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November 2012 Volume 47, Number 19 In This Issue Upcoming Club Program Upcoming Club Program Presidents Report Last Meeting & Notes Think Foundation Thoughts Important Club Dates District 9810 News

1 ROTARY CLUB of CLAYTON Inc. District 9810 Victoria, Australia Weekly Bulletin Meets every Monday from 6:30pm at L unico Restaurant 319 Clayton Road, Clayton (Melways 79C2) (No meeting on public holidays) 19 th November 2012 Volume 47, Number 19 In This Issue Upcoming Club Program Upcoming Club Program Presidents Report Last Meeting & Notes Think Foundation Thoughts Important Club Dates District 9810 News Rotaract Club of Monash Upcoming Events in Monash Upcoming Events in Kingston Where other clubs meet Reminders Joke of the Week Rotary International News Date Speaker Chairperson Desk Visitors 19 th November 26 th November 3 rd December Presidents Report Hi Members & Friends, Club Assembly and Board Meeting Glenys Pattison Tom Portelli Simon Richards TBA Tom Portelli Simon Bill Sides Richards Raffle Draw - Simon Richards Bill Sides Dianne Sides Rebecca Lovitt & Georgina Heaslip Just arrived from my first shift at the Masters Golf at Kingston Heath, again I would like to thank all our members and friends who are giving up their time to earn the club more dollars which will be used to fund our projects. We also have members continuing to sell our raffle tickets in the foyer at Monash Medical centre as we enter the last 2 weeks before it is drawn. Heather and I attended the Thank The Community night at Bunning's South Oakleigh. We were so impressed with all the community projects that Nicky and her staff carry out. Their most recent project was to develop a large garden for Scope. They donate items for trivia nights etc after an application is received on official letter head. All their community work and BBQ's are available for not for profit organisations only. Bunning's have also offered us a street stall in their entrance and I have accepted this offer so we will run the first of our 2 street stalls this coming Saturday 24th November there. Jim and Jean have been very busy behind the scenes preparing lots of goodies for sale. All funds raised from this stall and from our 2nd street stall the following Saturday 1 st December in the Clayton Shopping centre will go towards the 3rd humidifier along with the funds raised from the raffle. 19 th November 2012 Page 1 of 11 Volume 47, Number 19

2 Rotary Four Way Test "Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?" The raffle will be drawn at our meeting on Monday 3rd December and I have invited Rebecca Lovitt & Georgina Heaslip along to draw the raffle and to speak to the club about how these humidifiers will make a difference to their patients and nursing staff. This project commenced at our trivia night and will end on December 3rd with the raffle draw. Together with the Rotaract Club of Monash and the Uncle Bobs Club, our sponsors Kingston council, Bunning's South Oakleigh and Notting hill and many others and the efforts of our wonderful members and friends we have almost met our challenge, please keep selling the raffle tickets over these last 2 weeks and then it will be completed, well done to you all. Many thanks Lesley Last Meeting & Notes Last Meeting (12/11): As there was no guest speaker this week the time was spent discussing some upcoming Rotary events and also hearing some of the stories from Lesley, Ralph, Dianne & Bill on trip to Mauritius. We also welcomed back Jon Breisch who has been on Holidays touring around Europe. The club is looking forward at hearing about all his adventures. Meeting Notes: John Barnes gave an update that the club will be selling raffle tickets in the foyer of the Monash Medical centre between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm from Monday to Friday until all raffle tickets have runout. Money raised will be going towards Monash Childrens for the purchase of more Humidifiers. Volunteers are required to support with the selling. The drawing of the tickets will be held at our general meeting on the 3 rd December. See John or Gaye Barnes if you can help. The club will be holding two more BBQ s at Bunning s in The first will be on Sunday 13 th January 2013 at Bunning s in Notting Hill and the second will be on Saturday 19 th January at Bunning s in Oakleigh South. More details to follow. Alex Scott from the Monash Rotaract Club promoted the On a Starlit Night Charity Ball which their club is organising which will be held at The Sebel Hotel, Albert Park (full details in the attached flyer) on Saturday 2 nd February There will also be a charity event held on the day after at Albert Park for those who could not attend the night. The day will include a BBQ & entertainment and entry will be $10. On the 22 nd November there will be a Foundation Dinner being held at the Wheelers Hill International, 242 Jells Road, Wheelers Hill. More details in the flyer attached to this bulletin. The club is looking for 10 members to attend so we can fill a table. Lesley gave an update on the club supporting with the Car Parking at the 2012 Australian Masters Golf which is being held at the Kingston Heath Golf Course from Thursday 15 th to Sunday 18 th November. In return for our support the Rotary Club of Huntingdale will make a donation to the club of $100 per person per day (or $45 for a half day). The roster has now been finalised with members working various hours over the four days. The club has put in an application to hold a street stall in the main street of Clayton outside Officeworks. The target date is Saturday 1 st December between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The plan is to sell the remaining Raffle Tickets and other various items being organised by Jim & Jean Cochrane. The clubs Christmas Break-up will be on the 15 th December and will replace the meeting on the 17 th December. It will be a dinner and will be held at the home of Bill & Dianne Sides starting from 6:00 pm. Food planning will be organised closer to the date. Bronwen Lamond recently represented the club at the Caroline Chisholm Award to support the candidate that we had put forward, Rosemary Norman who was successful in getting an award. 19 th November 2012 Page 2 of 11 Volume 47, Number 19

