Feb-2010

THE EURASIAN

President‟s Message

Inside this issue:

Business Classifieds

2

Sunday Menu 2

Children’s

Christmas Party

3

December

Sunday Lunch

4

More Sunday Lunch Fun & Anniversary Dance

5

Photos 6

Members Affairs

& Renewal Time!

7

Seniors Events

8

AGM Reminder

And Nominee

Form

9

Youth Interests

10

News

11

My Calendar 12

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FEBRUARY 2010 VOL 22 ISSUE 1

Special points of interest:

DECEMBER LUNCH

YOUTH

CHRISTMAS

PHOTOS

Hello members and friends

Happy New Year! I hope that 2010 has started well for you all and will continue to find you safe and healthy.

The Association had a wonderful Christmas with the Dinner Dance, Children‘s Christ-mas Party and Christmas Sunday Lunch, thanks to everyone who assisted to make them such a success.

The newsletter has some photos of course but please vis it the website—www.aeawa.asn.au to see more.

As I come to the end of my term as President with the approaching AGM in

April, it is time for members to consider the continuity of the Association and who will be your new President.

You have a fantastically strong, enthusiastic and dedicated Manage-ment Committee, most of whom I hope will stand again for the coming year. Our Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President each have another year of their term to run so we can be assured of continuing support in those roles. PLEASE consider whether you, or another member you know might be interested in taking on the President‘s role, or serving on the Committee. I will not say that it is always an easy job, but the re-wards of friendship and achievement completely outweigh any ―bumpy‖ patches!

The AGM is also the time that we present 3 Awards that the Associa-tion makes. The Ida da Silva Award for the Arts, Andrew Clarke Award for Sport and the Ivan Richards Award for Community Service. All three people were long standing members and supporters of the Association and we take great pride in remembering them in this way each year.

This year is the first time we will be making the Ivan Richards Award and whereas the other 2 awards are applied for, Ivan‘s Award is for someone nominated by another person in recognition of that person‘s outstanding contribution to Community Service. So, if you know of a member who is deserving of this Award, don't hesitate to nominate them using the appropriate form included with this Newsletter.

I am looking forward to the 21st Anniversary Dinner Dance on 20th Feb, hope you have your tickets for what will be a great night.

Renewal of annual membership fees is now due, so don‘t forget to see Charles Reincastle at the February lunch to renew your membership, or post to us at PO Box 875, Cloverdale WA 6105. We will not be taking renewals or new memberships at the Anniversary Dance as our organ-isers will be too busy on the night. See you at the February lunch.

Heather Fitzgerald—President—Tel: 9277 4551 Email: [email protected]

Heather Fitzgerald

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[email protected] or 040 0377054

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SUNDAY LUNCH MENU 14th February

