December 2011

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

New Year’s Eve

Dance

3

Papiah Kristang

Kids Christmas

Party

4

News and

Golf

5

Anniversary

Dinner Dance

And Calling All

Cooks!

6

Members Affairs

& Renewal

7

Seniors Events

& Quiz Night

8

Nominations for

President of

AEAWA and for

Annual Awards

9

Sunday Lunch

Photos

10

Quiz Night

Photos

11

My Calendar 12


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Special points of interest:

NEW YEAR’s DANCE AEAWA AWARDS QUIZ NIGHT PHOTOS ANNIVERSARY DANCE

Dear Members

All too soon Christmas is upon us again! It is a time of mixed emotions. A little excited and look-ing forward to the festivities yet sensing some panic as the days fly by and before we know it—its here! The shopping, cleaning, decorating, cooking will all soon be behind us and so will the day we’ve all been waiting for and another year will begin in the wink of an eye. Now that I have added ‘depression’ to your Christmas List, on a brighter note I would like to take this opportunity of wishing all of you good people a very Happy

and Holy Christmas. Despite the commercialism, it’s the most beautiful and heart-warming time of the year. May your Christmas be filled with God’s love and peace and may you spend it with all who are near and dear to you.

Thank you all for your support and friendship through 2011. I wish to thank all members of the Management Committee and Sub Committees for their hard work and commitment to the Association. It has been my privilege to work closely with all of you.

I hope to catch up with many of you at our Christmas Lunch on Sunday 11 December and to be able to personally convey my Christmas greet-ings. A special thank you to all who cooked and baked at our Novem-ber lunch. Although numbers were a bit down, it was a happy and fun gathering. Our lunches are always enjoyable because of the warm friendship shared by all who attend. I hope these monthly lunches will continue far into the future.

As a child, Christmas held wonder and magic and there was nothing more magical than attending a Christmas treat. I only remember at-tending one but it has stayed in my memory as a day I will never forget. Thanks to Thelma Green and her band of volunteers many of our chil-dren will be able to experience a memorable day of fun, food, song and of course Santa at the Children’s Christmas party on Sunday 4th of De-cember. A Quiz night was held on Saturday 26 November to help fi-nance the Children’s party and the grey matter was put to use for a good cause. Thank you to all the organisers and all who attended.

The Association’s New Year’s Eve dance will be held at the Agonis cen-tre on Albany Highway in Gosnells and I would like to invite you to come along and dance 2011 away. It’s a BYO all the way but we will be selling New Year’s Eve favourites like chicken porridge, curry and pratah and other like foods to help with lessening the effects of a hang-over the next day! Get your tickets now and avoid being disappointed.

In the scurry and hurry of your festive preparations, please take some time to delve into the simple pleasures of life – smell a rose, gaze at the stars, watch the sunrise, hug and kiss a loved one and don’t forget the many needy people who will be sad and lonely this Christmas – please give generously to a charity of your choice and show them you care. Genevieve De Souza —PresidentTel: 9398 5375 email: [email protected]

Genevieve De Souza

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SUNDAY CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU December 11th 2011

Traditional Christmas Menu

Curry Devil and Rice Ham, Feng and Pickle

Plate of 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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Help AEAWA to bring in the New Year 2012.

Get your tables together for the New Years Eve Dance

31st December 2011

Place: The Agonis Corner Albany Hwy and Dorothy St Gosnells

Band: KRYSTEL with DJ BRANDON

Time: 7.30-12.30

TICKETS $25 per person including novelties B.Y.O. Drinks and snacks

Food, tea and coffee on sale

Tickets available from Margaret - 9377 6280 Valerie - 0412 572 476, Joan - 9276 9439 and Robert - 94536615

See you there.

