Charter Celebration 21st & 23rd May 2010

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Club of Essendon has a proud history of serving our community for the past 75 years.

1 ]- CONTACT Chartered CONTACT Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon 21st May 1935 Last Friday Night s Irish Night was a ripper! More Page 2. Charter Celebration 21st & 23rd May 2010 Keynote Speaker for Sunday 23rd May Former Governor General of Australia Major General Michael Jeffery AUD$122,000 Raised for Myanmar More page 6 The Rotary Club of Essendon has a proud history of serving our community for the past 75 years. We have undertaken major projects such as Rowallan ATTENDANCE AT TODAY S MEETING Scouts Camp, the Traffic School, assisted Royal District Nursing, Caroline Chilsolm, Queens Park Sound Shelter to name a few. We also conduct major international projects overseas in the Phillipines, Mynamar and Kenya. Tuesday March 23rd Volume 75 Issue Members INDEX Page 2 Irish Night Page 3 Bring in a Box! Page 4 Rotarians at work Page 5 Charter Night Page Myanmar Page 7 Social Corner Page 8 Sponsors Page.we can make a difference

CONTACT Fellowship To be sure to be sure to be

partners and guests attended a dinner at Veronica

flight it was not long before the guiness kicked

No matter how long the day, the evening will come.

An té a luíonn le gagharaibh éireoidh le

Two people shorten the road Giorraíonn beirt

boot. Níl aon sean stoca nach bhfaigheann sean

Is í ding di féin a scoileann an dair A good old

in the true Irish spirit of his friend's request,

" Three guys, one Irish, one English, and one

2 CONTACT Fellowship To be sure to be sure to be sure Last Friday night a brave band of Rotarians, partners and guests attended a dinner at Veronica O Sullivans Sibeen Hotel in the heart of Essendon. Ok, Ok we mist the actual St.Patrick s Day by a few days, but hey this is to celebrate the Irish! With Martin Kelly and irish dancers in full flight it was not long before the guiness kicked in and most all of us started to kick up our heels. TOP TEN IRISH SAYINGS: 1. Ireland Forever Éirinn go Brách 2. No matter how long the day, the evening will come. Dá fhaid é an lá tiocfaidh an tráthnóna 3. Health Sláinte 4. If you lie down with dogs, you'll rise with fleas An té a luíonn le gagharaibh éireoidh le dearnaithibh 5. Two people shorten the road Giorraíonn beirt bóthar 6. A good word never broke a tooth. Níor bhris focal maith fiacal riamh 7. There is no old stocking that doesn't find an old boot. Níl aon sean stoca nach bhfaigheann sean bhróg 8. It isn't a trout until it's on the bank. Ní breac é go mbíonn sé ar an bport 9. Little pigs have big ears. Tá cluasa fada ar mhuca beaga 10. It is a wedge of itself that splits the oak. Is í ding di féin a scoileann an dair A good old Irish Joke O'Brian was overcome by the beauty and in the true Irish spirit of his friend's request, he asked, "Aye, tis a fine thing you ask of me, and I will pour the whiskey. But, might I strain it through me kidneys first?" Three guys, one Irish, one English, and one Scottish, are out walking along the beach together one day. They come across a lantern and a Genie pops out of it. "I will give you each one wish, that's three wishes in total", says the Genie. The Scottish guy says, "I am a fisherman, my Dad's a fisherman, his Dad was a fisherman and my son will be one too. I want all the oceans full of fish for all eternity." So, with a blink of the Genie's eye FOOM! the oceans were teaming with fish. The Englishman was amazed, so he said, "I want a wall around England, protecting her, so that no one will get in for all eternity." Again, with a blink of the Genie's eye POOF! there was a huge wall around England. The Irishman asks, "I'm very curious. Please tell me more about this wall." The Genie explains, "well, it's about 150 feet high, 50 feet thick, protecting England so that nothing can get in or out." The Irishman says, "Fill it up with water." Page 2.

CONTACT Community Help can come in a shoe Box Shoe box any size Item of clothing for babies 0000 to 1 Grow

beanies NOT bonnets as the ribbon is dangerous.

customers to donate Maybe ask family members to contribute or fill their own shoe box Have a compe on to

Money is okay as we will then go out and purchase addi onal items April is the collec on month so get

. pass the shoe box around and collect all the small change Why the shoe box?

