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Bulletin Week 12 2019-2020
 
Week
2-Oct
9-Oct
16-Oct
23-Oct
Location
Bridge Hotel
Bridge Hotel
Bridge Hotel
Bridge Hotel
 
07:00 for 07:30
07:00 for 07:30
07:00 for 07:30
07:00 for 07:30
Speaker
Jafari & Kaye Graves
Strengthening Afghan connection
All things
Flying
Danny O'Brien
Ride to Work Day
Location to be confirmed
TBA
Chair
Stan Hendy
Doug Lougoon
No Meeting
Stan Hendy
Welcome
John Harkin
Pat Sheehan
 
Ted Gretgrix
Set up
Kevin Reade
John Cannon
 
Paul Henderson
Set up
Ray Carrington
Nick Christian
 
Brian Hinneberg
 
Presidents Report
 
 
  • Fellowship Committee:
Social Evening at Maurice & Pauline Woodburn’s home on Saturday 5th October, 6 for 6.30pm at 11 Regent St. Strathfieldsaye. Bring nibbles or food to share and your own ‘drinks’.
Morris Minor Museum – On Sunday the 10th November at Ford Road, North Harcourt.
Cost will be $10:00 which will be donated to local fire brigade.
  • Christmas Party-To be held on Sunday the 8th December at the “Lynas Resort”. Many thanks to Graham and Merrin for opening their home to us all. More details to follow.
 
 
Guest Speaker
 
Venerable Moonieinda was our guest speaker this morning speaking about the Karen Culture & Social Support Foundation (KCSS).
Currently there are approximately 230 Karen families, and a total number of 2300 of members of the community in all; most of these Burmese people have arrived to Australia via refugee camps in Thailand. Due to the difficulties of re-settling into Australia, Venerable Moonie and the Karen community have commenced a building program to help new arrivals transition into the Australian community, as they are faced with many problems such as financial, housing and language issues.
The KCSS foundation purchased suitable land in Eaglehawk in 2015 and were given a building permit in 2016, and now that following clearing of land has been finished, the structural part of the project can commence.
Stage 1 has commenced with the Wright builders given the contract to build a four-bedroom house. This house will provide temporary accommodation for new arrivals until suitable rental properties can be found.
Stage 2. Future plans include the building of two large halls, a kitchen, office space, a toilet block and packing spaces. These buildings are planned to facilitate community functions, English language classes and various other activities.
Venerable Moonie has stated that expertise and assistance would be welcome, whether that be in the form of financial assistance or help with Project Management for Stage 2 of KCSS project. He also mentioned assistance by volunteers to help with English Language classes would be greatly appreciated.
Financial fund raising has been of limited success so far, with a project called “Buy a Brick” ($50 per brick), raising around $4,000 to date.
Those wishing to help in any way can email Venerable Moonie at moonieindae@kcssf.org.au or if you wish to Buy a Brick for the Karen Culture & Social Support Foundation, can visit their web site.
 
 
Reminders:
  • Rotary Walk to End Polio: Two locations: Albert Park Melbourne and Lake Neangar in Eaglehawk on Saturday 19th October @ 10am.
  • Foundation Dinner: to be held in November 27th hosted by Echuca-Moama Club.
Adrian
Notices
BBQ opportunity.... Bendigo Railway Station  Tuesday 8th October 6 am  to 9.30 am Bacon and Egg  Giveaway.
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From Maurice Woodburn...
Just a note to clarify the social event being held at our place on Sat 5th October.
Open to all members and partners to attend.
Location: 11 Regent street Strathfieldsaye. ( off Tannery lane) Commencing between 6pm and 6:30pm.
Please bring along a plate/platter of food to share. Finger food, either hot or cold. Main or sweets. We will be able to keep food warm.
Bring along something to drink also. The whole idea is a social event where members and partners can socialise without any hassles of
being seated and not being able to mingle An idea on numbers closer to the day would be great.
 
Maurice
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BOOKINGS can now be made for next years BARHAM Weekend.
 
April 17th, 18th and 19th
 

Where:    Barham Caravan & Tourist Park

Accommodation: Caravan & Tent sites, Cabins. (Apparently no cabins were pre-booked so please book yours ASAP) 

Bookings 54532553 and say  you are with RCOBS for the booking.
The following event so impressed me, I had to give it a run here even though it is not till November.
 
Upcoming Events
Lightning Reef Primary School BBQ
Aug 09, 2019
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Federation Picnic
Aug 25, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
View entire list
Speakers
Sep 25, 2019
Ashin Moonieinda
Temporary Home (New Arrivals)
Oct 02, 2019
Jafari and Kaye Graves
Strengthening the Club Connection with the Afghani Community
Oct 09, 2019
Danny O'Brien
All Things Flying
Oct 16, 2019
Ride to Work
No Regular meeting
Oct 30, 2019
Bendigo Cup
No Regular Meeting
Nov 06, 2019
George Waters
Foundation at RCoBS
Nov 13, 2019
Amy Henshaw and Trinity mawson
Loddon Mallee Water and Resource Management Group
View entire list
ClubRunner Mobile
Notices
Police Legacy BBQ Breakfast
 
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Evelyn's annual fundraiser
Jokes
Jokes
1. didn't pass the Paul K test
2. didn't pass
3...
A man ordered Chinese takeaway from a local place.
He had just been to pick it up when, as he was driving home, he suddenly heard the bags rustling.
He wondered what on earth the sound was and if something had gotten in the bag!
He thought he could see a little pair of eyes peering out at him.
He was driving so he leaned forward, picked up the bag and put it on the passenger seat.
Suddenly he heard more rustling and little eyes looking out from behind the prawn crackers.
He thought it had to be a rat or a mouse or something, so he carefully pulled the bag down and there it was … A Peking Duck!
 
 
Club meetings
BENDIGO
BENDIGO 
SOUTH
BENDIGO 
STRATHDALE.
EAGLEHAWK
KANGAROO/FLAT
Tues 12.45
for 1 pm
Bendigo 
Club
Thurs 6 for 6.30 pm
Stirling Room, Foundry
Tues 6.00 for
6.30 pm
Bendigo Club
Wed 6.15 for
6.30 pm
Cal Gully 
Mechanics 
Institute
Monday
6 for 6.30 pm
Rotary
Gateway
Park