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PRESIDENT GERALD’S PAGE
Dear Fellow Rotarians
During the last couple of weeks, well
actually a lot longer than that, but
especially during the last few weeks, I
have found myself supporting
underdogs more and more and
relished every time the underdog
came out on top.
I follow several codes of sport, cricket,
golf, rugby and tennis mainly, and
whenever there is a major event my
watching intensifies. The US Tennis
Open has been a prime example of
underdogs coming out on top. Seeding
did not appear to have meant anything
as seed after seed was toppled. In
between all this there were a couple of
cricket tests where the underdogs
came out on top – fancy Bangladesh
beating the Aussies in the first test and
the West Indies who have been perfor-
ming poorly for a long time turning the
tables on the England team. As a South
African, I enjoyed these victories by
the underdogs and that got me
wondering about why, we humans,
enjoy these ‘turn-ups for the books’
[or is it Bookies?]
So Google was called in and even that
was not conclusive:
It seems that both underdog and top dog originated
from dog fighting which went on in the 19th century.
The losing dog ended up on the bottom, or under the
winner, who was on top. An "underdog" is a person or
group in a competition, usually in sports and creative
works, who is popularly expected to lose. The party,
team, or individual expected to win is called the
favourite or top dog. In the case where an underdog
wins, the outcome is an upset.
But then there was this article:
By Anoosh Chakelian 8:30AM GMT 17 Dec 2011
Today is National Underdog Day. But before you rush
to write celebratory cards to all the acquaintances you
consider losers, commemorating their inherent
inferiority, let us first consider the very definition of an
underdog.
The origin of the term ‘underdog’ can be discovered in
the murky depths of ship-building history. Planks of
wood labelled ‘dogs’ would be placed over a pit, and
one happy ship-builder would saw from above, while
the other would have to stand in the pit, sawing from
below, becoming covered in sawdust, but doing an
equal amount of the work. The man above was the
‘overdog’, and the man below, the ‘underdog’. Why
the planks were called ‘dogs’, we’ll never know.
Dubious internet apocryphal derivations only go back
so far.
Mankind has always rooted for the underdog. Perhaps
there is something central to the human experience
that means we all feel a bit like our lives consist solely
of collecting the sawdust of life, and so we relish the
prospect of one among us emerging from this splintery
mess victorious.
Yet in these gloomy times, riddled with recession, the
cult of the underdog is more prevalent than ever. The
European Business Review recently claimed that
“underdogs win in recessions”, an oddly optimistic
statement from a publication reviewing the current
climate of European business, but it is certainly true
that underdogs are gathering more supporters,
probably directly correlating to points dropped on the
FTSE 100.
This is most clear in that zeitgeist barometer, which
both reveals and exploits the pressures of the public
mood - advertising. Nike, erstwhile king of slow-mo,
sweat-dripping hunks generally being alarmingly
triumphant, has tapped into this trend for a while.
So there we have it ‘Mankind has
always rooted for the underdog!’ –
Normal behaviour after all!!!
Have FunHave FunHave FunHave Fun GeraldGeraldGeraldGerald
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TOPIC of the Week duties and the dates for GoToMeeting
are highlighted in larger print to ensure that members do
not overlook them
TOPIC of the Week
ROSTER
JULY to DEC 2017
Please send your TOPIC of the Week to
President Gerald Sieberhagen, by at least
the THURSDAY preceding the date of your
turn. It makes it easier if Rotarians send in
their TOPIC of the Week well ahead of time
so that Gerald gets it to our webmaster in
good time.
THIS IS YOUR REMINDER Thank you to the following volunteers!
PLEASE NOTE YOUR DATE
11th
Sept – Philip Hedley √
18th
Sept – Monique Labat √
25th
Sept – Bill Main
2nd
Oct – Mike Ferry
9th
Oct – Andisha Maharaj √
16th
Oct – Brian Savage
23rd
Oct – Murna van der Merwe
30th
Oct – Charmaine Wheatley
6th
Nov – Angela Savage
13th
Nov – Lindiwe Mvubu
20th
Nov – Mike Millard
27th
Nov – Hans Hon
4th
Dec – John Fannin
11th
Dec – Zwakele Ngubane
18th
Dec – Peter Mugisha
GoToMeeting
@ 19h00
TUESDAY
19TH
SEPT - Corrine Gregory– Character
Counts – Bringing the Rotary Four-Way
Test to Life
3RD
OCT – Greg Cryer
17TH
OCT – PSYLC Students
31ST
OCT – Mary Carey
14TH
NOV – Patrick Coleman – Regional
Rotary Foundation Coordinator Zone
20a
28TH
NOV – DG’s visit
12TH
DEC – Holiday Mode
16th
JAN –
30th
JAN –
13th
FEB –
27th
FEB –
13th
MAR –
27th
MAR –
10th
APR –
24th
APR –
15th
MAY –
29th
MAY –
12th
JUN –
26th
JUN –
During the week preceding the GTM, the
login details REMINDER will be emailed to
each member.
