No 14 President: Stuart Williams 09 October 2019

STU’S SCRIPT Sorry, too busy enjoying Rome. Stuart MEETING REPORT A quiet night (it had to be quiet, both Stuart and Ron were away!!) that saw 13 members enjoy each other’s company and our dinner. Following dinner the various committees met to finalise plans for their program for the year. They also examined possible fundraising initiatives and potential new projects. It is already looking like being another very successful year of helping those in need within our community. The raffle raised $60 with Barb W, John McP and Barb S taking home the wine and chocolates. The Sergeant raised $21.95 in an entertaining session with the proceeds going into our annual donation to Foundation. Next week we will have Sean Teer from “Envision Hands” as our guest speaker and Sue Ballard will give a two minute talk highlighting some of the things we may not already know about her life. (And probably Lucy’s also!) FILM NIGHT Last Friday seven members and partners enjoyed dinner together at Siam Thai before going to watch “Riding Like A Girl”. The story of Michelle Payne and her journey to winning the Cup. A great story and well worth seeing. A testimony to determination and perseverance. (Her father should have got an award also for raising 10 children on his own following his wife’s death.) Our next Film Night will be on Friday 1st November. Lock it into your calendar and join us for a great night. MARKETS Our two markets are on this weekend. Blackburn on Saturday and Whitehorse on Sunday. Come along and lend a hand or just enjoy the great stalls on offer at both markets. HOPE KATOLO OLIVE OIL If you would like a bottle of very good olive oil, and help a fantastic project at the same time, contact Ian Teese (0427 358 987) and arrange to collect a bottle, or two. $12 per bottle.

FOOTY QUIZ (Answers as promised last week.)

The Hoff Justin Westhoff Barra Truck … used to be Ben Rutten The Flying Doormat Bruce Doull Doc Matthew Clarke or Smithy (because they reckoned he did not have a last name) Feta Kyle Cheney Candyman Jake Lever Dish Drew Petrie Hisense ( Risky Telly ) Chips Pidge Andrew Mc Grath Jill Jack Newnes (because there were too many Jacks at St Kilda) Cement Head Callum Ward Buddha Gary Hocking Silk Big Boy Ben Mc Evoy The Package The Shoe Luke Shoey Daisy The Gov Jeremy McGovern The Bont Marcus Bontempelli The Flying Dutchman Paul Van Der Haar Big Bad Bustling Hungry Kevin Bartlett Horse Buddy Galloping Gasometer Mick Nolan SOS Stephen Silvangi Bomber Mark Thompson

DUTY ROSTER

OCTOBER NOVEMBER Recorder Ray Smith John Bindon Greeter Bill Marsh Glenys Grant Emergency Bob Laslett Barb Williams Cashier Warwick Stott Bob Williams

COMING UP Date Event Chair Thanks & Report

14 Oct Sean Teer “Envision Hands” Ron Brooks Barb Williams 21 Oct Dr Cally Berryman “Inside the Secret World of John Bindon Sue Ballard Female Gambling” 28 Oct Amanda Croucher “International Needs Ian Teese Barb Searle Australia” 4 Nov No Meeting 11 Nov NDIS – Raeoni Turner, NADRASCA John Donaghey Glenys Grant 18 Nov IC Robotics John McPhee Warwick Stott CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES To all who successfully made the transition to daylight saving time and to those who have stopped having ‘no football’ tremors. ATTENDANCE If you are not coming to the meeting or if you wish to bring a guest please contact Ray Smith by 10.00am Monday on 0412 807 585 or [email protected] Please ensure Ray is aware of any special dietary needs. If you need to cancel after 10.00am please contact Bucatini Restaurant directly on 9873 0268.

CONTACT DETAILS Address: PO Box 116, Nunawading, 3131 Email: [email protected] Website: www.foresthillrotary.com Facebook: ForestHill Rotary Meetings: 6.30pm, Bucatini Restaurant, 454 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 3132 (Melways 48H9)

BREAKFAST CLUB This week breakfast is in the tender care of Barb W and John McP while on the 22nd we have Barb W and Mike F.

ROTARY MONTHLY THEME This month Rotary is highlighting its work in economic and community development.

