The Rotary Club of Richmond Meeting 1971 21st May 2007 Page 1

Ainger evening best ever. The 2007 Ainger Public Speaking Award

was probably the best ever. We were

treated to ten presentations of

excellent quality by a group of really

talented young people, including one

young lady, Anna Lane, who is still only in year 7. The finalists came from nine

schools and had been filtered from an

initial entry of about 100 hopefuls.

The topics they spoke on varied from

the deadly serious – Poverty in Africa –

through the hilarious – My earliest

memories – to the emotional appeal of

The way we treat our Aboriginal

population.

Judges Don and Margot Kinsey rose to

the annual challenge of sorting the

‘excellent’ from the merely ‘very good’

with their usual charm and good

humour.

The winner was James Garrick, of

Scotch College; second place went to

Anthony Austen Wishart of Trinity

Grammar, third to Anna Lane of

Camberwell High School, and the

Encouragement Certificate was

awarded to Laura John from Kilbreda College.

Don commented that James Garrick

won the competition because he

came across as the best natural

speaker, while the others, although

very good, tended to sound to some

degree rehearsed rather than spontaneous. Nevertheless, it was a

very close competition and all finalists

had to be congratulated.

Top left: Nancye Ainger with winner

James Garrick. Left: David Ainger

with Laura John, Anna Lane, Anthony

Austen Wishart and James Garrick.

Above: The inimitable Don Kinsey.

More pictures p6.

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The President’s Message As I expected, last week’s meeting, the

final of the Ainger Public Speaking

Award evening was another great

success, enjoyed by all Rotarians and their friends, as well as by the students

and their families. Our district

Governor, Bernie Walshe and his wife,

Margaret, particularly enjoyed it, as did

Assistant Governor Kevin

Field and his wife Olga,

although they were not

surprised as it was their

third visit to our Ainger

Award. Once again, the

speakers were excellent,

including one Year 7 girl.

I was pleased that I was

not asked to choose the

winner and runners up.

I was very pleased to

have President Chris

Wang and five other members of the

Rotary club of Melbourne visit us on this

evening, although I did not have much

time to speak to them.

Tonight, Ian van Gaalen Prentice is

talking to us about his and Lynda’s

experience in Israel during January

which will be very interesting. I have

made this a Cluster night in lieu of our

grand cluster fund raising event which

has been postponed, so we will have

several visitors from Fitzroy, Brunswick

and Carlton clubs. Ian and Lynda’s son and Richmond Rotarian, Phillip, is still in

Israel, but his work and travels have

been delayed for a while, because of

appendicitis! His email announcing this is

remarkably cheerful,

because he is being well

looked after, and even

spoilt!

On 28th May, at our

lunchtime meeting, we

are fortunate enough to

have our Shine On

Award Delegate and Winner, Janice Florence

speaking to us. I am

sure we will all enjoy

this. Her CV is

incredible, detailing outstanding

community work, despite having been

rendered quadriplegic following a fall,

some years ago.

As she was unable to attend the Shine

On Award Presentation Afternoon at

Morwell, I will be very proud to be able

to present her with her trophy and

certificate. Cheers, Janice

Last Week’s Attendance Total 100 Apologies: Sue Bolton, Judy Nettleton, John Nairn, Jenny Crofts, Philip van Gaalen

Prentice, Aivars Lode, Barbara Speedie (LoA) Guests of the Club: Don & Margot Kinsey, DG Bernie and Margaret Walshe, AG

Kevin and Olga Field

Guests: Maureen Pang, Glenys Liddell, Patricia Peck, Jennie List, Michael Cowling,

Traude Bibby, Ann Baker, Christine Hosking, Flora Lee, Valerie Claire, Sue Roberts, Doreen Schofield

Visitors: Christine Embury, Annie Wysham (FoRRC), teacher and students from

Pascoe Vale Secondary School.

Ainger participants: 10 student finalists, related teachers and family

Visiting Rotarians: Pres. Chris Wang + 5 members of RC of Melbourne.

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The Joys of Selling Raffle Tickets Tim Baker and the RYAP Raffle

We have learned that two people can consistently raise $100 in just over an hour by selling one book of 20 Raffle tickets. It does depend on the venue, for example excellent locations in fine weather were Edinburgh Gardens, Pets on Parade, Victoria Gardens and the Richmond Plaza.

However, not every Rotarian or their partner enjoys the task of selling raffle tickets and some even hate it. Of course it is not surprising as it is an unpleasant experience to receive rejection to your invitation to help disadvantaged young people who live in the high rise estates of the City of Yarra. Yet we can learn a great deal from the experience about human behaviour.

While some people might say, “not interested,” others will create a story to avoid having to tell you the truth. “ I don’t have any cash - I will come back after I have been to the ATM” or “I just have enough money for a pie’’, “ I already bought one yesterday!” or “ I just hate the Yarra City Council”, “ Why should I help them, nobody helps me”, “ I will see you after buying my groceries”, “I already contribute to charity”. “ I live in the Northern Territory”!

