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The Rotary Club of
Mount Eliza
Chartered 1971
 
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Mount Eliza
Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Dining Room, Toorak College
Mt Eliza
Mount Eliza, VIC 3930
Australia
Phone:
0419 386 900
Dinner Meeting at Toorak College & Zoom Meeting Conference Number 826504424487
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Meeting Responsibilities - 22 June 2021
 
Chair
Welsh, John
 
Cashier
Rew, David
 
Assistant Cashier
Horscroft, John
 
Furniture
Flowers, Frank
 
Fellowship
Schweitzer, Ross
 
Three Minute Speaker
Edwards, Bernie
 
Meeting Responsibilities - 29 June
 
Chair
 
Cashier
 
Assistant Cashier
McFarlane, secretary@rotarymtel
 
Furniture
Juraschek, Hardy
 
Fellowship
Sullivan, George-Ann
 
Three Minute Speaker
Young, Jim
 
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President's Message
Sue Voss
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Hi everybody
 
I trust that everyone is well during these difficult times.
 
It was pleasing that over 30 members were able to attend our Zoom meeting last night. While we all would prefer to meet in person, Zoom has provided us with a way of connecting and continuing to do business.
 
Unfortunately, as President elect Neil reported last night our Changeover scheduled for next Tuesday, 15 June, has been postponed to a later date. This delay is a great shame as Neil had put an enormous amount of work into the Changeover. I am sure that we all look forward to meeting in person when the formal Changeover occurs. Regardless of the timing of our event, as with all Rotary positions, Neil will formally become President at midnight (Chicago time) on 31 June.
 
Speaking of Neil, it was pleasing to see the draft structures plan that was distributed by Secretary Pauline yesterday. It is very positive for the future of our Club that so many members have put up their hands to take on various tasks.
 
Recently I have been thanking so many people for their flexibility and preparedness to undertake tasks at very short notice. This has continued this week and thanks very much to Youth Director Mike Weber for his presentation on Young Carers Victoria. Mike has a significant history of involvement with Young Carers and his knowledge and commitment shone through. As I said when wrapping things up, this is an organisation that I believe members of our Satellite Club will relish supporting.
 
At the time of writing I am uncertain as to our meeting arrangements for next week. Watch this space and keep safe.
 
Until next time
Yours in Rotary
Sue
 
District Governor Mark Humphries and Past President Linda Humphries
 
Greetings to all members of the Rotary Club of Mt Eliza and other readers of this Bulletin.
 
Here we are back in lockdown! It has certainly been an interesting year as District Governor during COVID-19. However, in spite of the pandemic we have continued to operate and have achieved a great deal.

Did you know we celebrated a 100-year birthday online? We had many club milestone celebrations online, we participated in online fund rising events, trivia nights, music nights, training events, The International convention online. Paul Harris presentations were made online, induction of new members online. We did it all.
 
We learnt to do things in a challenging time, our District training activities have been amazing. How many great speakers have our clubs had? In the past we looked at local for club speakers, now we look global. How good is that?
 
Recently, Linda and I were invited to attend a conference at District 9640, Queensland. It was a great privilege to be invited and participate in many activities.
 
This included attending the launch of a satellite club, launching with 23 members!
 
It was also fantastic to see Linda, as District Governor Nominee Designate, presented with a Paul Harris sapphire pin for the  Australian wide Rotary R100 Baton. District 9640 Governor Andy and District Governor Nominee Designate Dave commented that the Rotary Baton project helped to showcase their District and helped to promote their major project “Rotary says NO to Domestic Violence".
 
Until next time
Warm regards
Mark & Linda
 
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Club News
Changeover
 
Due to uncertainty as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted our Changeover due to be held next Tuesday has been postponed. The event will be held and members will be notified as soon as things are rescheduled.
 
