Rotary Club of Sydney Cove

Club Bulletin #26

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands Club Web Site

Editor: David Goodliffe WELCOME TO... If you have any comments or questions, email the editor. ... OUR CLUB BULLETIN #26 Future Speakers for our meeting on January 22, 2010 Jan 22 2010 Shirley Owles "Polio: The $200m Challenge" Jan 29 2010 Professor Barry Allen "Treating Melanoma" Feb 5 2010 Professor Craig Anderson "Many Facets of International Health Research" Feb 26 2010 Prof Les White "Regatta Presentation"

Upcoming Events PRESIDENT: GARY PRICE (on Xmas breakfast cruise) Treasurer: John Henderson Secretary & Admin: Peter Riordan International Committee See Home Page for all other Directors and for Meeting Time and Venue Meeting DISTRICT GOVERNOR: GLENN WRAN Jan 22 2010 Assistant Governor: Simon Knight Vocational Committee Meeting ROTARY INTERNATIONAL: DISTRICT 9750 Jan 22 2010 RI PRESIDENT: JOHN KENNY John & Jill Henderson Farewell Drinks CLUB BULLETIN EDITORIAL DETAILS: Submissions by 8.30am Tuesdays to: Jan 23 2010 David Goodliffe: mobile 0414-271-520, email [email protected] Australia Day Wheelchair Race Copy in word, photos and pictures in "jpg" files. Jan 26 2010 - Jan 26 2010 EDITORIAL TEAM: Meg Gervay, David Goodliffe, Bruce Hill, John Walker 50th Inaugural Luncheon www.sydneycoverotary.com Feb 1 2010 TEAMS & BIRTHDAYS: JAN 22 Indigenous Committee by David Goodliffe Meeting Feb 5 2010

Sounds of Sydney Committee THIS WEEK'S TEAM JAN 22 BIRTHDAYS Mtg Chair: David Brawn Feb 5 2010 - Feb 5 2010 Peter Riordan/Allan Blake Treasury Jan 16 Ingrid Orth Women in Rotary Robert Campbell/Suzanne Desk Jan 20 Sally Chantler Mar 17 2010 Campbell RCSC Golf Day Kieran Canavan International May 19 2010 Robert Cameron Welcoming Changeover Evening Meg Campbell-Dowling Vote of Thanks Jul 2 2010 tba Grace

This eBulletin has been NEXT WEEK'S TEAM JAN 29 BIRTHDAYS generated by ClubRunner club communication software. Visit Peter Riordan/Allan Blake Treasury Jan 28 Hugh Stowell clubrunner.ca for details. John Morrison/Bruce Christie Desk Amanda Coghlan International © 2002- 10 Doxess. All Rights Reserved. Jackie Charlton Welcoming

Roger Cherry Vote of Thanks tba Grace

... FROM THE STAND IN PRESIDENT: JAN 15 by Guy Glenny

In preparing for today's (ie last week's) meeting I couldn't help notice the advances in technology in the 12 years since I was President (1997/8). In those days of the last millennium, the internet was in its infancy, and the main channels for communication were the telephone, the fax machine and Australia Post. How things have changed with the advent of emails, a club website and the ubiquitous Blackberry! It seems the changes are continuing. I was reading recently that the latest piece of hardware that we 'need to have' in 2010 is the computer Tablet. This will enable us to read newspapers, books and even our Rotary bulletins from the comfort of our armchairs. Apple is purportedly about to launch a version looking like a large iphone. I wonder what they will call it - perhaps itab, islate, ibook (or idontneedit).

Whatever the changes in technology the great precepts of Rotary never change. It was a pleasure at our meeting to enjoy our weekly fellowship, to welcome our guests, to be fined by our stand-in master at arms John Walker, to hear our own Alex Martiniuk's wonderful talk on world health, and to farewell our outgoing exchange student Fraser Perry, who will be staying in Finland for the next 12 months. Not forgetting of course the national anthem which was led by John Morrison supported by Max Leo and one of his fellow exchange students on the ukulele - that must be a first!

Next week President Gary will still be navigating the ice-flows of the Antarctic and the meeting will be chaired by another feather duster, PP David Brawn.

