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NEWS
Vol 21. Issue 2
JUNE 2019
PLAY SPORTS | DINE WITH FRIENDS | BE ENTERTAINED | FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Corner Wellington & Jells Roads, Wheelers Hill 3150
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very honoured and humbled to have Many members may not actually be
been elected the new President of the aware of the main functionality of
Mulgrave Country Club for the next our board. The boards responsibility
two years. In saying this I would like is to take care of governance,
to pay tribute to our immediate past finance, planning and strategy
President, Leon Ross for the years of whereas all operational matters are
commitment and dedication he has taken care of by our club senior
given to the club. And under his management team led by General
leadership and foresight in bringing Manager Kerry Scarlett.
the club up to the amazing facility we
At the time of writing this report we
currently have with various renovations
are getting ready to host the Victorian
that have seen us lift into the top three
Open Squash Championships which
clubs in Victoria.
is one of the most prestigious events
At the time of writing this report on the Victorian calendar. Players
members will see that there are are coming from over 11 countries to
currently renovations underway and compete and we will get to see the
PETER DELANEY, President
there will be inconvenience for a few highest possible level of competition
days whilst they are completed. in our State.
PRESIDENT’S There will be a new café and the
gaming area is being revamped to
The Club is proud to be the major
REPORT attract new members and stay ahead
of our local competition.
sponsor of this event and I thank all
members who have opened their
homes to billet the competitors.
The management team work very It is with sadness we mourn the
I have written this report after having
hard at making our club experience passing of Roderic Fraser, Dinah Ralfs,
been only in office for 24 hours.
for both members and visitors one to Elaine Ripper and Harold Albrecht.
The 2019 annual general meeting remember and to create that friendly
has now been and gone and two Our thoughts are with their families
environment that we all seek when and friends at this sad time.
new board members have been coming to a club of our nature.
appointed. They are Delyth Samuel In closing I would once again like to
and Jim Saunders. They have both Our club needs to stay ahead of
thank Leon Ross, Peter Mannix and
been appointed to the board the game by having a facility that
Ted Vale for their huge contribution
for two years to replace our two attracts younger members. This also
to the club over the period they were
retiring board members, Ted Vale applies to our board where over the
in office.
and Peter Mannix. next four to six years we would like
to see gradual transition in the board I look forward to seeing you all
I would like to take this opportunity of to the next generation, so they can around the club when next you are
paying tribute to both Peter and Ted take over the running of the Club and visiting.
for the years of commitment to our can create a facility that is attractive
club whilst board members – they will PETER DELANEY, President
to people of their generation. We’re
be missed. always on the lookout for suitably
The position of President was also qualified and experienced people to
up for election this year and I was take over these roles on the board.
A LA CARTE:
LUNCH Mon–Sat 12noon–2.30pm
DINNER Mon–Thu 5.30–8.30pm
Fri–Sat 5.30–9.00pm
THE SENIORS MEALS:
LUNCH 12noon–2.30pm
Mon–Sat 12noon–2.30pm
COUNTRY
DINNER Mon–Thu 5.30–8.30pm
2 course meal, $15.95 pp
BISTRO SUNDAY BUFFET CARVERY LUNCH: 12–2.30pm
DINNER: 6–8pm
Adults $28.95. Children 5–12 $14.95
Children 2–5 $5. Children U2 free
2 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019
WINE OF THE MONTH
JULY & AUGUST
FREE MEMBER YOGA
EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MORNING
From July we are adding an extra Yoga class as follows:
Gentle Class: General Class:
Wednesdays 9.30am–10.45am Wednesdays 11am–12 noon
Fridays 9.30am–10.40am Fridays from 10.45am–12 noon
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 3
Since our last newsletter ‘Your Club’ has distributed almost $60,000 to
the following recipients:
Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, Waverley Benevolent
Society, Glenallen School, Harvey Allan, Jells Park Primary School,
Kang Nyoak, Mazenod Panthers Football Club, St Justin’s Netball
Club, Upwey South Netball Club, The Humour Foundation – Clown
Doctors, Squash MS, Wavecare, Fred Hollows Foundation, Hazel
Hockley, Monash Waverley Community Information and Support,
Mulgrave Rebels Baseball Club, Rotary Club of Wheelers Hill, Rowville
Football Club, Rowville Knights Community Football Club, Rotary Club
of Preston – Circus Quirkus, Lighthouse Foundation, Box Hill Reporter
District Cricket Umpires Association, Brandon Park Primary School,
Glen Waverley Hawks Cricket Club, Mazenod Cricket Club, National
Serviceman’s Association of Australia Victorian Branch, Wheelers Hill
Baseball Club and the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre.
KERRY SCARLETT, General Manager I am pleased to inform you that we have installed a new restaurant
booking system at the Club and now you can book online through our
website, Facebook and Instagram pages. For bookings larger than 20
MANAGER’S
you will be asked to call the Club to make that booking as we require
a holding deposit for large numbers.
REPORT Congratulations goes to Stuart Mackie (Gaming, Meet & Greet) and
Ben Williamson (Bistro & Bar) on being named ‘Staff Members of
W
elcome to the Winter edition of
the Club’s newsletter and isn’t
it a chilly, cold winter we are
experiencing? We have plenty of steaming
hot soup and delicious warm coffee
available to warm you up next time you visit
‘Your Club’.