HOPE KATOLO OLIVE OIL

If you would like a bottle of very good olive oil, and help a fantastic project at the same time, contact Ian Teese (0427 358 987) and arrange to collect a bottle, or two. $12 per bottle.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATE Our spectacles recycling project is off to a great start. Keep hunting out those old specs and dropping them off to Ian so they can continue to help others. Ian Teese

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER RC Albert Park - Winds of Hope (WOH) fundraising event. WOH is a charity based in Uganda that provides healthcare and education to young women in need. The Club is holding a fundraising event in October showcasing African culture, food and lifestyles, with a view to creating more community awareness of Rotary. Live music, entertainment and dancing - Brief presentation by community leaders - Brief presentation by Clubs about their Africa projects - Buffet dinner with a wide range of African cuisines - Door Prizes and a charity auction - Showcase of Rotary Club projects in Africa. D9810 Clubs are invited to showcase any African projects and all are invited to attend. Contact is Matthew Proctor: Founder - Winds of Hope International [email protected] https://www.atasteofafrica.com.au/ 6pm to Late - Friday 25th October 2019 - Lifesaving , 200 The Boulevard Port Melbourne https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=496602&

ARTICLES Articles, notices and photos for inclusion in FOREST HILL HAPPENINGS to [email protected] no later than 10.00am on Wednesday each week.

WEBSITE Keep up-to-date by checking our website at www.foresthillrotary.com

HOPE KATOLO OLIVE OIL

If you would like a bottle of very good olive oil, and help a fantastic project at the same time, contact Ian Teese (0427 358 987) and arrange to collect a bottle, or two. $12 per bottle.

DON’T FORGET!

SPRING FESTIVAL 20TH OCTOBER GROUNDS AROUND WHITEHORSE COUNCIL OFFICES

SEE YOU THERE!

TRADER OF THE MONTH AT THE BLACKBURN STATION MARKET

Outback Spirit have been regulars at our market for years and they also regularly sell at the Rotary Club of Mt Waverley and Dingley Farmers markets amongst others. Juleigh and Ian Robins make all their chutneys, sauces, pickles and marinades at their new Dandenong factory. Not only are they delicious but they are gluten and MSG free. Ian and Juleigh are recognised pioneers of the Australian native food industry and have been at the forefront since its inception in 1986. They established Robins Foods in 1997. Ian and Juleigh’s vision is to bring Indigenous foods into the mainstream food market and the company is the industry leader supplying the Outback Spirit branded range of products to supermarkets nationally in Australia. In 2000, Ian and Juleigh decided to formalise their relationships with the company’s indigenous suppliers and established an ethical supply chain that ensures that benefits from the sale of Outback Spirit products go back to the Aboriginal people who are developing their own enterprises based on native foods. They established the Outback Spirit Foundation to further help the Aboriginal people. Juleigh is an accomplished cook and together with Ian has written three native food cookbooks – Wild Lime (1996 Allen & Unwin) and Wild Classics (2000 Allen & Unwin – with Ian Robins) and Wild Food (2010 Lantern Books, a Viking Books imprint). So, go and have a chat to Juleigh’s brother in law Bill at the Blackburn market stall and taste some of these unique foods. Find out more about the products, the company, and the Foundation at www.outbackspirit.com.au

”SAVE THE DAY” KIDS FUN RUN WITH THOMAS 2019

The Kids Fun Run with Thomas 2019 will take place on Sunday 24th November at Gembrook Puffing Billy Station. Children 3-12 years will run against Thomas The Tank Engine in support of the Monash Children’s Hospital – Cancer Centre, which is an amazingly worthy cause. This will be a fantastic day out for all the family, we have lots of great entertainment planned as well as the runs with Thomas. All entrants receive a showbag and certificate. Early Bird Registration (until 30th September) is $20 per child, there onwards Registration is $25. Train rides with Thomas The Tank Engine are $5. So why not hop on line and register early and lock the date in your diary! Register online at www.kidsfunrunwiththomas.org.au Phone enquiries: 0408 769 491 You can also set up a fundraising page to assist us in raising as much as we can to help children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Follow us on our Facebook page: Kids Fun Run with Thomas to keep up to date with all the news.

From: Rotary Club of Emerald & District Inc