Rotary Club of Strathfield Bulletin Edition 45 of 2002/3 28 May 2003 Website: www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/96933 PRESIDENT: STEPHEN TAYLOR
Steve’s Snippets Thanks to all In any case it was an enjoyable those evening, added to by the wonderful members “life talk” by the inimitable Doctor who braved Watson. some very wet Don’t forget please that NEXT conditions to assist with the RED WEEK’S meeting (June 4th) will be SHIELD APPEAL last Sunday. I a change of venue AND partners don’t know the figures yet, however night at The Children’s Hospital the incessant rain was not Westmead. This should be a conducive to easy collecting by the wonderful evening observing the volunteers. “Art for Healing” program, the Starlight room, the in-house radio At least we shouldn’t feel too bad, station and the workings of this today WAS the day we were going wonderful hospital in general. to have lunch at Ross and Joan Brown’s at Yarramalong. Planning on the Fun Run is proceeding well, and we hope to Thanks to Joe Campisi for his have a final sign off on the course organisation of the GSE meeting this week, so that we can confirm on Wednesday. I was reminded marshal requirements and other job that in this team we had positions on the day. representatives from Strathfield, Concord and Burwood and perhaps Finally, I really do wish this rain we should have had a COMBINED would go away, the Cycling group MEETING like we did earlier this had a washout again on Sunday, year for the returned German team. although I hear Pres elect Keith Unfortunately it didn’t enter my rode to Kurnell (near Cronulla) on mind, but with the busy schedule Saturday with one of the group. we have had in the last three You have to admire his months, I’m not sure it would if it enthusiasm. would have been well received, particularly if we had to have a Also please don’t forget the District change of venue. changeover on June 28th, ours on Friday June 27th and the Fun Run
1 on the 29th June. Nothing like being busy right to the end is there. Have a great week Last Week’s Speakers Finally, finally, for those interested in the embroidered jackets from Peter Cipolla, tonight is the last The GSE TEAM Report night to give me your size. They are well-made jackets and, at Tammy Hayek (high $67.50, a real bargain. school teacher), Mary Romanos (child care), Klarissa Graves (high Steve school teacher) and Michael Sampson (police force), Tonight’s Guest accompanied by Allan Ezzy of Holroyd Rotary Club, travelled to Speaker Scotland in 2002. Charles Olsson Not a “free holiday”, these “Salt” young ambassadors worked very hard promoting good will between Introduction Terry Rohan Australia and Scotland. Thanks Roy Schmidt Among their observations were the opinions that there were not many women in Scots Rotary Congrats! clubs, nor was there a great drive Kevin & Karen to change this situation. With three Beltrame (Wedding members involved in occupations Anniversary on 31st). Many more with children, it was noted that in happy ones! Scotland there exists only very limited child care support for working mothers, with 30% of children living in poverty. Once they reach school, children sit in a boy-girl-boy , Peter Douglas,Treasurer arrangement in the classroom, and reports there is a big push towards Attendance for Wed 21 May 2003 coeducation in schooling, with Present 37 Rotarians schools being very well equipped Apologies 24 technologically. On the whole, they found Income - Raffle $254.00 Scottish children very shy. Away from the classroom, the team found the Scottish traditional sport of “curling” a very difficult challenge indeed, with Raffle Winners: 1st Leedy photos to prove it, but relaxed a nd Watson (box of fruit) 2 Ann little by visits to a really wide variety Schmidt (wine) 3rd Grahame True of Scottish landmarks and (dinner this week) attractive spots, including the Grants Distillery, Edinburgh Castle, St Andrews Golf Course and the
