Rotary Club of Mordialloc Inc.
Reg No A0011994G
PO Box 289, Mentone Vic 3194
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://mordiallocrotary.org.au
Club meets at Mordialloc Sporting Club
528 Main Road Mordialloc (Cnr. Epsom Rd)
Tuesday 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm
District Governor 2014-15: Tony Monley
Meeting 2104
31 March 2015
Assistant Governor: Claire Button
THIS WEEK’S MEETING
Vocational visit to the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Royal Parade,
Parkville, adjoining Royal Melbourne Hospital. The visit will commence at 7.00 pm and
include a tour of the research laboratories and a talk about diabetes research. The visit
lasts about one hour and we will then have dinner at a nearby hotel.
Those attending the visit should gather no later than 5.45 pm at the Mordialloc Sporting
Club for final briefing and then car pool for travel to Parkville. Those members not driving
their cars to the city can use the car park at Mordialloc Sporting Club
RI theme 2014-15
Message from President Carol
Dear Friends
Saturday began damp and cool and develops into a
sunny autumn day as I start this report. A sunny day is
predicted for our Gnome and Fairy festival and, with all
hands on deck, it starts as early as 7am at the Peter
Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc. The peaceful park area is
transformed into a festival atmosphere and the gnomes
and fairies come out to play. Here I am 24 hours later,
having closed up what has been an amazing day with
gnomes and fairies of every size all over the reserve.
What a delight it has been to see families come together
to paint gnomes, play with animals, jump on the bouncy
castle and enjoy many more activities.
The day was opened by Mayor Geoff Gledhill from the
City of Kingston and proceeded with great enthusiasm.
The community come together with the local Girl Guides
from Mentone/Carrum and the Life Saving club of
Mordialloc. Parkdale Secondary College students told
stories and made gnome and fairy garden pots with the
children, the students from Elizabeth Murdoch College
managed the animal farm engaging with the youngsters
feeding and patting the animals. Two parades of
gnomes and fairies marched around the reserve and
proudly showed off their outfits. Thank you to all the
parents for supporting the event.
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We saw teenagers engaging with younger children to
ensure the youngsters had fun. It was a culmination of
community and businesses combining to support Rotary
to provide a very successful day. The funds raised will
enable the club to continue to support our many local
projects. Thank you to the organising committee, the
Rotarians and friends who have worked throughout the
day and our sponsors who supported the event both
financially and in kind. We hope to see you all in 2016.
Please visit our Facebook page (Rotary Gnome and
Fairy Festival 2015) to see photos of the great day.
Reflecting on last week we enjoyed the photos from
India shared by Georgie Mattingly. Her talk enlightened
us about traditions and customs in different areas of
India and the influence of the contemporary age on
traditional rituals.
This week we head into town as a group to The Walter
and Eliza Institute where we will learn more about stem
cell research and diabetes.
Quote: “Luck is when an opportunity comes along and
you’ve prepared for it”. - Denzel Washington
Have a good week
Carol
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Last meeting, No 2103 – 24 March, at Mordialloc
Sporting Club.
Attendance: 19 members, 1 guest
Apologies: Clem Quick, Kay Gordon, Drew Libbis,
Cliff Riley, Damian West, Bob Travers, John
Hoffmann.
Make-Up: Carol Quayle and Brian Foley (District
Foundation Grants seminar)
Director and member announcements
Jeff Needham) ran the final update session and member
briefing session for the gnome and fairy festival. Staffing
requirements for the major activities were confirmed and
various questions answered. Locations of various stalls
will be marked out on Friday. Some members are
requested to be present from 7.30 am on Sunday to begin
erecting tents and other equipment.
Secretary Brian Schauer has flyers for the Mentone
Mordialloc Art Group
Visitors: Georgie Mattingley (guest speaker)
Sickness: Max Crimmins has moved to a transitional
care program for 12 weeks at Homewood Nursing
Home in Hallam.