Guest Speaker
 
A big thank you and well done to Youth Director Mike Weber who stepped into the breach this week at our Zoom meeting on Tuesday 8 June. and, at short notice, spoke to our Club on Young Carers Victoria.
 
Bunnings BBQ 
 
Rotarian Bernie Edwards has reported some good news. The Bunnings BBQ scheduled for this Sunday, 13 June is definitely on. Everyone will need to wear a mask and adherence to COVID protocols will be required.
 
George-Ann will be resending an updated roster. Thanks to everyone who can help.
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LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE
The wit of Gandhi...
 
"He who stops to ponder and think will generally come out ahead."
 
When Gandhi was studying law at University College, London, a Caucasian professor, whose last name was Peters, disliked him intensely and always displayed prejudice and animosity towards him. Also, because Gandhi never lowered his head when addressing him, as he expected, there were always arguments and confrontations.
 
One day, Mr. Peters was having lunch in the dining room of the University, and Gandhi came along with his tray and sat next to the professor. The professor said, "Mr. Gandhi, you do not understand. A pig and a bird do not sit together to eat."
 
Gandhi looked at him as a parent would a rude child and calmly replied, "You do not worry professor. I'll fly away," and he went and sat at another table. Mr. Peters, reddened with rage, decided to take revenge on the next test paper, but Gandhi responded brilliantly to all questions.
 
Mr. Peters, unhappy and frustrated, asked him the following question. "Mr. Gandhi, if you were walking down the street and found a package, and within was a bag of wisdom and another bag with a lot of money, which one would you take?"
 
Without hesitating, Gandhi responded, "The one with the money, of course."
 
Mr. Peters, smiling sarcastically, said, "I, in your place, would have taken the wisdom, don't you think?
 
Gandhi shrugged indifferently and responded, "Each one takes what he doesn't have."
 
Mr. Peters, by this time, was beside himself and so great was his anger that he wrote on Gandhi's exam sheet the word "idiot" and gave it to Gandhi. Gandhi took the exam sheet and sat down at his desk trying very hard to remain calm while he contemplated his next move.
 
A few minutes later, Gandhi got up, went to the professor, and said to him in a dignified but sarcastically polite tone, "Mr. Peters, you signed the sheet, but you did not give me the grade."
 
Wit always wins over anger
 
 
Two old mates from school met together at the pub having not seen each other for a number of years.
 
"G'day, Arthur", said Fred. "Haven't seen you for ages. How's the family?"
 
"Fine", said Arthur. "We've all taken up music. I play the guitar, my wife plays the violin, one of the kids plays the flute and the other plays the saxophone. Come around one night and we'll play you some classical music. Now, how's your lot going?"
 
"Oh, pretty much the same," said Fred. "We're into martial arts. I've taken up karate, my wife does judo and the kids do tae kwon do. Come around one night and we'll belt the hell out of you!"
 
 
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra was holding a tour around NSW when their piano player took ill while in Broken Hill.
 
They hired the only person available, a local pianist who had once been a stand-in piano player for the Queensland Orchestra. However since moving to Broken Hill he had fall on hard times and hard drink.
 
While he wasn't in great shape, he was the only person available.
 
He trundled onto the stage in his stained dinner suit and, with his back to the audience, lowered himself onto a wicker chair that he had insisted on bringing.
 
Unfortunately, there was a split in his trousers and a gasp of horror from the audience.
 
"Do you know your backside's showing through the old wicker chair?" hissed the first violinist.
 
"No", the old bloke said, "but if you hum the tune I'll soon pick up the melody!"
 
 
A retired judge, who disliked classical music, was greatly annoyed when his wife pestered him into attending an opening night charitable presentation of Verdi's opera, Nabucco, at the Sydney Opera House. 
 
This particular evening the director had arranged a very eccentric production, combining all sorts of odd, unlikely visual elements.
 
The old bloke was bored silly and as he sat through the third act, he needed to go to the toilet.
 
