this week s meeting— daniel woodrow
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Meeting Details
When: Tuesday evenings
6.30 pm for 7.00 pm
Zoom meeting
2nd and 4th Tuesday each month
via link from
Or phone 0408 501 542
Physical meeting
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Venue: Tosaria’s Cafe
60 Henderson Rd
Rowville
Visitors are very welcome.
Please contact:
Kevin Harrison - Membership Chair 0419 919 011
Marg Vesey - President
0455 500 428
Board meetings—1st Monday of the month at 5.30 pm by Zoom.
The speaker this week, Daniel Woodrow, started work with Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND) Victoria when his father was in the advanced stages of this disease. Hence Daniel’s role as Manager of Supporter Development and Communication is as much a passion as a job.
Daniel gave a very illuminating talk that highlighted some basic information about MND.
MND, a progressive, neurological disease which is fatal in all cases, kills off the neurones that send the messages to the muscles. This disease can manifest itself in many different ways, such as ‘drop foot’, or changes in speech. Diagnosis is generally made by ruling out everything else that could cause the symptoms and the average life expectancy after diagnosis is 27 months. There are generally about 450 people in Victoria suffering from MND at any given time. About 90% of MND sufferers are sporadic cases, with no apparent cause, while 10% are familial due to a genetic cause.
About half of the staff at MND work to provide guidance and liaison with support services such as NDIS, while the other work of MND is to provide sufferers with equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs, reclining armchairs and the like. In particular, sufferers over 65 will be provided with support as they will not be eligible for NDIS packages. MND also provides information ses-sions about the MND pathway that lies ahead and contributes about $400,000 per annum to research. Despite the amount of research being conducted into MND, the complexity of this dis-ease is making progress towards a cure very slow and Daniel feels it is unlikely that a cure will be found any time soon.
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February 2 2021 Newsletter 25 2020-2021
This week’s meeting—Daniel Woodrow
Daniel Woodrow from MND Victoria
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International Assembly for 2021-2022
Due to the pandemic, the International Assembly this year is being
conducted as a virtual gathering, from February 1—11. This event
provides the opportunity to acknowledge the international nature of
Rotary with participants from more than 200 countries, for training
sessions for the DGsE and for inspiring messages from the World
President and the President Elect. As part of his presentation, Presi-
dent Holger Knaack stressed the five values of Rotary, service, fellow-
ship, diversity, integrity and leadership.
One highlight of the IA each year is the announcement by the
President Elect of the theme for the next Rotary year, which is shown
in the graphic below.
Reminder
Now we are meeting in person, it is
time to gather
up any corks
and used
stamps to deliv-
er to Murray
Wilson, who can
move them on
to further usefulness.
In addition, the collection of coins
and notes to go to UNICEF, organ-
ised by Ron Brooks, is still in opera-
tion. While no one has collected
any foreign coinage from their
travels in the last 11 months, many
people have been cleaning out cup-
boards and may have found some
forgotten booty.
World President Holger Knaack and President Elect Shekhar Mehta,
with their partners
President Elect Shekhar Mehta and Rashi Mehta announce the theme
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‘The Week that’s been’
Club happenings this week:
• Application is being made for a Community Grant to support Foot-
hills Community Care and the Girl Guides by refurbishing the FTG
Guide Hall. Hopefully the grant will be sufficient to refurbish the
whole kitchen.
• A team has been entered for the Relay for Life for Knox at $25 per
team member. This event will be on Saturday March 13 from 12
noon—10 pm. Team members will not need to be there for the
whole time but there will need to be someone on the track at any
given time. Club banners and the Club gazebo will be erected to
publicise the presence of Rotary and the baton being used will be
the R100 baton.
• The Peppertree Hill Retirement Village ladies have been inspired to
help out with the Santa sacks for Backpacks 4 VIC Kids and have
been busily sewing. They have also let us know that they have an-
other collection of goods ready to be delivered to the Backpacks
factory in Cranbourne West.
• It was agreed that the Club will run a virtual ANZAC Day service
again.
Reflections on an Australia Day event
Neil Marshall last Tuesday attended an Australia Day event with President Marg Vesey at Monbulk Football Club rooms. This event was to celebrate community groups, such as the Fire Brigade, which are so crucial to rural communities.
Neil was very impressed with the sense of community that was in evidence on this day.
He also enjoyed revisiting the football ground where he played games of footy as a young man and where he won a Grand Final.
Multi-District Conference 2021
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Rowville-Lysterfield recipe book
Members would be aware that Back Packs 4 VIC Kids distributed thousands of Santa
sacks to children in out-of-home care for Christmas 2020, and that several Club mem-
bers contributed their sewing skills to make some Santa sacks.
President Marg, in her usual organised way, has sourced the materials required to make
several hundred Santa sacks for next year and is keen to do this task early in the year.
So, volunteers are invited to take part in a working bee on Saturday February 13th at
the Vesey’s home, 12 Clow Ave, Ferntree Gully, from 10 am— 2 pm. There are plenty of
jobs not requiring sewing expertise so any helpers will be gladly welcomed.
If everyone brings a small plate to share, we will take a break for lunch. Please let Marg know if you intend to be
there.
Rotary has survived for 100 years in Australia.
We have survived 2020.
For many, cooking and eating was a large part of gaining joy and
fulfilment in this abnormal year just past.
To celebrate, let’s share some of the recipes that have contributed to
keeping us on a steady keel during 2020.
The recipes might be:
• newly found, but now a family favourite
• something shared with other friends and family during this time
• a vintage recipe from an old cookbook, maybe even in your mother’s
handwriting
• contributing to building your repertoire, such as sourdough bread making.
