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THE ROTARY CLUB OF ESSENDON D9800 P.O. BOX 161 ESSENDON 3040 AUSTRALIA A.B.N. 91036600532
CONTACT US [email protected] and follow us on facebook www.rcessendon.com.au
President 2014-15 : Lisa Lowcock Editorial Logistics: G&M Sheldon
Volume 80, Issue 02, 08/07/14
Today we bid farewell to our exchange student Allis. Here are her parting words as she presented a
slide show of her year in review to the Club ….
When I step on the plane that will take me back to Sweden I will have spent 360 days here in
Australia as a Rotary exchange student. That is more or less the longest one can stay in a
country as an exchange student.
When I was about 8 years old we had two exchange students from Australia and New Zealand
stay with my family in Sweden. That was my first real encounter with Rotary youth exchange
and I have loved every exchange student that have lived with my family ever since.
When I was around 12 years old we had a boy from Gold Coast and a girl from Dubbo stay
with us and from that moment on I have been wanting to go to Australia on exchange.
Standing here today, on the final week of my exchange that I have been wanting to do for
about six years, if not more, feels a bit unreal.
The moment I stepped of the plane here in Melbourne I was handed an Essendon footy scarf
and welcomed as one in the family. Quite frankly I had no idea what was going on and Aussie
rules football was something I had never heard of.
School The first day of school was very exciting even though, as you might have seen in that weeks
Contact, that I wasn’t really fond of my school uniform.
School here is quite different from how it is in Sweden and since I didn’t know my way
around Aitken College I was a bit nervous. But all the teachers and all of the students were
very welcoming and helpful so it didn’t take long until I felt like a part of the school.
The first major event with the school was the presentation ball held at the end of August.
Since I got to Aitken in the middle of the school year I had to have extra dance lessons to catch
up with the other students. It was a very different and new experience, both for me and my
dance partner.
During my time at Aitken I have been in various school performances, two of them I was
singing with some of my friends but the biggest one I did was when my theatre studies class
did a quirky version of Alice of Wonderland. No, I was not Alice.
I have done different subject here then what I can do back at home and that have given me a
broader perspective on how the Australian society works and how different school here is
compared to Sweden.
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Rotary Camps
I have been to two camps with Rotary one was the introduction camp at Camp Getaway,
outside of Bendigo, and one was Rotex camp in Anglesea and that was with the outbounds as
well.
The first one I got to meet all the other exchange students that I would later go on safari
with. The other camp was more relaxed and it was a chance for us inbounds to meet the
outbounds that were going to our respective countries.
Vic Travels I have had the chance to travel a lot during this year. My first trip was to Ballarat Wildlife park
with the Bakers, this was only a few days into my exchange and I got to cuddle koalas! My
second trip was with my first host mum Barbara and that time we went to Echuca and the
paddle steamers and it was also the first time I entered another state.
Barbara also took me to Warmambool and over to the blue lake in South Australia, my
second state outside of Victoria!
Steve and Kerry, who also was my second host family, took me and a friend to Halls Gap
where we went hiking for a few days. We saw a lot of cockatoo and we were even hand-
feeding them.
The last trip I did was last week with my last host family Neil and Mary, this time we went
to Metung and Lakes Entrance. So I can truly say that I have seen a lot of the state.
Interstate
I have also done a lot of travelling outside Victoria. I got to see the Gold Coast and the
Sunshine Coast quite early in my year and later on I got to see Adelaide, so now I don’t have
to go there again. Sydney has been my second favourite big city, after Melbourne of course,
and I have got the chance to go there three times during the past year.
Friends I have gotten a lot of aussie mates who have made my exchange to what it is. I know for sure
that I have made friends for a life time both amongst Australians and other exchange students.
My friends have performed with me, had many fun moments in class, showed me the city and
together we have created many memories.
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Rotary
I have learnt a lot about rotary during this year. I have learnt how much Rotary do for other
people around the world and locally, not just youth exchange.
At the district conference, that was held on the gold coast, I got the chance to see how Rotary
works and all of the good things the district do for the community and people in need. It was a
chance for us exchange students to catch up as well.
Another trip I did with rotary was to the World Convention in Sydney which was amazing. It
was amazing to see so many Rotarians and also exchange students that were attending the
conference and that we all were given the chance to listen to all the fantastic speakers and
attend a lot of break-out sessions. It was a great opportunity for me as an exchange student to
catch up with other exchange students and also listen to former students about their
experiences.
Safari My big trip around Australia was an amazing experience that I shared with 26 girls and 9 boys.
It was a way of really getting to understand how big this country really is and how much of
nothing there is in the outback...
Our longest day on the bus was when we drove from Adelaide to Cobra Pedy, it took us
around 13 hours and it wasn’t much to see on the way... Our first long stop was at Uluru where
we stayed for two nights, it was pretty warm during the day but the nights got cold. It would
have been alright but someone forgot to pack sleeping-madrases for everyone so most of us
were sleeping strait on the tent floor. Not very nice...
