BULLETIN 1 NovemBER, 2012

Rotary Club of Brighton IncP.O. Box 206 Brighton VIC 3186District 9800 Club Number 18309Chartered: 24 September, 1973www.rotarybrighton.com.auNo. A23508S ABN 29 236 561 983

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This week: LADIES NIGHT

Seija KnightWorld acclaimed Opera SingerSeija Knight is an Opera Singer (Soprano) of Australian/Finnish origin and the daughter of our own Geoff Knight. She has been living in London for the past 7 years, since arriving from Australia to study at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Seija performs in opera productions, corporate events and private functions across the UK and Europe.

Seija’s beautiful voice can also be heard echoing around Covent Garden Market, where she performs popular songs and arias on a regular basis in the Lower Courtyard. Seija will be performing at our Club.

President Peter Sherman, Hon Louise Asher and PP Ian Mence who did an amazing job arranging for all the Ministers to attend the dinner making it a very enjoyable evening. A great compliment to Lousie, Ian & Brighton Rotary. See story page 2

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Next week - 8 November: Hon Kim Wells, Victorian Treasurer

“GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER” 3 November

WHERE WE MEET, WHAT TIME & WHAT HAPPENS!See page 6 for details.

John Ilhan Tribute Lunch - 16 Nov.Don’t miss this wonderful Event!

See page 7 for more details.

Club Members wait to go into Parliament House for dinner with the Pollies Tuesday 23 October. New Member Alan Jarrot and wife Colleen pictured at the end of the group were welcomed to their first Club Event.

Photograph by Andrew Raszevski 2011

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A large contingent of Rotarians and their partners met at the Middle Brighton Baths at 4.45pm to catch our coach ride to the city. Organiser Bruce Newham was on board as we picked up people in St Kilda Road on on the way to Parliament House. On arrival we made our way through the front door and then to the famous Government members meeting Room K where we were greeted by friendly staff offering refreshments. The room was soon filled to the brim with happy Rotarians and partners. President Peter Sherman brought us all to order and welcomed us all to the dinner and thanked PP Ian Mence for his work in arranging this event. Peter spoke about the format of the evening promising lots of ‘pollies’ would drop in from time to time during our dinner. A delicious entree of sliced smoked salmon and salad was then served and there was lots of fellowship with people moving from table to table during the evening. The first government politician to arrive was The Hon Martin Dickson who is the Minister for Education. He spoke about highly about Louise Asher as Deputy Leader and said she was the mortar that sticks them all together. He thanked us for our support of Louise. He was formally a teacher and school principal so well suited to his position. Victoria in his opinion was probably the best state for Education in Australia. He spoke further about the choices for education in Victoria and that they need to get the balance right. The Attorney General, The Hon Robert Clark then arrived and addressed us. He said that he believed we were to have smorgasbord of speakers during the night. He spoke about his concern with

improvements in community safety, reform in sentencing and young offenders. They were looking at a curfew for trouble makers, no go zones and alcohol deprivation. Also looking at abolition of suspended sentences and reform to small business laws, the building and construction industry especially with the rising cost of construction. Next the main course was delivered - the choice of grilled lamb chop or fish (Rock

Ling). Quite delicious! The waiter ensured that we were not short of a glass of wine and the glass never seemed to empty. Peter then introduced The Hon Louise Asher who spoke about being the Member for Brighton and her promise to reopen the New Street gates. This will happen next year in the form of boom gates. It was going to cost $20m to go underground. Louise also spoke about 4 topics:1. Surplus - all Coalition governments strive for this. 2. More productive work courses

3. Assist business funding and 4. Help existing small businesses. Tourism is Victoria’s No 2 export and recently a 650 strong export delegation went to China. There were 2000 interviews. Victoria wants more Chinese Tourists. Chinese tennis players have been offered wild cards for the Australian Open. She said Li Na especially loved Melbourne. Louise then spoke about what it’s like to be a politician starting at 8.30am each day and then finishing at 11pm. It’s a long day but she loves what she does and wouldn’t change anything. She mentioned that the bells might sound at any time and that she would have to go to the Chamber. We heard from two more speakers. First was The Hon Mary Wooldridge, Minister for Community Services, Mental Health and Women’s Affairs who said she was a Rotary exchange student earlier on in her life. Next was the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Energy and Resources and Gaming - The Hon Michael O’Brien who spoke about power - peak and off peak times. The bells started ringing and our Pollies departed to get to the Chamber. Coffee and chocolates were then served. Louise later came back to take us on a tour of the Upper andLower houses. This

she did and we were privileged to sit in these Chambers and listen to proceedings. With the evening finished we made our way outside to the awaiting coaches after a very enjoyable evening. Photo

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Tuesday, 23 October, 2012 - Parliament House Dinner:

An Even ing wi th the Po l l i e s !

