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Sergeant Michael called on Roger Leask to say grace and Kelly Abfalter asked all to raise their glasses in a toast to Australia.
Sergeant Michael invited Acting President Dr Peter Condos who welcomed the guests from the Rotary club of Essendon North,
President Rosa Pereira, Max Nicholls, Barbara & Sam.
Peter reminded all present of the Australia day BBQ at the residence of Boris Struk on Thursday 26th starting at 12.30 onwards
he said 2 helpers are needed to assist in setting up the tent on the night before the event, on the 25th night, please contact
Peter. Peter informed those who will be coming on the 26th to bring their own drinks and salad & sweets.
Peter also mentioned about the Relay for Life on Friday 17/18th February and the Art show 25/26th March.
He also mentioned about Gateway Cluster night bowls together with RC Keilor Tuesday 28th February $20 three bowlers per
team
Peter informed those present about the need for home hosting 5 GVE members from the Philippines on Saturday 18th to 24th
February, 3 female medical field workers and 1 male Engineer. A detailed program will be issued when all arrangements are
locked in as much as possible.
Thought for the day – The Brain weighs only 2% of our body weight but consumes 20% of our oxygen uptake
Volume 82, Issue 24
January 17th 2017
The raffle was won by Max Nicholls from the Rotary Club of Essendon North and he also drew the joker to win the cash prize as
well.
Make up – Jack Honson Rotary Club of Kew on the 15th December 2016
Jenney Foster informed those present of the following matters:
Conference booking, there are 11 room booked, please inform Jenny if attending
Myanmar trip details
DIK is now open and packing a container for Cambodia.
Richard Lawrence spoke about the proposed changes to the roads and the railway line that the State Government and the
Council are in the process of negotiating to obtain the best outcome. He stated that several roads will closed due to road
works. Richard also informed all of the opening of the new Caroline Chisholm Society on the 4th March.
Rosa Pereira President of the Rotary Club of Essendon North gave a brief talk about the work their club is doing especially the
work done so far at Western Emergency Relief Networking.
Max Nicholls the winner of the raffle President of the Rotary Club of Essendon North Rosa Pereira
The Rotary Club of Essendon North announced that they will be having their BBQ on Australia Day 26th January at the Moonee
Ponds Bowling Club from 7.45am to 9am.
The guest speaker will be Mr Bill Shorten MP Federal Member for Maribyrnong
Cost $30 per person
Contact – Alan on 0412 298 666
As you are aware, the 3rd Annual Moonee Valley Art Show is fast approaching. Once again it will be
held at St Columbans North Park Mansion, 69 Woodland St Essendon.
Volunteers are needed for the following dates in March:
Thurs 23 – set up
Fri 24 – set up and Gala Opening
Sat 25 & Sun 26 – exhibition, sales, other activities
Mon 27 – pack down
Please consider volunteering for one of our major events of the year. Shifts will be approximately 4 hours,
or more if you are keen, and tasks will be allocated in due course.
Please watch this newsletter or speak to a MVAS Committee member for further updates.
Please email your availability asap to Jane Odgers at [email protected] or call or text 0403
924389.
Many D9800 Clubs have assisted World of Difference over the past few years and Bronwyn and I would be grateful if you could find space in your Club Bulletin to publicise the launch of a fantastic photobook which will raise fund for Cambodia
When 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday February 2nd
Where Media House (The Age) Collins Street (opp Spencer St Station)
Cost Nothing
Thanking you
Mark Stephens
EVENTS CALENDAR DATE SPEAKER/EVENT VENUE
24th Jan 2017 Fellowship meeting The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
Thursday 26th January 2017 Australia Day BBQ Home of Boris & Ineka Struk
31st January 2017 Steve Roe & Richard Lawrence – Kokoda Trek
The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
7th February 2017 TBA The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
14th February 2017 Ladies day – Past & Present The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
Fri 17 & Sat 18 February 2017 Relay for Life
21st February 2017 Joint meeting RC East Keilor The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
28th February 2017 Walk Down Memory Lane – Steve Chandler
The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
3rd March 2017 Delegation to Myanmar & Cambodia
7th March 2017 TBA The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
14th March St Patrick’s day meeting The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
21st March 2017 Fellowship & Veronica promote Art show
The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
Fri 24th March 2017 Art Show Gala Opening
Sat 25th & Sun 26 March Art Show
28th March 2017 Greek Night TBC
30th March to 1st April 2017 District Conference
4th April 2017 TBA The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
18th April 2017 Easter Tuesday The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
25th April 2017 ANZAC Day NO MEETING
2nd May 2017 Military Presentation The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
9th May 2017 Charter Night Ascot House
16th May 2017 NO Lunch Meeting
23rd May 2017 TBA The Anglers Tavern 12.30 pm for 1pm
to 2pm
John L Gregory
Certified Practising Accountant
272 Keilor Road,
North Essendon, VIC 3041
Telephone: 03-9379 1705
Help yourself and help the Club by banking with Strathmore Community Bank. For example, take out a home loan
and the club will receive up to $500. Take out a 3 month fixed term deposit and the club will receive up to $50.
For more details drop into the branch at 337 Napier St or call branch Manager Philip Stewart on 9374-2607.
