CONTACT a newsletter of the Rotary Club of Essendon

Volume 75 Issue 13, 29th September 2009

Whats Happening!

• Todays meeting

• Anne’s Update

• Member profile

• Goat & Yes project

• Past Presidents

• Post it

• Social Corner

• Our Sponsors

The Rotary Club of Essendon was Chartered on 21st May 1935

36/78 MEMBERS

AT TODAY’S MEETING plus 2 guests

Today’s meeting - IAN LAWRENCE talks about Friedreich's Ataxia

Friedreich's ataxia is caused by a

genetic defect which affects male and

female children alike and is passed

down as a recessive trait. This means

that the disease will develop in offspring

only when both mother and father

transmit the recessive Friedreich's ataxia

gene. A child who receives the

defective gene from one parent and a

normal gene from the other becomes a

carrier and never develops the disease.

For this reason, there may be carriers of

Friedreich's Ataxia in a family that has no

known history of the disorder. When both

parents are carriers, the chances of a

child inheriting Friedreich's ataxia are

one in four.

Fiedreich's ataxia is a genetic disorder that causes progressive

damage to the nervous system resulting in symptoms ranging from

muscle weakness and speech problems to heart disease. Ataxia

(loss of co-ordination) results from the degeneration of nerve tissue in

the spinal cord and of nerves that control muscle movement in the

arms and legs.

Fri 25/09/2009 4:46 PM

President Anne’s update

In Cesky Krumlov last week. ….Ray I

think the beer is too strong for you!

Hi everyone.

We are in Vesprem Hungary, and last evening as we arrived at our restaurant for dinner

we spied a Rotary wheel on the door. Made some enquiries and it turned out that Rotary

was on last night, so off we went. The RC of Vesprem is 10 years old - all male, so they

were somewhat bemused by my presence, not to mention Presidential status. Some very

heavy artillery in the carpark - Large Audis, BMWs and Mercs and mostly black!!

The view from the hotel room in Vesprem

Hungary

39th President

Henry Curwen Walker

Club History – Founding Past Presidents 1968, 1969, 1970

38th President

Don Rhode

37th President

Maurice Hawken

The Baker’s Dozen - Alf Puglia

Question 1. ROTARIAN MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH A GROUP OF LIKE MINDED PEOPLE

Question 2. WHAT ARE YOU GLAD ABOUT? GLAD THAT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH GOOD FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Question 3. WHAT DO YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT? MY WALLET AND CAR KEYS

Question 4. WHO IS THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON IN YOUR MOBILE

PHONE CONTACTS? DR ALAN AYLETT

Question 5. FAVOURITE PLACE IN VICTORIA GREAT OCEAN RD

Question 6. FAVOURITE DRINK SCOTCH AND COKE

Question 7. FAVOURITE MEAL ANYTHING SEAFOOD

Question 8. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT SAN MARCO IN COBURG

Question 9. FAVOURITE MUSIC PINK FLOYD

Question 10. FIRST CAR HR HOLDEN STILL HAVE 3 OF THEM

Question 11. FIRST JOB PAPERBOY

Question 12. WHO/WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AS IN

ANOTHER LIFE? PROBABLY AS MYSELF

Question 13. BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED ALWAYS LISTEN TO WHAT SOMEONE HAS TO SAY BEFORE MAKING

YOUR DECISION

Goat and YES Projects

The goat project is well underway. The following activities have taken place:

1. A goat house and paddocks have been constructed. This was completed in the last week of May and

provides safe and dry places for the goats to live.

2. Bahay Tuluyan already owned 9 native goats and to this herd were added 14 hybrid and purebred goats

including:

9 hygrade heifer does

3 purebred Anglo buck

1 crossbreed Bur/Anglo Nubian buck

3. In June, 4 new baby goats were born from two does in the new herd although only 3 survived. One of the

original native goats also died.

4. The goats were injected with vitamins and are fed with grass and feed. Two of the baby goats could not

suckle from their mother so were bottle fed with a mixture of formula milk and natural goat‟s milk.