We also have some terrific shows lined
up for the second half of the year. These
include Cool Change – The Little River Band
Story here on the 18th July, The Beatlez on
the 22nd August, Chain – The Fleetwood
Mac Story Dinner and Show on the 19th
September, A Country Spectacular on the
17th October and finally Ramble Tamble –
The Australian Creedance Show which is STUART MACKIE BEN WILLIAMSON
scheduled for the 21st November.
the Month’ for May. Both Stuart and Ben have been recognized for
At the recent Community Clubs Victoria their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to the Club. Well done
Awards night, I’m happy to report that gentlemen and keep up the good work.
we won ‘Best Media Story’ and ‘Best
Club Renovation’ for our Terrace works. We are currently undergoing some extensive works to the Café and
Congratulations goes to Russel Murrian Gaming room. The finished look will be spectacular with a twist that
(Head Chef) and Brian Milnes (Club will have everyone talking. In the meantime, please bear with us whilst
Member) on being named finalists for ‘Club construction is underway. There will be noise and reduced access
Chef of the Year’ and ‘Club Official of to these areas until the beginning of August. Our gaming room and
the Year’ respectively. The Club was also café will close from 9pm on Sunday the 4th August and reopen on
finalists in the following categories: Best Wednesday 7th August at approximately 4pm. I do apologise for any
Club Refurbishment, Best Hospitality Team, inconvenience, but your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Best Youth Development Program, Best Club Just before I finish off, I’d like to thank our two retiring directors, Peter
Entertainment Program and Club of the Year. Mannix for all his support over the last 12 years whilst I have been
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General Manager and Ted Vale for his support since 2012 you Leon, for your undivided support, encouragement and
when he joined the board. We have struck up a great belief in me when approaching the board to request this
friendship which I’m sure will continue for years to come. money be spent on these projects. And what a great day it
To Leon Ross whom I’ve worked particularly close with was celebrating the Clubs 50th Anniversary in 2011 with
also for the last 12 years, I thank you for joining me a grand Family Fun Day with the entire community. We
in sharing a similar enthusiasm and dedication to the even had a book written on the history of the Club thanks
Club. Together we started and formed many meaningful to Dr Geoff Haw in 2016. We’ve shared some good
relationships with both industry partners and community times, some sad times, some great times and even some
stalwarts especially with the Glenallen School and the bad times but all memorable moments. I’m sure you’ll all
Cerebral Palsy Education Centre. Together we have also join me in thanking Leon for his tireless work over many
been responsible for continued growth and improvements years and wish him well in the future. I look forward to
throughout the Club. Some large projects that spring to seeing you around the club Leon.
mind being the cessation of the duopoly of Tatts and To our new President, Peter Delaney congratulations on
Tabcorp where we took control of our own gaming business your new role. I look forward to working with you and
back in 2012. The same year we completed Stage 2 of continuing to improve both our facilities and offers as well
the Clubs redevelopment spending over $9 million mostly as our status in the community. To the new appointees to
on extensions and modifications benefitting our members. the board Delyth Samuel and Jim Saunders I welcome you
There have been several other refurbishments over the last both and look forward to working with you both also.
12 years which included the kid’s playroom, reception,
KERRY SCARLETT, General Manager
gaming, café, bistro and terrace of which I truly thank
Waverley Tennis Coaching
WHERE Whites Lane Mulgrave Tennis Club
Whites Lane, Glen Waverley
WHEN: Our coaching program now runs 5 days per week
Please contact Pete Taylor on 0420 946 465 for hours
COST: $160 for 9 x 45 minutes lessons
ONLINE: www.waverleytenniscoaching.com.au
Waverley Tennis Coaching
(WTC) is a leading provider
of tennis coaching and
tennis development in Glen
Waverley.
We operate from Whites
Lane Mulgrave Tennis Club.
Our team of coaches
specialise in Hot Shots
Tennis (beginners) as well as
creating pathways from Hot
Shots into club competition
and tournaments.
All our programs have been
developed by coaching
professionals and follow
Tennis Australia’s guidelines
for faster development for
juniors of all ages.
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 5
TAB REPORT
The chilly winter racing season brings us early starts, with
early finishes. Race meetings lost through heavy tracks, but
some spectacular racing still witnessed by us all.
April saw the curtain come down on the remarkable
career of Winx, with her achieving victory in her final race
appearance in spectacular fashion. It will be a long time
before we witness such a feat again, if ever. You could
have heard a pin drop during the running of the Queen
Elizabeth Stakes as Winx stalked then pounced one last
time, then a hearty round of applause erupted from TAB
patrons acknowledging her amazing achievement.
Our Punters Club continues to have success with some
small and large payouts. Our team of expert tipsters that
contribute, continue to do their homework and provide a
“good set of numbers” each week, giving us a realistic RAGHAV
chance to collect a dividend.
This month we are featuring Michael,
who by his own admission tipped the
card in the Mulgrave Country Club Footy
Tipping in Round 9. With this statement
he accidentally admitted to all that he
had tipped Collingwood against his
beloved St Kilda. As a constant reminder of this betrayal,
Kris’ Mum knitted him a Collingwood beanie presented to
Michael the following week.
I would like to introduce everyone to our new member
of staff in the TAB, Raghav. You will see him mainly in
the evenings. Raghav is an RMIT Graduate, having
specialised in IT. Welcome to Mulgrave CC Raghav.
As the days start to get longer again from the end of June,
we look forward to the early Spring contenders stepping
out, and maybe finding our next champion to cheer on.
Cheers from your TAB Team,
MICHAEL Robyn, Nhien, Kris and Supinder.
Friday Family Night
with Corie Blackey, 6–9pm
C
orey’s show is all about music for the whole family.
He starts his first set at 6pm with quiet dinner music,
then at 6.30pm he ties balloons into all animals
and shapes for the kids. His second set of music is aimed
at the younger kids, playing Wiggles and the like as
well as incorporating games, prizes and fun interaction.
It’s all then about dance moves, playing songs like the
Macarena, TimeWarp, Nutbush, Grease. These songs
are enjoyed by the older kids.
The last set of music, once most of the children have gone
home, is aimed at the adults where Corey takes requests
and plays anything from the 50’s through to current.