Fortunately, of every four who reject your invitation one person or a family will stop, listen to your description of the Rotary Youth Arts Project, discover the raffle prizes and spend $5 and even more. I estimate about 800 passers-by will have bought a raffle ticket from our outdoor sales. They come from all over Melbourne and Australia. Some did so because they

trust “Rotary”, most because they “care about disadvantaged young people in our society”, some “because they came from the high rise estates”, or “live close to them” Some just wanted to “make a donation.” Many were young, with their partners and their children. Some were connected to the arts and appreciated the Dance, Circus and Photography focus. But most of all - they cared.

We are now in the final days of our Raffle Fund Raising. The winning tickets will be drawn on 21st May and the Prizes distributed. Yet the most common comment was, “ I don’t expect to win a prize; the important thing is the disadvantaged young people.”

A huge thank you to all the Rotarians and partners who are selling their own ticket book, and finally, a special thank you to the following who have given their time on a Saturday to handle rejection and the satisfaction of meeting some fantastic people. Ann Baker, Jean Marc Berthier, Jo and Michael Cowling, Ben and Chris Hosking, Neale Jackson, Janice Kesterton, John and Glenys Liddell, Jennie List, Colin Looker, Bob Mactier, Kieran Moore, Trevor and Maureen Pang, Barry and Sue Roberts, Barbara Speedie, Annie Wysham.

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Club NewsSimon introduces newest Friend

of RRC. As was announced two

weeks ago, Simon and Elissa now have a baby brother for Ruby.

Here is our first picture of young

Patrick Marriott, born on 3rd May,

sound asleep in the arms of his

beaming father. Congratulations to

Elissa (who did the hard work) and

Simon. Doubtless we will be seeing

young Patrick at future social

events.

Rules and Constitution & Bylaws

Committee. To resolve an

outstanding issue concerning the

Rules and Constitution of RCR, PE

Jean-Marc Berthier is proposing to

the Board that a “Rules and Constitution & Bylaws” Committee

be appointed to prepare a proposed

revision of RCR Constitution &

Bylaws and to incorporate the RI

legislation council’s recent

decisions. More details to come

after the board has discussed the proposal.

The Trivia Night, I am informed, has not been cancelled, merely postponed.

Watch this space.

The Leader Newspaper – RRC

Advertising. John Benger reports that

in The Leader on Wednesday 23rd there

will be a large advert for Rotary,

dominated by Polio Plus, with reference

to Richmond Club. John explains that the reason for not making RRC the main

focus is that the advert is paid for out

of funds we obtained in a competitive

process for funding from RI. The RI

rules say the adverts must promote the

image of Rotary and not club events.

The guidelines were quite strict and included pressure to use RI prepared

material. This explains why the

advertisements are generic rather than

Richmond specific.

From the same funding, we have also ordered a number of pull up banners

and will place more ads. This is all

excellent for the club.

Appointment of a RYAP Project

Coordinator. The details have been

finalized by Dancehouse appointing a

Project Coordinator to coordinate the

RYAP.

Slade Literary Award. Of the 13

schools invited to take part, 6 have so far accepted. Mark Slade has kindly

continued the funding as agreed last

year. The guest speaker on September

3rd will be Claire Saxby, children’s

author.

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Phil vGP goes under the knife Phil van Gaalen Prentice did not

expect to be on the receiving end of

the hospital service when he went

off to Israel. However, when life

became a pain he found himself a

patient rather than a volunteer.

Dateline: Nazareth – 15th May.

Greetings everyone,

Some plans that I had last weekend to

go to Jerusalem and the West Bank

have had to be put on hold as I

managed to get myself hospitalised last

Thursday with a case of appendicitis.

I woke on Thursday with a severe pain

in my side and after being examined in

emergency was taken into surgery as

soon as was possible. After having the offending organ removed I then spent

several days in the hospital which were

uneventful apart from a mild fever that

I had a little trouble shaking off. In the

end I was very fortunate because they

told me later that it was almost ready to

burst!

I am now staying with the Hospital

Director and his wife so that I do not

have to worry about climbing the stairs

to my apartment. To ease my suffering

I am enjoying cable TV, an abundance

of sweets from friends, and gourmet

cooking by my hosts.

Everyone is being really great to me

and treating me with a lot of love and

concern. The hospital is also a really

great place to be at if you are ever sick

in Israel. The staff are nothing short of

tremendous and treat you with a lot of

kindness and compassion.

Out of this though I have learned

something interesting; Being full of drugs does wonders for language skills!

According to Mona (from the kitchen) and Jan (an American volunteer) who

saw me when I was doped up to my

eyeballs and just out of surgery I was able to have a full conversation with her

in Arabic and spoke it rather well.

The lesson that I am taking away from

this is the more loaded you are on

anything the better the linguist you

become .

