Feb-2011

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President’s Message

Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Business Classifieds

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Sunday Menu 2

Children’s

Christmas Party

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Anniversary

Dance

AEAWA Awards

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News and

Golf

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Get to Know

Kristang

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Members Affairs

& Renewal

7

Seniors Events

&

All about St

Valentine

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Special Events

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New Year’s Eve

Dance

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Photos 11

My Calendar 12

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FEBRUAY 2011FEBRUAY 2011FEBRUAY 2011FEBRUAY 2011 VOL 24 ISSUE 4VOL 24 ISSUE 4VOL 24 ISSUE 4VOL 24 ISSUE 4

Special points of interest:

LEARN KRISTANG

Anniversary Dance

AEAWA Awards

Dear Members

Happy New Year everyone.

Admittedly it hasn’t been a happy start to the year with the devastating floods in Queen-sland and now some parts of New South Wales and Victoria but it is heartening to see the strength of the human spirit portraying some exceptional acts of heroism and self-lessness giving us hope that things will defi-nitely get better as the year progresses. In

solidarity with our fellow Australians in Queensland, we will be passing the hat around at our 22nd Anniversary Dinner and Dance on 19 February 2011 and I encourage you to give generously to this very sad situation and I thank you in advance for your generosity.

The New Year’s eve dance was most enjoyable and had an at-mosphere of a big house party with tables filled with families old and young alike. A special thank you to Margaret Chowdhurie and her loyal band of helpers.

Some of our precious children were treated to a fun Christmas party early in December and thank you once again to Thelma Green and her volunteers for putting on a great day for the kids.

On Sunday 16 January, members of the Management committee sacrificed their Sunday with the family to come together to plan the Association’s future. Much was discussed and achieved and I thank them for generously agreeing to meet during the tradi-tional break time.

Much is planned for 2011 so if you haven’t already renewed your membership, please do so by the end of February. Renewal of membership can be done at our lunch on 13 February, by post or online. Please check this newsletter for details of membership renewal. Members with children under 18 will also have the op-portunity of applying for the Ida De Silva and Andrew Clarke awards and all members over the age of 15 are eligible for the Ivan Richards community award. Application forms are enclosed with this newsletter.

Take nothing for granted as life is very fragile. The love of our family and friends should be celebrated everyday. I wish you all a love and peace filled 2011 and I look forward to meeting all of you at our many activities through the year. Genevieve De Souza —President Tel: 9398 5375 email: [email protected]

Genevieve De Souza

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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

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SUNDAY LUNCH MENU 13th February

Nasi BiriyaniNasi BiriyaniNasi BiriyaniNasi Biriyani

LontongLontongLontongLontong

Mee SiamMee SiamMee SiamMee Siam

Chicken RiceChicken RiceChicken RiceChicken Rice

Tahu GorengTahu GorengTahu GorengTahu Goreng

Selection Selection Selection Selection

of cakesof cakesof cakesof cakes

(Menu

Subject to Change)

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Regular 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

Happy New Year and trust everyone had a fantastic Christmas. It was an unusu-ally cool day for December which made it very comfort-able for the 31 children and their parents and grandpar-ents.

Bringing the farm to the city made it very hands on for the children. They were very ex-cited to cuddle and pet the many and various baby ani-mals. Judy was kept busy, twisting balloons into different shapes to the delight of the children. The World of Disney bouncy castle was a hit, with Brian Green making sure the children enjoyed themselves without being hurt.

There are many people to thank :- Margaret Chowdhurie for all your support and assistance. Judy Koek for the delicious afternoon tea. Barbara Chowdhurie for donating the beautiful cup-cakes. Alison Chowdhurie with the face painting. Chad Beins for being MC for the day.

A special thank you to Alan Jupp and his grandchil-dren, Mitchel Princi and Claudia Princi who assisted in making Santa’s entrance unusual and very enter-taining. Philip De Mello and Tim Lee for setting up the drinks corner. Robert and May Harding for once again organizing the Christmas Hamper Raffle won by Graeme Mitchell and Dawn Johnson. Thanks for all the donations from our members.

All my other helpers, Heather Fitzgerald, Sue James, Philomena Noronha, Lorna and Frank Hedges, Joan Reincastle, Marian Mitchell, Daisy Westerhout, Joyce Drysdale and everyone who pitched in to set up and clean after the event. Your assistance made the day run smoothly with every-one enjoying themselves.

Hope you will support the association again in 2011. Thelma Green—Children’s Party Coordinator.

