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Rotary Club of Doncaster Inc.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009 Club Web Site

Editor: Russell GurneyIf you have any comments orquestions, email the editor.

Future Speakers

Sep 23 2009Chris Potter "Life Talk"

Sep 30 2009Tony Neasmith "Investing In Your Future"

Oct 7 2009ROMAC

Oct 14 2009Glen McCartin

Oct 24 2009TBC "TBC (Achievement Gala DinnerKeynote)"

Oct 28 2009Drs Nakarmi and Dongal "Interplast"

Upcoming EventsDistrict Seminar - NewGenerationsSep 27 2009

Manningham Community DayOct 11 2009

Master PRLS 1Oct 11 2009 - Oct 11 2009

Fundraising BBQ - DanMurphysOct 17 2009 - Oct 17 2009

District Foundation SeminarOct 18 2009 - Oct 18 2009

Achievement ProgramOct 23 2009 - Oct 25 2009

Achievement Gala Dinner /Club MeetingOct 24 2009 - Oct 24 2009

Kerry Sipthorpe Trivia NightFundraiserOct 25 2009 - Oct 25 2009

Scope Golf DayOct 26 2009 - Oct 26 2009

Interplast Evening (With RCof Nunawading)Oct 28 2009 - Oct 28 2009

Fellowship Event - DoncasterTheatreOct 31 2009

Master PRLS 2

VOLUME 38 ISSUE 12

Next Meeting: Wednesday 6:00 PM for 6:30 PM

Beau Monde International, 934 Doncaster Road,Doncaster 23 SEP 2009

Guest Speaker Chris Potter - Life Talk

Greeter and Set Up / DownDanny Dinicolo

Cash Desk Ern Dawes, Brett Stevens

Chair Paul Kounnas

PRESIDENT POTTER'S PROLOGUEby Chris Potter

Our Quote of the week "Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchinibread and pumpkin pie."

Last weeks meeting was very exciting with the induction of two newmembers David Ellis and Michelle Cray. We also had a very interesting

talk from Esther Murray on the issues facing Manningham Community HealthService. On membership just another reminder that although we will be having quarterlyMembership Information nights we all need to do everything we can throughout theyear to attract and invite potential new members to our club. I have spoken to manyclubs recently and it is very telling how less vibrant and effective some clubs havegot because they are low on membership. Just a few things worthy of note:

Following our next meeting on 23 September there will be a Board meetingand just a reminder that all members, particularly the newer members, arevery welcome to come along and see what goes on and what the currentissues are. Can I also ask Committee Chairs and Board members to providetheir Board reports even if they are short as it's an important discipline to

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Nov 8 2009 - Nov 8 2009

Manningham Spring FesivalNov 15 2009 - Nov 15 2009

Fundraising BBQ - DanMurphysNov 21 2009 - Nov 21 2009

Fundraising BBQ - DanMurphysDec 19 2009 - Dec 19 2009

District ConferenceFeb 26 2010 - Feb 28 2010

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ensure we get through the Board meeting efficiently and are updated oneverything that is happening?On the potential joint meeting with Templestowe and Nunawading, andpotentially a number of other clubs, to have a presentation on Interplast fromtwo of the surgeons involved. Russell has sent an e-mail around tomembers to vote on whether we would be happy to replace our standardmeeting with this event so please respond as soon as possible. The cost is$40 and this will be a partner's night. There would currently not appear to bemuch support for this but a number of members have still not responded.As I mentioned at the last meeting there are two District Seminars comingup - one on the 27 September, New Generations, which is a greatopportunity to learn more about Rotary Youth programmes and the other on18 October, Foundation, which has lots of information about the fundraisingand grant arrangements within Rotary - both of these events are highlyrecommended and further details will be in the bulletin or on the website.The Multicultural Day is not far off on the 11 October 2009 and we need upto 12 people to man the roster for the day - please nominate for the eventon the website as soon as possible if you are able to provide support.