Functions co-ordinator - Margaret


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Natal Manuel, Filomena, Vinsenti! Eh, bai fazeh lesti. Ozi anoti nu tudu kereh bai greza. Baba, bos jah botah tudu lumi na riba krib kung albi? Ah, bong. Agora presta bai labah korpu. Kabah nus tudu podi tomah bas bai misa Natal na greza Bunga Raya. Filomena kung Manuel bolotu dos logu teng kadera na riba Koir kung kantor-kantor. Nus lo tokah impeh na fora kontu nus chegah nali, na greza, tardi. Olah-lah tudu akeh ‘upper tens’ logu teng lugar santah na greza. Olotu pagah doi kung padri kada anu pra olotu sa ‘pew’ na greza. Akeh-lah! jenti riku! Ngka dibeh, desa nus bai sesedu. Kontu nteh lugar desah ubi misa na fora. Kabah misah nus podi bai dah rekada kung Father Pintado kung Father John ‘altu’. Nang skiseh, ozindia Natal. Kora nus dah rekada nus misteh cerah mang padri kung jenti idadi. Christmas Manuel, Philomena, Vincent! Please get ready. Tonight we all have to go to church. My dear husband, have you fixed the crib and the Christmas tree lights? Good! Now go quickly and take a bath. When everyone’s ready we’ll take a bus to attend mass at the Bunga Raya Church. Philomena and Manuel, both of you will definitely have seats in the Choir loft. We will have to stand outside the church if we ar-rive late. Just observe, even if we are before the ‘upper tens’ they will have seats in church and we will not. They give a stipend to the priest each month to reserve their pews. That’s it! Those people are rich and they can afford it. It does not matter. Let us go early to church. If we are lucky we will get a place. Otherwise we could follow the Midnight Mass outside, in the church compound. After Mass we should wish the priests, both Father Pintado and Father John ‘tall’. Don’t forget, today is Christmas, so, when we greet them we should also kiss their hands and all the elders. Following are some traditional Kristang food served at Christmas – Curry Feng, Curry Devil (kari diabu), Ladeh and Curry Seku Semor, Sebak, Egg salad and vegetables, Pie, achar, Bolu Koku, Dodol, Agar agar, pineapple tarts, pang susees, sugee cake, fruit cake, butter cake, and the list goes on.... Bong Natal everybody!

PAPIAH KRISTANG From Ungua Adanza – An Inheritance by Joan Margaret Marbeck

Children’s Christmas Party !!!! On Sunday 4th December 33 excited children were treated to the annual AEAWA Children's Christmas Party. Thanks once again to Thelma Green and her stalwart band of helpers!! Thanks to Santa for taking time from his busy schedule to visit us, arriving in his Mercedes Convertible!!


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NEWS …………….

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The Management Committee encourages and welcomes constructive feedback from members. All signed suggestions will be responded to in writing.

Member’s DrawMember’s DrawMember’s DrawMember’s Draw————Be there to winBe there to winBe there to winBe there to win The member’s cash draw jackpots each month if it is not won. You have to be there to win so

come along and support AEAWA’s lunches to be eligible for the member’s draw.

Get all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWS————Electronically!Electronically!Electronically!Electronically!

If any member would like to receive updates on AEAWA activities by email, please send a short email to our Vice President, John Sutton who is compiling an email distribution list. John will then add you to the list. Emails sent in this way will not reveal your email address to other members on the distribution list. John’s email address is [email protected]

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Above and Beyond the Call of Duty....Above and Beyond the Call of Duty....Above and Beyond the Call of Duty....Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.... Members will be impressed to hear that Joan Reincastle recently sms’d her monthly Seniors Report to the Management Committee from her hospital bed!!! Talk about dedication Joan—glad you are better!!

AEAWA CLUB GOLF

For details of the next game,

Please contact — Graeme Mitchell on 0403 336 899


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23rd Anniversary Dinner Dance

Get your tables together

to celebrate OUR Anniversary!!

Saturday 18th February 2012

From 7pm till Midnight ( Dinner served at 7.30pm) at Belmont Sports & Recreation Club Cnr. Abernethy Road & Keane Street

Band: Eurasia Tickets: $40 members $45 non members Strictly no BYO ( Fully Licensed Bar) Tickets available from: Joan 92769439 Margaret 93776280 Valerie 0412572476 and Robert 94536615

Tickets available at Christmas Lunch.

Functions Committee.

AEAWA needs YOU!!!!

Do you have a special dish that the whole family raves about? Are you passionate about

maintaining the wonderful tradition of our very special Eurasian cuisine??

Then why not volunteer to cook for one of our Sunday Lunches? You will be reimbursed for your ingredients (should you wish) and have a chance

to share your special recipes.

You don't have to cook the whole amount on your own—very often each cook prepares a share of a particular dish.

Contact Daisy Westerhout on 94565435 to find out more.

Come on and give it a go!!!!

CALLING ALL CHEFS AND COOKS!!


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MEMBERSHIP

AEAWA welcomes the following new members:-

Geoff Bishop Rita Gomes Terry & Helen Cooke Himal & Vaishna Bhatt

Please make them welcome when you see them

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 are payable from 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- account details are:

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

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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 All, Together with my Senior’s Sub- Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you ‘A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year 2011’ Christmas is just around the corner, and it is the time of the year to be with families and friends, but let’s not forget the true meaning of Christmas – Yes, it’s the Birth of Christ. Please remember the unfortunate, as we celebrate this joyous festival. Enjoy yourselves and take care. Just a reminder:-

1. Myalup Week-End Away. Date:- Friday 3rd February till Sunday 5th.Feburary 2012 Those who have registered and paid the $50.00 deposit, Please pay the balance at the December Lunch.

