Harry Ziegerink gave a “Man behind the badge” talk.  Harry said he was  born in 1941, forgetting that we had celebrated his 80^th this year.  Harry and his family emigrated to Australia in 1956; they spent 6 weeks on a ship to get here.  He remembers coming home from school to see a big box that was to contain all their possessions to take to Australia. Harry  married Trudy who incidentally came from the same town in Holland.  They have two sons and 4 grand children and now 3 great grand children.  They now lives in Safety Beach.

 

He started a career in the building trade with KD Roofing in Dandenong.  After a few years the Plumbing Commission required plumbers to be qualified and Harry went to RMIT for 4 years.  His first big job on his own was the Saba Building in Dandenong, which is now a Harvey Norman building  This roof had an area of 3 1/2 acres.  He retired in 2015 after about 35 years of roofing with the saying “if it doesn’t rain, his roofs don’t leak”

 

He joined the rotary club in Cranbourne in 1991 and has held almost every position in the club including being President in 1998 - 1999  He has been on 9 trips to developing countries for Rotary including 7 trip as team leader.  He has great memories from the work he has done in these countries.  His hardest trip was to Papua and New Guinea where they installed a water tank and roofing.  We can all lift our hat to Harry for his contribution to Rotary and these countries. 

 

Harry joined the club about four years ago and has been enthusiastic in undertaking a project to assist those without a home.  We look forward to the coming year with Harry presiding.

 

 

 

 

Secretary Bob said there have been a number of requests for donations; from Rotary International, Rotary foundation, Shelter box, and so on. The board has decided to support the Bays hospital with a donation of $780 which is addition to the support provided Rob and Tyrell and Elaine. It was further agreed to donate an additional $2,500 to Southern Peninsula Support & Information Centre for assisting the homeless.

 

The Shine-on awards is now postponed to 31 July when Murray is to be acknowledged. 

 

Pakenham Rotary Club is having the 60^th anniversary on the 29^th June.  Refer to Bob for details.

 

Tyrell spoke about an approach from Deborah who is a director of the Lanka Fundamental Rights Association in Sri Lanka.  Her ex-husband, Lotha was a member of the club.  Because of the impact of the virus and the lack of tourists the people are starving.  Tyrell thought an international project to provide $30.00 for the basic staples for a family.  Tyrell is going to put together a proposal for the board.  Tyrell believes this is a strong humanitarian project and could be suitable for a Rotary Global Grant.

 

 

 

Adrian Davis is current in the Beleura Hospital to have rehab in Rosebud West following a fall.

 

We heard from Elaine that Ray is in hospital following a two and half hour operation after a fall.   With his medication, Ray is confused and is expected to go to respite.  They were happy with operation.  He expected immunology treatment next week and they are not sure it will happen.  

 

We wish both Ray and Adrian a speedy recovery.

 

 

 

As bulletin editors, Andrew and I are constantly looking for contributions from members.  These can be in almost any form and can include photos.  We are also open to having guest editors who will compose the text and define the layout.  Again we will do the work behind the scene to publish it.  If you have a suggestion on how to improve the bulletin then let us know; you may end up with the task of editor for a week or so.  My position is a bit tenuous as I may need to temporarily move to Queensland in the near future. (We have a car in a Brisbane airport carpark and we need to get it out!)  Rod Troutbeck