Finally, we are now almost three months into my Presidential year and I would liketo thank everyone for all the support they have given. I would also welcome anyfeedback on either the club meetings, activities in the club, the bulletin, the websiteor anything else in terms of comments or suggestions you wish to make. Interesting Facts, Observations and Comments - The Last one for now:

1. In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmerto sleep on. Hence the phrase "good night sleep tight."

2. In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. So in old England,when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind yourpints and quarts, and settle down." It's where we get the phrase "mind yourP's and Q's".

3. Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?4. All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.5. 42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.6. Some more interesting anagrams - DORMITORY = DIRTY ROOM, THE

EYES = THEY SEE, ANIMOSITY = IS NO AMITY, A DECIMAL POINT = IMA DOT IN PLACE, THE EARTHQUAKES = THAT QUEER SHAKE, andfinally MOTHER IN LAW = WOMAN HITLER

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible next Wednesday and in themeantime have a great week and remember The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands. Your PresidentChris Potter

CLUB MEETING 16 SEP 2009by Russell Gurney

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Attendance: 68%; 13 Members; 8 Guests; 0 Makeups

President Chris welcomed everyone to a special meeting where previous"guests" David Ellis (accompanied by Judy), and Michelle Cray (accompanied byPeter) would be inducted as members. A warm welcome was extended toDavid's father and long standing Rotarian (RC of Kew), Archibald Ellis, as well asGeoff Boult, Kerryn Jude, and AG Geoff Roberts.

Pres Chris reminded members about:1. The BBQ Fundraiser this Saturday2. The Twylight Disco this Saturday3. The potential change of meeting venue 28 October (being surveyed via

email)4. The New Generations Seminar 27 September (see web site)5. The Foundation Seminar 8 October (see web site)6. The Board Meeting after the next Meeting. (Reports sought asap)

Chris then formally inducted David Ellis and Michelle Cray as members of ourClub. David will be mentored by Anthony Jude and Michelle by Chris himself.

PE Roger Reece then introduced our guest speaker for the evening, our veryown Esther Murray. Memories of the candle lit ambiance that we had the last time Esther spoke tous were quickly forgotten as she fired up her power point presentation on theManningham Community Health Services [MCHS] organisation for which Estheris the CEO. (and Roger is Chairman of the Board)

In a very informative presentation, we learned that MCHS is a not for profithealth service for the Manningham Community operating from four locations. It has a large podiatry department and provides early intervention services forchildren. It also provides a wide range of other services for men, women andchildren including counselling, diabetes, dietetics and nutrition, occupationaltherapy, physiotherapy, psychology, speech pathology and a Stride ForwardEarly Intervention program. The Men's Health program (Men's Shed) has been operating for over 10 years,and a volunteer transport service (100+ people) provides much needed logisticssupport to many in the community.

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MCHS Strategic Plan places particular emphasis on Mental Health, Children'ssupport (6-12), Falls Prevention (65+ and 85+), as well as a "Life Project" aimedat potential diabetes sufferers in the 40-49 year age bracket. No surprise that there is a waiting list for each service, however people canaccess services by self-referral, or via schools or by a GP. Our cultural diversityis catered for by staff being skilled in many languages. We also learned that we can become members of MCHS by paying a smallannual fee. This allows a closer linkage to the organisation itself and somevoting rights at the AGM. Volunteer drivers, and those that may wish to helpwith the Men's Shed and Art Group, should contact Esther, the MSHS or viewtheir web site: http://www.mannchs.org.au/. We thanked Esther for her informative presentation and left for the eveningwith the feeling that our community is fortunate to have Roger and Estherleading this crucial service.

