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Rotary's early emblem was a simple wagon wheel (in motion with dust). It was designed in

1905 by Montague M. Bear, a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago who was an en-

graver. He designed the emblem to represent both civilization and movement. Most of the

early Rotary clubs adopted the wheel in one form or another.

The present emblem, 24 cogs and six spokes, was adopted in 1924. A keyway was added to

signify usefulness. An official description of the emblem was adopted at the 1929 Interna-

tional Convention.

Fellowship, and Camaraderie

Service to the Community

Support of Each Other

Reach Within to Embrace Humanity

Cass’s birthday—looking gorgeous as usual!

Rotary Club of Fern Tree Gully

Inc. INCORPORATED REG. No. A0023463V

DISTRICT 9810 VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

CHARTERED: 16thMay, 1963

Postal Address: P. O. Box 164 FERNTREE GULLY, VIC 3156

WEEKLY BULLETIN

President, Rotary International - KALYAN BANERJEE, & Binota, Rotary Club of Vapi, India

District Governor, Dist. 9810 – JULIET RISELEY & Ian, Rotary Club of Hampton

President, Rotary Club of Fern Tree Gully – ENID HUGHES

Benefactor, Rotary Club of Fern Tree Gully – IVAN GIGOVIC, Vale: August 2003

ROTARY GRACE:

For good food, fellowship and the opportunity of service through Rotary.

We thank Thee O Lord.

A ROTARY TOAST:

Rotarians and friends please join me in a toast—”Rotary and Australia”.

31st October, 2011 Volume 49 No. 18

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BULLETIN SPONSORED BY

Salvation Army, FTG

THE FOUR-WAY TEST

Of the things we think, say or do :-

Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

THE ROTARY CLUB OF

FERN TREE GULLY INC.,

2010-2011

The Board

PRESIDENT - Enid Hughes

PRESIDENT ELECT - Ian McFarlane

SECRETARY - John Flemming

TREASURER - Paul Wilson

PAST PRESIDENT - Merv Lincoln

COMMUNITY - Ian McFarlane

VOCATIONAL - Merv Lincoln

INTERNATIONAL - Paul McAloney

NEW GENERATIONS - Julie Goodchild

Office Bearers

FOUNDATION - Paul McAloney

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING - Graeme Aspinall

FELLOWSHIP - Fran Mandergeddes

PROGRAM - Mike Spark

BULLETIN EDITOR - Enid Hughes

BOWEL SCAN (Aus. Rotary Health) - Graham Faulkner

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Community Kitchen Roster

2nd November John Flemming

16th November Ian McFarlane

30th November John Flemming

14th December Paul Wilson

Sergeant Julie exacts her fines. Chairman Phil. was not exempt!

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Birthdays: None

Wedding Anniversaries: None

Induction to R.C. of F.T.G None

UPCOMING MEETING RESPONSIBILITIES

Date & Time: Monday 31st Oct [6:30 for 7:00]

Monday 7th Nov [6:30 for 7:00]

Monday 14th Nov [6:00 for 6:30]

Monday 21st Nov [6:30 for 7:00]

Venue: Knox Tavern Knox Tavern Knox Tavern

Program: Melbourne Committee Meeting

Aboriginal Iden-tity in Sport

RYLA

Speaker: Cup John F Andrew Peters Jimmy Osborne

Committee Subject

Eve Continuing dis-cussion on W/shop

N/A N/A

Chairman: Ian Mc F Graeme A Fran M

Cashiers: No Mike S & Paul McA

Merv L & Greg D

Julie G & Bob H

Grace & Toast: Meeting Stuart V Mike S Paul W

Rotary Knowl-edge

- Mike S - Marketing Consult

Phil W - Energy Safety Regs.

Paul W - Maint. Services

Sergeant-At-Arms:

- Merv L Julie G Phil W

Scribe: - Graeme A Rod D Greg D

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MINUTES OF MEETING: Monday, 24th October, 2011

Meeting opened at 7.05 pm

President Enid welcomed everyone and then announced:

The Grand Trivia Night to be held at the Village Green , run by Knox RC—Peter

Cole Spirit of Sharing. Asked if the anyone in the Club was interested in making

up a table to contact her.

GSE Home Hosting—anyone interested please advise

5th Nov. FTG Village Discovery Day—can we assist?

Cup Eve—no formal meeting—some members will come for an informal dinner.

Chairman: Mike Spark

Secretary: John Flemming

Read and distributed the incoming mail.

Apologies: Rob Dawson, Rob Hurst, Julie Goodchild, Fran Mandergeddes,

Make-ups: None

Chairman’s Reports:

Community Service: (Ian McFarlane)

Men’s Gifts—Fran collecting

Sun 27/11 Foothills

Run—volunteers required. Some people have already committed.

Breathalyser—proceeding

(17/3) Trivia Night to help with Knox Park Sails

Vocational: (Merv Lincoln)

Following Merv’s transfer President Enid will announce his replacement shortly. Merv

will then work with that person to hand over Service responsibilities.

Other Reports: Graham Faulkner spoke about the Tom Hafey breakfast run by Rowville-Lysterfield RC.

