1994-1995

The information on this page is from the Club's publication "A History of the Rotary Club of Brunswick" Golden Jubilee 2nd edition, 2003:

District Governor: David Rosback (Rotary Club of Hawthorn)
President: Ron Paoli
Secretary: Warren Maloney
Treasurer: Bob Jamieson

Our first meeting of this Rotary Year was held on the 7th July. President Ron advised the Club had received a letter from Alma Nunan expressing her gratitude for the hospitality extended to her over the past six years in Jack Nunan's memory.

The artist for this year's bulletin publications is Andrew Paoli. Besides being the President's son, Andrew is a Graphic Art Designer. He provides his work freely to the Club. Thank you, Andrew.

The official visit of the District Governor, David Rosback and his wife Judi, was at our Club meeting on the 14th July. David commended the Brunswick Club on its community service work; the decision to re-start the tree planting program that had been in operation previously; and our participation in the Youth Exchange Program. David shared with members four projects he is giving top priority, they are:- The School for the Deaf; the 150th anniversary of the Botanical Gardens; the Rotary Health Research Foundation and the Cornerstone Rotary Foundation. David also spoke about the 90th birthday celebrations of Rotary planned for February 1995.

A most interesting job talk was given at our Club meeting on the 21st July. It was by our President Elect Max Fremder dating back some forty years in the Agricultural Chemical Industry which was in its infancy compared to where it is today. It was the story of a man who through his enterprise and hard work journeyed from success to success. He thinks the only way one can say he was lucky was to be at the right place at the right time, and to have a go.

The meeting on the 28th July was a very special day for Will Moulding (our only Charter Member in the Club) on his 90th birthday. The Club presented him with a large birthday cake 50 x 25 centimetres in the form of a golf bag complete with golf ball and tees with chocolate handle and strap. Clarice was also presented with a beautiful arrangement of flowers. Jack Davis, Greg Sewell, Colin Simpson, Owen Whelan and Jim Allan gave away many of Will's secrets. There were eleven "Rotary Anns" present along with eight past members, including Archbishop Frank Little (Sir Frank). Will, who is usually outspoken, was overcome with the occasion.

The Great Rotary Quiz was again held this year on the 4th August at the Brunswick Club. Our representatives were Les Gordon, Michael Leahy and Russell Badham. They had the distinction of defeating the representatives of the Fitzroy Rotary Club in the first round.

A letter was received from Clarice Moulding which read:-

Dear Rotary Boys,

How very enjoyable it was last Thursday to join with you to wish Will well on his 90th birthday. I thank you for your kindness to me in presenting the lovely arrangement of flowers and the birthday cake for Will, which was a masterpiece in decoration of a golf bag. God bless.

Yours sincerely,

Clarice Moulding

The first fund raiser for the 1994-1995 Rotary Year was a "Wine Night" held at the Abbruzzo Club on the 11th August at 6pm. It comprised of a fine three course meal with wine and cost $30 per head. President Ron thanked those involved and special mention to Russell Badham, the organiser, Mick Leahy and Marcello Marciano. One hundred and fifty members and friends attended. It was a most successful night.

A "Song Fest" by our Glee Club was held at our meeting on the 25th August under the direction of our musical leader, Peter Russo. The members were Graeme Miller. Ted Bailey, Peter Johnstone and Barry Cross. All the members present joined in the singing, it was a very successful and happy meeting.

Each member of the Club was supplied with a book of 20 raffle tickets for the A.F.L. Football Grand Final "toss the coin raffle" raising $450 for club funds.

At our meeting on 15th September, we had as our Club guest, Ms. Lee Naylor, 1994 Commonwealth Games Gold Medal winner. Lee is a resident of Brunswick and the Club honoured her today for her achievement.

A breakfast meeting was held on the 21st September at the works of Kevin Dale (Andale Engineering), Airport West. The breakfast was excellent: sausages, bacon, eggs, chips, toast and fruit juice. Members were finally shown over the plant, which is run very efficiently.

