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Volume 77 Issue 19 Tuesday 15 November 2011 Chris Don the District 9800 Rotary Foundation Chairperson was our guest speaker today.

world. Each year the foundation spends $6 Million educating 100 graduates from different courses and countries, in peace and conflict resolution studies.

understanding. Fortunately, Chris does not have a very difficult job selling The Rotary Foundation to clubs in District 9800 as we are the largest supporters in Australia, contributing $1.

1 Volume 77 Issue 19 Tuesday 15 November 2011 Chris Don the District 9800 Rotary Foundation Chairperson was our guest speaker today. Chris has made 5 previous visits to our club speaking about Foundation and on Tuesday his message was about the Rotary Peace Centres which are courses conducted at various Universities throughout the world. Each year the foundation spends $6 Million educating 100 graduates from different courses and countries, in peace and conflict resolution studies. To date there have been approximately 580 graduates who have found work in areas such The United Nations, universities, NGO s and the Diplomatic Corp, spreading Rotary s ideals of peace & understanding. Fortunately, Chris does not have a very difficult job selling The Rotary Foundation to clubs in District 9800 as we are the largest supporters in Australia, contributing $1.53Million in the last 4 years and Essendon is one of the better contributors in our district. Much of the money contributed by clubs in our district comes back to the clubs in the form of matching grants for international projects. Chris also announced that the Australian Government has recently agreed to contribute $50Million towards the Polio Plus Project which is getting very close to achieving its goal of eradicating polio from the world. Australia has a strong connection to the polio plus project with an Australian doctor beginning an immunization program in the Philippines and it then being adopted by Rotary as an International program. Also, Royce Abbey in his time as head of Rotary International was a strong supporter of the program. President Nominee Announced Vice President Peter Baker announced today that the President Nominee for the Rotary Year is Boris Struk. Boris joined the Rotary Club of Essendon in 1994 and has served as chair of various committees as well as being Sergeant & program chairperson. Congratulations Boris!!

The Four Way Test: Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

2 The Four Way Test: Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? CONTACT To facilitate its widest distribution, please forward any address to which you would like Contact sent partners, other family members? Spread the good word! Weekly Raffle Nathan from Fredericks. Consolation prize John Gorman. Jackpot now over $980 with less than 9 cards left in deck! Spend up big next week!! The Rotary Club of Essendon P.O Box 161 Essendon, VIC 3040 Club President: Steve Roe Club Secretary: Rob Thomas Vale Barry Matthew Wallis 22/3/43-7/11/11 Barry was a member of the Club in the mid 80,s with the classification of Lottery Agent. Married at the time to Lynn and with a daughter Jannine and son Matthew. Barry commenced work with the State Savings Bank and continued with them until purchasing the Ascot Vale Rd. Tattslotto and news agency. From there he started a business as a courier for Tattslotto returns. Barry died in the Royal Melbourne Hospital following a massive stroke. A quote from his funeral - Loved a good time, a drink, a smoke, usually with music blaring. Quick with a joke, an easy person to talk to (or argue with). His smiling face will always be remembered. Today s Attendance 34 members and 4 guests Our hard-working Treasurer announced that 4 members still have not paid subs for the year. You know who you are! Birthdays: Don Knee 9 th Nov Anniversary: Bill Molinaro 1966 Maurie Mollica 1971 Norm Mollica 1971 Rob Thomas 1984 Silver Pot & Fines: So far this year the sergeants have collected $ (okay who put in the 15 cents?) which goes to the administration of the club and you have donated $ to the silver pot which goes to the project account and then often to Foundation. Deb Phelan is involved in organising Christmas hampers for (mostly) the Sudanese Communities of Footscray, Melton & Werribee. She would be very grateful to receive grocery items such as pasta, noodles, canned foods, flour, sugar, toilet paper, tissues, toiletries etc. basic everyday items but nothing perishable. Goods can be left in bags or boxes at Fredricks and Deb will collect them each week.

$500, take out a 3 month fixed term deposit and the club

3 Thank you to our valued sponsors. Help yourself and help the Club by banking with Strathmore Community Bank. Take out a home loan and the club will received up to $500, take out a 3 month fixed term deposit and the club will receive up to $50 etc. For more details drop into the branch at 337 Napier St or call branch Manager Philip Stewart on

Leslie John Steele February 1926 September 2011 Out and about.