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Chairman: Geoff KnightSpeaker/Entertainer: Seija KnightLocation: Milanos Bayview Room

Upcoming Meetings/Events:03/11/12 - “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”08/11/12 - The Hon Kim Wells - Treasurer of Victoria15/11/12 - Dr Barry Jones - Social Commentator 16/11/12 - The John Ilhan Tribute Lunch - MCG Member’s Dining Room22/11/12 - Graham Ashton - Deputy Commissioner of Police28/11/12 - The Elderly Citizens Christmas Lunch - Brighton International29/11/12 - Maxine McKew - Former MP (Ladies Night)16/12/12 - Christmas Lunch (Sunday) - Sandringham Yacht Club 20/12/12 - The Children’s Christmas Party (Ladies Night)

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Meeting 1 November - Ladies NightSergeant: Peter Johns Hosts: Mac Chapman, Brendan KierceProperty: Paul Laband, Kavin Crundell Front Desk: Stuart McIntyre, Peter HendersonRaffle: Brett Parkin, Arthur Hubbard

Meeting 8 NovemberChairman: Ian MenceSergeant: Geoff Knight Speaker: The Hon Kim Wells Location: Milanos Bayview RoomHosts: David Efron, Peter JohnsProperty: Darren Donnellan, Chris Sparrow Front Desk: Mike Rundle, Pat KearnsRaffle: Brett Parkin, Arthur HubbardCAN’T COME? YOU MUST FIND A REPLACEMENT! ROSTERED ON PROPERTY OR FRONT DESK? PLEASE BE ON DECK BY 5.30PM.

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Members & partners walk down the corridors of power towards the front door of Parliament House

IT’S EVERYTHING YOUTHOUGHT WE WEREN’TThe Pursuit of Excellence

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HIGHLIGHTS OFParliament House Dinner

ROTARYROYALTY!

JULIANENTERTAINSTHE LADIES

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Ò I wouldnÕ t want the Rotary Club of Brighton to cause the government to fall if I donÕ t get

to the chamber when the bell rings!Ó- said Deputy Premier Louise Asher near the end of the dinner

at Parliament House.

Ò I didnÕ t know the Upper House was so popular.Ó

- said a Minister noticing that the public gallery was pretty full.

Quotes of the week!Quotes of the week! As heard during the Dinner on 23 October:

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Mark down the date...Sunday, 16 December at 12 noon - 3.00pm.

That’s when our Christmas Party will be held at the beautiful Sandringham Yacht Club on the bay.

For bookings contact Greg Bigginon 0418 384 288

Christmas Lunch at the Sandy Yacht Club

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please contact Tom Buxton on 0428 324 809. There is an Early Bird Return by 12 December 2012 and you can register online at www.rotaryconference9800.org

We request the pleasure of your company at this wonderful fellowship dinner.A must event for dining, wining, fun and frivolity.

We have had a fabulous response.This is going to be a wonderful opportunity to meet and enjoy old and new friends.

We meet for Pre Dinner Drinks at Milano’s Hotel4 The Esplanade Brighton at 6.30pm Sharp. A draw will be made and homes will be decided.

Ô Guess WhoÕ s Coming to DinnerÕ Saturday 3 November

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Birthdays Eric Barr 20 October Merv Deutsher 22 October Barry Hickman 27 October Gavin Coote 28 October Mac Chapman 31 October

Anniversaries Don & Jill Cameron 28 October

Birthdays & Anniversaries

The Club meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at Milanos Hotel, The Esplanade, Brighton Beach.

