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Website - http://rotarnet.com.au/users/9/98110/index.htm 26th October 2009 of 11 Volume 44, Number 17

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Weekly Bulletin 2009-2010

Meets every Monday from 6:30pm at L’unico Restaurant 319 Clayton Road, Clayton (Melways 79C2) (No meeting on public holidays)

26th October 2009 Volume 44, Number 17

In This Issue

• Presidents Report

• Important Club Dates

• Golf Day Sponsors

• Last Week & Upcoming Club Program

• Sponsoring Education for Children in Indonesia

• District 9810 News

• Upcoming Events in Monash

• Upcoming Events in Kingston

• Where other clubs meet

• Reminders

• Joke of the Week

• Rotary International News

Presidents Report Hello Rotarians, Our support for Shelter Box and consequently the victims of recent Natural disasters received a small shot in the arm on Sunday at the annual open day of Australian Synchrotron. Our members with the support of Westpac Clayton provided BBQ and drinks to many of the 2300 visitors who visited this unique facility. A large proportion of the visitors were children who appeared to understand clearly the principals and benefits.

The following text may give some insight to the features of the centre. “To most of our visitors, the synchrotron is simply a source of highly intense light ranging from infrared to hard x-rays that can be used for an

impressive array of non-destructive, high-resolution, rapid, in-situ, real-time imaging and analysis techniques. The unique properties of synchrotron light mean that experimental results are far superior in accuracy, clarity, specificity and timeliness to those obtained using conventional laboratory equipment.” For more information please log on to www.Australian Synchrotron Rotary extends our thanks to Westpac Clayton. The President of the Clayton Traders Association and many others who assisted in supporting

this fundraising effort to provide Shelter Box with more resources Enjoy the Week Bob

Important Club Dates

Wednesday 28/10/09 – Cluster meeting. “Healing Hands” at Golden Sands, Blackburn Road, East Burwood. This replaces the meeting on 26th October (further details in this bulletin).


Rotary Four Way Test

"Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?"

Sunday 15/11/09 – “Prawns on the Vine” at 6 Acres Winery (Silvan). Cost $25 per head (Children $5) BYO. If you love prawns do not miss this event. Time is 1:00pm onwards. RSVP by the 9th November to Michael Ellinger. All money raised will go towards “Rotary Projects”.

Wednesday 18/11/09 – Board Meeting starting at 6:00 pm (L’unico Restaurant)

Monday 30/11/09 – Club Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Sunday 13/12/09 – Club Christmas Party at the home of Reddy & Padma Kandadi. 1:00 pm start for lunch. RSVP to Reddy before 1st December.

Friday 26/02/10 to Sunday 28/02/10 – District 9810 Conference. Venue is Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Corner Western Beach & Gheringhap Street, Geelong.

Monday 03/05/10 – Annual Charity Golf Day at Spring Valley Golf course. Further details (TBA).

Golf Day Sponsors

A list of all our 2009 Annual Charity Golf Day sponsors can now be found on the Rotary Club of Clayton web page. To see the sponsors you can

follow the following link:- http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/98110/golf_day_sponsors.htm

All proceeds raised at the Golf Day will support the Rotary response to the communities affected by the Victorian Bushfires.

Last Week & Upcoming Club Program

Last Meeting (19/10): This week our guest speaker was Glenys Pattison who is a member of our club. Glenys is an Employment Consultant / Trainer for the Salvation Army at Employment Plus. Glenys role is to regularly run a Training Program called The Empowerment Program which is run over a ten day period 6 hours per day. Within this program Glenys is to assess skills and attributes that Jobseekers my have and encourage improvement on areas that may need

this. Skills she is using are Training Skills, Active Listening Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Negotiation and Crisis Management skills also using the ability to make each person within the group feel that they have individual attention to address any issues. At times personal issues may arise which have to be attended to out of the group. Assessment is also made if a Jobseeker is work ready or if they may need further


THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 2. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; 4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

assistance in addressing vocational skills or sometimes personal problems. They may be referred to more appropriate services. Consultants play a critical role in contributing to the achievement of

outcome by sourcing quality vacancies and successfully managing vacancies and referrals. Successfully placing job seekers into eligible vacancies. Conducting workplace visits, where required, to ensure job

seekers sustain employment. Outcomes are providing advice to job seekers and other Salvation Army Employment Plus staff on labour market conditions, skills shortages and local employer needs. Ensuring repeat business from employers by providing them with a positive customer experience.

