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AEAWA June 2012 NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Hello EA members! The best way to describe our May 6th Sunday lunch is ‘AWESOME’! We had an overwhelming
attendance of around 220 people, pack into our hall as we celebrated Mother’s Day in true Eurasian style with music, dancing and yummy food. All mothers and grandmothers (almost 100 of them!!!) were presented with a special gift while a touching rendition of ‘Have I told you lately that I love you’ was sung by the band ‘Klassworks’. A grateful thank-you goes to all our cooks, the band and all who contributed to the success of the day’s activities. A fantastic effort was made by everyone and we had such a wonderful time! Due to the overwhelming and unexpected
attendance, about 10 of our members and guests
missed out on purchasing lunch. I would like to
extend my sincerest apologies for this unfortunate
circumstance. We hope to make it up to you when
you attend our next lunch……I am so sorry!
We implemented a few new practices at our lunch which has turned out to be pleasantly successful : we gave away a free meal to the over 90’s and
a half price meal to the over 80’s for the first time;
the new ‘pre-paying’ of lunch orders saw us clear close to 200 meals in 45 minutes;
the ‘twist’ in the membership draw brought a new challenge for members to make sure they attend our Sunday lunches regularly and
a waiver of the joining fee for 3 months saw 9 new members and 4 renewals into our membership. Please take full advantage of this ‘promotion’ and encourage your friends and family to join our membership as soon as possible before this ‘special offer’ ends.
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The Management Committee (MC) is currently in full swing planning activities and events for the year. We hope to be able to present a calendar of these events in next month’s newsletter so that you can plan and diarise your schedule around our activities. The MC is making every effort to improve your member benefits and will facilitate changes and activities to achieve this end. Your involvement and participation in these programmes will see a corresponding increase in your member benefits. So, please come and join us and I’m sure we will have lots of fun along the way! Our plan for our new ‘Community Service’ role is also taking shape as we hope to build on issues of member support services, children services and health and legal talks to assist our members. This is predominantly a ‘members helping members’ approach and I hope to be able to call on your support and assistance in this much needed area as we attempt to do more, particularly for our more mature, needy and family group members who may need our help. We have our Winter Dance on the 7th of July at the RAAFA hall in Bullcreek where we have organised two bands for your continuous listening and dancing pleasure and a few prize giveaways along the way as well. Tickets are selling fast as we are expecting a good turn out with only $15 for members and $20 for non members. Please see any of the MC for your table bookings or any enquiries. I look forward to catching up with you, your friends and your guests at our next Sunday lunch on the 10th of June and as usual we will have lots planned for your entertainment and enjoyment. I also love to see the children playing outside and having so much fun so remember to bring them along to our very own Sunday session…..a la Eurasian! Till then take care and God Bless!
Chad
Chad Beins —President email: [email protected]
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Enjoy lunch with family & friends
Sunday 10th June 2012
Entertainment by
Michael & Sabrina
MENU
Main Dishes
Chicken Rice
Nasi Lemak
Soup Kambing
Mee Goreng
Assorted cakes
Menu subject to change
Regular Sunday Lunches
Venue : Redcliffe Community Hall Corner Morgan Road and Field Avenue
in Redcliffe entrance also from Grand Parade.
Tickets given out strictly on a first come first served basis.
Tickets will not be given out for
those who are yet to arrive.
Lunch served from 12 noon.
Members bringing guests, please sign in the Visitors Book
at the door.
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Sunday Lunch 2
News and Changes 3
Mother’s Day Lunch Photos 4—5
Seniors Report 6
Members Affairs 7
Winter Dance 8
Gig Guide 8
Golf, Sports & Games 8
Quarantine Matters 9
Special Mention 10
Business Classifieds & Notices 11
My Calendar 12
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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SPECIALS FOR OUR OVER 80s
Members aged 80 and over from May
2012 will be given 50% off of the cost
of their main meal.
Members over 90 years will, from
May 2012 receive their main meal free.
PRE-PAID LUNCH VOUCHERS
To serve the lunches faster, purchase a pre-paid
lunch voucher. This is how it works:
When you arrive you get a numbered ticket as
usual.
You then purchase a lunch voucher at the en-
trance, currently $6 (half price for over 80’s).
You may also purchase a side dish voucher.
When your number is called, present your
numbered ticket plus the voucher at the kitchen
and get your meal.
(N.B: One ticket = one main meal + side dish).
A gentle plea - please have the correct amount handy
to save us running out of change.
In the unfortunate event that we run out of all
meals, we will refund your money.
The Management Committee en-
courages and welcomes constructive
feedback from members. All signed
suggestions will be responded in
writing.
There’s a new Twist to
the Member’s Draw ...
The first name drawn will win $40 in
June.
If that member is not present, we will
continue drawing names until some-
one wins a consolation prize of $30.
The surplus $10 will be added to the
next month’s draw which then jack-
pots to $50 and so on.
