BULLETIN
of the
The Rotary Club of
Nunawading Inc.
District 9810 Vic Australia Date: December6th2006
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Meeting at Tudor at 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start
November is Vocational Service Month
Wednesday Dec 6thFellowship Night / Wednesday Dec 13th Xmas Celebration Night
Casavini Restaurant
, Doncaster East / Wednesday Dec 20th
Traditional Breakfast Meeting 7.00 for 7.30 AM / X-mas Break followed by
Sunday Jan 7th Presidents BBQ at John Dear’s Farm in Balnarring.
DUTY ROSTER
THIS WEEK
/NEXT WEEK
HOSTCASHIER
RECORDER / Bruce SimcoxIan Symonds
James Tan / HOST
CASHIER
RECORDER
ROTARACT ROSTER
John Munro
Suzanne Murphy 6th December / ROTARACT ROSTER
CELEBRATIONS in October & November
Birthdays / Anniversaries / InductionsDec 15 John Munro
16 Ian Symons
18 Dick Tregear / Dec 07 Neil & Vivien Ibbott
07 Sue & Rob Cross
21 Max & Ann Drayton / Dec 04(2002) Andrew Narayan
23(1981) Peter Schoner
28(1983) John Vickers
Apologies:
Please note there has been a change in John’s E-mail & Phone Contact Details
All apologies are to be given to the acting attendance chairman John Munro before8 am by e-mail and 10 am by phone or text on the day of the meeting.
You can register your apology (in order of preference) by:
- Email:
- Phone: 97294495
- Mobile 0417 585 924
- In writing or Deliver by hand to 7 Aringa CourtHeathmont3135
Last Week’s Meeting- Peter Johnstone Yooralla and the Rocar
Chris recalled how Peter continues to be a valued part of their family and how he has never let his disability get in the way of his enjoyment of life. Peter’s disability has not got in the way of Peter having an enjoyable life. He recalled having a Rocar and his enjoyment of being able to join in play with the other children. He later graduated to a Rotrike supplied by the rotary club of Balwyn. A paper clipping of him on the trike was shown around the meeting. Like any boy his age he liked to put it through its paces and do skids in the school grounds. Peter continues to be a bit a “speed fiend” and has graduated to being a “petrol head”. /
Peter talking to school children about disability.
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He and his brother caught on quickly that there was a quid to be made. The 2 would spend the pre-xmas period standing on stations with his brother playing the violin and Peter sitting next to him. They made a killing and were the envy of their cousins. Peter said his brother went off to the toilet on day and he picked up the violin and was still getting money for plucking a few notes. While nowadays he accepts it is not quite PC for him and his brother it was a lot of fun and a real bonding experience.John Munro asked the traditional “Bruce Simcox – I’m a plumber” question in Bruce’s absensesand yes people with spina bifida can have a sex life.
When talking about his job Peter said "I try to show the kids that people with disabilities are just the same as everyone else – they just do everyday things differently. I bring along a talking computer to show the kids that someone without the power of speech who still wants to have a chat can still communicate."I also want to make them aware that disability can happen to anyone at any time. Like me, people can be born with a disability but they can also acquire one through an accident, ill health or as they get older. According to a 1998 Bureau of Statistics study, 19% of all Victorians have a disability. That is basically one in every five people!
"I give students the opportunity to ask me questions about having spina bifida, using a wheelchair and how having a disability has affected my life. I incorporate a few role-plays into the presentation that are aimed at increasing understanding of what it feels like to have a disability. I also try to emphasise how Yooralla’s range of services has helped me to live a normal life despite my disability. Without Yooralla’s help I don’t know where I would be today. Because of their programs I am able to live in a unit on my own but have support there when I need it. I have also received therapy, used the recreation service to help me go on holiday, and have been gained employment with their help. I hope my presentation enables the kids to take on board just how important an organisation like Yooralla is to so many people with disabilities," Details on the web at
Club News
Farmer’s Market
Ian Armstrong said that as the first market was so successful they expect the number of stalls to increase from 32 to 50 on December 10th
Max Drayton is calling for Volunteers for the Egg and Bacon Stall at the Farmer’s Market on December 10th from the early hours until 12.30 PM.
Contact Max Tel: 9848-9910 or Email :
Centurion Club
Congratulations John Lynch and Bob Hoskins who received their awards as members of the centurion club last week.
Whitefield Trust – Susan De Bolfo
$1500 to be distributed by each school the recipients for 2007 are:
BlackburnHigh SchoolJacky Tsang
Ruth Hill. / ForestHillCollege
Melissa Anthony
Abdalla Allagabu
Hannah Junginger
Timothy Buchanan
Kamilla Martin
The students will be attending a meeting in February for handing over the cheques.
Sausage Sizzle
Glenys announced that thanks to few intrepid members a sausage sizzle in front of Clarke Rubber raised approx $250 for the club. She would like a few more volunteers to man the BBQ from 10.30 AM -3.00 PM on Saturday 9th December.
President’s Annual BBQ
This years meeting will be held at John Dear’s Farm Sunday Jan 7that 12.30 pm FOR 1.00 PM Balatara 2855 Frankston-Flinders Rd. Balnarring Melways 193 H2, Coming from Hastings look for the Coolart Rd first house on the left past this . Price $15 a HEAD. BYO drinks, glasses Food and Chairs provided Partners Welcome
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Get Yourself a Melways & Support RotaryDon’t forget this year’s Melways will be available from Wednesday 22nd November. The recommended retail price for this item is $54.95. Our price $35 with $5 per sale going to Rotary. Support this fund raiser, buy one yourself, tell your friends and get your order to John Vickers now.
Name:………………………………………
Number of Melways: ……………… @ $35= /
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XMAS IS NEARLY HERE!
