Rotary Club of Brighton Inc P.O. Box 206 Brighton VIC 3186 District 9800 Club Number 18309 Chartered: 24 September, 1973 www.rotarybrighton.com.au No. A23508S ABN 29 236 561 983 [email protected]Editor, Designer: Max Martin Phone: 0409 822 378 www.maxmartindesigns.com.au [email protected]Photography: Meeting: PP Ivan Vojlay, Cameron Ward. Your Club Board for 2014-2015 President Bill Howley Vice President Darren Donnellan Board Advisor PP David Efron Secretary Daryl Forge Treasurer PP Arthur Hubbard President Elect Barry Hickman Meetings Graeme Wallace Fund Raising Rob Foster Fellowship Bruce Crossley International Stuart McIntyre Youth Tony Naughton Missed an issue of the Bulletin? You can find it on the website at www.rotarybrighton.com.au or contact the Editor by email to be sent a pdf or you can get a back copy from the Editor who collects leftovers after meeting. November is Rotary Foundation Month UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS & NEWS: l NEXT WEEK’S MEETING: Prof Ian Plimer l Page 4: Conference Update; l Page 6: Highlights of Ladies Night with Peter Hackett l Page 8: ‘My Old Lady’ movie night Tuesday 11 November; Pictured L-R: Guest speaker Peter Hackett, Mercedes-Benz test driver with Chairman Norm Thomas and Mercedes-Benz Brighton Principal Geoff Quirk. A summary of Peter’s talk is on page 2. Last week - PETER HACKETT- Mercedes-Benz This week CLUB NIGHT AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Club for 2013-2014 will be held this week at Milano’s replacing the normal club meeting. The following have already been sent to Members linked to an email from the Secretary: Minutes of AGM 2013-14 Notice of AGM 2013-14 Audited Annual Accounts 2013-14 At the meeting any questions may be directed to either Secretary Daryl Forge or President Bill Howley. Bu ll etin Bu ll etin 06 November, 2014 It was Ladies Night last week and we had the pleasure of the company of from left to right: Angela Biggin, Beverley Chapman, Alison White and Jennifer Forge.
Transcript
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
[email protected], Designer: Max MartinPhone: 0409 822 378www.maxmartindesigns.com.auecclesmaxmartin@gmail.comPhotography: Meeting: PP Ivan Vojlay, Cameron Ward.
Your Club Board for 2014-2015President Bill HowleyVice President Darren DonnellanBoard Advisor PP David EfronSecretary Daryl ForgeTreasurer PP Arthur HubbardPresident Elect Barry HickmanMeetings Graeme WallaceFund Raising Rob FosterFellowship Bruce CrossleyInternational Stuart McIntyreYouth Tony Naughton
Missed an issue of the Bulletin? You can find it on the website at www.rotarybrighton.com.auor contact the Editor by email to be sent a pdf or you can get a back copy from the Editor who collects leftovers after meeting.
November is Rotary Foundation Month
UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS & NEWS:l NEXT WEEK’S MEETING: Prof Ian Plimer l Page 4: Conference Update; l Page 6: Highlights of Ladies Night with Peter Hackett l Page 8: ‘My Old Lady’ movie night Tuesday 11 November;
Pictured L-R: Guest speaker Peter Hackett, Mercedes-Benz test driver with Chairman Norm Thomas and Mercedes-Benz Brighton Principal Geoff Quirk. A summary of Peter’s talk is on page 2.
Last week - PETER HACKETT- Mercedes-Benz
This week
CLUB NIGHT
AGMThe Annual General Meeting of the Club for 2013-2014 will be held this week at Milano’s replacing the normal club meeting.
The following have already been sent to Members linked to an email from the Secretary:
Minutes of AGM 2013-14Notice of AGM 2013-14Audited Annual Accounts 2013-14
At the meeting any questions may be directed to either Secretary Daryl Forge or President Bill Howley.
BulletinBulletin06 November, 2014
It was Ladies Night last week and we had the pleasure of the company of from left to right:Angela Biggin, Beverley Chapman, Alison Whiteand Jennifer Forge.
