Rotary Club of Dee Why Warringah

HAPPYYYY!!!!

2012-08-24T11:19:00.001+10:00

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Just back from 2 weeks in Timor Leste

2012-08-15T15:19:00.003+10:00

HI folks

Just back from 2 weeks in Timor Leste - the first week I was Paul's guide to get a bit of an overview of the country, do some meet and greet re sanitation projects, building etc etc, as well as dental discussions along the way.

The 2nd week with Blanche and Wayne, who are up in the hills this week with Sr Filomena (moras barak according to Sr Fil), and a great young fella from Liquica, Tino the dental nurse. B will have more info in her report.

But how did I miss this???!! Did others know about Daryl's OAM awarded in jan this year?

Lucky timing - in my first week Daryl was presented with his award at the Aust Embassy on the Thurs night, with a party at Nautilus on the Friday night which Paul and I attended, representing the various Rotary (and Lions) dental teams. A fantastic and happy night.

Below: the young ones are 2 of his kids, April and Adam who were immensely proud of their dad. April gave a warm and funny run down of Daryl as a dad and hard worker in Australia before departing for TL.

Daryl was of course modest, self deprecating, enlightening and inclusive in his speech. Brilliant, congratulations and extremely well deserved.

Sandra Meihubers

Awareness makes a difference!

2012-07-06T15:29:00.000+10:00

Awareness makes a difference! This is the tagline for Wishbone Day.

We see it on facebook, twitter, on the website, in the videos, on t-shirts and flyers. But what does it really mean? and What does Wishbone Day mean to me?

Let me share with you how Wishbone Day has made a difference to me personally - as a parent and a Wishbone Day Regional Liaison as well as to our OI support group here in the Philippines.

Back in 2010, it was the Wishbone Day t-shirt which was the very first thing that drew our group here in the Philippines together. Wishbone Day gave us a sense of belonging and confidence that there is something to look forward to. It gave us hope that our children could have a better quality of life and that we as parents can actually do something.

Almost two years on and with the support and guidance of the staff at the Institutes of Human Genetics(IHG) at the National Institute of Health, we are still here, bigger and stronger with a positive outlook and smiles on our faces as we celebrate Wishbone Day in 2012. Besides our group at the Philippine General Hospital, we now have four Satellite Infusion Centers in the different areas of the country. This was possible with the dedicated efforts of our doctors at the IHG, the cooperation of the attending doctors at the satellite infusion centers and the trust of the parents.

Awareness in our country made a BIG difference! It gives us hope and confidence, that even a third world country like ours, we can step up and rise above the challenges that OI brings with a positive attitude!

Awareness has lifted us from confusion and passivity to positivity and reality. As I have always said, this is the best gift that we can give to our children and the generations to come.

It is my pleasure and honour to be part of the first Wishbone Day Team in 2012. I have enjoyed our Wishbone Day Headquarters workspace on Facebook and the friends I've made there. I have learnt so much from Jo and the team as well as from the fellow Asians I have the privilege to communicate with, about Wishbone Day and OI.

Raising awareness is so much more than plain, simple telling people something. You touch people at a deeper level. It's about giving parents, kids, adults and community something deeper and helping them realise, Wishbone Day is more than an individual thing - it is for ALL of of us. I have enjoyed the journey this year. It has been exciting to see not only the developments in the Philippines, but also in Nepal and the difference Wishbone Day has made to people in that country as well.

Congratulations to all of us!

Jeneth Sabay-Catapang
Wishbone Day Regional Liaison - Asia

It's Melbourne Cup time! Get your tickets to win!!

2011-10-02T18:40:00.000+11:00

Visit us at Dee Why Square, Howard Ave, Dee Why throughout October to get your tickets or contact us at the Rotary Club of Dee Why Warringah www.RotaryDeeWhyWarringah.com.au

2011-04-24T15:24:00.008+10:00

Win $7000.00
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Check out the details at www.rotarydeewhywarringah.com.au home page

Calling all Mates!

2011-03-08T14:16:00.000+11:00

Are you planning on attending the Mates helping mates disaster relief benefit lunch on Sunday 13 March?

We need you to secure your seat! Give Lizottes a call on 99849933 so they can secure your table. Many people have said they will attend but our number of secured seats is disappointing. Without secured numbers the event is at risk of not going ahead. So please help us make this a reality. Our mates need us!