Don’t forget cakes and puddings. Contact Rob McQuade for those orders now. Phone:(03)98592558( H )
Mobile:0413185898
Our newest member is tramping the halls of Swinbourne
VALUE!
RRP $12.95
PER CAKE (inc gst)
SPECIAL FUNDRAISER for ROMAC
The Club has reserved fantastic seats forBARRY HUMPHRIES
‘BACK WITH A VENGEANCE’
Where: THE Arts Centre, State Theatre Melbourne
When:`At 8.00 pm on Tuesday 6th February 2007 with excellent seats
in row M (50) and row N (51) totalling 101 seats in the best two rows
The Cost:
$66by cheque made payable to the Rotary Club of Nunawading.
The normal box office price is $79.90 plus booking fee if bought over the phone.
We ask that you favourably consider giving a tax deductible donation of a suggested-
PLUS $20 per ticket, made payable by seperate cheque to ROMAC.
We must pay for the seats by the 20th December otherwise we will lose the reservation. The best seats and groupings of seats will be allocated in order of expressions of interest/ payment and payment is required by cheque to the Club at P.O. Box 26, Nunawading 3131 not later than the 14th December
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE (Bruce Fullard)
For the 5 December 2006 there are 2 shifts
1. Set up of the Auditorium at 5.45 to place two rows of tables (4 per row) with 4 chairs per table.
2. Demount at 9.pm and stack tables back on the stage and re format the seating
No computer cables are to be touched in this operation.
ROSTER
5/Dec/06 / TIME / NUNAWADING CLUBSET UP / 2 REQUIRED / 5.45PM / 6.15PM / JOHN VICKERS
AUDITORIUM / MAX WITTICK
COMPUTER CABLING / NUNAWADING / WAYNEWILLOUGHBY
DEMOUNT / 2 REQUIRED / 9.00PM / 9.30PM / JAMES TAN
AUDITORIUM / ANDRE SCIBOR KOMINSKI
12/Dec/06 / TIME
MONASH CLUB
SET UP / 2 REQUIRED / 5.45PM / 6.15PM
AUDITORIUM
COMPUTER CABLING / NUNAWADING / WAYNEWILLOUGHBY
HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS
ITIS A TIME TO BE JOLLY
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT OUR CLUB CHRISTMAS NIGHT
When: WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 2006
Time: 6.30pm Drinks and Savouries
Where:CASAVINI RISTORANTE
9 Mitchell Street, Doncaster East ph 9848 6767
Price:$45.00 per person
PLUS $5.00 for Kris Kringle plus raffle organised by Santas little helpers- everyone gets a present
Includes:Pre dinner drinks, beer, wine and soft drinks
Fabulous selection of Hors d’oeuvres
Succulent main course
Delicious Dessert
Coffee & Tea
DON’T MISS THIS FANTASTIC XMAS NIGHT OF FELLOWSHIP
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT RUSSELL 9874 8006
Sue Warmington writes “as we know Christmas is a time of giving and here I am asking you to give, Give, and Give again. We usually give some hamper items to Easter Emergency Relief who give to needy families in our area. Please could you bring any non perishable donations next Wednesday and give to one of the Community service committee. Andre, Max Drayton, Bob Hoskins, because I will not be at Wednesday's meeting. “
What About this Latest Electronic Gadget for the Man Who Has(Wants) Everything
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Hells Little Angel
Funnies
One day, a man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very sexynightie.
"Tie me up," she purred, "and you can do anything you want."
So he tied her up and went golfing.
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A woman came home, screeching her car into the driveway, and ran into thehouse. She slammed the door and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Honey,pack your bags. I won the lottery!"
The husband said, "Oh my God! What should I pack, beach stuff or mountainstuff?"
"Doesn't matter," she said. "Just get out."
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Mother Superior called all the nuns together and said to them, "I must tell
you all something. We have a case of gonorrhoea in the convent."
"Thank God," said an elderly nun at the back. "I'm so tired of chardonnay."
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Dave came home from the pub late one Friday evening stinking drunk, as heoften did, and crept into bed beside his wife who was already asleep. Hegave her a peck on the cheek and fell asleep.
When he awoke he found a strange man standing at the end of his bed wearinga long flowing white Robe. "Who the hell are you?" demanded Dave, "and whatare you doing in my bedroom?" The mysterious man answered "This isn't yourbedroom and I'm St Peter." Dave was stunned "You mean I'm dead!!! Thatcan't be, I have so much to live for, I haven't said goodbye to my family.
. . You've got to send me back straight away."
St Peter replied "Yes, you can be reincarnated but there is a catch. We canonly send you back as a dog or a hen." Dave was devastated, but knowingthere was a farm not far from his house,he asked to be sent back as a hen.
A flash of light later he was covered in feathers and clucking aroundpecking the ground."This ain't so bad" he thought until he felt this strange feeling wellingup inside him. The farmyard rooster strolled over and said "So you're thenew hen, how are you enjoying your first day here?"
"It's not so bad" replies Dave, "but I have this strange feeling insidelike I'm about to explode." "You're ovulating" explained the rooster,"don't tell me you've never laid an egg before." "Never" replies Dave
."Well just relax and let it happen"
And so he did and after a few uncomfortable seconds later, an egg pops outfrom under his tail. An immense feeling of relief swept over him and hisemotions got the better of him as he experienced motherhood for the firsttime. When he laid his second egg, the feeling of happiness wasoverwhelming and he knew that being reincarnated as a hen was the bestthing that ever happened to him . . . Ever!!!
The joy kept coming and as he was just about to lay his third egg he feltan enormous smack on the back of his head and heard his wife shouting......
"Dave, wake up you drunken bast*rd, you've sh*t the bed!!