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Know your Fellow Member: John Gray
My career commenced in 1948 with entry
into Sydney University, graduating with a
BSc(For) in 1952. This included two years at
the Australian Forestry School in Canberra.
The Raven
The Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Canberra-Woden Inc.
Much of my working life was in Canberra in the
No 19 Vol 38 Wednesday 9th November 2005
public and private sectors. I was privileged to
be closely involved with the city’s development
eventually heading up landscape architecture in
Tonight:
Group Study Exchange Team Leader
the NCDC. I had a stint in the academic world
between 1968 and 1974 when I studied for two Paula Chadderton
years for my Master in Landscape Architecture on
at the University of California, Berkeley and The Team’s experiences in
later taught at the University of Canberra.
I found time to pursue other interests. I learnt to fly in 1955 and enjoyed Madagascar and Mauritius
the next 15 years of recreational flying. I was associated with two professional
bodies being Federal President of one and National Councillor of another. And of
course there is Rotary at both Club and District level.
Retirement has been very fulfilling. I have published two books and am
working on another. I completed a doctoral thesis in 1999 and taught on a part time
Last Week:
basis at the University of Canberra. Over a nine year period I enjoyed working as The President welcomed the speaker, Bob Buckley, Bernadette Capelo and
a volunteer guide at Old Parliament House. visiting Rotarian Rosemary Everett (Canberra Sunrise)
Pixie and I have been married for 46 years – we met at Mulwala House
Hostel, a group of temporary fibro buildings in what is now Commonwealth Park. Directors’ Reports
Our two adult children lead fulfilling lives and we enjoy seeing our grandchildren Following Pier’s discussion with the District 9710 Childrens’ Fund a donation of
growing up. And of course music is of great interest to both of us. $600 will be made to a young girl, {severely disabled following an epileptic seizure}
for a special bed to enable her to be cared for at home.
Roster: Piers also reports that there is now an adequate number going to the Thailand work
This Week 9th Nov Next Week 16th Nov project (RAWCS), leaving 18th January 2006 and returning 12th February. They are
Program GSE Team Leader, Paula Chadderton Sharing a Meal keen to receive donations of books even in English and toys for the children
Report on Madagascar and Mauritius @ TBA
Introduction Des Henderson Kelly N/A
Appreciation Val Bland N/A
Sergeant David Fox David Fox
Fellowship Carlo Binutti Des Pain
Pamela Best Eric Taylor
Raven Recorder Piers Booth
Birthdays Ken Goard 12th Nov
John Gray
Bruce Wyatt 18 Nov, Joy Kelly 22 Nov
A Thought for the Week:
Anniversaries Nil Shukry and Helen Sahhar 21 Nov
Trash & 13 Nov Piers Booth-Peter Evans
The ability to concentrate and to use
20 Nov Robin Cromer-Val Bland
Treasure 27 Nov Gary Scott-John Gray 4 Dec Tom Davies-Ros Osbourne time well he is everything. Lee Iococca
Robin Cromer passed round a letter from Erica McCall former Ambassadorial Scholar, success has been achieved with a program of Early Clinical Intervention. Here a carer
husband Don and son Scott with news of their work. Erica is living in Anchorage and (professional or parent) will be with the child for up to 30 hours each week teaching
Don further afield in a National Park. appropriated responses to all activities. This can lead to an improved IQ of 30 points,
enough to allow them to take their place in the community and school. Question time
Ian Excell is preparing a new T & T Roster allowed comment. No cause has been found: there have been no bio-physiological
abnormalities demonstrated. The condition may the end-product of multiple factors.
