Attendance Report for Meeting No. 2915,Sept 8th,2015
Total Membership:-36
Apologies. J Oates, C.Ames, G.Carey, R Fick,
Leave of Absence: F. Bibby, J Henshall
Visiting Guests :3- Andreina Adames, Nienke Winkleman, Gina
Visiting Rotarians - Nil
Honorary Life Members (2): Ken Rowland, Bob Simes
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER/REMEMBER.
CITY BAY FUN RUN BBQ
Sun Sept 20th at Colley Reserve. Breakfast BBQ for Orana Inc.
BUNNINGS BARBEQUESDates for BBQ’s at Bunnings . Please assist with rosters .Dates are as follows:
18th Sept, 16th Oct, 20th Nov.
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MEETING 2915
MERI KING
Interplast program Sponsoring Surgeons
Interplast a non-profit organisation was established in 1983. The main organisations in the group are the Royal College of Australian Surgeons and Rotary advisors. The HQ is in East Melbourne. From small beginnings where surgeons take leave from their Australian medical practice and go for three weeks to some of the countries and islands in the Pacific. Since then Interplast has stretched to North of Australia, into Nepal and the now into Bhutan. DFAT granted Interplast full accreditation so that funding can be upheld on a permanent basis. Currently funding comes from: Rotary 59% Australian organisations 23% Individuals 7% and International organisations 3%.
Since Interplast began there have been 37,000 consultations and 22,000 procedures. Interplast only goes to countries where they are invited and the number of requests far exceeds the available time. As a specialist is doing a procedure he teaches and supervises trainees from the local area. Interplast is committed to teach and improve local surgeons’ skill. For an Interplast team to go to a country the costs range between $35k and $70k. It is not uncommon for 250 people come to a clinic and only about 60 people can be treated during the time when Interplast is there.
Cleft palates, burns and tumours are the main problems. Meri showed slides of before and after treatment:eg Two young girls were born with cleft palates and their lives, would, without treatment be one of ostracism and rejection, but a later picture showed after recovery two smiling girls who had a bright future ahead. Burns account for 22% of procedures. As there is a lack of knowledge many victims are badly scarred and their damaged limbs are practically useless. Surgeons have been able, in many instances, able to operate and aid victims to get their limbs mobile again. It is a wonderful program but there are high costs for it to continue. Volunteers are needed. Clubs and individualsare needed. Club and individual donations to Interplast can be made to ensure its humanitarian work continues.
Thank you Meri for a confronting, challenging and informative talk.
CLAIR’S WORK HISTORY
When I was 6 I was left an orphan
. What kind of idiot leaves an orphan to a 6 year old?
ROSTERS
These rosters are as originally prepared and may not include changes Rotarians have made between themselves. If you arrange a swap, will you please advise your roster compiler and the Bulletin EditorJudyOates,
PLAQUES
Sept 15thAubrey WagnerMike Hiosan
Sept 22ndNeville BrandonLyle Strachan
Sept 29thAnne Ducray Leanne Wagner
Oct 6thGreg CareyRob Fick
MEALS ON WHEELS
Be at kitchen 1a Aberfeldy Ave, Edwardstown by 10.45 am
Kitchen Phone 8293 5780 * denotes a swap.
Sept 17th John Henshall Sept 24th Ray Trenorden Oct 1st Judy Oates Oct 8th Don Williams Oct 15th Colin Ames Oct 22nd Mike Hiosan Oct 29th John Price Nov 5th Neville Brandon
ROBIN WATCH
Sept 15th – Sept 28th Rodrigo Gomez
Sept 29th – Oct 12th John Henshall
Although the performance of this roster need not take long, will you please take note of and report to Mike Tucker (83816861) any nesting boxes that are in need of attention; generally due to tree growth or weather, and could possibly become detached and fall.
SERGEANT
September Don Williams - Kevin Donaldson
ROTARY BOOKSHOP
Date / Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / SaturdaySept 14th
Sept 19th / Lyle Strachan / Lyle Strachan / Jeff Hollands / J Oates
L Carey / S Oliver
TBA
Sept 21st
Sept 26th / Lyle Strachan / Lyle \Strachan / Kevin Donaldson / J Oates
L Carey / E Carey
C Walter
Please try and arrange a swap and advise Lyle Strachan if unavailable.
Rotary Club of Edwardstown
Meeting 2916
Tonight – Sept 15th
Shishir Singh
All about me
Chair – Bob Dixon Short
September 22nd
Club Assembly
September 29th
District Governors Visit
(Partners Night)
Mad Hat night
October 6th
Committee Meetings
Rob Fick would like apologies, visitors, make ups etc.,phoned tohimplease on 0418 856 879 by12.00 Monday . Alternatively put your known absentee dates in the diary at the Tuesday meeting
CONGRATULATIONS
Sept 21stLeslie TonkinWedding Anniversary
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