Rochor Mee

Nasi Lemak

Prata & Curry

Selection

of cakes

~~~~~ooo~~~~~

Sunday Lunches are at 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.

Hope to see you there!

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Children’s Christmas Party—Sunday December 6th 2009 This year the management committee decided to hold the annual Children‘s Christmas party separate to the Sunday Christmas Lunch. 38 excited children were entertained by the Twisted Balloon Lady, Face Painting, Gym Bus and the Shrek Bouncy Castle.

Afternoon tea of Subway rolls, cocktail sausages and fresh fruits were served on a very festively decorated table with crackers, helium balloons and a gift box for each child. There were ice cream, chips, and reindeer cup cakes beautifully made by Audrey Princi. Highlight of the after-noon was Santa‘s arrival on horse back bearing gifts for each child. The horse got equal share of attention with children petting and having their photos taken.

There are many dedicated members to thank for making the Children‘s Christmas Party 2009 a very relaxed and enjoyable event. Graeme Mitchell for stepping in, to be the main event for the afternoon. We were very surprised with his mode of transport! Margret Chowdhurie my support and adviser.

Judy Keok for coordinating the afternoon tea for the adults, assisted by Philo Noranha, Sue James, Joan Reincastle, Ann Jupp, Marian Mitchell and Gary Fernandez.. A grateful thanks to June Naughton, Lily Sta Maria and Dennis Keok who donated afternoon tea, and many members who made donations towards the hampers for the raffle. May and Robert Harding who organized the raffle over two Sundays, Phillip and Lee Tien for minding the drinks counter, Brian Green and Jacob Green supervising the Bouncy Castle, Heather Fitzgerald for organizing the beautiful Christmas tree. Thelma Green - Children’s Party Co-ordinator

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Sunday Lunch December 13th 2009

What a great surprise the members had at the Christmas lunch, not only were they served by members of the Management

Committee and helpers, but their lunch was FREE!!!! A small “thank you” for all the wonderful support we have had

from members during the year.

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More Sunday Lunch Fun...

AEAWA 21st Anniversary Dinner and Dance

Come and spend a few hours with us in the land of swaying palms to help us celebrate

AEAWA’s 21st Anniversary.

Join us for a Tropical Island Party

on 20th February 2010. Arrival: 7pm

Departure: Midnight Destination: Belmont Sports and Recreation Club

Corner Keane and Abernethy Roads, Belmont

Dress Code: Grass skirts, sarongs, Hawaiian shirts, Leis,

coconut shells and Muu muu’s etc

Entertainment: Time-Trax Tickets: $45

Aloha ! Functions Committee

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Photo Gallery

Some of the crowd at the Christmas Dance.

Santa’s Little Elves

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MEMBERSHIP AEAWA welcomes the following new members:-

Steven & Yvette Chew

Don and Jenny Wee.

David & Margaret Brown.

Please make them welcome when you see them.

As newsletters are only mailed to current members,

please get your friends to renew or rejoin so every-

one may continue to receive them. Only financial members will be entitled to the rebate

on the night of the Anniversary Dinner/Dance..No

collection of Fees on the day of the dance. So

please pay before the dance.

Fees for 2010 are payable from 31 December

2009. Please post the form below to renew.

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

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

I WILL BE AT THE SUNDAY LUNCH TO RECEIVE YOUR

FEES.

Charles Reincastle

Members Affairs Tel: 9276 9439 [email protected]

BE AN AEAWA

MEMBER AND

ENJOY

THE BENEFITS….

Activities &

outings

Monthly

newsletter

Friendship

Community

FUN

Generous

REBATES

Entertainment

HERITAGE

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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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SENIORS EVENTS - MARK YOUR DIARY …

Not just for Seniors—but for All Members and Friends!

Hi All,

I do hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families and friends and are looking forward to a happy, healthy and interesting 2010. We take the opportunity to wish all our Chinese Members and friends "Kong Hee Fatt Choy" and A Happy Valentine‘s Day to the young and young at heart Feedback received from the Christmas D/Dance on 5/012/09 on the whole great, and enjoyed by all, in spite of the air-conditioning not fully working. Thanks to my Seniors/ Management committee for help rendered. A big thank you to the following donors:- a) Sheraton Hotel: Dinner for 2 won by Carole Richards. b) Albert Stickney of Regine's Patisserie x 2 vouchers- won by Gordon Richards (Door Prize) c) Charles Reincastle:- Bar Butler won by Victor Johnson. d) Hamper Basket:- won by Staff of Graylands Hospital. e) 1 Bottle Black Label Whisky,- Anonymous Donor won by Judy Mascarenas. Special thanks to Robert and May Harding for organising the Raffle and Frank Hedges for being the MC on the night.

COMING EVENTS Swan Brewery Outing:- A minimum number of 25 guests required. Date:- Tuesday 16th of March 2010. Time:- 6.30 P.M. Cost:- $15.00 pp More details at February Lunch. Annual Chinese Dinner: Date:- Saturday 27th. March 2010 Venue:- Wong's Chinese Restaurant ( former Sarawak Delight ) opp. Harbour Town, Wellington Street, Perth Cost:- $ 30.00 pp ($5.00 rebate to Financial Members). Drinks:- B.Y.O. Weekend Away:- Date:- Friday 7th May 2010 to Monday 10th May 2010 Place:- Churchill Park Guest House Busselton Cost:- $210.00 pp Seniors and Pensioners $230 Non-Seniors Includes all meals, air-con and even en-suite rooms. Free : Tea and Coffee Transport:- own If interested please register at the lunch, as bookings are on the first come first served basis. Mark your calendar and keep posted. God bless and keep safe. See you.

