Bulletin #23 - 5 December 2025

Presidential Ponderings

P1 (Gerry McGann) made the unfortunate mistake of asking members to raise a hand if the felt "they lived up to the 4 Way Test?" and obviously got a few he didn't expect! But at least we learned all about Peace Poles in WA and the goal to reach 100 poles in schools by the end of 2025, currently there are 68 Peace Poles in WA with 7 of them 'planted' by Mill Point.

This day in history...

• 1942 Christopher Columbus  colonized Haiti
• 1933 first drive-in movie opened and the US abolished prohibition
• 1952 worst fog in the UK (the year Mike Collett came to Australia) killing 12,000 people - the fog not Mike Collett!

Today is International Volunteers Day - the global theme of which is "Every Contribution Matters," recognising that every little bit we do changes the world - so continue wherever you can to change the world bit by bit! 

Holly Ludemann – Live Sheep Export Industry

Holly is an agricultural scientist and veterinarian with extensive experience across the livestock export industry, including roles as an Australian Accredited Veterinarian preparing consignments and sailing with livestock shipments to the Middle East.

In 2019, Holly founded The Livestock Collective, a not-for-profit organisation focused on rebuilding public trust through real, on-the-ground stories from people working in the livestock export sector

More recently, Holly has stepped into political advocacy as a committee member of the grassroots Keep the Sheep campaign.

In her address, Holly explained the cultural, religious, and food security reasons for live exports to countries in the Middle East and Asia. She detailed the economic benefits for Australia—particularly Western Australia—and outlined the industry’s evolution, including significant improvements in animal welfare following a 2017 crisis.

Despite these improvements, a well-funded activist campaign led to a political decision by the Labor government to phase out live sheep exports by May 2028.

Holly discussed the severe negative impacts this policy is already having on the industry, the efforts of advocacy groups like The Livestock Collective and the Keep the Sheep campaign, and the broader lessons for Australian agriculture regarding social license and political engagement.

Reasons for Live Export

International Demand: Strong cultural and religious preferences for live animals in importing countries, particularly driven by the Muslim faith. 

Food Security: Live animals provide a critical source of protein and food security for importing nations, especially during crises like the Iraq war or COVID-19 when other supply chains were disrupted.  

Nutritional Needs: Australian protein is vital for countries with low birth weights and nutrient deficiencies. Red meat provides all essential amino acids, crucial for child and maternal health, impacting birth weights and reducing malnutrition. Genetics: Australia acts as a “genetic supermarket,” providing high-quality genetics to the world for over 40 years.

Economic Impact

In 2023, the export of over 600,000 sheep was valued at around $74 million (for the sheep alone), with further economic benefits for rural communities, including shearing teams, truck drivers, and local businesses. Historically, Australia exported 2–3 million sheep annually. In 2023, over 600,000 sheep were exported. The industry is primarily centred in Western Australia, with 99% of sheep historically exported from Fremantle due to its proximity to the Middle East.  Kuwait has been a major importer of sheep for over 40 years, investing significantly in Australian infrastructure like feedlots. Shipments to the Middle East often follow a “milk run,” stopping in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. Indonesia is the largest trading partner for cattle

The 2017 Awassi Express Incident

A crisis event where footage of 2,400 sheep deaths (3% of the consignment) was released, causing significant negative media attention. In response to the 2017 incident, massive corrective actions were implemented. Measures included pausing exports during certain times of the year, reducing stocking density to give sheep more space and conducting extensive research. Animal welfare standards improved significantly, with current mortality rates on voyages consistently between 0.1% and 0.2%, lower than the on-farm average of 2–3%.

Role of Activist Organizations and Public Perception

Activist groups like Animals Australia, described as powerful, coordinated, and well-funded (e.g., a $20 million budget with $5 million spent on advertising in one year), filled the information void with emotive footage. This led to a “trial by media” and shaped public and political opinion against the industry.

