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Volume 75 Issue 23, 15 th December 2009 Our Club

1 CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon The Rotary Club of Essendon was Chartered on 21 st May 1935 Volume 75 Issue 23, 15 th December 2009 Our Club Presidents Note: Not all pictures of all Presidents available

Christmas Greetings from our President Anne Rogers Seasons greetings to all our members and families. The first half of our Rotary year has vanished, but it has certainly been fun, and extremely busy.

2 Christmas Greetings from our President Anne Rogers Seasons greetings to all our members and families. The first half of our Rotary year has vanished, but it has certainly been fun, and extremely busy. Ours is a big, and active Club which is working well, so it s no surprise at all that there has been a lot happening. Somehow all the balls are staying in the air, and I am thoroughly enjoying my time as President. with an enormous amount of support though, from Barry, Stephanie, my staff at the office, and our members - I could never do it without that. It s been a time of unexpected pleasures, and chief among those are our Tuesday meetings which are such fun, and the busiest hour of my week, by far. Our revised format works well, and ensures our members are always completely up to date with Club matters, and are informed and entertained by outstanding speakers. The sergeants are working wonderfully, and should be commended for their work, particularly the imagination and research behind our weekly International toasts. We have welcomed six new members Anne Ramsay, Michael Pepi (Judy), Tony Johnson (Jasmine), Jean McDonald (Jason), Nick Patinyotis (Mary), and Ben Marshall (Julie), several of whom have young children, who will also be warmly received into our Rotary family. In the new year our club will host a Polish Exchange Student Maciej Kiedrowski. All four avenues of service are working beautifully, and we have some very significant runs on the board already, to show for our year to date. Steve Roe has been announced as our President Nominee for the year. Of course our major project for the year is the celebration of the 75 th Anniversary of the charter of our club, which occurred on 21 May, A separate, and very busy Committee is at work on this, and plans are well underway for two social events to mark the occasion, along with some wonderful community infrastructure in Moonee Valley. When the new year gets underway, you will be hearing much more about all of that. In the meantime, we should all enjoy the break, and charge our batteries!!barry & I wish all of you and your families, a joyous Christmas, and exciting and prosperous New Year. President Anne

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A place to put things VOLUNTEER DRIVERS FOR MOONEE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL L2P PROJECT Moonee Valley City Council has obtained funding from VicRoads for a motor vehicle which will be used to help learner

4 A place to put things VOLUNTEER DRIVERS FOR MOONEE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL L2P PROJECT Moonee Valley City Council has obtained funding from VicRoads for a motor vehicle which will be used to help learner drivers attain the government-mandated 120 hours of driving practice. The project is aimed at new drivers under 21 years of age who have no access to a private vehicle and no familial supervisory driver. Council is seeking community sponsorship of the vehicle and are approaching a number of local organisations including Westpac. The Rotary Club of Essendon may assist in this regard at some stage. They are also looking for volunteer supervisory drivers who will complete a Council-funded, VicRoads training course. If you would like further information about the training or would like to assist in this worthwhile community project, please contact Steve Roe. AUSTRALIA DAY AUSSIE BBQ Tuesday 26 th January Dress down in shorts, thongs and hats and front up to Rob and Jan Thomas' home to celebrate our 222 nd birthday. This is a FAMILY FUNCTION in the tradition of our afternoon Christmas parties. The Club will be supplying all meat, salads and dessert. You need to bring a CHAIR, drinks, some nibblies, and swimwear for the pool. Don't forget the jokes, gossip and banter as well! All this for only $15 per couple or FAMILY. How do we do it?? Commences 12 noon. And we can handle inclement weather. Ring below to confirm attendance for catering purposes: Rob Thomas: Neil Henderson: ROTARY GOES TO THE DOGS Saturday 27 th February... is when we head to The Meadows for a great evening of fun and fellowship to watch the Greyhounds chase the Hare. Cost is $35 per head which includes: 1. Entrance 2. Race Book 3. Reserved dinner seating 4. 3 course Buffet Dinner 5. waiter service 6. tote facilities All this and only $10 more than our regular lunch! More details when the event draws closer. Meanwhile circle the date.