PP Guy Glenny

BANNS by Fiona Lavan

The Membership Committee has interviewed Ted McKeown who is transferring from Rotary Club of Sydney and recommends his membership of the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove under the classification of Law Corporate. Members now have the opportunity to comment on the Committee's recommendation prior to Board approval. Fiona Lavan

GUEST SPEAKER: JAN 22 by Guy Glenny

Shirley Owles

I became a 'Darling' in 2000 and have served on the Board of the RC Darling Harbour in many different areas. I was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in 2004 and was President during the year 2007-2008. I enjoy all aspects of being a Rotarian especially where we can make a difference so I was happy to accept the role as Sub-committee chair for PolioPlus in July last year. This is a three year commitment and I hope to raise awareness of the need to eradicate this terrible disease.

My professional background is nursing and management. I run my own consulting company Village Consulting Services P/L providing advice to retirement village operators and aged care particularly in the area of accreditation and quality standards. EXCHANGE STUDENTS by Paul Ward-Harvey

On Friday we farewell Fraser Perry and Joe McDonogh, our two exchange students going to Finland and Brazil respectively - opposite ends of the Earth.

Fraser spoke briefly to us last Friday, and as most of us are aware, he is an old Grammar boy, having just completed his HSC with excellent results. He has diverse interests, but has described to us his hobby/business of fishing fly manufacturing. He is looking forward to gaining much fishing and fly development experience in Finland, the land of the lakes. Fraser, with stand in President Guy Glenny - Fraser was farewelled and presented with his blazer for his year's exchange:

Joe has just finished his HSC at St Joseph's College, also with great results. Joe also has diverse interests, but is a particularly competent athlete specialising in the 400m and 800m track events, rower and rugby player.

We wish them well and hope that they will be able to pursue their multiple interests in their adopted countries for 2010. Regards, Paul Ward-Harvey

2009 ROTARY CHARITY REGATTA: FEB 26 by Bill Little

2009 Rotary Charity Regatta

Our meeting on Friday 26 February will be a most important one for the Club as that is the day when we will be presenting a cheque to Prof. Les White, Executive Director of the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.

Les has been to visit us many times in the past. He is a great supporter of the Regatta as you might imagine and always provides much interesting information on developments in the area of children's health and in particular, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. In case you haven't caught up with it previously (or have forgotten) this Club was one of only 13 companies and organisations inducted into the Hall of Champions established by the Hospital last year. Entry point was donations in excess of $1.0m so for our Club to be up there with some of Australia's major companies is quite something.

On this occasion we have invited many of our most valued sponsors, suppliers and donors all of whom make the Regatta possible. It is very important to us that these people hear at first hand where the money goes and hopefully continue their support. We also think it is an ideal opportunity for us to showcase our Club to potential members and potential Regatta sponsors. What better opportunity for people to see what we are about and the contribution we make to society. Please give some thought to whom you might like to bring along on the day. Without being too over the top about it, this is one of the big days in this Club's year. It is the culmination of a year's effort from all Coves in our major project, one that is hugely successful and the envy of many.

If you can possibly be there we would appreciate your support. Please put it in your diary: Friday 26 February.

Thanks Regatta Committee PS to see what happened on the day and maybe see yourselves in action just click here.

SOLOMONS TRIP: JAN 27 by Michael Austin

9 weeks to our Solomons adventure!

Yes, time flies, doesn't it? If you are thinking of coming to help build the new Nurses' Aid Station at Ngari, now is the time to find out about it and sign up.

Our first information session was held in December. On the 27th January, I hope to confirm our team members and to start processing the bookings, so contact me without delay if you want to be part of the action! Just e-mail me at [email protected] or 'phone 0418 660 698 to register your interest and I will send an information sheet and details of what you will need to bring on 27th.

Phillip Biggs has again kindly offered the use of his training room at GHD Pty Ltd, Level 15, PiccadillyTower, 133 Castlereagh Street on Wednesday 27th January from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Thank you, Phillip!

A number of interesting things are happening, with partners volunteering to do some work in the hospital and local schools and there is a possibility that "street soccer" could also "take off" in the Solomons as a result of this team visit!

We hope to have one further project meeting, before we leave for the Solomon Islands, when Trevor Taylor, RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Services) Coordinator is planning to join us sometime in February.