Thinking of Cruising?Contact the “Cruise Wizards’
and receive Qantas Frequent Flyer points for your cruiseor talk to us about our unbeatable business class fares.
Peter Hackett Chief Driving Instructor Mercedes-Benz
Peter spoke to us about the latest safety innovations that have been included in recent Mercedes-Benz models and also about the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy. Since its inception in 2001, Peter Hackett has been the Chief Driving Instructor of the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy. The Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience program has been specifically designed to provide motorists with skills and experiences necessary for them drive safely and confidently. A range of dynamic handling and performance exercises have been purposely developed to challenge driver skills and demonstrate the technology and handling capabilities of the Mercedes-Benz range.Personally conducted by Peter Hackett and his specialised team of professional instructors, drivers are guided through a half day driving event in a comprehensive range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Simulated emergency situations provide the necessary experiences to improve the driving skills of even the most proficient driver.Peter currently competes in the Australian GT Racing Circuit in one of the few Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3’s in the Southern Hemisphere.Peter comes from a strong background in motorsport and feels at home on the racetrack. He was the first driver to win both an Australian Formula 3 and Formula 4000 Championship and has also been a Test Driver for the A1GP Australia Team.Peter Won 19 races from 21 starts to lead the Australian F4000 and GT Championships simultaneously and was a Test Driver A1GP Team Australia.Highlights of Peter’s Racing Career: 2005 Atlantic Test, Team Australia, USA2005 A1GP Test, Team Australia, France2005 Australian F4000 Champion, Team Ralt Australia 2005 Australian GT Championship Runner Up, Team Lamborghini Australia 2004 Team Lamborghini Driver 2004 Formula 3 Test Driver, Tyre Evaluation & Testing 2003 Team Lamborghini Bathurst 24 Hour Driver 2003 3rd Outright Lexmark Indy 300, Team Lamborghini Driver2003 Team Driver Renault/AirconRacing in the Australian F3 Championship 2003 Pole Position, Formula Holden Eastern Creek 2002 3 rounds in the Australian Drivers Championship, Formula Holden2002 2nd & 3rd overall as guest driver, Australian F3 (2 rounds) 2001 F3000 test with MinardiJunior at Albacete2001 Motorsport, Young Achiever of the Year N.S.W. 2001 7th 48th Macau Grand Prix, F3, teammate to Takuma Sato/Anthony Davison BAR F1 drivers 2001 Australian Formula 3 Champion2000 Runner-up Australian Formula 3 1999 1st place Oran Park round of the Australian F3 1997 3rd British Formula Ford Winter Series1996 Winner Jim Russell, World Drivers Scholarship 1995 1st race win, Donington Park, June ‘95 1995 Started race career, Formula Vauxhall Junior, England
2
Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd ABN 44 004 684 619 Lic. No. 30112 APT008_VRC
CALL 1300 656 985 for a brochure or see your travel agent www.aptouring.com.au
APT also has cruises and tours in Russia • Canada • Alaska Asia • USA • India • Africa • Europe • South America China • New Zealand • Australia
MEKOng RIVER
CRUISING
new & excLusive uPPer & Lower mekong river cruising | thaiLand | Laos | cambodia | vietnam
*BMW Service Inclusive is based on the vehicles condition based service monitoring for 5 years from the date of first registration or up to 80,000kms, whichever occurs first. Normal wear and tear items and other exclusions apply. Scheduled servicing must be conducted by an authorised BMW dealer. Only demonstrator vehicles that are within the first 12 months of initial registration are eligible for this offer. Consult Brighton BMW for further details. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
There’s a moment when it’s just the right time to act. When everything falls into place. When the stars align. With outstanding value across a select BMW range, the time to experience your own Ultimate Driving Machine is now.
As a member of the Rotary Club of Brighton, when you order and take delivery of any new or demonstrator BMW model you will receive complimentary 5 year/80,000kms BMW scheduled servicing.* For your new car and servicing needs please contact Brett Jakes, Brighton BMW General Manager.
