BULLETIN
of the
The Rotary Club of
Nunawading Inc.
District 9810 Vic Australia Date: September 6th 2006
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Meeting at Tudor at 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start
August is Membership Extension Month
Wednesday Sep 6thNew Generations Night / Wednesday Sep 13th
Sue Fisher:Women's Refuge Chairperson: Sue Warmington
/ Wednesday Sep 20thHandover Homeless House ( To be confirmed) / Wednesday Sep 27thGuest Speakers:-
DG Bob Richards & DG Jeffrey Tan
DUTY ROSTER
THIS WEEK
/NEXT WEEK
HOSTCASHIER
RECORDER / Rob McQuadeGraem Moorfoot
John Munro / HOST
CASHIER
RECORDER / Graem Moorfoot
John Munro
Suzanne Murphy
ROTARACT ROSTER
Max Drayton
Brian Dunkley13th September / ROTARACT ROSTER
John Francis
Bruce Fullard 27th September
CELEBRATIONS in September
Birthdays / Anniversaries / Inductions11th Jainne Thomas; 12th Jan Dimond
13th Mike Prior; 16th Robert McQuade
18th Roger Wilson; 20th Glenda Prior
21st James Tan; 29th Colin Taylor
29th Glenys Jardine / 12th Keith & Jan Dimond
18th John & Bonnie Vickers
26th Bob & Bev Hoskins / 22nd Sep 1999 Wendy Bridgett
Apologies: Please note that until further notice all apologies are to be given to the acting attendance chairman John Munro before10 am on the day of the meeting.
You can register your apology (in order of preference) by:
- Email:
Phone: 98030244 - Mobile 0417 585 924
- Fax 9886 1418
- In writing or Deliver by hand to 7 Aringa CourtHeathmont3135
Last Week’s Meeting- Suzanne Murphy
Major Peter & Lyn Linstromare both chaplins from the Salvation Army and were the guest speakers for the evening. Peter and Lynn work out of the Ringwood Magistrates Court and have shared a few clients with president Len.
Peter has given support and welfare of others in Ringwood for 5 years while Lyn has worked there for the past year. Previously Lyn worked at Fairlee Women’s Prison, she spent 18 months in “Detox” for people recovering form drug and alcohol abuse, has worked with residents of public housing in the high rise buildings, and at “Gateways” for homeless people in Croydon.She now works at “Positive Life Style Program” at Ringwood Court.
Peter liaises with Police, Solicitors, Magistrates for their clients who are referred to“The Positive Lifestyle Programme” which aims to build life skills in people whose contact with the legal system is often a result of poorly developed life skills. This program involves 10 sessions which include: 1. Self-awareness, 2. Anger, 3. Depression,4. Stress, 5. Loneliness, 6. Grief and Loss, 7. Creative problem solving, 8. Assertiveness, 9. Self-esteem and10.Goal Setting.The general impression of the meeting was that these were absolutely incredible people doing an amazing job.
Question time:
Peter and Lyn were asked do they getdisappointed when people do not succeed on their recovery trail, Lyn answered never as there is always a reason why they have not succeed. Peter and Lyn never judge their clients, they try and understand them and support them and gain a better understanding of their life and work on their strengths and skills.
Club News
Opening of House for Homeless Youth
The house for homeless youth which our club partially funded will be opened on site on Wednesday 20th September. All Rotarians are encouraged to attend. The house will be open for inspection from 4.00pm. and formalities will commence at 4.30pm. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of proceedings.
The address is 45 Cadorna St, Box Hill South – Melway map 61, A-4.
The Rotary meeting will be held as usual that evening and the speaker will be from the service provider for the house – Salvation Army Eastcare.
Subscription - Reminder
Subscriptions are now due for payment, with cheques and invoices to be handed to Kevin Thomas or Roger Wilson.
Note, that if any of the Optional Donations are to be made they must be subject to separate cheques.