Our disaster affected mates need us now, more than ever! Rebuilding life after disaster is now a reality. They have no adrenalin to keep them going and with a series of natural disasters around the pacific the focus of assistance has shifted. Our mates are struggling to move forward.

The Mates event has been proudly put together by our local community and the performers have all donated their time. Your ticket price $58 includes your main meal and 6 awesome entertainers. It will be an great afternoon for a great cause. Help us make it a success.

To book your table call Lizottes on 99849933

Come on Sydney -- We need you!

2011-03-01T22:09:00.001+11:00

Have you booked your table for the Mates Helping Mates Disaster Relief event at Lizottes Sydney on the 13th March?

With less than 2 weeks to go -- now is the time!

Go to www.sydney.lizottes.com.au/live

Heaven Knows

2011-02-18T00:17:00.003+11:00

Went to Lizotte’s again tonight, god I love this place.

Rick Price was playing. I last saw him at the Rock Lilly many years ago. He was awesome then and he hasn’t lost it.

What a great show and, by the way everyone sang along, they were all fans. He played some originals, eg: ‘Heaven Knows’ and some new songs. I really liked the new ones he performed and purchased his new CD ‘Rick Price revisited’. Rick even signed it for me. I love the fact you can get up close and personal with the entertainers.

I took along two friends who didn’t know Ricks history or songs and they loved the show.

It’s countdown to our Flood Benefit lunch on 13th March, with the talent lined up for the day it will be epic. Get your tickets now guys, there are limited seats. Just ring Lizotte’s on 9984 9933.

Can’t wait.

The Boys are back in town

2011-02-13T23:26:00.004+11:00

Our R-Team are back in town and gave our club a briefing on their assistance in Queensland complete with photos. We will have the photos available to you soon.

I have spoken with the family who have had three generations effected by the flood. Mum and Dad lost their home. First son and wife lost theirs. Second son, wife and two small children lost their home. They lost one rental property. Their primary produce business has gone. Everything they owned and worked for, gone.

I was told they applied for the government grant allowed for contents of house and received $170.00 each in total. Can you believe this?

They applied for the government grant for structural damage and were told they did not qualify. $0.00. They have applied for the primary producers grant of $25,000.00 but are not hopeful.

They did receive the governments $1,000.00 grant.

Their insurance company, at this time, have not given an indication of payment but have requested an itemized list of everything lost.

Can you imagine how long it will take to put this together?

The family thanked our R-Team for their help and said although there were others up there to help our team were not hampered by rules. Before our team arrived they just didn't know how or where to start.

Michael from EmbroidMe, Milton has also expressed his appreciation for our R-Teams efforts.

He is still in need of assistance to get his business up and running again. We need to get him a PABX system.

Can you help? Can you donate? Can you attend our Flood Benefit at Lizotte's?

Our job is far from over and so many are in need of our help.

Mates Helping Mates Flood Relief Benefit. Book NOW!

2011-02-03T01:32:00.001+11:00

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Epic

2011-02-03T00:24:00.008+11:00

If you were not at Lizotte’s last night you just can’t imagine what you missed.

Matt Zarb and 16 year old Minnie Marks had their guitars ripping out the music. My god for one so young hell she can play. And Matt, awesome.

There was a special guest in the audience, a friend of Matts. He called him up onto the stage and asked him to give an unscheduled performance. We sat there in awe as Daryl Lovegrove performed Nessun Dorma

It was incredible.

What a voice. What a bonus for the evening. He received a standing ovation.

In one of Daryl's motivational speeches he askes 'What is it about Nessun Dorma?' Then he tells us 'It is the closest piece of music man has ever come up with that parallels the act of lovemaking. Well for one thing it only takes about two and a half minutes.'

I was having a ball. After his set Matt came down and introduced himself to me and had a quick chat. Then it was time for the Hussy Hicks.

They were smooth and laid back to begin. Leesa Gentz has an incredible voice. Further into the set they upped the stakes. The place was kicking along.

Then they pulled out one of my favorite songs. Never expected this from such a young group. Now you know how, very often, you find no one can sing a song better than the original artist. Well not so in this case.

Hussy Hicks had ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’ belting through that room, it was epic.

What a night!

Matty came down again after the show and had another chat. He is a really nice guy.

I’ve still got “Ghost Rider’ swimming around in my head, I just can’t believe how well those girls performed it, again I say, epic!

Having such a great night, I'm still on a high. I don't know how I am going to get any sleep.

