St Patricks day dinner Editorial Logistics: Sunil Perera
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N N e e w w s s l l e e t t t t e e r r o o f f t t h h e e R R o o t t a a r r y y C C l l u u b b o o f f E E s s s s e e n n d d o o n n I I n n c c . . THE ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON D9800 President 2014-15 : Lisa Lowcock ABN 91036600532 P.O Box 161 Essendon 3040 Australia www.rcessendon.com.au Contact us – [email protected] and follow us on facebook Editor – Sunil Perera Volume 80, Issue 34, 17 March 2015 St Patricks day dinner 26 members and partners participated (with some members still at the Hobart Conference and Myanmar, numbers were down tonight) in a fun filled St Patrick's Day night conducted by Steve Chandler. Acting President Shirley Kukk reported that Roger Leask was in John Faulkner recovering from appendicitis and that despite his current predicament his mobile continues to work well especially on matters Rotary. The editor received a message from Roger and he said that he is recovering well, we wish you a speedy recovery Roger. Neil Henderson spoke about Rotary Nomads including their Charter at Broken Hill at the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The Rotary Club of Nomads was established by Jindalee Club of Queensland and is an "e:" Club in district 9630. They meet on the internet at 8pm on Wednesday. RCE received a certificate of appreciation for their two PHF donations, other clubs responded as well. The Club received Charter status on Monday March 9 and has 29 members which is considered somewhat of a record for a club newly chartered. Steve Chandler conducted a quiz with an Irish Twist which was jointly won by two tables with those coming first at the wrong end receiving a bag of potatoes. The winners shared in Guinness, mint creams and mint crisp bars. Thanks Steve for a fun night. See photos for those that got into the spirit of the night in “Things Green”. Special thanks to Lino and Norm for their room decorating efforts. Charter of Rotary Nomads– More news: Mary Henderson became a Charter Member of this club on Monday 9th March when the formalities were held at the Boardroom of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at Broken Hill. There were 29 members admitted making it one of the larger clubs ever charted. Most are experienced Rotarians looking to keep up with their Rotary involvement as travelling takes up more of their life style. (Plenty of chiefs in this club!) The Publicity Officer was so efficient in spreading the word that congratulatory letters were received from PM Tony Abbott and the Premiers of all States and Territories except Vic and NSW. (NSW actually replied by email advising they could not issue an official congratulatory release because the government is now in caretaker mode prior to the State election. How’s that for bureaucracy!) Getting straight into Rotary mode the club ran morning breakfast BBQ’s in the caravan park and raised over $1600. That’s what I call hitting the ground running. Being an e-Club it meets each Wednesday evening via the internet using software called “Go to Meeting”. Next face to face Muster is scheduled for the Gympie Music Festival in August. The club is compiling a list of rural based projects that can utilise the roving “Rotary force” as members travel around. Birthdays: Wal Dibben, Graeme Wood, Maureen Mollica, Jennifer Lawrence, Shirley Kukk, and Dennis Kosnar (On The Night!) Anniversaries: Lino & Angelina Airo-Farulla
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON D9800 President 2014-15 : Lisa Lowcock ABN 91036600532 P.O Box 161 Essendon 3040 Australia www.rcessendon.com.au
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Editorial Logistics: Sunil Perera
Volume 80, Issue 34, 17 March 2015
St Patricks day dinner
26 members and partners participated (with some members still at the Hobart Conference and Myanmar, numbers were down tonight) in a fun filled St Patrick's Day night conducted by Steve Chandler. Acting President Shirley Kukk reported that Roger Leask was in John Faulkner recovering from appendicitis and that despite his current predicament his mobile continues to work well especially on matters Rotary. The editor received a message from Roger and he said that he is recovering well, we wish you a speedy recovery Roger. Neil Henderson spoke about Rotary Nomads including their Charter at Broken Hill at the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The Rotary Club of Nomads was established by Jindalee Club of Queensland and is an "e:" Club in district 9630. They meet on the internet at 8pm on Wednesday. RCE received a certificate of appreciation for their two PHF donations, other clubs responded as well. The Club received Charter status on Monday March 9 and has 29 members which is considered somewhat of a record for a club newly chartered. Steve Chandler conducted a quiz with an Irish Twist which was jointly won by two tables with those coming first at the wrong end receiving a bag of potatoes. The winners shared in Guinness, mint creams and mint crisp bars. Thanks Steve for a fun night. See photos for those that got into the spirit of the night in “Things Green”.
Special thanks to Lino and Norm for their room decorating efforts.
