Thursday 27th November 2014
The Rotary Club
of Eltham
www.rotaryeltham.org.au
Rotary International President
20142014-2015
Gary C.K. Huang
President - Con Proussalis
District Governor District 9790
Patti Bulluss
RAFFLE
Current Jackpot $217.50
We are still looking for the
Queen of hearts
Office Bearers 14-15:
LEP BBQ
President Con Proussalis
President Elect
David McFarlane
Past President
Ken Paynter
Last Week Sunday
$580
This Rotary Year to date
$9475
Average
Secretary
Kaye Smith
Treasurer
Michael Martin
Sergeant:
Les Coath
$728.85
Moving Average Snags
Administration
David McFarlane
298
Total Snags Moved
3787
Captain Con's Cabin
SOS. Ron Manison is looking for
two volunteers for next Sunday's
BBQ due to two members
withdrawal of their availability can
you please help.
Can it be Christmas already? Not
quite, but our 2014 Christmas Party
is just 2 weeks away on the Thursday
11 December at Wellers Kangaroo
Grounds with Greg Champion of the
Coodabeens.
There will be a traditional Christmas
three course meal with drinks at bar
prices, no BYO.
Public Relations
Judy Sharp
At such a busy time of the year,
Bulletin
we need to advise Wellers of
numbers and would appreciate
having your RSVP to Kaye Smith
as soon as possible.
Foundation
[email protected]
Jim Phillips
Judy Sharp
Diane Penkethman
Jules Aussems
Membership:
6.30 pm for 7.15, and don't forget our
Michael Wetzler
tradition to bring a Teddy Bear for
donation to Odyssey House, Salvos International
Ian Toohill
and others.
Raffle Jackpot, who would have
Service Community
Graham Miles
thought that there would come a time
when only TWO cards would
remain, and who will have the 50-50 Service Aquabox
Max Lee
chance of winning the jackpotted
prize that has reached a record
Youth Service Jill Ramsay
$217.50.
Paul Kelly
Further to this, what if is not won,
then what?
Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
Program
Gary Williams
The Rotary Club of Eltham
WOTS NEXT
This weeks meeting is at Strada
Thu 27 November
Vocation Night at Edendale Farm. Lebanese Night
At Edendale Farm
Now a 3 Course Meal now including desserts comprising Turkish delight made by
Maree Kris and Baklava made by none other but the President.
Partners and Guests most welcome, but make sure you advise Kaye well in
Advance.
[email protected]
4 WAY TEST
Of the things we think, say or
do
1.Is it the TRUTH?
2.Is it FAIR to all
concerned?
3.Will it build GOOD
WILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
4.Will it be BENEFICIAL
to all concerned?
The Rotary Grace
Oh God and giver of all
good, we thank you for our
daily food.
May Rotary friends and Ro-
The second International Cuisine evening will be held this week at Edendale Farm.
Marie Chris has agreed to provide a special two course Lebanese themed meal.
Entertainment will be provided by well known Diamond Valley Belly Dancer,
Zabelle Huriston. She will perform her Zamovtek.."Art on the Move". Zabelle is an
Accredited teacher of exotic Arabic Dance, is very expressive and will explain the
history & features of the Ancient dance. She has a Ballroom and Latin American
Dance background and has performed in Opera in Melbourne & Sydney. President Captain Con will conduct the AGM, deferred from last week, to include a Report from the Treasurer and announcement of the nominee for Club President for
2016/2017. Do come prepared with any questions/comments. Twiggy Thomas will
conduct the fine session.
Mon 1 December
Thu 4 December
DV Rotaract Meets at the Diamond Valley Learning
Centre, cnr St. Helena and Diamond Creek Rd, at 7:30
DV Rotaract Meets at the Diamond Valley Learning
Centre, cnr St. Helena and Diamond Creek Rd, at 7:30
Thu 18 December
No Meeting
Thu 25 December
No Meeting
Thu 8 January
No Meeting
Thu 15 January
No Meeting
Thu 22 January
BBQ TBA
you, all our days.
November in Rotary is
ROTARY FOUNDATION
MONTH
Celebrate the wonderful work of
The Rotary Foundation. Explore
the activities of our charity , The
Foundation and consider how
you and your club can help.
Duty Roster
November 2014
Sustainable Living?
Thu 11 December Xmas Party- at Wellers with Greg Champion of
the Coodabeens.
