Last week's Proceedings -
1 March, 2006
Last week's Proceedings -
1 March, 2006
President Eddy knocked the bell exactly at 1:00 pm to start the meeting.
Visiting Guest: Pres. Eddy extended warm welcome to Treasurer Laurence's better half, Rotarianne Jennie, for coming and sharing our fellowship.
Birthday Boy: It was the birthday of our Secretary, Andy, who was born on 2nd March, many many years ago. Tres. Laurence was chosen to lead members to sing birthday song to Andy and wishing him many happy returns.
Announcements: Pres. Eddy made the following announcements: -
1. RYLA had extended the deadline for nomination submission (Max 2 nominees from each club) till Saturday, 4 Mar. 2006. Pres. Eddy asked members to nominate potential youngsters if any.
2. 4 Generation Meeting: -President Eddy reminded members that our meeting on 8 March would be moved to 9 March, for a joint luncheon meeting on Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, at Renaissance Hotel, Wanchai, held for all 4 generations, namely: -
1st Generation: Hong Kong Island East
2nd Generation: Hong Kong North
3rd Generation: Hong Kong City North
4th Generation: Causeway BayAs the Mother, Grand Mother and Great Grand Mother of these Clubs, it should be the birth privilege and honour of the Members of Hong Kong Island East to be presented in this meeting. Rtn. John V was assigned to coordinate with all members to confirm their attendance for seating arrangement.
Red Box Collection: Acting Sergeant PP John reported collection of the day was $900.
Introduction of New Members: Pres. Eddy gladly inducted Peter Yeung, whom had chosen Peter II as his Rotary name, as our newest member. Peter II's classification was Accounting Service - Taxation. After PP Tim's formal introduction, Peter II gave a short speech. Members sure were looking forward to hearing his vocational talk in the very near future.
Speech of the day: PE Ada Yu of Rotary Club of Shatin was originally prepared to give a talk; unfortunately she was absent due to sickness.
Rtn John V voluntarily stepped to the rostrum as an ad-hoc speaker to give his B.S. (Better Science), titled "Milk and the other side of the story":
Milk and Osteoporosis (bone thinning) - (P.P. George immediately pointed out that Rtn John V couldn't even properly pronounce the word "osteoporosis"!). To establish his creditability, Rtn John V produced his bone test reports for the last 4 years which indicated his bone density was so good that he was ranked in the peer group of young Japanese adults, strange enough, he was not a milk drinker.
Contrary to popular believe, milk was not helping the slow down of calcium loss in bones. Statistics had shown that the most milk drinking nations in Europe, especially in Northern Europe, and in North America, unfortunately had the highest rate of osteoporosis, not only in old people, but also in younger persons. People in Asia and Africa had less bone problem until they changed to Western diets.
Scientists suspected protein (amino-acids) could be the culprit, as taking too much amino acid turned the body into acidic condition that was not desirable. In order to maintain the balance, the easiest way was to extract calcium (alkaline) from the bones to neutralize the acidity state. Western diets were already high in protein, and milk was a protein rich food. Thus, if one drank more milk, more calcium would be loss in one's bone to help to keep the body's pH in balance.
It was strongly advised that instead from milk, the best source of calcium was from fruits and vegetables, e.g. soya milk (less protein content), banana, beans, broccoli, cauliflower etc.
Milk and Mad Cow Disease - (This part was censored by the Editor)
Milk and Hormones - In order for cows to produce milk all year round, female hormones, e.g. estrogen, had been used continuously to make cows in pregnant state to secrete milk. The side effects of prolong use of hormones had now evidented by the early first period of young girls which came as early as at the age of 12, 13 or even at 11. Other side effects included premature ageing of men and women.
Milk and Antibodies - It was an open secret that dairy farms used large doses of antibodies to keep milk cows away from illness. Also other chemicals were used to preserve the milk. In short, milk was a mix drink of various chemicals.
Imported Milk Powder in PRC - due to the National Secrecy Act, the content was not printed to keep Rtn. John V out of trouble.
Methods to Maintain Healthy Bones - Rtn John V stated that would be his next talk for a free lunch.
Vote of Thanks : There were 2 members to thank the speaker (speakers)!
Firstly, PP George started by saying it was the first time in his life that he declined to thank the speaker (Rtn John V, due to PP George's inscrutable smiles, requested to change to Rtn. Tony to thank him). Fortunately, Rtn John V and him were good friends for long time; the naughtiness of this buddy speaker was appreciated. He then carried on making his speech for the next 6 minutes ------------.