If you have any suggestions for a
Guest Speaker at one of our
GTM’s please let President
Gerald know
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DATES TO REMEMBER
BIRTHDAYS SEPT
12th – Bettie van der Merwe-Bonnet
12th – Tracy Lancaster
14th – Cyril Phakathi
21st – John Fannin
ANNIVERSARIES SEPT
12th – Mario and Melanie Hegemann
UPCOMING EVENTS
2017
14th to 16th September – Rotary Zone 20A Institute in Johannesburg
Sunday 17th
Sept – Potjiekos event at Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve, which is located at
the mouth of the Umgeni River in Riverside Rd, Durban North - the nature reserve, proclaimed in
1977, protects 76 hectares of a natural estuarine system. So, other than the Potjiekos event, there is
lots to see and do.
Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st September – Charmaine’s Group from DownUnder will be in
Durban – see details on page 15
Thursday 21st September – International Day of Peace Celebration at EPS
3rd, 4th & 5th October – Rotary Family Health Days
Friday 13th October – Global Handwashing Day at EPS [Ekuthuleni Primary School]
Friday 13th October – Show you care by wearing a hat for Children needing Hospice and
Palliative Care – see details on page 6
Tuesday 24th October – World Polio Day – possible END POLIO NOW collection on Saturday 28th
October
17th – 19th November – DISCON at Champagne Sports in Drakensberg – Liaise with MONIQUE LABAT
Sunday 19th November – World Toilet Day
Tuesday 28th November – DG’s visit
2018
22nd March – World Water Day
22nd April – Earth Day and deadline day for planting a tree
28th May – Menstrual Health Day
30th May – 2nd June – 3rd ICPCN Conference, Durban, South Africa – see details on page 7
2019
20TH to 25TH Jan – 10th World Rotary Cricket Festival in Melbourne
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OUR SPEAKER ON 5TH
SEPTEMBER 2017
President Gerald Sieberhagen reporting:
Dr Julia Ambler, pictured left, was our guest
speaker at our GTM on 5th
September. Her
full presentation will soon be on our website
– the link will be sent to you – if you missed
the meeting, please make an effort to watch
the PP presentation.
There was some interesting information e.g.
Do we have to provide Palliative Care?
May 2014, WHA passed a resolution
“Strengthening of palliative care as a
component of comprehensive care
throughout the life course”
http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WH
A67/A67_R19-en.pdf
South Africa is a WHO member state:-
Policies to integrate evidence-based, cost effec-
tive and equitable palliative care services into
the health care system.
Resources to provide: basic support to families
and community volunteers; training in palliative
care to those working in the health care sector
at all levels; access to and rational use of pain
management medicines
August 2017 – National Strategy Published
Our E-Club has proudly supported Umduduzi Hospice Care for
Children on a few occasions and will no doubt continue to do so,
providing funds are available.
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UMDUDUZI Fundraiser
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3rd
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S PALLIATIVE CARE NETWORK
CONFERENCE in DURBAN
The work that Dr Julia Ambler has done in this field was no doubt an important
factor when a decision was made to bring this Conference to Durban
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INTERACT and EARLYACT CLUBS OF PORT ALFRED
Mike Millard recently took the EarlyAct
and Interact Clubs to the SPCA in Port
Alfred to hand over donations, which
comprised a cheque of funds collected
and a universal transport box for
animals. The funds have been allocated
to the food budget of SPCA. Local
General Manager of SPCA, Mr Forbes,
gave an in-depth talk about the SPCA
and showed the different facilities. He
expressed his gratitude to the Clubs and
thanked them for their commitment to
making a difference.
EarlyAct President, Laura Molar, Mr Forbes and
Interact President, Britney Hawkins at the handover
Interact and EarlyAct Clubs of Port Alfred -
together with Mike Millard assisted the
“oldies” at Damant Lodge during the Annual
Morning Market. EarlyAct had a small stand
to raise funds and the Interactors were
helping the not-so-mobile residents to enjoy
the many different stalls of the market. The
purpose of a jumping castle was obviously
not quite clear and raised some “Interact
smiles”, but maybe one of our members
residing in similar establishments can
provide an explanation!!!
The Interact Club of Port Alfred High School
collected R 10 000 for the Chipembere Rhino
Foundation. The funds will benefit the training
of ROXY to assist the K9 Rhino Anti -Poaching
Unit.