Don't forget the Nostalgic Musical Night at the Whitehorse centre, Friday Night 9th September with the Police band and other artists. Ring Keith Rooney on 9878 2771 to reserve your seat. Keith needs 200 b-ms on seats, PLEASE HELP
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSECOMMENCING 8 AUGUST 2006
CLUB ROSTER
5/Sep/06 / TIME
SET UP / 2 REQUIRED / 6.00PM / 6.15PM / TOM FLINTOFF / MONASH
AUDITORIUM / MERV ERICSON / MONASH
DEMOUNT / 2 REQUIRED / 9.00PM / 9.30PM / COLTAYLOR / NUNAWADING
AUDITORIUM / ROGER WILSON / NUNAWADING
Funnies
What Men are Like
1. Men are like ...Laxatives...... They irritate the crap out of you.
2. Men are like .Bananas ...... The older they get, the less firm they are.
3. Men are like ...... Weather . Nothing can be done to change them.
4. Men are like . BlendersYou need One, but you're not quite sure why.
5. Men are like .....Chocolate Bars.... Sweet, smooth, & they usually head right for your hips.
6. Men are like ....Commercials...... You can't believe a word they say.
7. Men are like Department Stores ..... Their clothes are always 1/2 off.
8. Men are like ......Government Bonds.... They take soooooooo long to mature.
9. Men are like .....Mascara . They usually run at the first sign of emotion.
10. Men are like . Popcorn ..... They satisfy you, but only for a little while.
11. Men are like Snowstorms.... You never know when they're coming, how many inches you'll get or how long it will last.
12. Men are like ...... Lava Lamps.... Fun to look at, but not very bright.
13. Men are like Parking Spots . All the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped.
Submitted by one of our female members the editor offers right of reply
Handy Hints for Members withMobile Phones
THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELLPHONE COULD ..
There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.
Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it: -
*EMERGENCY*
*I*
*The Emergency Number worldwide for **Mobile** is 112.* If you find yourself out of coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. **Try it out.**
*II*
*Subject:Have you locked your keys in the car? Does you car have remote keys?*
This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone:
If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call
Someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone.
Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the personat your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
Editor's Note: *It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car
over a cell phone!"*
*III*
Subject:Hidden Battery power
Imagine your cell battery is very low, you are expecting an important call and you don't have a charger. Nokia instrument comes with a reserve battery. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
AND
*IV*
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone:
* # 0 6 #
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. when your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.
You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either.
If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
Please spread this useful information around
Forthcoming Events
Friday 1st September,2006 – President’s meeting at Scope, 750 Boronia Road, 7:00pm.
Friday 1st September, 2006 - The Hampton Street Spring Fashion Parade conducted by the Rotary Club of Hampton. The major fashion Boutiques of Hampton Street will present new spring fashions. Join us at the Hampton Community Centre @7.00pm. Tickets $20 each. Further details contact: Jenny Fox (T) 9593 1146 (E)
Friday 25th September, 2006 – The RC of Ringwood Inc, will be conducting a Fundraiser on 2006 Brownlow Medal Night at Heathmont Scout Hall, Cnr Barnic Road & Barrow Drive, Heathmont. Melway 64 A2 $25.00 per person, 16 tables of 10 Includes “Footy Food” BYO Drinks Contact John Ulrik: 9729 5353
Friday 29th September – Launch of Shepparton Conference – 6.30 for 7, at the Tea House at Jells Park. Tea, coffee and sandwiches provided upon arrival – drinks at bar prices
Friday 6th October – Red Faces at Good Shepherd Parish Hall – 34 Academy Avenue, Wheelers Hill – Hosted for District by RC of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills – Major Beneficiary – ARHRF - Cost $15.00 per person – includes tea, coffee, cake and amusements. BYO Drinks and Nibbles – Contact Robyn Pearson
Email: or Telephone: 9857 3577
(Red Faces will be a great opportunity to enjoy the fellowship of the District Family of Rotary and at the same time raise funds for ARHRF and your club)
Sunday 8th October – RC of Emerald and Districted – Kids Fun Run with Thomas the Tank. This year the event is looking bigger than ever and Emerald and District are looking to raise about $30,000 to be matched $1.00 for every $2.00 they raise by the Variety Club. The Thomas Committee is looking to raise enough money to have a playground installed at Monash Medical Centre for children having treatment for cancer.
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th February 2007 – 24 hour Rotary Club Meeting – details to be provided.
Thursday 29th March to Sunday 1st April 2007 – District Conference at Shepparton