THE STARS HAVE ALIGNED.CATCH EXCEPTIONAL BMW VALUE TODAY AT BRIGHTON BMW.
THIS WEEK’S MEETING 06 NOVEMBER 2014Chairman: Michael Kuzilny Topic: Club Night - AGM
Location: Milanos Bayview Room
Thursday 06 November 2014 - CLUB NIGHT - AGMSergeant: Bill JeansLocation: Milanos Bayview RoomHosts: Alex Spear, Graham GudeProperty: Marcus Bastiaan, Glenn RossFront Desk: Computer: Geoff Shaw, Cash & Visitors: PP Herman MottRaffle: Graeme TempletonThursday 13 November 2014 Chairman: Philip MellettSergeant: Geoff ShawSpeaker: Prof Ian PlimerLocation: Milanos Bayview RoomHosts: Mac Chapman, PP Peter JohnsProperty: Norm Thomas, Cameron WardFront Desk: Computer: Graeme Wallace, Cash & Visitors: Graeme TempletonRaffle: PP David EfronCAN’T COME? YOU MUST FIND A REPLACEMENT! ROSTERED ON PROPERTY OR FRONT DESK? PLEASE BE ON DECK BY 5.30PM.
ROSTERS: Upcoming Meetings - Events:Tuesday 11/11/14 - ‘My Old Lady’ Film Night - see page 8. Thursday 13/11/14 - Prof Ian PlimerThursday 20/11/14 - Kevin Rabalais Author & Lawyer
from Louisiana now living in Melbourne
Wednesday 03/12/14 - Rotary Senior Citizens Luncheon, the International of Brighton
For all your computing needs● Computer, laptops, servers, printers, phones● Network and system specialists
For all Telecommunication voice and data needs● All Telstra voice and data plans, fi xed, mobile, 365 and cloud
For all your outsourcing and technical ICT needs● 24x7 national service desk and response centre● Project Management ● Remote management and monitoring of all critical IT devices
* Bulletin Editor’s bad week: Put in an apology on page 4 of Bulletin for errors in the Members Directory and the date of the Front Desk Report was also wrong in Bulletin;
* All Mercedes-Benz owners: As the Mercedes-Benz ‘crowd’ were present Sarg fined all Mercedes owners;
* All those who had been fined for speeding in a Mercedes: A certain dealer principal paid the fine;
* All those who have dented somebody else’s Mercedes;* PP Ian Mence: Terrible polling for Vic Liberals. Sarg called Ian being
like the ‘Captain on the Titanic’;* PP Geoff Knight: Went to Fiji and married Victoria Shaw. Whilst in
Fiji Geoff was phoned by Vic Police who had found his father’s war medals that had been stolen 40 years ago;
* Erik Vandenberg: Late arrival. Big contributor to our efforts in Cambodia. Apparently has been there too much as he went dressed in his RM Williams jeans and boots and fell into the river and ruined them. Also he proposed two toasts in Cambodian at two different functions but got it wrong to his embarrassment;
* All those who have backed a tip in horse racing and it didn’t win: Put in a $1;
* All those who have backed a winner: Put in a $1;* Keith Cameron: Left the building early as he bought a Jaguar
Sports XK9 and didn’t want to be fined but he left $2 anyway;* Barry Hickman: Normally fine him for being casually dressed. Still
was just passable but Sarg fined him anyway;* Ron Stark: When asked by the Sarg if he had a fine he told the him
to go forth and multiply;* PP Ian Mence: Sister June down from Alice Springs had to stay in
a hotel as Ian thought his house wasn’t big enough;* Daryl Forge: Bought a Mercedes-Benz and after 4 months decided
he didn’t like it and replaced it. Has several Mercedes umbrellas;* Geoff Shaw: Nabbed two giant snappers 7kg each from Frankston
Lakes. Should have been fined $1 a kilo;* Des Thomas & PP Robert Ward: Talking while Sarg was talking to
them. Also fined for not reserving PP Jack Joel’s seat at the middle table. PP Arthur Hubbard also fined for taking Jack’s seat;
* Geoff Bentley: Was at Jack Holt Breakfast at 4.45am - wonderful performance - all on his table fined in honour of this;
* Norm Thomas: Talked into buying a Mercedes for wife Jan. When he went to pick it up he opened the boot and the number
plate fell off. All OK now;* Fines across the floor: Sarg was fined for not turning up to tennis
for 6 weeks; PP Ian Mence & PP Robert Ward fined by June Noble for surviving their childhood together after their early risky
nautical hi-jinks; Does Damien Hellard have a new lady on his arm?