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GOLF REPORT JUNE 2019
A very cold morning and thick fog made for an interesting
game at Rosebud Country Club for our June round. As
APRIL 2019 usual, players competed in a Stableford Competition but
This month we played at Gardiners Run at Lilydale for the there were also two Match Play Events completed. Here
first time. Everyone agreed that the course was great, that are the results for the day:-
is, after the fog lifted and we could see it. Notwithstanding, Match Play: Roy Crombie d. Des Collins 1 up
some good golf was played. Match Play events, in Jim Tsaoussi d. Gary Holland 4 & 5
conjunction with a Stableford event, saw some very good STABLEFORD:
matches and high scoring. The results were as follows:- Winner: Glenn Holland with 42 points
MATCH PLAY: Greg Macklin d. Suzanne Allnutt (a remarkable score given the
2 up (c/b) conditions)
Holland d. Joe Dimasi 5/3 Runner-up: Jim Tsaoussi with 34 points
Duke d. Peter Miley 2 up The players with the best points scores on the Front and
Tsaoussi d. Stewart Gray 2 up Back Nines (other than the overall winners) were:
Skourtis d. John Saldutto 4/3 Front Nine: Peter Miley with 17 points
Holland and Des Collins who had played earlier and (c/b John Saldutto)
Roy Crombie with a walkover join the winners and move Back Nine: Rob Ilett with 18 points
through to the next round in July. Nearest the Pin: Roy Crombie, Ken Bruton, Chris Beavis
PLATE EVENT: Chris Beavis d. Barry Thomson and Jim Tsaoussi
1 up (c/b) Longest Drive: Glenn Holland
Lauder d. Peter Moore 2/1 ROD BIRRELL, Secretary, Golf Section
Rod Birrell, Alan Tindale, Ray Sherry and Ken Bruton all
had byes and also move through to the next round in July.
STABLEFORD EVENT:
Winners: Alan Tindale with 42 points
Gary Holland with 41 points
The players with the most points on the Front and Back
Nines (other the overall winners) were:
Roy Crombie with 22 points
Greg Macklin with 22 points
Nearest the Pin: John Lauder, Ray Sherry, Ken Bruton
and George Skourtis
Longest Drive: George Skourt
MAY 2019
This month our venue was the Legends Course at Moonah
Links. Fine weather and an immaculate golf course was the
recipe for some good golf on the day. Players competed
in the Plate Event and for Stableford, Club and Handicap
Champions points. The winners were as follows: -
PLATE EVENT: In a second-round match of the Plate
Event Rob Ilett, David Allnutt 4 and 3
STABLEFORD:
Winner: John Saldutto with 39 points
(c/b from Joe Dimasi)
Runner-up: Joe Dimasi also on 39 points
The players with the best points scores on the Front and
Back Nines (other than the overall winners) were:
Front Nine: Ray Sherry with 19 points
Back Nine: Greg Macklin with 22 points
Nearest the Pin: Ray Sherry, Gary Holland,
Greg Macklin and Rob Ilett
Longest Drive: John Saldutto
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 7
FORTHCOMING SHOWS
Thursday 22nd August. $25 Show only. Show starts at 8.30pm
Introducing the internationally acclaimed The second half of the show sees the Beatlez embark
“Australian Beatlez Tribute Show”, a full upon a magical, fun-filled trip back to the 1960s,
performance Beatles tribute entertainment act wearing their bright and colourful Sergeant Pepper’s
based in Melbourne Australia. costumes.
Relive all the classics from the early Beatlemania days Sing along with hits like: Let It Be, Hey Jude, Something,
including: Please Please Me, A Hard Day’s Night, Help, Octopus’s Garden, Sgt Pepper’s and more.
Nowhere Man.
Bistro meals availlable • Bookings essential
8 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019
Thursday 19th September. $55 Two Course Dinner & Show. Must be seated by 7pm
THE CHAIN
NEVER BREAK...
THE FLEETWOOD MAC STORY
...IN MUSIC
Showcasing live 22 of Fleetwood Macs most Featuring the sensational vocals of Sue Jones (Redzone’s
iconic songs and sharing significant and ‘Jackie’) and Jordan Z, along with some of Australia’s
poignant moments of their musical journey most respected musicians including past members of Air
challenged by love, drugs and Rock and Roll. Supply, The Ferrets, The Steve Marriot Band and touring
bands for Peter Frampton, Bryan Adams and Kylie.
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 9
FORTHCOMING SHOWS
Thursday 17th October. $25 Show only. Show starts at 8.30pm
COL PERKINS AND SANDIE DODD
RICK CHARLES AND BRENDAN SCOTT
Bistro meals availlable • Bookings essential
10 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019Thursday 21st November. $25 Show only. Show starts at 8.30pm
Bistro meals availlable • Bookings essential
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 11LAWN BOWLS REPORT
Hello everyone,
I do hope you are all enjoying our Melbourne Winter
after a long hot summer. Our social winter bowls has
been very successful this year with many of our bowlers
participating. Thank you to Brian Milnes and his team for of Norm Whitehead. The Saturday selection panel has
their organisation and enthusiasm in running these events. lost Lyn Kelly, John Pile and David Taylor. They have been
Our greens close on June 30th, for maintenance and a replaced by Alan Hughes and Mick Crawley. We wish
well-earned rest. both our selection panels every success for our 2019-
Our committee of management has sadly said goodbye to 2020 bowling season.