Meeting Notes:

• We are looking for applicants for the “Shine on Awards”. If you know of anyone suitable please see Bill Sides.

• Reminder that there will be no club meetings on the 26th October & 2nd November at Lunicos. The meeting on the 26th is replaced by the cluster meeting on the 28th October at the Golden Sands. Details in this bulletin.

• Bill Sides gave good feedback on a meeting held at Westall SC between himself, Bob Millen & Craig Browne. There are currently plans being put in place to start an “Interact Club” at Westall SC. More details will be provided as this further develops.

• Bob Millen gave an update for the preparation of the “Open day at the Synchrotron” where we will be cooking sausages and Hamburgers for the 2000+ people attending. This year we are supported by the Clayton branch of the Westpac bank. Also Bill

Pontikis has helped with organising the sausages and bread for the day. All money raised will go towards the purchase of a Shelter Box. There will also be a Shelter Box provided on the day for the

public to view. • A reminder about our fellowship / fundraising event “Prawns on the Vine” on the 15th November at 6 Acres Winery. As Ralph & Lesley are away RSVP is required to Michael Ellinger by the 9th November. See the attached flyer in this bulletin for further information.

• The club Christmas lunch this year will be on the 13th December at the home of Reddy & Padma Kandadi. The day will start at 1:00 pm for lunch. RSVP to Reddy by the 1st December.

• We have now started to advertise the club in the local magazine “Clayton @3168” which comes out every quarter. To see the

magazine go to www.claytonshoppingcentre.com.au then click on the link for “Clayton @3168”

• There will be no bulletin starting the week of the 2nd November due to the Cup Day weekend.


Special Announcements

27th October – Wedding Anniversary for Michael & Monica Ellinger.

1st November – Tom Portelli Birthday.

8th November – John Goldspink Birthday.

Apologies = Ed Allchin, John Goldspink, Richard Simmons, John Barnes, Gaye Barnes, Ralph Zuccaro & Lesley Zuccaro Make Ups = None Leave of Absence = Dianne Day

Visitors = Graeme Kemp (RC of Noble Park) Roster for 09/11:

Guest Speaker = Perry Gaylard (Clayton @3168) Chairperson = Dianne Sides Desk = Richard Simmons Visitors = Ralph Zuccaro Roster for 16/11: Guest Speaker = Snr Sgt Geoff Hamilton (Clayton Police) Chairperson = Richard Simmons Desk = Ralph Zuccaro Visitors = Lesley Zuccaro Roster for 23/11: Guest Speaker = (TBA) Chairperson = Ralph Zuccaro Desk = Lesley Zuccaro Visitors = Ed Allchin

Please remember if you cannot perform your rostered job, it is your duty to find a replacement to take your place

Sponsoring Education for Children in Indonesia Our club every year sponsors five orphaned children in Indonesia through RWCS (Rotary World Community Services). Project #85 AP 030/06 provides Education for Children in Indonesia at homes run by The Salvation Army on the Islands of Bali, Java, Sumartra and Sulewesi and at Ambon and Kalamantan. A donation of $110 provides education for the child we sponsor. Of every $ 110 an amount of $10 is taken out to provide a Birthday and Christmas present for the Student, and these presents are usually items of clothing. Donations are received by The Salvation Army from a number

of countries such as Holland, Norway, Sweden, Canada, England, and of course Australia. Our Donation is sent in total to the Salvation Army Head Quarters at Bandung and assists to cover the cost of School books, School uniforms and School fees. We have just been informed that one of our students has finished their education and has left the program and we have been provided a new student. Her name is Novia Eliezer Kinanti (pictured) and her home is Turen Hospital.


