District Governor 9465

2014/15

Brian Eddy

&

Pamela

Team 2014-15

President

Mike Nella Secretary

Brian McCallum Treasurer

Bob Cooper

Attendance this week

Total Members 26

Exempt

Apologies 1

Make-up 2

Attended 22

Honorary Member

Guests 2

Visitors 1

Partners 2

92 %

Facts & Figures

Raffle Lee D & Bob C

Heads & Tails

Mike N

Birthdays:

Trish P 31st

Ann S 2nd

Stephen C 6th

Anniversary:

Norm & Karen 1st

Club Anniversary:

If you had any we hope

you had a good day

Meets Monday

6 for 6.30pm

At Rotary Hall

Brownell Crescent, Medina

Visitors always welcome

President Mike

The Rotary Club of Kwinana District 9465 Western Australia Chartered: 22 April 1971

Coming Events March 2015

Literacy Month April 2015 Mon 6th No meeting Easter Monday Mon 13th BBQ meeting partners invited Wed 15th Board meeting Mon 20th Club meeting Eric Blogg ClubRunner Sat 25th Anzac Day Dawn Breakfast Mon 27th No meeting Public Holiday

Attendance Officer: Greg Williams 9419 5834

Apologies by Saturday pm please

What a great week we had in Albany,

District 9465 Conference was a great success, great venue, great organisation, great food

and fellowship but above all the program was first class,

MC Peter Lawrence did a nice job, articulate with a good mix of humour.

Keynote speakers were all excellent, with the standouts in my opinion,

Donna Cross (Online traps for young and old) Professor Lyn Beasley (Science)

Paul Daly (WA Police) Malcom Smith & Tracy Hilton (Teen Challenge)

Who could forget 12 year old Bonny the beautiful young lady with the magnificent

voice.

The unqualified standout had to be Graham Edwards OA Graham is currently the WA

State President of the RSL. And spoke on the 100 years of Anzac Commemoration, what

a fantastic presentation given with emotion and personal experience, Graham lost both

legs during the Vietnam war.

A visit to the Anzac Memorial while in Albany is a very worthwhile and rewarding

experience.

Great weekend, good food, and even better fellowship especially for the group of us

that stayed at the Caravan Park.

No 33 30th Mar. 2015

Bulletin

Rotary International President

Gary C.K. Huang

Rotary Club of Taipei

Taiwan

President Mike Nella

President’s Pen

Club Meeting 30

th March 2015

President Mike welcomes everyone to our meeting with a special welcome to guest speaker

Chiropractor Dr Gordon Benz and partner Christina, Wisdom Okpara, Deryl Wallhead and

Gladys Blogg.

Mike thanked everyone involved in last weekend’s events, Mike joined Rotaractors at an

event in Rockingham, and club members were involved in the City of Kwinana’s

Neighbourhood Day.

Mike also promoted several upcoming events by other Rotary Clubs, these are mentioned in

PE Max Birds report.

Christina and Dr Gordon Benz with President Mike

Speak when you are angry--and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret.

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody

The perfect bureaucrat anywhere is the person who manages to make no decisions

and escape all responsibility.

Secretary: PP Brian McCallum

Inward Correspondence.

Rotary Club of Rockingham. Quiz Night Fund Raiser.

City of Kwinana. Tax Invoice & Paid Receipt.

Rotary Club of Hervey Bay City QLD. Fund Raising Legacy. “Anzac Biscuits”

Caritas Australia. Newsletter.

Australia Post. Renewal Post Offices Box Services.

City of Kwinana. Remittance Advice. Australia Day & Neighbours Day Event.

Young Endeavour Youth Scheme. Request or Sponsorship.

Returned Services League of Australia Inc. Wreath for Memorial on Anzac Day.

Leukaemia Foundation. Request for Donation.

Wellard & District Probus Club. Committee 2015/2016.

Rotary Club of Kojonup. Donation.

Fremantle Ports. Newsletter.

E-Mail from Curtis Pratt. Information for Valk Sponsorship.

Outward Correspondence.

Nil.

Would members please note that any correspondence received or posted by yourself, please ensure a copy is forwarded to your Secretary.

Treasurer: PDG Bob Cooper

Bills paid, money in the bank

Bob has requested that when the Air-Con is on please keep the

doors closed, it’s the only sensible thing to do!