Our meeting on the 6th October was a "Past Member Day" and President Ron welcomed many of our past members. It was a very happy occasion.

The 1994 annual Caulfield Cup Calcutta was held on the 13th October at Ardmillan House, Moonee Ponds at 7pm - cost $50 per person. The evening was a great success thanks to Les Gordon who arranged for Australia's leading trainers, David and Colin Hayes, bookmaker Graeme Sampiere, VRC speaker Rod Fitzroy with phantom race call by Ray Benson to be present. The Club funds benefited to the extent of $3,798.

The meeting on the 3rd November was a "Breakfast Meeting" held at the Brunswick Baths through our member Phil Hare, the manager of the Baths. Some of our members had a swim prior to breakfast at 7:30am which comprised of cereals, slices of mango, eggs, toast and a cappuccino, a real healthy breakfast. Phil then gave a most interesting talk.

The annual official visit of the Fitzroy Rotary Club was held on the 8th December. Quite a number of their members were present and it was a very pleasant meeting. We were entertained by Keith Turner who spoke about his trip with his wife, Jill, to Bangkok and their experiences on the East Orient Express to Singapore.

The Annual General Meeting was held on the 15th December at the Abbruzzo Club, and the officers for the Rotary Year 1995-1996 are:

• President: Max Fremder
• President Elect: Geoff Noble
• Secretary: Tony Cavoli
• Treasurer: Barry Cross
• Public Officer: Bruce Le Page
• Auditors: Bruce Le Page and Jim Allan

Our meeting on the 22nd December was a Breakfast Meeting. We had the usual delightful breakfast. The meeting was very well attended, Christmas carols were sung and the music supplied by our own member, Peter Russo.

During January the meetings were held at the Court House Hotel in Sydney Road on the 5th, 12th, 19th and 25th.

In a departure from normal procedure of the Youth Exchange Program, this year our Club decided to totally fund two outgoing students from families who could not afford to send their children overseas. This is a first for District 9800 and was commended by District Governor, David Rosback, for our magnificent record of service to Youth Exchange in hosting two outgoing and two incoming students this year at a cost of about $20,000.

Our two outgoing students this year are John Macaulay to Brazil and Marita Dyson to Japan. The incoming students were L.J. Jacobik (halfway through his term) and Sagiri Nobayashi from Japan, who arrived on the 9th March, 1995.

A number of our members suffered with their health: Ted Bailey had a heart warning; John Lazzaro had a slight stroke and had surgery; Eric Gowers was hospitalised with a spine problem; and Jack and Betty Luke were also in hospital.

Our President Ron had an eventful trip to Italy. His Pensione bedroom caught fire and all their belongings were lost.

The Annual Pear Pick was held on the 4th February and as usual, arranged by Glenys and Greg Sewell, assisted by Jack and Betty Luke. Four tonnes were picked and were distributed to Mount Royal, North West Hospital, Princess Hill Village Annexe, Hartnett House-Northern City Mission, Gill Memorial, Marjorie Nunan Homes, Don Bosco Hostel, The Grove Community Centre, Salvation Army Food Centre, Brunswick Sheltered Workshop, Brunswick Bowling Club, Eva Tilley Nursing Home and Hope Street Refuge for street kids.

A letter was received from Robert Dyason on the 20th January 1995 that his father, Alan Dyason, had passed away on the 6th April 1994. Alan was our Club President for the year 1957-1958.

A letter was received from Marita Dyson, one of our Rotary Exchange Students, who went to Japan. She is living with a family on the Island of Oshima and is very happy, enjoying a wonderful experience.

At our meeting on the 16th February, President Ron announced that the Bagong Barrio Community Health Clinic, Manila, Philippines project has been approved and the finances secured. This effort will stretch the resources of the Club - it was therefore necessary that the Club make a great effort to raise $20,000 during the remainder of the 1994-1995 Rotary Year. Tom Cross, at our meeting on the 23rd February, gave a detailed report on the project.