3 THE OBJECT OF ROTARY 1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 2. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; 4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Bronwen also informed the club that the Uncle Bob s club has offered to fund the gap for the second Humidifier for the Monash Childrens Hospital. Dianne Sides informed the club that we are looking for candidates for the Shine on Awards and that closing date for the applications is on the 15 th December. If you know of any candidates please contact Dianne. We have now received the Federal Government Grant approval of $5000 for our new Club BBQ trailer. Lesley is asking for the members to come up with the ideas on the best way to design the trailer. One idea was fitting it out for use in disaster relief, which included having a small generator and facility to boil water. Please pass on your ideas to Lesley. Roger Coburn spoke about the Peace Forum which the Rotary Club of MASH has organised on Thursday 27 th November at Box Hill Town Hall in Box Hill. This is a free event. (Full details in the flyer attached). Roger also spoke about the Mince Pies their club is selling at $7.50 per half dozen. $3.00 from every half dozen will go towards End Polio Now. Reminder on the 9810 District Conference which will be from Friday 15 th to 17 th March 2013 in Wangaratta at the Performing Arts Centre. For more details on the conference you can go to the following location To book your place go to Apologies = Georges Ah-Tye, Cheryl O Toole, Katherine Merson & John Goldspinks. Make Ups = Jim & Jean Cochrane (Raffle Tickets & Foodbank), Lesley Zuccaro, Ralph Zuccaro, Dianne Sides, Bill Sides (Rotary Club of Grand Baie). Leave of Absence = None. Visitors = Alex Scott (Rotaract Club of Monash) & AG Roger Coburn (Rotary Club of MASH). Think Foundation Thoughts November: Rotary Foundation Month This week s Foundation Thought is about... Celebrating our Foundation. Since 1905, Rotarians have been torchbearers, lighting the way to a better life for many people in many countries. Like Olympic runners, we received a torch from those before us a torch of service that brings light to the shadow areas of mankind: intolerance, ignorance, disease, and hunger. Let people know that Rotary cares and acts RI President James L. Bomar Important Club Dates Saturday 15/12/12 Club Break-up and Christmas party at Bill & Dianne Sides Home. This will be for dinner starting at 6:00 pm. Sunday 13/01/13 BBQ at the Bunning s store in Notting Hill. Saturday 19/01/13 BBQ at the Bunning s store in Oakleigh South. Friday 15/03/13 to Sunday 17/03/13 District 9810 Conference in Wangaratta at the Performing Arts Centre. 19 th November 2012 Page 3 of 11 Volume 47, Number 19

Special Announcements 24 th November Sue Ah-Tye Birthday. District 9810 News The Rotary Club of Dingley Village DESIGNER JEWELLERY SALE Beautiful gift selection for Christmas.