The Arthur Holder and Stuart Garnsey Award is to be presented shortly at Canberra (Asperger’s Syndrome may be a commoner, milder form of Autism}
College
Appreciation was expressed by Phil Ibbotson with pertinent comment on the impact of
this disorder upon families. With thanks to Raven Recorder: Ken Goard
Bruce Hall has Christmas Cakes and puddings for purchase at a very reasonable price
of $12.95 each. He has a sheet on which to record your orders! Bruce also asks for The second Rotary Scenic Cycle Tour of Canberra on 30 October was a great
Nominations for the Bruce Drake Community Service Award to be given to him soon success thanks to the efforts of Club members,
the Inner Wheel ladies and other volunteers and
Peirs presented the inaugural Job/Hobby Talk Series. Earlier in the meeting a plate the support of Pedal Power ACT. The rain in the
early morning kept participation numbers down.
of bread was passed around and eaten with relish. This was sample of bread-making,
But it stopped raining before the first start at 8
a past-time of Piers’. He uses a recipe collected from a couple of elderly ladies
am and those who came had a rain free day. We
overheard in a bus in Britain and emphasized the tactile enjoyment of preparation of had over 180 entrants who all appeared to have
the mix, referred to by a member that “we all knead the dough”. He latterly has used enjoyed themselves. Many of the riders went out
a Zen (Buddhist USA) recipe of triple fermentation, hand-shaping and then into the of their way to favourably comment (orally and
oven. There are variations of additives, grains, as pizza bases and dampers all better by email) on the well run organisation, clear and
than machine-made. He also shared his enthusiasm for gardening with us: to watch the adequate route signing, fantastic morning teas and
cycle from seed to flower. On a table nearby was a display of the life cycle of African the friendly and helpful marshals. If we can get
Violets. the message out to a wider audience for next year
we should go from strength to strength.
Guest Speaker. Garry Scott introduced the Guest Speaker, Bob Buckley associated A special ‘thank you’ to all who helped to make the What the treasurer does after
with Action for Autism Inc ACT. The Rotary Club of Dapto has launched an appeal event the success it was. John Widdup, President registration is completed.
for$100,00 to be matched by the ARHRF to support research on Autism. He speaks
from personal experience with a son who is severely affected and in passing noted that
Attendance matters: Club Guest: Robert Buckley; Bernadette Capello. Visitg Rotar-
perhaps three club members have family connections also with autism. ian Rosemary Everett-Canb Sunrise; Make-ups: Jim Grainger-PalmBch(Qld), Ajit, Bob Harvie,
An incidence figure of 1% of the population is quoted in the community when there is Shukry, Eric, Pamela; Members present: 18; Attendance 80.00%, Percentage for October 66.66%
awareness of the features. There is a high level of permanent disability and the need Board members 2005-06 Office holders
for social support pensions. These people are very difficult to manage at home and in President John Widdup Bulletin Editor Des Pain
Secretary: John Gray Sergeant(s): D Fox, N Emanuel,
the community. The response is to hide them, for the carers to retire into the concerned Immed. Past President: Peter Evans V Bland
environment of the home, perhaps an institution and for families to fracture. Siblings President Elect : Ray Newcombe Program Manager Phil Ibbotson
Treasurer: Noel Hart Historian/ Archivist Keith Avent
may be alienated. Club service: Ray Newcombe Webmaster: Robin Cromer
Community Service: Bruce Hall Club address: PO Box 637 Woden ACT 2606
The picture is one of communication dysfunction and social impairment because they International Service: Piers Booth Secretary John Gray. email:graypj@tpg.com.au
lack sensitivity to emotional indicators e.g. smiles and frowns and words even “yes” Vocational Service: Shukry Sahhar ph: (02) 6290 1307
Youth Service: Gary Scott http://rotarnet.com.au/canberrawoden
and “no”. They may sit in a corner and just rock for hours. They are unable to play with
Apologies to: Bruce Wyatt (ph:62863519, email:bwyatt@netspeed.com.au)
toys. They are socially inept and rarely make friends. The boy - girl ratio is 4:1 Some Apologies to: Ros Osbourne <rososbourne@ozemail.com.au> 62863097 Before 4pm Tues.
