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President: Grant Sheldon Editorial Executive: Stephen Roe

Bernadette’s induction Bernadette with her Rotary mentor, Michael Mahoney

Today’s guest speakers were a trio from the Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC) - Stuart Gillespie, Executive Manager for Citizen Services and Information Management; Craig Skelton, Community Partnerships and Sponsorships Coordinator and Ryan Coonan, Youth Services Coordinator.

Volume 78 Issue 16 Tuesday 16th

October 2012

This Week’s Meeting: At the commencement of the current Rotary year, President Grant laid out some very distinct goals for his year at the helm. He wanted his legacy to be a rebuilding of the Club’s membership base and that wish took another positive step today with the induction of Bernadette Schwerdt. Bernadette is a lady of many talents - a professional copywriter (Managing Director of The Australian School of Copywriting) holding degrees in Business and Arts, author, corporate trainer, keynote speaker, university lecturer and actress.

We were fortunate to hear Bernadette’s address as our guest speaker on 18 September, but with so many strings to her bow there is much more to tell and we look forward to getting to know Bernadette better in the coming months. She has been assigned to the Vocational, New Generations and Foundation Committee and Michael Mahoney has been appointed as her mentor. Her email address is info@copyschool.com Incidentally, Bernadette appears as a nasty lawyer (is there really such a thing?) on Sunday night at 8.30pm in the ABC1 drama, ‘Jack Irish’, starring Guy Pearce and Shane Jacobson. Welcome aboard Bernadette!

Alistair Fraser, Richard Lawrence and Michael Mahoney met with Council earlier in the year to discuss potential cooperative community projects, and today’s presentation focussed on Council’s youth initiatives. The team presented several facts about young people in the local area:

They number 19,000 (12-25 years of age)

90% finish Year 12 (above the Victorian average)

1 in 5 experience high levels of psychological stress (above the Victorian average)

mailto:info@copyschool.com

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Stuart and Ryan Stuart and Craig

1 in 5 have no-one with whom to discuss their problems (above the Victorian average)

1 in 4 are looking for work within six months of finishing school These factors and other studies have led the MVCC to create a Youth Engagement Strategy which aims to provide inclusion, connection and opportunity for local young people. National Youth Week, held in April each year, is a major part of MVCC’s interaction with our young people and boasts one of the largest rosters of activities in the country for this event. Local activities include:

Sounds Loud Festival held in Queens Park

Step Off! dance competition

Moonee Valley Youth Summit Other MVCC youth programs include: Choices – highlighting the importance of and inspiring good decision-making in 13-17 year olds L2P – Learner Driver Mentoring Program, a Vic Roads initiative funded by the TAC, seeking volunteer mentors to supervise the mandated 120 hours required of learner drivers (under the age of 21) who do not have familial support for the required supervision (A big pat on the back to Sam Morello and Morello Motors for assisting with the provision of fuel for the program’s vehicle – well done Sam!) Youth Advisory Forum – meeting quarterly to discuss youth concerns and strategies Music Reference Group (MRG) – 20 young volunteers from the MV area meet to plan and run drug and alcohol-free music, arts and cultural events in the community Niddrie Youth Hub – a multimedia hub and recording studio for local young artists Loop – a media project featuring in every second edition of the MV weekly In association with the Bendigo Bank, MVCC run the MV Youth Foundation grants program. Council is also associated with the Kokoda Program and support a Victoria Police scheme entitled ‘So You Know’, aimed at educating young people about the consequences of certain activities such as binge drinking. MVCC have already joined with local Rotary Clubs in several activities including support of the TAC Breathometer Project, the International Women’s Day Breakfast, ROADstart (which assists mature-aged learner drivers to gain experience and a licence) and the Flemington Eagles and North Lions Soccer Clubs, members of the Australian Somali Football Association. Planning is underway for a Future Group Partnership Forum which will increase communication and cooperation between Council and local community groups. With many common areas of interest, the Rotary Club of Essendon and the Moonee Valley City Council are natural partners, and the coming years should see our local community benefit significantly from our combined efforts.

President Grant’s thought for the day: ‘A closed mouth gathers no feet!’

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Today’s attendance:

38 in total: 33 members plus honorary member Judy Steele and 4 guests – Sue Duras and

our three guest speakers, Stuart, Craig and Ryan.