All proceeds to Rotary Club of Dingley Village projects.

4 Special Announcements 24 th November Sue Ah-Tye Birthday. District 9810 News The Rotary Club of Dingley Village DESIGNER JEWELLERY SALE Beautiful gift selection for Christmas. Morning and Afternoon Teas available. Saturday 8 th December :00 am to 4:00 pm Dingley Village Community Centre, Marcus Road, Dingley Village. All proceeds to Rotary Club of Dingley Village projects. Rotaract Club of Monash Club Meeting Details: The Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 7:30pm Mulgrave Neighbourhood House Mackie Road, Mulgrave (Melways 80C3) Upcoming Rotaract Events: Rotaract Gala Ball on the 2 nd February 2013 which will be held at the Sebel at Albert Park. Money raised is going towards Still Born. (See flyer attached to this bulletin) Rotaract Roster: Date Rotarian to Visit 5 th December John Barnes 19 th December Jon Breisch If you cannot attend on the night you are rostered, please organise a replacement to take your place. Upcoming Events in Monash Art in The Park: MGA Community Festival 25 November 2012 Come and enjoy MGA's parklands for a day of FREE art and photography workshops for all! Including wonderful music, classic car display, gourmet foods and children's activities including face painting, drop-in art activity stations and a sculpture park trail. Activities will be free of charge but bookings will be essential as places are limited. Workshops and activities are FREE. BOOKINGS are essential and can be made from 9 November. Telephone bookings on: Address: 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill 19 th November 2012 Page 4 of 11 Volume 47, Number 19

5 Upcoming Events in Kingston Master Drummer David Jones presents Loops, Melody and World Grooves Sunday, 25 November :00 PM - 5:00 PM Special guests Michael Conolan (cello and effects) and Evri Evripidou (6 bass and effects) are two world class exponents of loops, melody and texture. Both are superb musicians and also highly developed composers. For many years, they have been incorporating the use of electronic and looping effects (the other to create layers of sound in real time). Master drummer, David Jones, will also incorporate the use of an electronic set up of drums and percussion. The Wavedrum has to be heard to be believed! Fresh new sounds will emanate from one small electronic drum. Together David, Michael and Evri will create a trancelike atmosphere of special sounds, grooves and compositions. Don't miss the last concert in the series for LOCATION: Kingston Arts Centre Theatre CONTACT NAME: Box Office PHONE: eilidh.wallace@kingston.vic.gov.au WEB: Where other Clubs Meet A Rotarian can attend the weekly meeting of any Rotary club around the world. This is a make-up and counts as attendance credit when you are not able to attend a meeting of your own club. Details for all District 9810 clubs can be obtained in the district directory or website Details for clubs around the world are available in the RI Directory (held by the club secretary) and on the RI website ( Reminders Please ensure that the club is aware if you will be missing a meeting. Contact Bronwen Lamond on by 4 pm on the day of the meeting, if you are not going to be present. Contributions for inclusion into the Bulletin should be passed to michaele@netspace.net.au by Thursday evening of each week. Please remember if you cannot perform your rostered job, it is your duty to find a replacement to take your place. Joke of the Week At dawn the telephone rings, Hello, Senor Rod? This is Ernesto, the caretaker at your country house. Ah yes, Ernesto. What can I do for you? Is there a problem? Um, I am just calling to advise you, Senor Rod, that your parrot, he is dead. My parrot? Dead? The one that won the International competition? Si, Senor, that s the one. Damn! I spent a small fortune on that bird. What did he die from? 19 th November 2012 Page 5 of 11 Volume 47, Number 19

From eating the rotten meat, Senor. Rotten meat? Who the hell fed him rotten meat? Nobody, Senor. He ate the meat of the dead horse. Dead horse? What dead horse? The thoroughbred, Senor Rod.

