Bulletin
19 March, 2015
City view from Middle Brighton beach - photo by Darren Donnellan
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Last week s meeting 12 March 2015:
This week,s meeting:
Mardo’s Restaurant
1 Crockford Street, Port Melbourne.
Acting President Geoff Knight (far right) is seen here with last week’s speaker
Prof Peter Gibson (middle) and Chairman PP Arthur Hubbard. Pres Bill Howley
was away in Hobart at the District Conference. A summary of Peter’s talk on page 2.
Our meeting this week, Thursday 19 March,
is a special Ladies’ Night at an external
venue - Nic Mardling’s flagship
“Mardo’s Restaurant” at Port Melbourne.
There will be pre-dinner canapes and
champagne on arrival, followed by fine food
and a night of fellowship, music and
entertainment, with only minimal Rotary
business.
NEWS & EVENTS:
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Prof Peter Gibson
Update on Cambodia Project
Mayer Page Walk
Lawn Bowls at West Brighton Club
Highlights of District Conference in Hobart
Annual Sportsman’s Night - Wed 25 March
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Your Club Board for 2014-2015
President
Bill Howley
Vice President
Darren Donnellan
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Last week s speaker: 12 March 2015
Prof Peter Gibson
GLUTEN - FRIEND OR FOE?
There is currently an almost epidemic of people following a gluten-free diet
across the Western world. In Australia, about 11% of adults avoid wheat or
are gluten-free. The majority do so because they feel it helps symptoms like
abdominal bloating and pain, or fatigue. The benefits of a gluten-free diet in
those with coeliac disease, in which there is an immune reaction to gluten,
is proven and the diet forms the sole therapy for this condition that affects
1% of Australians. However, whether the diet is beneficial in those with
abdominal and other symptoms that are attributed to gluten (so-called ‘noncoeliac gluten sensitivity’ or ‘NCGS’) is controversial.
Gluten is the major protein contained within wheat flour. It is the component
of wheat that enable the bread to be light and fluffy, giving it the texture that
makes it so popular. Anyone who has tried gluten-free bread will know that
texture is not mimicked.
Longitudinal Section of Garin of Wheat
The major problem is that wheat also contains a lot of fructans which are
types of small carbohydrates that can themselves induce such symptoms. In
fact, fructans are one of the group of sugars called FODMAPs and these all
cause gut symptoms in those with irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS). FODMAPs are also
present onions, legumes, watermelon,
apples and pears and many other fruits
and vegetables. In fact, reducing the
intake of FODMAPs in the diet is good for
IBS and this dietary approach is now
widely used in people with IBS. This diet
was developed the Monash University
group at the Alfred Hospital, under the
direction of Professor Peter Gibson and
Dr Jane Muir. They have tested the diets
in scientifically rigorous studies and they
work. The diet has revolutionised the
management of IBS across the world.
There is now a very popular app available on the diet on both Apple and
android - the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet App.
However, studies from Europe
have indicated that some
people with IBS (but not coeliac
disease) are indeed sensitive
to gluten. So the battle is now
on how we recognise people
who are sensitive to gluten.
There is no current test. Even
the effect of going gluten-free
is not a good guide since both
gluten and FODMAPs are
reduced by that strategy.
If a person has ongoing (chronic) abdominal symptoms, they should seek
medical help. Tests for coeliac disease should be performed before glutenfree diet is tried, as diagnosing or excluding this condition is difficult once the
person is gluten-free. If IBS is the diagnosis, it is recommended that a low
FODMAP diet is a better option to try first - it works in 3 out of 4 people and
is not that hard to learn. A gluten-free diet is more strict and restrictive, and
current recommendations are that it should only be considered as a therapy
when other approaches are not working.
Only further good quality research into wheat, gluten and FODMAPs, like that
occurring at the Alfred Hospital and Monash University, will resolve the current
controversies. What we can say at present is that both gluten and FODMAPs
may cause abdominal problems in people without coeliac disease, but that
FODMAP sensitivity is far more common.
