Peter’s Official Bulletin

It is always good to be home, it is

like a pair of comfortable socks that

keep one’s toes warm during the

colder months, at our very special

venue at Cilantro with the very

smiling and engaging Tony F and

first year trainees, providing those members that required their coffee fix last thing

after a sumptuous two course meal.

For details of the very interesting meeting and international toast, refer Meeting

Report within this bulletin.

The RCBMC in 2010/11 as part of the International Committee was involved in

providing funding to assist with the building of a children’s playground, below is the extract from the report in the

August 2010 bulletin.

“Balibo Children’s Playground

Background – The

Balibo House is

known to many

Australians as the

Australian Flag

House. A total of six

international media

workers were killed

during Indonesia’s

1975 invasion. The

journalists were

from Briton Brian

Peters and Malcolm

Rennie, Australians Greg Shackleton and Tony Stewart, and Gary Cunningham from New Zealand, the

journalists remembered along with Peters as the ‘Balibo Five’. Two of the ‘Balibo Five’ Gary Cunningham and

Tony Stewart and their families live in the local area of Moorabbin and Caulfield South.

On Wednesday the 4th August 2010 at our club meeting, members approved funding for the construction of a

children’s playground at Balibo nearby to the community house.

The project will install outdoor play equipment with a secure fence around the kindergarten playground. There are

high rates of illiteracy and extreme poverty in the general population. This means that very few pre-school-age

children are growing up in an environment which adequately nurtures their young minds and bodies. This is

where local support for the communities can really make a difference.

Balibo Kindergarten is a fantastic and very worthy project to be involved with. The community has very little, but

the little it has, is thanks to the Balibo House Foundation’s ‘Community Learning Centre’ and the Kindergarten.

The erection of the playground will transform the area from the existing site to a modern day children’s

playground.”

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Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

Peter O’Brien

President 2017-18

News from Club Meeting Wednesday 6th September 2017 The club meeting today was chaired by the 2017/18 Vice President Larry Green who was introduced by the Ser-

geant Tim Lynch as the fountain of general knowledge and the quiz master.

Peter Lewis invited Tony Grusd as a guest to have an insight into our club members and the operations of the

breakfast club meeting – Tony is originally from South Africa, so welcome Tony

Charles A did the invocation and Geoff G did

the Loyal and Australian toast. Chairman Larry

G welcomed Tony and the two guest speakers

Anthea Thring and Lizzy Maroney who will give

the club an update on the Mto wa Mbu project

that involves the Community Centre.

Grant Perry presented his International toast to

President Aye Lwin of the Rotary Club of Yan-

gon, Myanmar. RC Yangon meets every

Thursday lunch at the Inya Lake Hotel, in

Yangon, Myanmar.

The Mto wa Mbu Community Centre Project

The Mto wa Mbu village, is located in Tanzania, with

a population of about 14,000 that is mostly reliant on

banana plantations and cattle breeding for its Agricul-

ture industry.

This project was set up in 2011 by Anthea and Lizzy

and incorporated working with the Rotoractors and

Rotarians in partnership to construct a Community

Centre that began in 2015 and was completed on 8th

May 2017. To begin the project required fund raising

that needed and achieved a total of >$50k.

The focus of the community centre is to engage local villages to teach learning skills and local crafts including art.

The other issues that are addressed at the community centre are issues about domestic violence, women’s

health, improving the quality of teachers, increased skills levels and pre-natial care for pregnant women.

Both Anthea and Lizzy continue to raise funds in Melbourne through having sausage sizzles at Bunnings that will

support the on-going requirements of

the community centre that will be

handed over to the local villagers in

about 5 years. Well done to two great

young females that saw a need, in-

terviewed the locals about what they

needed and set about providing

those needs.

After Chairman Larry G thanked the

two guest speakers and sought

questions from the floor, it was over

to the Sergeant Tim L to fine, firstly,

the Monarchists about the news that

Kate and Will will be having another

royal addition, and introduced an

article that he had Read, Read about

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drones that will provide people having heart attacks a

defibrillator that will have instructions about

how to apply to the person and have GPS that

will locate for ambulances to attend, then to

finish a fine on all the cooks about the Great

Fire of London (circa 1666), and other football

news about player movements and teams

that will be in the upcoming finals. Well done

Tim L – as always the best long bow person

in the club.