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22nd Anniversary Dinner Dance

Saturday 19th February 2011 From 7pm till Midnight (dinner served at 7.30) at Belmont Sports & Recreation Club

Cnr. Abernethy Road & Keane Street Band: Take 3 - Tickets: $45pp

Strictly no BYO (Fully Licensed Bar)

Tickets Available from: Margaret Chowdhurie 93776280. Joan Reincastle 92769439. Robert Harding 94536615 Hellen Tay 94504381

Tickets Available at Sunday Lunch.

Get your tables together and support your club!!!

AEAWA Annual Awards Presented at the AGM The Ida Da Silva Award for The Arts Ida Da Silva was a founding member of AEAWA and devoted much of her time to continuing the traditions of Portuguese dancing and singing. Ida’s work is commemorated by this award made to a young member for achievement in any of the artistic fields. The Andrew Clarke Award for Sport Andrew Clarke was famous for his sporting achievements especially on the Hockey field, and for his encouragement of young people in sport. Andrew is remembered each year by this award for sporting achievement. The Ivan Richards Award for Community Service We are pleased to remember Ivan’s long record of service to the Community with this award. Unlike the other awards which are applied for, members can nominate another member based on their service to the community.

Entries close March 15th

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NEWS …………….

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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 DrawMember’s DrawMember’s DrawMember’s Draw————Be there to winBe there to winBe there to winBe there to win The member’s cash draw jackpots each month if it is not won. You have to be there to

win so come along and support AEAWA’s lunches to be eligible for the member’s draw.

Deepest SympathyDeepest SympathyDeepest SympathyDeepest Sympathy

Condolences from all members of the Association to Irene Ow and family on the passing of Mun Hong.

Get all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWSGet all the AEAWA NEWS————Electronically!!Electronically!!Electronically!!Electronically!! If any member would like to receive updates on AEAWA activities by email, please send a short email to our Vice President, John Sutton who is compiling an email distribution list. John will then add you to the list. Emails sent in this way will not reveal your email address to other members on the distribution list. John’s email address is [email protected]

Would you like a fully functioning, legal Would you like a fully functioning, legal Would you like a fully functioning, legal Would you like a fully functioning, legal computer? computer? computer? computer?

Please download an application form from our web site.

These are VERY cheap and are supplied by The City of Wanneroo “Men’s Shed” organisation. A big thank you to our Eustace Boudeville for facilitating this great offer.

AEAWA CLUB GOLF

For details of next game, please contact — Graeme Mitchell

on 0403 336 899

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HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR

KONG HEE FATT CHOY !KONG HEE FATT CHOY !KONG HEE FATT CHOY !KONG HEE FATT CHOY ! ---- TO ALL OUR CHINESE MEMBERS TO ALL OUR CHINESE MEMBERS TO ALL OUR CHINESE MEMBERS TO ALL OUR CHINESE MEMBERS

MAY THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT BRING YOU MAY THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT BRING YOU MAY THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT BRING YOU MAY THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT BRING YOU

PEACE, PROSPERITY AND GOOD HEALTHPEACE, PROSPERITY AND GOOD HEALTHPEACE, PROSPERITY AND GOOD HEALTHPEACE, PROSPERITY AND GOOD HEALTH

PAPIAH KRISTANG—SPEAK KRISTANG Taken from Linggu by Margaret Joan Marbeck

A Grammar of Kristang

Patipapiah/Parts of Speech

Substantivu/Nouns

Eg femi – girl almari – cupboard

macu – boy aros – rice

albi - tree lolozi – clock

kacoru – dog kuleh – spoon

Pronomi/Pronouns

Personal Pronouns

Yo - I - me

Bo, Bos - You - you

Eli/Akeli - He, She, It - him, her, it

Nu, Nus - We - us

Bolotu, Bolotudu - You - you

Olotu - They - them

Possessive Pronouns: Add ‘Sa”

Yo sa - My, mine

Bo sa - Your, yours

Eli sa/Akeli sa - His, Her, his, hers/ its

Nus sa - Our, ours

Olotu sa - Their, theirs

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MEMBERSHIP

AEAWA welcomes the following new members—

Gail and Charles Erickson

Please make them welcome when you see them.

Please post the form below to renew your fees or pay me at the February Sunday Lunch. No payment will be accepted at the Anniversary Dinner and Dance ( Sat. 19th Feb 2011)

Those who wish to pay direct to AEAWA’s Account here are the details:-

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 2011 are payable from 31 December 2010.

