The Grapevine 1st August 2022 (Jul 24, 2022)

Sue's Roundup

Sues Roundup

Thanks to all the members who linked into our 1^st Zoom meeting for the year last Thursday. Some lively discussion regarding the imminent move of our Thursday evening face to face meetings to Greenacres Golf Club.

Information was circulated by Jane Pennington to the Club members on Saturday 30^th July. Please read the information (attached again in the Grapevine for easy access) carefully and remember the apology system has also changed.

This week we have Grant King with his mentee Ivan Tay, an international student from Malaysia studying mechanical engineering at Monash University.

The Breakfast program at St Bridget’s commences this week and joins the list of the many programs and projects we are involved with. Thanks to all members and friends who are volunteering this week. Your contribution is invaluable and much appreciated as always.

I look forward to seeing you on Thursday

Sue

Guest Speaker - Ivan Tay

GUEST SPEAKER - Ivan Tay

Ivan Tay is an international student from Malaysia studying mechanical engineering at Monash University.

During his free time, he enjoys playing sports especially badminton and watching movies, in particular fantasy or superhero movies such as Marvel.

Currently, Ivan aims to build his career network and improve on his transferable skills through the mentoring program.

Meeting format

NOTIFICATION FOR CLUB MEETINGS

As members would be aware, we will be moving venues for our regular Thursday club meetings. It has been challenging to finalise the dates and venues going forward and so we ask for your patience.

The schedule for August and September is:

AUGUST

4 Greenacres 6.30pm start

11 Kew Lunchtime for those able to attend
18 Greenacres 6.30pm start

25 Zoom

SEPTEMBER

1 Potential Social Event, to be confirmed
8 Greenacres 6.30pm start
15 Kew Lunchtime for those able to attend

22 North Balwyn Rotary Grand Final Celebration North Balwyn Bowls Club 6.30pm start

27 TUESDAY Cluster meeting with our Cluster Clubs at Greenacres hosted by RC Balwyn

All club meetings at Greenacres will cost $40 per person for a two course dinner.

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New Apologies Procedure

All members need to apologise if they are not attending otherwise it is assumed you will be at the meeting. Apologies need to be received by Monday lunchtime to email address: apologiesrcnb@gmail.com (Click on the red button in Grapevine - it will automatically take you to the email site) Please DO NOT use the old attendingrcnb@gmail.com email address due to connection issues

More details will be in each edition of The Grapevine so please keep reading it.

Bunnings BBQ 13 Aug

We need volunteers for our BBQ at Bunnings Doncaster on Saturday August 13th.

We will be observing covid 19 procedures to ensure we have NO physical contact with the clients and please bring your hats, aprons and masks.

Please email John McBride at jdmcb48@bigpond.net.au Or phone on 0409257770

Bunnings Doncaster	Time	Role	Volunteer	Car Number Plate
Saturday August 13th	9:00 am to12:30pm	Order Taker
		Money Taker
		Cook 1	Sue McDonald
		Cook 2
		Deliverer
Bunnings Doncaster	Time	Role	Volunteer
Saturday August 13th	12:30pm to 4:00pm	Order Taker
		Money Taker
		Cook 1
		Cook 2
		Deliverer

Rotary Leadership Institute

Covid Health tip

Thoughts on Covid-19 and Immunity

The world is currently facing the COVID-19 pandemic that is taking a heavy toll on several countries, including Australia. While many infected patients have a good prognosis, in some cases the progression can be serious and even lead to death. The commonly seen complications are a massive immune challenge and multi-organ failure that require intensive care.

Recently we read about a fully vaccinated couple, who share the same bed, one who has had suffered Covid infections on two occasions whilst her partner has remained immune to the disease. Similar situations have been reported worldwide and are being studied by numerous research groups to find possible reasons. Some promising research on the effect of short chain fatty acids and the strengthening of the immune system has come to my attention.

Short-chain fatty acids namely, acetate, propionate and butyrate, are produced in the gut from the fermentation of non-digestible starches and dietary fibers. Previous studies have reported that short chain fatty acids protect against infections ranging from a direct effect on the growth and virulence of microorganisms to an indirect effect on the host immune system.

In a recent study, scientists from the University of Fukui, Japan, led by Dr. Tetsuji Takabayashi, have shown that the short-chain fatty acid, butyrate, was found to protect the host from viral infection via down-regulating genes essential for Covid infection in the nasal passage. These results suggest that short chain fatty acids have potential therapeutic applications against COVID-19.

How you can produce Short Chain Fatty Acids yourself - make Fried Rice

As strange as it may sound, when rice is cooked and cooled, the starch resists digestion and becomes a source of short chain fatty acids. But first, what is resistant starch? It's cooked rice that’s cooled or refrigerated and then not reheated above 100°C, as in producing fried rice. As the rice cools, its starch crystalizes into a form that resists digestion in the stomach and small intestine, but is fermented in the large intestine producing short chain fatty acids..

Resistant Starch is good for you

· Strengthens the immune system by transforming starch into short-chain fatty acids, in particular butyric acid (butyrate), which boost the growth of probiotics.

· Reduces appetite to give a sense of fullness and so it helps treat obesity.

· Improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood sugar level and so helps treat and prevent diabetes.

· Reduces intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and inflammation in the large intestine.

Geoff

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Club Meetings

4th August '22 - Ivan Tay

Are you an apology for our next meeting? If so, click this button:

Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer by Monday preceding the meeting.

Club Meeting Rosters

Meeting rosters are back!!

Weekly meeting duty roster

Volunteer Opportunities

Second Bite

Thursday Second Bite deliveries

Camberwell Sunday Market

Our weekly commitment is to have 2 Volunteers for each of 6.45am to 10.00am and 9.45am to 1.00pm. Here is the roster.

Geoff Steinicke awaits your email to nominate a day/time.

Gardening

Gardening program is now in full swing all schools back and keen to assist in our joint community program.

CAN YOU HELP.

Please check the roster and check your situation, we need your help in this important service to our needy owners.

Club Diary

Fellowship Weekend Echuca

4-7 November 2022

Celebrations

Birthdays

Rowan McClean

Gulser Wells

Inductions

Nil

Weddings

Nil

Grapevine Deadline

Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.

A Rotary Safe Families Ambassador Club

- The 3 R's on your club Rotary Safe Families card are:

Recognise the signs

Raise your concerns

Refer for help.

Go to rotarysafefamilies.org.au

If you are placed in a position of aiding an older person:

Talk and listen to the older person
Respect, believe and do not judge
Remind them they are not to blame
Provide choices not interventions
Empower them to make their own decisions
Let them know there is help available
Offer to make a call on their behalf
Continue to offer support and encouragement even if the person is not ready to accept help at the time

Click on the Resources tab for videos and further information.

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