Next Tuesday - Rough Sleeper....The real deal

Last Meeting

Venue: Castello's Cucina, Living Choice

Event: Andrea Pluck

Guest: Jeremy Pluck

Attendance: 22 members 2 guests

Opening

David Middleton commenced proceedings on time. President Ken opened the meeting and welcomed our guests.

Guest Speaker Andrea Pluck - Lymphoedema

David introduced Andrea who with her husband Jeremy provides oenology massage and lymphatic therapy to those suffering from lymphoedema. Andrea came to Australia from Switzerland and speaks 7 languages. She is a trained remedial therapist.

Andrea thanked Paul Duke for the invitation to speak at our club. She explained that lymphoedema occurs mainly in the head and neck, and in the upper and lower limbs, with a buildup of protein. There are 500-700 lymph nodes in the body close to the skin surface and they operate as a waste disposal (sewer) system by removing and processing toxins......they comprise a small bean-shaped structure that is part of the body's immune system and contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight infection and disease. The lymph node breaks down when it has an excessive amount of protein rich fluid.

There is a primary lymphoedema found in the underdeveloped lymphatic system (young people) and secondary which is often caused by trauma such as cancer treatment (common with women who have had breast cancer treatment), surgery, etc. It is readily distinguishable through thickening and pitting of skin, temperature differentials and skin redness. Initially there are no outward signs but in stage 1 there is swelling which can be often relieved by elevation of the affected area; in stage 2 the area becomes lumpy with skin thickening; in stage 3 it becomes hard. The swelling is spontaneous and cannot be reversed, but improvements can be made.

The best defence against this disease is optimal body weight and good mental health........stress seriously exacerbates the problem. Avoid tight clothing, eat balanced meals, avoid inflammatory food, exercise daily (swimming is beneficial), avoid extreme temperatures, and apply compression judiciously. Complete lymphatic therapy includes massage of the affected areas, drainage, compression and exercise programs/classes......the cold laser helps.

Andrea had us up grabbing/stimulating body parts ......our own fortunately....and applying massage to necks and underarms......followed by big coughs and marching to improve the groin. Take a gander at this lot still wondering where to put their hands!

Early detection and skin care are vital, as is treatment by a trained therapist. Good news is that a lot of the therapeutic exercising can be done at home with long lasting benefits. Cellulitis is an extreme form of lymphoedema and unfortunately hospitalisations are surging.

Further details about Andrea and Jeremy's practice and the operation of the Association can be found on the web. She and Jeremy are aiming to raise money for a lymph scanner which can be applied on country visits for early lymphoedema detection, particularly in aboriginal communities.

Andrea was applauded for her illuminating address.

Spots

John Peacham declared the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne attended by a number of our club members to have been a great success with 30,000 delegates, excellent speakers and break out sessions, masses of young people and enjoyable entertainment with the 4 tenors. The Rotary Club of Gin Lovers was a winner. The convention brought home to John just how important Rotary is to making the world a better place.

It would be appreciated if those members who are yet to respond could provide details of their committee preferences for the forthcoming year......see his email of 18 May.

Patsy Beckett expressed pleasure re provision of meat for the Mitre 10 BBQs by the butcher at Unley Shopping Centre. Last weekend $500+ was collected due in no small measure to Simon B's gourmet cooking for pooches....or something like that.

Brendan Kenny reminded us that Paul Duke is sleeping rough next weekend and more sponsorship would be appreciated.

Members can support Paul online using this link: https://soupandsleep.org.au/p/314388/paul-duke

Christina Way announced another $100 raised from the stamps.

Rhonda Hoare was delighted with the get-together of the Friends of Rotary last weekend at RC St Peter's shed where they erected a Shelter Box tent. The enthusiasm among the young group of 14-20 Yos was infectious and they were amazed that the tent operates effectively in sub-zero weather. Plans are now underway to raise money for this great cause.

