If you cannot attend our meeting it is important for catering purposes to let us know.
Please call Clive on 5562 2967 (H) or 5562 5852 (W) or ‘reply’ to this Central Spoke email.It is important that you let us know before 4.30pm on the Tuesday before the meeting.
Late apologies should be communicated directly to the venue; Central Court Motel 5562 8555
Minutes.
Attendance: High twenties, no guests.
Meal: Meatballs, cauliflower cheese, scalloped potatoes, beans.It was first class. They really do use every part of the beast.
This week we did not have the nominated person present to do the invocation.We did not have a guest speaker.Neither of our exchange students turned up.Our fines master quit the club quite some time ago.We would have better minutes except our minute taker Robbo arrived, took one look, and promptly left again.
Despite all this, it was quite an enjoyable meeting.Rowan gave an impromptu report about Aquiles, our exchange student from 22 years ago, who recently joined Rotary.Boré attempted to learn about American sporting equipment in response to a joke from Brendan.
As members left, they appeared to be going home satisfied.
Fighting advice.
Lew kindly sent us these words of wisdom.
Jericho Cup.
Members and family are invited to join us at the Jericho cup.This event will also be our Christmas break-up.
When: Sunday 2nd December. Gates open at 11.00am.
Where: Warrnambool Racing Club. The suggestion is to park in the Moore Street carpark.
Cost: $15 entry to the course for non-members, drinks at bar prices, please bring a plate to share. BYO non alcoholic drinks in sealed containers (cans or plastic, no glass) if you like.
r.s.v.p.: No need, just turn up on the day.
Rotary Peace Awards.
If members would like a nomination form, please reply to this email to request one.
Boré’s view:
This week Boré attempted to understand the term ‘jock strap’.As a civil engineer specialising in load bearing structures who is also an elite athlete, few people have a better understanding of the jock strap than Les McGrath.For members who don’t know, Les is a world class triathlete and a top flite tennis player (Les once came second in a ladies’ mid-week pennant).
Judging by this week’s cartoon, Boré is still struggling to understand the concept of a 'jog strap'.Yours truly Googled ‘English to Dutch translation for jock strap’ and came up with the answer ‘suspensoir testiculaire’, if that is any help Boré.
Again we thank Boré for another fantastic cartoon.
Fast Facts.
Andy writes;
French Association for Towns and Villages with Funny Names.
Far be it for this column to besmirch the name of any place or those living there, however when you have the mayors of towns and villages with “burlesque and singing names” as members of the Association des Communes de France aux Noms Burlesque et Chantants, we have no hesitation getting on the laughing and pointing band wagon.
Take for example, Trécon in the north west France departement of Marne. Trécon is generally taken to mean “very stupid” or “big idiot. Technically the accent distinguishes it from this meaning, however the pronunciation does not! Clearly the French don’t care when it comes to poking fun at the Tréconnians, and even the town’s mayor gives credence to the interpretation through her/his membership of the Association.
Probably best not to have your photo taken next to this sign…..
Motoring longevity.
Bob McMillan writes;
This person had a great start in life.Mr. Allen Swift: Born - 1908 - Died 2010.This man owned and drove the same car for 82 years.Can you imagine even having the same car for 82 years?Mr. Allen Swift (Springfield, Massachusetts) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Piccadilly-P1 Roadster from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928.He drove it up until his deathin 2010. At the age of 102.He was the oldest living owner of a car that was purchased new.
Just thought you'd like to see it.
Bob thought this story reminded him of Robbo and his Volvo.