Graeme Jeffree after many years of valuable service to our Sadly, some of our members have been very ill over the
bowling club as Graeme has retired from the committee. last few months. We wish them all a speedy, successful
Graeme’s expertise and bowling knowledge will be recovery and we are looking forward to seeing them out and
greatly missed. We warmly welcome two new members about playing and enjoying their sport of bowls once again.
to our committee, Steve Castle as Pennant Manager
and Peter Gawthorne as Championship and Tournament Congratulations once again to Janet Morrison who
Manager. A very big thankyou to David West who held participated in the Disabled Games in Perth with the
this post when John Strybosch became very ill. Victorian Team. Janet won a bronze medal and the
Victorian Team won overall. What a fantastic achievement
Our Tuesday pennant selection panel is once again under we are so proud of you Janet.
the leadership of Sue Miller. There is one change on
Tuesday’s Section Panel. Sadly, Vivienne Matthews has Safe travelling to all our bowlers who are heading North
retired because of health issues and gladly Kevin Moore to play bowls during our cold Winter months and happy
is our new Tuesday Selector. Our Saturday selection holidays to all of our bowlers who are travelling overseas.
panel is once again under the very capable leadership DIANNE QUIGLEY, Bowls Management Committee
12 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019FATHERS
DAY
Bring the family and celebrate
Fathers Day at your club
FUNDAY ENTERTAINS
YOUR CHILDREN Sunday 1st September
EVERY SUNDAY FATHERS DAY LUNCH
6–8PM IN THE 12 noon to 3.00pm
COUNTRY BISTRO Special 3 Course Carvery Buffet
FUNDAY has much to Live Entertainment with John Davidson
offer when it comes to Full Member $40.00
children’s entertainment Non-Member $45.00
and your children can Children 5-12 years $20.00
look forward to a different Children 2-5 $7.00
entertainer each week
with loads of activities: FATHERS DAY DINNER
from face painting to 6.00pm to 9.00pm
magicians and clowns, Adults $28.95
from balloon twisters to Children 5-12 years $14.95
story tellers; your children Children 2-5 years $5.00
will love FUNDAY.
http://www.funday.net.
au/gallery/
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MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 13Feature Story
Habitat for Humanity
Nepal Build 2019 by Kerry Scarlett
N
epal was struck by a huge earthquake in 2015 We were a part of a group
which caused devastation, significant loss of life of 30 volunteers from all
and over 800,000 homes were destroyed. In over Australia and New
April I volunteered with my girlfriend to help these people Zealand and we kicked
put their lives back together and give families a real home off with a visit to an incredible not for profit organisation
and a new place to live by assisting with ongoing efforts called Seven Women which was in Kathmandu. Seven
as part of the earthquake reconstruction project in Kavre, Women was founded by a young Melbourne woman
in the Kathmandu Valley. Stephanie Woollard over 10 years ago when she was just
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal on 22 years of age. The organisation helps young women in
Saturday April 25, 2015 caused considerable devastation need through training, scholarships and education. These
and loss of life. It was followed by another magnitude women have been rescued from some of the most horrific
7.4 earthquake to the north east near Mount Everest on conditions and they now have a chance to live a normal
12 May. According to the government of Nepal, more life through the help of Seven Women.
than 8,800 people were killed. The effect on housing was It was very emotional to hear some of their stories from
devastating, with more than 800,000 homes destroyed human trafficking, arranged marriages at the age of 12
and damaged. to being left on the street to survive. These women were
Since the earthquakes, the recovery process in Nepal has inspirational, having suffered and conquered. Stephanie’s
moved from the emergency phase to recovery and now, team is doing amazing work empowering women,
reconstruction. Despite challenges caused by political making change and rescuing those in need and giving
upheaval, fuel shortages and difficulties navigating the them hope. I had a strong urge to assist this organisation
mountainous terrain, Habitat for Humanity has been able in the future and have a fundraising night organised at
to undertake disaster recovery efforts to help families the club on November the 26th where Stephanie will
rebuild their homes and lives. be in attendance. I recommend reading her book with
14 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019the title ‘From a tin shed to the United bricks and sand now on the site the next
Nations. How every one of us can make step was to lay the bricks. I spent most of
a difference’. the morning on day 2 sifting sand. This
From Kathmandu we then travelled was done by shovelling and throwing the
to Kavre district by bus which took us sand onto a large vertical upright sieve
3 hours. It would normally have taken using the shovel to dispense the sand and
1.5 hours, but we encountered severe then scrap the rocks left behind off the
flooding along the way. We stayed high sieve. It was bloody hard work and the
up in the mountains at a lodge. I attended sweat just poured off me. There were two
a briefing that night with my group of of us on this job rotating with shovelling
30, another Australian group of 10 and the clean sand into a pile for the mortar
a Canadian group of 10. We all stood makers. I also spent a lot of time carrying
up and introduced ourselves, learnt how mortar and bricks to each corner of the
to introduce ourselves in Nepalese as house. Most of the rest of the build I spent
well as learnt what to expect on the applying mortar to the joins in the bricks
build site, important policies, managing which was hard, hot work. Kneeling on
expectations, staying healthy and dealing my knees that ached, then moving to a
with culture shock. standing position bent over but then the
back ached, so back to the knees again.
We headed off each morning at 8am All the while sweat constantly running
to travel an hour to the build site in a down my face and dripping off my nose.
convoy of four-wheel drives winding
along mountainous steep roads of The highlight of day 2 was meeting the
beautiful scenery. The last 20 minutes family we were building the house for.
of the journey consisted of full-on four- Mum who doesn’t know how old she
wheel driving. is but is over 70, her son, his wife and
their 4-year-old daughter who was so
We were working in the Panchkhal
tiny because they are malnourished.