At Wellers
Mon 15 December
tary ways, help us to serve
Frank Lynch
Paul KELLY
Margaret LANE
Max LEE
Peter RODEN
Visitor Host
Captain
December 2014 / January
2015
Ross McDONALD
Jules AUSSEM
John SKINNER
Paul GARDNER
Victoria CLAGUE
Visitor Host
Captain
February 2015
Graeme HARDIMAN
Jill RAMSAY
Clayton HEDGER
Graham MILES
David McFARLANE
Visitor Host
Captain
Fine Masters and Mistresses
27-Nov
4-Dec
11-Dec
Please note that dates and Venues are subject to change.
All are welcome at the Rotaract meetings, in green.
Ian THOMAS
Jules AUSSEMS
Christmas Break Up.
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
2014 Xmas Party
Thursday 11 December
Wellers, Kangaroo Ground
6.30pm for 7.00pm
Traditional Christmas three course meal
$50pp Pre - payment required
Plus a teddy bear to be donated to Odyssey House, St Vinnies, Berry St
and the Salvation Army
Entertainment by Greg Champion of the Coodabeens.
RSVP by Friday 12th December to [email protected]
Christmas Hamper to be raffled
Our traditional Teddy
Bear
Roundup.
Admission is only for people accompanied by a
Teddy Bear, and the Teddy
Bears stay afterwards for
their own Xmas Picnic.
After that the bears are
donated so as to give Kids
in need a welcome Xmas
present something they
might not otherwise receive.
In the past they have been
passed on to the Salvos at
Briar Hill, Odyssey House,
or somewhere else they are
needed.
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
Speaker
Presentation 20 November
Toastmasters International
This week our presenters were two
representatives of Toastmasters –
Graham Fuller and Greg Hayes.
Meeting: 27th November
At Edendale Farm
Meeting: 4 December
In addition to his commitment to
Toastmasters, Graham is a member of
the Rotary Club of Albury Hume and
current treasurer of District 9790.
The ‘Traffic Lights’ demonstrated by
Graham elicited a lot of interest in the
way they are used to curtail speakers who
lose track of their allotted time slots.
These are a timing device and for a 5 to 7
minute speech the green light is set to
come on after 5 minutes. The middle
yellow light replaces it at the 6 minute
mark and finally the red light at the top
comes on when 7 minutes are up. At this
point the speaker has only 30 seconds to
wrap up. It seems that if this warning
sequence is ignored the speaker will be
interrupted by someone walking up to the
microphone and actually stopping
proceedings with a reminder that time is
up!
A tempting thought sometimes.
Graham spoke about the ‘3 Rs of
Evaluating’ process which is at the core
of every presentation at Toastmasters
and on which speakers depend for
information, help and development.
Negative criticism is not part of the
process. Instead, the focus is on positive
aspects of a talk as well as suggestions
for improvement. The 3 Rs are Review,
Reward and Respond.
The Review looks at whether the speaker
accomplished what he/she set out to do
whilst the Reward praises very specific
aspects of a presentation.
The Respond part of an evaluation
Rotary Club of Eltham:
www.rotaryeltham.org.au
User name is Rotary
Password is Fellowship
This meeting is at Strada.
Toastmasters International is a non-profit
educational organisation which grew out
Meeting: 11 December
of the Smedley Chapter One Club. This
Xmas Party- at Wellers with Greg Champiwas founded in 1924 at the YMCA in
on of the Coodabeens.
Santa Ana, California and was destined to
become the first Toastmasters club.
This meeting is at Wellers, Kangaroo
Ground.
Since incorporation in 1932 clubs are
now operated on a world-wide basis, the
primary goal being to assist members to
build, and improve on, their
communication, public speaking and
leadership skills. Graham informed us
that there are now approximately
313,000 members of Toastmasters
across 126 countries.
The Internet
Eltham Festival:
www.elthamfestival.org.au
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/rotaryeltham
analyses what was heard (language,
grammar, pauses), what was seen
(gestures, body language, eye contact),
and what was felt (empathy, emotion).
The second speaker, Greg Hayes, is a
charter member (1976) of Diamond
Valley Toastmasters. This club has 26
members with an even gender mix and
an age range of from 25 years to 70 years
+. Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and
5th Mondays of each month at 7.30pm at
the Eltham Bowling Club. Participants give
impromptu talks on assigned topics,
conduct meetings and develop skills
relating to time-keeping, grammar and
parliamentary procedures. There are no
formal instructors; members evaluate one
another, a feedback process which is key
to the program’s success.