Michael Austin WRITERS WALK (26) by Roger Cherry

The twenty-first (21) plaque in the "Writers Walk" series around Circular Quay is: JAMES A. MICHENER (1907-1997) "Mankind was destined to live on the edge of perpetual disaster. We are mankind because we survive. We do it in a half-assed way, but we do it" 'Chesapeake' (1978)

'Born in New York City, James A Michener began a career in 'exotic' fiction with his tales of the South Pacific (1946), a book which won the Pulitzer Prize and became a highly successful musical. An academic of diverse interests, Michener is best known for his 11 historical novels, including Hawaii (1959), and Chesapeake (1978).'

James Albert Michener was born in New York in 1907, lived in extreme poverty moving around constantly with his mother who read him many classics including Dickens and Thackeray. Orphaned at an early age he was sent to the Bucks County Poorhouse, Pennsylvania where he roughed it out until adopted by a Quaker family Edwin and Mable Michener. Although expelled from every school he attended, he was exceedingly bright (obtaining straight A's) and was also very good at athletics. At the age of fourteen he started hitchhiking around the USA and before he was twenty had covered all but three of the States. He obtained a scholarship to Swarthmore College and graduated with the top honours in English. He went next to St Andrews University in Scotland and returned to Bucks County to teach, then via Colorado State Teachers College and Harvard to a Publishing company in New York.

At the outbreak of war he joined the Navy and was sent to the Pacific. From his experiences in the Solomon Islands he wrote "Tales of the South Pacific" which he mailed anonymously to his former publishing employer. Published in 1947 the book won the Pulitzer Prize, and a further Pulitzer Prize as the musical "South Pacific" by Rodgers and Hammerstein, with the help of Joshua Logan.

He crossed the Pacific many times and in 1949 took up residence in Honolulu, Hawaii. He visited Sydney in April 1951 and described the harbour as the finest in the world, "It is a thing of beauty, a fairytale body of water." The novel "Hawaii" published in 1959 immediately became a best seller.

He continued to travel widely staying in places long enough to get to know the people and customs. From this he wrote 11 well-researched historical novels such as "Sayonara", "The Source", "Centennial Chesapeake", "Poland", "Texas" and "Alaska" that have been translated into virtually every language and achieved sales of over 75 million.

He devoted much time to public service; ran unsuccessfully for Congress; was an advisory member of NASA; and a Cultural Ambassador to various countries.

He won many honours and awards, including the USA's highest civilian award the Medal of Freedom, and in 1983 a Presidential award for long- standing support of the arts. In 1996, he was declared by Forbes as one of the top philanthropists in the US with donations of over US$24 million.

He was married for 39 years to Mari Yoriko Sabusawa, a Japanese- American, who died in 1994. On her death he moved to the University of Texas where, in October 1997, he died of kidney failure, typically requesting his dialysis machine be disconnected. Roger Cherry SOLAS by Thomas Gervay

Rotary Club donates $10,000 to SOLAS

"The CYCA Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Trusts recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove.

As part of the annual CYCA hosted Rotary Charity Regatta in November, the contribution came from last year's proceeds which will go towards the continuing development of the CYCA Medical Management for Mariners course (CYCA MMM). Providing vital training beyond the senior first aid courses, CYCA Commodore Matt Allen accepted the donation {from Tom Gervay} and explained this course will allow participants to deal with medical emergencies where paramedic assistance is unavailable.

Rotary Charity regatta Convener Robert Bruce said the strong relationship between the Sydney Cove based club and CYCA has been strengthened over the past 11 regattas. The CYCA based in RushcuttersBay will again be hosting the event for this year {2009} on 13 November which will be their 13th running.

The idea of CYCA hosting the event came from Robert's old school friend and past Commodore John Messenger's suggestion. The Rotary Club of Sydney Cove has committed to include the CYCA SOLAS Trusts as a nominated beneficiary of the regatta since the 2008 event. To date the CYCA SOLAS Trusts has donated in excess of $470,000 to search and rescue organisations Australia wide."

Published in Offshore Yachting Oct/Nov 2009 Issue

LIFE & STYLE by Ingrid Orth

Spices for Health Not only do spices and herbs make food taste great, spices also help boost the antioxidant power of practically everything on your plate! Spices can also make you eat healthier by cutting down on salt, fat and sugar when cooking.

Cinnamon, Ginger, Oregano, Red Pepper, Rosemary, Thyme, Yellow Curry are referred to as the "7 Super Spices".

