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Guest Speaker:
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Prof Boyd Swinburn,
Deakin University
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Topic:
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The
Obesity Epidemic – is there one?
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Speakers Aide:
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Ken
Rice
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Desk Duties:
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Geoff Limmer, Alison Gregory, Andrew Forgas
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Roving Reporter:
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Ian Port
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President Greg’s
Report: The Week (Nov 26th) in Review
As
we head into the home straight to Christmas, please note that our last
meeting of the year will be on 17th December and we will
recommence on 13th January (Tuesday) with a combined meeting with
Doncaster Sunrise. The first meeting for the year at the Golf Club will be 21st
January.
As
mentioned recently, agreement was reached at the recent Cluster President’s meeting
to make a contribution to Eastern Emergency Relief from the proceeds of the
Farmers Market money in time for Christmas. The final sum agreed and now
committed was $10,000. This is extremely satisfying to see a joint project
able to be undertaken by our six Clubs as a result of the work and effort of
nearly every member. Plans are underway for a contribution to Eastern
Palliative Care in the near future. Well done to all.
It
was also great to have such a large turnout to our Christmas function on the
Puffing Billy. Thank you in particular to Lesley and Rob for your efforts on
this (not to mention Father Christmas).
President
Greg
Report from Last Week (Nov 26th) by Roving Reporter Alison
Gregory
It
was with interest that we heard from Lucia Strati who has been
selected as a Rotary Cultural Ambassadorial Scholar for 2008-2009.
Lucia is heading to Granada (in the south of Spain)
next year for a period of three months to undertake an intensive course in
Spanish language as part of her Rotary scholarship program.
Lucia
has recently completed her final semester towards her Graduate Diploma in
Humanities and Social Sciences in Spanish Language and Culture, and in
addition has a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in both French Studies and
Italian Studies, (specialising in the linguistics of each of these
languages). She also holds a Cambridge University Certificate in
English Language Teaching to Adults.
Lucia
hopes to work in the future as an interpreter, on an international
level for governing bodies, non-government organizations and other
humanitarian organisations.
The
Rotary Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship will allow Lucia to attend
intensive language training classes at Sociedad
Hispano Mundial
Language School
in Granada
and additionally immerse herself in the culture. The scholarship is
comprised of two elements, the first being academic responsibilities, and the
second as an ambassador of goodwill whilst abroad. Her ambassadorial
duties will include making presentations to both Rotary and Non Rotary
audiences and sharing her insights into Australian culture. The purpose of
Ambassadorial Scholarships is to improve international understanding and
goodwill between participating countries
We
wish Lucia well and look forward to hearing about her adventures upon
her return.
Rotary Cultural Ambassadorial Scholar Lucia Strati
impressed us with her amazing grasp of language and her vision and drive to
become a UN interpreter.
Attendance Report for
Last Week’s Meeting (26th Nov) by Geoff Limmer:
Listed below are Apologies for and Make-ups advised for the
September 3rd meeting. Remember that to be counted towards attendance,
Make-ups may be made 14 days prior to, or following, a missed meeting date.
Notice of Apology prior to a meeting should be
made to Geoff Limmer,
email rotary@airportbus.com.au or Tel:
0419 329 218.
Likewise if you are bringing a guest, similar notice would be
appreciated beforehand if at all possible.
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Apologies: (5)
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Rob Collier, Paul Evans,
Michael Kirk, Ian
Port, Bernie Millane,
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Leave of Absence:
(6)
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Murray Baird, Trevor Dalziel,
Peter Enlund, Vici Funnell, Jim Killeen, John
Maddock
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Absence: (2)
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Tony De Fazio, Owen Jenkin,
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Present: 22/35
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Visiting
Rotarians:
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(nil)
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Visitors:
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Lucia Strati
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Guest Speaker
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Make-ups
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Rotary
Visioning Seminar –
24/11/08:
Malcolm Chiverton
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Future Meetings:
Next
Week’s meeting, December 10th
Maurice Benington, Club Director for Vocational
Service has organised for a Club meeting to be held off-site at NADRASCA , 52-62 Rookes Rd
(Old Aust Post Bldg) Nunawading at 7.00 am, (for 7-15am breakfast) on
Wednesday December 10th 2008.
We will be the guests of NADRASCA and be provided
with breakfast and a tour of their impressive facilities. Plan now and invite a business colleague to
come and enjoy this special vocational event with you and the club.
