Volume 72 Issue 16 11th October 2005

Editor: Michael Baker

Date / Committee / Venue
31st October / Board / TBA

Tuesday 11th October

District Governor John Wigley addressed the club today on his official visit.

He expressed his pleasure to be visiting one of the stronger and older clubs in district 9800 and complimented us on our many achievements. He mentioned in particular our ongoing international projects in Yangong and the Philipines and our support for the rebuilding of East Timor.

John reminded us of RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar’s theme for this year-“Service above Self” and his emphasis on a return to Rotary basics and adherence to the four avenues of service.

He emphasised that the good standing Rotarians possess in the community makes them valuable members of the business community, as indeed rotary needs the business community and has personal relationships with it.

John, in discussing the importance of Youth, expressed a desire to expand the Rotaract Clubs, stating that it was a breeding ground for Rotary members. Vocational director Lisa Lowcock is a former Rotaractor and it is obvious that she is already well prepared for Rotary. District has as a goal the formation of five new Interact clubs this year, and at this stage has already formed three.

Along with the community projects, clubs must also place importance on membership recruitment and Member retention. Promoting rotary in the community is most important and should be done at all times.

John’s wife Fran addressed us at the end, presenting her personal program for the supply of pencils to students in East Timor, and the logistics of doing this from district 9800. She hopes to collect and send 1,200,000.

Next weeks speakers are Ray Mawson and FrankPagliaro who will present their man-behind-the-badge address.

FELLOWSHIP DATES-

Some more dates for your social diary:

  • Wine Tasting Evening Frid 11th November. (Note change of date!)

This event is taking place at the home of Bill and Tina Mollinaro. There will be a bus from Essendon and wines and cheeses available for tasting. (If you are lucky, you might get some of Bill’s private collection).

Put your name down soon !

  • Christmas Party- Tues 13th Dec
  • Croquet Night- Frid 10th Feb 2006
  • Chinese Cultural Night-Frid 14th October

Happy Receptions

199-203 Union RdAscot Vale

  • Christmas Shopping Tour

With Jackies Tours Sunday 6th November.Cost $29.00- Visiting 10 outlets and lunch at Pellegrinis in Ivanhoe

President Shirley announced-

The Lions are coming to visit.

As has happened in the past, The Lions Club of Essendon are coming to visit us for a combined meeting.

The date of the visit is 15th November and we should ensure a solid turn-out to welcome them..

The RC of Melbourne Sunrise is holding a Paul HarrisFellows breakfast meeting on the 8th of November.

Cost is $45 per head- see President Shirley for details.

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Member News-

Peter and Sue Duras have just returned from overseas, looking fit and well and sporting a bit of colour.

Typically Peter arrived with a handful of make-ups (well three anyway) from Nova Scotia and Columbo (2).

Peter and Sue are both dedicated and energetic travellers and presumably they had a very enjoyable trip, -welcome back to you both.

John and Pat Chadderton’s daughter Paula is to be married on Saturday in Canberra. Paula is well known to the older members of the club and we all join in wishing her and her husband a long and happy life together.

LET YOUR HAIR DOWN!!!!!

DANCE WITH THE ROTARIAN STARS

Michael Perry, proprietor of the PivotDanceAcademy in Airport West, gave us an insight into what we may expect on Frid 21st Oct.

Michael is an Australian champion, has competed internationally and has represented Australia in dance competitions.

He guarantees us an exciting experience, with full tuition at his dance studio.

Friday, 21st October at Pivot dance studio, under expert instruction, try your hand at those dance steps you always wanted to try, but were never game.

Tango! Rhumba!, Lambada, New Vogue, Street Latin and R&R!

Admittance $10 per adult, $25 per family,

Under 15 free

Dance with your partner $10

Dance with a Rotarian Star $2

Bring a plate and wine.

Tea/coffee provided

7.30pm till late.

Vocational Committee

  • PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP AWARD- Lisa Lowcock announced the implementation of the Pride of Workmanship awards which gives employers an opportunity to recognise employees who take pride in their work. This can improve employer/employee relationship and promote vocational service.
  • Vocational is arranging a visit to the Western Treatment Plant at Werribee. :Lisa Lowcock is looking for interest from members

“Do it once, Do it well. Build a better Australia!”

Community Committee

Alf Puglia is requesting goodies from members for the trailer raffle and also names of schools, clubs etc that would be interested in selling tickets.

Happy Birthday to-

Jan Thomas- Oct 17th

Visitors-

Grant Sheldon-guest of Michael Portelli

Visiting Rotarians

ADG Barbara Wyatt- Essendon North RC

Guests of the club

DG John Wigley and Fran

Make-ups

Peter Duras-

RC of Halifax NW-Nova Scotia 31st August

RC of ColumboMilleniumCity-Columbo- 3rd October

RC of CinnamonGardens-Columbo- 4th October

Roger Leask-

RC of Camberwell- 5th October

RC of Bacchus Marsh-

Michael Maloney-

Community Committee Meeting-6th October.

Attendance today -

42 members

Vocational Visit for for All The Family

Western Treatment Plant- Werribee

Sunday 27th Nov 2005

The Western Treatment Plant at Werribee has been Melbourne’s largest treatment plant for more than 100 years.

Covering 10,850 hectares, the plant treats more than half the city’s sewerage- about 500million litres/day.

The plant is acknowledged as a world leader in technical and environmental innovation and it’s

internationally recognised wetlands are a haven for thousands of birds.

We will see-

  • How sewerage is treated in harmony with nature
  • How methane gas is used to generate electricity for the plant
  • What we are doing to increase water recycling
  • What we are doing to decrease nitrogen input into Port Phillip Bay.

We will also enjoy one of Australia’s largest bird sanctuaries and visit one of Victoria’s largest cattle farms.

  • Travel by bus
  • Own picnic lunch
  • Bring children
  • Educational and fun day

Expression of interest within 2 weeks and final numbers needed by 11th November