Advocacy and Public Engagement Efforts

The Livestock Collective was founded in 2019 to share the real story of the industry through real footage, social media (including TikTok), and public events like the Perth Royal Show. They use tools like animations and virtual reality tours to educate the public about regulations and life on a vessel. The “Keep the Sheep” campaign was a grassroots political advocacy movement that included truck rallies and lobbying in Canberra to fight the ban.

Political Decision to Ban the Trade

The Labor government pursued a policy to phase out live sheep exports, part of their 2019 election platform, involving preference deals. The decision was based on “recognition of community concern” rather than science or the industry’s improvements. The ban is set to take effect by May 2028. The announcement has already caused significant uncertainty and negative impacts. Truck drivers have sold their crates, shearing contractors have down-sized, and producers have de-stocked or sold sheep. Western Australia’s sheep flock has reduced from 12.5 million to around 8 million.

Market Dynamics and Alternatives

Chilled/frozen meat is not a simple substitute for live exports as they are different products for different market demands. Some sheep exported live are not suitable for domestic processing. Importing countries may not switch to Australian chilled meat; for example, Saudi Arabia stopped buying Australian chilled products. International demand for live animals will be filled by other countries like South Africa, Argentina, and Chile, which may have lower animal welfare standards.

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements
Matt: Cyber security expert - much like renting a burglar to ransack your home and find out your vulnerabilities - then putting them right.

Garrick: Introduced Makinli Fitzgerald, our outgoing RYE student whose placement is in France and presented her with a Mill Point banner for her host club there. Garrick also announced our sponsorship of a RYLA delegate and invited members to the RYLA dinner 14 Jan (see events page).

Brian: Still some guest speaker spots to fill in January so please let Brian know if you have heard/know of someone who would suit. Also Club Service meeting after breakfast.

Gorby: successful Vocational visit to Bicycles for Humanity, thank you to all who attended. Suggested a walk to the Camfield and back in February instead of our weekly breakfast. Board to consider.

Lorrie: Lemons on the table for anyone to take home. Lorrie's brother has successful organised 800 feminine hygiene kits in Cambodia.

Wayne M: Como RC having a 'clean up' day on Como foreshore this Sunday 7 December. If you can help be at Como Reserve from 9.30am -10.30am. All bottles and cans to Lorrie please.

Rick: Next week is the last run of meals to PICYS before Christmas break. Please let Rick know if you are attending the Pizza night at his place on Wednesday night.

Gerry: The linen has now been dispatched via Melbourne and 16 Rotary Clubs to grateful recipients including PNG, Sudan and Tanzania. 

 
It's Fine(s) by me!

Finesmaster Wayne took to the podium and ...

• WA Fish Lovers - eat now before it runs out.
• Jim Walker's suggestion of the Fang Farrier - not being fined since he retired as such so pay up Owen! 
• Visitor Graham Nixon after bumper crop yield to pay a bag of wheat in kind - that means cash. 
• Gerry not knowing his poles apart.
• Lorrie not knowing the difference between a question and a plea for cans.
• Ian K - after car swap with Rhonda, lost car keys (again!) finding them in the other pocket he forgot to search!
• ACDC fans who attended concert last night. 

Winner of Heads and Tails

The 'Beam me up Scottie' did it again and yes he was beaming! 

Attendance

43 attendees in all, including guest speaker Holly Ludemann, and guests/visitors Makynli Fitzgerald and dad Paul, PHF Graham Nixon, PHF Charlie Burnett and Matt Breuillac.

Bulletin #22 - 28 November

 Presidential ponderings

Today’s meeting was chaired by Vice-President Kelly Gillen In the absence of Co-Presidents David Rowell and Gerry McGann.

Today in History:

1895    The first car race in the USA from Chicago-Evanston-Chicago (the birthplace of Rotary) at an average speed of 7 miles per hour.

1893    New Zealand became the first nation to give women a vote in a national election

Guest Speaker - Ray Tanielu - Soundtrakx Music Therapy for Youth

Ray Tanielu is the founder and CEO of Soundtrakx, an institution dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people across WA through music, culture and meaningful connection.