Municipality where most people still
Their original house which was just 5
depend on farming for income and
metres from where we were working was
the place is famous for its seasonal
damaged during the 2015 earthquake
crops. It is populated by people of
with substantial cracks visible. The family
different ethnicities found within Nepal.
was put into temporary housing – a tin
The home partner belongs to an
shelter but it was unbearably hot, so they
indigenous ethnic group called Danuwar,
decided to move back to their house
who are traditionally inhabitants of
which they share with their animals, risking
the hilly regions of Nepal. We were
their lives as its extremely unsafe. They
rebuilding homes in a village called
were delightful and through an interpreter
Tinghare where most houses were
expressed how grateful they were.
affected by the earthquake with people
still living in shelters four years on. The remaining days consisted of much
the same and everyone had their jobs to
Upon arrival at this agricultural village
do, which consisted of soaking bricks,
we were all given the blessing. We then
laying bricks and filling the bricks with
spent the morning, all 30 of us forming a
mortar. We built two adjoining houses,
human conveyor line passing brick after
the other being for the brother, his wife
brick down to the site. The afternoon was
and 6 children.
similar but passing trays of sand down to
the site. I spent a lot of time on the end of My body starting to cease up at this stage
a shovel also. It was so muddy with red and when I stopped, I could barely move
clay and stinking bloody hot. All the while from the waist down.
having to work around buffalos, cows, It was so surreal living and working in a
goats, chickens, old ladies and little kids. third world country and really gives you
We would drink at least 5 litres of water quite a culture shock. We would come
a day and am now experienced with the back to the hotel each day after working
squat toilet lol. a 7-hour day filthy and aching, desperate
It was very tiring, manual work and I for a shower. But most days we didn’t
now have a new respect for brickies. have any hot water. It really annoyed
The days seemed to get hotter. With the me one night after a hard day’s yakka
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 15Feature Story: Habitat for Humanity Nepal Build 2019 by Kerry Scarlett
but then I reflected on everything and everyone around This same day was the first clear morning since we arrived
us. You see the community of families we assisted didn’t and could see Mt Everest and the snow-capped mountains
have electricity to their homes, nor bathrooms or running from our lodge which was just stunning.
water. They sponge bathe out of a dish which is filled We had a few less bodies on the build this day as some
from a communal tap in the open air. Quite often we’d people had become ill.
see Grandma half naked sponging herself and washing
her hair from the water pump directly in front of our build. I must say it’s so impressive that we were building a house
So cold shower it was again but no complaints from me. with very little tools. Nothing that is seen on our building
sites in Australia and there were certainly no cement
One day a lovely young mum of two small boys asked mixers around.
me into her home. Dirt floor, a gas cooktop and an open
wood fire cooking a pot was all I could see with chickens The people in our village were just so lovely. Language
wondering about inside and oh so different to our way of life. was a huge barrier and I did wish that we could
communicate better with them. One day in a shed
We truly don’t realise how blessed we all are to be living opposite us a Nepalese man was grounding corn into
in Australia. flour and one of our dear grannies spent absolute hours
We had an exciting drive to our build on Day 4 with doing her clothes washing. No washing machines here
a 10-car convoy and a police escort due to a planned and no supermarkets to grab a packet of flour from.
political strike. This was to ensure our safety and a One day on our way home we stopped at a village
different route was taken for the hour-long journey. Our called Pipaltar. Before the earthquake hit in 2015 there
Habitat leader said we should have felt privileged as this were 91 houses in this village. After the earthquake struck
in normally only provided to the President. there were only 2 houses left standing. It was devastating
16 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019and even before the reconstruction phase could begin
so much work was required to remove rubble and to
rebuild the road to this village. This work was completed
by Australians and made me feel proud. The houses that
now exist are identical to what we were building. Instead
of using clay bricks they now use kiln fired bricks. Together
with the concrete slabs that now support the homes they
should withstand an earthquake reading up to 10 on the
Richter scale. Seventy-five houses so far have been rebuilt
here. Habitat for Humanity have also conducted a lot of
training with the Nepalese. Where once there were only
two trained builders in this village, there are now 40.
Our last day on the build was Good Friday. We worked
a full day and wouldn’t even have known it was Easter
as the Nepalese are mostly Hindu and Buddhists. We left
with some in trepidation this day, as it was to be our last
day on the build. Sadly, we didn’t complete our houses
but certainly gave the families an awesome start and
hopefully will see them finished in no time. Our house
was a duel dwelling sharing a common wall with two
young brothers’ families whilst the third house was for a
middle-aged couple and had the most beautiful views of
the countryside. On the final day we had a ribbon cutting
ceremony for all three houses with the families. The families
blessed us all and for the last time we said our goodbyes
and trapped down the hill to our car. Off back to our
accommodation for the hour-long journey down the bumpy
dirt roads and long winding road where regularly we
tempted fate with oncoming traffic when trying to overtake.
The week had been hard, hot work and back breaking at
times. I ached in places that I never knew I had lol, but it
was one of the best experiences I’ve embarked on. I’m so
pleased that I put my hand up to be a part of this journey.
I met so many wonderful people from all over Australia,
two Kiwi’s and a group of Canadians from all walks of
life with fascinating life stories. We all shared a common
goal – to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
I raised $5260 of which ‘your club’ donated $2,000
towards the build. I paid my own way so all this money
goes to helping these people, which as you can see will
really change their lives and give them hope.
A safe home gives people the opportunity to be healthier,
happier and more secure and for children to be more
nourished and better educated. We believe building a
decent home provides much more than bricks and mortar
– it provides real hope for the future.
The Nepalese Coat of Arms
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 17SQUASH & RACQUETBALL REPORT
Pilley and Rex Hedrick (world #68) playing world #20
Ryan Cuskelly. This was followed by Pilley and Cuskelly
Junior players needed playing best of 5. All 4 participated in a clinic before
We are looking to encourage more junior squash the game with lots of juniors which is great for the sport.
players at the club. If you know any young girls or Darren was excited playing Cameron for the first time.
boys who would like to join or take it up please
Despite the height difference he played well going down
contact Anthony O’Shannessy (Junior Coordinator)
1-2 but showing some of his trademark shots.
on amoshannessy@bigpond.com
Jim Bristow Cup
The Master Juniors Champs where held on 25-26 May at
SQUASH TOURNAMENTS Westerfolds Templestowe. This was a graded teams event
PSA Satellite Kooyong LTC Open 2019 consisting of one Master Player (Women over 30, Men
over 35) and one Junior Player (under 23) competing in
Mulgrave’s Darren Chan claims title at the 2019 2K KLTC singles and doubles.
