march 2012

THE EURASIANTHE EURASIANTHE EURASIANTHE EURASIAN

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President’s Message

Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Business Classifieds

2

Sunday Lunch 2

23rd Anniversary

Photos

3

Papiah Kristang

Article and

Happy Birthday!

4

News and

Golf

5

Nomination

Form for

Management

Committee

6

Members Affairs

& Renewal

7

Seniors Events

& Annual

Awards

8

AGM Notice

and Elections

9

Weekend Away

at Myalup

10

Weekend Away

at Myalup

11

My Calendar 12


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Special points of interest:

ELECTION OF OFFFICERS AEAWA AWARDS SINGAPORE EA REUNION 23rd ANNIVERSARY DANCE

Dear Members I hope this message finds all of you well and cop-ing with the hot summer. It was so heartening to see everyone having a good time at our 23rd An-niversary dance on Saturday 18 February. The dance floor was always full although numbers were down this year with less than 100 people attending. Thank you to the Functions Committee and all their helpers and to Eurasia for giving us a smorgasbord of music to dance to. This will be my second last message to you, my friends and I would like to dedicate this message

to you, members of the Australian Eurasian Association of WA. It has been a privilege to be your President for the past two years and I will be leaving office richer for having made your acquaintance. I have met many Eurasian elders who have enriched me with their experiences and ‘stories’ of the old days highlighting the many sacrifices made to give generations to come a better life in Perth. Leaving family and friends and a lifetime of memories is never easy. I often reflect on my life in Singapore – buildings now no longer in existence – many family and friends have passed on or moved away and sometimes I feel a little sad having left what was once my life. Right now as I write this message, two of my dearest friends are making this life changing move from Sin-gapore to Perth and I am sure it will be a bittersweet experience for them. I wish them all the very best.

I have come to appreciate the enormous musical talent within the Eura-sian community and their generosity when it comes to sharing this gift with the Association. To all who have kindly given their time to entertain-ing us at the lunches, dances and other events, thank you so much. And to all the Chefs who month after month make our pallets sing with delight, you are all legends! The quality of food produced at all our lunches would put Master Chef to shame. I am indebted to all of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

For me, the 500th celebration of the Portuguese Landing in Malacca in August last year was the highlight during my term of office. It brought to the forefront that although this event occurred 500 years ago, its signifi-cance is as important to us today as it was then. Contributions from some of our most respected members of the Association like Joan and Charles Reincastle, Fred and Thelma Minjoot, Horace Santa Maria and the Santa Maria family, Daisy Sequerah and the Sequerah family, Roys-ton Santa Maria, Bertha Theseira and so many others made it an occa-sion to remember and cherish and the Sarong Kebaya is one of the most elegant national dress in existence! Yes I am biased.

The Association has so much potential and I know it will continue to grow from strength to strength. Hopefully it will be a place where gen-erations of Eurasians can come to not only experience their unique heri-tage and culture but also to learn some important lessons in life – re-spect, forgiveness, compassion, tolerance and unconditional love. God bless you all. Genevieve De Souza —PresidentTel: 9398 5375 email: [email protected]

Genevieve De Souza

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SUNDAY LUNCH MENU March 11th 2012

Northern Indian beef curry with pratha

Eurasian Mee

Mee Siam

Char Siew Rice

Assorted Cakes

(Menu Subject to

Change)

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Regular Sunday Lunches are at

Redcliffe Community Hall Corner

Morgan Road and Field Avenue in Redcliffe, entrance also from Grand

Parade.

Tickets given out strictly on a

first come first served

basis. Tickets will not be given

out for those who

are yet to arrive.

Lunch served from

12 noon.

Members bringing guests,

please sign in the Visitors Book at

the door.

Hope to see you there!


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23rd Anniversary Dinner Dance23rd Anniversary Dinner Dance23rd Anniversary Dinner Dance23rd Anniversary Dinner Dance

Once again the

Anniversary of our

Association was

celebrated with a

Dinner and Dance.

There were several

ex Presidents in

attendance who

were acknowl-

edged during the

night.

Our President, Genevieve

De Souza thanked the cur-

rent Committee for their

efforts for the Association

over the last 12 months.


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Continuation of Mind Your Language Article -

The Portuguese spread their wings wide, reaching Goa in India and Macau in China on their global ad-ventures hundreds of years ago. Naturally, culture and language are remnants of what they left behind. So, does the Portuguese spoken in these regions bear any similarity to Papiah Kristang?

Marbeck certainly thinks so: “There is a common thread that links former Portuguese colonies, and it is a similar language that has a common Portuguese base mingled with the local language of the country.”

Apparently, Papiah Kristang is on the list of endangered languages, along with 6,000 others. It’s reported that every week, two languages die because the last living person speaking the language passes on.

