Mt. WAVERLEY CLUB BULLETIN

Volume 33, Number 13, 27 September 2017

IMMEDIATE PROGRAMME VENUE SPEAKER / TOPIC CHAIRPERSON / GREETER

This meeting: Wednesday 27 September 6pm for 6.30pm start LOC Linda Athans – “Your blood groups – some interesting facts” Ros/Malcolm

Next meeting: Wednesday 4 October 6pm for 6.30pm start LOC Jeremy Scott - Bike Ride 52,000km Adrian / Malcolm

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES & CLUB INFORMATION Club Postal Address: P.O. BOX 295 GLEN WAVERLEY 3150 Web Address: http://mountwaverleyrotary.org/ FACEBOOK ADDRESS: http://www.facebook.com/mountwaverleyrotary Bulletin Copy Deadline: 5.00 PM. Sunday to Glen Watkins. Other Important Addresses: 1. Oakleigh Market shifts are 6am-10.30am and 9.30am till 1pm. The address is Corner Atherton Rd and Hanover Sts Oakleigh. 2. Mount Waverley Market shifts are 7am-1pm (permanently Charlie/Beth) with closing shift 1-2pm (x 2 person assisted by Charlie). The address is Hamilton Place Shopping Centre, 283 Stephenson’s Road Mt Waverley. 3. Leighoak Club (LOC) is located at 1555 Dandenong Road Oakleigh. We meet upstairs unless otherwise indicated.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR MEETING ATTENDANCE TO FIONA CLEARY 0410605233 AND BULLETIN EDITOR WOULD ALSO APPRECIATE ADVICES OF LEAVE DATES. OUR FOOD DONATION BIN FOR MONASH WAVERLEY COMMUNITY INFORMATION & SUPPORT (MWCIS) IS AN IMPORTANT LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR THE CLUB. PLEASE BRING TO ROTARY MEETINGS A SMALL DONATION OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE DONATION BIN, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT CORNER OF THE MEETING ROOM. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING CLUB/ROTARY EVENTS IS IN THIS BULLETIN. ROTARIANS PLEASE CHECK YOUR MARKET/ROTARY PROJECT COMMITMENTS ON THIS PAGE AND MARK YOUR DIARIES ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU CAN’T MEET DESIGNATED COMMITMENT FOR THE MARKETS OR FOR MEETING CHAIR AND GREETER, THEN PLEASE ADVISE ANDREW (FOR MARKETS) AND TERRY OR GLEN (FOR CHAIR/GREETER).

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PHOTOS (compliments Adrian) None this week.

CONGRATULATIONS & CELEBRATIONS FOR WEEK 27/9 – 3/10 None this week.

MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS ROMAC Dear D9810 ROMAC Team, The last week has been somewhat hectic as we have received an urgent ROMAC patient from Timor Leste – a 9yo boy, Patricio Soares with his father, Norterto. By way of update, we are now in a much better place. Patricio was moved from RCH ICU into Koala Ward, Room 319 on Thu afternoon. He is on minimal pain relief and yesterday was able to spend a long time in a chair and some chest physiotherapy was commenced. He has regained his appetite in leaps and bounds, having devoured all the hospital food yesterday and two helpings of rice and chicken brought in by Yulitta last evening. We are still waiting for the pathology results and hopefully they will confirm the initial diagnosis of a benign tumour. A lot has happened since Patricio and Norberto arrived last Sunday afternoon. It has been a wonderful example of how the ROMAC team and our medical services can quickly swing into action to save the life of a child. I am most grateful for the immediate and committed support of home host Dianne Sides, Sponsor Club the RC of Clayton, Dr Ines Almeida (from Darwin Hospital), the wonderful staff at MMC and RCH and Yullita Owen and Carla Chong form our local Timorese ROMAC team

Presidents Report – 27 September 2017 We had our social night on Wednesday in the newly revamped LOC Bistro. The changes to the layout in the Bistro are great and give the Bistro a modern and relaxing atmosphere. Although we were only a small group we had fun and enjoyed the meal. I had a productive meeting with Lou Paola on Tuesday to further refine our Club promotional video. Once the changes are made I will meet again with both Lou and Terry Roche, on their return from Europe, to review and determine if further changes are to be made.

