Vol: 69 No: 14 9 November 2017
President Rob Murphy 0837267060 Secretary Keela van Niekerk 0720401131 Treasurer Mike Schreiber 0834140462
Editorial Board Barry Cleveland, Lina Howard, Keela van Niekerk, Hugh Maunder
November Rotary Theme Rotary Foundation Month
Wynberg Rotary meet every Thursday, 6 for 6.30pm, Palm House, Wynberg.
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Minutes 2 November 2017 Compiled by Barry Cleveland
Attendance Visitors
From the President’s Chair
Slots
Guest Speaker
President’s Sweetie Pie Swindle
15 members present Mary-Anne Calvert, Lufefe Nomjana (Guest Speaker), his wife and son Welcomed all, and especially our Guest Speaker and family. We are all reminded that the correct name of our Rotary venue is ‘Palm House’. Somehow ‘The Palms’ has been creeping into correspondence; and this belongs to a different entity altogether. Members are asked to check their Thursday duties in the Wynpress each week. If not able to do a duty, the onus is on the member to find a replacement and let the Sergeant know. Dave should have the confirmed dates for the proposed visit to Norway in June next year. He will advise us next Thursday. Reminder of the two social evenings in November; 23rd Clay Café, which now occupies larger premises across the road. 30th Jack Black Brewery tour (supper fare also available) Justin: Reminder of the First Aid course over the weekend 18/19 November. There are still spaces available to a max. of 20, if anybody knows of someone who could benefit from the course. The certificate is valid for 3 years. Cost for Rotary Club members: R260; for the general public: R525. Biffy had ‘discovered’ Lufefe Nomjana (The “Spinach King”) in Khayalitsha and asked if he would share his experiences with the Club. His address was so inspirational that it justified an editorial on its own; and Stephanie has done that on page 1. In thanking our most interesting speaker, Dennis promised to work on his spinachphobia, which emanated from childhood. (also start smoking a pipe and wearing a sailor suit to Rotary in future – Ed.) President Rob remembered to bring the 2 Sweetie Pies awarded to Dennis and Fred last week. Dennis promised to deliver Fred’s to him personally…… With the pack down to 22 cards and R1940 in the kitty, Mary-Anne drew Lufefe’s name, but he only found the King of Hearts (Shame!); and Monique won the R25 draw.
Some facts about….. yes, you guessed it……Spinach!!! Spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia. The earliest available record of the spinach plant was recorded in Chinese, stating it was introduced into China via Nepal (probably in 647 AD). In 2014, the world total production of spinach was 24.3 million tons, with China alone accounting for 91% of this quantity. Spinach was supposedly the favourite vegetable of Catherine de Medici. Dishes served on a bed of spinach are known as “Florentine”, reflecting Catherine’s birth in Florence. During World War I, wine fortified with spinach juice was given to French soldiers weakened by blood loss. Raw spinach is 91% water, 4% carbohydrates, 3% protein, and contains negligible fat. In a 100 g serving providing only 23 calories, spinach has a high nutritional value, especially when fresh, frozen, steamed, or quickly boiled. It is a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value, DV) of vitamins A, C and K, magnesium, manganese, iron and folic acid. Spinach is also a good source (10-19% of DV) of the B vitamins riboflavin and vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and dietary fibre.
Dates To Diarise PDG Sylvia Whitlock from California will talk about the eleven-year long court battle to permit women as members of Rotary. 16 November Biffy’s report back on her recent trip to USA
9 November
23 November Social: Visit to Clay Café, Hout Bay. Book with Keela 30 November Social at Jack Black Brewery. Book with Justin 7 December
WRC hosting at Uncle Paul’s Christmas Party
14 December
Christmas Party (also the last meeting of the year)
14 - 17 Dec.
Carols at Kirstenbosch, from 18.30 to approx. 21.30 each evening
Duty Roster Sergeant Wynpress Editorial Wynpress Minutes Door Duty Grace Loyal Toast International Toast Speaker Intro and Thanks Entertainment for the month
November 9
16
23 SOCIAL
30 SOCIAL
Barnard
Todd
Clay Café
Jack Black Brewery
Todd
Van Niekerk
Maunder
Van Niekerk
Hovstad
Jackson
Schonegevel R
Smith
Jackson Munday
Howard Overbosch
Hovstad
Howard
Overbosch, Schreiber M, Smith, Todd, van Niekerk K
Tailpiece