Let's start with Cinnamon ... Cinnamon is one of the highest antioxidant levels of any spice and even more than many foods. You'll find as many antioxidants in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon as a full cup of pomegranate juice or 1/2 cup of blue berries. Beyond, antioxidants, cinnamon is also rich in natural compounds called polyphenols. These compounds appear to act like insulin in our body and may help regulate blood sugar levels. That's especially good news for people with diabetes. Here are some easy ways for you to enjoy cinnamon: - Spice up your morning coffee by sprinkling 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon over your coffee before brewing. - Add some ground cinnamon to your yoghurt Ginger ... Did you know that ginger has as many antioxidants as a cup of spinach? For centuries, ginger was used as a natural remedy for a variety of conditions, especially soothing distressed stomachs. Now modern medicine is attempting to validate the use of ginger to ease indigestion and reduce pain.

The potential benefits appear to be due to the anti-inflammatory properties of gingerol - one of the active ingredients in ginger. Some studies suggest gingerol may work like certain anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin and ibuprofen) by inhibiting an enzyme that causes inflammation. Research indicates that ginger may offer pain relief for everything from arthritis to nausea and migraines. Here are some easy ways for you to enjoy ginger: - For a fresh fruit pick-me-up, try a light sprinkling of ground ginger on peaches, pears, cantaloupe, pineapple or honeydew melon. - Add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger to yoghurt and stir through. Oregano ... Of all the dried herbs, oregano has one of the highest antioxidants levels. Just one teaspoon of dried oregano leaves has as many antioxidants as three ounces of almonds and 1/2 cup of chopped asparagus.

Rosmarinic acid is the active compound in oregano that appears to have the strong antioxidant activity. Many of the studies on oregano (literally translated, "joy of the mountain") have focused on the antimicrobial properties that help fight the growth of bacteria and parasites. Because of the high antioxidant level of oregano, researchers are continuing to explore the use of oregano in various food applications to inhibit bacterial growth. One lab study examined the antimicrobial effects of oregano on the bacteria associated with ulcers. Here are some easy ways for you to enjoy oregano: - For a twist on the typical grilled cheese, prepare sandwich with sliced cheese, sliced tomato and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano leaves. - Sprinkle sauteed cherry or grape tomatoes with oregano leaves, garlic powder and pepper to taste.

Next week you will learn about Red Pepper, Rosemary, Thyme and Yellow Curry ... Ingrid Orth, Accredited Practising Dietitian Home: (02) 9908 5104, Mobile: 0403 573 081

INAUGURAL LUNCH: FEB 1 by Bruce Hill

50th occasion of the renowned Michael's Lunch

The Costello Canteen (otherwise known as the NSW Sports Club, Hunter St, cnr George St) will once again be the scene of Michael's Special Invitation Lunch (MSIL). First Monday in month, this time Monday 1 February. The Invitation is extended to all - Coves, partners, friends, hangers-on, desperates, non-desperates ...

Topic: Grandchildren / grandparents Bruce Hill

WOMEN IN ROTARY: MAR 17 by Suzanne Campbell

Women in Rotary Inaugural Dinner: Parliament House In 1989, the Rotary Club of Duarte in California inducted three women into Rotary. Other clubs swiftly inducted more women. Since that time, many women have become valued members and leaders of Rotary clubs and Rotary districts throughout the world.

On March 17th 2010 in District 9750 there will an inaugural dinner at Parliament House to honour Women in Rotary and Women in our Community. Please put that date in your diary and invite friends to this wonderful celebration and participate in the inaugural awards to women in our community.

If you know women (non-Rotarians or Rotarians) who are extremely active in service in our communities please forward their details to our committee for consideration.

The Registration Form can be found under "Downloads" on the ClubRunner Home Page - do not leave reserving your seat until the last moment. Special Guest Speaker is Angela Cattearns.

Contact: Janice Hall (District Chair), [email protected] or 0402 401 850.

FAREWELL DRINKS: JAN 23 by Thomas Gervay

INVITATION to FAREWELL DRINKS for:

JOHN & JILL HENDERSON John and Jill are heading to Queensland in early Feb. and the Club wishes them well. All Coves and Partners are invited to farewell drinks at Tom & Meg Gervay's home: At 9 Mitchell St., Greenwich On Sat 23 January Between 3pm to 6pm Please come along to help recognise the significant contribution John and Jill have made to our Club. Please bring along a bottle of wine and some nibbles and RSVP to [email protected] to assist with planning.