There is little doubt that three out of four people with IBS experience
abdominal symptoms after consuming a moderate amount of wheat products
(such as bread or pasta). Is it the gluten or the FODMAPs that cause(s) the
symptoms. The team at the Alfred have conducted a series of randomised
controlled trials in people who appear to have NCGS in which they are given
gluten-containing food or food without gluten (without knowing which was
which). In a series of 37 people, none of them were truly sensitive to gluten
and all improved when they reduced all the FODMAPs in their diet.
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THIS WEEK’S MEETING 19 MARCH 2015
Host: Nic Mardling
Location: Mardo’s Restaurant
Upcoming Meetings - Events:
Thursday 19 March Mardo’s Restaurant - external meeting
Sunday 22 March
Mayer Page Walk - details page 6
Wednesday 25 March The Sportsman’s Night - details page 12
Thursday 23 April Anzac Meeting - see below
Friday 29 May
The Brighton Lunch
Thursday 19 March 2015 -
MARDO’S RESTAURANT
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Wednesday 25 March 2015 “SPORTSMAN’S NIGHT”
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Update on Cambodia Project
presented by Stuart McIntyre
Erik Vandenbeg researched a new project at the Preh Nohr villages (1½
hours North of Siem Reip). Their problem was their supply of well water
was contaminated/ health problem and most of the village land couldn’t
be accessed - landmined by the Khmer Rouge.
30% of village kids don’t attend primary school - difficult access or cost
of uniforms and books.
October 2014. Erik and Barry Hickman initiated a Pilot Project to
construct and install biofilters for water purification - mainly using the
village community.
At end February, Erik and I returned to check out the filter operation,
sample and to plan the next phase. We were accompanied by a
volunteer filmmaker and two film students to record our various projects
- to support future fundraising.
We found the village community was operating the first 50 filters
satisfactorily and were achieving a clean water supply. Simple, low cost,
low maintenance technology.
We are assisting to get Preh Nohr prioritized in the national land mine
clearance programme - Erik and Rithy Leh speaking with the NGO
handling clearance and the District Governor/ agency that controls the
program.
Next phase, subject to funds, is to roll out the program with (say) 500
Biofilters and 200 water harvesting tanks and to facilitate more viable/
sustainable agriculture.
Our on-going project is termed:
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PRESIDENT,S
REPORT
Presented by
Past President Geoff Knight
• PP Geoff started the
meeting by calling for a
minutes silence in respect
of the passing of Gerhard
Sommer who was a very
popular hard working
Member of the Club and he
will be sorely missed by all.
Geoff said we should reflect
upon what Gerhard did for the Club and on the tragedy that
Rosemarie and family were now suffering.
Paul Laband then said the grace and followed by Stephen
West who gave the toast.
• Geoff then welcomed our speaker for the night Prof Peter
Gibson. He also welcomed Hanna who was the only guest
and daughter of Bill Jeans. She is a dietician and was along
to hear what Prof Peter had to say. Geoff then introduced the
top table consisting of Chairman Arthur Hubbard and that
crusty old Sergeant Bill Jeans.
:There will be around
, 250 guests
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presented by PP Arthur Hubbard
• Geoff Cunningham - Bowls Day Geoff spoke about the upcoming Bowls
Day. He reminded us that we needed
to book and this was the last call.
Highlights of the day are on page 7.
• Graeme Wallace - Ladies Night Mardo’s Evening. Graeme reminded
us that there would be no meeting next
week as we will be at Mardo’s. There
won’t be a meeting on 26 March either
due to the Sportsman’s’ Night on 25
March. The following week is Easter
Eve and so no meeting that week
either. The next meeting at Milanos will
be on 9 April.
• Glenn Ross - Mayer Page Walk Sunday 22 March
Glenn reminded us about the Walk and
details on are on page 6.
• PP Paul Nicholson - Sportsman’s Night 25 March Paul asked us to look at the rollover of beneficiaries from the
Sportsman’s Night that was displayed on the screen. He said we
have been doing
the show for 37
years. Paul said
that’s the reason
we do the night and
he was very proud
of it. He encouraged
us to come along
and bring our
wives and partners.
He thanked Geoff
McGeary of APT as
well as Julie Avery of Brighton Travelworld for being the mainstays
of the Event with their support with Auction prizes.