6 From eating the rotten meat, Senor. Rotten meat? Who the hell fed him rotten meat? Nobody, Senor. He ate the meat of the dead horse. Dead horse? What dead horse? The thoroughbred, Senor Rod. My prize thoroughbred is dead? Yes, Senor Rod, he died from all that work pulling the water cart. Are you insane? What water cart? The one we used to put out the fire. Good Lord! What fire are you talking about, man? The one at your house, Senor! A candle fell and the curtains caught on fire. What the hell? Are you saying that my mansion is destroyed because of a candle? Yes, Senor Rod. But there s electricity at the house! What was the candle for? For the funeral, Senor Rod. WHAT BLOODY FUNERAL??!! Your wife s, Senor Rod. She showed up very late one night and I thought she was a thief, so I hit her with your new Ping G15 204g titanium head golf club with the TFC 149D graphite shaft. Silence... long silence... very long silence. Ernesto, if you broke that driver, you re in big trouble. Rotary International News Rotarians respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy By Ryan Hyland Rotary News -- 9 November 2012 Rotary districts in New York and New Jersey have mobilized to provide relief for communities affected by Hurricane Sandy, which slammed into the northeastern United States on 29 October. More than 160 people in the United States and the Caribbean were killed by Sandy s powerful wind gusts and storm surges, which left tens of thousands without shelter and millions without electricity. Some areas remain without power more than a week later. The destruction is unthinkable, says Bonnie Sirower, governor of District 7490 (New Jersey). There are towns up and down the coast that have been completely wiped away. Several Rotary districts, including mine, have suffered immense damage. Sirower s district and five other affected districts (7230, 7250, 7260, 7500, and 7640), which include parts of New Jersey, New York, and Bermuda, are coordinating much of the Rotarian relief effort by collecting funds and supplies for hard-hit communities. The aid will be distributed equally among the six districts to use where they feel the most need is, says Sirower. Sirower says truckloads of clothes, blankets, cleaning supplies, and ready-to-eat meals and 19 th November 2012 Page 6 of 11 Volume 47, Number 19

other nonperishable food have been arriving in the affected districts. Teams of Rotarians have worked around the clock since the storm hit to sort the items and determine where to deliver them.

Cars have been totally inundated, homes destroyed, furniture, and appliances scattered on muddy streets, says Moran.

7 other nonperishable food have been arriving in the affected districts. Teams of Rotarians have worked around the clock since the storm hit to sort the items and determine where to deliver them. Mario Moran, governor of District 7250 (New York), was shocked by the devastation in his district. Cars have been totally inundated, homes destroyed, furniture, and appliances scattered on muddy streets, says Moran. It brought tears to my eyes seeing the look of so many people walking in despair after five days of sudden homelessness. But Moran says he s also seen incredible acts of selflessness. People in the streets with barely anything for themselves were offering me the very little food they had. Such generosity was amazing to witness. Rotarians act quickly The response from Rotarians is nothing short of amazing, says Sirower. The day before the storm hit, I was receiving calls from clubs around the world asking what they could do to help. We have three warehouses in my town full of supplies that Rotarians have sent to us. Governor John Andrews of District 7640 says his neighborhood in Ocean City, New Jersey, looks like a war zone. It was heartbreaking to see blocks and blocks of homes destroyed, says Andrews, whose home suffered minor damages but lost electricity. I was very lucky, but you have to pay back that luck, and that s what Rotarians all over this region are doing. Top: Rotaractors at the Rotary- UN Day distributed 350 boxed lunches to the Bowery Mission in New York City on 3 November. Photo by Joe Clark Bottom: Members of the Rotary Club of Murray, Kentucky, USA, fill a truck with relief supplies. Photo courtesy of the Rotary Club of Murray Andrews says he s received s and phone calls from clubs and districts worldwide offering help. All of our districts are so used to giving in emergencies like this, it feels so different to be on the receiving end, says Andrews. The support shown to us throughout the Rotary world shows we re not alone during this recovery. 19 th November 2012 Page 7 of 11 Volume 47, Number 19

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ROTARY CLUB of CLAYTON Inc. Weekly Bulletin 22nd October 2007 Vol 42 No 17

ROTARY CLUB of CLAYTON Inc. Weekly Bulletin 22nd October 2007 Vol 42 No 17 District 9810 Victoria, Australia P.O. Box 5078, Clayton 3168 Chartered 17th April, 1965 Meets every Monday 6:15 for 6:30pm at