On Monday I attended the 48th AGM of the MWCIS at the Glendale Tennis Club in Glen Waverley. Chris Brassington was re-elected as President to continues with the great work that MWCIS does for our local community. The annual report also acknowledged the work that our Club does in providing continued support to MWCIS. The guest speaker was Dr Susan Alberti AC who gave a passionate and powerful speech that included, in part, her life journey, the support she provides as an advocate for Women’s AFL, her involvement in the Western Bulldogs, and the commitment and contribution that she makes to medical research and in particular juvenile diabetes. A great story. I have included in this week’s bulletin an invitation for our Club members to attend a fundraising event for the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund and the Early Life Mental Health Services at Monash Health. The charity fundraiser is being hosted by the RC’s of Clayton and Huntingdale and is being held at the Clayton Hotel on Friday night 27th October. Please give consideration to this event as it is a major fundraiser for Mental Health Illness. Our first major fundraising activity for the year is our Trivia night being held on Saturday 7th October. Beth has circulated a form to all members that is to be used to record the names of people sitting on tables. Please follow the instructions and forward the competed form to Beth. As this is our first major fundraiser for this year please book your table and come along, test your Trivia skills, have a fun night and in doing so support the Club. A early reminder for all members that we are holding a joint Membership night at the Waverley RSL on the 25th of October. Details will be provided by Rhonda McKenzie closer to the date. At this week’s meeting, 27th September, we will have as our guest speaker Linda Athans who will be talking about Blood Groups so it will be a very interesting and informative evening. The following week we have as our guest speaker, Jeremy Scott, who will tell us about his fascinating bike ride from London to New Zealand – well worth coming to hear his story. Members currently on holiday are Loretta, Robyn and Keith, Terry, Philip and Rhonda, Lou Paola, Beth and Charlie. See you Wednesday Geoff Logie-Smith

Page 3 M.W. Bulletin 27 September 2017 Now that his is in Koala Ward please feel free to visit him and Norberto; outside of 12 – 2pm which is rest time. Some photos summarising Patricio’s journey over the last week are attached to a following email. Regards Yours in Rotary Graeme

In MMC ICU RCH Koala Ward YOUTH SERVICE From: Chris Valladares Sent: 18 September 2017 21:12 To: Margot Eaton; Geoffrey Logie-Smith; Terry Roche Subject: Thank you Dear Margot, Geoff and Terry, thank you for sponsoring the girls' attendance at Rypen. Both Anna and Mieke have overwhelmingly spoken in praise of the experience. They have come back very excited and full of ideas.

Many thanks Christine Avila College MENTAL HEALTH WEEK Dear Geoff, David, Sue and Alfred (Monash Cluster Presidents), I hope your respective President years are running smoothly and with plenty on the agenda.

The Rotary Clubs of Clayton and Huntingdale are pleased to announce that we have a “Hat Day Party” using the ‘Lift the Lid” campaign of Australian Rotary Health arranged for 27th October 2017. The details are attached. It would be fantastic if you could promote this event amongst your Club members. We believe that this would “lift the event” and give it a Monash cluster feel! The party is a stand up finger food and canapes affair with drinks at bar prices. It will be held upstairs at the newly refurbished Clayton Hotel. The ticket price of $30 is very reasonable and raffles, silent auction and lucky door prizes will aid the fund-raising. There will be an opportunity to hear about the approaches to mental health issues in the City of Monash. Funds raised on the evening will go to support Australian Rotary Health Research Fund and the Early in Life Mental Health Service at Monash Health. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I welcome you sharing this event with your members. Warren Fricke President 2017/18 Rotary Club of Clayton

Page 4 M.W. Bulletin 27 September 2017 The Rotary Clubs of Clayton & Huntingdale

Invite you to A Gala Gathering in the Rotary Marquee We are Lifting the Lid on Mental Health

And raising awareness and much needed funds for Australian Rotary Health Research Fund

Early in Life Mental Health Services at Monash Health on

Friday 27th October 2017 6.30 pm for a 7 pm start till 10 pm

at The Clayton Hotel

319 Clayton Rd, Clayton Canapes and Finger food, Complimentary drink on arrival then cash bar

Raffle Silent Auction Lucky Door Prize It’s the Melbourne Racing Season and everyone is out in their best Hat

Prizes for: Craziest Hat Lady, Craziest Hat Male, Best Hat Lady, Best Hat Male Cost $30 per person, Bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/SCHW by 20th October 2017

Enquiries: Warren Fricke email: wfricke@bigpond.net.au phone: 0417 548 534 Anne Mooney email: t.m.mooney@bigpond.com phone: 0427 856 377