In excess of 200 people attended and memorabilia was auctioned.

Merv Lincoln passed around his ―Visitor’s Book‖ for members to add their comments

regarding their experiences during Merv’s membership of the club.

Sergeant-at-Arms (Merv Lincoln) ripped our dollars off us—we were taken!!

Skill: Graeme Aspinall drew Jack of Hearts.

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TIPS......HINTS......JOKES.....

Not So Deep Thoughts for the Day The things that come to those who wait maybe the things left by

those who got there first.

A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

When you go into court you are putting yourself in the hands of

12 people that weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear

bright until you hear them speak.

It is hard to understand how a cemetery raised its burial cost,

and blamed it on the cost of living.

It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world end to end,

someone would be stupid enough to try and overtake them.

Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

What's green with red spots?

A frog with the chicken pox!

What's green with bumps?

A frog with the measles!

More Silly Frog Jokes

What kind of shoes do frogs wear?

Open toad!

What do you call a frog with legs?

Dinner.

Predicting the Future

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COMMUNITY KITCHEN CHRISTMAS DINNER

(Foothills Community Church)

Once again we will be supporting this event by way of donating gifts for the men. Every year they are inundated with gifts for women and children so our mission is to look after the men.

Some suggestions are : Undies Socks Hankies Razors Shaving soap

Conditioner Shampoo Toothbrushes / Toothpaste Deodorant T-shirts Moisturiser Soaps Nail scissors (Small) packs of tissues Lollies

Packs of playing cards Puzzle books Small notebooks

Pens Suitable books

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Program: Guest Speaker—Dr. Sharon Fitzgerald—Aspree Project (Regional Mgr)

Aspirin—Reducing Events in the Elderly:

Aspirin was identified by the Egyptians and Romans (Willowbark). Bayer worked on

Willowbark in the 1800’s and mixed it with other substances—used for temporary pain

relief.

Aspirin reduces the risk of further (secondary) events. Do not know if it will stop a first

event but it is likely. Older people benefit most from aspirin use.

50% of babies born today could expect to live to 104! Cardiovascular, dementia and

cancer (Colon/Rectal) can be aided by aspirin as it prevents clots and thins the blood. (a

big help in stroke control), and prevents brain damage. It is also likely that it helps in

the prevention of Alzheimer's

The negatives: Can be a problem with bruising, bleeding, stomach ulcers. Do the bene-

fits outweigh the risks? That is the subject of the trial which will take the next five

years.

The researchers will speak with the local GP and determine participants; some will have

aspirin and some a placebo. There are medical checks. They are hoping for 19,000 par-

ticipants—12,500 in Australia and 6,500 in the USA. There are exclusions. If a partici-

pant has an event in the course of the 5-year trial they confer with the GP and participant

and determine what to do. There are a variety of centres. So far, 4,442 participants have

volunteered. There is a website for information.

A number of questions followed. Level of daily intake of aspirin is 100 mg. (Normal

dosage for headache is 300mg).

President Enid—thanked all concerned & again reminded members there would be

No formal meeting next week. There being no housekeeping duties President Enid then

closed the meeting

Meeting closed at 8.37 pm. Scribe: John Flemming

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Hi Everyone:

In the mail this week was an invitation from The Mayor Cr Sue

McMillan and Mr Greg Hyams inviting the President and members

to attend the 2011 Mayoral Ball to be held on Friday, 11th Novem-

ber 2011 at 7.00 pm. I’m aware that some club members have received a per-

sonal invitation but if you’d like to attend as part of the FTG Rotary Club could

you please let me know so that a table can be arranged.

November seems to be a very busy month:

1st November is the Melbourne Cup.

5th November RC of Croydon have the New Melbourne Jazz Band per-

forming at the Ringwood Arts Centre (see opposite page);

Also on 5th Mountain District Learning Centre (people who publish the

Ferntree Gully News) are also running the Ferntree Gully Discovery Day

And then we have the Mayoral Ball on 11th.

On 27th is the Foothills Fun Run;

Later in the month CFA UFTG are celebrating their Annual Dinner /

Awards Night.

All this—followed closely by the start of ―The Silly Season‖. We all know how

hectic that’s going to be. Better start storing those reserves now!

As there is no formal meeting on 24th October there may not be much to report

next week. If I can find something worth publishing I might send out an abbre-

viated version of the Bulletin, otherwise please note there’ll be no Bulletin is-

sued on 31st October.

Hope you all back a winner in the Cup!

Enid Hughes

President

CLUB NOTICES:

No Club Notices

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5th November

The New Melbourne Jazz

Band

run by RC of Croydon.

Please contact

The Ticket Secretary,

Han’s Music Spot, 7

7 Main Street,

Croydon, 3136.

Telephone: 9725 8108.

Cheques to be made payable to

the Rotary Club of Croydon

5th November

Ferntree Gully

Discovery Day 8.30—2.00 pm.

Assistance needed from

club members to act as

guides/informants/

general help to visitors

etc. etc

Please contact President

Enid if you have a little

time to donate on this

day.