Rotary Grace “For good food, good fellowship and the privilege

of service, we give you thanks O Lord.”Rotary Toast

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF BRIGHTON - DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES 2012/13

Ivan Vojlay

Bill HowleyRob Foster

Rob Foster

Barry Morris

Brett Parkin

Eric Barr

Graeme Watson

Ivan Vojlay

Julian GogliaMax MartinMichael RundleNorm ThomasPaul LabandRon Stark

Paul NicholsonCameron WardGraeme WatsonChris McGetrickKavin CrundellMark TraffordBrett Parkin

Kavin CrundellBruce Newham

Des ThomasErik VandenbergEric BarrNoel WilliamsAlbert BurgioRae BiggartIan Jones

Ivan Vojlay

Paul NicholsonRoger FairlamSven-Eric BredenbergGraeme WatsonBruce NewhamMark TraffordRob Foster

Stuart McIntyrePeter GreyDale HoyArthur HubbardRob NicholesCameron SpenceJim HayGeorge Jerzyk

David EfronPat KearnsGraeme WatsonRob Nicholes

Damien Hellard

Geoff Bentley

Bill Howley

Jeff Bartrum Geoff KnightGeoff ShawPeter GreyBill JeansDamien HellardPeter JohnsCameron SpenceBarry Hickman

Graeme WallaceGeoff Shaw Bruce NewhamRob NicholesDale HoyJim DonnellyDaryl ForgeJim HillCameron WardTony NaughtonGrant AzlinDavid SmythTrel AdamAndrew BirdKenyon McKiePaul LabandMichael RundleMichael Cassar

Daryl Forge David GrodskiAndrew BirdEric BarrDamien HellardStuart McIntyreEric VandenbergMichael Cassar

Stan RankinLindsay JonesBill KneebonePeter Whitechurch

Secretary - Arthur HubbardAssistant: Brendan Kierce

Geoff KnightFellowship

Geoff CunninghamFundraising

Tony RouseClub Services

Sergeants Community RYPEN/RYLA

Police Mentoring

Damien Hellard

Science Program

Norm Thomas

Youth in Sailing

Marketing, PR, Sponsorship& Strategic Planning

Art Show

Sportsman’s Night

Footy Tipping

ARHRF Dinner

Golf Day

Great Australia Day Swim

Brighton Lunch

John Ilhan Lunch

Changeover

Front Desk

Jim Hay

Ron StarkDaryl ForgeDamien HellardGraeme Watson (PR)

Norm Thomas

Senior Citizens Lunch

Barry HickmanDavid GrodskiNorm ThomasRob Tucker

David Smyth

Violence Free Families

Sven-Eric Bredenberg

Jim DonnellyBill HowleyCameron SpenceMax Martin

Barry Hickman

Community Awards

David Smyth

Club History

Ron Stark

Web Site & IT

Bruce NewhamPaul Nicholson

Brett ParkinArthur Hubbard

Raffle

Sven-Eric BredenbergTrel AdamPat Kearns Gavin CooteDavid EdenJulian GogliaBarry HickmanNic MardlingPaul LabandAndrew BirdChris SparrowCameron SpenceJim HillBarry MorrisJames Tisdall

Geoff Bentley

Community Services (contd) Property

Ron SherBob ChallisMac ChapmanMerv DeutsherDavid EfronDavid GrodskiGraham GudeLindsay JonesEric BarrDes ThomasJohn KingIan MencePaddy MichaelsonStan RankinDavid SmythAlex SpearNoel WilliamsAlbert BurgioPeter JohnsBrendan KierceAlan Pinkus

Hosts and Greet

Max Martin

Bulletin

Arthur HubbardTony Rouse

Rosters/Running Sheet

Guess Who/Dinner

Marysville

Cape Schank Golf

Mark Trafford (Captain)

Hackers

Geoff CunninghamBrendan Kierce

Lawn Bowls

Bob ChallisGreg Biggin

Christmas Lunch

Kenyon McKie

Glenn Ross

Damien HellardGerhard SommerNorman ThomasTony Nanfra

Herman Mott

Children’s Christmas Party

Tom Buxton

District Conference

Peter Henderson

Mayer Page Walk

Brett Parkin

Flinders Picnic

Peter Johns

Yacht Luncheon

Ian Mence

Parliament House

RAWCS/Timor LesteArthur Hubbard

International

Dale Hoy

Foundation

Michael Cassar

GSE

Phil Mellet (Deputy)