5. A series of training seminars about goat raising has been provided by Rotary Club of Los Banos Maquiling

for the children and staff of Bahay Tuluyan including:

a. „How to run the business‟, 16 May 09, 41 participants

b. „Giving vitamins and feeding‟, 28 May 09, 44 participants

c. „Understanding the cycle of birth‟, 6 June 09, 41 participants

d. „Pasteurising milk, making goats‟ milk cheese and cooking goats‟ milk‟, 20 June 09, 50 participants

e. „Goat raising & story telling‟, 25 July 09, 53 participants

The goats house

(exterior and interior).

Training about

making products

from goat‟s milk

A dialogue between RC Los Banos Maquiling and Bahay Tuluyan was held in relation to the YES Project in early

July. Various matters were discussed including:

The successful waste management & recycling program set up by the municipality of Los Banos

The information that the municipality of Victoria may set up a waste management system shortly

The difficulty in providing educational modules about recycling without having an existing recycling

program in place

The desperate need for solid waste management in Masapang where most waste is currently being

burned

The difficulty in establishing a recycling program which relies on Bahay Tuluyan collecting rubbish from

the community

The potential to set up a small scale pilot waste management project for Bahay Tuluyan, Masapang

National High School and Masapang Elementary School (which all share a common perimeter fence)

In light of the above discussion, the following decisions were made:

Bahay Tuluyan would endeavour to set up a meeting with the Mayor of Victoria to discuss the proposed

waste management project – Bahay Tuluyan has done this and is waiting for the municipality to respond

with their availability

Bahay Tuluyan would approach the municipality of Los Banos to inquire about their system and see

how/if this may be replicated – Bahay Tuluyan has made the initial investigation and there appears to be

great potential. The municipality has requested a formal letter to the Mayor in order to take things

further.

The partners will meet again soon to discuss the project and plan the next steps. It is hoped that the

infrastructure for the project can be established in the next few months.

children of Bahay Tuluyan, through participating in training seminars, are able to be actively involved

in caring for the goats.

Despite the overall positive progress in the project, there have been some obstacles. In early August

five men were found in the vicinity of the goat house late at night after having climbed the fence to

enter the property illegally. The police were immediately called but no suspects were apprehended.

In light of the risk of theft occurring, we plan to further secure the goat‟s house with steel bars and

extra lighting. A security guard currently secures the property 24 hours a day and this will continue.

Below – the three new baby goats.

Restaurants in our area to support

Looking for a great place to have dinner. Why not support these Restaurants that support

our club activities. It will make it easier also the next time we ask them for assistance.

Over the next few months we will feature those Restaurants that participated in our Great

Restaurant Raffle. Enjoy………………

Airo Restaurant - Hilton Melbourne International Airport Light and contemporary, Airo Restaurant at the Hilton

Melbourne International Airport hotel is a peaceful oasis

in the bustle of Melbourne Airport. Enjoy modern

international cuisine at this Hilton hotel restaurant or just

sip coffee and watch the planes take off.

Escagrill 650 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

Australia Twin brothers Anthony & Domenic Cavallo don't look

much alike but their passion for preparing

mouthwatering dishes is very much the same. As head

chefs at some of the finest seafood restaurants both here

and interstate they have gained a wealth of experience

and now its all available at their own Esca Grill.

The Boat House Elevated on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, The

Boathouse is a good sight grander than your usual

boatshed. However, this recently constructed restaurant

retains a cheeky hint of its waterside namesake in the

timber and tin walls and the converted-warehouse feel.

The latest venture by the crew behind Fenix, The

Boathouse offers a semi-casual space for weekend

brekkies or laidback lunches and dinners, with views of

the river and lazily strolling locals. The woodfired oven

dominates the space and the menu, with

Mediterranean mains supplemented by a range of

pizzas - these snack-size pizzettas have a traditional thin

crust and a mixture of both authentic and original

toppings.

