Attendance: This week Nooka gave his last report before he goes on holidays.  Can retired people even go on holidays, or do they just move their life to a new location?  Anyhow, Nooka reported 23 members and two ‘very distinguished’ guests present.  Our guests were Peter Worland, Peter McMillan, and past member Bob Coffey.  In fairness to Nooka, Bob turned up after Nooka’s report.  We wish Nooka a safe and enjoyable trip.

Meal: Much to Lindsay’s pleasure, we had roast beef, gravy, and vegies.  Excellent stuff.

Bob and James kicked off proceedings and we were straight in to reports.

·       Bob noted that while some see the glass as half full and some see the glass as half empty, he sees room for more wine.

·       James told an excellent Buckingham Palace guard joke. 

·       Greg reminded members that Brooke Jensen is looking for volunteers to assist with the Science and Engineering challenge at Deakin University on the 14^th of August.

·       Greg also advised that we have an applicant for the National Youth Science Forum which will be held in Canberra in December/January.  The cost will be about $900.  The applicant, Abby from Emanuel College, will come and talk to the club on the 5^th of July.

·       Bob reported that 12 people bowled and 15 had pizza at Bojangles last Thursday evening.  He reported that your correspondent bowled fast.  In a sport dominated by spin, I like to keep a bit of seam up pace bowling in the mix.  Thanks to Bob for organising a great social event.

·       Nooka reported that he has ‘heard few complaints’ about his footy tipping contest.  He really should check the batteries in his hearing aids.  Nooka reported that he was sick of jokes about him going to the snow.  After tipping Collingwood to beat the Dees, Nooka now shares the lead with The Druggy, Rob and Robbo.  Send your tips to Bob while Nooka is away at Mount Hotham.

·       Adam reported on Warrnambool RSL Active’s Veteran’s Serra Terra hike on the weekend.  Adam was able to report that the RSL believes Warrnambool has the best community support for veterans.  The budget for the weekend was blown by $300, so possibly our club could come to the rescue.

 

Our guest speaker was Peter Worland.  Peter, who grew up in Warrnambool, has lived a full and interesting life so far.  Peter trained as a professional teacher during which time he had a 60 Minutes story about a project of his.  He, was involved in Labor politics and the Richmond City Council, and together with Jenny Macklin was an advisor to David White, the state health minister.  Peter was involved in the 1996 bid for the Olympics and worked in the office of Premier Joan Kirner.  He then went on to become the general manager of the NRMA before setting up a successful consulting business.  As if that was not enough, Peter is a lay preacher in the Uniting Church and ran Uniting Care NSW for many years.  Peter was also instrumental in organsing for Bob to receive his Order of Australia recently. 

Peter spoke about his role in the introduction forty years ago of Victoria’s first tobacco control legislation.  The Victorian Government was the first government anywhere in the world to ban cigarette advertising, increase the cost of cigarettes through taxation and then used this revenue to establish Vic Health and advertise anti-smoking health messages as well as buy out the sporting sponsorship of tobacco companies.  As Peter noted, this was achieved only about 37 short years after the link between smoking and lung cancer was established scientifically.  This pioneering public health initiative has now been widely copied around the world.

We thank Peter for his entertaining presentation on what has been, by any measure, a fascinating life so far.

We had an extraordinary four recipients of the Order of Australia medal present.

Boré’s View.

One of the keys to life is making sure we take the time to enjoy the simple pleasures; the feel of a cool summer breeze, the smell of fresh coffee, a plant in full flower, or a shared joke with a friend.  Nobody understands this better than Lindsay.  This week our chef prepared a roast with gravy and vegies, and Lindsay was savouring every moment.

As always, Boré was on hand to capture the moment.

We thank Boré for another great cartoon.

Rotten Returns.

Ron writes;

I sold my golf clubs a few weeks ago. I haven't played for about 5 years because of a bad back, arthritis in the feet, failing eyesight, I hate walking and general laziness. Some of my playing partners weren't much help either.

Football Update.

Just a quick footnote to the recent Essendon v Carlton match.  Prior to the game, the Carlton Football Club were offering Charlie Curnow bobbleheads to their supporters.  Some Carlton fans were upset with the club because quite a few of the Charlie Curnow bobbleheads were being snapped up by Essendon supporters.  There was at least one man from Essendon who was fairly happy to pick up his Charlie Curnow bobblehead as a memento of the match.

 

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