He is of Samoan heritage and was raised in a community-focused family where service to others was modeled by his parents.

Ray has 14–16 years of experience working with at-risk youth as a youth worker, counsellor, case manager and general manager. He holds qualifications in mental health, health and alcohol & other drugs counselling.

Ray initially wanted to be a primary school teacher but found his calling working with at-risk youth. He started as a music facilitator, teaching primary school children instruments like guitar, bass, piano and drums, seeing the positive impact of even simple two-chord songs.

He later became a youth worker at Swan City Youth Service in Midland, located in the old Midland Bowling Club.

Encouraged by his boss, he launched a music program from a small 2x2 meter storeroom with an old computer and a microphone. Despite the basic setup, it became the most popular program at the service.

The "Sly Counselling" Method

Ray observed the music studio organically turning into a counseling room.

Young people were hesitant to talk , but would express struggles (like lack of food at home) through their song lyrics. Ray used these lyrical cues to offer help discreetly, a method he calls "sly counselling" (e.g. offering a food hamper after hearing about it in a song).

Over time these young people returned not just for music, but for conversation and support with issues like court appearances or problems at home.

Motivated by the life-changing impact he witnessed, Ray left his general manager role to create Soundtrakx, a purpose-built, music-therapy-focused space.

The name "Soundtrakx" reflects a young person's life journey. Initially their songs (their "soundtrack") may be full of violence and struggle. But with therapy and support, their songs shift to reflect positive growth.

The mission is to provide a support system, a community and a pathway to healing and growth. By amplifying unheard voices they help youth navigate mental health challenges, trauma, addiction and disconnection.

The ultimate outcome is not just great music, but great young people who can become leaders and contribute positively to the community.

Soundtrakx delivers programs inside Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 at Casuarina Prison, which houses the state's most challenging youth offenders.

The music program is the only one in Unit 18 with 100% attendance.

The program runs in a converted cell. Ray and a co-worker work with 3–4 young people at a time without guards present, relying on strong rapport.

The process helps youth write lyrics about their experiences, teaching life lessons about working through challenges and understanding that success requires effort and overcoming mistakes.

As a new charity, Soundtrakx has faced startup struggles, including finding personnel with shared values. There was also the issue of dealing with a graphic designer who left with funds. The organization successfully reached its fundraising goal of $100k earlier in the year, achieved about three weeks prior to today’s talk.

Soundtrakx plans to begin service delivery in 2026 and is currently seeking a physical location, starting with just a room. The goal is to create the first standalone facility of its kind in Australia, specifically for music therapy for young people aged 12 to 25.

The facility will offer music recording, counseling, mentoring and practical support like court accompaniment.

The long-term vision is to expand the model to multiple locations across Perth and eventually Australia-wide.

Soundtrakx, the organization, is in talks with government to secure funding for "through-care" (transitional support) for youth after release from detention.

 

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements

Angus F : Volunteers needed to help with Heirisson Rotary Club “Tiny Homes” parking on Saturday/Sunday. Mill Point will get $1,000. SOS lunch for volunteers Tuesday 16^th December 11-1PM.

Reggie L : Given recent award for “Excellence in Research & Education”, and has been giving talks to Doctors and Nurses about Tetanus injections.

Margaret W : Dial-a-Santa so far 90 bookings including 44 at Convention Centre. Would like to speak to all Santas after meeting.

Michael G : Thanks to Ian Kremmer and daughter Alison for organising “Breakfast with Rivals” breakfast. Visit today to Bicycles for Humanity. Arranging with Richard Offen (past speaker) for a history walk through Perth. Arranging with Peggy Leung for a hike/walk from Camfield Hotel to East Perth and return (followed by dinner). Booking Pines Restaurant for May/June dinner (Endeavour Awards) – 50 pax.

Lorrie G : Has a list of items left behind at International Dinner.

