership


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Documents

Serendipity - Phillip Island RSL Club - Restaurant€¦ · football jerseys and footballs It’s free for the kids so pick up your token from the bistro counter at time of ordering