Marbeck is doing her best to keep the language and its tradition alive. She’s even written books like Un-gua Adanza (An Inheritance) and Linggu Mai (Mother Tongue) on the subject, not to mention what is be-lieved to be the first Kristang play, Seng Marianne. “I have been researching and trying to save Papiah Kristang for 20 years because I am a Malaysian Eurasian, born in Malacca and a native Kristang speaker for over 60 years,” she shares proudly

In 2007, telco Digi honoured her as one of the picks for their ‘Amazing Malaysian” CSR programme, nam-ing her “The Kristang Poet of Melaka.” With the award, she wrote and directed the Kristang musical, Ka-zamintu na Praiya.

Marbeck became inspired to preserve her language after reading about Alaskan Mary Smith in a lan-guage jorna, who at 89, was the last of the Eyak people who knew her mother tongue.

Likewise in many remote parts of the world, the last surviving custodians of a language are in the twilight years of their lives. Marbeck is very much aware that she is in a race against time. According to her, learning Kristang isn’t difficult. “Because of the over-prescribed use of other dominant languages in Malaysia, Kristang was left to ‘die’. My hope and wish is that Papiah Kristang, the Malacca-Portuguese Creole, the Malaysian –Eurasian lan-guage or Bahasa Serani – call it what you wish- will create an awareness about identity, unite the Malay-sian-Eurasian community and save a unique heritage.” Commemorating the quincentenary, Marbeck has three books to share: Bersu Serani – Eurasian Verse and Song, Speak Serani- Comprehensive Bahasa Serani Language Book and the Commemorative Ba-

PAPIAH KRISTANG Article taken from The Star – 27 November 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND CONGRATULATIONS TO CONGRATULATIONS TO CONGRATULATIONS TO CONGRATULATIONS TO ----

Horace Sta Maria, who will be 90! on

7th April 2012 Horace continues to support AEAWA with his

wonderful performances of old favourites. Have a great Birthday Horace!!


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NEWS …………….

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From the EditorFrom the EditorFrom the EditorFrom the Editor The April Newsletter will be my last as Editor. Thanks to all Committee Members whom I have been privileged to work with over the last 3 years, and to John and Lesley Sutton and Sue James who fold the Newsletter, stuff envelopes and post them every month. The ex officio role of Editor will be vacant from the AGM, so if anyone is interested in taking it on, you will need access to Mi-crosoft Publisher and be fairly used to using it. Please contact the next President for more infor-mation. Heather McKenzie

AEAWA CLUB GOLF

For details of the next game,

Please contact — Graeme Mitchell on 0403 336 899


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Below is the nomination form for Management Committee vacancies to be filled at the coming AGM. Once completed, the form is to be posted to The Secretary AEAWA PO Box 875 Cloverdale WA 6105

by 9th March 2012.

The positions vacant are :- President, Vice President, Secretary and 8 Committee Members

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I wish to nominate (please print name) ……………………………………………………………………………………… Membership No…………………….for the position of (please circle as appropriate)

President: Vice President: Secretary: Committee Member:

Proposer: ……………………………………………..

Membership. No……………...Signature……………………………………………..

Seconder: ………………………………………………

Membership .No……………...Signature………………………………………………

Nomination accepted…………………………………………………………

Date………………………….

Nomination Form - AEAWA Management Committee Elections 2012


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MEMBERSHIP

One new member this month—

Eunice,Chang Wai Chin

Please make her welcome when you see her.

Those who wish to pay direct to AEAWA’s Account -

here are the details:-

Account Name: Australian Eurasian Association of W.A. Inc. Bank : Bank West BSB: 306 042 Account Number: 082 139-5 Reference: Subs (name) or (membership number)

A reminder that 2012 fees became due on

31st December 2011

Please post the form below with your cheque to renew your

Fees for 2012 or pay me at the Sunday Lunch or pay direct to

AEAWA– as noted above.

Pensioner: 1 yr $15 or 3 yrs $40.50

Single: 1 yr $19 or 3 yrs $51.30

Family: 1 yr $28 or 3 yrs $75.60

Charles Reincastle [email protected] Members Affairs Tel: 92769439/0404215042

NOTE: ONLY FINANCIAL MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO ATTEND AND VOTE AT THE AGM

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Send this form to AEAWA Members Affairs PO Box 875, Cloverdale WA 6105


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SENIORS EVENTS - MARK YOUR DIARY …

Not just for Seniors—but for All Members and Friends!

Hi everyone,

The next event organized by the Seniors Committee will be the Annual Chinese Dinner. Annual Chinese Dinner: - Date: - Saturday 10th. March 2012. Venue: - Wah Sun Chinese Restaurant Crn. Walter Road, Coode Street Morley. Opposite The Morley Bowls. Cost: - $25.00 pp. Drinks: - B.Y.O. Time: - 7.00 PM

Come and enjoy the evening with friends.

Final Registration- 5th. March 2012. Ring Joan, if interested, ASAP.