On the next day we walked through the Olgars (Kata Tjuta), when we went to our next stop
the next day we stopped at Kings Canyon and went on a three our hike there as well.
The night we were sleeping under the stars, at Barkley Homestead, I had a close encounter
with a scorpion. It decided to crawl out of my sleeping bag as I was getting into it.
My all time favourite place was Great Keppel Island, we had three days to do more or less
what we wanted on this amazing island and I can say that we didn’t do much else then lying
on the beach. It was a great break from the bus and the perfect place to stay before we made
our way down to Sydney and then back to Melbourne again.
Thanks
When you stand on the airport in your home country one year feels like the longest time
possible. It’s a bit scary, you’re nervous but excited, this is the year when you grow up a bit,
when you learn how to take care of yourself and places you’ve never been to and people
you’ve never met will become your home and family.
I would like to thank both Rotary International and the Rotary club of Essendon that have
made my amazing exchange possible. It has been a lot of ups and downs but now that I look
back at my twelve months here in Australia that I have had the best time of my life and that I
have memories that I will have with me forever. Thank you.
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From President Lisa …
I have just received confirmation that Cathy Nicou has been accepted as a Police Mentor in the 2014-
15 Victoria Police Leaders Mentoring Programme.
This is quite an achievement as this year the programme was opened to all clubs in our district, and
for the first time to clubs outside of our district, and further to that the amount of police officers
offered participation in the programme was limited.
Those interested had to complete a very comprehensive application form – just like a job application!
There were 15 applications with only 9 selected.
We are yet to receive the name and position of the police officer but will update you in due course.
I want to congratulate Cathy on this selection and know that she will be a top class representative of
our club in this elite programme.
From Youth/Vocational …
We have nominated two local students: Caitlin Minney (Lowther Hall) and Lillian Brown (PEGS -
daughter of past Rotarian Russell) to the District Selection committee to attend National Youth
Science Forum (NYSF) in Canberra. Many of you will remember this as the same Forum Andrew Ha’s
son James attended 18 months ago. They will participate in District selection process in coming
month. Only approximately 1/3 of nominated candidates are chosen for this prestigious Forum.
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Western Health enters Donations In Kind partnership
Western Health is delighted to announce its partnership with local international aid organisation, Donations In
Kind Project (or DIK).
DIK’s core principle is that donated goods be given to people in genuine need for free.
Western Health sees DIK as a practical solution to improve its corporate social responsibility.
The partnership offers many beneficial outcomes:
• Dealing with a well reputed international aid organisation with demonstrated outcomes over 13 years
• A streamlined process for donation of functional medical equipment and consumables, when WH wish
to discard of it
• DIK offers direction to staff wishing to get involved in or support an international volunteer project via
its auspice body, Rotary International
• Confidence that the all items WH donate will benefit the success of particular projects
• Manages issues of liability when due process is followed
• Reduced waste
• Good corporate citizenship on behalf of WH
For more details on the DIK partnership, email Catherine O’Shea at [email protected] or David Dippie at
CAROLINE CHISHOLM SOCIETY VARIETY NIGHT, EAST KEILOR RSL
IT'S NO MELBOURNE TOWN HALL, BUT IT'LL BE LOW KEY FUN FOR ALL!
Who: Caroline Chisholm Society
What: Variety Night Fundraiser
With: Join us and our special guest MC, Nicholas J. Johnson - Australia’s Honest Con Man, for
finger food and drinks at bar prices, Irish dancers, a cello player, games, superb handcrafted quilt
auction… and more!
Price: $30 ***You must book quickly*** It’s strictly limited to 130 tickets.
When: Sat 19 Jul 2014 7pm – 10pm
Where: Keilor East RSL, 12-22 Hoffmans Rd Essendon
Book: 03 9361 7000 or [email protected]
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Coming Soon : A session to further develop our Club’s Vision …
Club Vision facilitation helps a Rotary Club design its own VISION, and then sets out the steps necessary to achieve
that vision. The result is not a vision decided by the Rotary District or by Rotary International, it is a vision designed
and endorsed by the Club’s own members that will help to ensure continuity and consistency in its leadership &
programming, to set the stage for future progress.
By starting with the end in mind, successful clubs:
• Sustain and increase membership
• Implement successful service projects
• Support the Rotary Foundation
• Develop leaders in the club and beyond
And develop a long-range plan which creates;
• Continuity of leadership, vision and process
• Consistency in programming
• Consensus, solidarity & unanimity in purpose and action
During the session the Members of the Rotary Club of Essendon will review every aspect of the Club’s functions and
determine the way forward for the Club.
During the coming weeks all Members of the Rotary Club of Essendon will be invited to participate in an online
survey, which should take between 15 and 20 minutes to complete. This will allow for a current benchmark of your
Club to be achieved. The results of your anonymous survey will be forwarded to Club President, Lisa Lowcock prior
to your Club Vision session.