Mates Helping Mates

2011-01-30T00:53:00.003+11:00

Mates Helping Mates
Flood Relief Fundraising Lunch

Live and local @ Lizottes Sydney

Lizottes in partnership with Rotary Dee Why Warringah will host the Mates Helping Mates Flood Relief Fundraising Lunch on 13 March 2011 to raise funds for flood effected people and communities.

The Mates Helping Mates Flood Relief Fundraising Lunch will feature amazing local talent including: Marisa Saroca, Zoe Elliott, Nic Jeffries, Gail Page, Taylor and The Makers and Overpass, special guest speakers and raffle prizes including a Dinner Show for 4 to Diesel in April complete with flambe dessert!

Come along with a group of friends for a great day of entertainment, great food, fun and support an amazing cause!!

Mates Helping Mates Flood Relief Fundraising Lunch

When: March 13, 2011
Cost: $58.00 (Includes show and main meal)
Time: 12pm (music starts at 12.30)
Where: Lizottes Sydney, 4/5 629 Pittwater Rd. Dee Why

Book online or call Lizottes Sydney on 99849933

How is Rotary Flood Relief different?
Because 100% of your donation goes directly to flood victims and communities.

No administration costs.

No red tape.

Rotary have Flood Relief Teams in all flood effected area's and are on the ground NOW helping to rebuild communities.

Rotary Flood Relief teams will continue to work in these communities until the job is done.
Its a massive task ahead. Many of those effected are uninsured, under-insured or do not meet criteria for government assistance, many have lost entire homes and or businesses, in some cases entire communities need to be rebuilt.

A day at the Pub

2011-01-29T23:58:00.004+11:00

Well, what a day!

I spent it at the Newport Arms where The Holidays & Ernest Ellis, amongst others, performed at the Queensland Flood Relief Concert.

The weather was kind and the crowd was great. I met so many fantastic young souls, all hugely generous when buying raffle tickets and donating to the flood appeal. I had a wonderful time chatting with them.

Cameron Bayfield and the staff looked after me really well and I thoroughly enjoyed helping out. Of course by the time it came to pack up Cameron and I were totally beat but happy we had raised over $7,000.00 I am told.

Well done everyone and thank you heaps.

Don't forget to check out our Flood benefit at Lizotte's on the Rotary Dee Why Warringah home page. See you there.

Bugger of a job!

2011-01-29T23:39:00.003+11:00

From the 'R-Team' Don writes:

'After two final days of serious physical effort we finished at dinner last night with two of Pat Kellen's sons, Wayne and Noel.

Thursday and Friday were spent mainly in their homes stripping them of walls, floors, kitchens, bathrooms and floor coverings - ever tried lifting Masonite that has a million staples holding it down? Bugger of a job. But they saved the best till last when they showed us there workshop.

A room about 4 metres square with millions of tools and spare parts all coated with stinking mud. We did what we could until our backs complained so much we were drawn back to the pub for some refreshing ale or 3.

We've left Queensland and our many new friends with some memories and a new slant on life.

It's still going to take a massive effort to fix the mess and there will be many who will be living with some horrid experiences.

Yesterday I overheard Waynes wife Lindell say "what really gets me is that we lost all the kids books. They have 2 boys 6 & 4.'

Blown away

2011-01-28T00:51:00.005+11:00

Jo askes ‘Do you love Lizotte’s as much as we do?’

Jo has been to Lizotte' a few times and raves about it.

As you know Brian Lizotte is putting on a Benefit to raise funds for the Rotary Flood Appeal on 13 March. So Jo and I visited Brian this afternoon to go over some of the detail. It’s going to be an awesome event with some top entertainers.

Anyway I decided to check out a show. The Flood were performing, so we organised to have dinner and take in the show.

I have got to tell you I was blown away. I have not enjoyed a live show so much in ages.

The acoustics at this venue are great and the sound man, Sid, has to be congratulated, as the mix and the sound were spot on. You could actually hear every word they sang and the guitars rocked. The drummer was pretty cool too.

I tell you this is 'entertainment centre' quality performances right here on our doorstep. Who needs to go to town with this venue and value for money right under our nose. No parking hassles, no long drive home. Just enjoy.

I loved the way the band interacted with the audience on an intimate level.

You have got to check this place out and make sure you tell all your friends.

This place rocks!

