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OoZoo Newsletter of Rotary Club of Mosman
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Volume : W22, Issue Number : W22-138 (11/03/2023)
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Painting Mosman Bay 1973 by Graeme Robinson
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Borogegal and Cammeraigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our Club meets. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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(Click on each event below to get more details)
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(Given the ever-changing COVID situation please check with the secretary about the latest information on whether meetings are being held via zoom or in person.)
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From Past President Derek Andrew
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Pocket Pals.
In the DG’s Newsletter There was a brief mention of a small project being run by the Rotary Club of Springwood - making and distributing small woolen dolls or “Pocket Pals”. We have obtained the pattern from Springwood Rotary and adapted it for both knitting and crochet. It’s fairly simple process making a knitted/crocheted square, then forming a tube, stitching to delineate arms/legs and adding eyes etc. Lilian Andrew has already made several samples and will be looking into forming a group to make more. If a group eventuates we will advise but in the meantime if anyone wants to go ahead on their own, patterns are available from Derek.
When we have a reasonable number we will send them on to Springwood Rotary for donation to Turkey/Syria.
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Ruth Thompson, Clare Stockdale and President Marc Wallis
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Our President Marc Wallis presented a cheque of $3 200 to Clown Doctors in support of their great cause.
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Discover the benefits of humour & laughter.
Edited From Clown Doctors Australia Website
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Physical Benefits of Laughter
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Reduction of Stress Hormones
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Laughter reduces at least four of neuroendocrine hormones associated with stress response. These are epinephrine, cortisol, dopac, and growth hormone.
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Laughter (or even smiling) triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins can temporarily relieve pain, allows a person an overall increased sense of well-being.
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Immune System Enhancement
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Clinical studies have shown that humor strengthens the immune system.
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Frequent belly laughter empties your lungs of more air than it takes in, resulting in a cleansing effect - similar to deep breathing. Especially beneficial for patients who are suffering from emphysema and other respiratory ailments.
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A belly laugh is equivalent to ”internal jogging." Laughter can provide good cardiac conditioning especially for those who are unable to perform physical exercises.
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When laughing we are preventing hypertension. Women seem to benefit more than men for not known reason.
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Laughter boosts the immune system.
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Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
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A belly laugh results in Muscle Relaxation.
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While you laugh, the muscles that do not participate in the belly laugh, relax. After you finish laughing those muscles involved in the laughter start to relax. So, the action takes place in two stages.
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Emotional & Mental Benefits of Humour & Laughter
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Laughter makes you feel good.
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And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides.
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Humor helps you keep a positive
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optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss.
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Laughter helps you relax and recharge.
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It reduces stress and increases energy, enabling you to stay focused and accomplish more.
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Humor shifts perspective,
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allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light.
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A humorous perspective creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.
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Laughter is contagious—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in the fun - which help you stay emotionally balanced & healthy.
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Social Benefits of Humour
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Incorporating more humor and play into your daily interactions can improve the quality of your love relationships as well as your connections with co-workers, family members, and friends. Using humor and laughter in relationships allows you to:
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Humor gets you out of your head and away from your troubles.
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- Let go of defensiveness
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Laughter helps you forget judgments, criticisms, and doubts.
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Your fear of holding back and holding on are set aside.
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- Express your true feelings
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Deeply felt emotions are allowed to rise to the surface.
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Humor and playful communication strengthens our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional connection.
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When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment.
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Laughing with others is more powerful than laughing alone
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Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting.
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Humor is a powerful and effective way to heal resentments, disagreements, and hurts.
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All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter and play also adds joy, vitality, and resilience.
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Laughter unites people during difficult times.
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A great presentation on Monday 6th March by Marco Antonio Loncke to tell us more about himself, his family and friends and his country.
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Marco Antonio Loncke with Past President Barry Starr
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Marco Comes from South America,
the city of Ribeirão Preto, a large city off 720.000 people
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A few photos of his family and friends
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Clare would like to thanks all who were able to help on Clean Up Australia on the 5th March
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Seymour Major, Clare Stockdale, Linda Cassidy
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Attendance Table Roster for 2022-23
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2022 |
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| 2022 |
November |
ALDERSON Mark |
GIGLIETTI Luciano |
| 2022 |
December |
BECK Dieter |
KOSCHARSKY Halyna |
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2023 |
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| 2023 |
January |
STOCKDALE Clare |
JAIN Surinder |
| 2023 |
February |
McKENZIE Di |
OWLES Brian |
| 2023 |
March |
JACKSON David |
TONER Alan |
| 2023 |
April |
LESLIE Blair |
OWLES Shirley |
| 2023 |
May |
BELL Chris |
THOMPSON Ruth |
| 2023 |
June |
WEBB Ross |
HUMPHERY James |
| 2023 |
July |
WEBB therese |
ANDREW Derek |
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| President |
Mark Wallis |
| Immediate Past President |
Richard Vahtrick |
| Rotary Foundation |
Richard Vahtrick |
| Secretary |
Graeme Robinson |
| Treasurer |
David Jackson |
| Club Administration/Service |
Brian Owles |
| Community Service |
Ruth Thompson |
| International Service |
Martin Fallows |
| Welfare and Engagement |
Di McKenzie |
| Vocational Service |
Derek Andrew |
| Youth Service |
Halyna Koscharsky |
| Sergeant-at-Arms |
Barry Starr |
| Assistant Secretary |
Dominique Rabu |
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The Rotary Club of Mosman wishes to thank Kennard’s Storage Artarmon for their generous on-going support in providing storage for our Club.
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