Roe, Peter & Sue Duras, Peter Condos, Barb Wyatt, Peter Baker &

4 Leslie John Steele February 1926 September 2011 Out and about.. City2Sea fun run Essendon Rotarians were busy last weekend working on community projects. At the inaugural City2Sea fun run on Sunday morning, Steve & Kerry Roe, Peter & Sue Duras, Peter Condos, Barb Wyatt, Peter Baker & exchange student Raul from Brazil assisted as marshals, earning money for the club. Paid volunteers! Maybe that will catch on elsewhere! Interestingly, Peter Baker knew several people competing but didn t spot any of them while Raul spotted three he knew!

Raul from Brazil who was happy to help out and met

Our hard-working Vice- President evaded the camera

his fine pair of knickerbockers from our German Day.

Community Committee lead by Maria Kouppas sold

and plenty of help given by Rotary's favourite sons

5 Raul from Brazil who was happy to help out and met several Club members on Sunday. Our hard-working Vice- President evaded the camera at the fun run so we can all enjoy another look at his fine pair of knickerbockers from our German Day. Olives and Strawberries On Sunday afternoon the Community Committee lead by Maria Kouppas sold Strawberries & Cream at the Olive Festival held at Tabcorp Park, Melton. A great day was had with lots of strawberries sold and plenty of help given by Rotary's favourite sons and daughters. Big thanks go to Michael Mahoney for putting up his famous "Blow Up" tent and all the tables.

Also providing valuable assistance were Gaye and Michael Cariss, Leno

Mollica, Richard Lawrence and Inspector Paul Alinson from Vic Police

Also thanks to Roger Priestley for his supply of cream and water.

Well done to all members, partners, policemen and exchange students

6 Also providing valuable assistance were Gaye and Michael Cariss, Leno and Angelina Airo-Farulla, Pat and Alistair Fraser, Norm and Gwen Mollica, Richard Lawrence and Inspector Paul Alinson from Vic Police who is part of the Rotary Police Mentoring programme. Also thanks to Roger Priestley for his supply of cream and water. Over $1000 was raised for the Club, a great effort. Well done to all members, partners, policemen and exchange students who gave up their time to assist in a busy weekend of community support and fundraising and had a lot of fun along the way!

2012 Rotary District 9800 Early Bird discounted registration closes soon Where: When: What: Cost: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre a truly world class venue and must see precinct.

7 2012 Rotary District 9800 Early Bird discounted registration closes soon Where: When: What: Cost: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre a truly world class venue and must see precinct March, 2012 (Labour Day long weekend) A chance to see Rotary in action at its finest along with a programme of top class speakers and entertainment including: Tony Jones: ABC Journalist (Four Corners, Lateline etc) Ken Lay: Newly appointed Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Amanda Vanstone: Former senator and ambassador to Italy Annette Kimmitt: Managing Partner of Ernst & Young s 1500 person Melbourne office Choir of Hope and Inspiration (formerly Choir of Hard Knocks) $450 with early bird booking pre 9/12/11 (then $495 per person) For bookings or more details see

8 For the diary DATE EVENT VENUE Tues 22/11/2011 Sue Lloyd-Williams Melb Cup - VRC Fredricks Thurs 24 /11/11 Club visit RC of Woodend Tues 29/11/11, 1pm AGM Tues 6/12/11 Pat LaManna Senior Australian of the Year Fredricks Fredricks Sun 11/12/2011 Carols by Candlelight Queen s Park Tues 13/12/11 evening Tues 20/12/11 breakfast Tues 27/12/11, Tues 3/1/12, Tues 10/1/12 Tues 17/1/12 late afternoon/evening Xmas Function (no lunch time mtg) Breakfast mtg with guests from RC of Moonee Valley No meeting Xmas/New Year Meeting and BBQ at DIK Thurs 26/1/12 Australia Day BBQ TBA Fredricks Fredricks DIK, West Footscray 10/2/12-12/2/12 Beach weekend Surf coast Friday 17/2/2012 Relay for Life Aberfeldie 3/3/12 12/3/12 Myanmar Delegation Myanmar 9/3/12 12/3/12 80 th D9800 Conference 10/4/12-17/4/12 Philippines Delegation Philippines Fri 20/4/12 Rotary Presents MVRC Tues 22/5/12 Charter Night (no lunch time mtg) Ascot House Tues 3/7/12, 1pm President Changeover Fredricks Melbourne Convention Centre Great Day for the ladies with Sue Lloyd-Williams as guest speaker on 22 nd November. Please invite them along.

Annual General Meeting

Volume 77 Issue 21 Tuesday 29 November 2011 Annual General Meeting IPP Glenn Smith presented his report on the Rotary year 2010/11 and the club financial statement. He thanked his board for all their work