’
Sgt Alan Jarrott
Front Desk Report Thursday 30 October, 2014Attendance: 57 Percentage: 56%Member’s Make-ups: David Smyth @ Malvern Mens Probus/Brighton North; Ron Stark @ Rotary AustraliaMember’s Apologies: Stuart McMillan, Wayne Styles;Club Guests: Geoff Quirk, Tim Murphy, Shaun Rees, Bill Tourogianis
Chapman), Sue (Roger Fairlam), Jennifer (Daryl Forge), Elaine (PDG John King), Marion (Rob Nicholes), Margaret
(Graeme Templeton), Jan (Norm Thomas), Janey (Steve Tsimos), Helen (PP Robert Ward) & Alison (Clyde White);
Member’s Guests: Ross Day (Dale Hoy), Judee Stevenson (PDG John King), June Noble (PP Ian Mence), John Schnoll (Tony Rouse) & Giles Hunter (PP Ivan Vojlay).
Auto dynamicsMelbourne’s premier service centre for prestige European cars.BMW l Mercedes l Audi l Porsche l Volkswagen
Free pick up and delivery service for Rotary Members Courtesy vehicles I Log-Book Servicing ElectricalPre-Purchase inspections I Roadworthy testing I Brakes Mechanical I Qualified Factory Trained Technicians
Contact Erik Vandenbergon 0413 576 600 or 9585 1676Cheltenham: 228 Centre Dandenong Rd, CheltenhamClearwater Brighton: 43-47 Nepean Highway, Elsternwick Phone: 9014 9492www.autodynamics.com.au
No job too big or small. We’ll come straight to your door.
- Plasma / LCD TV Installations- Projectors- High End HiFi- Touchscreen Programming- General TV & Stereo Installations- Interactive Whiteboards- All in one remotes
ERRORS IN MEMBER’S DIRECTORYIF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO SWAP THEIR COPY OF THE MEMBERS DIRECTORY FOR A CORRECTED COPY PLEASE BRING IT TO THE MEETING AND SEE MAX AND HE WILL DO THE SWAP. OTHERWISE PLEASE MAKE THE CORRECTIONS YOURSELF AS LISTED IN LAST WEEK’S BULLETIN ESPECIALLY THE EDITOR’S HOME PHONE NUMBER AS HE DOESN’T WANT ANY MORE FINES.
The District Conference will be filled with a very interesting and diverse group of speakers. Hobart is a gorgeous place for a getaway- originally a penal colony, it was founded in 1804. It is the second oldest city in Australia after Sydney- so lots of historical sites to visit and explore.
March is a gorgeous time to be visiting; the average temperature is 20 degrees and the month of March has the least average rain recorded there across the year:) Hobart is a real foodie hot spot as well- home of the wonderful Mures Seafood restaurant. There are countless new places to explore- Garagistes, Taste Cafe, Pigeon
Hole The conference 2015 will be a great excuse to visit such a lovely city! The Conference website also contains links to other restaurants in the vicinity of the Venue.
Fantastic entertainment has been lined up to light up the Conference and there are several great fellowship opportunities planned. Rotary content is in the planning stages; an excellent opportunity for new Rotarians to learn more about Rotary
Visit Mercedes-Benz Brighton, your first choice for prestige motoring.
• Same friendly and experienced team.
• Same exceptional service.
• Same location and extensive selection of New, Demonstrator and Approved Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz passenger & commercial vehicles.
There’s a new name for Mercedes-Benz on Nepean Highway.