NOTE: Those who have registered and have not confirmed by the 5th. March will be charged

God Bless, see you at the next Sunday Lunch. Seniors Coordinator Joan Reincastle 92769439/0419906719

The Ida Da Silva Award for The Arts Ida Da Silva was a founding member of AEAWA and devoted much of her time to continuing the traditions of Portuguese dancing and singing. Ida’s work is commemorated by this award made to a young member for achievement in any of the artistic fields. The Andrew Clarke Award for Sport Andrew Clarke was famous for his sporting achievements especially on the Hockey field, and for his encouragement of young people in sport. Andrew is remembered each year by this award for sporting achievement. The Ivan Richards Award for Community Service We are pleased to remember Ivan’s long record of service to the Community by this award. Unlike the other awards which are applied for, members can nominate another member based on their service to the community. Forms are on our web site. Closing date was strictly 24 February 2012 . No applications/nominations received after that date will be considered.

AEAWA ANNUAL AWARDS


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YOUR ASSOCIATION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Agenda and Minutes Contrary to previous advice, the Agenda and Minutes of the 2011 AGM are not enclosed with this Newsletter as the Management Committee decided to post them out separately. The Agenda of course will follow the format of previous years. If you are coming to the AGM, please bring those papers with you. Attendance at the AGM - Catering For catering purposes (yes, lunch will be provided for free) it is essential that Daisy Westerhout knows how many members are coming to the AGM. At our lunch on Sunday 11 March there will be a list for you to put in the names of those who are coming. If you are not able to be at the lunch, then it is important that you contact Daisy by phone on 9456 5435 and let her know you are coming along. What to do on arrival It is essential also that on arrival you enter your attendance in the Attendance Register which will be with Charles Reincastle at the main entry door off the padang - a reminder that only financial members will be able to participate in the AGM. If in doubt please check your eligibility with Charles on 9276 9439. Management Committee Vacancies As previously advised, there are vacancies for President, Vice President, Secretary and 8 Committee Members. Elsewhere in this Newsletter you will find the nomination form (page 6) – if you are interested in helping the Association by nominating for any or all of the vacancies, please have your nomination form correctly completed and posted to The Secretary, Australian Eurasian Association, PO Box 875, Cloverdale, WA 6105 by 9 March 2012. Alternatively you could bring the completed nomination form to the Sunday lunch on 11 March 2012 and make sure it is given to me, either directly or through Charles Reincastle. Resolutions at the AGM As previously advised, any financial member wishing to move a resolution at the AGM is to give notice of the resolution in writing to the Secretary at the above address no later than 7 days before the AGM - in other words, no later than 25 March 2012. Such a resolu-tion must also have a seconder. Queries If any member has any query about the AGM then please contact me by phone on 9389 7105. Frank Hedges Secretary

2012 AGM of AUSTRALIAN EURASIAN ASSOCIATION OF WA APRIL 1st 2012


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Weekend Away at Myalup

On Friday 3rd Feb-ruary 32 members and friends arrived at Myalup Indian Ocean Retreat for 3 days of fun and relaxation. 4 more joined us there in their own caravans. The beach and ocean views were spectacular and the company was as enjoyable as ever. Friendship both old and new, great food to share, music and laughter provided the recipe for a very happy weekend.

Some went to visit the Collie Coal Mine exhibit, while others chose to visit Bunbury and relax later back at the chalets. Thanks to Mario and Mike for the wonderful music, and to Robert and May Harding, Joan and Charles Reincastle for the organisation, and to Dennis and Joan Arklie for organising the Satur-day night Bingo session after a delicious BBQ.

H. McKenzie (Editor)

As you can see—we didn’t go hungry!! Sing-a-long in full swing!


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Myalup Weekend Away Robert and the 2 Joans “down the coal mine”

The serious business of barbecuing... both big and small!


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YOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Genevieve De Souza 93985375

Vice President John Sutton 0437 286 301

Secretary Frank Hedges 93897105

Treasurer Carol Richards 0411 812 981

Seniors Joan Reincastle 92769439

Member’s Affairs Charles Reincastle 92769439

Catering Daisy Westerhout 94565435

Children’s Party Thelma Green 94547251

Functions Margaret Chowdhurie 0403 179 505

Committee Member Sue James 93321294

Committee Member/Golf Graeme Mitchell 0403 336 899

Committee Member Valerie Whitaker 0412 572 476

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Western Australia 6105

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Or email

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Please contact any one of the

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My Calendar 2012

MARCH 2012 • 10th Annual Chinese Dinner • 11th Sunday Lunch • 23-24 Singapore EA Reunion

APRIL 2012 • 1st April Annual General Meeting – Financial Members ONLY (early due to Easter)

MAY 2012 • 6th Sunday Lunch (early due to Mother’s Day)

JUNE 2012 • 10th Sunday Lunch

JULY 2012 • 8th Sunday Lunch

AUGUST 2012 • 12th Sunday Lunch

march 2012

Documents

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sequerah family

presidents message

anniversary dance dear

respected members

eurasian elders

life changing

dearest friends