rotary contact - final - 26-6-2010
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How many new
members’ hands did
you shake today?
What’s Happening!
• Today’s meeting
o President’s Night
• Royce Abbey Award
o Simon Cookson
• Paul Harris Sapphire
Recognition
o Judith Anderson
• Social Corner
• Message from Colin Muir
• 75TH Cook Book
• Bits and Pieces
CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon
Volume 75 Issue 45 Sunday 26th June 2010
Up Coming Speakers
29th June
President Handover
President’s Night Special
This year’s Presidents Nights was held at Roselyn Court, where more
than 100 Rotarians, partners and guests enjoyed a great night of
fun. The highlight was the sensational skit set in the office
WingsAway Travel, 3AW and Holyrood Avenue! A fabulous Barber
Quartet (Peter Baker, Steve Roe, Richard Lawrence and Boris Struk)
sung classics such as Leaving on a Jet Plane, ‘Ulverstone’ to the
tune of Galvestone, a Gilligans Island inspired masterpiece which
‘really was a thriller’ and everyone’s favourite, I Still Call Holyrood
Home. Eileen Ray and Steve Chandler did a marvellous job as
Anne and Barry, Gaye Cariss was ‘Surely’ Kukk, Boris Struk had the
dulcet tones of Denis Walter and who could forget Simon Cookson
as the ‘shirtless’ Roger Leask. Guests were treated with the surprise
appearance of the Sydney Opera House plaque (there’s a lesson
for all ‘re-gifters’ there!) and a bikini clad Miss Davenport.
Royce Abbey Award
Simon Cookson was honored
with a Royce Abbey Award
for his tireless efforts and
passion for Rotary, in
particular the international
projects such as Burma.
Anne talked about Simon’s
‘gregarious outlook and
earnest work ethic’. Simon
was ‘shocked’ and said ‘I
suppose I’ve gotta stay here
now’, and we certainly hope
he does! Congratulations to
Simon on this well deserved
award.
The purpose of the Royce Abbey Awards is to encourage members who are relatively new to Rotary, to further develop and benefit from using the talents they have demonstrated, in furthering the object of Rotary at Club, District and International level.
The Rotarian would be recognised in his or her early days of membership, as a willing participant in club
activities.
More than 120 Royce Abbey Awards have been bestowed on Rotarians both domestically and internationally.
President Anne Rogers presents a Royce
Abbey Award to Simon Cookson during
President’s Night.
Paul Harris Sapphire
Recognition
Judith Anderson was recognized
with a Rotary Foundation Paul
Harris Recognition. Judith’s
recognition is a good reminder of
the sacrifices that all Rotary
partners have to make to support
their Rotarian spouse. Anne told us
that Tim’s membership turned out
to be a 2-for-1 deal with the
wonderful contribution made by
Judith over the years, and Judith
responded by saying it is really a 3-
for-1 deal with their son Banjo also
actively involved in assisting with
rotary projects.
Judith’s community service, always
hidden in the background, has for
years seen her ducking for cover from
any attention. Apart from her work
within the school community, this has
extended to work as an Honorary
Probation Officer. She works at many
Rotary evens where she is
affectionately known as the ‘Sausage
Queen’ – for reasons entirely BBQ
related. She has tirelessly supported
Tim over the 13 years he has lived out
his Rotary dream, and has willingly
sacrificed much of her family life as a
consequence. She has attended the
Essendon Rotary International Projects
in the Phillipines and the Union of
Myanmar, and continues to actively
involve herself in Rotary life, sharing
the passion of helping others have
greater opportunities in life.
Social Corner
Attendance at today’s meeting
49 Members & 59 guests/partners
PRESIDENT’S NIGHT!
Roselyn Court
Incoming District Governor
Iven Mackay, with his wife Marilyn
A Message from Outgoing
District Governor, Colin Muir
As I prepare for the District Governor’s handover this coming
Sunday I am reminded of what a wonderful year this has
been for the District, our Clubs but especially for Pauline and
myself.