She has written a short note for us:- Dear Sponsor, Greetings in Christ. I hope you are fine as

well as me here. Thank you so much for your donation. On 28th June I follow poem theatrical in prom night. The poem theatrical

is followed by 20 people. I really love to write a poem and story. I also have a diary where I

can write anything about me. I also love to

play drama. May god bless you abundantly. There are now over 450 children being sponsored at the thirteen Salvation Army Homes, Outposts and Corps with donations from Rotary, Rotaryannes, Inner Wheel, Rotaract Clubs, Salvation Army Home Leagues, and Private Citizens in Australia. In the year ended December, 2008 $A40,000.00 was sent to Indonesia to the Salvation Army for this Project.

District 9810 News Healing Hands

Interplast District 9810 committee together with the Rotary Club of Nunawading invite you to share in a night of “Healing Hands”

Date: Wednesday, 28th October, 2009 Time: 6:30 for 7:00 pm

Location: Golden Sands Receptions 399 Blackburn Road, East Burwood Cost: $40 per head. Includes 2 course meal, coffee/tea.

Drinks at bar prices

Visiting Doctors Nakarmi and Dongal from Nepal will speak on “The Story of microsurgery (free flaps) in our hospital which was possible

only with the help of Interplast”

Upcoming Events in Monash

Environmental Workshop

To book your place and go in the draw for a door prize, please contact: Anna Mezzetti on 9518 3423 or [email protected]

Beating Water Restrictions

Learn about the different systems available which can make the most of your water. Find out about:

• Greywater systems (diversions and treatments) • Stormwater capture (rainwater tanks, methods of filtering and


harvesting) • The influence of cleaning products on gardens • The regulations and council approvals you need to consider when installing your devices

Water products and technologies will be on hand for you to see.

• 7pm - 8.30pm • Wednesday, 18 November, 2009 • Mulgrave Community Centre 355 Wellington Rd, Mulgrave

Workshop run by The Alternative Technology Association.

Glen Waverley Food, Wine and Music Festival

Sunday, 15 November, 2009

• Time: from 10am - 8pm • Venue: Kingsway, Glen Waverley • Cost: Entry - $2

This inaugural Festival is an initiative of the Glen Waverley Traders

Association whose vision is to create a major up market event that celebrates the best that Glen Waverley has to offer. Kingsway will be transformed into an exciting Festival venue, featuring live jazz and blues

entertainment, a gourmet kitchen with celebrity chefs, delicious foods, and regional wines.

Marquees will be dotted along Kingsway offering an extensive range of

food and wine to tempt every taste-bud. Entertainment will be provided by some of Australia's finest Jazz and blues musicians headlined by Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows.

The Festival is proudly sponsored by the City of Monash.

For further information visit: www.glenwaverleyfestival.com.au or contact Event Co-ordinator Catherine Franklin on 0418 535 254.

Upcoming Events in Kingston Kingston Farmers' Market

Saturday, 7 November 2009 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Buy direct from the growers and producers. Our market offers quality seasonal fruit and vegetables and a unique variety of gourmet local products such as top shelf olive oil, gourmet breads, cheeses and dips, delicious chocolate truffles, licorice and nougat, organic meat and chicken, buffalo sausages, beef, lamb and pork, artisan pasta and sauces


and an excellent range of gluten-free products. LOCATION: Sir William Fry Reserve, Nepean Highway, Highett (Mel 77 G11) CONTACT NAME: Mandy Baigel PHONE: 9581 4746

EMAIL: [email protected]

Where other Clubs Meet

A Rotarian can attend the weekly meeting of any Rotary club around the world. This is a “make-up” and counts as attendance credit when you are not able to attend a meeting of your own club. Details for all District 9810 clubs can be obtained in the district directory or website www.rotary9810.org. Details for clubs around the world are available in the RI Directory (held by the club secretary) and on the RI website (www.rotary.org)

Reminders

Please ensure that the club is aware if you will be missing a meeting. Contact Heather Norling on 9544 4220 by 4 pm on the day of the meeting, if you are not going to be present. Contributions for inclusion into the Bulletin should be passed to [email protected] by Thursday evening of each week.