The Youth Music Awards are at 6.30 for 7.00pm on Saturday 24 June at Goodwood Institute. Please contact friends and relatives to ensure a bumper crowd. The link for booking the tickets is shown below. We will need plenty of help on the night.

Greg McLeod revealed that Jerry has been struck down by a noxious bug and Grakam Ey will be having bypass surgery next Monday.

Finale

President Ken won the filthy lucre and Bob Mills the chocolates. We have an additional Bunnings BBQ next Saturday......help required.

The meeting closed neatly at 7.55pm

Glittering Finale to 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne

Rotary International News

Every child deserves to live with dignity

Posted on June 1, 2023

By Rosemary Nambooze, president-elect of the Rotary Club of Wakiso, Uganda, and one of six People of Action: Champions of Inclusion

Rosemary Nambooze and her son (left), the “true owner of the award” she says.

Raising a child with special needs requires effort, dedication, time, and resources. These things often take a toll on the well-being of the parents. It’s even more difficult in a country like Uganda, where the health care system is broken and the cultural norms and values ascribe the causes of disability to witchcraft.

Everyone has an opinion on the care of your child. We are judged. In many cases, we are isolated and stigmatized. But I found an inner strength that has helped me discover my abilities and my capacity to fight to change broken systems. Each day, the survival of my child has depended on the choices and decisions I make.

When I realized that the struggle was for survival, I set my lamentation aside and faced reality. Nothing could change our son having Down syndrome. I needed to identify how to get the best-quality care for my child in the absence of government support.

Armed with the skills and knowledge I’d developed during 10 years as a social worker, I mobilized other parents of special needs children. We would meet every evening to discuss the well-being and education of our children. From those discussions arose the Angel’s Center for Children with Special Needs, which provides early learning interventions, integrated therapy, outpatient services and nutrition-focused sensory gardens.

I was indirectly the first beneficiary, as I learned a lot from the experiences and information shared by the other parents. The center hosts more than 120 children.

My Rotary Journey

I was invited to join the Rotary Club of Wakiso by a good friend, Sylvia Nanono, past president of the club. She knew my struggles and the difficulties I was going through. I kept making excuses about the burden I faced and my lack of time. But it was an opening to serve and share what I was doing at Angel’s Center on a bigger platform. Our club has held meetings at Angel’s Center more than once, and every member attests that those visits were life-changing.

Rotary has been a safe space for me to improve my social skills and to serve my communities. I found that inside me was a leader. My first year, I served as a membership director. Now I am president-elect, preparing for my 2023-24 year as president. My three-year journey in Rotary has empowered me to serve communities with the limited resources that we have. And it’s brought me the joy of giving.

Adding inclusion to our literacy project

This year, our signature project was in basic education and literacy. I studied the concept but found that it didn’t include education for children with disabilities. I introduced an inclusive education aspect. And on the day of the project, members of the Rotary club invited Angel’s Center to participate in the reading.

I drafted a training curriculum for teachers in inclusive education that was adopted by the entire district and by the Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda. It has been pre-tested in three regions of Uganda, and there are now plans to scale it up to cover the entire country, working with the government and Rotary for additional resources.

I was honored to be named one of the six People of Action: Champions of Inclusion. The ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, was unique and made me feel special. It brought me deep healing. I had tears of joy as I considered my journey to get to this place. As I was standing shoulder to shoulder with Rotary International President Jennifer Jones, some of my friends on social media remarked that someday, I would be the next Rotary International president.

It has given me a strong desire to serve more. I will continue to be a voice for these children and break the silence on disability so that they’re recognized as equal members of society. Every child deserves to live with dignity and to be given the best chance at a bright future. Behind every disability is a human with the potential to flourish.