It has been an honour and a privilege to serve our great
organisation, Rotary International, as the District Governor of
the biggest and best District in Australia.
This District once again has achieved outstanding results in all
Avenues of Service, Foundation and in the management and
administration of our organisation.
We have increased our members, improved the image of
Rotary and Rotarians in our community. We have met the
goals set by our world President John Kenny when asked us
for support of Water and Sanitation, Health and Hunger and
Literacy - It certainly has been a great year.
To my Board of Directors and the members of District
Leadership Team, thank you for all your efforts in providing
outstanding support to our clubs and also providing the
necessary assistance and guidance to our committees
throughout the year.
To the Presidents, the Clan of 2009-10, I thank you for your
leadership and the stewardship of your Clubs over the last 12
months. You can look back with pride at the achievements of
your club in your Presidential year. It has been a wonderful
experience getting to know you all personally.
To the Rotarians, Partners and Families of District 9800 a very
big thanks for your work throughout 2009-10, without you we
could never achieve our aim of Doing Good In the World.
Without committed members there would be no future.
To the incoming Leadership Team and the Club Officers of
the 70 clubs in our District congratulations and welcome. Your
commitment to Building Communities and Bridging
Continents is appreciated.
Now as the 2009-10 year ends and we prepare to hand over
to the incoming team could I once again remind you all that
no matter what happens:
The Future of Rotary Will Remain In Your Hands.
Colin Muir District Governor
75th Celebratory Cook Book
Contact Anne Rogers – Limited #’s left
So Hurry and get your now!
The Rotary Club of Essendon
P.O Box 171
Essendon, 3040
Phone: 0417352190
Club President:
Anne Rogers
Club Secretary:
Tim Anderson
Contact Editors:
Main Editor: Peter Halaseh
This Edition: Ben Marshall
Web Site:
www.rcessendon.com.au
CHANGE OF EDITOR
The production of CONTACT will be rotated around a few members this year, co-
ordinated by Peter Halaseh. Please forward all correspondence regarding articles,
suggestions and advertising to Peter via [email protected]
Bits and Pieces
Calling all Sponsors
Thank you to all of our CONTACT sponsors for 2009/2010. The
Marketing Committee will be looking for sponsors to renew their
support of CONTACT for 2010/2011. Please speak to Peter Halaseh
at your earliest convenience.
Thank you Shirley Kukk for
sending through lot’s of
great photos for this week’s
CONTACT Newsletter
A Big Thank You! Let’s acknowledge the fine work of Michael
Mahoney over the last 2 years as the editor of
CONTACT. Michael must have donated hundreds of
hours to the production of our newsletter, and what
a fine job he did. Michael has also made the
transition very easy for future Contact editors by
handing over a simple newsletter template in Word
format.
Club Photo A Message from Maurice
HI ALL. JUST AN UPDATE ON THE CLUB PHOTO. WHEN WE SPOKE TO
"SCHOOLPIX" THE PEOPLE WHO TOOK THE CLUB PHOTO, THE QUOTE
THEY GAVE US INCLUDED 15 COPIES OF THE PHOTO. WE COULD HAVE
ORDERED MORE COPIES AT THE TIME BUT I DID NOT BECAUSE I
WANTED TO SEE THE QUALITY OF THE FINAL PRODUCT BEFORE
ORDERING 70 OR SO PHOTOS. THE 15 PHOTOS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN
UP TO DATE HAVE BEEN OF GOOD QUALITY AND SOME OF THE
MEMBERS HAVE PURCHASED THEM.
I HAVE ORDERED ANOTHER 55 PHOTOS WHICH WILL BE DELIVERED
TO US IN 3 TO 4 WEEKS. AS SOON AS I HAVE RECEIVED THOSE
PHOTOS I WILL NOTIFY ALL MEMBERS TO ASK IF THEY WANT TO
PURCHASE A COPY.
I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH, MAURICE MOLLICA.