Open. Congratulation again to Darren Chan on winning
the event held over the weekend of 26th May. There were 7 teams from Mulgrave participating event.
As a club we were recognised at the presentation for
Darren Chan (VIC) def Rhys Dowling (QLD) 4-11, 11-4, the high number of teams we had entered. On the
11-4, 11-6 day we had 2 teams win their Division in Anthony and
Well done to Rhys for coming back! Master class squash Patrick O’Shannessy (Div 10) and Guy and Caden
and sportsmanship on and off courts! Williamson (Div 12) while Jordan Brooke (Div 6) and
Avi Malhotra (Div 12) were runners up. The other 3
“Squash Champions in exhibition match” 6th June
teams came 3rd in their division with one only missing
Awesome exhibition matches last night at Westerfolds with out on 2nd on a count back. A great effort from our
Mulgrave’s Darren Chan playing world #36 Cameron participating members and families.
18 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019Super league
In the final of Thursday night’s Super
League, Josh Hakman overcame a
determined Wayne Adams eventually
winning 68 to 64”. Well done guys.
Junior Pennant
Junior Pennant Finals were on June 15th
for term 2. Congratulations to Harvey
and Patrick who won Division 1 and
Jordan and Robert who came runners up
in Division 2 with TH and Caden coming
3rd.
MS 24 squash event
The 2019 Melbourne MS 24 Squash and
racquetball event is was held at MSAC
courts from 12pm 4th May – 12pm 5th
May.
As reigning champions from 2018, it was
great to not only be able to compete but
win again on both counts, points from
matches and funds raised. Total fund
raised $4,384.
Thanks to the support from all of the players,
players sponsors and Mulgrave CC
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 19SQUASH & RACQUETBALL REPORT
VIC Open Squash Tournament – held 27th-30th June Division 2: Tom Dimitrievski (VIC) def.James Poynton
at Mulgrave (VIC) 11-9, 11-5, 11-4
A fantastic event was held and run at Mulgrave CC over Division 3: *Harvey Allan (VIC) def.[5] Adam Hegazy
the week with support from our committee members as 11-8, 10-12, 11-13, 11-7, 11-7
volunteers ensuring success of the world event. Division 4: *Joshua Hakman (VIC) def. [3] Chris Rucinski
We all should be proud of our efforts in supporting the 11-5, 8-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-9
event and Mulgrave players participating with many Division 5: *David Ramsay (VIC) def. [2] Adeep Mahal
having success. A job well done by all. (VIC) 11-6, 5-3 (Ret.)
Thanks again to MCC board members and Kerry with the Division 6: Hala Hegazy def Zaine Lewin-Hoy Hegazy
support throughout the event. def Zaine Lewin-hoy 9-11, 11-5, 11-6, 11-8
Men’s Open: Victor Crouin def. Rex Hedrick (VIC) 11-2, Mulgrave CC won divisions 3 , 4 and 5.
11-4, 11-2 Well done guys
Ladies Open: Sarah Cardwell (VIC)def. Charlotte Jagger
11-4, 11-3, 11-2
Divison1: Ravindu Laksiri (VIC) def.Shamil Wakeel (VIC)
11-9, 11-5, 11-7
TWO TRIVIA
NIGHTS
As from July you can play Trivia on Tuesday
and Wednesday nights
7.30pm start
First prize is $2000. Second prize $500
10 x $250 prizes across all participating venues
20 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019S&R Player BIO Off to Melbourne in 1986 and an exposure to broader
competition including Masters, State Grade and
We are proud to be able to have such a great man and
Club Circuit competitions. From that time onwards, I
one of the gentlemen of the game within our S&R section
have participated in Victorian, Australian and World
at our club and be able tell his story (so far) and share
Championships at every opportunity.
with all.
I first played Club Circuit squash at Mulgrave Country
Tom Slattery Club in 1996 and Masters shortly afterwards, managing
Being born in the country can have advantages and to play 2 pennants for about 20 years. In 2001, I was
disadvantages. On reflection of my sporting career, which runner-up to Brendan Parkes in the Mulgrave Open at the
started in Broken Hill NSW, one of the undoubted benefits age of 60. I hasten to add that it was somewhat easier
was the proximity to sporting venues. competition then, but as multiple winner and Club Legend
In my case, I could walk from my home, 100m to a Ted Vale contends, you only have to beat those who enter!
sporting oval which featured cricket, soccer, Aussie rules In the early years of high-level age competition, it would
and a bike racing track. I could walk 50m from my back be true to say that I made up the numbers. It has however
gate to a couple of tennis courts and about 200m to a become an issue of “if you can’t outplay ‘em, outlast
50m community swimming pool, all of which were built ‘em”! The wear and tear on knees, hips, shoulders and
and maintained by one of the mining companies for the everything else needs good management and good luck.
convenience of active members of the community. My pinnacle of achievement was in 2017 when in that
Sporting utopia! year I was the Australian champion of my age, I won a
Little wonder that I made full use of these facilities which silver medal in the Auckland World Masters Games and
led to sport being an integral part of my life. I had won the bronze medal in the Johannesburg World
Masters Squash.
It wasn’t until 1970 at the age of 29 that I started on the
path of competitive squash, which I have continued to the Victorian Champion 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2013.
present day. My ranking in Broken Hill did not rise above Australian Champion 2002, 2007, 2012, 2016.
number 4, although I did travel to Mildura in the 70’s and World Masters Games 2002 Bronze Melbourne, 2013
managed to win the Mildura open. Bronze Turin, 2017 Silver Auckland.