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Here are our 2 inbound Weltwärts volunteers seconded to Port Alfred. They will be staying for one
year and provide coaching at Port Alfred High School, Kuyasa High School and the Ingubu day care
centre for children of disadvantaged families. The Port Alfred Cluster will again look after their
wellbeing. Some time ago, Outa Space published an article covering the activities of Weltwärts.
The Organization sends volunteers specifically to the Eastern Cape as part of the Cooperation
agreement between the Eastern Cape and the County of Lower Saxony. Approximately 40
volunteers are sent to the Eastern Cape every year to support schools in the rural areas and
townships. More detailed information can be obtained from Tina Hon.
Lisa Bunge is 18 years old and her home
town is Suederburg situated in the
Lueneburg Heath, which is not far from
Hamburg. She has played Soccer and
Volley Ball and her other interests
include coaching sport and gymnastics.
Lisa also likes to entertain as a juggler.
She has been involved in coaching
gymnastics to young children.
David Martni is 18 years old and his home is
actually in Rheinland but he currently attends
boarding school on the small island of
Spiekeroog. Approximately 120 scholars
attend the school and the total number of
permanent residents on the small islands is
800. Apart from many different sport
activities, his main interest is soccer.
Read more about this project at http://www.weltwaerts.de/en/
WELTWÄRTS VOLUNTEERS IN PORT ALFRED
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VISIT TO ECO CENTRE in HAMMARSDALE
Suzanne Edmunds arranged a tree planting
day for our members at the Hammarsdale
Education Centre.
In the photos – Guy Caws, the Eco centre
manager explained many of the activities
that take place at the centre especially when
groups of school children attend.
Khehla Mchunu took us through the perma-
culture area showing off some very healthy
vegetables. In the photo he is carefully listen-
ing to Monique Labat and Francesco Petrucci-
one while Guy looks on.
Suzanne planted the first tree, a Satsuma
naartjie with the guidance of Jabulani
Memela, who carefully explained how to
successfully plant trees.
In all 7 trees were planted.
Apart from the Satsuma naartjie trees there
was a pomegranate tree, West Indian lime
trees and navel orange trees
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VISIT TO ECO CENTRE in HAMMARSDALE
Time for Lunch
Francesco Petruccione
Monique Labat
Ailsa Kaminski
Suzanne Edmunds
Gerald Sieberhagen
Lungile Mncwabe
Janet and Mark
Rouillard enjoying a
finger lunch, some
fruit and cold
drinks after a hard
mornings work!!!!!
Gerald Sieberhagen reports: It is quite incredible what Guy Caws and his team have to offer at
this Centre and anyone who visits is sure to come away having learnt something valuable or
interesting.
Guy is also involved with the 1st
Malvern Scout Group, founded in 1909, which was only 2 years
after Lord Baden-Powell founded Scouts. Scouts from there were on hand to assist with the
planting and then to show us a couple of useful knots. A strong rope ladder and a highwayman’s
knot were particularly interesting. Prean Naidoo, a Springbok Scout, is demonstrating a knot. He
has also lived up to the Scout Motto of ‘Be Prepared’ as he assisted me to plant a navel orange
tree and he has also undertaken to provide me with updates of ‘our’ tree from time to time.
Their group has done quite a bit of clearing of rivers in their area and as a 15 year old Prean
wrote to a shopping centre from where most of the litter emanated. The Centre has
subsequently fitted mesh to all the drains which has stopped the excessive litter in the river.
Making a Difference!!! There are between 28 & 40million Scouts; 70 000 in South Africa.
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CENTENNIAL OLIVE GROVE in VELDDRIF John Fannin reports: All the 100 Olive Trees are in the ground. They are small trees and Bettie
thinks the variety is Francesco. These olives produce high quality oil. The photos that follow
show portion of the 100mx80m piece of ground where they are planted which is adjacent to the
5ha of FDSA olive trees.
Bush clearing, digging of trenches and laying the irrigation pipes in the 800m² Olive
Grove was all undertaken by the Municipality who no doubt have recognised the
valuable work that FDSA is doing in Velddrif.
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TREE PAGE one of several in this OUTA SPACE
THE OLIVE GROVE continued
More irrigation pipes – FDSA uses ‘grey’ water for the irrigation during the dry
season – rain is desperately needed in their area, which is a winter rain fall area
and like several areas in the Western Cape, they have not had their normal winter
rains.
The photos below show the 2 blue
gum tree stumps that have been left
at the entrance. The arch will now
be made and strung between the 2
large tree stumps.
The commemorative plaque will
then be hung from the arch.
Oh YES, Special Birthday Wishes for
Bettie today!!!!!!
For those E-Club members who have not yet had a look at last week’s TOPIC of the
Week and the comments of the members, please do so. There are many positive
comments about the visit to the Eco Centre and also from members about how
many trees they have planted during the past year for whatever reason.