Damien Hellard

Norm Thomas

Membership

Stuart McIntyreBrett ParkinCameron SpenceDavid EfronRon Sher

Ivan Vojlay

Ivan Vojlay

Club Awards

John KingTom BuxtonRob NicholesDarren Donnellan

David Efron

Charitable Foundation

Bob ChallisGeoff CunninghamJohn McKellGeoff Shaw

Ron Sher

Norm Williams Fund

Peter JohnsStan Rankin

John King

Returning Officer

Rob Nicholes

Auditor

Trel Adams

Protection Officer

Bill Howley

Public Officer/Legal Advisor

John McKell

Other Committees

New Generation & Vocational

President - Peter ShermanVice Presidents:Stuart McIntyre

Geoff CunninghamPresident Elect - Pat Kearns

Treasurer - Roger Fairlam

John King 86/87

Past Presidents

EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR

HONOUR BOARD

Past District Governor

Royce Abbey Award

Rotary Grace:

“For good food, good fellowship and the privilege

of service, we give you thanks

O Lord.”

Daryl Forge Community Services

Os Bayliss* 73/74Jack Joel 74/75Ian Stevenson* 75/76Peter Thomson 76/77Merv Deutsher 77/78Mayer Page* 78/79Geoff Smith 79/80Des Thomas 80/81David Shaw 81/82Vern Barberis* 82/83Robert Ward 83/84Ted Wall-Smith* 84/85Richard Thurston* 85/86Alan Pinkus 86/87John Osborne 87/88Peter Johns 88/89Noel English* 89/90Stan Rankin 90/91Jeff Bartrum 91/92

Gavin CooteGeoff CunninghamDarren DonnellanKen Gallaher

Barry HickmanDale HoyFrank NicolazzoCameron Ward

Four Avenues of Service

Rob Nicholes

Double Sapphire Fellows (contd) Fellows (contd)

Sapphire

Fellows

Paul Harris Fellows

Charter Members

Rev Harlin Butterley*John KingIan Stevenson*

Tom Atkin Julie Avery^Greg Biggin David Efron David GrodskiGraham GudeMichael JessJack Joel OAM Geoff McGeary

Stuart MclntyreLaurie McNamara*

Rob NicholesAlan PinkusRon SherDavid Smyth

Alex SpearDes ThomasRob TuckerIvan VojlayTed Wall-Smith*Norm Wright*

John AkhurstSusan Alberti^Eric BarrJeff Bartrum Os Bayliss*

John AkhurstMerv Deutsher

Jack Joel OAMPeter Johns

Rob TuckerRobert Ward

Bruce Beck

Errol CaddayeTom Buxton

Don Cameron Bob Chapman*Richard Cornish* Bruce Crossley

Geoff CunninghamDoug Cummins*

Merv DeutsherDarren Donnellan Marina Donnellan^ Jim Donnelly Noel English* Roger FairlamNeil Fisher* Rob FosterDavid GardnerColin GoddardJulian GogliaPeter GreyJim HayDamien HellardBarry HickmanKerry Horton* William Howley Arthur HubbardJohn Ilhan^*Bill JeansPeter Johns Lindsay Jones Brendan KierceGeorge Kneebush Geoff KnightDavid Lynch

Max MartinJohn McCausland^Geoff McGeary John McKellIan MenceBarry MorrisHerman Mott Tony NanfraMarion Nicholes^Paul NicholsonJohn O’Brien*Mayer Page*Brett ParkinLaurence PearlStan RankinAndy Roberts*Don Ruffels*Michael RundleRobert Russell^David ShawGeoffrey ShawPeter ShermanGeoff SmithDavid SmythWayne StylesPeter Taylor*Kien Teh

Peter Thomson*Norm Thomas

Richard Thurston*Chris TuckCameron WardRobert WardNoel Williams

^public award recipient*deceased

Don Cameron 92/93

Errol Caddaye 93/94Rob Tucker 94/95Tom Atkin 95/96Barry Morris 96/97Geoff Knight 97/98Tony Nanfra 98/99Geoff McGeary 99/00Ron Sher 00/01Herman Mott 01/02Arthur Hubbard 02/03Ivan Vojlay 03/04David Grodski 04/05Brett Parkin 05/06Julian Goglia 06/07David Efron 07/08Ian Mence 08/09Chris Tuck 09/10Paul Nicholson 10/11Tom Buxton 11/12

Stuart McIntyre

The Objects of RotaryTo encourage and foster the ideal of service as the basis of worthy enterprise and in particular, to encourage and foster:- First The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.Second High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.Third The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.Fourth The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business

and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

The Rotary Club of Brighton