Seniors Co-ordinator Joan Reincastle 92769439/ 0419906719

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Preliminary Notice - 2010 AGM

The AGM will be held at 10 am on Sunday 11 April 2010 at Redcliffe Hall.

Only financial members may attend and participate. A free lunch will be provided to financial members who attend the

AGM. Please put the date in your diary. If you are in doubt as to whether your membership is financial,

please contact Charles Reincastle on 9276 9439 to check your status.

The formal notification of the AGM will be included in the March Newsletter.

Frank Hedges

Secretary

AEAWA Management Committee Vacancies

2010 Nomination Form

I wish to nominate (please print)..................................Membership No..........

for the position of President, Committee Member .

(please circle the appropriate position).

Proposer: ..................................Signature...............................M'ship No..........

Seconder:...................................Signature...............................M'ship No.........

Nomination accepted.................Signature..............................Date ..................

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YOUTH INTERESTS

Hi everyone! We had our Remembrance Day Cricket Game after the November lunch on the 8

th

November 2009. Unfortunately we only had a small turnout of 9 children/youth and 8 adults. Regardless of the turnout, a very enjoyable afternoon was had by all who participated and the weather was perfect! Due to the small numbers and some young children participating, a round of good old fashioned Australian ‗backyard cricket‘ was played….. and the best part of the afternoon was seeing the kids have so much fun!!! There are more events being organised (see below) especially the big games day planned for after the March lunch. The success of these and other events depends on you. We hope and encourage you to give us more support! Please participate.

„Eurasian Games Day‟ – “Eurasianlympics”. To commence after the March lunch. A series of competitive games will be organised both outdoor and indoor. All members are welcome. Please form teams of 5 people among friends or family some of which MUST include younger members. Games likely to be played are ‗rounders‘, ‗chapteh‘, ‗hop scotch‘, ‗badminton‘ and soccer. Rules to follow. Please let me know your teams as soon as possible.

Talentime / Musical Soiree – Coming soon (Akan Datang). Calling for ex-pressions of interest. We want you, our members, especially our younger members to show off your musical/artistic talents. Prizes will be awarded to all participants with major prizes for top performers. New Youth Coordinator – Calling all younger members (or young at heart!) to step up and take the reins of the youth portfolio. If you are inter-ested please call me on 0402 113 987. Also, any assistance with the or-ganising of the above planned events will really be appreciated.

Chad Beins Youth Coordinator

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GONG XI FA CAI

To our Chinese Members and Friends A very Happy New year to you all.

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Robert Harding with Carol Richards, a prize winner at the Christmas dance. Our thoughts and prayers are with Robert and his family as he recovers from recent major surgery. Hang in there Robert, we can‘t wait to have you back!!

NEWS …………….

Elsie Nunis , our oldest member, enjoyed a lovely Birthday cake at the December lunch to mark her 93rd Birthday in November. Other recent birthdays are - Frank Hedges—19th January 2010 Philomena Noronhna—21st September 09 Margaret Chowdhurie– 23rd January 2010

Happy Birthday and many more to come.

Congratulations!

To Chad Beins Junior on being awarded the Archbishop's scholarship to play the organ at St Mary‘s Cathedral—well done Chadwick!

Suggestion Box

No suggestions received this month. The Management Committee encourages and welcomes constructive feedback from members. All signed suggestions will be discussed by the Committee and responded to in the newsletter.

Member’s Draw—Be there to win

The prize of $40 was won by Ernest Bodestyne who was not present, so the prize jackpots to $80. The taxi vouchers kindly donated by Philip De Mello to the value of $30.00 together with a bottle of whiskey also donated by Philip was won by Genevieve Adams who was not present so the prize jackpots for February.

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YOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Heather Fitzgerald 92774551

Vice President John Sutton 0437 286 301

Secretary Frank Hedges 93897105

Treasurer Gary Fernandez 0407 330 612

Seniors Joan Reincastle 92769439

Member Affairs Charles Reincastle 92769439

Catering Daisy Westerhout 94565435

Children’s Party Thelma Green 94547251

Functions Margaret Chowdhurie 0403 179 505

Youth Chad Beins 0402 113 897

Heritage Gerry Carroll 0416 709 106

Committee Member Sue James 93321294

Committee Member Graeme Mitchell 0403 336 899

AUSTRALIAN EURASIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

PO Box 875, CLOVERDALE

Western Australia 6105

Letters to the Editor

[email protected]

Or write to our PO Box

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Please contact any one of the

Committee if you have any questions or

ideas. We are always happy

to hear from you!

My Calendar 2010

DECEMBER 5th Saturday Christmas Dance 6th Sunday Children‘s Christmas Party 13th Christmas Sunday Lunch

JANUARY 2010 HAPPY NEW YEAR! - no Sunday lunch or Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2010

14th Sunday Lunch 20th - ―AEAWA 21st Anniversary‖ Dinner Dance

―Tropical Island Party‖

MARCH 2010 14th Sunday Lunch 16th Swan Brewery Outing 27th Annual Chinese Dinner

APRIL 2010 11th Sunday Annual General Meeting and Sunday lunch MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE

MAY 2010 7th to 10th Weekend Away—Busselton