3 CONTACT Community Help can come in a shoe Box Shoe box any size Item of clothing for babies 0000 to 1 Grow suits, singlets long and short sleeve Baby nigh es Socks Would love hand knits; ma nee jackets, boo es and beanies NOT bonnets as the ribbon is dangerous. So toys for new born also great Bunny rugs If you like take a shoe box to work and ask your staff and customers to donate Maybe ask family members to contribute or fill their own shoe box Have a compe on to see who fills theirs first Ask your neighbours? Money is okay as we will then go out and purchase addi onal items April is the collec on month so get started on your shoe box collec on Having a dinner party or going out with friends.. pass the shoe box around and collect all the small change Why the shoe box? A shoe box can certainly hold a lot of items and is also a personal way of dona ng whatever you can do... a li le or a lot all helps. Media coverage to follow as we will be asking the wider community to donate also Get out the kni ng needles, me to ask mum, aunty and grandma. Collec on points; Wings away, rotary mee ngs( see a member of community), and drop off at 104 Hedderwick St Essendon. For further details ring Maria and leave a message. Or Maria.Kouppas@vu.edu.au Page 3.

4 CONTACT Rotarians at work The Rotary Club of Essendon should be very proud of the work that our hard working committees have done so far this year. Here are just a few samples of ehat we have done. Community Witchmount Winery Fellowship Australia Day BBQ Vocational Kangan Avionics Tour International Surf Coast weekend Vocational Rotary Presents Wow...the things we do! International The Phillipines International Relay for Life Page 4.

]- Rotary Club of Essendon Chartered 21st May 1935 Keynote Speaker Former Governor- General of Australia Major General Michael Jeffery

9326 1455 Facsimile: 9326 1499 Email: sam@tartaglia.com.au Payment by credit card, cash or cheque. Limited numbers so book early.

We have undertaken major projects such as Rowallan Scouts Camp, the Traffic School, assisted Royal District Nursing, Caroline Chilsolm,

5 ]- Rotary Club of Essendon Chartered 21st May 1935 Keynote Speaker Former Governor- General of Australia Major General Michael Jeffery Come and celebrate with us our 75th birthday Venue: Moonee Valley Racing Club Date: Sunday 23rd May 2010 Time: noon start Ticket Price: $85.00 entry, three course meal includes beer, wine & soft drink Bookings: Tartaglia & Associates, 231 Union Road Ascot Vale, 3032 Telephone: Facsimile: Payment by credit card, cash or cheque. Limited numbers so book early.. The Rotary Club of Essendon has a proud history of serving our community for the past 75 years. We have undertaken major projects such as Rowallan Scouts Camp, the Traffic School, assisted Royal District Nursing, Caroline Chilsolm, Queens Park Sound Shelter to name a few. We also conduct major international projects overseas in the Phillipines, Mynamar and Kenya. Page 5. President Anne Rogers Come and celebrate with us 75 years of community service. The event will be full of fun, entertainment and a real celebration of Rotary.we can make a difference

6 CONTACT International Myanmar Delegation This weekend a delegation of 21 Rotarians, friends and guests leave for Myanmar. Via the efforts of Tim Anderson, Richard Lawrence and Simon Cookson the delgation is taking to Myanmar over AUD$122,000 in medical and consumables. Apart from approx $8,000 the rest of the funds and items have been from private sources. A big thank you to Mr Harold Seeley and Mr Noel O'Brien for there generous financial support. Those in the delgation are: Anne and Barry Rogers, Tim Anderson, Richard Lawrence, Simon, Roma and Alice Cookson, Michael and Judy Pepi, Don Knee, Harold and Ann Seeley, Elizabeth Balharrie, Helen Hunter, IIona Nicherlein, Leonard Fourance, Lix Bos, Peter Brown, Luke Sypke and Dusty Dickson Donations being made this year by the club and its Donors YANGON CHILDREN S HOSPITAL US$32,400 US$4,500 US$5,000. US$10,000 US$6,500 TOTAL Pentra 200 Automatic Chemistry Analyser (Pathology machine) V Consumables for existing equipment Hearing Testing Machine ECG Cardio Heart Testing Machine Sutures, Examination gloves, & general supplies US$58,400 COMMUNITY DEPRIVED CHILDREN S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE US$5,500 One year's expenses to run the school (food & salaries) for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 US$1,000 Two computers for use by older students US$500 Children s books US$500 Stationery TOTAL US$7,500 MYANMAR EGRESS NARGIS ACTION GROUP Ten houses in the Delta US$605 per house TOTAL US$6,050 OM SCHOOL PROJECTS IN YANGON ] US$2,000 Uniforms & Television sets US$150 Tooth brushes and Tooth paste US$250 Children s Books large size US$100 Children s books small size TOTAL US$2,500 JIVITADANA SANGHA HOSPITAL US$5,000 Hearing Tester Machine US$10,000 Vitalograph Lung Machine US$7,000 Sutures, Examination gloves & general supplies TOTAL US $22,000 MUSLIM FREE HOSPITAL US$5,000 Hearing Test Machine US$2,000 Respirator US$7,000 Sutures, Examination gloves & general supplies TOTAL US$14,000 FREIGHT COSTS TO YANGON US$1,000 Estimated V Donation to purchase the same gratefully received from Dr. P. H. Seeley and Dr. A. Zekry. Donations in kind from donors in Australia. ] Individual delegation members are also bringing various donations for this project, which are not included in these figures. TOTAL: US$111,450 (A$122,470) Page 6.

