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THE ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON D9800 President 2015-16: Peter Halaseh ABN 91036600532 P.O Box 161 Essendon 3040 Australia www.rce.org.au

Contact us – secretary@rce.org.au and follow us on facebook Editor – Sunil Perera mmmmm

Editorial Logistics: Sunil Perera

Volume 81, Issue 05, 04 August 2015

Next speaker on August 11th - : District Governor Julie Mason Julie has worked for 20 years as a principal in 3 schools. She is currently the principal of Baden Powell College, which has approximately 1800 students, 180 staff, 50 volunteers and a budget of over $12M per year. The school is very involved in community activities. Julie has represented the region on study tours of the education systems in the USA, China and Italy. She has been nominated as Principal of the Year by her staff. Julie has been in Rotary for 19 years and has had a wide variety of Club roles, including president, secretary, sergeant, bulletin editor, and director of new generations and club service. She has also had numerous District roles, including Assistant Governor, Director of AGs and District Chair of International Service. She has worked with many Rotary leaders and found them a source of inspiration. She was in San Diego in January to be trained along with all DGEs from across the world. Julie has spoken of several experiences in Rotary that are very special to her. The first was participating in the World of Difference program in Cambodia, this was a “life-changing experience” and brought to life for her the international service work of Rotary. Another experience was leading a group of young people on a Group Study Exchange to England, a third was establishing an Earlyact Club for 11-12 year olds at Baden Powell College. Julie has been impressed by the desire of this age group to make a difference. She has spoken of projects the Earlyact Club has done to tutor younger children in literacy, to raise money for a school toilet in Bangladesh, to dispose of litter in the school yard, and to send books and boxes to Cambodia. Julie listed 5 goals and aspirations for her term as District Governor: 1. Serve and support clubs; 2. Encourage more females to embrace leadership opportunities; 3. Foster more links between Education and Rotary at Club level; 4. Inspire people to join a Rotary Club; 5. Use media to showcase Club and District achievements. Julie will be speaking to us at the next meeting on the 11th August, President Peter has extended an invitation to partners & friends. Meeting 4th August Sergeant and Chairman Neil Henderson welcomed the guests, Cameron Williams from Rotaract 9800 and the speaker Dr Laura Hougaz. President Peter Halaseh opened the meeting and asked Don Knee to do the toast for the day, Don proposed a toast to Ian Thomas who recently resigned from the Essendon Rotary Club. President Peter updated the members present of the board discussions, and stated that the ERC board had decided to speak with the owner of the current venue in order to seek improvements in the food served and the facilities made available in order to have a long term relationship with the Anglers Club. President Peter next called Cameron Williams from Rotaract to speak about the promotion event on the 1st August, Cameron said the event was an outstanding success and that they had managed to collect $7,000. President Peter then donated $500 from the Rotary Club of Essendon to Rotaract.

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President Peter reminded the members present of the upcoming District Conference and encouraged as many members as possible to attend. President Peter further announced to the members present, of the Board decision taken to make Ian Thomas an honorary member of the Essendon Rotary Club in recognition of the work he has done over many years as an active member since 1979.

New member assimilation President Peter also said that new members need to be assimilated and in order to do so in a relaxed setting he invited all members on the 27th August Thursday night at 7pm to the Wine Cellar door in Hall Street Moonee Ponds, all members are welcome to attend this night, for new members to get to know each other and know more about Rotary. Our new exchange student Freja in her new school uniform (left) Freja has never worn a uniform to school in her native Finland. Note from Jenny Foster Jenny Foster spoke next and informed the members of the International day she has organised on the 18th August and wanted everyone to come in an attire of their country of origin or heritage but did not know the difference between a Saree worn by a lady in Sri Lanka and a sarong worn by a man!! (And Jenny says she has travelled the world!!) Jenny admitted that she is of Scottish back ground (that explains it), where the men wear “short skirts” and so do the women. We got to be present for this function, cross dressers welcome.

Thank you to Karyn Jenny also wanted to say a big Thank you to Karyn Clarke for the assisting at DIK last week, Jenny said it was great to have Karyn come along to assist pack the medical equipment. Jenny wanted to inform the other members if they want to join in helping herself and John Odgers on the 13th August to please inform her. Note from John Odgers DIK packing container for Kenya, new hope for widows and orphans on the 15th August start at 9am shed 40 DIK, 400 Somerville Road West Footscray. Please contact John Odgers or Connie Maina for more details Other events Veronica O’Sullivan had to pay a fine for having another birthday! Tony Colicchia won the raffle but failed to draw the joker. Sergeant Neil Henderson then decided to have a spelling B and forced the contestants (selected by him) to pay a fine whether they spelt the words correctly or not, but Neil himself could not get the spelling of “accelerator” correct!! And had to pay a fine himself!! Note from Michael Cariss – Michael wishes to advise all members that the club directories have all been distributed, if further copies are needed please contact Peter Baker or Michael Cariss.

