CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon Whats Happening! Todays meeting Phillipines Floods Bakers Dozen DIK Update Restaurants to Support Past Presidents Post it Social Corner Our Sponsors The Rotary Club of Essendon was Chartered on 21 st May 1935 Volume 75 Issue 14, 6 th October 2009 Today s meeting Club Meeting What a great meeting today with plenty of fun and laughter! As always our Sergeant in Arms, Maurice Mollica led the way with light hearted topics ranging from sheep in New Zealand versus population to Neil Henderson jumping on the band wagon and barracking for Melbourne Storm. Each Committee Chairperson gave a brief summary of what projects are currently going on.the bottom line being we are all very busy. 34/78 MEMBERS AT TODAY S MEETING
Flood Update from Bahay Tuluyan 5 th October 2009 The recent floods in the Philippines caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana have affected close to 3 million people, including up to 80% of Metro Manila which experienced its worst flooding in more than 40 years. Manila received a month s rainfall in 9 hours and there have been at least 246 deaths. All of the children and staff of Bahay Tuluyan are safe. We are extremely grateful that none of our centers were flooded, particularly our new center in Manila. We moved from our Sta Mesa office just 2 months before the flood. That center was flooded to the ceiling and is very badly damaged and basically inhabitable. Our neighbours there have been very badly affected. Although the roads around our new temporary office were flooded, the building stayed dry - we are so grateful for everyone who has contributed to our 'A Home of Our Own' project that allowed us to buy this new piece of land! Unfortunately our jeepney was at Sta Mesa for repairs and was completely submerged in the flood. We are trying to repair it but not sure how much damage has been done. Many of our staff suffered flood damage in their houses. In Laguna, we are located near a very big inland lake. This has risen dramatically and is not yet receding. Poor waste management and over-development has exacerbated the problem. Several of our staff members' houses are still under water and could remain so for at least a month. The water there is still rising. They have moved out and are staying with friends or renting temporarily. Many people are still in schools, chapels and halls set up as makeshift evacuation centers. In our immediate area in Laguna there are still hundreds of families out of their homes. Being out of their homes also means that their livelihoods are affected and disease, particularly waterborne disease, is a major issue. Immediately after the floods Bahay Tuluyan provided 200 relief packages to families in one of our street areas in Manila that were badly affected. We also provided a hot meal and clean water to children in that area and our other Mobile Unit areas. On Thursday our Mobile Unit team visited one of the evacuation centers to provide some activities for the children to give them a bit of a break and a chance to talk about their experiences. We are working with our local NGO partners and UNICEF to try and conduct registration of separated and unaccompanied children. This week we hope to extend our support to several evacuation centers in our immediate areas. We also plan to give some more relief packages to meet families' basic needs and to assist them as they start to return home. Anyone interested in donating to the flood relief can donate to Cathy or Shirley. All donations are tax deductible.
The Baker s Dozen Paul McDonald Question 1. ROTARIAN Was the name of a racehorse I once lost money on Question 2. WHAT ARE YOU GLAD ABOUT? That in this country we can have a prime minister called Kevin Question 3. WHAT DO YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT? Clean undies and a hanky Question 4. WHO IS THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE CONTACTS? Guiseppes pizza Question 5. FAVOURITE PLACE IN VICTORIA Dunkeld Question 6. FAVOURITE DRINK Tempranillo Question 7. FAVOURITE MEAL Grilled flathead Question 8. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT Tiamos Question 9. FAVOURITE MUSIC The inkspots Question 10. FIRST CAR Ford customline Question 11. FIRST JOB Wheel rim stacker Question 12. WHO/WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AS IN ANOTHER LIFE? An otter Question 13. BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED You can t drive a 10 inch nail with a tack hammer Club History Founding Past Presidents 1978, 1979, 1980 43rd President John Green 44th President Graeme Allison 45th President Syd Smith