Re-opening of 2014 Annual General Meeting
President Carol adjourned the regular meeting and reopened the 2014 AGM to deal with one item of
unfinished business. She then read the following
recommendations for club officers and directors for the
2015-16 Rotary year:
President: Brian Foley
Immediate Past President: Carol Quayle
President-Elect and Vice President: David Brunt
Secretary: Carol Quayle
Treasurer: Graeme Bruce
Directors: Len Dawson, Bob Travers, Jeff Needham,
Jack Cooper, Kay Gordon
These nominations were agreed Moved Paul Taranto,
seconded Glenyse Cooper.
The normal meeting then resumed.
President’s announcements
President Carol welcomed all present and announced
the following:
 The final briefing for the gnome and fairy festival
would be held that evening
 A summary of decisions made at the March board
meeting. These were detailed in the last bulletin
 The club operational plan for 2014-15 has been
formally approved by the board.
 The 2016 District 9810 conference will be held 18
to 20 March in Shepparton. A preliminary
accommodation booking has been made.
 The club has the date of Sunday 24 May to run a
barbeque at Bunnings. Jack Pyziakos will
coordinate this and needs volunteers.
 A reminder of the Jean Hailes Foundation women’s
health seminar on 29 April at Parkdale Secondary
College. A flyer is in preparation.
 The board had agreed to confer honorary
membership on Max Crimmins in recognition of his
long and dedicated service to the club
 Chloe Newrick, who was proposed for club
membership, has returned to New Zealand for
personal reasons and will not be joining us.
David Brunt (vocational) spoke of this week’s visit to the
Walter and Eliza Hall Research Institute. Those attending
are to assemble at Mordialloc Sporting Club no later than
5.45 pm. Car pooling is desirable.
Brian Foley (international) announced that the club would
donate two Aquaboxes to provide fresh water supplies to
cyclone affected areas in Vanuatu. This is an interim
measure and further help could be considered.
Barry Donaldson gave an update on the Interplast golf
Day to be held on Friday 17 April. There has been a good
response from both players and sponsors.
Jack Cooper spoke again about the visit to the
desalination plant on Monday 13 April. He will distribute
specific instructions to those attending.
Sergeant-at-Arms
Sergeant Tim ran his usual quiz with chocolate frogs as
the prizes.
------------------Guest Speaker – Georgie Mattingley “Travels in India”
Georgie has a background in visual arts and works partly
as an artist. She become fascinated with the colours and
customs of India and has visited there on several
occasions, the most recent being in August 2014.
In her travels in India, Georgie has stayed in various
family houses, sometimes known as “couch surfing”. This
has provided a good insight into Indian people and
customs, especially marriages. In one case, the father of
a family with whom she stayed asked her to help him
choose a wife for his son. In India, arranged marriages
are still the norm and factors taken into account in the
selection include: religion, caste, horoscope compatibility,
income, personal appearance and family values.
Georgie than told of an Indian couple she became friendly
with, one a Muslim and the other a Christian, who dated
for 2½ years without the parents knowing. Eventually they
were allowed to marry after much family negotiation and
Georgie attended the wedding. She showed a range of
pictures illustrating the highly coloured and elaborate
dresses and costumes and the separate stages of
wedding ceremony that spread over four days.
Georgie’s talk provoked a range of member’ questions.
Len Dawson proposed the thanks.
Brian Foley chaired the remainder of the meeting.
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Other announcements
APOLOGIES FOR NON-ATTENDANCE
Apologies for absences from this week’s visit to Walter
and Eliza Hall Institute only should be directed to
Glenyse Cooper by telephone or text on 0412782226
by 2.00 pm on 31 March.
-------------------------Wheelchairs for Kids
Please remember to put $2 in the box on each table
each week to go to the “Wheelchairs for Kids” program.
Every $150 contributed gives one child the freedom of
mobility and also liberates a carer.