In other words, one member will walk
away with $30 every lunch, but to win
the jackpot, it’s the first name drawn.
So be there to win it!!
WAIVER OF FEES
As part of our promotion
for our membership drive,
the joining fee of $20.00
will be waived for any new
members in May, June and
July.
SUGGESTION
BOX
Letters to
the Editor
If you have some interesting news or
things to celebrate, please write to:
P O Box 875
CLOVERDALE WA 6105 OR
email : [email protected]
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Mother’s Day Lunch
Sunday 6th May 2012
Friendship at its Best
Klassworks
There w
as hard
ly a
ny
room
on th
e dance
floor.
Aweso
me !!
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Gifts were well
received by
mums and grand
mums & all who
attended had a
grand time.
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Seniors Report
...not just for seniors
… but for all
members & friends
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Calendar of events 2012 / 2013
1st Outing
Place : The Mains Road Tour
Date : Thursday 19 July 2012
Cost : Free — Max 30 people
Address : 18 Newcastle Street, North Perth
Time : 11.00 a.m. sharp.
Meet 15 minutes before tour.
T.B.A.
Flying Doctors Service
Dinner at TAFE
Summer Outings
Week-End-Away
If you have any suggestions, please let us know.
A notice regarding the Main Roads Tour, will be put up, at the June Sunday Lunch. Please register if you are interested, as we need a minimum of 7 people and maximum of 30 people. It would be on a first come policy.
Joan Reincastle
Attention Annual
Chinese Dinner
Raffle Results
Hi everyone, Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day and were pampered all day. The Seniors Committee formulated a calen-dar of events for the year 2012 to 2013.
For those who attended the Dinner on 10 March 2012, please check your ta-bles free raffle ticket given to you on the night. Saturday Lotto Draw No. 3199 Ticket No. 00001020000002640640029696998 OR Ticket No. 041943040000000165161344034706 Each ticket has won $12.70 Please contact Joan Reincastle on 92769439 or Joan Arklie on 94581053. You will need to collect the money from either as unclaimed monies will go towards future raffles.
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Please make welcome the following new members
Valerie Marsh Keith & Karen Dias Dunstan Augustine Andy Vernie & Melanie Chan Mike & Wendy Klass Glen & Lynette Scully Bibiana & Randolph Francis John & Eileen Hochstadt Valerie Richards & Chris Watt
To become a new member obtain an application form from the Management Committee or from the net - aeawa.asn.au.
To renew your membership, please post the form below with your cheque.
Payment (either cheque or cash) can also be handed to our Secretary Brian, at the June Sunday Lunch as I’ll be away.
Pay directly to AEAWA
Account Name: Australian Eurasian Association of W.A. Inc. Bank : Bank West
BSB: 306 042 Account Number: 082 139-5
Reference: Subs (name) or (membership number)
Fees for 2012 became due on 31 December 2011
Pensioner: 1 yr $15 or 3 yrs $40.50 Single: 1 yr $19 or 3 yrs $51.30 Family: 1 yr $28 or 3 yrs $75.60
Members Affairs
Charles Reincastle
MEMBERS RENEWAL FORM
Name (s)…………………………………………………………………………………………… Address……………………………………………………………………………………………. Amount $........................................................ Membership No……………………………. Send this form to AEAWA Members Affairs PO Box 875, Cloverdale WA 6105
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As part of our community service to the association and if you are looking
for a good night out why not come and support our talented musicians!
Fridays Soul Corporation - Moon & Sixpence U2ME - Woodbridge Hotel
Saturdays Soul Corporation - Universal Bar
Sunday 29 May Krystel - Nollamara Sports Club
Sunday 3 June Full Circle - RAAFA Bullcreek
For details of the next round of
golf or any up and coming
sports, please contact —
Graeme Mitchell
on
0403 336 899
Music By
Klassworks & Xpozay
RAAFA
Bullcreek Drive
Bullcreek
Date : Saturday 7th July 2012
Time : 7.30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Door Prizes
BYO Snacks
Drinks : Fully Licensed (Club prices)
Tickets
$15 Members
$20 Non-Members
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How many of you have arrived back from an overseas holiday carrying your
much loved delicacies only to have them seized by a quarantine officer?
In the next few issues, quarantine matters will be discussed in an attempt to enlighten our
readers about border protection topics. It needs to be appreciated that Australia, as an island
continent, is susceptible to pest and diseases which threaten our $30 billion annual
agricultural export industries.
Pests and diseases can be carried by people, by animals, in animal products e.g. meat and
milk, plants, timber or soil. Therefore, quarantine procedures aim at reducing quarantine
risks to a very low level, while also recognising that complete freedom from quarantine risks
can never be guaranteed.
You may sight similar seized products at the local Asian deli, however, these goods have
been imported under an import permit. What arrives at the airport in your luggage lacks an
import permit.
If you are in doubt, and before travelling, check www.aqis.gov.au and click
the ‘ICON’ link – this will give you import conditions for selected products.