Charter of Rotary Nomads– More news: Mary Henderson became a Charter Member of this club on Monday 9th March when the formalities were held at the Boardroom of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at Broken Hill. There were 29 members admitted making it one of the larger clubs ever charted. Most are experienced Rotarians looking to keep up with their Rotary involvement as travelling takes up more of their life style. (Plenty of chiefs in this club!) The Publicity Officer was so efficient in spreading the word that congratulatory letters were received from PM Tony Abbott and the Premiers of all States and Territories except Vic and NSW. (NSW actually replied by email advising they could not issue an official congratulatory release because the government is now in caretaker mode prior to the State election. How’s that for bureaucracy!) Getting straight into Rotary mode the club ran morning breakfast BBQ’s in the caravan park and raised over $1600. That’s what I call hitting the ground running. Being an e-Club it meets each Wednesday evening via the internet using software called “Go to Meeting”. Next face to face Muster is scheduled for the Gympie Music Festival in August. The club is compiling a list of rural based projects that can utilise the roving “Rotary force” as members travel around.
Birthdays: Wal Dibben, Graeme Wood, Maureen Mollica, Jennifer Lawrence, Shirley Kukk, and
Dennis Kosnar (On The Night!)
Anniversaries: Lino & Angelina Airo-Farulla
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St Patricks night in picture
The Enforcer, don’t be fooled by his smile! This is the look he gives to members who owe money!!!
Looks like Neil had a run in with the Enforcer, look at the hair!
The good Doctor had to be content with the potatoes
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Ian Thomo definitely making a statement about the Irish, Well, we are a mixed bunch, we Aussies While Ray admits he was a child of the potato famine Michael with his daughter Gaye!
The Enforcer with his gloves on, I warned you! Poor Alistair fell on his face in the car park lawn!
Neil looking respectable again with the hair in place after he paid up, Michael the Italian Stallion making his presence felt
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No one loves me anymore!!!
Tough old Norm getting some advice from our Chiropractor Michael Portelli under the watchful eye of Gwen
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KEILOR EAST BENDIGO BANK
presents
ROTARY’S GALA CONCERT
“LIGHT UP OTHER LIVES”
Featuring
Silvie Paladino
&
Victoria Welsh Male Voice Choir
Musical Director Faleiry Koczkar OAM.
Friday 27th March
7.30pm - 9.30pm
At
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
Leslie Rd. Essendon, Victoria, 3040
Raising Funds to support our Rotary International Education Projects in
Cambodia, Tibet & Peru
Tickets
VIP: $90 per ticket – Premium Seats & including
(pre concert drinks & food from 6.00pm – 7.15pm & drinks after the concert)
Standard: $50 per ticket
Concession: $35 per ticket – Pension & student card holders only
Purchase tickets online at http://www.trybooking.com/HCKE
ONLY 500 TICKETS AVAILABLE – Great Value, so book early to avoid disappointment!!
Contact: Cherrie M: 0414 459 487 E: [email protected]
Gerard M: 0412 165 912 E: [email protected]
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EVENTS CALENDAR
DATE SPEAKER/EVENT VENUE
24/03/2015 Badge Talk – Jenny Foster Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
31/03/2015 Committee Report Day Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
5/04/2015 Easter Sunday N/A
7/04/2015 Cathy Nicou will present on the Phillipine delegation
Anglers Tavern 12.30pm to 2pm
14/04/2015 Burma/Myanmar Delegation Presentation
The Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
21/04/2015 Jacqueline Craven The Anglers Tavern 6.30pm to 8pm
28/04/2015 ANZAC Day Lunch The Anglers Tavern 12.30pm to 2pm
5/05/2015 Belinda Bales will present a talk on the benefits she received from the mentoring from the Rotary
The Anglers Tavern 12.30pm to 2pm
12/05/2015 Badge talk – Karen Clarke The Anglers Tavern 12.30pm to 2pm
19/05/2015 Charter Night – Our 80th Birthday Bash
TBA
26/05/2015 Ian Crawford The Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
2/06/2015 Italian Day Lunch –Special Italian sub-committee & fellowship
The Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
06/06/15 – 09/06/15 Rotary’s 106th International Convention. For more details see www.riconvention.org
Sao Paulo, Brazil
9/06/2015 David Glen – Estate Planning The Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
16/06/2015 Committee Report day, President the year in review
The Anglers Tavern 6.30 to 8pm
23/06/2015 Ellen Andersen The Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
27th June & 28th June Changeover The Anglers Tavern 12.30 to 2pm
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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.
John L Gregory
Certified Practising Accountant
272 Keilor Road,
North Essendon, VIC 3041
Telephone: 03-9379 1705