Birthdays: Jan Thomas 17 October Andrew Lowcock 19 October

Club Anniversaries: None this week

Sue Duras drew the six of hearts and will enjoy a fine bottle of wine with Peter. The jackpot now stands at a respectable

$620

FOOD DRIVE FOR CAROLINE CHISHOLM ***Christmas is approaching quickly. Please consider!!***

Community Committee has been asked to source non perishable food items for the poorer families and single mums who use the services of Caroline Chisholm in Moonee Valley. Items that are best donated include:

Pasta Tomato-based pasta sauce Breakfast cereal Longlife milk Tinned fruits Tinned baked beans Tinned spaghetti

Please bring the items to lunch meetings or phone Richard Lawrence 0418 369 290 if you can assist.

The sick bay

Ian Thomas’ hip replacement operation was successful. He’s now upright and learning to use crutches which will keep him mobile until his recovery is complete. He will remain in Western General at Footscray until Thursday when he expects to return home. Great news!

Please contact Thommo on his

mobile if you would like to visit.

The Rotary Club of Essendon

P.O Box 161

Essendon, VIC 3040

Club President: Grant Sheldon

Club Secretary: Rob Thomas

www.rcessendon.com.au

Make-ups

3 October - Shirley Kukk, RC of

Essendon North

Make-up registration forms are now available at the front desk

on Tuesdays. Please ensure your make-ups are recorded.

http://www.rcessendon.com.au/

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Purchase your ticket at www.kangan.edu.au/bahaytuluyan

http://www.kangan.edu.au/bahaytuluyan

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PHILIPPINES ITINERARY FEBRUARY 2013 Wednesday 20th February ‐ Arrive Manila, check in at Makabata Guest House, Malate, Manila. Get together dinner at local restaurant. Makabata is an enterprise of Bahay Tuluyan, helping BT towards its goal of becoming self-sufficient. Thursday 21st February ‐ Tour new crisis centre in Manila, participate in mobile unit activities for local street children. Evening at Harbourside restaurant with a walking tour of night life on the streets of Manila. Friday 22nd February ‐ Visit Australian Embassy and meet with Ambassador. Evening dinner hosted by The Rotary Club of Manila Maynilad Seafront. Saturday 23rd February ‐ Depart Manila for the girls centre in Victoria, Laguna. Lunch at the ‘Child @ Venture’ Café, a training café operated by Bahay Tuluyan. Inspect the progress of the centre and participate in activities organised by the children. Meet the local Rotary club of Los Banos Makiling. Evening: travel to Pagsanjan Falls Hotel, overnight accommodation and dinner. Sunday 24th February ‐ Ride the rapids to Pagsanjan Falls. Depart for boys centre in Quezon, San Antonio. Two nights hosted by the boys at San Antonio. This may incorporate a small hands-on project, as well as a local interactive tour operated by the boys at the centre. Monday 25th February - At boys centre. Tuesday 26th February ‐ Travel back to Manila and check into Makabata for our final night and cultural dinner at a local restaurant. Wednesday 27th February - Depart for home.

ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON STUDY TOUR AND DELEGATION TO THE PHILIPPINES

Dear Member, I would like to take this opportunity to invite interested members, family and friends to join the 2013 Rotary Club of Essendon Delegation to the Philippines. During our visit we will be spending time with our project partners Bahay Tuluyan and will visit the Bahay Tuluyan centre and the new crisis centre in Manila. We will also visit The Rotary Club of Manila Maynilad Seafront and tour several related places of interest in the Philippines. Our Study Tour will commence with our arrival in Manila on Wednesday 20th February, and conclude on 27th February 2013. (There may be some slight changes to the commencement and finishing dates). If you are interested or would like further information, please do not hesitate to email or call (prior to 30th October 2012) Cathy Nicou on 0425 728 782 or Shirley Kukk on 0412 399 643. This will provide an indication of numbers intending to join the delegation. Best regards, Cathy Nicou Philippines Coordinator

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The City 2 Sea Fun Run 11 November 2012. Volunteers are urgently needed to fill our quota and our Club receives payment for our participation. Please contact Peter Duras ASAP if you can assist.

Lunch on a Liner: ‘Rhapsody of the Seas’ 13 February 2013 ***SOLD OUT***

This very popular luncheon has now been fully subscribed - great work once again by Anne Rogers and the team at Wings Away Travel for what will be a most enjoyable and profitable day for our Club. Anne is hoping to secure another ship for a similar venture. Watch this space!