Avian Influenza (or Bird Flu)
A viral disease that affects domestic and wild birds e.g. chickens, ducks, etc. An outbreak in
Australia will be costly to the poultry industry with the added risk of humans contracting the
disease which has proven to be fatal.
Of particular concern are eggs, egg products e.g. egg shells, poultry meat, and feathers which
could harbour the virus. All these products must be declared on arrival and are subject to
inspection.
Brian Leicester
Source: DAFF
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The contents used in this newsletter are of an informative nature
and do not account to advise anyone. We make no guarantees
as to the accuracy, correctness or reliability of the content.
Q UA R A N T I N E
M AT T E R S
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ERNIE LOPEZ A profile of a past President of AEAWA and a
very supportive member as appeared in the
May issue of the "SENIORS" monthly magazine.
If you have made a donation to the Heart Foundation in WA, you might have spoken with Ernie Lopez. Ernie, who migrated to Australia from Ma-laysia in 1992, started supporting the foun-dation in 1999 after his brother survived a heart attack. In 2002 he began helping out at the Perth office, where he still works on a variety of projects, including making thank you calls to donors and boosting morale with his steady supply of jokes. He also works with Volunteering WA to provide gardening help and one-on-one assistance taking people shopping or to medical appointments, and in 2008 he de-cided to leave a gift in his will to the Heart Foundation to help fund further research.
His volunteer work follows an adventurous working life. Mr Lopez grew up in Malaysia and joined the army at age 14, taking part in officer-cadet training which led him to Sandhurst Royal Military Academy in the UK. In 1964 he was part of a Malaysian dele-gation to the UN Security Council to pro-test against Indonesian aggression. After retiring from the armed forces he worked as a marketing consultant in Kuala Lumpur before relocating to Australia. To leave a bequest to the Heart Founda-tion, phone 9382-5925.
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Business Classifieds INFINITE FINANCE AUSTRALIA Let us assess your current loan to ensure that it isn’t costing you more than it should. Call Troy Quintal 0415 764 672 for all your finance needs. Office ph: 9382 1125 [email protected] www.infinitefinanceaustralia.com.au D&L LINTELS For all your Structural Steel Solutions. Suppliers of Galvanised, Dimet & Duplex coated. Call David Mikaere 9356 1797 or 0438 661 739 Keith & Angie’s Dance Classes Why not add another dimension to your social life and learn to waltz, rhumba, cha-cha, rnr and slow rhythm. Call 9207 2819 or 0419 907 960. Prepare2Drive – Automatic Driving Lessons Fully qualified, friendly and patient driving instructor. Automatic vehicle with power-steering and dual controls. Price covers one full hour with pick up and return. Call 0418 237483 now to book.
PlaneTorque Australia Pty Ltd
An aviation consulting company providing a range of technical, administrative and logistical services. Visit www.ptaaus.com.au Contact Alan Jupp on 93774669 Learn to Dance! Beginner Ballroom and Latin dance course at the Maylands Golf Club commencing Sunday 1 July 2012 from 4:30 – 5:30pm before the band starts! For bookings, call Basil or Clara on 0478 616 766 or at [email protected] $90 per person for a six week course. Plus get $5 off your meal! Singles welcome. Limited numbers, so book early.
Our Warmest Thoughts are with . . all of our members and their families
who are unwell or grieving. If you
know of someone who would like to
share their loss, or just need a prayer,
please feel free to contact the committee
or drop us a line.
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The members express their deepest
sympathies to Don & Kathy Mune
for their sad loss.
29th year anniversary of the deaths
of Charmaine Aviet and Janice Car-
negie 20 June 1983 in Darwin, N.T.
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YOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President Chad Beins 0402 113 897
Vice President Kevin De’Souza 0400 044 882
Secretary Brian Leicester 0419 944 323
Treasurer Carol Richards 0411 812 981
Seniors Joan Reincastle 0419 906 719
Member’s Affairs Charles Reincastle 92769439
Catering Margaret Chowdhurie 0403 179 505
Catering Sue James 93321294
Functions Kay Klass 0410 478 334
Sports & Games Graeme Mitchell 0403 336 899
Sunday Lunch Derrick Holmes 0409 119 387
Sunday Lunch Gary Aviet 0413 240 429
Please contact any one of the Committee if you have any questions or ideas.
We are always happy to hear from you!
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Jul Aug Sep Oct Sat 7th
7.30 pm Winter Dance
RAAFA
Sun 12th 11 am
Sunday Lunch
Sun 9th 11 am
Sunday Lunch
Sun 14th 11 am
Sunday Lunch
Sun 8th 11am
Sunday Lunch
Venue Change Foster Park
Abernethy Road Belmont
Thu 19th 11 am
The Mains Road Tour North Perth
NOTE!
(due to renova-tions at Redcliffe Community Hall)
MY CALENDAR
2012