Joke of the Week

A man is waiting for his wife to give birth. The doctor comes in and informs him that his son was born without torso, arms or legs. The son is just a head! But the father loves his son and raises him as well as he can with love and compassion. After 18 years the son is now old enough for his first drink. Dad takes him to the bar, tearfully tells the son he is proud of him and orders up the biggest, strongest drink for his boy. With all the bar patrons looking on curiously and the bartender shaking his head in disbelief, the boy

takes his first sip of alcohol. Swoosh! Plop! A torso pops out! The bar is dead silent, then bursts into

whoops of joy. The father, shocked, begs his son to drink again. The patrons chant, “Take another drink!” The bartender continues to shake his head in dismay as the boy drinks again.

Swoosh! Plop! Two arms pop out. The bar goes wild. The father, crying and wailing, begs his son to drink again. The patrons chant, “Take another drink, take another drink.” The bartender ignores the whole affair and goes back to polishing glasses, shaking his head, clearly unimpressed by the amazing scenes. By now the boy is getting tipsy, but with his new hands he reaches down, grabs his drink and guzzles the last of it.


Plop! Swoosh! Two legs pop out. The bar is in chaos. The father falls to his knees and tearfully thanks God. The boy stands up on his new legs and stumbles to the left, then staggers to the right through the door and into the street, where a truck runs over him and kills him instantly. The bar falls silent. The father moans in grief. The bartender sighs and says, “He should’ve quit while he was a head”.

Rotary International News

Time to think about February 2010

With the first quarter of the 2009/2010 Rotary year gone, clubs and Districts “down under” are reminded of the need to focus on February 2010 as the special time for

vital community promotion of Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign and the Gates

Challenge. At the 2009 International Assembly in San Diego, USA, Microsoft Founder Bill Gates committed the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to an additional $US255 million to Rotary’s Polio eradication campaign.

The eradication of polio is Rotary’s pledge to the children of the world and this amazing gift followed the Gates Foundation’s original pledge of $US100 million 12 months earlier to “kick start” the drive for the world to End Polio Now! Rotary International agreed to raise $US100 million to match the original gift and, in February, increased the pledge on behalf of clubs and Districts to $US200 million – to be raised by June 30, 2012. Rotary clubs and Districts around the world have responded magnificently and as of September had raised $US93 million.

Senior leaders in New Zealand and Australian-based Rotary Districts are following the lead of the RI Public Image Resource Group and promoting the week surrounding February 23 (Rotary’s birthday), 2010, as the

target for special community celebrations and to facilitate public fundraising. Current District Governors in Australia have been lobbied by Past RI

Directors to throw their full support and resources behind this major initiative. See pages 34-38 of the October edition of Rotary Down Under for an early insight into some of the exciting plans already under way.

However, the real message for clubs and Districts is that NO effective promotional campaign can be planned and staged without adequate


budgets and funding! Check out the 100 ways to celebrate Rotary Day on the website (www.rotarydownunder.com.au). Choose the celebrations that best suit

your club or District and frame your budget accordingly. Plan now to hold special fundraising events to finance your club or District’s public celebrations.

Corporate support needed Similarly, PDG Dick Garner – RI Public Image Resource Group Zone Coordinator – is seeking $25,000 in corporate support for the production of the “primary schools End Polio Now television newscast”. This is a unique concept that will really appeal to Primary School-age children – and grab the attention of major media outlets in Australia. Anyone with leads to such sponsors should contact PDG Dick at [email protected].