2 Isle of Iona (purported to be the Bankstown, where he has birthplace of Christianity in remained ever since. Scotland). Euan joined Rotary in 1990, The team of five obviously where he has continued to be a had a wonderful experience valued and vigorous member. together, and had bonded into firm friendships which promised to be Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal lifelong. President Steve proffered The gallant efforts on Sunday, and the idea that the value of the trip to days preceding, yielded the them, to Rotary, and to the people following donations:- of Scotland and Australia with whom they came, and will come, in Industrial 1,047.60 contact, far outweighs the financial Produce Markets 1,448.10 costs involved. Paddy's 139.20 Plaza/Static 1,105.65 Strathfield Station 2,276.15 Residential 9,340.15 $15,356.85 HAPPY Well done, considering the Noah’s- BUCKS type weather! Special mention must be made of the ‘Hallworth tribe’ (many generations!) who put so much time and energy in this event. Vocational/Life Talk Next Week Partners Night Transfer Meeting at Dr Euan Watson Born in New Zealand (sometime in the Dark Westmead Children’s Hospital Ages), attended Auckland University, eventually studying at Cnr. Hawkesbury & Hainsworth Dunedin Medical School. Roads, Westmead Against all odds(!), Euan married the beautiful Leedy in Meet in Main Foyer of Hospital 1967, when he also graduated. At 6.45pm A capitalist even in his student days, Euan became a Hosts: landlord while still a student. As a PDG Ray Reed and Professor David Bennett young doctor, Euan tells us he delivered 873 babies in 15 months; To Be Thanked by Pres. Stephen Taylor quite a feat (helped a little by the Dinner $25.00 at 7.00 pm mothers, we believe). After a stint of service in the (See overleaf for details of travel to flying ambulance, Euan and Leedy the Westmead Children’s Hospital, travelled to Australia in 1970, or consult the map in the Club’s where the young medico worked, at electronic newsletter) St George Hospital, for a year. In 1971, he opened a practice in
3 The Children’s Hospital, Westmead Parramatta every 10 - 15 is located at the cnr of Hawkesbury mins. Trip time 3 mins Rd and Hainsworth St, Westmead. City every 10 - 15 mins. Trip Come via Hawkesbury Rd, time 30 - 35 mins Westmead. Penrith every 15 mins. Trip The Hospital is only minutes time 30 - 35 mins from the major centre of Richmond every hour Parramatta, and about 35 minutes Riverstone every 30 mins. by train from Sydney city. Trains from other lines change at Public transport is easy, with Strathfield, Central, Granville and direct bus and train services, and Lidcombe. Ask your local station for connecting bus, train and ferry advice or phone 131 500. services from the city, Parramatta, By ferry Strathfield, Penrith and the North The ferry leaves from Shore. Circular Quay, McMahons Point, Meadowbank and Rydalmere to By Parramatta/Westmead shuttle Parramatta. Travel time from The red and yellow Westbus Circular Quay is about 55 mins. shuttlebus is a familiar sight at The Join the shuttlebus at Parramatta Children's Hospital at Westmead. It for a 12 minute trip to the Hospital. stops right outside our front door For timetable information, phone every 12 minutes from 8.15 AM to 131 500. 8 PM on weekdays. On weekends, By bus it runs every 15 minutes. There is a Many local bus services small charge. from all over Sydney connect at The shuttlebus connects you Parramatta. Ask your local bus with rail, bus and ferry interchanges company for advice, or check when at Parramatta, making your trip to you make your booking. the Hospital quick and easy. The By car shuttlebus route is: Westmead is about five The Children's Hospital at minutes drive from Parramatta, and Westmead about 50 minutes from the city. Westmead Hospital Come via Hawkesbury Road, Westmead Railway Station Westmead. Parramatta Railway Station Parramatta city centre Parent and visitor car parking is Westfield Shoppingtown located off Hainsworth Street, near Riverside Theatres the roundabout. There is a parking Rivercat Ferry Wharf fee. Concessions are available for By train parents of long-term patients. Enter Westmead railway station is near the roundabout. 10 minutes walk or two minutes by shuttle. It is an easy access station If you are going to your car at night, with lifts, ramps and security. The an escort is available. See the station is staffed 24 hours. Check Security Office at the Main with your local station for a Entrance. timetable and the best route. Direct trains (approx. day times) from:
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