Tom Gervay

ANNOUNCEMENTS: JAN 15 by Megan Gervay

John Hodge announced Vocational Services Committee meeting next week Jan 22 after the Club meeting at coffee shop on Wharf 6. Tom Gervay announced farewell drinks party for Hendersons at Gervays, 9 Mitchell St Greenwich Sat 23 January, 3-6pm - please RSVP Tom or Meg. Jeremy Wright announced Rotary Club of Strathfield's fundraising Golf Day on 8 February. Join Jeremy's team to raise funds for MS Research. Michael Austin invited members with corporate connections to encourage donations to the ShelterBox project for distribution in the Haiti earthquake affected zone. Michael is also looking for tools for Solomon Islands work so if you know people who are downsizing their toolsheds, give him a call. Max Leo, Exchange Student of five years ago, visited the Club and sent greetings from former member Ed Ackman from NZ. Ed has taught Max to play the Ukelele ... thanks Ed! You may like to watch a recent performance of Max's, with , Ed by clicking http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=A0OAynJO22c. And Max gave us a rousing accompaniment to the anthem today:

Acting President Guy Glenny announced today is the Hendersons 38th wedding anniversary; a fine is required! Deb Watson announced the Indigenous Committee's next meeting on Friday the 5th Feb at the Four Seasons (previously the Regent).

... and LOST & FOUND ... one pair of reading glasses in a black case found last week on the boat - to reclaim, ask the Master at Arms; it will cost you gold coins!

... and for (1) an article on our Ambassadorial Scholar Seye Abimbola on page 8 of the September 2009, District 9750 Newsletter and (2) the latest, excellent, November & December 2009, District 9750 Newsletters - just CLICK HERE. Meg Gervay

ON THIS DAY ... JAN 15 by John Morrison

Released on this day 2001 Wikipedia is a free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia project supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Its name is a portmanteau of the words wiki from the Hawaiian word wiki, meaning "quick" and encyclopedia. Wikipedia's 14 million articles (3.1 million in English) have been written collaboratively by volunteers around the world, and almost all of its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the site. It was launched in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sangler and is currently the largest and most popular general reference work on the internet. As a consequence of the open structure, Wikipedia "makes no guarantee of validity" of its content, since no one is ultimately responsible for any claims appearing in it.

Born: 1842 Blessed Mary McKillop, Australian candidate for sainthood (d.1909). The rule of life Mary MacKillop had adopted when she founded the Josephites was a source of tension between the order and the Church hierarchy. Bishop Sheil did not approve of the sisters' way of life, while MacKillop felt she was following a call from God. As director of education, Sheil excommunicated MacKillop for alleged insubordination and attempted to disband the sisters. After five months, regretting his previous action, Sheil removed the sentence (nine days before his own death), allowing the Josephites to continue their work. On 19 December 2009 the Congregation of the Causes of Saints issued a Papal decree recognising a second miracle, the complete and permanent cure of an Australian woman of lung and secondary brain cancer. A final assessment by a committee of Cardinals and a Papal declaration is expected to be made by March 2010 with formal canonisation to occur in late 2010. USA: Traditionally, Martin Luther King Jr Day

John Morrison

GUESTS, VISITORS & GUEST SPEAKER: JAN 15 by Megan Gervay

Guest Speaker: Alex Martiniuk gave a Solomons E-Health update:

Local Guests/Hosts: Dominic Walker/John Walker Fraser Perry/Outgoing Exchange Student Graham Lawrence/Bruce Christie James Wright/Jeremy Wright

Local Rotarians/Club/Classification: Phil Smith/Drummoyne

International Rotarians/Club/Classification: Frank McGrath/La Jolla, Calif, USA/Advertising Paul Hathaway/Hawarden, UK/Retired Christine Saunders/Connecticut, USA

International Guests/Host: Dee Hathaway/Wife of Paul Hathaway Marco Cocatelli/International Exchange Student Max Leo/Former Exchange Student Maggie Charlton-Fell/Sister of Linda Knight - Maggie with Seye, Dee and Paul:

Meg Gervay