Greg shared with us his lack of self
confidence in public speaking dating back
many years to when he was prevailed
upon to make a speech at his brother’s
wedding. Since that experience he has
strongly recommended Toastmasters to
anyone wishing to improve their
communication skills, particularly young
people commencing their careers and
facing interviews. Greg’s wife has been a
member of Diamond Valley Toastmasters
since 1998 and has, he reports,
discovered a considerable and previously
unsuspected talent as a speaker. The
Diamond Valley club provided a speaker
(Roxanne Glans) for the Rotary Club of
Eltham Anzac Day dawn service and from
all accounts did an outstanding job. We
thank Graham and Greg for their time in
joining us here at Eltham and sharing with
us their experiences of Toastmaster
membership.
More details at www.toastmastesr.org
Diane
Bulletin Editor (Jim):
[email protected]
Images and Bulletins:
www.minerva.com.au/rce
Aquabox:
www.aquabox.com.au
District Web Site:
www.rotary9790.org.au
Rotary International
www.rotary.org.au
Diamond Valley Rotaract
Celebrations
Birthdays
Robyn Male
Sunday 23 Nov
Graham Miles
Saturday 29 Nov
Roger Male
Monday 01 Dec
Pago Sampson
Saturday 06 Dec
Kerry Skinner
Monday 01 Dec
Marion Hadingham Tuesday 02 Dec
Andrew Cooper
Kay Cruse
Friday 05 Dec
Sunday 07 Dec
Rob Kilcullen
Tuesday 16 Dec
Lyn Hardiman
Friday 12 Dec
Anna Bolzonello
Saturday 20 Dec
Marlene McFarlane Saturday 27 Dec
Lauris Coath Sunday 28 Dec
Anniversaries
Judy & Ken Paynter
Saturday 29 Nov
45
Anna & Lou Bolzonello
Monday 08 Dec
30
Judy & Jules Aussems Friday 19 Dec
50
Jan & Peter Bishop Sunday 21 Dec
Heather & Paul Gardner
Friday 26 Dec
Joined THE Club
Clayton Hedger Thursday 27 Nov
6
2008
Kaye Smith Saturday 29 Nov
2
2012
Michael Martin Monday 01 Dec
2
2012
Margaret Lane Tuesday 02 Dec
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
Con's Humor
There was a man who worked for the
Post Office whose job was to
process all the mail that had illegible
addresses. One day, a letter
came addressed in a shaky handwriting
to God with no actual address. He
thought he should open it to see what it
was about.
The letter read
Dear God,
I am an 83 year old widow, living on a
very small pension.
Yesterday someone stole my purse. It
had $100 in it, which was all the money
I had until my next pension payment.
Next Sunday is Christmas, and I had
invited two of my friends over for
dinner.
Without that money, I have nothing to
buy food with, have no family to turn
to, and you are my only hope...
Can you please help me?
the letter was opened.
Club Meets:
It read:
Dear God,
How can I ever thank you enough for
what you did for me?
Because of your gift of love, I was able
to fix a glorious dinner for my friends.
We had a very nice day and I told my
friends of your wonderful gift.
By the way, there was $4 missing.
I think it might have been those
bastards at the post office.
Large Bark Hut at the end of the
Village
President:
Con Proussalis
0414 943 707
Secretary:
Kaye Smith
0458 332 499
Treasurer:
Michael Martin
Sincerely, Edna
0416 238 640
Meeting Booking
Kaye Smith
0458 332 499
[email protected]
LEP
Ron Manison
0416 464 150
[email protected]
Sergeant
Les Coath
0419 349 646
[email protected]
Sincerely, Edna
The postal worker was touched.
He showed the letter to all the other
workers. Each one dug into his or her
wallet and came up with a few dollars.
By the time he made the rounds, he had
collected $96, which they put into
an envelope and sent to the woman.
The rest of the day, all the workers felt
a warm glow thinking of Edna and the
dinner she would be able to share with
her friends.
Christmas came and went.
A few days later, another letter came
from the same old lady to God.
All the workers gathered around while
Thursday 6:15 for 6:45pm
At Cons Camping Ground
Tech Talk
Murphy says to Paddy,
"What ya talkin into an envelope for?"
"I'm sending a voicemail ya fool!"
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
The Rotary Club of
Eltham Presents
With Belly
Dancers
Partners and
Guests welcome
Thursday 27th November 2014
6.15pm for 6.45pm start
Edendale Farm
Gaston's Road Eltham.