Ailsa Kaminski did a short video of the tree planting at the Eco Centre at
Hammarsdale and you can view it on our website under News – Projects – Tree
Planting ECO Centre Hammarsdale. Thank you Ailsa for doing the video!
Please be patient – allow the video to fully load before you hit the play button.
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TREE PAGE
Gerald Sieberhagen sent in this snippet: Charmaine Wheatley and 2 of the team of volunteers from
Australia, posed at the tree that was planted by Paul Harris in Cape Town in 1934. A photo of this plaque
[damaged at the time] taken by Sue Hawkins is what got our E-Club going with our Tree planting project.
The idea was that we would plant a tree wherever we had a member, take a photo and place the photo
in OUTA SPACE. Many trees were planted as a result. Then we assisted FDSA with irrigation for their 5ha
olive orchard and later when a large donor withdrew an offer of olive trees at the last minute, we
decided to make a small contribution by asking members for a donation of R100 for an olive tree which
would go towards the 100 olive trees at FDSA in celebration of The Rotary Foundation Centennial. John
Fannin and Bettie vdMerwe-Bonnet approached the Municipality who donated a piece of ground and
that is when the Centennial Olive Grove was mooted. Slowly but surely the project took off and now,
during Arbor week 2017, the 100 olive trees have been planted thanks mainly to the drive and
determination of Bettie van der Merwe/Bonnet. WELL DONE TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED.
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Charmaine Wheatley and 3 of her
team of Aussies are arriving in KZN
soon. Sunday 17
th September 2017
It would appear that no one from our E-Club
will be participating in the Potjiekos event at
the Beachwood Mangroves this year for
various reasons so I am not sure about the
Aussie team putting in an appearance there.
However, it is a Rotary Club of Durban North
event so it may be a good time to meet
Panday & Co.
Tuesday 19th
September 2017
Meet at Ithembalethu Educare Centre in
Lamontville first on arrival in Durban at 10am. Meet with Rtns Irene Kotze & Gerald Sieberhagen
there. Plant a tree at Ithembalethu. After that proceed to Mini Town which opens at 9am.
Special price for children under 12yrs; establish the ages of the 15 children who are being treated to
a stay at the Mercury Hibberdene Children’s Holiday Home.
Then proceed to Sharks Board to get there in time for the dissection of the shark at 2pm. This takes
place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9am and 2pm. As I stay close by I will join you.
Charmaine please advise Rotarian Don Hickman of Ballito Rotary to fit in with this.
From there proceed home to Hibberdene.
Wednesday 20th
September 2017
Pamper day has been arranged by Rtn Lindiwe Mvubu at Ningizimu Special School Spa. Please liaise
with Lindiwe regarding venue and times/Lindiwe please inform Charmaine of details.
Thursday 21st September 2017
UShaka Marine World opens at 9am. [Irene is firming up arrangements with UShaka for the
children]
PENGUIN PRESENTATION 9:30; 12.45; 16:00 at Penguin Rookery; DOLPHIN SHOW 11:30; 15:00 @
Dolphin Stadium; SEAL SHOW 10:30; 13:45 at Seal Stadium; Amazing aquarium open from 9am
Suggest the children spend the morning at uShaka Marine World
Luncheon for 4 Volunteers, 1 Driver and E-Club Rotarians who may wish to join us [Please advise
President Gerald asap if you are joining us for lunch] at a fast food restaurant at UShaka – KFC for
the 15 children
Then proceed to Moses Mabida Stadium but bear in mind the Sky trip is not operating.
Then proceed home to Hibberdene.
Handover of spectacles
This can be done at any time by our Club. It is planned that the spectacles will be handed out during
the 3 days of Rotary Family Health Days [RFHD] which are held in our District and the rest of South
Africa during 3 – 5 October 2017. We will also hand some spectacles to the new eye clinic for
disadvantaged patients at McCords Hospital. In addition our member in White River, Keith Kirton,
will distribute spectacles there.
Gerald SieberhagenGerald SieberhagenGerald SieberhagenGerald Sieberhagen –––– 31 August 201731 August 201731 August 201731 August 2017
THE AUSSIE COMMUNITY CORPS MEMBERS are arriving
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Celebratory dates in September:
Tuesday 19th
- International Talk Like a
Pirate Day
Thursday 21st
- International Day of
Peace
Friday 22nd
- World Car Free Day
Wednesday 27th
- World Tourism Day
Thursday 28th
- World Rabies Day th
8 year olds say the darndest things
Angie Goody’s braai – roosterbrood with a
view! Angie please tell us what you put
between the 2 slices of bread.
Arabian Proverb
He who sees the calamity of other people finds his own calamity light.
African Proverb
Kindness is the language which the blind can see and the deaf can hear.