Rotary Club of Strathfield

Website: www.rotarnet.com.au/strathfield

Bulletin 2003/4

Edition Number 12
Wednesday, 24th September, 2003
CLUB PRESIDENT
Keith Stockall / / PRESIDENT-ELECT
Keith Byrn
CLUB SECRETARY
Kevin Freund
CLUB TREASURER
Allan Petersen

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Our guest speaker last week was Ben Starr, who spoke to us about the radio industry¸ Ben was scheduled to speak to us later in the year but stepped in at very short notice, 24 hours’ notice in fact.

The scheduled speaker was Virginia Judge, however she was not able to confirm her attendance “at the last minute”.

The matter of non-apologies is raised here once again. I understand that occasionally circumstances may occur that prevent us from attending our weekly meeting.

Unfortunately there are some members who regularly miss meetings and don’t bother to apologize.

We are often required to pay the Golf Club for meals ordered for members who don’t apologize.

In future, these members will be asked to pay for their meal when they don’t apologize.

Last week I attended the Rotary Club of Kurrajong-North Richmond, on the occasion of their Changeover and 25th anniversary.

For those of you who were in our club when Kurrajong-North Richmond was chartered, you may remember that Strathfield donated the Rotary wheel, which is still used at their weekly meetings.

Have a good week

?Keith

Tonight’s Guest Speaker

Rosemary Young

National Director

“Frontier Services”

Directors’ Reports

Club Service

Keith Byrn

On 26th October, there will be a Car Trial to Domenico’s home at Bowral.

Community Service 1

Peter Harries/Bert Houston

Any more sponsors out there for the Carols by Candlelight?

Community Service 2

Roy Schmidt

Please, we need more help with the Community Chest! Could all members please contact Roy to see how they can contribute a few hours.

Vocational Service

Brian Johnson

The Indigenous Health Scholarship Committee Chairperson will be visiting our club soon.

The Pride of Workmanship Awards evening cost has been tentatively set at $55 pp.

Sal asked club members to please be generous with donations for the raffle for this major fundraising night.

Youth Service

Kevin Beltrame

Kevin attended the Meriden Interact Changeover Dinner. This group donated over $5,000 to charity last year. Please don’t forget those nominations for young people to attend R.Y.L.A.

Members’ Announcements

Two members from the Rotary Club of Holroyd, to which the present District Governor belongs, attended, to talk about the upcoming District Conference in 2004. The theme will be “The Family of Rotary Having Fun”, and will be held at the Central Coast Leagues Club. (Book at “Central Coast Tourism” with “Amber”). Full registration will be $230, and partial registration will cost you $190. The Saturday night will be a Hawaiian night.

Happy Birthday to:

Maria Cipolla (25th)

Joe Saad (28th)

Margery Foss (30th)

Happy Anniversary to:

David & Charmaine Giri (26th)

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Last Week’s Guest Speaker

Ben Starr

Radio Announcer

Introduced by: Rod McDougall

Thanked by: Janelle Watson

At the tender age of 29 years, Ben has already worked for 16 years in the radio industry.

Getting his taste of broadcasting first at 2RDJ at Burwood Woodstock, Ben later moved to 2UW, 2SM, 2KY, 2GB and 2CH.

With an appropriately named station, Ben worked the midnight to dawn shift at 2ZZZ for eight weeks, and a similar roster at 2CH for 2½ years.

Ben is currently a teacher at Petersham College of TAFE, inspiring others to “Follow their Dream”.

Club News (Gossip) /

If you are searching for that “state of the art dream home” in Strathfield, with everything that opens and shuts, “all the bells and whistles” you could want, then maybe you should have a quiet word with Joe Campisi, who has a BIG auction coming up.

The residence is at 55 Mintaro Avenue. Contact Joe (0411 879 155) or watch the Inner Western Suburbs Courier.


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Last Meeting
Wednesday
17 Sept.
2003

Rotarians Present 38

Apologies 9

Non-apologies 5

Important: Apologies Timetable !!!!!

Before Noon Tuesdays: Ring 9746-0397

Emergencies there after: Ring 9743-3765

NO OTHER FORM OF CONTACT POSSIBLE

Leave of Absence 4

Raffle Prizes:

1st Barbecue Spatula + bottle of wine

2nd Bottle of Tyrrell’s Wine

3rd Dinner this Week

Raffle Winners:

1st John Taylor

2nd Allan Petersen

3rd Bill Carney

Raffle Raised $264.00

Sergeant-at-Arms was:

Tony Lanzafame

Meeting Closed about 8 pm

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Dates to Jot Down:

Tues.30th Sept. 2003

Golf Day, Rotary Club of Winston Hills

Thurs. 2nd October, 2003

Tom Burlinson “Frank Sinatra Special” at Star City, starts 8 pm.

Mon. 6th October, 2003

“Beach Boys” theatre party

Wed. 15th October, 2003

“Pride of Workmanship Awards” at La Montage

Sun. 26th October, 2003

Car Rally to Domenico and Johanna Alvaro’s home at Bowral

Sat. 6th December, 2003

Christmas Carols Night

February, 2004

Trish Foundation Golf Day

19-21 March, 2004

District Conference at Gosford

“Pweor of the Haumn Mnid”

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is that the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae.

The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm.

Tihs is bcuseae the haumn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Amzanig huh?

(Donated by Raymond McCluskie)

“Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its
ground.” Anon.

“THE WORDS WOMEN USE”

“FINE”

This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right, and you need to shut up.

Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks.

This will cause you to have one of those arguments.

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“FIVE MINUTES”

This is half an hour.

It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the rubbish, so it's an even trade.

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“NOTHING”

This means "something," and you should be on your toes.

"Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards.

"Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with the word "Fine."

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“GO AHEAD” (with Raised Eyebrows)

This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing." And will end with the word Fine."

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“GO AHEAD” (Normal Eyebrows)

This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care.”

You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine," and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.

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“LOUD SIGH”

This is not actually a word, but is a nonverbal statement, often misunderstood by men.

A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing."

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“SOFT SIGH”

Again, not a word, but a nonverbal statement.

"Soft Sighs" mean that she is content.

Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content.

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“THAT'S OKAY”

This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man.

"That's Okay," means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done.

"That's Okay," is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead."

At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

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“PLEASE DO”

This is not a statement, it is an offer.

A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done.

You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay."

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“THANKS”

A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say “You're welcome.”

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“THANKS A LOT”

This is much different from "Thanks."

A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you.

It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh."

Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing".

(Donated by Stephen Taylor)

“SMILES FROM THE BIBLE”
What do they call pastors in Germany?
”German Shepherds”.
Who was the greatest male financier in the Bible?
”Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation”.
Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible?
”Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet.
What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?
”Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury, David's Triumph was heard throughout the land, and also, probably a Honda, because the apostles were all in one Accord”.
What kind of man was Boaz before he married?
”Ruthless.”
Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?
”Samson. He brought the house down”.
What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived in Eden?
”Your mother ate us out of house and home.”
Which area of Palestine was especially wealthy?
”The area around Jordan. The banks were always overflowing.”
Why didn't they play cards on the Ark?
”Because Noah was standing on the deck”. (Groan...)
Who makes the coffee in the morning?
”The Bible says Hebrews”.

(Donated by Stephen Taylor)

Next Week’s Speaker

Ian Hay

“My Life with Finance and Flowers"

J Editor: Vicki Wybrow

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