A place to put things

Trailer Raffle prizes

We require two items for our major prize list:- 2nd prize of a

colour TV set RRP $400 and 4th prize of a child's bike RRP

$200. Some donations towards these items would be very

much appreciated.

We now need items to fill the trailer, either by your generous

donations or by contacts you may have to assist in this way.

Some ideas to be considered.

Children's toys (large and inexpensive)

Small travel luggage

Tarpaulin with ties

Coffee Machine

Hand Trolley - light weight

Sound Equipment- portable

Trestle Tables

Outdoor Umbrella

Outdoor setting for 2

Electric Extension Cord – long

Power Tools of any kind

Ladders -- 3,4 or 5 step

Electrical Home appliances

Garden Tools

Planter Pots - inside or outside

Tool Boxes - any size

Eskys -- on the large size

Sports bags

If you can think of any other items you would like to contribute

they would be gratefully received. Thank you. Roger Priestley

Tram Car Restaurant Melbourne

Escagrill Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds

Hilton, Melb Airport Melbourne Airport

Bear Brass Southbank

Boat House Maribyrnong River, Essendon

Boat House Maribyrnong River, Essendon

Galli Winery Melton

Fangos Caroline Springs

Café Palms Mt Alexander Rd, Nth Essendon

O' Sullivans Pub Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon

A Touch of India Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds

Chor Mai Thai Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds

Fletchers Pasta Bar Fletcher St, Essendon

Sunrise Indian Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds

Omni Keilor Rd, Essendon

Arcadia Union Rd, Ascot Vale

Prevale Union Rd, Ascot Vale

Cherry Blossom Russell St, Essendon

Sassy Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds

Portobello Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon

Hot Chilli Thai Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds

VIC Uni Restaurant Calder Highway, Keilor

Brass Tavern Pascoe Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds

Guiseppes Shuter St, Moonee Ponds

Delicious Affair Napier St Strathmore

Sweet Sauce Rathdown St, Carlton

China Max Keilor Rd, Essendon

Noble Keilor Rd, Essendon

Tookaiya Japanese Keilor Rd, Essendon

Emperor T'Ang Gisborne

Danish Rose St, Essendon

Da Gigi's Rose St, Essendon

Jasmine House Keilor Rd, Niddrie

Below is the list of great local restaurants

who support our club

A place to put things

Early bird presale: 9th October 2009

Book tickets on line at:

www.kangan.edu/au/bahaytuluyan or contact Shirley Kuuk

or Cathy Nicou

OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

The Rotary Club of Essendon Inc. & Kangan Batman TAFE - A Team Effort in Fundraising for

Bahay Tuluyan “Home of Our Own” Project, Philippines

Kangan Batman TAFEs Hospitality department supplier, Schweppes, has provided this exciting

opportunity……… A Trip for Two to Milan, Italy!

This opportunity comprises*:

two return economy airfares to Milan, Italy, from the winner‟s nearest Australian capital

city (carrier selected by the promoter);

return transfers between airport/hotel;

three nights accommodation for two at a minimum 4 star hotel (selected by the

promoter; standard room, twin share);

daily breakfast;

a trip to Bologna including a visit to the Ducati & Maranello factories (via bus tour.

Weekly tours leave for Bonaparte most Mondays);

attendance to the Ferrari store in Milan; and

AUD $1,000 spending money.

The trip is valued at up to: $13,200 (inc GST)

The trip is subject to booking and flight availability and must be taken by 2/06/2010 (excluding 10/12/2009-15/01/2010)Travel bookings must be made at least 45 days in advance of travel. No extension will be permitted. Any alterations to confirmed flight details will be at the expense of the winner and must be approved by the promoter.The winner and nominated participant must be aged 18 years and over.*Other terms and conditions apply

Only 125 tickets at $100. Please see Cathy or Shirley.

Perth District Conference – 4 to 7 March 2010

Early Bird registration is open until 6 Dec 2009

Members can register by ;

- Logon to the conference website

www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/conference 2010

- Click on the black & white box “Registration”

- Click to register “Online” or

- Click to print out the “Registration Form”,

complete the form and attach your cheque.