Leading District Clubs combine to help Donations in Kind Donations in Kind (DIK) collects surplus goods new and used from companies and other entities throughout Victoria and distributes them locally and internationally through the Rotary District and many Clubs. Since October 20008, as a result of change of ownership of the warehouse owners, DIK was required to pay $36,000 + GST. Obviously a huge impost on Donations in Kind, and with limited support from District, the future of Donations in Kind has been in jeopardy. The Rotary Club of Essendon has taken a very pro active approach to supporting DIK. In recent weeks we assisted RAWCS Chairman Bob Glindemman to develop a strategy to support DIK. Consequently, a few weeks ago Rotarians from the Rotary clubs of Melbourne, Hawthorn, Balywn, Nth Balwyn, Essendon and Camberwell have agreed to provide long term financial assistance to DIK. It is envisaged 50% of funding will be sourced from external sponsorship, with the other 50% contribution coming from the participating Rotary clubs and with a new user pay system to be implemented. A sub-committee has been formed to develop a long term support facility for Donations in Kind. This is a great outcome for DIK and our Rotary club, which relies on Donations in Kind for many of our International projects. It is also envisaged that our increased association with DIK will also allow our club to increase its Community activities via a number of new initiatives with DIK. A question for the the long servicing members The History Committee has come across this photo in an old book of news clippings about the club dating back to 1938. The photo was just in between 2 pages and was not stuck in as was everything else. It appears to be a reprint of an earlier photo. There are no markings on the photo so would like you to put it into contact to see if any members have a clue to the identity of the couple. From the clothing we are guessing that it was taken in the early part of last century around 1910-1930. Regards Steve Chandler
Restaurants in our area to support Looking for a great place to have dinner. Why not support these Restaurants that support our club activities. It will make it easier also the next time we ask them for assistance. Over the next few months we will feature those Restaurants that participated in our Great Restaurant Raffle. Enjoy Bear Brass Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct, Shop 3a Ground floor,3 Southgate Av Enjoy a glass of wine outside on the terrace, or at the bar in this stylish yet simple restaurant. The slick, modern designed space sits right on the Yarra - oh-so-melbourne. The menu is simple but appealing, ranging from laksa to pizzas to good old bangers and mash. After dinner the bar is cheery and upbeat, the perfect place for a postprandial cocktail. A Touch of India 413 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032, Phone (03) 9370 5434 "This is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to! It's only a small place, but it is incredibly clean, beautifully decorated and has such an intimate atmosphere. The staff are friendly and most importantly, the food is delicious. The menu is quite diverse, covering both South and North Indian dishes. Very authentic. Check it out, you'll become a regular." Café Palms 1035 Mt Alexander Road Essendon Victoria 3040. Tele: 03 9379 9012 For a great Italian experience
A place to put things Trailer Raffle prizes Below is the list of great local restaurants who support our club We require two items for our major prize list:- 2nd prize of a colour TV set RRP $400 and 4th prize of a child's bike RRP $200. Some donations towards these items would be very much appreciated. Tram Car Restaurant Escagrill Hilton, Melb Airport Bear Brass Boat House Boat House Galli Winery Fangos Café Palms O' Sullivans Pub A Touch of India Chor Mai Thai Fletchers Pasta Bar Melbourne Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds Melbourne Airport Southbank Maribyrnong River, Essendon Maribyrnong River, Essendon Melton Caroline Springs Mt Alexander Rd, Nth Essendon Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale Fletcher St, Essendon We now need items to fill the trailer, either by your generous donations or by contacts you may have to assist in this way. Some ideas to be considered. Children's toys (large and inexpensive) Small travel luggage Tarpaulin with ties Coffee Machine Hand Trolley - light weight Sound Equipment- portable Trestle Tables Outdoor Umbrella Outdoor setting for 2 Electric Extension Cord long Power Tools of any kind Ladders -- 3,4 or 5 step Electrical Home appliances Garden Tools Planter Pots - inside or outside Tool Boxes - any size Eskys -- on the large size Sports bags If you can think of any other items you would like to contribute they would be gratefully received. Thank you. Roger Priestley Sunrise Indian Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale Guiseppes Shuter St, Moonee Ponds Omni Keilor Rd, Essendon Delicious Affair Napier St Strathmore Arcadia Union Rd, Ascot Vale Sweet Sauce Rathdown St, Carlton Prevale Union Rd, Ascot Vale China Max Keilor Rd, Essendon Cherry Blossom Russell St, Essendon Noble Keilor Rd, Essendon Sassy Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds Tookaiya Japanese Keilor Rd, Essendon Portobello Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon Emperor T'Ang Gisborne Hot Chilli Thai Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale Danish Rose St, Essendon VIC Uni Restaurant Calder Highway, Keilor Da Gigi's Rose St, Essendon Brass Tavern Pascoe Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds Jasmine House Keilor Rd, Niddrie