:PRESIDENT S REPORT
Presented by President Bill Howley Presented by Daryl Forge
• Pres Bill welcomed everyone to the meeting including guests and said it was great to have so
many there last week it being a Ladies Night. Bill then went
through all the partners names which are listed in the Front Desk report.
• Pres Bill then introduced his front table including Chairman Norm Thomas, guest speaker Peter Hackett, Secretary Daryl Forge and Sergeant Alan Jarrott. He then introduced Member’s guests. Norm Thomas then introduced the Mercedes-Benz table including Principal Geoff Quirk who addressed the meeting.
• Pres Bill spoke about the previous week’s speaker Beverley Brock and mentioned there was an extensive write up in the Bulletin of her very entertaining talk and there were around 60 people present.
• Last Friday was the inaugural Jack Holt Charity Breakfast and Pres Bill said it was organised sensationally by Geoff Bentley, PP David Efron and team. There were about 260 people there and he congratulated all on a great job. Bill also noted that about 20 Rotarians risked the journey into the RACV Club onboard Geoff McGeary’s vintage bus. A bit of off-road driving was also experienced on the way back.
• Daryl Forge: Daryl pointed out that there were Rotary Christmas cards were available in packets of 10 @ $10. Contact Daryl.
• PP Ivan Vojlay: Ivan asked Giles Hunter (Barloworld Glen Waverley) and Tim
Murphy (Mercedes-Benz Brighton) to
come forward and each received a
special Certificate of Appreciation for their sponsorship of the
Club’s Charity Golf Day.
Pictured above: L-R is speaker Peter Hackett, Tim Murphy, Geoff Quirk (dealer principal), Bill Tourogianis & Shaun Rees (Mercedes-Benz Brighton)
• Geoff Bentley: Geoff spoke about the Jack Holt Memorial Breakfast which was on previous Friday at 7.00am at the RACV Club. Geoff wanted to thank everyone who helped out especially Graeme Wallace, PP Geoff McGeary (transport), PP David Efron, Cameron Ward (AV & running sheet), PP David Grodski, Graeme Watson, Max Martin, PP Alan Pinkus and PP Arthur
Hubbard. Geoff said he couldn’t have done it without the sponsors especially major sponsor Wilson Storage who have indicated that they would like to be the main sponsor again next year. Geoff also thanked other sponsors. Also Burgess Rawson. Alex Fevola (Runway Room), Chris McGetrick, David Plant Real Estate, Gardeners Corner etc. It was an exciting morning and Susan Alberti was thrilled and in its first year it looks like the breakfast made a $30,000 profit.
5
SECRETARY’
ANNOUNCEMENTSS
The raffle was run by Peter Sneddon with barrel girl June Noble. The winners of bottles of wine were:1. Lindsay Jones 2. Peter Hackett 3. Pres Bill Howley
Last Meeting s Raffle’
’
Highlights of 30 Oct - LADIES NIGHT
6
SHUT UP AND SAY CHEESE
RON!
GEE I REALLY DESTROYED MY RM GEAR
AND THE CAMBODIAN LANGUAGE TOO!
HEAR THERE’SA NEW LADYIN YOUR LIFE
DAMIEN!
NO SERGEANT’S FINE TONIGHT
CLYDE?
SORRY I COULDN’TFIT YOU IN AT HOME
JUNE!
MADE A FEW TYPOS IN THE
BULLETIN AND THE DIRECTORY MAX?
YES CHRISBUT IF I CLOSE MY
EYES MAYBE IT WILL ALL GO AWAY!
WELCOMESTEVE & JANEY!
ROTARYROYALTY
WELCOMEJILL, MARION
& SUE
THAT’S OK IAN.REMEMBER TO BRING
A TENT WHEN YOU ARE NEXT IN THE ‘ALICE’!
I TONED DOWNMY TIE THIS WEEK
ALISON!