2. Annual Chinese Dinner Date: - Saturday 10th March 2012 Venue: - TBA Make up a table of 10, and come and enjoy this annual get-together. God Bless and Don’t Drink and Drive.

Seniors Coordinator, Joan Reincastle

92769439/ 0419906719

84 people participated in our Quiz Night. I would like to thank members who assisted in making the night a success—we raised over

$800 for the Children’s Christmas Party!

Quiz Master: Brian Green Scorer: Alan Jupp

Marker: Ernie Lopez Drinks: Philip de Mello

Floor Assistants: Margaret Chowdhurie and Ann Jupp.

1. B-Quick Print –

Brian and Thelma Green

2. Channel 10

3. Fremantle Dockers

4. Scottish Pacific Benchmark

5. Perth Glory

6. Judy Keoh

7. Aunty Bertha

8. Philomena Noronha

9. Heather McKenzie

10. Philip and Jessie de Mello

11. Graeme Mitchell

12. Margaret Chowdhurie

13. Alison Thomason

14. Genevieve De Souza

15. Carol Richards

16. Liz Morris

17. Valerie Whitaker

18. Carol Berden

19.Daisy Sequerah

20. Robert and May Harding

21. Ann and Alan Jupp

22. Carol Cockman

A Great Big THANK YOU as well to Thelma Green for organising the night!!


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NOMINATIONS The Management Committee are currently requesting nominations for the above position. Nomination forms and enquiries regarding the President’s position can be obtained from the Secretary Mr Frank Hedges on telephone number 9389 7105 or at email address [email protected]. Elections will take place at the Association’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday April 1st 2012

A note from our current President Genevieve De Souza

Unfortunately due to personal reasons I am unable to continue as President of the Association at the completion of my 2 year term in April 2012. It is imperative that I find a successor by the beginning of March so that an effective hand over can occur. If you think you have the credentials and desire to take on this position, please give it some serious thought. For me personally, it has been a rewarding and challenging experience. I have learnt much about my heritage and now have a better understanding and appreciation of what it is to be Eurasian. I have found missing links in my mother’s family and made good friends in the process. I visited Malacca last year for the first time and it was truly a ‘Mecca’ moment climbing to the top of St Paul’s hill and the unforgettable visit to graves of my ancestors at Bukit Serindit cemetery and my Mum’s ancestral home in Tranquerah. I am now a user of the Serani Sembang and Boudeville website (Dad’s family) and have only a week ago discovered that there is a town called ‘Boudeville’ in Normandy, France, a must when I next visit Europe. The highlight of my time as President was when I was given the privilege of meeting the mother of my dearest friend after 40 years. The last time we met was at her funeral, when at the tender age of 15, an accident cruelly ended a beautiful life. This emotional meeting took place at one of our Sunday lunches. It is so heartening to know that there is a great desire amongst the Eurasian community to ensure that this unique culture and tradition is not lost for future generations in Western Australia. For what I have given, I have received two fold. The support and encouragement from everyone in the Association has been tremendous and I hope that in some small way I have assisted the Association in its journey forward. Thank you for giving this request your kind consideration.

PRESIDENT – AUSTRALIAN EURASIAN ASSOCIATION OF WA

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 tradi-tions 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 en-couragement 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.

NOMINATION FORMS INCLUDED WITH THIS NEWSLETTER.

Closing date will be strictly 24 February 2012 No applications/nominations received after that date will be considered

AEAWA ANNUAL AWARDS


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SUNDAY LUNCH CROWD

Our President

Genevieve De Souza with a Jade—a lucky drawer winner!


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QUIZ NIGHT

The Winning Table !

The Quiz Master Brian Green and Marker Ernie Lopez—deep in thought...


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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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AUSTRALIAN EURASIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PO Box 875, CLOVERDALE

Western Australia 6105

Letters to the Editor

If you have some

interesting news or things

to celebrate—

Please write to

PO Box 875

Cloverdale WA 6105

Or email

[email protected]

Please contact any one of the

Committee if you have any questions or

ideas. We are always happy to hear from you!

My Calendar 2011/2012

DECEMBER 2011 • 4th - Children’s Christmas Party • 11th Sunday Lunch • 31st New Year’s Eve Dance

JANUARY 2012 • No Lunch or Newsletter • Happy New Year!!

FEBRUARY 2012 • 3rd to 5th - Weekend Away at Myalup Beach • 12th Sunday Lunch • 18th - AEAWA 23rd Anniversary Dinner Dance

MARCH 2012 • 10th Annual Chinese Dinner • 11th Sunday Lunch

APRIL 2012 • 1st April Annual General Meeting – Financial Members ONLY

MAY 2012 • Lunch date to be advised due to Mother’s Day

December 2011

Documents

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