CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon Whats Happening! • Member profile • Past Presidents Dinner • Jokes Corner • Past Presidents • Post it • Social Corner • Our Sponsors The Rotary Club of Essendon was Chartered on 21st May 1935 40/78 Volume 75 Issue 9, 1st September 2009 MEMBERS AT TODAY’S MEETING The Bakers Dozen - Member profile plus 5 guests Q1. ROTARIAN President Anne Rogers Q2. WHAT ARE YOU GLAD ABOUT? The economy seem to be ―on the up‖ Q3. WHAT DO YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT? My glasses, lipstick and pen and paper (also have been known to turn around and go home to put on my hand cream) Q4. WHO IS THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE CONTACTS? Maybe Derryn Hinch Q5.FAVOURITE PLACE IN VICTORIA Paynesville Q6. FAVOURITE DRINK Nice champagne or gin and tonic (Bombay gin, tall glass, lots of ice, and lime, and only Schweppes tonic, but not post mix) Q7. FAVOURITE MEAL Curry Q8. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT Chiba, Moonee Ponds for casual and Bistro Guillaume for fancy Q9. FAVOURITE MUSIC Matchbox 20/ Leonard Cohen, Rob Thomas (the other one) 2009/10 Q10. FIRST CAR COMMITTEE MEETINGS Morris Minor bought for $50 (ineffective brakes and no windscreen wipers) Fellowship: 1st Wed Q11. FIRST JOB nd Accounting machine operator at a Holden dealer in Devonport International: 2 Tues Q12. WHO/WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AS IN ANOTHER LIFE? Community: 2nd Wed Our dog Jessie Youth/Voc: 1st Mon Q13. BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED Always cover yourself Past Presidents Dinner Last Wednesday the Past Presidents of our club, partners and wives met at the Omni Restaurant in Keilor Road, Essendon. A few photos…….looks looks they all had a great time! Jokes Corner A Blonde was sent on her way to Heaven. Upon arrival, a concerned St Peter met her at the Pearly Gates. 'I'm sorry,' St Peter said; 'But Heaven is suffering from an overload of goodly souls and we have been forced to put up an Entrance Exam for new arrivals to ease the burden of Heavenly Arrivals.' 'That's cool' said the blonde, 'What does the Entrance Exam consist of?' 'Just three questions' said St Peter. 'Which are?' asked the blonde. 'The first,' said St Peter, 'is, which two days of the week start with the letter 'T' '? The second is 'How many seconds are there in a year?' The third is 'What was the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?' 'Now,' said St Peter, 'Go away and think about those questions and when I call upon you, I shall expect you to have those answers for me.' So the blonde went away and gave those three questions some considerable thought (I expect you to do the same). The following morning, St Peter called upon the blonde and asked if she had considered the questions, to which she replied, 'I have.' 'Well then,' said St Peter, 'Which two days of the week start with the letter T?'The blonde said, 'Today “Blonde goes and Tomorrow.' St Peter pondered this answer for some time, and decided that indeed the answer can be applied to the question. to 'Well then, could I have your answer to the second of the three questions?' St Peter went on, 'how many seconds in a year?'The Blonde replied, 'Twelve!' 'Only twelve?' exclaimed Heaven….” St Peter, 'How did you arrive at that figure?' 'Easy,' said the blonde, 'there's the second of January, the second of February, right through to the second of December, giving a total of twelve seconds.'St Peter looked at the blonde and said, 'I need some time to consider your answer before I can give you a decision.' And he walked away shaking submitted by Alf Puglia his head. A short time later, St Peter returned to the Blonde. 'I'll allow the answer to stand, but you need to get the third and final question absolutely correct to be allowed into Heaven. Now, can you tell me the answer to the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?' The blonde replied: 'Of the three questions, I found this the easiest to answer.' 'Really!' exclaimed St Peter, 'And what is the answer?''It's Andy.' 'Andy??' 'Yes, Andy,' said the blonde. This totally floored St Peter, and he paced this way and that, deliberating the answer. Finally, he could not stand the suspense any longer, and turning to the blonde, asked 'How in God's name did you arrive at THAT answer?''Easy' said the blonde, 'Andy sat, Andy watched, Andy waited til his billy boiled.' And the blonde entered Heaven....................Worse ... your now singing it to yourself ! Club History – Founding Past Presidents 1961, 1962, 1963 th 25th President 27 President Alan Martin 26th President Royce Abbey Wal Gurney Brief Committee Updates President Report Membership attendance at meetings is great Club has agreed o support Donations in Kind and a sub committee formed to evaluate long term future of DIK and role of the club Committees are working well and are being well attended Fellowship September: Theatre Night to see ―The Jersey Boys All tickets sold. October: Moonee Valley Races, Friday Oct 9th November: 1. Kangan Batman TAFE Cocktail and Art show planned for Friday 13th with proceeds to Bahay Tulyan. 