BITS AND PIECESby Russell Gurney

DATES TO REMEMBER - SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER

Wed 23 Sep Board Meeting (immediately after Club Meeting) Sun 27 Sep District Seminar - New Generations (See web Site) Sun 11 Oct Master PRLS 1 (See Roger Reece or web Site) Fri 16 Oct World Food Day Fri 23 Oct Achievement Program (Fri 23 to Sun 25 October ) Sat 24 Oct Achievement Gala Dinner / Club Meeting (Movedfrom Wed 21 Oct) Mon 26 Oct "Scope" Golf Day (See web site)

DATES TO REMEMBER - COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Achievement Committee - Monday, 21 September at 7:30 PM (Roger's home)Others TBC [Please notify Bulletin Editor]

Member Survey - Change of Meeting Location (October 28)

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Further to Pres Chris' note, all would have received a "Club Runner" emailinvitation to gauge support to join the RC of Nunawading with their "HealingHands" Interplast evening with two doctors from Nepal.Please confirm your intentions as soon as possible so that we can confirm theClub's response and let everyone know. ( full details on our web site) Mark Your Diaries - Police / Islamic Multicultural Family Day(October 11)All would be aware of this community initiative planned at the Veneto Club. (ifnot, please see Esther or look up the event on our web site).Stay tuned as we are in the process of marking up a roster and will beseeking your support to man our booth and BBQ at this fun day - watch foryour "Club Runner" email invite. World Food Day (October 16)Our District has sought support for this "special" day as it is intended to helpthe needy in our local community.Let's get our thinking caps on in preparation for a Club response to thisinitiative .... Achievement Gala Dinner [Changed Club Meeting Day] (October24)It's only five weeks until one of our Club's annual signature events.To help with planning this Gala Dinner, we ask that you advise yourintentions via email to Clare, or via responding directly to a "Club Runner"email invitation . (Members not sure or confident how to use this planning tool,please contact your mentor and / or the Club's Secretary or Web Master ... its easyand saves a heap of administrative duplication!) Scope Annual Golf Day (October 26)Members would remember the presentation by Jim Webber on the workcarried out in the community by Scope Victoria. Jim made mention of two keyfundraising events; their Annual Gold Day and their Annual Charity Ball.Our keen golfers would be please to note that the Golf Day has beenconfirmed for October 26 at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club - full details in the"events" section on our web site. Did you know ....Missed a meeting ? Consider a "make-up" meeting within 14 days before orafter the missed meeting date. (unless overseas ... see Club or District Handbookfor more details)You can make-up for a missed meeting by attending: a nother Club (andthereby make new friends); a Rotaract or Interact Club; a RotaryFellowship; a Rotary International Convention; a Club Service Project; a ClubBoard Meeting; a n e-Club Meeting (30 minutes duration); or a District orRotary Foundation sponsored service project.

BASIL'S BADINAGEby Basil Ornellas

These are absentee notes fromparents (including originalspelling) collected by schools allover South Africa:

1. My son is under a doctor's care and should nottake Physical Education today. Please execute him.

2. Please excuse Lisa for being absent. She was sick and I had hershot.

3. Dear School : Please ekscuse Shadrak being absent on Jan. 28, 29,

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30, 31, 32, and also 33.4. Please excuse Jimmy for being. It was his father's fault.5. Please ekxcuse Wiseman for missing school yesterday. We forgot

to get the Sunday paper off verunda, and when we found itMonday, we thought it was Sunday.

6. Sally won't be in school a week from Friday. We have to attend herfuneral.

CLUB PROGRAMby Tony Robinson

30 SEP 2009

Guest Speaker Tony Neasmith - Investing

Greeter and Set Up / DownAnthony Jude

Cash Desk Esther Murray, Krishnan Aggarwal

Chair Bob Pitts

7 OCT 2009

Guest Speaker ROMAC

Greeter and Set Up / DownRoger Reece

Cash Desk Robert Neilson, Niranjan Ramjee

Chair Chris Potter

14 OCT 2009

Guest Speaker Glen McCartin

Greeter and Set Up / DownJack Tanner

Cash Desk Tony Robinson, John Shearer

Chair Anthony Jude

24 OCT 2009 ACHIEVEMENT GALA DINNER

Guest Speaker TBC

Greeter and Set Up / Down

Cash Desk

Chair Roger Reece

28 OCT 2009 DINNER with RC Nunawading

Guest Speaker Interplast Doctors

Greeter and Set Up / Down

Cash Desk

Chair Chris Potter

If you are unable to perform duty, please arrange foralternate.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPOTby Russell Gurney

