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President: Grant Sheldon Editorial Executive: Stephen Roe Volume 78 Issue 14 Tuesday 2 nd October 2012 This Week s Meeting: We were treated to a presentation by our exchange student, Charlotte

Charlotte has now been in Australia for two months and has put the 16,335 km flight (Saverne, Frankfurt, Dubai, Singapore, Melbourne) well and truly behind her.

Charlotte with New Gens Chair, Barbara Wyatt Charlotte with a school of Salmon Charlotte s host families have kept her busy and she has already experienced an AFL game (most disappointingly having

She has also attended a weekend away with the other recently arrived exchange students.

Other differences Charlotte noted here were the wearing of school uniforms and a pleasingly shorter school day.

1 President: Grant Sheldon Editorial Executive: Stephen Roe Volume 78 Issue 14 Tuesday 2 nd October 2012 This Week s Meeting: We were treated to a presentation by our exchange student, Charlotte Salmon. Quite a familiar face to us now, Charlotte told us about her family and gave a brief insight into her hometown of Saverne in Northern France. Charlotte has now been in Australia for two months and has put the 16,335 km flight (Saverne, Frankfurt, Dubai, Singapore, Melbourne) well and truly behind her. Saverne is also home to variety of popular wildlife species including hedgehogs, deer and storks. Local delicacies abound (especially the pastries) with a strong German influence evident. Charlotte with New Gens Chair, Barbara Wyatt Charlotte with a school of Salmon Charlotte s host families have kept her busy and she has already experienced an AFL game (most disappointingly having adopted Collingwood as her team we really must vet our host families more carefully!), Melbourne Zoo, the Great Ocean Road and has befriended several kangaroos. She has also attended a weekend away with the other recently arrived exchange students. There is a marked difference between the schooling systems in our two countries with Australian schools allowing far greater flexibility in the choice of subjects. Other differences Charlotte noted here were the wearing of school uniforms and a pleasingly shorter school day. Charlotte is a keen sprinter and has vowed not to put on any weight whilst on exchange - a challenge to all hosting her for meals! She has settled in well without a trace of homesickness, Skypes her Mum every day and says she does not want to go home testament to the caring nature of our host families. Charlotte has found Australians to be friendly and welcoming, always willing to come up and have a chat. She said she now feels like a local and while the weather here is better she wasn t so complimentary about the food. Maybe summer BBQs will be more to her liking!

Charlotte s advice to potential exchange students be open-minded to new experiences and friendly to everyone you meet and you will get the most from your exchange.

VP Roger Priestley, Jenny Barron (Principal of Essendon Keilor College) and Charlotte s counsellor, Peter Condos Some of Charlotte s Australian parents -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- The dinner hosting roster is

This must be done in consultation with the host family. It is your responsibility to collect Charlotte from her host family and return her after dinner.

You will also need to advise her counsellor, Peter Condos. Please be aware that anyone over the age of 18 must have a working with children (WWC) card. Forms are available from the post office.

2 Charlotte s advice to potential exchange students be open-minded to new experiences and friendly to everyone you meet and you will get the most from your exchange. Well done Charlotte and we look forward to getting to know you better in the coming months. VP Roger Priestley, Jenny Barron (Principal of Essendon Keilor College) and Charlotte s counsellor, Peter Condos Some of Charlotte s Australian parents The dinner hosting roster is reprinted below for your reference. As a reminder, if the date does not suit, you are welcome to take Charlotte out on another day during that week or to swap with another club member. This must be done in consultation with the host family. It is your responsibility to collect Charlotte from her host family and return her after dinner. If you wish to take Charlotte away for the weekend, such as to your holiday house, you will need to make arrangements with Charlotte and her host parents. You will also need to advise her counsellor, Peter Condos. Please be aware that anyone over the age of 18 must have a working with children (WWC) card. Forms are available from the post office. Peters Baker and Condos also have forms. WWC cards are free. 08/10/12 Simon Cookson 04/03/13 Connie Maina 15/10/12 Tony Colicchia 11/03/13 John Marshall 22/10/12 Paul Dalmau 18/03/13 Sam Morello 29/10/12 Peter Duras 15/04/13 TBA 05/11/12 Alistair Fraser 22/04/13 Paul McDonald 12/11/12 John Gorman 29/04/13 Cathy Nicou 19/11/12 Andrew Ha 06/05/13 Veronica O'Sullivan 26/11/12 Peter Halaseh 13/05/13 Roger Priestley 03/12/12 Neil Henderson 20/05/13 Michael Portelli 10/12/12 Don Knee 27/05/13 Denis Rietdyk 17/12/12 Denis Kosnar 03/06/13 Anne Rogers 21/01/13 Maria Kouppas 10/06/13 Glenn Smith 28/01/13 Shirley Kukk 17/06/13 Sam Tartaglia 04/02/13 Ray Landgren 24/06/13 Rob Thomas 11/02/13 Richard Lawrence 01/07/13 Graeme Wood 18/02/13 Roger Leask 08/07/13 Anthony Taranto 25/02/13 Lisa Lowcock