2. Trivia night now proposed for Saturday 26th . 3. Melbourne Cup Sweep. December: Major function Tuesday 15th Dec. annual evening Christmas Dinner. January: Australia day 26th , proposed to have a BYO AUSSIE BBQ @ the home of R&J Thomas in lieu of our regular lunch meeting (a Family Day ). February: Wedding Dress parade being developed into an idea to hold something on Valentines Day, Sunday 14th Feb. with a ―romantic theme‖ February/March : ― Rotary is Going to the Dogs Night― is being planned May: 75th Anniversary celebrations. June: Major function Sat 26th June - Presidents Night. Vocational Vic Police Mentoring programme - Steve Chandler met with his mentoree at a function on July21 09 Mentoree –Inspector Ian Lanyon from the Victoria Police Airlie Leadership Development Centre. Business mentor Sarah Flannery from the Fosters Group. Vocational Visits - Visit to the Aviation Industry at Broadmeadows. Dates 3rd Sept2009. Youth Exchange - Maciej (Mac) Kiedrowski arrives in Australia 9th August for 12 months he is 17 years old from Poland. He will attend Essendon-Keilor College in Buckley Street. The Rotary Club of Essendon North will host Mac from Aug09-Jan10, we will host from Feb10— Jul10. The Rotary Club of Essendon will require 4 families to host for 6 weeks each. Brief Committee Updates Profit Thru Success - tentative date 13th or 27th October 2009, subject to speaker Community Rowallan Working Bee - Solar panels have been installed and the $3,000 approved last year to be paid ASAP. Motion to Board: moved Lino and seconded John ‗that $3,000 approved for Solar panels be paid to Rowallan ASAP. Christmas tree raffle – DFO have agreed to allow the club to have trailer there for five weekends leading upto Christmas. Henry Randle has agreed to help with the raffle again. Moonee Valley Council - Alistair and Pat reported on meeting with Mayor about refurbishment of Municipal Fountain and possibility of a 75th Anniversary Pathway in Queen‘s Park. Mayor committed to Fountain work being completed within 6 months. International Philippines: o Delegation planned for departure on the 26th November has 19 adults and 6 students o Bahay Tuluyan now have possession of the land to build the new centre. o Kangan Institute in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Essendon are planning an Art Show/Cocktail Party on 13/11/. MYANMAR: Delegation to be travelling in late March next year, perhaps 27th departure. KENYA: This year‘s trip to Africa is proposed for the 17/10/09. The trip will be made up of three components, Masai Mara, Zanzibar and Nairobi. Those travelling to Africa can enjoy all or any part of the trip. Anne Rogers is Planning Trip. Embulbul report for the Inspector has been completed. Construction is underway for the Toilet Block at Ruben. We are waiting on signatures from RC Karen for the Ruben paperwork as well as the RC Karen contribution to RI. 500 Supporters Racing lunch is planned for 27th October. Golf Day Held in late November for the past 2 Years, a date for this year is yet to be finalized. Marketing Members of this committee attended the other committees to ascertain future requirements for support. Corporate sponsor letter developed. Mail out to commence in September to potential major company sponsors Website Development. Grant Sheldon to look after website and future upgrades A place to put things In 1945 -1946 forty nine Rotarians help to draft the UN Charter. In 1987 – 1988 the first woman joined Rotary VISIT TO KANGAN BATMAN AVIATION INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRE Date: Thursday 3rd September 2009 Time: 6 pm Location: Customer Service Centre Area - Building A. Car parking is available in the car park; enter at Gate No. 1 via Pearcedale Parade Brian Camp will greet us at the Customer Service Centre located in Building A, and then escort the group to Building J for the tour. We will then be directed to Richards Restaurant for a 7 pm dinner reservation. Rotary Club of Essendon Social Corner P.O.Box 171 Essendon, 3040 Phone: 0417352190 Club President Anne Rogers Royce Abbey update Club Secretary Fellowship evening at Moonee Jean called yesterday to say he is Tim Anderson Valley Night Races. resting at home, and seeing a specialist on Thursday to decide the Contact Editor th Friday October 9 . Cost $57 per next step. Michael Mahoney head. Today’s International Toast Website Today‘s International toast was to www.rcessendon.com.au Course admission and guest the Rotary Club of Rome.