BYO
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
Rotary Eltham Festival 2014
Major Festival Sponsor
Shire of Nillumbik
Festival Partner
Eltham Chamber of Commerce
Precinct Sponsors
Bendigo Bank, Eltham Community Branch
Hello World Travel, Eltham
Eltham Home Timber and Hardware
Ballara Receptions
Morrison Kleeman Real Estate
Eltham Wildcats
Buckingham's Real Estate
Eltham College
Back In Motion Physiotherapy
Temby Auto Service, Eltham
Leo Scott Frames
General Sponsors
Thompsons Pharmacy, Eltham
Office Choice, Eltham
Slocums Floor Coverings
W & P Truck Sales
Baker’s Delight, Eltham
Skaterz, Eltham
Rare Bears, Eltham
Eltham Footwear
Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
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Rotary Eltham Festival 2014
Local Business Supporters
The following businesses have already signed up for our Local Business Supporters program for this year’s Eltham Festival. Our aim is to have 100 businesses signed up by the Festival with each donating $110. So far Ken the Hawk has been
doing a great job but it’s time for all of us to give him a hand!
Business Name:
Contact:
Seller:
Australian Double Glazing, Eltham
Heath
Ken Paynter
Pavilion Menswear Eltham
Jason
Ken Paynter
Shadows Boxing Gym Eltham
Rick Breese
Ken Paynter
Eltham Pumphouse Eltham
Bob Mirreilees
Ken Paynter
Pieross Café Eltham
Pierre Barel
Ken Paynter
Furnlac Australia Eltham
Robert Love
Ken Paynter
Baker's Delight Eltham
Jo Peatling
Ken Paynter
Eltham Deli Eltham Plaza Eltham
Tony & Ros
Ken Paynter
Magenta Creative Jewellery Eltham
Michael Snare
Ken Paynter
Red Finch Boutique Eltham
Sarah Woolway
Ken Paynter
Mont Eltham Auto Electrics
Brent Nunn
Ken Paynter
Thompsons Pharmacy Lower Plenty
Peter Wong
Ken Paynter
Machan Indian Eltham
Asha & Ronen
Ken Paynter
Kay Organics Pty Ltd Eltham
Anthony Mansfield
Ken Paynter
Eltham Travel & Cruise Eltham
Ian Pearson
Ken Paynter
Eltham Gateway Motel Eltham
David Johnston
Ken Paynter
Emerson Oliver Real Estate
David Gyton
David McFarlane
PBK Security Services
Kevin Daffey
Michael Maloney
Stephen's Meats
Ron Stephens
Trevor Smith
Valley Vision
Riona Brennan
Trevor Smith
The Burger Lounge
Rotary Club Of Eltham
Trevor Smith
Thursday `27th November 2014
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Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Business Name:
Contact:
Seller:
Chicken@ Bolton St
Flora
Trevor Smith
Bolton St Fruit Market
Peter Morabito
Trevor Smith
Shoe Repairs Plus Eltham
Mark Stanke
Frank Lynch
Nandos Pizza Eltham
Frank Lynch
Maki Sushi Eltham
Masaki Nakamura
Frank Lynch
Eltham Carpet One
Jackie Mutimer
Frank Lynch
Get Fresh Meats Eltham
Kaylene Tyack
Ken Paynter
Fleur de Feliss Florists
Karon Graham
Trevor Smith
Action Coach Business Coaching
Nick Ikonomou
Brett Linsell
Eira Café Lounge Bar
Erin O'Connor
David McFarlane
Lawrence Pope Accountants
Lawry Pope
David McFarlane
Food In A Flash South Morang
Brett Linsell
Brent's Pastissierre
Kevin & Glenda
Ken Paynter
Greensborough Motorcycles
Steve
Ken Paynter
Diamond Valley Woodcraft
Mark Nickson
Ken Paynter
Natural Timber Décor
Rita Barella
Ken Paynter
PKB Security Services
Kevin Daffey
Michael Maloney
Paint Right Eltham
Miles Johnson
Ken Paynter
Bolton Street Deli
Colin & Lydia
Trevor Smith
Creative Lighting Vic
Damien Castello
Trevor Smth
Storage King Greensborough
Jenny Torre
Margot Kilcullen
Carew Gartlan McClelland
John McClelland
Michael Maloney
Penguin Drycleaners Eltham
Andy
Michael Maloney
Bob Jane T Mart, Eltham
Ray O Brien
Margot Kilcullen
Alex’s Auto Service Centre
Chris Wallace
Margot Kilcullen
Tradelink Plumbing Supplies
Luke Sharp
Margot Kilcullen
Anytime Fitness, Eltham
Jane Whitehead
Michael Maloney
Rotary Club Of Eltham
Thursday `27th November 2014
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Business Name:
Contact:
BHT Partners
Seller:
Mike Englefield
Andresen McCarthy Partners
Lisa
Mike Englefield
Gist Brown Domaingie
Ross Brown
Mike Englefield
Marcus Walker Bikes
Marcus Walker
Gary Williams
Aussie Angler Pty Ltd
Les Coath
Eltham Pharmacy
Mr & Mrs Battista
Margot Kilcullen
R. Bliem & Associates
Robyn & Lorna Bliem
Michael Maloney
Dillon Partners
Gerard Dillon
Lou Bolzonello
Echo Balloons
Gary Williams
Gary Williams
Montmorency Newsagency
Dino Costa
Gary Williams
Were Street Food Store
Anthony
Gary Williams
Gasoline Fuel Co.