Well I need to get back to my TV,

coffee, ice cream and sweets now so I

hope you are all well and I look forward

to seeing you again soon.

Regards, Phillip

Touring A group of Australians were travelling by tour bus through

Holland. As they stopped at a cheese farm, a young guide led

them through the process of cheese making, explaining that

goat's milk was used.

She showed the group a lovely green hillside where many goats

were grazing.

"These" she explained "are the older goats put out to pasture

when they no longer produce."

She then asked "What do you do in Australia with your old

goats?"

A spry old gentleman answered, “They send us on bus tours!"

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At the Ainger Award evening

Chairman Ben Hosking presents thank you gifts to Don and Margot Kinsey Pres Janice enjoys the event.

Rotarian Nigel Peck who provided accommodation

for the heats and

donated the prizes for the heat winners

L to R: Laura John, Anna Lane, Anthony Austen Wishart and James Garrick

Margot and DG Bernie Walshe David Ainger awarding the prizes The late

Ern Ainger

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District 9800 News Come and welcome District 9800

GSE Team Home. The Rotary Club of Altona invites all interested Rotarians of

District 9800 to dinner to celebrate the return of our District’s “Group Study Exchange Team” from their exchange with District 1580 in the Netherlands. Learn of their experiences and

share their clogs. See and hear how worthwhile Group Study Exchange is. Date: Tuesday 12th June 2007 Time:

7.00pm for 7.30pm Venue: Grand Star Receptions, Cnr. Grieve Parade & Doherty’s Road, Altona North. (Melways: Map 54 G1). Dancing to the music of “Double Chance”. The cost for 4 course meal is $45.00. (Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks included. Spirits at bar prices). R.S.V.P. by 31st May, to Rotary Club of Altona. P.O. Box 138 Altona 3018, or John Bussey 9749 2894 or 0412 068 848 or jan@econweld.com.au.

Dinner for RI President Bill and

Lorna Boyd. This dinner is at the Moonlight Receptions, 622 Nicholson Fitzroy on Saturday 2nd June, $60 per person, includes pre-dinner drinks and canapés, the two-course meal and beverages. The Richmond party so far comprises Judy and John, Janice, John B, John G, Jean-Marc and Flora, Nia,

Trevor and Maureen, which makes 10. If anyone else wants to go, please let President Janice know asap, and if any of the above want to cancel, likewise.

South Yarra Rotary is having a breakfast at South Yarra Tennis Club, 7.15 for 7.30 am on Tuesday 5th June, cost $35. Highly recommended speaker is Margot Spalding ( Telstra Business Woman of the Year). Margot’s success is inextricably linked to the successful furniture business, JIMMY POSSUM, of which she is co-owner and co-director. Her achievement is all the more remarkable given that she is the mother of seven children and has succeeded in

what is a traditionally

male-dominated industry.

Proceeds going to Smith Family. Please let President Janice know if you wish to go.

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ROMAC News: www.romac.org.au/news.shtml

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TODAY’S MEETING is a Heritage Cluster Meeting Richmond welcomes our fellow Cluster Club Rotarians

Topic: Israel

Judges: Ian van Gaalen Prentice

Chair: David Bibby

Duty

Roster

This Month

May

Alternate &

June

E: John Liddell E: Miles Schofield Greeter, Badges &

Welcome

to visitors: L: Judy Nettleton L: Ian McIntyre

E: Michael O’Sullivan E: Barbara Speedie Head

Table &

Banners: L: Trevor Pang L: Neale Jackson

Cashier L: Brian Irving E: Mark Dwyer/Sue Bolton

Gentle reminder: If you are unable to carry out the rostered duty above, it is your responsibility please to

organise a substitute. Thanks

28 May Sue Bolton

4 June Simon Marriott

11 June n/a

18 June Gavin Martin

Nominated Chairpersons

(Please notify Rob Mactier if you cannot do) 25 June

Celebrations 21st – 27th May 2007

Birthdays

Stephen Pitney 22nd Partners’ Birthdays

Andrea Michaelides 22nd Sally O’Sullivan 24th

Wedding Anniversaries None

Induction Anniversaries Nigel Peck 21st

Venue: Amora Hotel Riverwalk, 649 Bridge Road, Richmond.

For your diary: Note: (E) = evening meeting, (L) = lunchtime meeting

28 May (L) Speaker: Janice Florence (Shine On Award Nominee)

Topic: An interesting life.

4 June (E) Speaker: Marilyn Lambert Topic: Justice Department

11 June No meeting

18 June (E) Speaker: Melissa Carfax-Foster Topic: Epworth Hospital

25 June (E) Changeover Night: Venue TBA

Finally: "The only thing chicken about Israel is their soup."

Bob Hope (1903 - 2003) British-American entertainer

Bulletin Editor 2006/07: John Liddell: liddellz@bigpond.net.au

Richmond Rotary Website: http://www.rotaryrichmond.org.au