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Speaker for the day Chairperson of the day Jenny Foster then introduced the speaker for the day Dr Laura Hougaz Relationship Manager Education First Youth Foyer.

Dr Laura Hougaz said that Hanover Housing had merged with Launch housing to provide accommodation places for young people who are homeless. These people are provided with accommodation provided they make a commitment to education, Laura said there are Youth Foyers in Glen Waverly, Broadmeadows and a new facility is now being built in Shepparton. Government is now looking at 2 more accommodation centres, Laura said that Victoria is the only state to have this programme and the Youth Foyers are facilities available for youths between the ages of 16 and 24 years. Laura spoke about the open talent programme to explore the hidden talents of the youth that come into the programme. Laura said that there is a Multi-disciplinary staff system to attend to the needs of the youth in the programme. Laura also said that there are 6 service offers to the youth and explained each one by way of a power point presentation and mentioned the importance in teaching the youth, wellbeing- proper eating, drinking plenty of water, social connections. Civic participation – giving back to the

community. Housing & Living skills – learning how to look after a house and pay the bills. Teaching the youth how to write a resume and interview skills, were some of the areas that the programme focused. Laura informed the members that anybody who is interested in mentoring these youth or in any other way contributing to their development to contact her on 0409 416 108 or email – lhougaz@hanover.org.au Mens’ Shed Strathmore Mens Shed (SMS) will have its first open session at 10am, Saturday 29/8/2015 and we need

volunteers to assist on this day and into the future. SMS will be run on a day to day basis by 3 Rotary Clubs:

Essendon, Essendon North and Strathmore. Moonee Valley Council will provide support as required.

We currently have more than 80 people who have indicated that they wish to use the SMS and we expect a

large turn-out on the 29th so we need your help to ensure this day is successful. This would involve managing

the enrolment procedures, but not matters related to handling tools or machinery.

After this day we require volunteers to assist with running the hands-on sessions and this will involve tools and

machinery. Lino Airo-Farulla has already volunteered and we are seeking more members, or friends of

members, who might enjoy being more closely involved with this significant Rotary community project. For

more information contact Alistair Fraser, 9379 4836 or 0411 117 881.

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COCKTAIL NIGHT Celebrating the Art Work of Cambodia & Beyond

Friday 28th August 2015

7-10pm

3 Riverview Road Essendon

(Jane Carbone’s home)

$50 pre-pay OR $55 pay on the night

Includes: cocktails, mocktails and fabulous finger food.

Silent auctions, lucky door prize raffle and

various art items to purchase on the night.

Supporting projects in Battambang &Siem Reap

Haven of Hope (crisis pregnancy home) Sunbeam Kids International (Orphanage)

Lighthouse Student Boarding House Safe Haven Centre for disabled children

RSVP: by 21st August to careforcambodians@gmail.com

Early payment to: Care for Cambodians (Bendigo Bank)

(Please advise Surname in Reference of Payment)

BSB 633-000 Acc no. 151476223

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Wanted Youth Exchange Host Families

Rotary Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 17 years of age who spend a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs. Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your family, providing an international experience without leaving home. Host families come in all shapes and sizes, you can help by: • Asking non-Rotarian families - that may be interested in hosting a Youth Exchange student. • Asking fellow club members - during a meeting at which partners are present or after another student has attended a meeting and has met many of the club’s members. • Asking Families of Youth Exchange alumni - to act as hosts. Many of these families would like to participate in the program because of the opportunity provided to their own children. • Asking club members - for the names of families in their communities they feel would make good host parents. • Asking families - who have successfully hosted students to recommend other families in the community who would be interested in hosting. To learn more about Youth Exchange hosting Contact Vanda Mullen Youth Exchange Committee chair vmullen@netspace.net.au or visit Youth Exchange website

EVENTS CALENDAR DATE SPEAKER/EVENT VENUE

11th August District Governor club visit –

Julie Mason

The Anglers Club 12.30 pm to

2pm

18th August International Dinner with

Finland flair – Guest speaker

Donald Cox Past Rotary DG will

speak of his recent visit to Sao

Paulo for the Rotary

International Convention

The Anglers Club 6.30 pm to

8pm

25th August Police mentoring programme

Supt Cindy Millen to speak &

update on what she has done

over the 5 years since she was

involved in the mentoring

programme.

The Anglers Club 12.30 to 2pm

1st Sept 2015 Lambis Englezos & Tim Whitford The Anglers Club 12.30 to 2pm

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Help yourself and help the Club by banking with

Strathmore Community Bank. For example,

take out a home loan and the club will receive

up to $500. Take out a 3 month fixed term

deposit and the club will receive up to $50.

For more details drop into the branch at 337

Napier St or call branch Manager Philip Stewart

on 9374-2607.

John L Gregory

Certified Practising Accountant

272 Keilor Road,

North Essendon, VIC 3041

jgregory@netspace.net.au

Telephone: 03-9379 1705