CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon
Volume 75 Issue 14, 6th October 2009
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 21st May 1935
34/78 MEMBERS
AT TODAY’S MEETING
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.
Flood Update from Bahay Tuluyan – 5th October 2009
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 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.
45th President
Syd Smith
Club History – Founding Past Presidents 1978, 1979, 1980
44th President
Graeme Allison
43rd President
John Green
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
Leading District Clubs combine to help Donations in Kind
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
A question for the the long servicing members
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.
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
Southbank 3006 VIC, Phone: (03) 9682 3799
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.
Café Palms 1035 Mt Alexander Road Essendon Victoria 3040. Tele: 03 9379 9012
For a great Italian experience
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."
A place to put things
Trailer Raffle prizes
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.
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
Tram Car Restaurant Melbourne
Escagrill Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
Hilton, Melb Airport Melbourne Airport
Bear Brass Southbank
Boat House Maribyrnong River, Essendon
Boat House Maribyrnong River, Essendon
Galli Winery Melton
Fangos Caroline Springs
Café Palms Mt Alexander Rd, Nth Essendon
O' Sullivans Pub Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon
A Touch of India Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale
Chor Mai Thai Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale
Fletchers Pasta Bar Fletcher St, Essendon
Sunrise Indian Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale
Omni Keilor Rd, Essendon
Arcadia Union Rd, Ascot Vale
Prevale Union Rd, Ascot Vale
Cherry Blossom Russell St, Essendon
Sassy Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
Portobello Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon
Hot Chilli Thai Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale
VIC Uni Restaurant Calder Highway, Keilor
Brass Tavern Pascoe Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds
Guiseppes Shuter St, Moonee Ponds
Delicious Affair Napier St Strathmore
Sweet Sauce Rathdown St, Carlton
China Max Keilor Rd, Essendon
Noble Keilor Rd, Essendon
Tookaiya Japanese Keilor Rd, Essendon
Emperor T'Ang Gisborne
Danish Rose St, Essendon
Da Gigi's Rose St, Essendon
Jasmine House Keilor Rd, Niddrie
Below is the list of great local restaurants
who support our club
A place to put things
Early bird presale: 9th October 2009
Book tickets on line at:
www.kangan.edu/au/bahaytuluyan or contact Shirley Kuuk
or Cathy Nicou
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.
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.
A place to put things
DATED EVENT VENUE
Friday 9th October Moonee Valley Race Night Moonee Valley Race course
Friday 13th Nov Cocktail Party for Bahay Tulyan. Kangan Batman TAFE
Friday 20th Nov Golf Day Medway Golf course
Saturday 26th Nov Fellowship trivia night MDA centre
Tuesday 15th Dec Annual Christmas dinner Fredrick’s Restaurant
Tuesday 26th Jan 10 Family BBQ Rob and Jan Thomas
Social Corner 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
Up and Coming Events
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 non-members. 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.
RC Strathmore, Victorian Bushfire Dinner, 2nd
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.
Birthdays
Sam Morello 54Y
Grant Sheldon 47Y
Anniversaries
Ray Langren 35Y
Quote of the Week
Language is part of a man’s
character ………Francis Bacon
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
Club History – Old photos of Club Rotarians in action
Royce in white suit
Sue Duras with kids and
exchange student
Ray Landgren, Royce Abbey &
Bill Molinaro playing golf Wes Hall, Sam Tartaglia, David
White, Sam Pennisi & Clive Lloyd
John Green planting tree
with Rotaractors
Graeme Allinson, Max Watson, &
Maurie Mollica at shooting
range
Michael Maloney Bendigo Bank
Phone 93742607 E-mail
9381 0288
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Riddle Answer: You can make 120 cubes (10 full trays) in the time it takes to freeze two trays. First, fill four of the
trays with water and turn the other three upside down and use them to space the four apart. That gives you 48
cubes. Next, empty the four trays and put two ice cubes in diagonally opposed corners of each of six of the
trays. Fill the remaining holes -- and the entire seventh tray -- with water. Using the ice cubes to hold the trays
apart, stack all seven (the seventh tray should go on top), and freeze them. You'll get an additional 72 cubes.
You can get 72 cubes for every batch except the first, for which spacer ice cubes are not yet available.
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