Report provided by President Peter

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Our Vision

A peaceful and prosperous Balibó.

Our Mission

The Balibo House Trust honours the memories of the Balibo Five by working with the Balibo Community to enrich their lives.

We work to achieve our mission by:

Promoting early childhood education through the Balibó Five Kindergarten.

Developing skills through the Balibó Community Learning Centre.

Creating employment and income through tourism at the historic Balibó Fort and Balibo Fort Hotel.

Fostering awareness of the significance of Balibó to relationships between Australia, Timor-Leste and Indonesia.

Maintaining a permanent memorial to the five journalists murdered at Balibó in 1975 and to the Balibó people murdered during the Indonesian occupation of Timor-Leste.

Generally, the Trust focusses its efforts on delivering strategic capital works and infrastructure that help to establish the foundations of a resilient local economy in Balibó, focusing on education, training and heritage-based tourism.

Our History

Now steeped in the consciousness of all Australians, Balibó House was the last refuge of the five Australian-based journalists, Greg Shackleton, Gary Cunningham, Tony Stewart, Malcolm Rennie and Brian Peters who were murdered by Indonesian troops in 1975. Fellow newsman Roger East was murdered seven weeks later as he investigated the deaths of his five colleagues.

Balibó House Trust was established by the Victorian Government in October 2002 to purchase and refurbish the Balibó House so it could be handed back to the people of the district for use as a community learning centre.

The Balibó Community Learning Centre was officially opened by the former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks, current Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmão, and the former Prime Minister and President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta on 31st October 2003. This ceremony took place in the presence of family members of the Balibó Five, international dignitaries and 1,500 people from Balibó and surrounding villages.

For those members that

witnessed the ABC

program Australian Story

on Monday 4th September

2017, it was a very

moving insight into the

founder Gavin Larkin of

the project RUOK and

how much it meant to him

and his family.

In 1995, much-loved Barry Larkin was far from ok. His suicide left family and friends in deep grief and with endless questions. In 2009, his son Gavin Larkin chose to champion just one question to honour his father and to try and protect other families from the pain his endured.

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Some comments from our Market Manager, Club Member, Charles Agius Regarding comments made in market report for Sept 3rd 2017 and subsequent concerns raised: A few clarifications and facts to be put into context- The market session in question was indeed the lowest attended and or takings in the past 5 years and 3rd lowest in past 10 years (for same 30 day timeframe of year). However disappointing the attendance and takings were might have been, (the actual takings were double most “rain out” sessions of the past) we can’t force people to attend on inclement weather days, espe-cially on Father’s day. 26 stallholders* gave it a go under inclement weather forecast and con-ditions- There are 50 “regular stallholders*” who pay a month in ad-vance and 20 stalls were purchased online. So that’s a high rate of paid no-shows. Again, we can’t make people come out on a “bad” day. (Even on a nice day we can get up to 5 no-shows) *The report is un-clear when it mentions “5 plant stallholders” in attendance. The market has in fact 5 major plant stallholders who occupy multiple stalls, 20 in total. That means 14 plant stalls(holders) decided not to attend. “Is this a viable market?” the report asks; if it happened on a nice day, the answer would be obvious, given condi-tions- no cause for alarm.

There are a number of long time regular stallholders who because of age and or ill health, have dropped out of the market, thus creating new vacancies. Market report mentions interested stallholder but no details have been forthcoming to the market committee. Please forward all applications for Regular Stallholder to info@bentleighmarket.org

All issues raised at last Market Forum have or are being addressed (some issues are now moot due to re-development plans). Please forward any out-standing or ongoing issues to the Market Committee for update or resolution (Market leaders, please do not take it upon yourselves to implement new policy which differs from current policy and procedures.)

Regards, Charles

Agius, Market Manager

The annual District Community Seminar is scheduled for Friday 6th October.

The purpose of the seminar is to showcase a number

of key Community Service projects. The seminar is

targeted at Community Chairs and anyone else in the

Club with an interest in Community Service projects,

including newer members who would like to learn more.