The loss of a four year old child

2011-01-25T22:21:00.003+11:00

Don writes:

‘Sitting in the Lowood club hotel where we managed to get a room tonight and tomorrow. Lucky, because most rooms are taken by local families who lost their homes and everything. Pretty depressing. This is the heart of Lockyer Valley.

We drove up to Toowoomba this morning, 2 hours, to find that we weren't need, so after phoning all sorts of places, we were directed too, we went back to the farm we were at Sunday and carried on our work there.

But our drive through this area really has brought home the scale and violence of this event.

It's so big, describing it does not come close to the overwhelming size of what has occurred.

Mark was just at the bar and a woman asked him how he did in the flood. He explained what we were doing and asked her how she did. They lost everything but were luckier than their friends who lost a 4 year old son as well.

It wets the eyes and fills you with grief for these fellow humans. Imagine a whole community dealing with this tragedy.

Well we are back to it tomorrow even though it's Aussie day.’

After reading this email I could not help but cry. If the email affected me in this way can you imagine what affect it had on our ‘R-Team’ listening to this distraught family relay theirs and their neighbor’s story? Dear God!

'R-Team' heads to Toowoomba

2011-01-25T08:24:00.002+11:00

7.45am (Qld time) Our 'R-Team' have woken to another perfect Queensland morning. They are about to fire up the BBQ and cook bacon and eggs.

Then they pack up, load and head for Toowoomba, where the devastation started, with no idea what they will find there.

A huge effort at EmbroidMe, Milton

2011-01-24T22:59:00.003+11:00

‘Another day at the coal face.’ Don informs me. Our ‘R-Team’ arrived back at EmbroidMe, Milton today.

Geoff and Mark worked on the electrics and by 3pm all was up and running. For the record, that involved every power point and light replaced, complete new power boards built and installed and every wire inspected and replaced and traced to its correct spot on the board. The air conditioner was inspected, some parts were replaced and it is now operating.

Peter and Don scrapped the ceiling and walls of pealing paint. Then cleaned and painted them with two coats. All looks great, they inform me.

The insurance assessors arrived whilst our ‘R-Team’ were working. Hopefully Mike will receive some good news.

for the "Cost of a Case"

2011-01-24T22:22:00.003+11:00

Read the full article in The Manly Daily

The Rotary clubs of Brookvale and Dee Why-Warringah have joined forces for the “Cost of a Case” campaign to raise money for those who have been affected by the floods.

As part of the fundraiser, revellers are encouraged to cut down on alcohol over the Australia Day holiday and donate what they

would usually spend on a case of beer.

Dee Why-Warringah president Christine McCormack said all donations made to Rotary would go directly to the flood victims and would not be tied up in administration.

“A member of the community came to us about it,” she said of the campaign. “I think we will get quite a few people to take part because Australia Day isn’t on a weekend this year.”

* To make a donation visit www.rotarydeewhywarringah.com.au

The real horror of the flood

2011-01-23T21:52:00.006+11:00

The boys arrived in Bellbowrie this morning and were sent out to some jobs, however, things seemed to be in hand, tradesmen had arrived and the horses are now fine so our ‘R-Team’ ended up on a farm at Fernvale, owned by David Strong and three generations of his extended family. Fernvale is inland approx 50km up the Brisbane Valley Highway from Bellbowrie.

When the flood came to their area the Brisbane River rose some 21 meters. Increasing it from a normal 50 meters wide to over 3 kms wide.

The family were lucky to get out with their lives as predictions had them safe. They came close to loosing a sister-in-law when she tried to save the family horse. Sadly the horse was swept away and died.

Forty of their cattle were washed away. They found twenty-one as far as 50km away.

Three of our team have spent the afternoon stripping the farm tools, drying and getting them working. Don has been knocking an inside wall out that was soaked.

Reading this email turned my stomach and sent shivers through me. I can’t begin to imagine the horror of those moments for this family. I’m so glad Don and the boys are there to give them a hand.

They can build, repair and render first aid

2011-01-23T17:17:00.002+11:00

The 'R -Team' have been hard at work at EmbroidMe Milton over the last couple of days. Yesterday they demolished the remaining timber and gyprock walls, did some cleaning, started work on the power problems and rebuilt some shelving.

EmbroidMe Milton, Queensland. 22.01.11

Michael said that this work will greatly expedite the process of returning the shop/warehouse to a usable state. Repairs are moving along - but supplies are still difficult to get and some repairs are not able to be complete until the legalities of insurance etc is sorted out; hopefully this will be clearer over the next few days. Michael says "it feels like a bad dream" ... "It's frustrating but at least there has been some progress these last few days". There is still a massive job ahead!