Push to end polio gains groundBy Dan Nixon

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Although the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has faced soberingchallenges in the past year, officials say it is moving forward in key political,technical, financial, and operational areas. Stepped-up efforts to end the disease in the four endemic countries --Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan -- are paying off, they say. "Rotary International has played an extraordinarily special role [in the GPEI],not just as one of the initiators but in bringing financial resources, politicaladvocacy, and volunteerism on the ground to getting the job done," said Dr.Bruce Aylward, director of the GPEI at the World Health Organization,speaking to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in June. Aylward said that all levels of government in the four countries are committingunprecedented support for the polio eradication effort by monitoring theperformance of immunization activities and holding local authoritiesaccountable for the results. According to WHO, the incidence of polio in India in 2009 has dropped by 28percent to 284 cases as of 8 September, compared with 397 cases over thesame period a year ago. Monthly immunization campaigns in the highest-riskareas have reduced wild poliovirus type 1 -- the more dangerous of the tworemaining strains -- to record lows. Type 1 causes paralysis in about 1 out ofevery 200 children infected, versus 1 out of every 1,000 children with type 3. In Nigeria, the incidence of polio has decreased by 41 percent to 379 cases,from 646 cases a year ago. By early 2009, the proportion of unimmunizedchildren in the highest-risk states had fallen below 10 percent for the first time. Unrest along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has resulted in a slight increasein the number of cases in both countries in the past year. Between large-scaleimmunization campaigns, however, teams have exploited lulls in the conflict toenter normally inaccessible areas and give children an additional dose ofvaccine. In Afghanistan, the wild poliovirus is endemic only in the south, andabout 80 percent of children live in polio-free areas. Rotarians in Pakistan have encouraged the national government to give strongsupport to ending polio. In early 2009, Pakistan launched the Prime Minister'sAction Plan for Polio Eradication. On behalf of Rotary International in August,International PolioPlus Committee Chair Robert S. Scott recognized Pakistan'spresident, Asif Ali Zardari, with a Polio Eradication Champion Award for hisoutstanding support for a polio-free world. Read more A new vaccine will be introduced in India as early as November to help stopthe transmission of the type 1 and type 3 wild polioviruses. (Type 2 has beeneradicated globally except in Nigeria.) This bivalent vaccine, health officialsbelieve, will multiply the gains made during the past year toward eradicatingpolio. Intended to complement, not replace, monovalent and trivalent vaccinesalready in use, the bivalent vaccine will also be considered for Afghanistan,Nigeria, and Pakistan. Worldwide, the number of polio cases has dropped from more than 350,000 in1988, when the GPEI began, to 1,651 in 2008. "This is a great improvement from the worst days of polio epidemics," saidRotary Foundation Trustee Chair Glenn E. Estess Sr. "But it is not goodenough, and it will not be good enough until the number is zero. We cannotpause or slacken our efforts." Global health experts are calling the push to end polio "the final inch," in lightof the remaining 1 percent of cases that are the most difficult and expensive toprevent. Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge, which ends 30 June 2012, is seenas crucial to the initiative's success. "This is an absolutely devastating disease that affects the poorest, mostmarginalized communities in the world," Aylward said. "We have the tools to

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eliminate it forever."

Rotarians go door to door to immunize children in Moradabad,Uttar Pradesh, one of the last remaining reservoirs of polio in India.Rotary Images/Alyce Henso

Source: Rotary International News - 16 September 2009

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