He extricated himself from his second row seat and apologised as he squeezed past scores of knees.
 
When he finally arrived in the foyer he couldn't find the loo. He pushed at this door and that, still not finding the toilet and becoming desperately anxious as he need to urinate.
 
Finally, he heard the sound of tinkling water and he dashed to a rear door where he saw a fountain. It was too much and he couldn't bear it.
 
He urinated into the ornate fountain and quickly left.
 
Re-entering the front of the theatre on his way back to his seat, as he apologised and squeezed his way through, he was surprised by various slaps on the back and sporadic bursts of applause.
 
As he sat down, he whispered to his wife, "Have I missed much of the third act?"
 
"Missed it?" she said," pointing to the stage where singers were now crowded around the fountain. "You were the star attraction!" 
 
 
In the late 1990s Colonel Gaddafi from Lybia was able to obtain a new fleet of Russian tanks for his army.
 
Two of his generals were in the middle of the desert, watching as their men tested out the new vehicles.
 
"These Russian tanks are very good," said one general. "Lot's of thick armour and big, loud and very powerful guns."
 
"Yes", said the other, "the tanks are very good. However, I'm worried by the operating instructions!"
 
"What do you mean?' asked the first general.
 
"Well, " came the reply, "Here under the heading Tactics, it says 'when attacked, retreat and draw the enemy forces deep into your territory. Then await the snows of winter'." 
 
 
 
In 1937 the telephone came to Snake Gully and all of the locals signed up with the PMG's Department to have a new fangled phone installed.
 
Several weeks later, early one morning the phone rang at Dave and Mabel's place.
 
"Is that Snake Gully 21?" a voice asked.
 
Dave proudly replied, "No, this is Snake Gully 12!"
 
"Oh, sorry to disturb you. I must have the wrong number", said the voice.
 
"No worries," said Dave, "the telephone was ringing anyway!"
 
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Probus Congratulates RC Mt Eliza on 50th Anniversary
Len Christie, President of the Probus Club of Mt Eliza and Honorary Member of our Club together with Probus Secretary Deborah Fleiner, sent the following letter to President Sue and all Club members to celebrate our 50 Years Anniversary.
 
Unfortunately, the letter seems to not want to be printed in our Bulletin.
 
A copy hand delivered by Linda Morris went missing and then last week the letter was cut and pasted into the Bulletin and was in place during the Review Stage (when the Editor is supposed to check for 'typos'). However, upon the Bulletin being sent, the letter disappeared.
 
Apologies to Len and Probus Members!
 
Third time lucky. Please see a retyped version of the letter below.
 
PROBUS LETTERHEAD
24th May 2021
 
Dear President Sue and Mount Eliza Rotarians,
 
We, the Probus Club of Mount Eliza, acknowledge your achievement of reaching your 50th Anniversary. We are very much aware of the many contributions your Club has made to the quality of our Community and areas further afield, starting under the leadership of Presidency of the Late Wal Cubbin and Secretary, the Late Bill Parsons, both of whom were highly active and outstanding Rotarians.
 
At the same time, we wish to acklowledge your Club for being responsible for the formation of our Probus Club in 1985, under President Murray McNally and Secretary Alan Phillips. In addition, several of your Past rotarians have joined our ranks and have continued to willingly participate in the running of our Club. We take the opportunity of mentioning two of those Mount Eliza Rotarians, the Late John Dunn and Ted Humphreys (who could forget Ted), together past Rotarians from other Clubs.
 
We congratulate allRotarians, Past and President, for reaching this milestone and wish you all a very enjoyable celebration, and continued success in your valuable activities.
 
For and on behalf of all our Mount Eliza Probians,
 
President: Len Christie                      Secretary: Deborah Fleiner
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Link for RCME Zoom Meetings
When in use the following link should take you to our Zoom meetings - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82650442487?pwd=REhFNkNEdUlJdmJSdnFGaDFpcElwQT09
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