At our meeting on the 2nd March the first lady member of Brunswick Rotary Club was inducted - Metta Hayes representing Property Management.

The annual Golf Day of the Brunswick Rotary Club was held on the 9th March at the Green Acres Golf Club. It was a most successful day, 64 golfers competed. The best score by a Brunswick Rotarian was 34 stableford points by Michael Leahy. The N.A.G.A. award was won by Keith Turner. The best score for the ladies was won by Beryl Gordon. The dinner proved a great occasion for the 72 persons present. The guest speaker was Peter Hudson, President of the Hawthorn Football Club. His contribution was greatly appreciated, the Rotary Club benefited by some $2,000 for the day.

At the meeting of 16th March, Pat Lennon, a new member to our Club, gave a most interesting job talk on how to become a lawyer. Job talks are very informative and enable us to know more about our fellow members.

The Brunswick Rotary Club is very proud of our outgoing student, Marita Dyson, whom the Club sent to Japan. She sends the most interesting letters regularly, these are printed in the Bulletin as they are so informative. The same can be said about John Macaulay, whom we sent to Brazil. These two outgoing students are wonderful ambassadors for Australia.

Will Moulding notified the Club that he and Clarice were moving home from the Kew address to Hampton as from the 10th April.

At our meeting on the 23rd March, the two incoming students gave a talk. L.J. Jacobik from U.S.A. and Sagiri Nobayashi from Japan.

The District Convention for this Rotary Year was held at Darling Harbour, Sydney N.S.W. A number of our members and their wives attended.

On the 19th April a visit was made to the Brunswick Industries Association (originally our Rotary Project, the "Brunswick Sheltered Workshop"). Through the efforts of our own member, Barry Cross, the administrator of B.I.A., some 25 members attended. A lunch was served comprising of sandwiches, sausage rolls etc followed by pavlovas, fruit salad, coffee and tea, a tour was then made through the works with the manager, Chris Taylor.

It was most enjoyable and informative to our newer members.

The second lady member of our Club was inducted on the 27th April. Rada Leeman, representing the classification of Photography.

A special fund raising picnic was held at President Ron and Rina Paoli's home on Sunday, 21st May, all food was provided and each ticket allowed for four complimentary drinks, there were also games for adults and children and a special fun games competition, some 250 attended with approximately $4,000 going to Club funds.

It was with regret that the Club received a letter from Peter Russo dated 13th June, stating that he found it necessary to resign from the Club due to work, family and numerous extra-curricular activities. The Club appreciates the support and friendship Peter and Polly gave us over the past eight years.

The Changeover Night was held at Ardmillan House on Friday, 7th July at a cost of $50 per person. Further details will be given in the 1995-1996 history year.

To raise funds for the Club, a number of our members opened their homes to entertain 3 or 4 couples of members and wives or friends to a dinner. The cost to the members was $25 each person and a bottle of wine. Thanks to those members who did the entertaining and provided the dinners. The Club funds raised $1,085.

DONATIONS

• Sheltered Workshop $250
• Christmas Cakes (Sheltered Workshop) $632
• Lord Somers Camp $119
• Exchange Student Costs (1994-1995) $15,422
• Philippines Project $46,699
  Total: $63,122

Special Donations Received for Philippines Project

• Marjorie Nunan Homes $5,000
• Rotary District 9800 $2,000
• Sundry (others) $4,849
  Total: $11,849

INDUCTIONS

• Pat Lennon 15 September 1994 (Commercial Legal Services)
• Ms Metta Hayes 2 March 1995 (Property Management)
• Steven Webb 2 March 1995 (Business Banking)
• Ms Rada Leeman 27 April 1995 (Photography)

RESIGNATIONS

• Bill Klinkatis 30 June 1994
• Les Scanlan 30 June 1994
• Surgeat Mudher 18 September 1994
• Philip Hare 16 March 1995
• Peter Russo 13 June 1995
• Darryl Burkett 30 June 1995.