DAVID EDENCONDUCTOR/FUNERALÊ CONSULTANT
WWW.TOBINBROTHERS.COM.AU
100%Ê AUSTRALIANÊ OWNED
Travel beyond boundaries
Let Bayview Travel be your personal travel concierge with first hand specialised knowledge of destinations and experiences you never dreamed possible. Embark on your journey with confidence and peace of mind, knowing each detail is expertly managed by your advisor, who is with you every step of the way.
Bayview House, Suite 1, 232 Bay Street, Brighton Vic 3186 Ph: 03 9596 7299 www.bayviewtravel.com.au
‘Insider accessto Luxury’
7
Welcome to all visiting Rotarians & Guests
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 “To Australia, The Queen of Australia,
Rotary International & the Rotary Club of Brighton.”
Birthd
ays
& A
nniver
saries
In the Chinese horoscope it is the Year of the Goat and on Saturday it was The Hackers Day of the Tortoise for on the tee area of the Venus hole when the players arrived stood a very static and serious looking Tortoise. Now our play was not slow rather like our static tortoise we were stuck as nothing seemed to have changed from previous weeks and Daryl Forge played well again taking out Nearest the Pin, Handicap and Off the Stick honors and Ron Stark despite winning the Long Drive seemed bent again on getting his handicap out further to make a final charge at the The Spring Handicap Comp which ends next week. Tom Buxton, James Tisdall and Captain Ian Cole (who won the PreGame Putting) all seemed like extras on the film set of the Daryl & Ron Show where despite constant advice Daryl refused to lose his yellow ball and Ron put on an act for the tortoise at the Venus hole. Remembering he had just won the Long Drive Ron’s Venus tee shot rose high landed with a thump and bounced to end only a very short 5 metres away and 15 metres before the waters edge and he did the same with his second shot only this time after one bounce he was in the center of Lake Venus - The Tortoise was impressed.Early morning rain prior to play kept many Hackers tortoise-like stuck at home but the weather did clear, the umbrellas were never opened and a good mornings golf was celebrated with The Tin shouting everyone drinks. Capt Ian Cole
Highlights - 01 November 2014IVAN’S HACKERSIVAN’S HACKERS
Birthdays October/November 2014:
Mac Chapman 31 OctoberStuart McIntyre 06 NovemberTony Rouse 10 NovemberDaryl Forge 12 NovemberMarcus Bastiaan 17 NovemberPP Brett Parkin 22 NovemberBill Howley 24 NovemberKen Paterson 27 NovemberAnniversaries November 2014:PP Jack & Karen Joel OAM 08 NovemberPP Alan & Di Pinkus 11 NovemberPeter & Kay Grey 16 November
PRINTED BY
The Rotary Club of Brighton is OFF TO THE MOVIES!
‘MYOLDLADY’A Romantic Comedy with a twist in the Tail. He is in the Will, She is in the way. Starring 3 Academy award winning actors:
P Maggie Smith P Kevin Kline P Kristin Scott Thomas
A Private Preview - When: Tues 11 November at 6.45pm for wine and nibbles prior to the screening.Where: The Film Industry’s private screening room LIMITED SEATINGBacklot Studios, 65 Haig Street, Southbank (off Clarendon Street” ).Sit back in super comfort in your own Leather Lounge chair and enjoy the ultimate in Presentation.
Cost: $65.00 per head - Includes drinks, starters and a Lucky Seat Prize.Bookings: Book Early. Limited seats (75). First in best dressed.Geoff Cunningham (H) 9592 4953 (W) 9188 2289 Credit Cards accepted
BACKLOT STUDIOS is located in Haig Street second on the left from Clarendon Street after City Road when going towards the city. No 65 is on the left just before the freeway and the studio is at the rear.
BOOK NOW
TO AVOID
DISAPPOINTMENT!
More Highlights of 30 Oct - LADIES NIGHT
ANGLER’S CORNER
Geoff Shaw (right) and friend caught these two 7kg snapper at the Frankston Lakes last week.
The fish are being held close to the camera to make them look larger (see arms are straight). This is apparently known as “the full Gerhard”.
The full catch is in the photo below with the boat - bag limit of 3 each x 5 fishermen