CONTA C T Social Corner Calendar of Events Today s Meeting Jean McDonald Vocational Talk Did you hear about... Jean was born in Biloela Queensland and grew up in Yeppoon near Rockhampton.

Jean finished a degree in Darwin, before they married and took a posting in Melbourne.

Jean has enjoyed a wonderfully varied career, with administration her special skill she has worked in fields as diverse as the Arts and Alcohol!

Jason has been relocated to Singapore with his work, and shortly Jean and the boys will join him however we are confident she will become a very effective remote member and we will enjoy seeing her

7 CONTA C T Social Corner Calendar of Events Today s Meeting Jean McDonald Vocational Talk Did you hear about... Jean was born in Biloela Queensland and grew up in Yeppoon near Rockhampton. She joined the Army Reserve and became a corporal, and met Jason who was an Army Officer. Together they spent time in Townsville and Darwin, where Jason was posted in the Army. Jean finished a degree in Darwin, before they married and took a posting in Melbourne. Extended stays in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney (where their two sons were born) followed, before an eventual return to Melbourne. Jean has enjoyed a wonderfully varied career, with administration her special skill she has worked in fields as diverse as the Arts and Alcohol!! In between there was a 6- month stay in Osaka Japan, where she taught English. These days Jean and Jason own (and Jean operates) Bushwackers Camping store in North Essendon. Jason has a civilian career with Toll. Jean talked about the rigours of owning a small, independent business in a world filled with massive chain stores, and the huge buying/marketing advantages they enjoy. Jason has been relocated to Singapore with his work, and shortly Jean and the boys will join him however we are confident she will become a very effective remote member and we will enjoy seeing her at the club on her regular visits home to check on the shop. One of the Rotary Clubs in Singapore will enjoy her hands on work, and the make ups will keep her membership with us secure. Tuesday 30th March 2010 Glen Tebble Cystic Fibrosis Tuesday 6th April 2010 Club day Sunday 11th April 2010 BBQ AT THE HOME OF PETER & SUE 6.30PM AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND MINGLE WITH OUR ROTARIAN GUESTS FROM DISTRICT 5360, ALBERTA, CANADA WHO ARE BEING HOSTED BY OUR CLUB FROM APRIL MEAT PROVIDED, BYO DRINKS AND SIDE DISH PLS RSVP TO PETER & SUE NOT LATER THAN 07 APRIL Peter.duras@bigpond.com. or Stuart Strack in hospital - no diagnosis John Steele in hospital with some eye sight problems. Ray Kukk in hospital with back problem. Birthdays. Jennifer Lawrence 21 March. Jennifer Maloney 23 March Contact Us Rotary Club of Essendon P.O. Box 171 Essendon, 3040 Tele : Page 7. Club President Anne Rogers Club Secretary Tim Anderson Contact Editor Michael Mahoney Website Editor Grant Sheldon

CONTACT Sponsorship David Hoskings Pharmacy Dermatitis? Dry Skin or scalp? Psoriasis? Eczema? Tinea? Raw Nappy Rash? Amazing Results ( GUARANTEED) for even Severe Skin Problems!

8 CONTACT Sponsorship David Hoskings Pharmacy Dermatitis? Dry Skin or scalp? Psoriasis? Eczema? Tinea? Raw Nappy Rash? Amazing Results ( GUARANTEED) for even Severe Skin Problems! Keilor Road Essendon 3040 Proudly sponsored by Strathmore Community Bank Branch 337 Napier Street Strathmore Tele: Facs: At Bendigo Bank we realised long ago that to help your community become successful, we first needed to help U become successful. Because if U grow, everyone will grow with U After all without U there s no community, no success, and no us! So we re concentrating on U by delivering great products and services michael Sales & Marketing Consultants Michael Mahoney Managing Director michael Consulting Pty Ltd ABN St.Georges Way Torquay Victoria Australia 3228 M: F: michael@michaelconsult.com.au Page 8.

Strathmore Community Bank Donates $10,000 to Donations in Kind

Strathmore Community Bank Donates $10,000 to Donations in Kind in Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon Proudly sponsored by Strathmore Community Bank Branch Todays Meeting Community Bank You had better believe it! Amazing, fantastic, great, unbelieveable... All