Date & Time: Friday 6th October, 6:45 for 7:00PM

Venue: Mount Waverley Youth Centre (45 Miller Cr, Mt

Waverley)

Catering: Light refreshments including Coffee & Tea

RSVP: 30th September – email to craigajkendall@gmail.com

"Are you ok?"

While collaborating with Janina Nearn on a documentary to raise awareness, the team quickly realised the documentary alone wouldn't be enough. To genuinely change behaviour Australia-wide, a national campaign was needed. And from this realisation, and with Gavin and Janina’s expertise and passion, R U OK? was born. Gavin remained a passionate champion of the fact a conversation could change a life, even as cancer ended his in 2011. His and Janina’s legacy is ensuring all Australians realise a little question can make a big difference to those people struggling with life.

International Day of the Zero Tolerance for Sexual

Exploitation and Abuse

"Let us declare in one voice: We will not tolerate anyone committing or condoning sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not let anyone cover up these crimes with the UN flag. ... Let us make zero tolerance a reality." — Secretary-General António Guterres UN Special Coordinator

In February 2016, Ms. Jane Holl Lute was appointed as Special Coordinator on improving the United Nations response to sexual exploitation and abuse. Her role is to work across the UN system’s many offices, departments and agencies to strengthen the UN response to sexual exploitation and abuse, wherever it may occur, from headquarters locations to the most remote field bases. Ms. Lute is part of a high-level task force formed in January 2017 that will develop a “clear, game-changing strategy” to achieve “visible and measurable further improvement.”

At RCBMC, we also celebrate occasions and events like birthday and anniversaries like the following birthday,

On this day being 13th September 2017, not one club member is celebrating a birthday, however, it was remiss of

me not to have recognised their birthdays of two great club Rotarians Margaret Mason (1st September) and John

Mason (7th September) and as I currently don’t have anniversaries, there is something special to report as

follows:-

Famous people born on this day 1st

September

1286 Elisabeth Richeza of Poland, Queen of Poland (d. 1335)

1791 Lydia Sigourney, US, religious author (How to Be Happy)

1849 Elizabeth Harrison, US, educator (National Congress of Parents & Teachers)

Famous events on this day

1763 Catherine II of Russia endorses Ivan Betskoy's plans for a Foundling Home in Moscow

Famous people born on this day 7st

September

1805 Samuel Wilberforce, English bishop and one of the greatest public speakers of his day (remembered for his

opposition to Darwin's theory of evolution), born in London (d. 1873)

1815 John McDouall Stuart, Australian explorer (d. 1866)

1829 August Kekule von Stradonitz, discovered structure of benzene ring

Famous events on this day

1822 French scholar Jean-François Champollion announces that he has deciphered the Rosetta stone

Peter O’Brien, President 2017/18

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Coming Guest Speakers and Events

Today- - Evening meeting, with partners, Cilantro Balibo Five September 20 - Dr Jeff Knight-journey to the Antarctic September 27th Forum October 4th Kathy Kaplan from Impact for Women (At Classic Residences)

October 6th District 9810 Rotary Community Seminar October 11th Hat Day Maya Zerman from Epworth Mental Health. October 18th TBA October 25th Ruth Mathew speaking about The Kivuli Project, a not-for-profit development project located in central Kenya November 1st Tony Keenan from Moira Disability and Support Service November 8th Malcolm Chiverton District Governor November 15th Matt Donovan Food for Change , a registered charity using locally unused land to grow food for distribution to food relief agencies. Locally based in Moorabbin with one farm in Clayton South A reminder that upcoming speakers can be reviewed on the Club website via the calendar. If you have any suggestions for guest speakers, please contact Jo Impey program@rotarybmc.org.au CONTRIBUTIONS AND REPORTS: Pease use the email address editor@rotarybmc.org.au.auwhen sending in any contributions to the Bulletin. Please have them in by Monday evening of each week.. Must be in format that allows for text to be "copied" NO scanned documents. In addition, please reduce photos to no larger than 100k. Thank you.