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

Charles Reincastle [email protected]

Members Affairs Tel: 9276 9439

BE AN AEAWA BE AN AEAWA BE AN AEAWA BE AN AEAWA

MEMBER AND MEMBER AND MEMBER AND MEMBER AND

ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY

THE BENEFITS….THE BENEFITS….THE BENEFITS….THE BENEFITS….

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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,

Happy 2011 to all members and friends. We also take this opportunity to wish our Chinese Members and their families ‘Kong Hee Fatt Choy’. Hope the year of the Rabbit will be a good one for all.

Annual Chinese Dinner Date: - Friday 4th. March 2011 Venue: - Ming Dynasty, Unit 1/14 Dewar St. Morley (Behind Miss Mac. – Pie Factory) Cost: - $27.00 pp rebate of $5.00 to Financial Members. Time: - 7.00 pm. Drinks: - B.Y.O.

Those of you, who are interested, please register at the February Sunday Lunch.

God Bless and keep you safe Seniors Coordinator Joan Reincastle 92769439/ 0419906719

Happy Valentine’s Day!!Happy Valentine’s Day!!Happy Valentine’s Day!!Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection be-tween intimate companions.

The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 500 AD. It was deleted from the

Roman calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI, but its religious observance is still permitted. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The day first became associ-ated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

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‘Eurasianlympics II’ – Family & Friends Games Day – straight after MARCH lunch Lets enjoy our last burst of summer!! Form a team with family members or friends, bring your shorts and sport shoes, sun cream, sunnies and hat. Come and enjoy our KAMPONG COMPETITION!! Sunday 13th March 2011 at 2.30pm.

• The events are a competitive series of 5 games • Members will form a team of 5 people and must comprise a fair mixture of men, women,

youth / children • Each team (and each member of the team) will participate in every game in order to

score team points • These points will be recorded and tallied and a ‘Champion Team’ will be announced • Rules and regulations apply – please comply with coordinators instructions

Last year’s competition was a heap of fun!!! You have to join in to have fun…give me the names of your team members asap!!! Further details will be announced at the February lunch. Start your training now……

Sunday Lunch A very Christmassy December Sunday lunch was had by all, with the trimmings of a typical Eurasian Christmas…feng, curry devil, ham, achar and a singalong of all our favourite Christ-mas songs. A big thank you to everyone who helped to make it a truly wonderful and festive occasion. 13th February Sunday lunch is our 1st Sunday lunch back for the New Year…PLUS.. Chinese New Year & Valentine’s Day celebrations.... so come and enjoy the music of some of our finest musicians from the 60’s, 70’s & 80's ….and a special tribute as well! Last call for performers…“Musical Soiree” for the March Sunday lunch!!! There has been a very poor response so far. Don’t be embarrassed its all for fun!! performers must give me their names by the Feb lunch …… Chad Beins Monthly lunch Entertainment Coordinator

EURASIANLYMPICS and Sunday Lunch

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New Year’s Eve Dance New Year’s Eve Dance - A Great Night!!

Our New Years Eve Dance was a very successful and enjoyable night. The band "Eurasia" played a great mixture of songs for every-one. It was good to see the young and the young at heart on the dance floor. "Father Time" aka Brian Green took out the old year, while "Baby" Jermain Beins heralded in the New Year, he was pushed around the dance floor in his pram (wheelbarrow) by his dad Chad Beins. The atmos-phere was electric!

My committee and I would like to thank Loeky and Ernie Lopez for their donation of a bottle of champagne that went towards our hamper for the door prize. A special thank you to Carol and Graham Cockram of Allphones in Belmont for their con-tinued support and donation of mobile phones for our raffles. Thank you to all our members and friends for making it a great night, and hope to see you all again at AEAWA's 22nd Anniversary Dinner and Dance on 19th February 2011. Details above. Margaret Chowdhurie Functions Co-ordinator.

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More Party Photos!!

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YOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Genevieve De Souza 93985375

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

Special Events Chad Beins 0402 113 897

Heritage Gerry Carroll 0416 709 106

Committee Member Sue James 93321294

Committee Member/Golf Graeme Mitchell 0403 336 899

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AUSTRALIAN EURASIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PO Box 875, CLOVERDALE

Western Australia 6105

Letters to the Editor

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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 2011

FEBRUARY • 13th Sunday Lunch • 19th - 22nd Anniversary Dinner Dance

MARCH • 4th March - Annual Chinese Dinner • 13th Sunday Lunch and Eurasianlympics !

APRIL • 10th Sunday Lunch

MAY • 13th Sunday Lunch

JUNE • 12th Sunday Lunch

JULY • 10th Sunday Lunch