C o n t a c t C o n t a c t Wee kly Bu lletin of the Rotary Club of Ess endon Inc.

President: Shirley Kukk ACN 0019046G Secretary: Roger Priestley Volume 72, Issue 45, 30 May 2006 Editor: Maurice Mollica - Fax 9379 0264

Date Committee Venue 1st June 2006 Vocational Hot Chilli Mt Alexander Road 6th June 2006 Fellowship TOPO Leake Street BYO Wine 6.30 pm 16th June 2006 International Burmese Restaurant 20th June 2006 Year in Review President Shirley Presentation 27th June 2006 No Meeting In Lieu of President’s Night – Saturday 24th June 2006 Royce. Well done and congratulations Ian – in calling Ian to TODAY’S ATTENDANCE accept the presentation President Shirley mentioned that Ian’s Members 34 commitment to help others exemplifies the humanitarian and Visitor 1 Denis Rietdyk educational objectives of the Rotary foundation – certainly the club has never been the same since Ian’s induction back in FROM THE BOARD 1979 – Ed. Note. The following nomination has been received for membership Chairman Richard and his committee made sure all was into the Rotary Club of Essendon – if no objection has been smooth sailing and the 80 or so present enjoyed a first class received within the next 14 days the person nominated will be meal with beverages to suit. inducted into the Rotary Club of Essendon. Soon after President Shirley was on her feet again presenting Denis Rietdyk to the gathering His Grace the of the Classification Bookkeeper Most Reverend Frank Little, Emeritus Archbishop of Melbourne – Archbishop Little was born in Werribee on the FROM THE MEETING 30th November 1925 – he was educated at St. Columba’s President Shirley has deserted us. Back in Phoenix, Arizona School, Essendon and after at the then St. Monica’s Christian for a leadership program – (yes, pull the other one Shirl) but Brothers in Moonee Ponds – he completed his secondary the old fellow himself, John Green did a good job, he is education at St. Patrick’s College Ballarat. In 1943 he entered getting better with age. Corpus Christi College Werribee to begin studies for the Worth a mention the job Graeme Goodson is doing with club Priesthood. He was ordained in October 1950 – for the next 3 publicity. First an article on our Honorary Member and then a years he studied at the Urban University in . In 1953 he great ad for the Rotary Lecture. Well done Graeme. The Club was appointed Assistant Priest to Carlton and in 1955 he was thanks you. Assistant at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – he has had stints in Sydney then back in Melbourne to be of the Cathedral in CHARTER NIGHT 1965. His work with the Italian Community is well know. He As promised it was a grand affair, star studded with friends, was ordained Bishop in 1973 – In 1974 he succeeded Cardinal VIP’s and the odd presentation – well done Fellowship Knox as the sixth Archbishop of Melbourne – many events Committee and congratulations President Shirley our club have followed in the life of this great and humble man. In played host to the Major of our City Cr Jan Chantry, the Right 1977 he was created a Knight Commander of the British Hon. Judy Madigan, District Governor John Wigley and his Empire and in April 1992 he was awarded and Honorary wife Fran the reverend, His Grace Frank Little Archibishop of Doctorate of Theology by the Melbourne College of Divinity Melbourne and many other VIP’s and friends – it was a night – and if all this was not enough he was called upon by to celebrate the achievements of our club over the last 71 years Essendon Football Club to be their number one ticket holder – and to share with others our proud History. many we rainy days saw Archbishop Little walk up from St. The evening got under way with a presentation of a PHF Monica’s in Moonee Ponds to Windy Hill in his grey overcoat Sapphire to our Fellow Member Ian Thomas – there to share via Nicholson Street rubbing shoulders with you and I in the the happy moment with him were his family members – for outer – his services to the community are well known and service over many years and for his happy go lucky approach documented in many much more important papers than this to life Ian has shown us that our time on earth is not all doom poor publication, but e would also like to acknowledge the and gloom. There is no doubt that our club has benefited from work done by his Grace – A Presentation of a Paul Harris Ian’s membership and his award was well deserved. The Fellowship was well deserved. We thank Archbishop Little presentation was made by Past Rotary International President for accepting our invitation and for letting our Rotary club play a small part in his wonderful life. The presentation to his he is now back home and putting in a D.I.K. as he has done for Grace was made by District Governor John Wigley – there are quite some time – good to know you are on the mend John. many other highlights that should be mentioned with reference Also in the wars is Philip Steele – Phillip is the son of our to Charter Night but let me thank on your behalf Chairman member John and was on a bike trip around northern Italy – Richard, who at the last minute found a top class speaker in not quite clear how, but Philip fell off his bike and has a bit of Peter Duras, when our previous speaker was stranded many a problem with his pelvis. He is getting better but John, is a miles away – thank you to all who supported this function. little concerned – Don’t worry John, Philip is of the old school and he will be well and riding again in no time. RESEARCH PROJECT – CAN WE HELP Wallace Laurie thinks no one remembers him – coming in to Mr Leon Head is conducting a Research Project into the pay his lunch money today someone said he didn’t remember impact retirement has on men’s psychological health. The Wallace’s name, and that’s when Wallace said “no one project is being run under the supervision of Doctor Gordon remembers me”. That is not the case Wal, and we also Walker, member of the School of Psychological Medicine at remember the input you have had in the Club over many Monash University Caulfield Campus – Mr Leon Head is years. looking for retired men aged 50 – 70. The project involves completing four questionnaires and no identification is necessary. We appeal to members of our club and their friends who would be able to assist to call Mr Head via telephone on 0421 172 987 or email [email protected]. The questionnaires are not likely to cause significant distress and they include a survey of demographics, a measure of work BRUMBY BABES INVITE YOU TO involvement (how one perceives work in general), a measure GERSHWINS’ of problem solving appraisal (how one perceives their problem PORGY AND BESS solving ability), a masculine gender role stress scale and a DIRECT FROM NEW YORK WITH measure of psychological wellbeing – a reply paid envelope is A SUPER CAST OF AFRICAN – AMERICAN ARTISTS also provided for the return of the documents. ON FRIDAY, 18TH AUGUST AT THE STATE THEATRE, THE ARTS CENTRE MEMBERSHIP LIFE BLOOD OF OUR CLUB TICKETS $75.00 Once again the membership committee calls on all members to BOOKINGS – PLEASE CALL consider the possibility to nominate one or more persons for JADZIA BAKER 9824 2491 prospective membership in the Rotary Club of Essendon. It is BOOKINGS MUST CLOSE ON 8TH JUNE our responsibility to look in a positive way to see if we know of any members of our community who fit the criteria for membership. Members do not need to have been in the club for a particular amount of time and your help on this matter would help – please contact John Gregory or Maurice Mollica if you are able to assist. Also thanks to Veronica O’Sullivan who took the BBQ trailer and set-up with a sausage sizzle for the event with the City of Moonee Valley – Thanks Veronica. PRESIDENT’S NIGHT Saturday 24th June, 2006 – 7 pm for 7.15 pm FROM R.D.U. Victoria Club Paul Harris Fellows should note that if they wish to have an Rialto Towers, 525 Collins Street old Paul Harris Pin without the large gold surround that 41st Floor appears on the newer pins, these are now available in limited Cost: $65.00 per head supply from Rotary Foundation – the cost is $7.37 each and Dress Ladies: Formal you need to write to Michelle Fuller, Rotary Foundation, Box Men: Black Tie 1415, Parramatta, NSW 2124 with your cheque – as there are 3 course dinner and pre-dinner drinks only 170 of them left it would be an idea to call Michelle first You MUST pay by June 20 on (02) 9635 3537. NO PAY – NO GO