Airfares for departure on March 3 and return on

March 8 currently range from $280 on tiger to

around $450 on Qantas.

Members who do not have internet access can

speak to Glenn Smith for further details about

registering for the conference.

A place to put things

DATED EVENT VENUE

Friday 9th October Moonee Valley Race Night Moonee Valley Race course

Friday 13th Nov Cocktail Party for Bahay Tulyan. Kangan Batman TAFE

Friday 20th Nov Golf Day Medway Golf course

Saturday 26th Nov Fellowship trivia night MDA centre

Tuesday 15th Dec Annual Christmas dinner at Fredrick‟s Restaurant

Social Corner Rotary Club of Essendon

P.O.Box 171

Essendon, 3040

Phone: 0417352190

Club President

Anne Rogers

Club Secretary

Tim Anderson

Contact Editor

Michael Mahoney

Web Editor

Grant Sheldon

Website

www.rcessendon.com.au

Up and Coming Events

Updates on a few of our Members.

Royce Abbey is still in limbo waiting on Doctors

to tell him when he is fit enough for the heart

operation.

Ian Mashford is still in the Western Hospital.

Please make some time to contact him if you

can.

Ray Carter had a short stint in hospital a few

weeks ago and is doing Ok.

RC Craigieburn Charity Evening – 2nd October

Featuring live entertainment Scorpio Duo and

Russian Cossak Dancers

- Calabria Club, Uniting Lane, Bulla

- Price includes 3 course mea, beer and wine

- $55.00 adults, children & under $12.00

- Contact Michael Tobolov 0427 946 221

Rotary Toast

Today our club toasted the Rotary Club of

Calgary in Alberto Canada. The club was

founded in 1914, the 7th club in Canada. It

initially had 60 members and has grown in size to

more than 200. Last year it raised $200,000 and

has committed itself to the building of a local

children‟s hospital.

Raffle

Past President STEPHEN CHANDLER today won

the prize pool of $850.00.

Note from the Editor

Some of you who are following my love life

would be pleased to know that I have met a

delightful lady. Svitlana, partnered me to the

recent Brumby Babes charity dinner and we

have been seeing each other regularly since . I

have had good reports about Svitlana from

interested Rotarian wives, so fingers crossed!

Birthdays

Tim Anderson 55Y

Ray Whiting 81Y

Quote of the Week

There is nothing which we receive

with so much reluctance as

advice………Joseph Addison

You've been sentenced to death in an

obscure foreign country which has a

strange law. Before the sentence is

carried out, two papers -- one with

"LIFE" written on it and one with "DEATH"

written on it -- are folded up and

placed in a hat. You are permitted to

pick out one of the papers (without

looking), and if you choose the one

with "LIFE" written on it, you are set free.

Otherwise, the death sentence is

carried out. On this occasion, a mean-

spirited acquaintance of yours, bent on

your demise, has substituted the paper

with "LIFE" written on it with another one

with "DEATH" written on it. This person

gleefully informs you of what he has

done and that you are doomed to die.

You are not permitted to speak to

anyone about this misdeed, nor will you

have a chance to switch the papers or

the hat yourself in time.

How will you avoid certain death?

Club History – Old photos of Club Rotarians in action

Royce Abbey and Peter

Duras at another sausage

sizzle

The President receives a

debutante

Early years of RCE

Sam & Mary Tartaglia

Wallace Laurie presents

cheque for guide dog

training

The reopening of the Girl Guides

camp Rowallan

Club History – A year that was

1991-92

President: John Gregory

Secretary: S Fong Long

Michael Maloney Bendigo Bank

Phone 93742607 E-mail

maloneltham@bigpond.com.au

9381 0288

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Riddle Answer: After you draw one of the papers, swallow it. The jailer will be forced to

check the remaining paper to determine what the one you drew said. The jailer will of

course see a paper with "DEATH" written on it, assume you drew the one with "LIFE" written

on it, and set you free.