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• Geoff Bentley - Brighton Lunch Friday 29 May 2015 - Geoff gave us a
snapshot of the upcoming Lunch. He
said it would be about Survival of the
Fittest and will feature Turia Pitt, who
is a philanthropist, burns survivor,
motivational speaker, engineer and
published author. Also Jason
McCartney will be speaking and he
is also a burns survivor being involved
in the Bali Bombings. Along with these
speakers will be singer Mark Seymour and of course Cathy
Freeman who’s Foundation receives a portion of the benefits
from the Lunch. It will be at the Carousel Albert Park and
will be $140 a head. More details to come.
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Mayer Page Health Walk
See you next Sunday 22 March
at 10.00am, Small Street Hampton Beach Pavilion
(original venue)
Cost $15 per head - Kids Free - BYO drink
Partners, friends, children, grandchildren, ‘fur kids’
all welcome!
l Stretch & exercise with lovely personal trainer Peta
Beaumont l Gentle walk l Other fun activities
l BBQ commencing at 12 noon
Glenn needs to know the
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Our sister Club at the
invites you to attend the
Lawn Bowls at West Brighton Club
The day started with canapés, bubbles
or tea/coffee. Then 24 bowlers went
to the rinks for 3 rounds of somewhat
interesting bowls. We had 4 extra people
join us for a wonderful buffet lunch
followed by cheese and bickies. The
result of the morning rounds were tallied
and the top 4 teams played off in the
semi finals. This resulted in a final with
John King, Maria Hicks and Peter Sherman battling it out against Ron Sher,
Sue Fairlam and Carolyn Wilcox. John King’s team was victorious and were
crowned champions for 2015. A wonderful day of fellowship was had by all.
BIG TURNOUT FOR
GERHARD’S FAREWELL
Around 100 people attended the farewell
to Gerhard Sommer at the West Brighton
Club on Monday 16 March. It was a fitting
occasion attended by family, Rotarians
and friends of this much loved Member
of our Club. Various people spoke about the life of Gerhard
including Bill Jeans and Barry Hickman. Bill remembered the
many fishing trips they did together and how meticulous Gerhard
was with his fishing gear and told many funny stories. Barry
spoke about Gerhard’s wonderful contribution to the Rotary work
in Cambodia and how he was proud to have worked beside
him. Gerhard’s son-in-law John also spoke of being introduced
to fishing by Gerhard and what an inspirational and wonderful
family man he was. He loved people and wanted to know all
about them. Gerhard would have enjoyed his farewell and it was
a fitting send off. His wonderful work will continue through other
dedicated Rotarians and helpers.
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SERGEANT,S S ESSION
Sgt Bill Jeans
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THIS BETTER BE
GOOD. THE DAUGHTER
IS WATCHING!
* PP Geoff Knight: Sarg said he
had known Geoff 50 years and
they have been in business for 35
years. He said they had a wonderful
relationship based on trust and
understanding - Geoff doesn’t
understand the Sarg and the Sarg
doesn’t trust him;
* Alan Jarrott: Not there but Sarg
couldn’t sleep in early hours and
he heard an interview on the radio
with Alan about his football prowess
- one Member asked did it put him
back to sleep?;
* Jim Hay: Has had the best Angus
sale in 25 years. That’s the quality
Jim puts out said the Sarg;
* Darren Donnellan: Sarg said
it was easy to pick him out in his
colourful shirt - bright pink. Also couldn’t find his golf stick when playing with
group recently. May have put it PP Tom Buxton’s bag;
* Geoff Shaw: Sarg said he got an email from Damien Hellard asking him
to be sergeant last week but Geoff had also been rostered. When he told him
he backed out very quickly;
* PP Geoff McGeary: Sarg said it was lovely see his smiling face as he
hadn’t seen him for ages;
* Geoff Cunningham: Ken Paterson saw Geoff buying flowers and it must
have been for his wife. Did he have a lot to make up for?;
* James Tisdall: Just bought a holiday house at Bright and Sarg had offered
to introduce him to the Mayor of Bright, Smutsy Smith;
* PP David Efron: Sarg said David had a big smile on his face now that
Sheedy is back at Essendon;
* PP Barry Morris: Used to whip in to the gym for 10 minutes but now he
has been seen poncing about in front of the mirrors by Sarg’s wife Tish;
* All Poms: For their poor performance in the World Cup;
* Clyde White: Sarg said if he didn’t wear his outlandish ties each week we
would have nothing to fine him for;
* PP Peter Johns & PP Rob Tucker: Had to leave early but left money for
the fines. Sarg reckons Peter must still have the runs after tour of India;
* New Members: Had no fines for the Sarg. Need to lift their game. At least
Mac Chapman who told him to b...er off gave something;
* Darren Donnellan: Sarg receives an alumni dental newsletter and it shows
the class of 1984 reunion and a very young looking Darren appeared in it;
* Bob Challis: Sarg fined him for his birthday but it was wrong in Bulletin.