A place to put things Early bird presale: 9 th October 2009 Book tickets on line at: www.kangan.edu/au/bahaytuluyan or contact Shirley Kuuk or Cathy Nicou
A place to put things Perth District Conference 4 to 7 March 2010 Early Bird registration is open until 6 Dec 2009 Members can register by ; - Logon to the conference website www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/conference 2010 - Click on the black & white box Registration - Click to register Online or - Click to print out the Registration Form, complete the form and attach your cheque. Airfares for departure on March 3 and return on March 8 currently range from $280 on tiger to around $450 on Qantas. Members who do not have internet access can speak to Glenn Smith for further details about registering for the conference. OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME The Rotary Club of Essendon Inc. & Kangan Batman TAFE - A Team Effort in Fundraising for Bahay Tuluyan Home of Our Own Project, Philippines Kangan Batman TAFEs Hospitality department supplier, Schweppes, has provided this exciting opportunity A Trip for Two to Milan, Italy! This opportunity comprises*: two return economy airfares to Milan, Italy, from the winner s nearest Australian capital city (carrier selected by the promoter); return transfers between airport/hotel; three nights accommodation for two at a minimum 4 star hotel (selected by the promoter; standard room, twin share); daily breakfast; a trip to Bologna including a visit to the Ducati & Maranello factories (via bus tour. Weekly tours leave for Bonaparte most Mondays); attendance to the Ferrari store in Milan; and AUD $1,000 spending money. The trip is valued at up to: $13,200 (inc GST) The trip is subject to booking and flight availability and must be taken by 2/06/2010 (excluding 10/12/2009-15/01/2010)Travel bookings must be made at least 45 days in advance of travel. No extension will be permitted. Any alterations to confirmed flight details will be at the expense of the winner and must be approved by the promoter.the winner and nominated participant must be aged 18 years and over.*other terms and conditions apply Only 125 tickets at $100. Please see Cathy or Shirley.
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.rcessendon.com.au Social Corner Get Well Norm Mollica has spen the past two weeks in Hospital. All the best to Norm from the club, we are thinking of you. Medway Golf Day. You are invited to participate in a very special event, the Rotary Club of Essendon Inc Charity Golf Day. WHEN: Friday 20th November, 2009 11am-12.00 noon for registration and 12.30 tee off WHERE: Medway Golf Club (Melways reference 27G10) COST: $70 Medway members and $90 nonmembers. Cost includes green fees, light refreshments before and after the game (BBQ dinner) when there will be presentations of prizes and a raffle. FORMAT: 4 ball Ambrose event with many prizes for overall winners, runners-up, longest drive, nearest the pins, drive and chip and many more. Birthdays Sam Morello Grant Sheldon Anniversaries Ray Langren 54Y 47Y 35Y Quote of the Week Language is part of a man s character Francis Bacon RC Strathmore, Victorian Bushfire Dinner, 2 nd December 2009 Guest Speakers are The Hon Bill Shorten, MP and Christine Nixon, Chair of The Victorian Bushfire Recovery and reconstruction. The cost is $50.00 per head, very reasonable cost given the profile of our Guest Speakers. The Dinner will be held at the Mooney Valley Race Club to gain a capacity of 300 people. Rotary Toast Today our club toasted the Rotary Club of Wembley, in Wisden, UK who have 37 members. Raffle After Stephen Chandler won the jackpot last week the pickings were meager this week. Don Knee drew the lucky ticket today but picked the 7 of diamonds. Up and Coming Events You have an old-fashioned refrigerator with a small freezer compartment capable of holding seven ice cube trays stacked vertically. But there are no shelves to separate the trays, and if you stack one tray on top of another before the ice cubes in the bottom tray are fully frozen, the top tray will nestle into it, and you won't get full cubes in the bottom tray. You have an unlimited supply of trays, each of which can make a dozen cubes. What's the fastest way to make full-sized ice cubes? New Member Classifications Chemical Engineer Thespian Chef Builder Marriage Counsellor Musician DATED EVENT VENUE Friday 9 th October Moonee Valley Race Night Moonee Valley Race course Friday 13 th Nov Cocktail Party for Bahay Tulyan. Kangan Batman TAFE Friday 20 th Nov Golf Day Medway Golf course Saturday 26 th Nov Fellowship trivia night MDA centre Tuesday 15 th Dec Annual Christmas dinner Fredrick s Restaurant Tuesday 26 th Jan 10 Family BBQ Rob and Jan Thomas
Club History Old photos of Club Rotarians in action Royce in white suit Sue Duras with kids and exchange student John Green planting tree with Rotaractors Graeme Allinson, Max Watson, & Maurie Mollica at shooting range Ray Landgren, Royce Abbey & Bill Molinaro playing golf Wes Hall, Sam Tartaglia, David White, Sam Pennisi & Clive Lloyd
Club History A year that was 1993-94 President: Secretary: Sam Tartaglia Tony Rulli
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