The information gathered in the survey will be used as a starting point for the Club Vision facilitation on Saturday
30th
August 2014 which will commence at 2 pm and go for 4 hours. At the end of the 4 hour process the members
will have a clear vision of:
• What the Club stands for in its community
• The Club’s target membership size in 5 years
• Identification of the Clubs attributes
• Top 3 objectives for each Avenue of Service
• Ways to improve the Club’s leadership development
• Understanding of the Club’s Leadership Plan
It is anticipated that a good representation of your Members will volunteer to attend the facilitation session. Once
the facilitation is completed, various responsibilities will be allocated and implemented at the Club. The entire
membership will be given a summary of the outcomes of the session and the plan will then be implemented in the
coming month.
The District Club Vision Facilitation Team is looking forward to assisting the Rotary Club of Essendon with this very
important facilitation session.
If you have any questions please contact Pres. Lisa Lowcock or Pres. Elect/Club Vision Coordinator Peter Halaseh
Here’s what others have had to say...
“We are truly on a new adventure, with a fresh sense of excitement and possibility. Thank you for making this
happen”.
“If other clubs experience the same level of progress that we are enjoying, this truly ranks among the most
significant contributions to Rotary that I will experience”.
“It’s so simple, it actually works; the process is sound and easy to follow”.
“The session generated a great deal of enthusiasm and gave the club a point from which to rebuild and progress”.
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ROTARY MEMBERSHIP
New members are vital,
For Rotary’s survival,
Especially, with our aging, population,
To fill places, we need,
We look, for the lead,
To the members of this generation.
We need good workers,
Not, knife and forkers,
The quality, of members, does count,
We know they’re out there,
Those people, who care,
For Rotary’s, future, is paramount.
Develop a plan,
Find them, where you can,
It is really, up to you,
To give others, the chance,
Will help enhance,
Those Ideals of Rotary, so true.
As, we all know,
It’s the way to go,
They did it, for us, we say,
It gave us, the pleasure,
And memories to treasure,
Do something, about it, today.
Roger Leask
Rotary Of Club Essendon
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RAFFLE: P Condos – but no joker
ATTENDANCE
MEMBERS: 34
GUESTS AND VISITORS: Allis Lilja, Mary
Henderson, Leigh Baker, Monique Lowcock
MAKE UPS
PLEASE NOTIFY FRONT DESK OF YOUR MAKE
UPS FOR ATTENDANCE RECORDS FOUNDATION POTS – GOAL FOR
2014-15 $6500
YEAR TO DATE: TBA BRING A POTENTIAL MEMBER TO OUR
MEETING AND PAY HALF PRICE FOR THE
MEAL!
BIRTHDAYS
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ANNIVERSARIES
JOKE/THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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WHAT’S ON ?WHAT’S ON ?WHAT’S ON ?WHAT’S ON ?
DATE SPEAKER/
EVENT
VENUE
09/07/14 Club Services Committee Mtg Lino’s House. 76 the Esplanade
Maribyrnong7pm.
12/07/14 ALLIS LILJA DEPARTS AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE INT. AIRPORT –
2pm
15/07/14 CHRISTINE RICHARDSON
D9800 CLUB VISION METRO CO-ORDINATOR
THE ANGLERS TAVERN
MARIBYRNONG 1-2PM
22/07/14
AG AUSTEN BURLEIGH OFFICIAL VISIT THE ANGLERS TAVERN
MARIBYRNONG 1-2PM
05/08/14
CONTACT TEACHING DAY
THE ANGLERS TAVERN
MARIBYRNONG 1-2PM
12/08/14 DG MURRAY VERSO & IRENE VISIT
AG AUSTIN BURLEIGH VISIT
THE ANGLERS TAVERN
MARIBYRNONG 1-2PM
26/08/14 ELLEN ANDERSON - EXCHANGE STUDENT
PRESENTATION THE ANGLERS TAVERN
MARIBYRNONG 1-2PM
30/08/14 CLUB FORUM & FELLOWSHIP WEEKEND TBA
02/09/14 NO MEETING IN LIEU FORUM
09/09/14 COMMITTEE REPORT DAY THE ANGLERS TAVERN 1-2PM
23/09/14 KIDS DAY AT RC ESSENDON; FOOTY THEME THE ANGLERS TAVERN
MARIBYNONG 1-2PM
07/10/14 COMMITTEE REPORT DAY THE ANGLERS TAVERN
MARIBYRNONG 1-2PM
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Help yourself and help the Club by banking with
Strathmore Community Bank. For example,
take out a home loan and the club will receive
up to $500. Take out a 3 month fixed term
deposit and the club will receive up to $50.
For more details drop into the branch at 337
Napier St or call branch Manager Philip Stewart
on 9374-2607.
Incorporating John Gregory
PO Box 163, Essendon North, VIC 3041
Telephone: 03-8378-3600 Facsimile: 03-9379-8621
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