There might be a story attached to the recipe, or a special tip for success, or some deeper understanding of
the role of various ingredients that could be shared.
Any or all of these will be welcome.
Please send your recipes to [email protected] or [email protected], for compilation and
distribution as a memento in the centenary year.
Working bee for Back Packs 4 VIC Kids
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Daniel Woodrow MND Vic—contd
• Observed at a local restaurant…. enough said.
• We send our love and sympathy to Heather on the death
of her mother this week, at the wonderful age of 95.
• Neil and Michelle are enjoying their Sydney sojourn, although their
Christmas plans were upended by the lockdown in parts of Sydney. We
look forward to seeing them back in Melbourne at the end of Feb.
• DGE Daryl and partner Jenny take another step on the ‘DG road’ this
week by attending multiple sessions of the virtual International
Assembly. Not quite the same as being in Florida with 550 other DGsE,
but a lot safer in this time of rampant coronavirus in the US!
• Now that interstate travel is possible, Jeff and Veronica are enjoying
their annual trip to Kirra Beach to recharge their batteries.
• Great to see Bob back with us, looking a picture of health.
• How wonderful it is to be able to meet again in-person,
after 11 months of only seeing each other on Zoom! Fin-
gers crossed that this situation can be maintained
throughout the year.
• To amend an error made in last week’s newsletter, we congratulate
James and Beverley who will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary
next week.
D9810 Vision for
Clubs in 2020-
2021
Clubs that are inspired to
collaborate on bigger, bold-
er Community, International
and Vocational projects in
a season of limited funds
and bigger needs; clubs that
are not only surviving but
Objects of Rotary 1. The development of
acquaintance as an oppor-
tunity for service;
2. High ethical standards in
business and professions;
the recognition of the wor-
thiness of all useful occupa-
tions; and the dignifying of
each Rotarian’s occupation
as an opportunity to serve
society;
3. The application of the ideal
of service in each Rotarian’s
personal, business and com-
munity life.
4. The advancement of inter-
national understanding, good-
will and peace through a world
fellowship of business and
professional persons united in
the ideal of service.
Daniel also outlined the communication technology available under the
brand name ‘Eye Gaze’, which involves a screen and a camera that tracks
the movement of the pupil of the eye, which is then converted into
speech. This technology needs intensive training and is tiring to use but
when mastered is an invaluable means of communication. Daniel high-
lighted the abilities of this technology when he described how his father
used this method to speak at his wedding.
A final point to note is that MND Victoria is a different organisation to
Neal Daniher’s FightMND organisation, which concentrates on research
towards finding a cure.
This was a very interesting talk and we appreciate Daniel making the time
available to visit us.
Rowville Roundup
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Duty Roster and Forward Program 2020-2021
Date Event
May 1-2 Virtual District Conference
Week commencing
May 23
District Assembly (by Zoom)
June 26 District Changeover—when our member
Daryl Moran becomes District Governor
Diary Dates for 2021
Date Registration Chair Director of Fun Program
February—Peace building and conflict prevention/resolution
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zoom
NA Jeff John Gerry Lane
‘ Vinnie’s supporting the Community’
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physical
Neil M Max Alan Combined meeting with a local Lions
Club
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zoom
NA James Gary TBA
March—Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
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physical
Bob David Murray Daryl and Jenny Moran
Reflections from the virtual
International Assembly
7 Working bee as part of Clean-up Australia followed by a BBQ at the home of
Jeff and Veronica Somers
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zoom
NA Steve Anita Planning meeting to finalize details
of the Baton Relay/Relay for Life
13 Ba Baton Relay/ Relay for Life
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Physical with
zoom speaker
Rajeev Neil W Kevin Lien Trinh
Project Manager ‘End Trachoma
by 2020’ Project
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zoom
NA Daryl Jenny Tim Conolan
TLC for Kids
30 Barefoot Bowls—further details to come
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Let’s support our members in their business endeavours….
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A reminder that we have booked to be part of the Clean Up Australia Day in
2021 Sunday 7th March, 2021
9.30 am to 12 noon
Bags and other equipment will be provided.
We will be cleaning up: Kellett’s Rd (Stud Rd to Napoleon Rd, both sides)
Napoleon Rd (Wellington Rd to Stud Rd, both sides)
Meeting place: Rowville Lakes Shopping Centre
Kellett’s Rd, Rowville at 9.30 am
Lunch at Jeff Somers’ home afterwards.
Please email Jeff to let him know you will be part of this activity.
Clean Up Australia—diary date
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2020-21 BOARD MEMBERS
President Margaret Vesey
Vice-President Kevin Harrison
Secretary Heather Eddy
Treasurer Neil White
President Elect Murray Wilson/
Kevin Harrison
Immediate Past President Rajeev Wadhwa
Past President Alan Lunghusen
Director Carol Constantine
2020-21 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Community Jenny Moran
Youth Service Jeff Somers
Foundation Murray Wilson
International Alan Lunghusen
Vocational Jeff Somers
Public Relations James Wilson
Membership/Facebook Kevin Harrison
OTHER ROLES
Rowville Secondary
College Council Rep Rajeev Wadhwa
Lysterfield Primary
School Council Rep Marg Vesey
Newsletter Jenny Moran
Website Alan Lunghusen
Club Protection Officer Corinne Baillie
Program Co-ordinator Carol Constantine
Zoom Co-ordinator Rajeev Wadhwa
On-to-Conference Heather Eddy
President Nominee David Lumb
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