Milton, Queensland. 22.01.11

Like all good 'tradies', Don managed cut himself on the finger. Luckily our Rotary Flood Relief Team are a talented bunch; yes, they can build, repair and render first aid - well done troops!

A cut finger wont slow Don down. Mark to the rescue.

After a hard days work the team played a few games of pool and today had a sleep-in 'til 7am! Today they've headed to Moggill to help rescue horses.

Day one at EmbroidMe Milton

2011-01-22T14:00:00.008+11:00

The sun is shining and it is a glorious day.

Don and the boys were up at 5am, their host, Michael rose somewhat later, possibly as a result of the boys assisting him in commiserating over several bottles of red.

I scoffed saying ‘that wasn’t very nice.’

In saying so, a thought occurred to me. Maybe that is just what he needed. Jo was feeling he needed a big hug and I suppose this is the male equivalent of that. At least it would have relieved the stress for a while.

They shared a platter of fresh fruit, brought up from Sydney, then headed off to Milton.

A huge amount had already been cleared in the days after the flood. All cleaning had basically been done. There were a lot of destroyed walks and fittings pulled out. Don and the boys finished the dismantling and cleaned up as far as they could.

Geoff made a start on wiring but can't achieve a lot, as the electrical wholesaler is not open and he needs extra supplies. Frustrating.

Mark, Peter and Don will move to Bellbowrie shortly. They have been asked to help outat an equestrian centre that is a real mess. I have reports Bellbowrie are now seeing some tradesmen to work on the housing.

‘There is not much evidence of the flood, as such, in Milton. A huge clean up has been underway.There's no smell and it's a fine day.’ Don says.'I have to stop and consider the enormity of the job ahead. We’re in a block of 20 or so business that have been virtually wiped out and have to start afresh. Multiply that by thousands and thousands. It's mind-boggling.'

Our Flood Relief Team arrive in Queensland

2011-01-21T23:20:00.004+11:00

Well our volunteers have arrived in Queensland. Met with Michael from EmbroidMe and as Aussie's do organized a BBQ with the food they took.

"Very lucky we arrived with all food and we supplied, prepared and cooked a tasty BBQ. All good," Don Says.

They will start work on the shop tomorrow.

Don said "around Grafton was the most obvious flood effected area. The smells were awful. Made the mistake of opening the windows. Yuk!

Tradies ready to rebuild

2011-01-21T18:34:00.003+11:00

They've packed their tool belts, sunscreen and eskies and are ready for a week of hard yakka.

Four blokes from the northern beaches will today begin their first day of work helping to rebuild the Brisbane CBD after weeks of heavy rain and floods. As volunteers with Rotary, the men have been matched with an embroidery business in Milton and will spend the next week helping to refurbish it.

Team leader Don Rosenfeldt, a full time tour operator, said his group consisted of an engineer, an electrician and a retired elevator installer.

“Geoff Butler, our electrician, is going to be very popular,” he said. “His services are going to be invaluable. We are going to have to keep his presence fairly quiet.”

The group, that also includes Peter Hussey and Mark Schmidt, left for Queensland yesterday in two utility trucks packed with supplies and donations.

The team will stay at the home of their new mate Michael Crowley, who owns EmbroidMe Milton; the business they will help rebuild.

EmbroidMe in Milton, Queensland under water in the worst floods in Australia's History

“The guy we are helping has a home with a few spare beds. So we are going to bunk in with him.” said Mr Rosenfeldt

Read more on this story in the Manly Daily here

Rotary Flood Relief Tradesman's Challenge

2011-01-20T23:37:00.003+11:00

Ross Bell Electrical Services Pty Ltd has kicked off a tradesman challenge by donating $500.00 to the Rotary Flood Appeal and challenges all tradesmen to take his lead.

Don Rosenfeldt of Australian Eco Adventures is offering a healthy percentage of their profit to the Rotary Flood Appeal for anyone booking an Australian outback tour within the next 2 months and mentioning Rotary. website here

Donations of tools, a vac, buckets, hoses, brooms and much more are flooding in, excuse the pun, for our Flood Relief Team to take with them to Bellbowrie. A huge thank you to the members of BNI for your generous donations. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Who offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. They meet at the Builders Club on Wednesday mornings.

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