CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon
Volume 75 Issue 13, 29th September 2009
Whats Happening!
• Todays meeting
• Anne’s Update
• Member profile
• Goat & Yes project
• Past Presidents
• Post it
• Social Corner
• Our Sponsors
The Rotary Club of Essendon was Chartered on 21st May 1935
36/78 MEMBERS
AT TODAY’S MEETING plus 2 guests
Today’s meeting - IAN LAWRENCE talks about Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich's ataxia is caused by a
genetic defect which affects male and
female children alike and is passed
down as a recessive trait. This means
that the disease will develop in offspring
only when both mother and father
transmit the recessive Friedreich's ataxia
gene. A child who receives the
defective gene from one parent and a
normal gene from the other becomes a
carrier and never develops the disease.
For this reason, there may be carriers of
Friedreich's Ataxia in a family that has no
known history of the disorder. When both
parents are carriers, the chances of a
child inheriting Friedreich's ataxia are
one in four.
Fiedreich's ataxia is a genetic disorder that causes progressive
damage to the nervous system resulting in symptoms ranging from
muscle weakness and speech problems to heart disease. Ataxia
(loss of co-ordination) results from the degeneration of nerve tissue in
the spinal cord and of nerves that control muscle movement in the
arms and legs.
Fri 25/09/2009 4:46 PM
President Anne’s update
In Cesky Krumlov last week. ….Ray I
think the beer is too strong for you!
Hi everyone.
We are in Vesprem Hungary, and last evening as we arrived at our restaurant for dinner
we spied a Rotary wheel on the door. Made some enquiries and it turned out that Rotary
was on last night, so off we went. The RC of Vesprem is 10 years old - all male, so they
were somewhat bemused by my presence, not to mention Presidential status. Some very
heavy artillery in the carpark - Large Audis, BMWs and Mercs and mostly black!!
The view from the hotel room in Vesprem
Hungary
39th President
Henry Curwen Walker
Club History – Founding Past Presidents 1968, 1969, 1970
38th President
Don Rhode
37th President
Maurice Hawken
The Baker’s Dozen - Alf Puglia
Question 1. ROTARIAN MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH A GROUP OF LIKE MINDED PEOPLE
Question 2. WHAT ARE YOU GLAD ABOUT? GLAD THAT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH GOOD FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Question 3. WHAT DO YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT? MY WALLET AND CAR KEYS
Question 4. WHO IS THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON IN YOUR MOBILE
PHONE CONTACTS? DR ALAN AYLETT
Question 5. FAVOURITE PLACE IN VICTORIA GREAT OCEAN RD
Question 6. FAVOURITE DRINK SCOTCH AND COKE
Question 7. FAVOURITE MEAL ANYTHING SEAFOOD
Question 8. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT SAN MARCO IN COBURG
Question 9. FAVOURITE MUSIC PINK FLOYD
Question 10. FIRST CAR HR HOLDEN STILL HAVE 3 OF THEM
Question 11. FIRST JOB PAPERBOY
Question 12. WHO/WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AS IN
ANOTHER LIFE? PROBABLY AS MYSELF
Question 13. BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED ALWAYS LISTEN TO WHAT SOMEONE HAS TO SAY BEFORE MAKING
YOUR DECISION
Goat and YES Projects
The goat project is well underway. The following activities have taken place:
1. A goat house and paddocks have been constructed. This was completed in the last week of May and
provides safe and dry places for the goats to live.
2. Bahay Tuluyan already owned 9 native goats and to this herd were added 14 hybrid and purebred goats
including:
9 hygrade heifer does
3 purebred Anglo buck
1 crossbreed Bur/Anglo Nubian buck
3. In June, 4 new baby goats were born from two does in the new herd although only 3 survived. One of the
original native goats also died.
4. The goats were injected with vitamins and are fed with grass and feed. Two of the baby goats could not
suckle from their mother so were bottle fed with a mixture of formula milk and natural goat‟s milk.
5. A series of training seminars about goat raising has been provided by Rotary Club of Los Banos Maquiling
for the children and staff of Bahay Tuluyan including:
a. „How to run the business‟, 16 May 09, 41 participants
b. „Giving vitamins and feeding‟, 28 May 09, 44 participants
c. „Understanding the cycle of birth‟, 6 June 09, 41 participants
d. „Pasteurising milk, making goats‟ milk cheese and cooking goats‟ milk‟, 20 June 09, 50 participants
e. „Goat raising & story telling‟, 25 July 09, 53 participants
The goats house
(exterior and interior).
Training about
making products
from goat‟s milk
A dialogue between RC Los Banos Maquiling and Bahay Tuluyan was held in relation to the YES Project in early
July. Various matters were discussed including:
The successful waste management & recycling program set up by the municipality of Los Banos
The information that the municipality of Victoria may set up a waste management system shortly
The difficulty in providing educational modules about recycling without having an existing recycling
program in place
The desperate need for solid waste management in Masapang where most waste is currently being
burned
The difficulty in establishing a recycling program which relies on Bahay Tuluyan collecting rubbish from
the community
The potential to set up a small scale pilot waste management project for Bahay Tuluyan, Masapang
National High School and Masapang Elementary School (which all share a common perimeter fence)
In light of the above discussion, the following decisions were made:
Bahay Tuluyan would endeavour to set up a meeting with the Mayor of Victoria to discuss the proposed
waste management project – Bahay Tuluyan has done this and is waiting for the municipality to respond
with their availability
Bahay Tuluyan would approach the municipality of Los Banos to inquire about their system and see
how/if this may be replicated – Bahay Tuluyan has made the initial investigation and there appears to be
great potential. The municipality has requested a formal letter to the Mayor in order to take things
further.