Not even a fine from Sergeant Roger Leask could wipe the smile from Steve Chandler s face!

critics and the NRL hierarchy in rebounding to a magnificent victory.

Jobe (along with Essendon President David Evans) spoke most eloquently at our Rotary Presents Luncheon last April and is a very

Two more volunteers are needed to fill our quota and our Club receives payment for our participation.

The Vocational visit to Alf Puglia s state-of-the-art factory is on 18 October 2012.

3 Finishing the footy season in style! A great weekend for football lovers of both codes with pleasing results in the AFL and NRL Grand Finals. Not even a fine from Sergeant Roger Leask could wipe the smile from Steve Chandler s face! The Bloods may have moved across the border but they ll always be a Melbourne team, and the Storm boys have defied the NSW critics and the NRL hierarchy in rebounding to a magnificent victory. Neil and Steve showing their true colours And not forgetting Jobe Watson s very popular Brownlow win. Jobe (along with Essendon President David Evans) spoke most eloquently at our Rotary Presents Luncheon last April and is a very deserving winner of the AFL s highest honour. Club notes: 1. The City 2 Sea Fun Run is on again on 11 November Two more volunteers are needed to fill our quota and our Club receives payment for our participation. Please contact Peter Duras if you can assist. 2. The Vocational visit to Alf Puglia s state-of-the-art factory is on 18 October This promises to be a great night with the machines and processes of interest to parents and children alike. All welcome! Supper is included. Peter Duras is also coordinating attendance for this event please let Peter know if you plan to attend. 3. Please advise John Chadderton of any illness affecting any of our members or their families. Vice-President Roger s quote for the day was from Tammy Fraser, wife of former PM Malcolm, who once said When you feel on top of the world, just remember it turns over every 24 hours!

FOOD DRIVE FOR CAROLINE CHISHOLM Community Committee has been asked to source non perishable food items for the poorer

Items that are best donated include: Pasta Tomato-based pasta sauce Breakfast cereal Longlife milk Tinned fruits Tinned

the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Up and about: Great to see Ian Thomas back on his feet after last week s scare no more of that please Thommo!

guest speaker, exchange student Charlotte Salmon, Jenny Barron (Principal of Essendon-Keilor College), Charlotte s past,

4 FOOD DRIVE FOR CAROLINE CHISHOLM Community Committee has been asked to source non perishable food items for the poorer families and single mums who use the services of Caroline Chisholm in Moonee Valley. Items that are best donated include: Pasta Tomato-based pasta sauce Breakfast cereal Longlife milk Tinned fruits Tinned baked beans Tinned spaghetti Please bring the items to lunch meetings or phone Richard Lawrence if you can assist. Bill from Fredricks drew the five of spades so the jackpot is still alive and kicking at around $570 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? Up and about: Great to see Ian Thomas back on his feet after last week s scare no more of that please Thommo! Birthdays: None this week Club Anniversaries: Ray Landgren 1974 Today s attendance: 34 members and 11 guests including our guest speaker, exchange student Charlotte Salmon, Jenny Barron (Principal of Essendon-Keilor College), Charlotte s past, current and future host parents Sue (and Peter ) Condos, Anne and Simon Adams, Anne Sparkes and Leigh (and Peter) Baker. It was also great to see some younger folk come along to hear Charlotte including Ashleigh Crane (President of the Interact Club of Tullamarine), Sarah-Jane Donohue (RYPEN attendee), Elliot Neagle (outbound exchange to Japan Jan 2013) and James Ha (NYSF Perth Jan 2013).