Kelly G : District Conference 13-15 March 2026 in Northam.

Early Bird Registration Offer by 15 Dec, to go into draw for up to two free registrations! Accommodation filling up fast. Good line up of speakers and MC.

Reggie Lau – Update on Sri Lanka Eye Camp: Planned for February, but deferred due to Sri Lanka elections. Disappointing as many specialists have taken leave. Looking now at Borneo, Timor Leste with a “Sticky Sugar” program to screen for diabetes

 

Fines

• Missed opportunities, all those cricket fans who bought tickets and no play. Shame on our batting hero with a bad back – all golf addicts
• Those who missed a Black Friday bargain
• 21^st was National Agriculture Day – all the farmers
• Jenny M for turning away the delivery of 12x bottles of wine for “Tim”

Winner of Heads and Tails

David Tyler (again….)

Attendance

40 attendees in all, including guest speaker Ray Tanielu, and visitors Mark Jones and Margaret Metcalf

Bulletin #21 - SPECIAL EDITION - "Breakfast With The Rivals"

"Breakfast With The Rivals" - Jodie Lee Foundation

Our usual Friday morning breakfast venue was relocated on Friday 21^st November, as the majority of members attended the “Breakfast with Rivals” event at The Camfield. 

This was a breakfast held in support of the Jodi Lee Foundation and introduced by Nick Lee. 

Nick had previously spoken at Mill Point in September,  about the Foundation to raise awareness of Bowel Cancer, in honour of his late wife Jodi. 

The breakfast was on Day 1 of the Australia v England Ashes cricket test, with guest speakers Damian Fleming (former Australian cricketer) and Lord Ian Botham (former English cricketer). 

Of the 170 attendees, 70 were Mill Point Rotarians, partners and guests resplendent in our Rotary polo shirts. 

A veritable sea of blue…

Special thanks to Ian and Rhonda Kremmer, along with their daughter Alison, for organising our participation.

 

 

Bulletin #20 - 14 November 2025

Presidential news

 Vale John Hardwick - President David eulogised our lately passed member John Hardwick, and asked for a moment's contemplative silence. David then read out the following from Kerry Hardwick:

"John's Funeral Requiem Mass will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church on  Thelma St, Como at 4pm on  Thursday 20th November.  All are welcome.

My family are busy around me assisting with arrangements, with much laughter selecting photos and relating family stories.

I cannot adequately express how grateful I am for the kindness and support that members of Rotary have given to us. Not just at John recent passing but in the last few years when his declining health was obvious.

I think of all the times one of you gave him a ride home, assisted him to play golf at Collier Park and then more recently to play croquet at Como.

The encouragement at a difficult time of our life was appreciated by us both.

Thank you also for the lovely flower arrangement.

Love to you all

Kerry Hardwick"

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements

P2:

• 1981 at the WACA - Pakistan were all out for 62, with Dennis Lillee 5-18. 

Angus: 

• Fundraising committee meeting after breakfast

Ian: 

• 70 members/friends attending next week's special breakfast at the Camfield. Please note that parking is a problem so either Taxi or car-pool.
• Mens' dinner was attended by ex-member Ross Stewart who donated $200 to the club and a bottle of Whisky for us to auction at a later date.
• Membership committee meeting after breakfast. 

Gorby:

• Re Camfield next week, the local streets surrounding the Camfield are closed off for roadworks, Taxis are allowed through to drop off and pick up but not private cars.
• Reminder - Vocational visit to Bicycles for Humanity then lunch at the Rose and Crown on 28 November. RSVP to Gorby at mjgwaconsulting@gmail.com

Lew:

• Offtraq raised 418,868 for Global Hands Sri Lanka eye camp. $42K overall. You are still able to donate until 30 November.

 Gerry:

•  International dinner was a success and to be repeated. Thanks to all who participated.

Mike C:

•  Bill Boekman progressing well, still in Osborne Park hospital but now walking unaided and getting some serious 'bowling pactice' in with the nurses. 