In early 1985 I was transferred from my technical activities World Masters Squash 2001 Bronze Melbourne, 2003
as a metallurgist on the mines to the Melbourne corporate Bronze Helsinki, 2016 Bronze Johannesburg.
scene, but first I was asked to spend a year in Cobar
NSW at the fledgeling Elura lead/zinc mine. This gave Thanks Tom
me the opportunity to capture another open title, which at Cheers from Mark White, Squash & Racquetball section
the age of 45, I was pretty chuffed about. Chairperson
Celebrate your 21st
birthday at the club
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 21INDOOR (Carpet) BOWLS REPORT
Indoor Bowls is enjoying a successful 2019 season of Indoor Bowls Delegate to the Club Section Meetings:
both pennant and social bowls. Morris Le Page (Returned)
At our AGM on the 16th May, a new Committee for Indoor Bowls Competitions and Publicity Officer:
2019/2020 was elected. Having a total of fourteen Vicki Heath
players’ nominating to represent our Club, we were able Social Administrator: Reata Crawley (returned).
to register them in this seasons South Group pennant Indoor Bowls Pennant
competition, they in turn, selected us to play in their first Selectors: Ken Kelly, Jean McLachlan
and third divisions day competition. and Morris Le Page
After seven rounds of the fourteen rounds of the “Home (Returned)
and Away Season“ both teams are in the four, with every Indoor Bowls Social
chance (as last season) of playing in another final series. Selectors: Barbara Eaton and
Rosemary Lamattina
Social Indoor Bowls is again played each Tuesday, with
(Returned)
up to twenty players each week, enjoying games played
in a competitive, friendly way. The New Committee after its first meeting (following Social
Bowls Competition), presented the Minutes, Treasurer’s
Many are looking forward to the clubs’ annual Ladies and report and the 2020 Program, to the Mulgrave club
Men’s Singles competition on the 16th July. management.
Fifteen indoor bowlers attended our annual AGM on the The indoor bowlers, following the AGM thanked retired
16th May, with a new committee elected for 2019/2020. secretary Jean McLachlan for the many years she has
Chairperson Morris Le Page (Returned) been secretary on our committee, always completing the
Secretary Trevor Hird minutes of our meetings, ensuring the success of indoor
Treasurer Cynthia Hird bowls, including organising our “End of Season” lunch.
Committee (4) Ken Kelly, Barbara Eaton, They also agreed to her request to remain as a selector of
Reata Crawley (Returned) and the Pennant Panel.
Vicki Heath
MORRIS LE PAGE,
Mulgrave Club Delegate to the South Group Meetings: Indoor Bowls Chairperson
Morris Le Page (Returned)
NO LIMIT MEMBERS DRAWS
FRIDAY NIGHT 6.30pm & 8.00pm
Starts at $500 increasing by $50/week until won. Members must be present to win
6.30pm Medallion Draw 8.00pm Medallion Draw
March 29 Michael Martin $1600 NP March 29 Joseph Varglien $950 NP
April 5 Kenneth Taylor $1650 NP April 5 Justin Hawkins $1000 NP
April 12 Sheree Hickling $1700 NP April 12 Barbara O’Donoghue $1050 NP
April 19 Good Friday No Draw April 19 Good Friday No Draw
APRIL 26 Jim Saunders $1750 NP April 26 Jo-Anne Moore $1100 NP
May 3 Sharmila Tharmaratnam $1800 NP May 3 John Martin $1150 NP
May 10 Patrick Phelan $1850 NP May 10 David Frances $1200 NP
May 17 Michael Firth $1900 NP May 17 Abel Terry $1250 NP
May 24 Chris Blake $1950 WINNER May 24 Wayne Stokes $1300 NP
May 31 Alan Williams $500 NP May 31 Craig Syms $1350 NP
June 7 Oscar Jerzyna $550 NP June 7 Robyn Gray $1400 NP
June 14 Glenn Hunter $600 NP June 14 Robert Sherlock $1450 NP
June 21 Peter Daly $650 NP June 21 Kenneth Taylor $1500 NP
22 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019MULGRAVE MELODIES
Tuesday 13th August Tuesday 10th September
MORNING TEA: 10.30am.
SHOW: 10.45am–12.15pm
Give-aways, lucky prizes and
a $2 voucher on Seniors meals
after the show! Still only $9 per
DARLING! IT’S THE JEANNE LITTLE FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD person.
SHOW Featuring Caroline Ferguson Featuring Phil Wall
Performed with great aplomb, From My Fair Lady to Calamity Jane
Caroline moves seam-lessly from story and great Hollywood movie classics, Tuesday 8th October
to song and back again. Jeanne’s Phil covers an enormous time span PIANO MAGIC Featuring Michael Read
humble beginnings, her youthful of songs from the 1930’s right up Michael will take you on a
years in London, her loving marriage to today with melodies that became mesmerizing trip with outstanding
to interior designer, Barry Little. unforgettable and have the ability tributes to some of the greatest singers
A high energy and fantastically to take us into the realms of make and songwriters of all time. Sit back
funny show, with songs from: Shirley believe that allow us to escape all and enjoy the hits of Neil Diamond,
Bassey, Marlene Dietrich, Anne of our worries, even if it’s just for a Tom Jones, Elvis, Bobby Darin, Cole
Murray, Loretta Lynn, The Beatles and while. So many wonderful songs from Porter, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers,
many others, brings a smile and joy some of the biggest hit shows and Cliff Richard, Sir Elton John, Billy Joel,
to everyone. movies of our time. The Beatles and many more.