30th

March 2015

Re Club service

12th

April Wellard markets

13th

April BBQ fund raiser at the club (Self Catering)

15th

April combined meeting with our 5 zone clubs

18th

April City markets

20th

April Club forum

22nd

April Board meeting

New Markets is still looking good and John Iriks will keep you updated with the progress and I will

continue to work on them thru John

1. District Conference was great and good time was held by all that went

2. Zone meeting was held with the P’s & PE’s of the five Rotary Clubs Working with AG Barry

Berger we are looking at a combined project

3. Also looking at a combined meeting with all 5 clubs on 15th

April at a venue TBA

4. Wellard Markets looking good and will shift to the Mall in April great job Wendy

5. Club shirts have advised James to stop wasting his time, if Club members want a shirt then they

will arrange their own within the club guidelines (Don’t ask me what they are)

6. PP Edd and his helpers have started painting the caravan thanks Edd & crew

7. Busy bees there are a number of items still outstanding on our wish list, it has been sent to all

members, a copy placed on the wall, and a big thank you to the members that have taken on some of

the tasks

Re: International

The international Committee has carried out the following

Surplus school computer have send letters to about 9 Clubs and have receive a cheque for

$1,000.00 from Kojonup and Mount Barker has promised a $1,000.00 Fremantle has also expressed

an interest in the program

The international committee is waiting on final approval from Foundation for the Global Grant

GG 1526296 (Still) appears the previous Global Grant GG 1420289 has to be closed first, as Timor-

Leste is over the limit of 10 Global Grants. final report has been submitted and signed off at this end

(So still waiting)

I will be Guest Speaker At Mandurah Districts on April 14th

, and Mill Point on the 8th

May 2015

Rotary Clubs of Rockingham, Palm Beach, Albany Port, Dili and Kwinana have deposited their

funds to our International operating account

Still waiting on Southern Districts and Byford to Confirm they are joining the project

Max Bird

PE 2014/15

President Elect 2014/15 Max Bird

Rotary Club of Kwinana; Club Service Director

Kwinana Rotary Club International Manager

Project Manager for RAWCS 21-2011-12 project

Club Projects Director

PP Ian Critchley

PP Bob Thompson

Foundation Dir.

PP Genevieve Carr

Vocational

PDG John Iriks

Community

Project Director’s Report.

The next Wellard Village Markets will be held on Sunday 12th

April 2015.

The WVM will be moving to the town centre, all arrangements are

now in place. WVM committee decided to continue supporting the

WVM in their new location until at least the end of June 2015

club board to

City Square Markets to be held on Saturday 18th

April 2015

Safety Coordinator Ian C will ensure traffic signs and road closers

are in place by 7am.

Plans to have at least 5 restaurant meetings during 2014/15

Meeting scheduled for 13th

April will now be a BBQ meeting at

our club BBQ area. Partners invited.

Bendigo Bank, John is delighted to announce that the lease will be

signed this week, opening all being well by 30th

June.

Plans for Anzac Day are well underway, we are waiting for

confirmation of numbers, between 700 and 800 the suggested

total.

RYPEN: Application forms sent to local schools, any members

know of any suitable candidates just let me (Lorraine) know.

Andy Valk Foundation applications are also due to be released.

Neighbourhood Event on 29th

March 11am till 2.30 pm, was held

at Calista Oval, Mike Metcalf organised, Bouncy Castle, food etc.

catering for 300.

We did all that was required but unfortunately the people did not

turn up for what would have been a great day.

Fridge Medical Information magnets, many hundreds distributed

around town, members they are available to you for a $2 donation.

Visit your club webpage. http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?accountid=8106

or type Kwinana Rotary Club into ‘Google’

Members please log-in and utilise this 21st century too.

PE Max Bird

International

Lorraine Lucas

Youth

PP John Brennan

Membership

PP Chris Oughton

Public Relations Dir.

Guest Speaker: Dr Gordon Benz Chiropractor

Gordon has been in private practice for 17 years and in Kwinana 15 years.

All up spent 11 years studying at university (A 3 year post graduate

Paediatricts degree, a Bachelor of Science from UWA as well as a Master in

Chiropractic from Macquarie University. Was a supervising Clinician for 7 years at Murdoch University

Chiropractic Clinic. Gordon has a passion for health sciences and understanding and promoting health.

Straight-Forward Chiropractic operate from Mears Avenue, Parmelia.

Gordon says as we are all aging our spinal column and bone joints degenerate which is why we need to

look after them, wear and tear will take its toll. A few simple exercises on a daily basis will go a long way

towards slowing down the aging process. We need to put movement into our spine and neck to keep them

flexible, the old saying “don’t use it you lose it” is certainly true.

One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to ‘Drink Water’ 2 litres a day preferably. This provides

the building blocks to maintain our cartilage in our spine and joints.

In old age we need ‘independence’ and regular movement is the key to preserve our independence.

One thing to remember while exercising is while your spine, neck and joints need movement, only move

them to the point where is no sharp pain as this can be detrimental to your joints.

The team at Straight-Forward

Annette Harris Christopher Sneijders Christina Benz Gordon Benz

Massage Hypnotherapist Chiro Assistant Chiropractor

At Straight-Forward Chiropractic we pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering a patient centered service.

We strongly believe that everyone deserves to live a life that is inspired and enjoyable, free from debilitating pain

and poor spinal function.

Our promise to you is that we will do all that is possible to assist you achieve your personal health goals. We will

do this through appropriate diagnosis and treatment of spinal subluxation.

We acknowledge that each patient is unique and as such offer a tailor made program of care whilst taking all care

possible to avoid unnecessary cost, pain, or loss of time. http://test.benzchiropractic.com.au/

Thanks provided by PP Edd Samut

Fine Session Sergeant PP John Wallhead

Max B: Kerb jumping while parking at Denmark Town Centre.