COMMUNITY SERVICE SEMINAR Dear Club Community Chairs, The annual District Community Seminar is scheduled for Friday 6th October. The purpose of the seminar is to showcase a number of key Community Service projects. The seminar is targeted at Community Chairs and anyone else in the Club with an interest in Community Service projects, including newer members who would like to learn more. Would you please note and promote the following details, and advise me of the numbers attending from your Club: Event: District 9810 Rotary Community Seminar Date & Time: Friday 6th October, 6:45 for 7:00PM Venue: Mount Waverley Youth Centre (45 Miller Cr, Mt Waverley) Catering: Light refreshments including Coffee & Tea RSVP: 30th September – email to craigajkendall@gmail.com Thank you Craig Kendall D9810 Community Chair 2017-18 As Robyn will be away at this time she is looking for any members to attend on behalf of the club so that we are kept abreast of Community Service ideas coming out of other clubs and district. Please Contact Craig if you can attend and notify Robyn as well. Bunnings BBQ Next Bunnings Market is 20th October. PROGRAMME Social night on 18th October details: Aahar India, 24 Hamilton Pl, Mt W (next to PO)- $26 for variety of Butter Chicken, Vegetable Korma & Lamb Rogan Josh & Naan bread & rice. Dessert individually at extra cost. BYO Wine only. RSVP to Fiona by Friday 13th Oct.

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Page 6 M.W. Bulletin 27 September 2017 Bunnings BBQ Next Bunnings Market is 20th October. PROGRAMME Social night on 18th October details: Aahar India, 24 Hamilton Pl, Mt W (next to PO)- $26 for variety of Butter Chicken, Vegetable Korma & Lamb Rogan Josh & Naan bread & rice. Dessert individually at extra cost. BYO Wine only. RSVP to Fiona by Friday 13th Oct.

CALENDAR/PROGRAMME If you are aware that the nominated chairperson will not be available please let the bulletin editor know asap. For venue addresses - please refer page 1 of this bulletin. LEGEND: black Club Market(s) xxxx Club Meeting xxxx Rotary/Club Project Date Venue Time Event (or Topic) Chairperson & Greeter 29 Sept Coles P’wood 9.15am No pick up this week for MWCIS NA 1 Oct Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Fiona/Michael 4 Oct LOC 6-8pm Jeremy Scott - Bike Ride 52,000km Adrian / Malcolm 6 Oct Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Terry 7 Oct Trivia Night - Waverley Hockey Club – see attached Flyer for more details Beth 8 Oct Mt Waverley 7-2pm Mt Waverley Market Charlie/Beth/Roger/Terry 11 Oct LOC 6-8pm Kamran Khan, Monash Rotaract – Charity Ride for Cancer Glen / Rhonda 13 Oct Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Geoff L-S 15 Oct Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Lou/Philip 18 Oct Aahar India 6-8pm Social Night NA 20 Oct Bunnings Notting Hill 9-4pm Bunnings BBQ Beth 20 Oct Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup David 22 Oct Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Margot/Lyn 25 Oct Waverley RSL 6-8pm Joint Membership Night with Monash & Waverley Clubs Rhonda 27 Oct Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Adrian 29 Oct Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Ros/Loretta 1 Nov LOC 6-8pm Snr Sgt Yvonne Upton – Andrew / Charlie

The Butterfly Project and things you don’t expect . 3 Nov Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Paul 5 Nov Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Sean / David 8 Nov LOC 6-8pm The Bombing of Darwin and the Invisible Airfield – Geoff Taylor Terry / Sean 10 Nov Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Ros 12 Nov Mt Waverley 7-2pm Mt Waverley Market Charlie/Beth/Roger/Terry 15 Nov tba 6-8pm Social Night NA 17 Nov Bunnings Notting Hill 9-4pm Bunnings BBQ Beth 17 Nov Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Ros 19 Nov Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Market Geoff T / Keith 22 Nov LOC 6-8pm Clowes/Guy Round the World Cruise Ros/Malcolm 24 Nov Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Geoff L-S 26 Nov Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Market Andrew / Ron 29 Nov LOC 6-8pm tba tba 1 Dec Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup David 3 Dec Oakleigh 6-1pm Oakleigh Market Pete / Glen 6 Dec LOC 6-8pm Christmas Dinner & Celebrations Geoff L-S 8 Dec Coles P’wood 9.15am MWCIS Coles Food Pickup Terry 10 Dec Mt Waverley 7-2pm Mt Waverley Market - Christmas Raffle Drawn Charlie/Beth/Roger/Terry