Coffee Chat at Impressa, Unley Shopping Centre

10.30 am on the first Friday of the month is good for a chat with Rotary friends and a caffeine fix - Next one is Friday 7 July 2023

Upcoming Meeting

Tuesday 13 June 2023 6 for 6.30pm Castello's Cucina, Living Choice

Guest Speaker: Rough Sleeper - The real deal

Attendance and welcome: Patsy Beckett & (Valerie Bonython)

[Tuesday 20 June 2023 6 for 6.30pm Castello's Cucina, Living Choice

Guest Speaker: Nick Lee - The Jodie Lee Foundation

Attendance and welcome: Ross Burton & Robyn Carnachan]

Tuesday 27 June 2023 6 for 6.30pm Castello's Cucina, Living Choice

Guest Speaker: Change Over Night (Partners Welcome)

Attendance and welcome: Valerie Bonython & Ross Burton

Apologies and Meeting Enquiries to: Secretary Greg McLeod on 0417 811 838 or email to secretary@unleyrotary.org.au

Venue Set-up Enquiries to: Bulletin Editor Stephen Baker on 0403 687 015

Saturday Thrift Shop Roster

Early Shift: 10.00am to 1.00pm Late Shift: 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Week 1: 1 July 2023

Early: Jerry Casburn & Haydn Baillie | Late: Robyn Carnachan & Leonie Kewen

Week 2: 10 June 2023

Early: Greg Mcleod & Wendy Andrews | Late: Virginia Cossid & Vera-Ann Stacy

Week 3: 17 June 2023

Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Vera Holt & Rhonda Hoare

Week 4: 24 June 2023

Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Jason Booth & Vera-Ann Stacy

Week 5:

Early: Bob Mullins & Wendy Andrews | Late: Virginia Cossid & Paul Duke

Rotarians, who are unable to attend as rostered, please arrange a swap or as a very last resort contact: Vivienne Wood 0408 819 630; e-mail: vwood@ozemail.com.au

Mitre 10 and Bunnings Barbeques

The Mitre 10 BBQs are the first and third Saturdays of each month. Morning shift 8.30am - 12 noon; afternoon shift 12.00 - 3.30pm, then clean-up.....next one is Saturday 17 June 2023.

ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm

Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm

We have been allocated the last Monday of each month.....next one is Monday 26 June 2023.

There will be an additional slot this coming Saturday 10 June

The Tale End.....

Another true story....................

CALLER: Is this Pizza Express?

GOOGLE: No sir, it's Google Pizza.

CALLER: I must have dialed a wrong number, sorry.

GOOGLE: No sir, Google bought Pizza Express last month.

CALLER: OK. I would like to order a pizza.

GOOGLE: Do you want your usual, sir?

CALLER: My usual? You know me?

GOOGLE: According to our caller ID data sheet, the last 12 times you called you ordered an extra-large pizza with three cheeses, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and meatballs on a thick crust.

CALLER: Super! That’s what I’ll have.

GOOGLE: May I suggest that this time you order a pizza with ricotta, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and olives on a whole wheat gluten-free thin crust?

CALLER: What? I don’t want a vegetarian pizza!

GOOGLE: Your cholesterol is not good, sir.

CALLER: How the hell do you know that?

GOOGLE: Well, we cross-referenced your home phone number with your medical records. We have the result of your blood tests for the last 7 years.

CALLER: Okay, but I do not want your rotten vegetarian pizza! I already take medication for my cholesterol.

GOOGLE: Excuse me sir, but you have not taken your medication regularly. According to our database, you purchased only a box of 30 cholesterol tablets once at Chemist warehouse, 4 months ago.

CALLER: I bought more from another Pharmacy.

GOOGLE: That doesn’t show on your credit card statement.

CALLER: I paid in cash.

GOOGLE: But you did not withdraw enough cash according to your bank statement.

CALLER: I have other sources of cash.

GOOGLE: That doesn’t show on your latest tax returns, unless you bought them using an undeclared income source, which is against the law!

CALLER: WHAT THE HELL!

GOOGLE: I'm sorry sir, we use such information only with the sole intention of helping you.

CALLER: Enough already! I'm sick to death of Google, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and all the others. I'm going to an island without the internet, TV, where there is no phone service and no one to watch me or spy on me.

GOOGLE: I understand sir, but you need to renew your passport first. It expired 6 weeks ago...

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