5 They re racing this Friday night folks 7pm sharp 95 tickets sold for the Mega Draw only 5 to go! Big thanks to Roger Priestley for donating the wine and to Don Knee for the provision of pies and sandwiches See you there for a great night!

6 Purchase your ticket at

ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON STUDY TOUR AND DELEGATION TO THE PHILIPPINES Dear Member, I would like to take this opportunity to invite interested members, family and friends to join the 2013 Rotary Club

During our visit we will be spending time with our project partners Bahay Tuluyan and will visit the Bahay Tuluyan centre and the new crisis centre in Manila.

Our Study Tour will commence with our arrival in Manila on Wednesday 20 th February, and conclude on 27 th February 2013. (There may be some slight changes to the commencement and finishing dates).

7 ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON STUDY TOUR AND DELEGATION TO THE PHILIPPINES Dear Member, I would like to take this opportunity to invite interested members, family and friends to join the 2013 Rotary Club of Essendon Delegation to the Philippines. During our visit we will be spending time with our project partners Bahay Tuluyan and will visit the Bahay Tuluyan centre and the new crisis centre in Manila. We will also visit The Rotary Club of Manila Maynilad Seafront and tour several related places of interest in the Philippines. Our Study Tour will commence with our arrival in Manila on Wednesday 20 th February, and conclude on 27 th February (There may be some slight changes to the commencement and finishing dates). If you are interested or would like further information, please do not hesitate to or call (prior to 30 th October 2012) Cathy Nicou on or Shirley Kukk on This will provide an indication of numbers intending to join the delegation. Best regards, Cathy Nicou Philippines Coordinator PHILIPPINES ITINERARY FEBRUARY 2013 Wednesday 20 th February Arrive Manila, check in at Makabata Guest House, Malate, Manila. Get together dinner at local restaurant. Makabata is an enterprise of Bahay Tuluyan, helping BT towards its goal of becoming self-sufficient. Thursday 21 st February Tour new crisis centre in Manila, participate in mobile unit activities for local street children. Evening at Harbourside restaurant with a walking tour of night life on the streets of Manila. Friday 22 nd February Visit Australian Embassy and meet with Ambassador. Evening dinner hosted by The Rotary Club of Manila Maynilad Seafront. Saturday 23 rd February Depart Manila for the girls centre in Victoria, Laguna. Lunch at the Venture Café, a training café operated by Bahay Tuluyan. Inspect the progress of the centre and participate in activities organised by the children. Meet the local Rotary club of Los Banos Makiling. Evening: travel to Pagsanjan Falls Hotel, overnight accommodation and dinner. Sunday 24 th February Ride the rapids to Pagsanjan Falls. Depart for boys centre in Quezon, San Antonio. Two nights hosted by the boys at San Antonio. This may incorporate a small hands-on project, as well as a local interactive tour operated by the boys at the centre. Monday 25 th February - At boys centre. Tuesday 26 th February Travel back to Manila and check into Makabata for our final night and cultural dinner at a local restaurant. Wednesday 27 th February - Depart for home.

Friends of Rotary While our Club needs committed members to continue to achieve the wonderful things we do, there is a valuable alternative to full membership.

A Friend of Rotary is welcome to attend Club functions and receives a quarterly letter from President Grant summarising the Club s achievements.

For an annual donation of $300 for individuals or $700 for corporate sponsorship*, Friends of Rotary can contribute directly to our Club s service projects.