Thereafter Rtn. Tony thanked the speaker and PP George in another 4 minutes---------.
Next Week's Program: Since no meeting on 8 March 2006, our meeting would resume on 15 March 2006. Rtn John V informed that the guest speaker would be Ir FUNG Chi Keung, Chief Engineer of the Water Supplies Department, speech title: "Total Water Management in Hong Kong".
Meeting Adjourned: Pres. Eddy adjourned the meeting at 2:10pm with a toast to RI and coupled with Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East.
Rotary Information
Past RI President Huntley Dies
Past RI President Bill Huntley, of Sutton-on-Sea, England, died on 21 February 2006. In addition to serving Rotary International as president in 1994-95, he served the organization as district governor, International Assembly discussion leader, committee member and chair, Rotary information counselor, Foundation trustee and trustee chair, director, and vice president.
Huntley was a member of the Rotary Club of Alford & Mablethorpe and an honorary member of the Rotary clubs of London, Stapleford & Sandiacre and St. Louis. He also served as vice president and president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI).
The past RI president was a recipient of The Rotary Foundation's Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. He also received the PolioPlus Pioneer Award and the PolioPlus international Service Award for his extraordinary service to PolioPlus.
Having lost their father in early childhood, Huntley and his younger brother grew up in a single-parent household during the Great Depression. Hard working and intelligent, he won scholarship to grammar school and university. Huntley held a degree in religious education from Leeds University and in education from Lancaster College. Later in life, he was awarded honorary doctorates from Hull College, in the town of his birth, and Hanyang University in Korea. Huntley also received an honorary degree from the University of Bradford, home of a Rotary Center for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution.
Although he first embarked on a teaching career specializing in religious education, Huntley was soon drawn to youth rehabilitation and training after encounters with juvenile delinquents.
During his presidential year, Huntley encouraged Rotarians to Be a Friend (the 1994-95 RI theme) and emphasized community service at the local and international levels. His lifelong commitment to community service included Rotary volunteer missions to India, Mexico, Sri Lanka and Thailand and serving as a member of the World of Children International Advisory Council.
Huntley's outstanding volunteer leadership was recognized at home and abroad. He was a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and was invested by the president of Venezuela with the Order of Simon Bolivar.
Huntley is survived by his wife Audrey and daughters Anne, Deborah, Jill and Sue. Condolences may be sent to the family at Barton Lodge, 69 Church Lane, Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire, England LN12 2JA. In lieu of flowers, donation to The Rotary Foundation in his name are welcome.
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Club News
O B I T U A R Y
Dr. James Man Hon WU, O.B.E., J.P.
(1920 - 2006)Former charter member of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East, Past President James Man Hon Wu passed away peacefully on 23rd February 2006.
Dr. Wu was conferred a Doctor of Engineering (Hon) in 1991 by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and an LL.D. (Hon) Doctor of Law in 1992 by the Hong Kong University.
A service will be held at the Hong Kong Funeral Home, North Point on 8th March 2006 at 10.00 a.m, with visitation commencing 5.00 p.m. on evening prior.
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Electronic Make-up Questions
You can submit an electronic makeup for this missed meeting by answering the following 7 questions:
1. We had a lady visitor today. Who is she?
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2. Pres. Eddy made two important announcement today, what were they?
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3. We inducted a new member today, what is his name and what is his classification?
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4. Who was the announced speaker for today. What happened to her?
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5. Who gave the talk instead? What was his topic?Answer:
6. Who is the birthday boy today?
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7: One of our former member died recently, Who is he?
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Joke
Fireman Sex
A FIREMAN came home from work one day and told his wife, "You know, we have a wonderful system at the fire station: BELL 1 rings and we all put on our jackets, BELL 2 rings and we all slide down the pole, BELL 3 rings and we're on the fire truck ready to go.
"From now on when I say BELL 1, I want you to strip naked. When say BELL 2, I want you to jump in bed. And when I say BELL 3, we are going to make love all night." The next night he came home from work and yelled, "BELL 1!" The wife promptly took all her clothes off.
When he yelled "BELL 2!", the wife jumped into bed. When he yelled "BELL 3!", they began making love. After a few minutes the wife yelled "BELL 4!" "What the hell is BELL 4?" asked the husband?
"ROLL OUT MORE HOSE," she replied, "YOU'RE NOWHERE NEAR THE FIRE!"
Photographs of our meeting
on
1 March, 2006
Rtn Peter Yeung accepting his membership into our Rotary Club and thanking everyone for welcoming him to the club.