Further, Rotary Down Under is keen to find corporate support to finance publication of the splendid Rotary International comic book, Amazing

Stories of Polio. Again, the cost of publication and distribution to Australia’s 6000 primary schools is estimated to cost $20-$25,000. One of the major hurdles in the final eradication of polio has been to spread the knowledge of the deadly impact of the dreaded virus. This comic book communicates the right message very clearly with young people. Again, take time to check it out on RDU’s home page: www.rotarydownunder.com.au

Virtuoso on board

If anyone needed confirmation that the worldwide End Polio Now campaign is really gathering momentum, it surely came with the recent announcement from Rotary International that world famous violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and the world-renowned New York Philharmonic will present the Concert to End Polio on December 2.

Assistant Conductor Daniel Boico will lead the famous orchestra and the concert will take place in the Avery Fisher Hall at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in New York. Itzhak Perlman contracted polio at the age of four and has overcome serious physical challenges to become one of the world’s most celebrated musicians. He is the winner of 15 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 and said in announcing his support for the Concert and

fundraising for the End Polio Now campaign, “The fact that polio is still around is ridiculous. There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to get polio. This is an issue that has to be dealt with immediately”.


New PHF certificates Given the above emphasis on the End Polio Now campaign, Rotarians will

be interested to learn that all Paul Harris Fellow Certificates will carry the End Polio Now logo for the duration of Rotary’s $US200 Million Challenge. New Paul Harris Fellow recognitions from July 1 now include

the unique certificate – which is certain to become a treasured keepsake once polio is eradicated.

Glasses from heaven The Rotary Club of Taradale, NZ, has thrown its support behind Project Heaven – a hearing and vision screening program that has assisted some 340,000 students in Fiji in recent years. Rotarians Bob and Glenys McCaw presented a carton of 80 used reading

glasses to Project Heaven manager Fani Volatabu recently, as part of the club’s genuine effort to help people with eyesight problems. It is the second donation of reading glasses from the Rotary Club of Taradale to Project Heaven.

Wyman leads Probus New Zealand Rotarian George Wyman is the new chairman of the Board of Directors of the Probus Centre – South Pacific.

A member of the Probus Club of East Coast Bays Combined, George is also a member of the Rotary Club of East Coast Bays, and assumes the reins of leadership from immediate Past Chairman Bob Bensley, a member of the Probus Club of Blacktown and the Rotary Club of Prospect, NSW. The immediate past president remains on the Board for a further year of service. The recent annual general meeting of The Probus Centre marked the retirement of Past Chairman Chris Norwood (ACT) and Directors Graham

Lee (South Australia) and Bob Osborne (Victoria). Bob was also the retiring secretary of the Board.

Newly elected members of the Probus Board include Veronica Semmler of the Combined Probus Club of Barossa, (SA), Ken Brand, of the Men’s Probus Club of Hamilton, Vic, and Past District Governor Anne Louttit, of the Candelo and District Probus Club – and the Rotary Club of Bega, NSW. In a unique double for New Zealand Probus clubs, Vice Chairman for 2009-10 is Jean Burford, of the Probus Club of Mt Herbert Ladies, NZ. Other members of the new Probus Board of Directors include PDG John Thorne, of the Rotary Club of North Hobart and the Probus Club of Hobart Macquarie Combined, Tasmania, who is the Treasurer of the Board; PDG Merv Richens of the Rotary Club of Loganholme and the Probus Club of Springwood Inc, Queensland – who is secretary of the Board; Gary Blackler of the Probus Club of West Pennant Hills and the Probus Club of Coonara-Cherrybrook, NSW; Lois Bown, of the Probus Club of Bannister Creek, Western Australia; and PDG Geoff McLennan OAM of the Rotary Club of Deloraine and the Probus Club of Deloraine Combined, Tasmania.

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