Should have been 3 November. Editor checked and it was wrong on website.
Members are supposed to check their details and can change them online!
* Arthur Hubbard ‘running the Club’: He was Secretary, Chairman and
Treasurer last week;
* Anyone not at the Hobart Conference: Whole room fined;
* Anyone going to Grand Prix: Cameron Ward fined;
* Bob Challis: Got back from holiday in Hawaii in time to do is roster;
* Chris McGetrick: Moved to new building in Nth Brighton called Bayview
House and Sarg says if Geoff climbs up the fire escape ladder and then
climb the chimney he has a good view of the Bay;
* PP Jack Joel: He worked out that our speaker Peter was the only doctor in
Melbourne who hadn’t worked on him;
* PP Geoff Knight: Must be doing well in the financial section of the Age as
he has put in substantial funds into a company he is a Director of;
* Unknown fine emailed to Sarg: Email read: “Dear Bill, You may recall
that at the end of the Sergeant’s session last week Eric Barr fined the Sarg
as a number of expensive gold fish he had bought and placed in his pond
had been fished out and killed by the neighbours cats. I went back to Eric’s
this week armed with a wire mesh to replace the original grate which took
4 hours. In the process I learnt several things. The fish were related to Mark
Twain. That is the news of their mass destruction was greatly exaggerated.
Of those 6 goldfish only 6 remained. It seems the neighbours cats named
‘Rex’ and ‘Hunt’ caught the fish, kissed them and put them back. Regards
Damien Hellard’”
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YEAH WELL
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KNOW YOU WERE SO
FUNNY DAD!
I JUST COULDN’T
HIT THE FAIRWAY
CAMERON
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HITTING THE ROAD TO
BRIGHT THEN JAMES?
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MIND JOHN!
SORRY WE HAVE TO
RUN JACK. NO PUN
INTENDED PETER!
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These details can also be added to Members
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Front Desk Report Thursday 12 March 2015
Attendance:
Member’s Make-ups:
Member’s Apologies:
Club Guests:
Member’s Partners:
Member’s Guests:
Rotarians & Visitors:
Birthdays
& Anniversaries
The Ladies of Brighton Rotary
46
Percentage:
Nil
Nil;
Nil;
Nil;
Hanna (Bill Jeans);
Nil.
42%
Birthdays March/April 2015:
Cameron Ward
Colin North
PP Des Thomas
Brendan Kierce
John O’Connell
Andrew Bird
Noel Williams
Graeme Templeton
PP Robert Ward
15 March
17 March
20 March
23 March
25 March
04 April
05 April
05 April
07 April
Anniversaries March/April 2015:
Alex & Lois Spear
Philip & Robin Mellett
Gerard & Rosemarie Sommer
Eric & Jill Barr
Wayne & Jenny Styles
PP Des & Carmel Thomas
Norm & Jan Thomas
Graeme & Ann Wallace
14 March
17 March
20 March
21 March
31 March
07 April
09 April
12 April
Welcome to all visiting
Rotarians & Guests
The Club meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at
Milanos Hotel, The Esplanade, Brighton Beach.
