BULLETIN
of the
The Rotary Club of
Nunawading Inc.

District 9810 Vic Australia Date: June 20th, 2007

Club Website: www.rotarnet.com.au/nunawading

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June is Rotary Fellowship Month

Wednesday 20th June
Ian Gosling Retired Exec.
Ford & the Motor Industry
Chairperson: Bob Hoskins / Wednesday June 27th
Handover Dinner
See Below / Wednesday July 4th
Man Behind the Badge
2007-8 President:
Russell Warmington / Wednesday July 11th
Club Forum on the Year Ahead

DUTY ROSTER

THIS WEEK

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NEXT WEEK

HOST

CASHIER

RECORDER / Mark Harrington
Neil Ibbott
Gordon Ireland / HOST
CASHIER
RECORDER / Neil Ibbott
Gordon Ireland
Glenys Jardine
ROTARACT ROSTER / ROTARACT ROSTER
27 June 07
Wendy Bridgett Bob Davis / To be advised

CELEBRATIONS in April

Birthdays / Anniversaries / Inductions
June 03 Marion Moorfoot
30 Sue Cross / June 03 Marion Moorfoot
07 Jim & Annita Robson
08 Bruce & Liz Fullard / June 04(1986) Max Drayton
05(1974) Colin Taylor
11(2003) Mark Harrington
14(19720 Alan Coysh
14(1995) Len Brear
15(1977) Jim Robson
20(1985) Max Wittick
25(1980) Mike Prior
25(2003) Kevin Thomas
Apologies:
John Munro is Away Can you Please Contact Colin Taylor instead
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Last Week’s Meeting: St Paul’s Overseas Aid

The guest speakers for our last meeting were Jean Bonser and Pat Robinson from St Paul’s Overseas Aid. These two ladies were part of a group of women who have been bringing together 20 Kg packages that have been sent to children around the world from a small workshop in Kew. Their organisation was commenced many years ago through the initiative of a local nun, Sister Felicia who inspired by the requests of destitute children in the villages of Papua-New Guinea was able to enthuse a small group of women who had talents in handicraft and sewing to use local materials to make packages of clothing, toys, books and even school uniforms for children in the poorest of circumstances.

The organisation has since developed a network of contacts and supports and uses a small workshop area provided through the Villa Maria organisation. The volunteers use donated items from various clothing manufacturers and retailers to make clothing and toys for children from orphanages, refuge camps, hospitals and schools. Necessity is the mother of invention and Jean showed us a number of examples where clothing such as a toddlers long knitted pants unsuitable for tropical climate were converted to panties and 2 soft toys and sheeting converted to girls skirts. The items all looked fairly robust while still being fashionable. The majority of their work is sent to Papua New Guinea, with some to the Indian subcontinent and more recently to Africa. The women use networks within the aid organisations to identify suitable recipients and will often be approached by neighbouring organisations after they have sent a package to out. They have now 109 stations throughout the world that have received packages from them.

The packages are kept to 20 Kg each as this can be distributed by post. Currently the organisation is sending 16 twenty Kg boxes a year. They have found this despite its high cost ($2000 p.a.) the best alternative for their operation as attempts to send these items via shipping containers will often fall foul of customs and either is too costly or simply does not get there. Using the postal services almost always results in the parcel arriving and allows them to access some very remote places that other means of shipping is not able to do. The mission asks the recipients to informing them in writing of the arrival of the packages and if possible something of how they were received. Jean related a number of personal stories of joy these packages brought into the children’s lives. A number of photos were distributed through the evening including a group of school children in uniforms made by the group. President Len said that we were all impressed by the dedication and ingenuity of this group of women and passed on a cheque of $300 from the club to contribute to their ongoing work.

Funnies

A couple lived near the ocean and used to walk the beach a lot.One summer they noticed a girl who was at the beach prettymuch every day.She wasn't unusual, nor was the travel bag she carried, except for one thing; she would approach people who were sitting on the beach, glance around furtively, then speak to them. Generally the people would respond negatively and she would wander off, but occasionally someone would nod and there would be a quick exchange of money and something she carried in her bag.


The couple assumed she was selling drugs, and debated calling the cops, but since they didn't know for sure they just continued to watch her. After a couple of weeks the wife said, "Honey, have you ever noticed that she only goes up to people with boom boxes and other electronic devices?" He hadn't, and said so. Then she said, "Tomorrow I want you to get a towel and our big radio and go lie out on the beach. Then we can find out what she's really doing."


Well, the plan went off without a hitch and the wife was almost hopping up and down with
anticipation when she saw the girl talk to her husband and then leave.The man walked up
the beach and met his wife at the road. Well, is she selling drugs?" she asked excitedly. "No, she's not," he said, enjoying this probably more than he should have. "Well, what is it, then? What does she do?" his wife fairly shrieked. The man grinned and said, "Her name is Sally, and she's a battery salesperson."
"Batteries?" cried the wife. ……………….. "Yes," he replied, "She sells 'C' cells at the seashore."


DG Changeover

The District Governor Changeover is being held at the Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday 30 June 2007. The following was distributed through the DG’s Newsletter

We invite you to join us as we
celebrate with Bob & Jill and welcome Dick & Sue
7.00 for 7.30pm
Saturday 30 June 2007
Caulfield Racecourse
Station Street Caulfied Entrance from Gate 23
Promenade Level 2 Rupert Clark Stand
Free car parking available at Gate 2
corner Kambrook Road & Station Street (Melway 68 E1)
$52.00 per person
Cheques payable to Rotary District 9810 please / Two Course Dinner
Includes one welcome drink on arrival.
Drinks at bar prices thereafter.
Gents – Dinner Suit/Lounge Suit
Ladies – Evening Dress/After Five
Bookings by 15 June 2007
Enquiries: Payment:
Pres Kim Visek-Johnson Cheque or money order
RC of Hampton (Rotary District 9810) to
Phone: 03 9553 0301 Lou Rodriquez
Mobile: 0408 835 381 12 Como Street
Email : East Brighton 3187
/ Nunawading Changeover
Night

Wednesday, June 28th 7.00 PM
Eastern Golf Club

473 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

$35.00 per person

The meal includes ½ hour of hot canapés upon arrival,

followed by main course & dessert.

Drinks at bar prices

Fun & fellowship included

Lucky door prize

Contact details: Ian Symons 0428-357-741