 One Fine(s) Day...

• Latest celebrity in the news Ken Pittman for crashing a plane and marrying his prosecutor - another good story bites the dust!
• Birthday guys and gals - Dianna, Michelle and Angus! 
• It's Diabetes Day - so please make a donation if you can
• It's also Pickles Day - if you're a pickle lover, then cough up $1
• All Royalists who are King Charles portrait holders
• Readers of Moby Dick (1941)
• Lovers of the BBC (1922)
• Those who remember this day 50 years ago (the Whitlam sacking)  

Guest Speaker - Andrew Hall, Peth Inner City Youth Service (PICYS)

Andrew is the CEO of Perth Inner City Youth Services (PICYS).

He has a 42-year career in community and youth services across community organizations and local/state governments, in roles from sole employee to CEO.

His voluntary work includes community legal centres, founding a community care school for homeless young people and leadership in independent K–12 schools.

In 2024, Andrew received a Paul Harris Fellow and is an honorary life member of the Western Australian Youth Affairs Council.

He has served as a Justice of the Peace for nearly 20 years and was a Commissioner of Declarations for five years prior.

Andrew’s life motto is “justice, peace, and joy for all.”

He has a long-term partner, five children, and many grandchildren (and a matte grey chopper motorbike…)

 

In his opening remarks, Andrew observed there is a fabulous feeling of acceptance in this room – the little jokes, the jibes, the caring for each other. He loves the feeling of coming to a place like that.

 

He also acknowledged the support of RCMP in donating the freezer and the many people who have cooked meals for PICYS over the years and asked them to stand.

PICYS provides fellowship, trust, friendship, and a sense of value to young people who lack support. The environment is like a family home where young people can freely access resources (e.g., food from the fridge), feeling cared for and accepted.

 

The club has partnered with PICYS for about eight years. Members cook and supply frozen meals—an initiative begun during COVID to provide variety beyond the “year nines’ Bolognese”. The club donated a freezer essential for storing meals (on which a photo of the club’s cooks is displayed).

 

Andrew’s retirement goal: 50 beds for young people nightly, with growth from 12 to 48 supported accommodation beds (pledged and funded).

Partnerships exist with community housing providers including Vinnies, Rise, Foundation Housing and the Salvation Army.

PICYS has challenged the government: for every two-bedroom unit PICYS buys, the government must match it. PICYS has invested $1.7 million to purchase four two-bedroom houses, housing eight young people and Government is expected to provide six matching properties.

Owning properties allows PICYS to bypass restrictive program rules (e.g., 12-month stay limits) and tailor support to individual needs.

 

The support services are called “Base Camp,” replacing “emergency relief". It provides a resting point to re-acclimatize, plan, and get information—a safe place with social groups “To Be” and “To Become.”

 

Primary causes of youth homelessness - family breakdown, family abuse, and non-supportive families. There is significant focus on transgender and LGBQTI young people where the suicide risk among gender-diverse youth is 12× higher than general youth.

Approximately 65% of clients are from this cohort.

There is collaboration with mental health wards and observation areas such as RPH’s 2K ward and D20.

Success includes former clients on the board, four of nine directors are young people who used PICCIS services.

 

Andrew has posted his resignation for four months from now. He has worked with about 1,000 young people in ten years and has done a fantastic job in that time.

 
Winner of Heads and Tails :

The beaming smile says it all - and 'our' Astrid looks as pleased as punch (alcoholic punch of course) to be the winner of this week's Heads and Tails!
 

Attendance : 42 attendees in all, including guest speaker Andrew Hall, and special partners Margaret Metcalf and Mandy Sneeuwjagt - lovely to see you ladies this morning!

 

STOP PRESS: Dinner at Home volunteers

Ken P, Chris P,  Lydia's friend, Dianna A, Lorrie G, Lydia W, Ross S, Marg W, Marg H, Kim P.