Michael M: Took a phone call during a Conference Session, Ruth couldn’t get into

their van at the caravan park, “Give the door a good hard pull’ says Michael.

All is OK and Michael returned the Conference. So as not be embarrassed by perhaps

another phone call Michael switched off his phone.

Three hours later Michael checks his phone ‘missed call from Ruth’

Michael quickly makes a return call only to find Ruth has been stuck in the van for the

last three hours because she couldn’t get the door open to get out. !!!!!!!

Bob C: Last seen leaving the caravan park with Wendy driving the car pulling the

van. Must be worth a fine.

Sam C: Came to the cancelled meeting last Monday, his excuse he couldn’t hear what

was said because the dog ate his hearing aid.???

Chris O: Pay up for NZ poor show last weekend.

Sam C: Pinched Chris O’s seat at the dinner table.

Gordon B: Sat there looking pleased when Christine took their empty plates to the

kitchen.

Eric B: Also looking pleased because Gladys took the empty plates away.

Sam C: Max had a plate, bread roll, butter and serviette ready for when he got his

meal only to find that Sam had nicked it all.

James S: For requesting ice-cream with his rocky-road.

Edd S: Phone call.

Bob C: Greg was the last to leave the yard on Sunday, got to lock the gate, set of

keys in the lock. Guess who’s they were

Polio this week 25th March 2015

Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) was launched this week in

Bangladesh, as part of global efforts to introduce the

vaccine globally by end-2015, ahead of the planned switch

from trivalent OPV to bivalent OPV in early 2016.

“Together with GPEI, Gavi is supporting an unprecedented

push to introduce IPV into most countries by the end of

2015. Strong routine immunization is an essential factor to

interrupt and maintain zero polio transmission,” commented

Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

The GPEI is currently accepting applications from students

and recent graduates interested in summer 2015 internships

at the World Health Organization.

District 9465 Albany Conference March 2015

Invitation to a social night Wednesday 15TH April 2015

@ Riverton Rossmoyne Bowling Club

Tuscan Street, Rossmoyne 6 pm for 6.30 pm

$28 pp

Rotary Club of Rockingham Quiz Night Saturday 2

nd May 2015

@

Ocean Clipper Inn

6.30pm

Tables of 8 $10pp

Bar available (No BYO)

Bring your own nibbles MC - Doug Bamford

Bookings 9592 5689 or 0410 082 742 or 0419 770 669

Gladys, Deryl and Ruth

Break for lunch Denmark

Out and about in the Denmark region

Eagerly waiting for proceedings to

begin

Makeup opportunities

Rockingham: Monday 6pm for 6.30 Ocean Clipper Inn

Palm beach: Wednesday 6pm for 6.30 Ocean Clipper Inn

Cockburn Thursday 7.15am for 7.30 Cockburn Seniors Centre

Fremantle Wednesday 6pm for 6.30 Villa Roma 12 High Street Fremantle

Byford & Districts Monday 6.15pm for 6.45 Byford Tavern, South W Hwy

Rotary Club of Kwinana Inc Contributions welcome: eblogg@bigpond.com

Hot Cross Buns History

Dating back to medieval times, the buns were traditionally eaten on Good Friday,

but they are now popular all around the Easter season. These sweet treats,

fragrant with fruit and spices, are marked with a cross, either slashed into the

dough before baking, or drizzled on in icing afterwards. The history of hot cross

buns dates far back to the pre-Christian era. It is thought that they are descendants

of the small cakes offered to Eostre, the goddess of spring. They may have been marked with a cross

even in ancient times, to represent the four quarters of the moon. In later centuries the church, unable to

stamp out ancient pagan traditions, decided instead to "Christianise" the buns by associating the cross

with that of Jesus.

Paschal bread, made in a round shape, is very popular in Eastern Europe [in Russia it is known as

paska.] The German Easter loaf is Osterstollen and in the Netherlands people eat a sweet bread filled

with raisins and currants called paasbrod.

Ever wondered what the Easter Bunny and chocolate eggs have to do with the resurrection of Christ? In fact, Easter has its roots in Pagan times. In Northern Europe, the Anglo-Saxons held an annual spring festival for Eostre, “goddess of the growing light of spring”. Her symbol was the rabbit, for its high fertility rate, while eggs represented new life. These traditions were later incorporated into Christianity, with stories of an enchanted rabbit who lays eggs surfacing in 17th century Germany. The date of Easter is still calculated according to the moon.

Q: What happened to the egg when he was tickled too much? A: He cracked up.

Q: What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards? A: A receding hareline.

Q: Why was the Easter Bunny so upset? A: He was having a bad hare day!

Q: How did the soggy Easter Bunny dry himself? A: With a hare dryer!

Q: What do you call a rabbit with fleas? A: Bugs Bunny!

source: http://www.jokes4us.com/holidayjokes/easterjokes/easteronelinersjokes.html