Gary Williams
Paul’s Butchery
Paul
Gary Williams
Vicky Ward Labor Candidate
Nicole
Gary Williams
It would be great if Members of the Club could support these businesses when the opportunity arises.
Don’t forget to Mention The Rotary Club of Eltham
If you want further details on any of these Local Business Supporters just ask Ken Paynter or Michael Maloney.
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
Lower Eltham Park BBQ Roster
Date
Sunday 30 Nov Sunday 7 Dec
Sunday 14 Dec
Sunday 21 Dec Sunday 28 Dec
0900 -Team Captain to arrange pick up of trailer and equipment at Rats Shed.
SCOUTS 1st
Scouts 2nd
ELTHAM
Eltham
9.30am to 2.30am
Paul Gardner (TC) Ken Paynter (TC) Rob Killcullen (TC)
Heather Gardner Ross McDonald (S) Margot Killcullen
TBA
Ann Lynch
Graham Hardiman
TBA
Dale Atkins
Lyn Hardiman
Michael Mar5n (S) Trevor Smith
Kat Smith
Contact: Ron Manison— [email protected]
Remember, every member is expected to do 4 BBQ’s a year, not a big ask. If you are unavailable,
arrange a replacement and let Ron know. You will have already let Ron know the dates you are Unavailable during the year, didn’t you?
See the Link below to the November Food Plant Solutions
newsletter.
Plant Solutions Newsletter
www.foodplantsolutions.org/
Food Plant Solutions now incorporating Learn Grow, is a
registered RAWCS project providing DGR status.
Food Plant Solutions is keen to receive any feedback. Please send your comments to:
Karalyn Hingston, Project Administrator
Food Plant Solutions
PO Box 690
DEVONPORT TAS 7310
AUSTRALIA
(P) 03 6498 6835
[email protected]
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
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Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014
PAST PRESIDENTS:
Geoff Dreverman 73-74: Neville Emerson 74-75: Bruce Holland 75-76: Bob McLellan 76-77: Doug Blaikie 77-78: Les
Clarke 78-79: Keith Kelley 79-80: John Smibert 80-81: Paul Gardner 81-82: Chris Parenthoine 82-83: Arthur Trainor 8384: Merv Günter 84-85: John Maltha 85-86: Graeme Beyer 86-87: Mike Ramsay 87-88: Terry Boocock 88-89: Ken Ferguson 89-90: Bill Penna 90-91: John Jacobson 91-92: Jim Nairn 92-93: Nigel Bell 93-94: David Bowen 94-95: Ian Thomas
95-96: Vic Vela 96-97: Gabor Tamas 97-98: Gordon Birch 98-99: Gary Reid 99-00: Mike Irwin 00-01: John Lewis 01-02:
Brian Weyman 02- 03: Graeme Hardiman 03-04: Alan Anderson 04-05: Chris Chapple 05-06: Max Lee 06-07: Ross
McDonald 07-08: David Flint 08-09: Tony Wason 09-10: Michael Englefield 10-11: Rob Kilcullen 11-12: Mike Wetzler 1213: Ken Paynter 13-14
Rotary Club Of Eltham
Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
PO Box 134, Eltham Vic 3095 | Phone: 03 9431 4241 | Fax: 03 9018 4358
Thursday `27th November 2014