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Date
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Speaker
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Subject
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Speakers Aide
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10
December
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Visit
to NADRASCA
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Organised
by Maurice Benington
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Maurice
Benington
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17
December
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Brenda
Gabe, City of Monash
Leadership Plus Program
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Inclusive
communities
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Andrew
Forgas
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24
December
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Christmas
Eve, no meeting
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13
January (Tuesday am)
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Combined
Meeting with Doncaster Sunrise
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21
January
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First
RCBHC Meeting for 2009 Year
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Box Hill Golf Club (Normal Time, 7.15 am
for 7.30 am start)
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Important Dates:
Future Meetings:
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Date
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Speaker
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Subject
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Speakers Aide
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Wed 10/12
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Visit
to NADRASCA
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Vocational
Event
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Maurice
Benington
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Sun 14/12
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Whitehorse Farmers Market
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7.30
to 12.30pm
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Behind
City of Whitehorse,
Nunawading Offices
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Mon 8/12
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Board
Meeting
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6.30pm
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253c
Burwood Hwy,
Burwood
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Sat 20/12
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Eastern
Emergency Relief Roster
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9.00am
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1/10 Thornton
Cres Mitcham
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Wed 17/12
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Club
Christmas Meeting (final meting for the year)
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7.15
am for 7.30 am start
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Box
Hill Golf Club
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February
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World Understanding Month
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Sat 21/2
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Eastern
Emergency Relief Roster
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9.00am
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1/10 Thornton
Cres Mitcham
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Fri 27/2
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AG’s
& presidents Meeting
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Mulgrave
Country Club
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Sat 28/2
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GSE
D4890 (Argentina)
Arrive
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Birthdays:
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17 December
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Sue Henry
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17 December
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Kath Ronan
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29 December
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Eva Millane
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4 January
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Lesley Bell
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4 January
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Michelle Hart
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5 January
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Niki Pidd
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12 January
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Sue Martin
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31 January
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Elena DeFazio
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Anniversaries:
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2 December
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Tony & Elena
DeFazio
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5 December
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Brian & Sue Martin
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27 December
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Ken & Libby Rice
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7 January
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Bernie & Eva Millane
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31 January
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Andrew & Mitzi Forgas
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Rotary
Inductions:
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1 December 1995
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Malcolm Chiverton
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30 January 2008
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Alison Gregory
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Members Input Corner:
From
Tony Stokes
The Benalla
Drought Relief Christmas Hamper Appeal
Please pick up your Hamper cartons at this weeks
meeting, Wednesday, Dec 3rd.
Hampers need to be completed and returned by December 10th,
see email for content suggestions and other important detail.
From Geoff Limmer
Puffing Billy
Christmas Event,
Sunday November 30th
Those
Members who attended the Puffing Billy Christmas outing on Sunday were
treated to an excellent day of fun, friendship and Rotary entertainment.
Melbourne’s Fine Sunny
Spring weather made for an excellent day’s outing in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges aboard “the Fine Old Girl in
the Hills in Puffing Billy”.
Full
marks must go to Lesley Bell and Rob Collier
who organised a first rate day on Puffing Billy.
“Santa
Ralston” provided great excitement for the youngsters and also the not so
young as the photos demonstrate.
Lesley Bell (organiser of the event)
enjoying the luxury of First Class seating.
Santa Ralston attracts a huge crowd.
One happy little girl gets a much needed
hug from Santa.
Ken Clark and Brian Martin join the boys
line hopeful of a present.
Sue
plays up to the camera while husband Brian tries to explain his missing
ticket.
Member Rob Collier still
looks the part even without his cap.
Is Santa a confused retired cricket
umpire?" Santa Ralston with Ken and Suzanne Clark’s grandson Timmy Vincent.
From Peter Dalliston, a Rotary friend from Portland
Vic.
More Signs Observed:
- On a
Taxidermist's window: 'We
really know our stuff.'
- On a
Fence: 'Salesmen welcome! Dog
food is expensive!'
- At a Car
Dealership: 'The best way to
get back on your feet - miss
a car payment.'
- Outside a
Car Exhaust Store: 'No
appointment necessary. We hear you
coming.'
- In a Vets
waiting room: 'Be back in 5
minutes. Sit! Stay!'
- In a
Restaurant window: 'Don't stand
there and be hungry; come on in and get fed
up.'
- In the front
yard of a Funeral Home: 'Drive
carefully. We'll wait.'
- RADIATOR
SHOP: 'Best place in town to take a leak.
- Septic Tank
Truck: 'Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises'
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Desk Duties/Greeting
Roster 2008:
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December
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Geoff
Limmer, Alison Gregory,
Andrew Forgas
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3 December
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Ian Port
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10 December
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Ken Clark
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Whitehorse Farmers Market Roster:
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14 December
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Shift 1 (7.30am-10.00am)
Shift 2 (10.00am-12.30pm)
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Lesley Bell, Murray Baird
Michelle Hart, Alison Gregory
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Eastern Emergency Relief
Roster:
In the event that
you are unable to make the allocated date, please let Geoff
Limmer know.
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20 December:
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Peter
Enlund, Craig Hoath, Tony Stokes, Bruce McEwen,
(Rotaractor)
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16
February:
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Don Sweeney,
Michael Kirk, Lin
Martin, Garry Randall, Rob
Collier, (Rotaractor)
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Thought for the Week:
District
9810 website
- for all the news in our Rotary district
Rotary eClub one - Rotary eClub One
Calendar of Events - check it out
regularly as it is UPDATED on a regular basis
Board of Directors - President Greg Cooper, Club Directors 2008/09 and their
Committees
Club Service List - All the other
Club duties
For contributions
and improvement ideas please email the editor, bmcewen@optusnet.com.au
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