 

Bulletin #19 : 7 November 2025

Presidential Ponderings

Joint President David Rowell (P2) returned to the Chair for November.  “Remember, remember the 5^th of November”- did anyone light any fire-crackers? P2 reminded us that on this day in history:

•  1800 It became illegal for women in Paris to wear trousers without a permit

• 1872 The Mary Celeste sailed for Genoa, to be found abandoned four weeks later
• 1987 The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system opened.

Guest Speaker : Richard Offen - Heroes, Villains and Vagabonds.

Richard is a historian, lecturer, broadcaster and overall champion for Perth.

He started out as an Engineer, having developed a love of History from listening to his father’s stories, growing in Kent UK.

After working in education for several years, Richard joined the staff of the UK National Trust (1989-2003)

After first visiting Perth in 2001, it was “love at first site” (weather, open space, greenery…). In 2005 he emigrated to WA and became Executive Director of newly-formed Heritage Perth. He retired in 2017, after 13 years with Heritage Perth. In retirement he writes, still takes walking tours of the city’s historic sites and is a popular lecturer on the  subject. Richard also remains a regular broadcaster on both radio and television.

In his opening remarks, Richard noted he had set three alarms for this morning’s meeting ( reference to having slept in last time)… He also queried what Wayne M was doing so close to a Kangaroo? His talk explored some of the colourful figures from Western Australia’s past and was inspired by the late broadcaster Russell “Rusty” Wolfe. 

• Through detailed anecdotes and primary diary excerpts he narrated the emigrant hardships of Eliza (Elizabeth) Shaw and her family from 1829 onward. 
• He outlined the origins and practices of Bushrangers in Western Australia with examples like James Lilley and the famed escape artist Moondyne Joe (Joseph Belytho Johns).
• He recounted the swindling, bigamy, piracy, and death of the notorious sea rogue Billy Hayes.

Eliza (Elizabeth) Shaw 

Eliza was born 1791 in Newmarket, Suffolk. She married Captain William (Will) Shaw in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars.  After 1815, Will was pensioned off on full pay. Enticed by exaggerated newspaper promotions of the Swan River Colony (Mediterranean climate, ample water, fertile land), they emigrated as free settlers, aiming for land grants valued roughly at £40 per acre. By their calculations, they expected almost 18,500 acres.

They departed Gravesend in 1829 with six children, two servants (a farm laborer and a 16-year-old nanny from a poorhouse) and livestock on a five-month voyage with doldrums and storms. Eliza noted, “the farm laborer took to drink and was impertinent, the young nanny was distracted by sailors…”

Eliza’s diary paints a picture of despair after their arrival. They were awarded just under 4,000 acres in the Upper Swan Valley, far less than expected. They built their homestead (still standing today), pronounced “Belvoir”. Two sons drowned, weakening Will’s resolve but Eliza persevered.

Will died of diptheria in 1875 and Eliza was forced to reluctantly sell Belvoir. She moved to Geraldton to live with a daughter, dying in 1877 at the age of 84.

Bushrangers : Initially referred to runaway convicts adept at surviving in the bush it later came to mean those renouncing social rights to commit “robbery under arms” while hiding in bushland. Common targets included travelers on the York Road and isolated homesteads for guns, food, and horses.

James Lilley (1860s) was an Irish convict known for selecting only the best horses and demanded provisions from isolated houses.

Moondyne Joe (Joseph Belytho Johns): WA’s Iconic Escapee. Born in Barry, Wales, near Cardiff (also birthplace of Julia Gillard), Joe was convicted of theft and transported to WA in 1853 for a 10-year sentence, being conditionally pardoned after two years.

Arrested for suspected horse theft and other charges, he was jailed in Toodyay but escaped. He repeatedly escaped from multiple WA jails, retreating to the Moondyne Hills near Toodyay as his hideout—earning a Houdini-like reputation. Authorities built an “escape-proof” cell in Fremantle Prison, but Joe did not escape from this cell, dying in 1901. His gravestone in Fremantle Cemetary  bears the Welsh word “Rhyddid” meaning “freedom,” an ironic tribute given his life’s theme.