FROM THE ALMONER Jack Honson told us Sam Tartaglia had a bit of work done on his shoulder and he had to spend a little time at the Mercy Hospital – Sam is back home and doing well – a word of advice Sam – do not try and impress the girls with your physique. See what happens when you work-out at the Windy Hill Gym? On the mend now, but Belinda Chandler had a short stay at the Children’s Hospital – Dad Stephen tells us Belinda feels a lot better now that the appendix is out. Best wishes, Belinda from all at the Club. Mixed feeling about John Gordon – John and Val took a 4 week trip to the Emerald Isle – great place they told us but on the way back John was not well due to a bout of thrombosis. John had to spend a week in the John Fawlkner Hospital, but Members Birthday Get to know a member Help us to find out what makes you tick by President Shirley and members wish answering the following probing questions. Your HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: responses will be printed in Contact during the year. Lisa Puglia NAME: Pat O’Connell Tony Rulli 1. What is your favourite holiday destination? Other notables who celebrate or celebrated Country Victoria their birthday this week are: 2. Name the 3 people you would most like to invite to dinner – dead or alive. Pro Hart Bart Cummings, Lindsay Harriett, John Pat Boon Kennedy Sarah O’hare 3. What job/career would you choose if you Suzi Quatro had the chance? Retired gentleman? Quiz- 4. What is your favourite food & drink? Steak, beer Questions are published every second 5. Is there anything about Rotary you would week. Each question is worth 3 points. like to change Hand your answers in writing at the Improve fellowship for visitors following luncheon meeting or mail them 6. Do you have a favourite sport/hobby? to 17 Streldon Ave, Strathmore 3041 Gardening 7. Which – if any – AFL team do you follow?

Kangaroos Prizes at the end of June will be: 8. Name your 3 pet hates. 1. 12 mixed bottles of wine Garden Pest, cruelty to animals, vulgarity 2. 6 mixed bottles of wine 9. If a film was made about your life, who 3. 3 bottles of wine would you like to have the starring role? Spencer Tracy Week 11 10. What is your favourite TV show? Sport shows Q1. What is the connection of Lorne, Ballarat, Warburton and Marysville with the Rotary Club of Essendon? In the garden ______Q2. Name the club of origin of the By now you will have quite a few plants growing following football players (past of well. Make sure you provide a frame to support them as they grow. Trim camellias after blooming, present): apply fertilizer and mulch the roots. For a bright James Hird (Essendon) ______garden look into adding poppies to your garden. Poppies have stood the test of time and come in Stewart Lowe (St. Kilda) ______many varieties. From scarlet poppies growing wild Peter Riccardi (Geelong) ______in the fields to Iceland poppies, Oriental poppies and Californian poppies. White, orange, pink, Joel Bowden (Richmond) ______yellow and salmon they bring your garden to life. Poppies are also perfect as cut flowers. Poppies can be planted as seedlings or in containers. Q3. Who commanded the Americans in Finally lift and divide dahlias when foliage has the revolutionary war? withered and store in a cool dry place. ______Now also is the time to ask the incoming president Answer to week 10 to allocate you to a committee of your choice for the 1. Alec Epis Rotary year ahead. 2. To the winning team of the football world cup. Laugh a little 3. Mark Twain How is that people looking for a helping hand tend to overlook the one at the end of their arm. KOSNARS Home & Investment Veronica O’Sullivan Picture Framing Shop Finance Come Have a Drink at “Where Picture Call Alan Murphy O’SULLIVANS Framing is an Art” SIBEEN DOMESTIC ARTIST Quality Restaurant CORPORATE Wizard Essendon Entertainment most 488 MT. 7 Keilor Road, nights ALEXANDER RD. Essendon 914 Mt. Alexander ASCOT VALE 9379 7522 Rd. 9370 5744 Essendon

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