ENJOY A TRADITIONAL THREE
COURSE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Two dates to choose from:
Wednesday 10th July
Thursday 25th July
Plus Entertainment by
Col Perkins: Wednesday 10th July
Marcia Rae on Thursday 25th July
$25.95 per person
Bookings essential
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 23TENNIS REPORT
W
hites Lane Mulgrave TC is
now in its second year of the
partnership between the Whites
Lane Tennis Club and the Mulgrave CC. A
lot has happened since our first discussions
back in February 2017 and we want to
thank the committees from both sides for the
great outcome.
The first stage of the integration back
in 2018 was the submission of joint
teams into the Summer competition
season on a mixture of Mulgrave CC
and Whites Lane courts, the second
stage was the integration of our “back
office” administration and membership
coordinated through Mulgrave CC.
We’re now at a stage where court
bookings are online, and we are delighted
that our new club gate is fully installed.
For the new membership year, senior
and junior members have a key fob that
gives them access to the grounds and
to the club rooms (if they are over 16).
That combined with the on-line booking
system is a massive improvement in
accessibility to the courts.
The recommissioned watering system has
been wonderful and has been in operation
all year. It has made a noticeable
improvement to the courts and has also
saved the courts from damage during the
hot & windy conditions of summer.
My thanks go to the many team organizers,
Tana McKean, Michael Ilett, Brenton
Graystone, Ian & Manohar, who arrange
the many competitions that we participate
in, to our tireless Secretary Delyth and
Treasurer Brenton for their efforts, and to our
excellent coaching staff of Peter, Michael
and Daniel. Also, to the many parents
and helpers, everything we have and do
is managed and organized by volunteers
and none of it would be possible without
the help of so many who contribute.
We hope that all Tennis Section members
now feel comfortable in their new
surrounds at the Whites Lane location,
and I hope to see and meet more of you
in the coming year.
We were delighted that Leon Ross was
able to attend on the night, and present
some of the awards for the year.
24 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019Photos on this spread:
Top left:
Leon Ross with Jordan Warr
(Boys champion)
Bottom left:
Leon Ross with Jess
Connaughton (Ladies
champion)
Leon Ross with Tana McKean
and Marg Hyland (Life
Membership awards)
Left: Leon Ross with Sandra
Tolra (Club Award)
MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019 25TENNIS REPORT
TUESDAY NIGHT COMPETITION TENNIS You can either play in:
Photo above shows players who played Tuesday night • a singles/doubles team where 3 players are required
competition tennis for WLMTC last season having dinner and each player plays one set of singles and two sets
at the Mulgrave Country Club on the Tuesday night after of doubles; or
the season ended. The players had plenty to talk about • a doubles team where 4 players are required and
with all our three teams; respectively named VB Hacks, each player plays three sets of doubles
Laners and No Man’s Land; making the finals, with VB
Hacks going on to the grand final which they lost in a The tennis commences at 7.30 p.m. on a competition
thrilling encounter full of high-quality tennis. night. The new Spring season kicks off in August. If you are
a WLMTC member and are interested in playing, please
If you enjoy a hit of competitive tennis and you’re too busy let Nash Cannizzo know on e-mail nashcannizzo@gmail.
on the weekends, why not consider playing in a WLMTC com by Tuesday 25 June 2019.
Tuesday night competition team?
26 MCC NEWS Vol 21 Issue 2 • June 2019TENNIS CLUB COMMITTEE
The new committee was voted in at the AGM. We would • Nash Cannizzo, Vice President and Night Convener,
like to thank outgoing members Rainer Warkus (who was a Ignazio.cannizzo@energysafe.vic.gov.au
terrific member assisting with the transition of junior players • Tana McKean, General Member and mid-week
from Mulgrave Country Club to Whites Lane, and to ladies, ianmckean@optusnet.com.au
Michael Ilett who not only is assistant coach but also looks • Ian Jenner, General Member, Grounds and mid-week
after the Saturday senior teams. Michael will be heading mens, iandljenner@bigpond.com
to Sydney for study to be a physiotherapist at McQuarrie • Jess Connaughton, General Member,
University and will be sorely missed by the club. Jconnaughton11@hotmail.com
We would like to welcome Jude Jusayan and Jess • Jude Jusayan, General Member,
Connaughton onto the 2019/20 committee. Jude.jusayan@gmail.com
We would be delighted to welcome new members • Michael Ilett, Senior Convener (to end June 2019),
onto the committee and would be keen to find someone Mike_ilett@hotmail.com
who might be interested in coordinating an in-house • Vacant: Social tennis convener
competition on Monday night, now that we have moved If anyone wants to see highlights of the season, sign-up
all our competition teams to Tuesday night. to our monthly newsletter on our web-site home page, or
Details of the new committee are provided below. follow us on:
• Steve Ilett, President and Junior Convener, https://www.tennis.com.au/whiteslanemulgrave/news
sjilett@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/WhitesLaneMulgraveTC/
• Delyth Samuel, Secretary and membership, All the best,
Delythannsamuel@gmail.com STEVE ILETT,
• Brenton Graystone, Treasurer, Brenton, Tennis Section Chairman,
graystone@gmail.com Whites Lane Mulgrave Tennis Club
SNOOKER REPORT Our Wednesday C Grade team finished eighth on the
ladder in a very strong competition. Well done Paul Emary
on winning 21 frames.
The latest Victorian Billiards and Snooker Association The next pennant season commences in the next few
pennant season has just finished with our new D Grade
weeks and Mulgrave Country Club will again be well
unfortunately losing their Semi-Final to Cheltenham. A
represented with either three or four sides.
great season for the team and congratulations to Ying Han
Kong for finishing equal top for the most frames won. Congratulations to Boonkumnerd (Art) for winning our Club
Championships in a close battle with Warren Hayden in
Our Monday C Grade team struggled this time around
finishing on the bottom of a tough competition. Special the grand final.
mention and congratulations to David Disley Snr for the JIM SAUNDERS, Snooker Chairman
highest break of the pennant with a nicely constructed 40.
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