Billy Hayes : Hayes, owner-captain of the brigC. W Bradley, arrived from Singapore where he had procured goods via a deceitful ploy: inviting creditors to be repaid aboard at a set time, then sailing before they arrived.

He converted the C.W. Bradley to carry passengers transporting about 100 people to Adelaide.  Upon return, news of Singapore fraud reached WA, however he talked his way out and undertook another passenger voyage to Adelaide.

The C.W. Bradley was seized and sold in Adelaide. Hayes evaded serious consequences, acquired another ship, and continued piratical activities for roughly 20 years. Near the Marshall Islands, he quarreled with the ship’s cook “Dutch Pete,” who shot or struck him with an iron railing and threw him overboard.

Reaction was celebratory; “Dutch Pete” was carried shoulder-high along the street, reflecting Hayes’s widespread unpopularity among seafarers.

Directors' Reports and Member Announcements

• Ian K No breakfast meeting on 21^st November. “Breakfast with Rivals” at Camfield Hotel in support of Jodi Lee Foundation. Tickets ($40pp) can be purchased through Terminal after breakfast. Can bring unlimited guests.
• Gerry M International Dinner 8^th November about 48 signed up. Mix of international foods, learn more about our international members. Names on clipboard for any more, please. OffTraq sourced about 80-100 surplus first aid kits from Hertz. Will find homes for similar to linen project.
• Raelene G Raised $4,750 for OffTraq, thanks to everyone for their support. As Medic, she was exhausted. There were more mechanical than human problems.
• Lorrie G Also survived OffTraq, her car is in the carpark, still needing cleaning…Unsure how much she raised, but thanks to everyone. At least $1,000 raised from bottles and cans.
• Wayne M 15 cars in OffTraq, four from Mill Point. John Mansfield & son-in-law, Wayne M & David R, Raelene, Lorrie. Good fun, approximately $40,000+ raised for the event.
• Rick S Speaker next week Andrew Hall CEO of Perth Inner City Youth Service. Please overwhelm him with food… If you are not cooking for the International Dinner, please share some Aussie fare.
• Gorby Finding out from Ian’s daughter about parking at Camfield. Upcoming Vocational visit at end of month to Bicycles for Humanity. Followed by lunch at Rose & Crown. Email coming, please reply to me directly - scroll down to Events.
• Mike C Bill Boekeman now in Osbourne Park Rehab Hospital. Having ups and downs, Specialists meeting this Thursday.

What a Fine(s) Mess You Got Into...

• Place-getters in the Melbourne cup -  1, 2 or 3, as a bet or in a sweep, cough up half your winnings
• All the losers who had unsuccessful bets or joined a sweep, only a $1 for you. 
• Admirers of the fantastic ride of the jockey, another $. 
• Those of you with Eastern States relatives necessitating the $1M advertising of our State’s GST 75% grant by our Premier and Treasurer.
• Picking up a kangaroo tick then finding two more, Wayne M is adding to the bucket!

...and someone's a winner!

Why does Brian Adams look so happy? Well who wouldn't when they are the winner of the wine (after maybe losing big in the Melbourne Cup?)

Thanks to Lyn and Margaret Metcalf for their supply of grog.

Attendance : 38 attendees in all, including guest speaker Richard Offen.

 

 STOP PRESS: International Dinner – Saturday 8^th November

 Organised and “emceed” by Gerry McGann, this dinner was a resounding success. Held at the John McGrath Hall in South Perth, the dinner was enjoyed by about sixty members, partners and friends.

It featured dishes cooked by our international members and a good number of their partners and friends. Each “guest chef” gave a short explanation of their particular dish and its cultural aspects. What initially looked like a mountain of food was demolished with gusto….

Thanks to everyone who assisted with the set up and clean up, but especially Gerry and Rona for their enthusiasm and organisation of the night.

It could safely be said, this will be added as an annual Fellowship event in our club calendar.