The partners will meet again soon to discuss the project and plan the next steps. It is hoped that the
infrastructure for the project can be established in the next few months.
children of Bahay Tuluyan, through participating in training seminars, are able to be actively involved
in caring for the goats.
Despite the overall positive progress in the project, there have been some obstacles. In early August
five men were found in the vicinity of the goat house late at night after having climbed the fence to
enter the property illegally. The police were immediately called but no suspects were apprehended.
In light of the risk of theft occurring, we plan to further secure the goat‟s house with steel bars and
extra lighting. A security guard currently secures the property 24 hours a day and this will continue.
Below – the three new baby goats.
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………………
Airo Restaurant - Hilton Melbourne International Airport Light and contemporary, Airo Restaurant at the Hilton
Melbourne International Airport hotel is a peaceful oasis
in the bustle of Melbourne Airport. Enjoy modern
international cuisine at this Hilton hotel restaurant or just
sip coffee and watch the planes take off.
Escagrill 650 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
Australia Twin brothers Anthony & Domenic Cavallo don't look
much alike but their passion for preparing
mouthwatering dishes is very much the same. As head
chefs at some of the finest seafood restaurants both here
and interstate they have gained a wealth of experience
and now its all available at their own Esca Grill.
The Boat House Elevated on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, The
Boathouse is a good sight grander than your usual
boatshed. However, this recently constructed restaurant
retains a cheeky hint of its waterside namesake in the
timber and tin walls and the converted-warehouse feel.
The latest venture by the crew behind Fenix, The
Boathouse offers a semi-casual space for weekend
brekkies or laidback lunches and dinners, with views of
the river and lazily strolling locals. The woodfired oven
dominates the space and the menu, with
Mediterranean mains supplemented by a range of
pizzas - these snack-size pizzettas have a traditional thin
crust and a mixture of both authentic and original
toppings.
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, Moonee Ponds
Chor Mai Thai Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
Fletchers Pasta Bar Fletcher St, Essendon
Sunrise Indian Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
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, Moonee Ponds
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 at Fredrick‟s Restaurant
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
Updates on a few of our Members.
Royce Abbey is still in limbo waiting on Doctors
to tell him when he is fit enough for the heart
operation.
Ian Mashford is still in the Western Hospital.
Please make some time to contact him if you
can.
Ray Carter had a short stint in hospital a few
weeks ago and is doing Ok.
RC Craigieburn Charity Evening – 2nd October
Featuring live entertainment Scorpio Duo and
Russian Cossak Dancers
- Calabria Club, Uniting Lane, Bulla
- Price includes 3 course mea, beer and wine
- $55.00 adults, children & under $12.00
- Contact Michael Tobolov 0427 946 221
Rotary Toast
Today our club toasted the Rotary Club of
Calgary in Alberto Canada. The club was
founded in 1914, the 7th club in Canada. It
initially had 60 members and has grown in size to
more than 200. Last year it raised $200,000 and
has committed itself to the building of a local
children‟s hospital.
Raffle
Past President STEPHEN CHANDLER today won
the prize pool of $850.00.
Note from the Editor
Some of you who are following my love life
would be pleased to know that I have met a
delightful lady. Svitlana, partnered me to the
recent Brumby Babes charity dinner and we
have been seeing each other regularly since . I
have had good reports about Svitlana from
interested Rotarian wives, so fingers crossed!
Birthdays
Tim Anderson 55Y
Ray Whiting 81Y
Quote of the Week
There is nothing which we receive
with so much reluctance as
advice………Joseph Addison
You've been sentenced to death in an
obscure foreign country which has a
strange law. Before the sentence is
carried out, two papers -- one with
"LIFE" written on it and one with "DEATH"
written on it -- are folded up and
placed in a hat. You are permitted to
pick out one of the papers (without
looking), and if you choose the one
with "LIFE" written on it, you are set free.
Otherwise, the death sentence is
carried out. On this occasion, a mean-
spirited acquaintance of yours, bent on
your demise, has substituted the paper
with "LIFE" written on it with another one
with "DEATH" written on it. This person
gleefully informs you of what he has
done and that you are doomed to die.
You are not permitted to speak to
anyone about this misdeed, nor will you
have a chance to switch the papers or
the hat yourself in time.
How will you avoid certain death?
Club History – Old photos of Club Rotarians in action
Royce Abbey and Peter
Duras at another sausage
sizzle
The President receives a
debutante
Early years of RCE
Sam & Mary Tartaglia
Wallace Laurie presents
cheque for guide dog
training
The reopening of the Girl Guides
camp Rowallan
Michael Maloney Bendigo Bank
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Riddle Answer: After you draw one of the papers, swallow it. The jailer will be forced to
check the remaining paper to determine what the one you drew said. The jailer will of
course see a paper with "DEATH" written on it, assume you drew the one with "LIFE" written
on it, and set you free.