Rotary Grace
“For good food, good fellowship
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Rotary Toast
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The 2nd week of the Hackers’ 2015-2016 season saw 13 keen Hackers
attack the fairways. Ron Stark who was pipped by 50mm last week sunk
the 15m putt to make sure he won the Pregame Putting this week and it
was the highlight of his round as there after he again worked on getting his
handicap way out. Mind you other than David Lee who won the Off the
Stick and the Long Drive and Paul Nicholson who won Handicap honors
and was the only player to play to his handicap it appeared like everyone had
had a big night out on the Friday. The group of Captain Ian Cole, Arthur
Hubbard, James Tidsall and Graeme Wallace all failed to hit the fairway
on the long drive and none of them could even hit the green on the Nearest
The Pin – Ray Street got Nearest The Pin.
Then there was the battle of the’ Water Titans’ - Graeme Wallace hit off
first and his ball hit the opposite bank of Lake Venus 2 metres down, luckily
the water level was 3m down and Graeme’s ball bounced out into the
rough. Arthur Hubbard followed and was a little more cautious - he laid up
with his ball stopping on the last blade of grass before the edge of the lake.
Arthur’s second shot shanked violently to the right landing on the opposite
bank far away - 2 trees and 2 lost balls later Arthur took a Rotary 9 still
50 metres short of the green. Despite their close adventures neither ended
in the water - Venus was not impressed and so later enticed Sven Erik
into hitting his ball into the centre of the Lake which means of course we
all had fun which reminds us that on Saturday 28 March at 12noon is our
Autumn BBQ and Hackers Awards Presentation Day when all Rotarians
with WAGS and Family etc are very welcome and invited to join with us and
enjoy Ivan’s and Judy’s specialty gourmet meats etc . So please speak to
Ivan and tell him you are coming so he can get the catering right.
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Highlights of District Conference in Hobart
‘The District 9800 2015 Conference was held in Hobart
from 12-14 March and was attended by around 550
delegates. Eleven Members and Partners from the Club
attended. Venue was the Wrest Point Hotel. Speakers
included Governor of Tasmania, Professor Kate Warner,
former Victorian Premier, Steve Bracks, well-known
Melbourne QC, David Galbally, Economist, Saul Eslake,
Director of the Murdoch Children’s Institute, Professor
Kathryn North and former British Army Officer and human
rights lawyer, Rabia Siddique.
The conference program included an afternoon tea at
Government House hosted by the Tasmanian Governor and
her husband.
Rotarians enjoying dinner in Salamanca Place at our Club Dinner and followed the Presidents
drinks. The dinner was at the well known Rockwall Bar Grill on Friday the 13 March.
The District 9800 Conference for 2016 will be in Bendigo
on 12-13 March. We trust that all Brighton Rotarians will
make the effort to attend.
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THE 37TH ANNUAL CHARITY SPORTSMAN’S NIGHT
‘AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER SPORTSMAN’S NIGHT’
A NIGHT OF Knights
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH, 2015 - 6.30 FOR 7PM
BRIGHTON INTERNATIONAL, 81 BAY STREET, BRIGHTON
President Kate and Members Featuring:
Sir Ian Botham
& Sir Richard Hadlee
PLUS
former Australian
Fast Bowling great
Rodney Hogg
to coincide with the
ICC World Cup 2015
of the Rotary Club of Brighton North invite Members of the Rotary Club of Brighton to help celebrate our Club’s 30th Anniversary at The Royal Brighton Yacht Club MC Michael Roberts
on Friday 27 March 2015 6.00 pm until 10.00 pm Dress: Elegant party attire Cost: $50 per person RSVP to Kay Phillips at [email protected] by Tuesday 17 March 2015 12
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Corporate Table Bookings:
$2500 for 12 people
General Tickets - $160 per person
www.rotarybrighton.com.au/sportsmans
Corporate Package Enquiries:
Graeme Watson 0419 717 171 - [email protected]
Paul Nicholson 0416 222 325 - [email protected]
Brett Parkin 0418 363 164 - [email protected]
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Don McQueen
Australian Bush Poet
General Bookings Enquiries:
Roger Fairlam 0418 363 077 [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
www.rotarybrighton.com.au
Proceeds to:
Les Twentyman’s 20th Man Fund,
Epilepsy Foundation,
Ronald McDonald House
& other Rotary charities.