5 Christmas party Myanmar Don't miss out! Have ever thought about going to Myanmar (Burma)? Never got around to it, well knows the time to plan for March next year. The RCE trip to Burma leaves March 27th 2010 and has lots to offer for a two week extravaganza into what was once the British Empires' Jewel. Your trip will take you to Bagan said to rival and exceed Angkor Wat, then back to Rangoon for some serious Rotary work at schools, hospitals and charitable groups. hen down to the Delta to review the RCE housing project. Finally having completed our official work we travel to the Bay of Bengal and Ngapali Beach for some well earned R&R. See Richard Lawrence or Tim Anderson - numbers are limited. In conjunction with the Rotary Club of Essendon North, we are hosting a 17 year old Polish exchange student, Maciej Kiedrowski. Maciej arrived in August for 11 months and is attending Essendon-Keilor College in Buckley Street. Essendon North are looking after Maciej until January when we will take over. To that end, we are looking for four families to host for six weeks each. The aim is to share the responsibility throughout the Club and not place the entire load on our four families. All members will be encouraged to welcome Maciej into their homes for a meal or invite him along on a family outing. Many of your own children will have participated in school-based, international exchanges and know how invaluable it can be for the student and host-family alike. It makes the world a smaller and friendlier place and can be a life-changing experience for all involved. Please let Steve Roe know if your family would like to be involved in this important activity. Computers for Kids and Community Computers for Kids and Community is a collaborative District 9800 project. It involves collecting, refurbishing and distributing superseded computing equipment to underprivileged people both in the local community and overseas. Our Club has already been involved with the project as 40 computers have been obtained through C4K&C and sent to Bahay Tuluyan. The project coordinators have a workshop and storage area at the DIK shed in West Footscray. All computers received are formatted and licensed Microsoft software is then installed. The minimum standard of computer needed is Pentium 4. Laptops and MACs are also accepted, plus peripherals including working printers, monitors (older type CRTs are fine), keyboards, leads etc. If you know of any businesses, friends or family members who are updating computing equipment and would be willing to donate their old machines to the project, please contact Steve Roe who will arrange collection. Surf Coast Fun Raiser If your looking for a great week-end this summer then the Essendon Rotary Club of the Surfcoast (thats "Torquay to Fairhaven") has lots of fun and fellowship for you. You'll be staying with Rotarians with meals and accommodation included so put it in your Diary right now. Book now numbers limited When : January 15th to 17th Where : You'll be matched up with friends Cost : $250 per couple for entire week-end Includes : - BBQ in Torquay Friday night - Breakfast Sat & Sun - Dinner Sat Aireys Inlet - Markets and Surf Coast Shopping - Surfing, swimming & sunb king Lots of fun, fellowship and frivolity! To Book - Richard Lawrence

Rotary Club of Essendon P.O.Box 171 Essendon, 3040 Phone: 0417352190 Club President Anne Rogers Club Secretary Tim Anderson Contact Editor Michael Mahoney Web Editor Grant Sheldon Website www.

30am at Fredericks Restaurant January 13 th Joint Meeting Wednesday 13 th Jan 6.30 for 7.00 pm Meeting. {Dinner Cost $25.00 a head} 1 st Floor Essendon Football Club Napier St Essendon.

Our club looks after him after January, so please let Stephen Roe know if you can help.

6 Rotary Club of Essendon P.O.Box 171 Essendon, 3040 Phone: Club President Anne Rogers Club Secretary Tim Anderson Contact Editor Michael Mahoney Web Editor Grant Sheldon Website Social Corner December 22 nd breakfast meeting Don t forget that next week s informal meeting commences at 7.30am at Fredericks Restaurant January 13 th Joint Meeting Wednesday 13 th Jan 6.30 for 7.00 pm Meeting. {Dinner Cost $25.00 a head} 1 st Floor Essendon Football Club Napier St Essendon. Exchange Student In conjunction with the Rotary Club of Essendon North, we are hosting a 17 year old Polish exchange student, Maciej Kiedrowski. Our club looks after him after January, so please let Stephen Roe know if you can help. New Member Classifications Pastry Cook Physiotherapist Pilot Plumber Podiatrist Policeman Up and Coming Events DATED EVENT VENUE Thursday 17 th Dec Wings a Way Fund Raisers Contact Anne Rogers Tuesday 22 nd Dec Breakfast meeting Fredrick s Restaurant, 7.30pm Wednesday 13 th Jan 10 Joint Sister Club meetings 7.00pm 1 st Floor, Essendon Football Club Friday 15 th Jan 10 Surf Coast Fundraiser See advert previous page Tuesday 19 th Jan 10 Luncheon meeting Fredrick s Restaurant, 12.30pm Tuesday 26 th Jan 10 Family BBQ Rob and Jan Thomas Saturday 25 th Feb 10 Rotary goes to the dogs Broadmeadow s Dog track

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7 Valued Sponsors DAVID HOSKINGS PHARMACY Dermatitis? Dry Skin or Scalp? Psoriasis? Eczema? Tinea? Raw Nappy rash? Breast Rash? "Amazing Results (GUARANTEED) for even Severe Skin Problems!" Keilor Rd Essendon More sponsors needed More sponsors needed Michael Maloney Bendigo Bank Phone

Sergeant at Arms Alan Murphy led the way and as always with zest and some well chosen words. What an introduction for President Anne Rogers.

Sergeant at Arms Alan Murphy led the way and as always with zest and some well chosen words. What an introduction for President Anne Rogers. CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon Whats Happening! Today s meeting Christmas Greeting Kenyan Article Past Presidents Post it Social Corner Our Sponsors The Rotary Club of Essendon was