---------------.Where Other Clubs Meet
This information is available via the club website via the
following link:
http://mordiallocrotary.org.au/about-rotary/where-otherclubs-meet/
.------------A couple of pictures from the festival
SUMMARY OF COMING EVENTS
Please note the following dates and events in your
diary. It is important that all members support the club in
these activities.
31 March
3-6 April
13 April (Mon)
17 April (Fri)
25 April (Sat)
29 April
(Wed)
30 April
(Thurs)
17 May (Sun)
24 May (Sun)
27 June (Sat)
30 June
21 July
3 (Mon) to 9
(Sun) August
Visit to Walter and Eliza Hall medical
research facility.
Easter
Proposed club visit to the desalination
plant. Depart Mordialloc Sporting Club
at 9.30 am
Interplast Golf Day – Woodlands Golf
Club
Anzac Day service at Mentone RSL
sub-branch. Commences 8.45 am
Women’s Health Forum at Parkdale
Secondary College. Details to come.
Rotary Club of Rowville Lysterfield
business breakfast, Kingston Links Golf
Course Function Centre. 7.00 am start
District Assembly 8.00 am to 1.00 pm
Parkdale Secondary College
Rotary Club of Mordialloc is the host
Bunnings BBQ 8 am to 4 pm
District 9810 changeover dinner
Rotary Club of Mordialloc annual
changeover dinner
District Governor’s official club visit
Annual Art Show Southland Shopping
Centre, Cheltenham
Members on Leave
Max Crimmins – until 30 April 2015
Barry Donaldson – 23 February to 26 March
George Aivatoglou – 17 March to 21 April
Jill Brear – 31 March to 2 June
If you plan to be absent for three weeks or longer,
please request leave of absence through the secretary.
-----------------Bayside Kingston Prostate Cancer Support Group
WHEN: First Monday of each month
TIME:
9.30 to 11.30am
WHERE:
Beaumaris RSL
489 Balcombe Road, Beaumaris
Melways Map 86 B5
Wives and Partners welcome, bookings not required
Many more photos are available from the Facebook
page Rotary Gnome and Fairy Festival 2015
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For further information contact Bob Wilson 9589 4282
--------------------Club Committees
The list of current committee membership is available
on the club website at the link:
http://mordiallocrotary.org.au/about-rotary/clubcommittees-2/
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Forthcoming Meeting Program & Rosters
The Object of Rotary
Next meeting.........
Date:
Speaker
Topic:
Chairman:
Duty Desk:
Regalia:
Fellowship:
Bulletin Notes:
7 April
Rebecca Harvison
Mordialloc Community Centre
Len Dawson
Jillian Van, David Brunt
Don Van, Jack Pyziakos
Bob Travers
Glenyse Cooper
And the next....
Date:
Speaker
Topic:
Chairman:
Duty Desk:
Regalia:
Fellowship:
Bulletin Notes:
14 April
Carol Duggan
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Bob Travers
Don Butler, Russ Hellier
John Hoffmann, Barry Donaldson
Cliff Riley
Jeff Needham
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and
foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy
enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and
foster:
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as
an opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical standards in business
and professions, the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful occupations, and the
dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an
opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service
in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and
community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international
understanding, goodwill, and peace through a
world fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service.
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And the next....
Date:
Speaker
Topic:
Chairman:
Duty Desk:
Regalia:
Fellowship:
Bulletin Notes:
21 April
Lorraine Pirihi
How to survive and thrive beyond 50.
John Fowler
Jill Van, Barry Donaldson
Jack Pyziakos, Len Dawson
Don Van
Glenyse Cooper
The Rotary Four-Way-Test
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.
Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?"
TOASTS
Australia:
Please charge your glasses and assist me in toasting our
Great country, Australia. (Pause) to our country: Australia.
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Rotary International:
Please drink a toast to our organisation: Rotary
International, (pause) Rotary International.
ROTARY INVOCATION:
For good food, for good fellowship and the opportunity for
service through Rotary, We give thanks.
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