8 Friends of Rotary While our Club needs committed members to continue to achieve the wonderful things we do, there is a valuable alternative to full membership. A Friend of Rotary is typically a person who wants to support our efforts but, for business or family reasons, cannot commit to becoming a member of our Club at the present time. A Friend of Rotary is welcome to attend Club functions and receives a quarterly letter from President Grant summarising the Club s achievements. Corporate sponsorship is also welcomed with the relevant business being acknowledged on our Club web site and in our weekly news letter. For an annual donation of $300 for individuals or $700 for corporate sponsorship*, Friends of Rotary can contribute directly to our Club s service projects. Friends are also welcome to provide input and assistance with Club projects as their time permits. Please contact President Grant if you know of someone who would like to assist our Club in this way. *Subject to the advice of your tax accountant, a Friend of Rotary corporate sponsorship may be a tax deductible business expense. Lunch on a Liner: International committee are organising an exclusive Lunch on a Liner fund raiser: Date: Wednesday 13 February 2013, 10am 2pm Location: Station Pier on board the revitalised Rhapsody of the Seas - a member of the Royal Caribbean fleet Cost: $80 per head, includes lunch on board the Rhapsody of the Seas plus a walking tour of this premium cruise ship. All funds raised will go to the Rotary Club of Essendon general projects fund. Spaces are strictly limited to 40 people and will sell out quickly as it is planned to promote the event outside of the Club. Reserve your spot by calling Maree McClelland at Wings Away travel on or groups@wingsaway.com.au Carpets for Communities upcoming market dates: Saturday 6th October - Murrumbeena Community Market Sunday 21 October - North Melbourne Market Rotary Club of Essendon members qualify for a "buy one get 50% off a second rug" deal at the markets. Just mention you are from the RC of Essendon and that Anna Jolly spoke at a Club meeting recently. Rugs can also be purchased online at Due to the online billing process no discount is offered for online purchases. For anybody interested in the university scholarship program, details on the students or any other information about this most worthwhile project can be found at

Famous Rotarians: Clarence Birdseye (1886-1956) Member of the RC of Gloucester, Massachusetts Birdseye worked in Newfoundland, Canada where he became interested in food preservation by freezing,

In conditions of -40 C, he discovered that the fish he caught froze almost instantly, and, when thawed, tasted fresh.

9 Famous Rotarians: Clarence Birdseye ( ) Member of the RC of Gloucester, Massachusetts Birdseye worked in Newfoundland, Canada where he became interested in food preservation by freezing, especially fast freezing. He was taught by the Inuit how to ice fish under very thick ice. In conditions of -40 C, he discovered that the fish he caught froze almost instantly, and, when thawed, tasted fresh. Conventional freezing at the time was a fairly slow process giving ice crystals more time to grow. It was discovered that fast freezing produces smaller ice crystals, which cause less damage to the tissue structure. When 'slow' frozen foods thaw, cellular fluids leak from the ice crystal-damaged tissue, giving the food a mushy or dry consistency upon preparation. In 1922 Birdseye established his own company, Birdseye Seafoods Inc., to freeze fish fillets with chilled air. In 1924 his company went bankrupt for lack of consumer interest in the product. The same year he developed an entirely new process for commercially viable quick-freezing - packing fish in cartons, then freezing the contents between two refrigerated surfaces under pressure. Birdseye created a new company, General Seafood Corporation, to promote this method. In 1925 he moved his company to Gloucester, Massachusetts. There he invented the double belt freezer in which cold brine chilled a pair of stainless steel belts carrying packaged fish, freezing the fish quickly. His invention was subsequently issued a US Patent marking the beginning of today's frozen foods industry. In 1927 Birdseye extended the process beyond fish to quick-freezing of meat, poultry, fruit, and vegetables. In 1929 Birdseye sold his company and patents for $22 million to Goldman Sachs and the Postum Company but continued to work with the company further developing frozen food technology. The "Birds Eye" name remains a leading frozenfood brand around the world. Women in Rotary: From 1905 until the 1980s women were not allowed membership in Rotary clubs, although Rotarian spouses, including Paul Harris' wife, Jean, were often members of similar Inner Wheel clubs. Women did play some roles, and Jean made numerous speeches at Rotary functions. In 1963 it was noted that the Rotary practice of involving wives in club activities had helped to break down female seclusion in some countries. Clubs such as Rotary had been predated by women's voluntary organisations, some of which had started in the United States as early as Female Rotary membership was discussed in Ireland in 1912 but the proposal foundered over issues of social class. In 1964 the Council on Legislation agenda contained an enactment proposed by a Rotary club in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) to permit the admission of women into Rotary clubs. Delegates voted that it be withdrawn. Two other proposals to allow women to be eligible for honorary membership were also withdrawn. Several more unsuccessful attempts were made until 1977, when, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, the Rotary Club of Duarte, California admitted Mary Lou Elliott, Donna Bogart and Rosemary Freitag to membership. The reaction of the Board of RI was predictable and on 27 March 1978 Duarte's charter was revoked and the club was re-named the Ex Rotary Club of Duarte. Several legal appeals were lodged by both parties until 1987 when the US Supreme Court handed down a 7-0 unanimous ruling that Rotary clubs could not exclude women from membership on the basis of gender. The RC of Duarte s charter was reinstated and the ladies were here to stay! On 23 June 1987 Duarte inducted Dr. Sylvia Whitlock as the first female club president in the history of Rotary. In January 1989 the Council on Legislation voted to change Rotary s Constitution and By-laws to permit the admission of women and on 1 July 1995 Mimi Altman of the RC of Deerfield, Illinois became Rotary s first female District Governor. By 1990 the number of female Rotarians had grown to over 20,000 and as of June 2011, there were 197,044 female Rotarians worldwide, with 91 women serving as District Governors. The June 1990 issue of The Rotarian contained a comprehensive article on women in Rotary which can be viewed at:

For example, take out a home loan and the club will receive up to $500.

For more details drop into the branch at 337 Napier St or call branch Manager Philip Stewart on

11 Thanks to our valued sponsors.. 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 Please support the bank which supports us! Location! Location! Location! Your company s name and logo would look great here and you d be supporting our Club at the same time. Please contact Michael Mahoney to take advantage of this prime advertising spot!

For your diary.. DATE EVENT VENUE Friday 5/10/2012 Horse Racing Mega Draw Night Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club Tuesday 9/10/2012 Susie Bass, Monash Inst.

12 For your diary.. DATE EVENT VENUE Friday 5/10/2012 Horse Racing Mega Draw Night Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club Tuesday 9/10/2012 Susie Bass, Monash Inst. of Medical Research Fredricks Tuesday 16/10/2012 Stuart Gillespie, Executive Manager MVCC Youth Programs Fredricks Thursday 18/10/2012 Vocational visit 6.30pm Precision Forme Cutting 129 Sussex St. Pascoe Vale Tuesday 23/10/2012 Stephen Mayne - Ethics in Business Fredricks Friday 26/10/2012 RCE Kangan Institute Trivia Night in support of Bahay Tuluyan Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club Tuesday 30/10/2012 Des O Keeffe - GM of the Victorian Jockeys Association Fredricks Tuesday 6/11/2012 NO MEETING MELBOURNE CUP DAY NO MEETING Sunday 11/11/2012 City 2 Sea Fun Run Albert Park Lake Tuesday 13/11/2012 Judy Llewellyn - The Shrine of Fredricks Remembrance Tuesday 20/11/2012 Catered fellowship luncheon Queen s Park Thursday 22/11/2012 Official launch dinner for New Hope for Nyala African Restaurant Widows and Orphans project 356 Brunswick Street Fitzroy Tuesday 27/11/2012 AGM Fredricks Tuesday 4/12/2012 DG Dennis Shore Fredricks Tuesday 11/12/2012 Evening Christmas Function Fredricks Tuesday 18/12/2012 Breakfast meeting Fredricks Tuesday 25/12/2012 NO MEETING Merry Christmas!! Tuesday 1/1/2013 NO MEETING Happy New Year!! Tuesday 8/1/2013 NO MEETING NO MEETING Tuesday 15/1/2013 Inter-club visit TBA Tuesday 22/1/2013 Member Behind the Badge talk Fredricks Tuesday 29/1/2013 TBA Fredricks Tuesday 5/2/2013 Club Day Fredricks Tuesday 12/2/2013 TBA Fredricks Wednesday 13/2/2013 Lunch on a Liner fundraiser Aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas at Station Pier

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