Upcoming Club Activities: 1. 18 October (this Thursday) – Vocational visit to Alf Puglia’s state-of-the-art factory. Advise Peter

Duras ASAP of your attendance. 2. A Melbourne Cup Sweep will run by Neil Henderson over the next two weeks. $5 and $10 horses,

picked by numbers – you will only discover the horse you have selected once saddle-cloth numbers have been assigned. More details at next week’s meeting.

3. 26 October – Trivia Night in conjunction with the Kangan Institute – please see the flyer earlier in this edition.

4. 22 November – African dinner at Nyala Restaurant to celebrate the launch of the ‘New Hope for Widows and Orphans’ Project. More details soon.

www.rotarydik.org

Well done to Glenn Smith who, as well as retaining the onerous task of treasurer of the Rotary Club of Essendon, has now been appointed President of DIK Inc. Our Club has been a long-time contributor to this most worthy venture and Glenn is to be commended for stepping up to his new role. And all the best to Vera and Glenn for the wedding on Friday!!

http://www.rotarydik.org/

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St. Vincent’s Hospital Beds

Around the District

1. Rotary Club of Hawthorn ‘Concert of the Stars’ in support of Camcare, Sunday 28 October 2012, 2.30 p.m. at the Madeleine Auditorium, Genazzano College, 301 Cotham Rd Kew. Please click here to download a flyer for the event.

2. Rotary Club of Central-Melbourne Sunrise 2012 Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Breakfast Wednesday 14 November 2012, 7.15 a.m. for a 7.30 a.m. start at the RACV Club, 17th Floor, 501 Bourke Street Melbourne. $60 per ticket. Bookings to Marjorie Gerlinger 9807 8320, 0419 302 109 or marbern@bigpond.net.au by 5 November 2012.

Mega Draw - Horse Racing Night Addendum

Last week’s edition had Royce Abbey as the big punter who backed a 10-1 winner in the first at Maribyrnong. This was an editorial error as In fact the horse’s name was ‘Royceabbey’ and Royce laid no such bet. Apologies to Jean for giving the impression that Royce had embarked on a new career! Also, huge thanks from the organisers to Mary Tartaglia who sold 34 tickets for the event, contributing significantly to a very successful night. Well done Mary!!

You may recall last December when St. Vincent’s donated 150 electric beds to Rotary. Several Club members assisted in loading them from the hospital into a container and we also contributed financially with $3750 towards the cost of shipping them to the Bairo Pite clinic in Timor Leste.

St. Vincent’s have advised that they have another 150 beds available and D9800 has once again requested assistance. Many hands made for light(ish) work last year. The dates are yet to be confirmed but will be either 13, 14 of 15 November. These days are normal working days which will limit members’ participation, but if you may be available on any of these dates, could you please contact Simon Cookson?

http://www.camcare.org.au/images/stories/pdf/concertofstarsa4.pdfmailto:marbern@bigpond.net.au

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Famous Rotarians

Sidney "Charlie Chan" Toler (1874-1947) – Member of the RC of Halifax

From 1914-1917 Toler, an American, was living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, working

as an actor and playwright. He joined the Rotary Club of Halifax and was a

member in the year his club sponsored the Rotary Club of Charlottetown.

Toler left Halifax and became a Broadway star. In 1938 he took on the role for

which he is most remembered, Charlie Chan, appearing as the Chinese-

American detective in 22 films. Toler was actually the second non-Asian to

play the role of Charlie Chan, following on from Swedish actor Warner Oland

who played the character in 16 films from 1931-1937.

Rotary Acronyms: AG Assistant Governor ARH Australian Rotary Health COL Council on Legislation D9800 District 9800 – our Rotary District DDF District Designated Fund DG District Governor DGE District Governor Elect DGN District Governor Nominee DIK Donations in Kind DLP District Leadership Plan GSE Group Study Exchange IPDG Immediate Past District Governor MOP Manual of Procedure MUNA Model United Nations Assembly NYSF National Youth Science Forum PDG Past District Governor PE President Elect PETS President Elect Training Seminar PHF Paul Harris Fellow

The origin of acronyms is a little unclear; however, they have been in use for thousands of years with early examples found in the Roman and Hebrew cultures. An early Latin example is found on Christian crucifixes: INRI – I: IESVS (Jesus) N: NAZARENVS (Nazarene) R: REX (King) I: IVDÆORVM (of the Jews).