Ruth Matthews , Speaker October 25th I'm a trained Occupational Thera-

pist and worked as an OT for about 5 years after completing my bachelors in Oc-cupational Therapy and Psychology. In 2014 I decided to go back to study to support a career change in international aid and development. I have just com-pleted a Masters of Humanitarian Assistance. This study has led me to my cur-rent work in Kenya, in which I am the Project Supervisor for an organisation called Kivuli Project. Kivuli Project supports vulnerable children and families in Kenya. I’m really passionate about my work, but when I’m not working I enjoy reading, cooking and exercising. The topic for my presentation will be Kivuli Project. I will aim to provide an over-view of the Project, outline our programs and provide some case studies of how the project has helped children and families.

Speaker November 15th Matt Donovan

Food for Change speaking about the current

state of play in the food relief market, talking about

the 1 in 10 who seek food relief each year in Aus-

tralia and how 1/4 of them get turned away. We

will hear of their solution and how we GROW |

RESCUE | SUPPORT

Their impact so far and what the plans are for the

future of the charity and how people can be a part

of our mission to "Alleviate Food Insecurity In Aus-

tralia"

Market Report September 10, 2017, RCBMC Team consisted of:Geoff Gledhill, Ron Brownlees & Robert

Layfield. Other Helpers: Graeme Amoore (MMRC) Visiting Rotari-

ans:Charles Agius

Weather conditions: Fine & sunny early, becoming overcast Cars in

the queue: 2 O'night parkers: 1

Empty Stalls: 15 Other Comments:

Good market, plenty of customers enjoying dry weather. Quite a few

(6) people turned up around 7.00am wanting a stall, glad we could

accommodate. Pleasing to see some new stall holders with interest-

ing products.

Geoff Gledhill, Leader

MEETING ROSTER 2016-17

Date Chairman Cashiers Regalia

13-Sep Paul Ferguson Alan Kempton & Greg O'Shea Margaret Mason & Richard Wright

20-Sep Geoff Gartly Lisa Kinross & Grant Perry John Mason & Charles Agius

27-Sep Geoff Gledhill Robert Layfield & Charles Rener Tim Moran & Ian Ballantine

4-Oct Larry Green John Lehner & Tony Ryan Sandra Myrwoda & Calum Brownlee

11-Oct Peter Guttmann Peter Lewis & Maria Saunders Tony Nathan & Kevin Davidson

18-Oct Jo Impey Tim Lynch & Danny Schwarz Helen Nodrum & Paul Ferguson

25-Oct Terry Kane Chris Mara & Faye Weeks Linda O'Brien & Geoff Gartly

1-Nov Alan Kempton Margaret Mason & Richard Wright Greg O'Shea & Geoff Gledhill

8-Nov Lisa Kinross John Mason & Charles Agius Grant Perry & Larry Green

15-Nov Robert Layfield Tim Moran & Ian Ballantine Charles Rener & Peter Guttmann

MARKET ROSTER 2017-18

Date Leader Asst Asst Asst

17/09/2017 Tony Ryan Paul Ferguson NOMADS

24/09/2017 Geoff Gledhill Kevin Davidson Jo Impey

1/10/2017 Larry Green Peter Guttmann RC CAULFIELD

8/10/2017 Terry Kane Alan Kempton John Lehner Robert Layfield

15/10/2017 Tim Lynch Peter Lewis NOMADS

22/10/2017 Margaret Mason John Mason Chris Mara

29/10/2017 Tony Nathan Tim Moran Greg O'Shea

5/11/2017 Linda O'Brien Peter O'Brien RC CAULFIELD

Please try to do your allotted duty on the appropriate day. If you are unable to do this it is YOUR responsibility to arrange a replacement by

way of swapping. If you are the designated market leader, you must swap with a person who will take on role of leader. The above rosters will

NOT show swaps so it is up to you to keep track of your changes. viewed within the members section of the website.

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it bring goodwill and better friendship?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

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 Rotarians occupation as an opportunity to serve society:

THIRD, the application of the ideal of service in each Rotarians 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 Four Way Test of Things We Say and Do

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise,

and in particular, to encourage and foster :

Rotary Grace

For good food, for good fellowship, and the opportunity of service through Rotary, we thank you O Lord. Amen.

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