Their widespread use in daily life is a relatively modern phenomenon and is a result of increasing rates of literacy in the 19

th and 20

th centuries.

The use of acronyms has been further popularised with the use of the Short Message Service (SMS) on mobile phones – easy to use but having a detrimental effect on the spelling ability of our younger generation.

Not all are in favour of acronyms with several groups being established to combat this growing trend – the American Association Against Acronym Abuse (AAAAA), the People Against Acronyms (PAA), and the Committee Resisting Acronymic Proliferation (you can work that one out).

POLIOPLUS Program of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International to immunise the children of the world against poliomyelitis PP Past President PRIP Past Rotary International President PROBUS (Retired) Professional and Business (Club) RAOAF Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund RAWCS Rotary Australia World Community Service RC Rotary Club of … RDU Rotary Down Under RFE Rotary Friendship Exchange RI Rotary International ROMAC Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children ROTEX Organisation of ex-Rotary Exchange Students Rtn Rotarian RYDA Rotary Youth Driver Awareness RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Award RYPEN Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment TRF The Rotary Foundation

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Life really boils down to 2 questions.....

Should I get a dog….. …..or should I have children?

Your call!!

And a quickie or four…. I saw a poor old lady fall over today in the street. At least I presume she was poor – she only had $1.20 in her purse. My mate’s wife left him last Thursday. She said she was going out for a litre of milk and never came back. I asked him how he was coping and he said ‘Not bad, I’ve been using that powdered stuff’. The police came to my front door last night holding a picture of my wife. They said, ‘Is this your wife sir?’ Shocked, I answered, ‘Yes’. They said, ‘I’m afraid it looks like she’s been hit by a bus’. I said, ‘I know, but she has a lovely personality’. How to enjoy a bottle of wine:

1. Open the bottle to allow it to breathe. 2. If it doesn’t look like it’s breathing, give it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

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Thanks to our valued sponsors……..

Help yourself and help the Club by banking with

Strathmore Community Bank. For example,

take out a home loan and the club will receive

up to $500. Take out a 3 month fixed term

deposit and the club will receive up to $50.

For more details drop into the branch at 337 Napier St or call branch Manager Philip Stewart on 9374-2607.

Please support the bank which supports us!

Location! Location!

Location!

Your company’s name and logo

would look great here and you’d be

supporting our Club at the same

time.

Please contact Michael Mahoney to

take advantage of this prime

advertising spot!

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For your diary…….. DATE EVENT VENUE

Thursday 18/10/2012 Vocational visit 6.30pm Precision Forme Cutting 129 Sussex St. Pascoe Vale

Tuesday 23/10/2012 Stephen Mayne - Ethics in Business Fredricks

Friday 26/10/2012 RCE – Kangan Institute Trivia Night in support of Bahay Tuluyan

Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club

Tuesday 30/10/2012 Des O’Keeffe - GM of the Victorian Jockeys Association

Fredricks

Tuesday 6/11/2012 NO MEETING – MELBOURNE CUP DAY NO MEETING

Sunday 11/11/2012 City 2 Sea Fun Run Albert Park Lake

Tuesday 13/11/2012 Judy Llewellyn - The Shrine of Remembrance

Fredricks

Tuesday 20/11/2012 Catered fellowship luncheon Queen’s Park

Thursday 22/11/2012 Official launch dinner for ‘New Hope for Widows and Orphans’ project

Nyala African Restaurant 356 Brunswick Street Fitzroy

Tuesday 27/11/2012 AGM Fredricks

Tuesday 4/12/2012 DG Dennis Shore Fredricks

Tuesday 11/12/2012 Evening Christmas Function Fredricks

Tuesday 18/12/2012 Breakfast meeting Fredricks

Tuesday 25/12/2012 NO MEETING Merry Christmas!!

Tuesday 1/1/2013 NO MEETING Happy New Year!!

Tuesday 8/1/2013 NO MEETING NO MEETING

Tuesday 15/1/2013 Inter-club visit TBA

Tuesday 22/1/2013 Member ‘Behind the Badge’ talk Fredricks

Tuesday 29/1/2013 TBA Fredricks

Tuesday 5/2/2013 Club Day Fredricks

Tuesday 12/2/2013 TBA Fredricks

Wednesday 13/2/2013 ‘Lunch on a Liner’ fundraiser Aboard the ‘Rhapsody of the Seas’ at Station Pier