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THE BROOKING STREET BUGLE
Issue No. 62 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 -1463

Publication Date: 21 July 2001

Published and Printed by:
The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
A.C.N. 005 701 806 A.B.N. 42 611 496 488
33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria Australia 3158. Telephone and Fax +61 3 9754 3334
e-mail address wbu@bdcu.org.au
World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre

Lifetimes of Learning
and the cultivation of Friendliness, Practicality, Professionalism,
Cultural Adaptability and Scholarship.

Editor: John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem.,T.T.T.C., GDAIE
Vice-president, World Fellowship of Buddhists
Assistant Editor: Pennie White BA. Dip Ed

The Purpose of this Internal Publication

The purpose of this internal publication is to:

1. Advise Members and others of coming events

2. Monitor and report on all current activities of each of our Task Units at our Centre

3. Improve our Fundraising initiatives

4. Advise interested parties of our philosophy and practice, to improve our customer relations

5. Publish key speeches and reports on our progress

6. Show concrete examples of our five styles of cultivation

7. Provide accurate information to our website for free distribution

8. Provide advice of Occupational Health and Safety

9. To provide a basis for, a role model of modern Buddhist organisation methods for those interested in it.

10. To declare and celebrate milestones in our globalisation practice

The Brooking Steet Bugle is for free distribution. There are two editions of this publication. One is text only in paper form. The second is illustrated with colour photographs and can be found on our website, www.companyontheweb.com/buddhamap. The copyright of both editions is held by the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. Copies of either edition may be used for free distribution.

We are pleased that we can advise our interstate and overseas Members and friends in a cost efficient manner, of how we do things around here.

INDEX

1. Glossary

2. Coming Events

3. Sangha News

4. Keynote Opportunities

5. Information Technology News

6. Fundraising Appeals and Special Projects

7. John D. Hughes’ News

8. Current Research and Development Interests

9. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

10. Corporate Governance & Reporting (CGR)

11. International Dhamma Activities (IDA)

12. Local Area Planning & Asset Management (LAPAM)

13. Members’ News

14. General Funds Appeal

15. Sharing of Merit

16. Photographs

1. GLOSSARY

hoax - Deceive by way of a joke, play a trick on. (The New Shorter Oxford, 1993)

multimedia - is any combination of text, graphic, art, sound, animation, and video delivered to you by a computer or other electronic means. (Vaughan, 1998)

2. COMING EVENTS

21-07-01	Buddha Chanting, New Moon	7.00am-7.30pm
22-07-01	Buddha Chanting	7.00am-7.30am
22-07-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11.00am-midday
23-07-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
24-07-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
25-07-01	Buddha Chanting	6.30am-7.00am
27-07-01	Buddha Chanting, first quarter Moon	7.00am-7.30am
27-07-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
29-07-01	Buddha Chanting	7.00am-7.30am
29-07-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11.00am-midday
29-07-01	Ch'an Class taught by Jan Bennett	1:00pm-4:00pm
29-07-01	General Meeting	2:00pm
30-07-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
31-07-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
02-08-01	Julian Bamford's 44th Birth Anniversary
05-08-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11:00am-midday
06-08-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
07-08-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
07-08-01	Evelin Halls' 40th Birth Anniversary
10-08-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
11-08-01	Annual General Meeting	2:00pm
12-08-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11:00am-midday
13-08-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
14-08-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
17-08-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
19-08-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11:00am-midday
20-08-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
21-08-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
24-08-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm-8.30pm
07-09-01	Five Day Bhavana Course commences	All Day
09-09-01	Founder's Day
11-09-01	Five Day Bhavana Course concludes	All Day
27-12-01	Five Day Bhavana Course commences	All Day
31-12-01	Five Day Bhavana Course concludes	All Day

3. SANGHA NEWS

Venerable Ajarn Chanphy Manivong

The Venerable Ajarn Chanhphy Manivong paper with colour photographs has been placed online at www.bddronline.net.au and on www.bdcu.org.au. in the BDDR Vol.11 No.1.

Members visiting Venerable Dhammadaro (Lim Mony)

Julian Bamford, Jan Bennett and Vince Cavuoto will be driving to Sydney on Sunday 22 July 2001. They will be visiting Venerable Dhammadaro (Lim Mony) and staying at 1 Stuart Street, Canley Vale 2166 NSW.

4. KEYNOTE OPPORTUNITIES

Flower Mandala

Members have responded to the request by our Teacher John D. Hughes to intensify the Flower Mandala at our Centre.

Speed Reading Training Recommended

Our Teacher, recommends all Members undertake our Speed Reading Course. This is provided free of charge to Members. Speed reading class times can be made by appointment.

Lisa Nelson has written a report called Speed Read to Win, Read Faster to Reach Your Goals in Record Time on the progress of Members undertaking the Speed Reading Classes. This file can be read on the LAN file reference: I:/cgr/sreadrp

5. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Brooking Street Bugle Online Registered

The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. was issued a Certificate of Registration of Business Name for 'Brooking Street Bugle On Line' number B1581602A, by Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria, at 3.45pm on Thursday 12 July 2001. Issued under the Business Names Act 1962. (Victoria)

The registered business name 'Brooking Street Bugle On Line' is owned by Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.

Consumer and Business Affairs will notify the BDC(U)Ltd. every three years to renew the registration, but it is the BDU(U)Ltd.'s responsibility to keep the registration current.

The Certificate is valid for the life of the registration.

The Certificate is mounted in a frame, and is located in Suite 2, on the wall opposite PC4.

Ch’an Academy Multimedia Application Software Online

The Ch’an Academy multimedia presentation called The Ancient Way of Ch’an; Timeless, Practical, Relevant in the 21st Century has been uploaded to www.buyresolved.com.au on the 20th July 2001 by Evelin Halls and Pennie White.

The CDROM version is 90MB and the online version is 37MB.

The presentation has been produced in two formats CD ROM and online. The CD ROM version features higher quality video and sound. The online version is formatted for fast downloading.

Thank you to the Teacher John D. Hughes, Master Andre Sollier and Members and Friends of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd., Brendan Grainger from Hillside Radio, David Yamouni and Bernard Holkner from Monash University.

Internal email count

During the period 1 July 2000 to the end of June 2001 there were 1658 emails received in Frank Carter’s email inbox. (not including error messages) This is an average of over 4 per day. The number of emails on Pennie White’s inbox for this period was 1622.

These figures shows the enormous amount of good information circulated at our Centre. Our internal email system is well used and has become an indispensable way of communication.

VET Update

The following computers have been updated with VET 10.3.2 ON 18 July 2001.

PC5A, PC10A, PC3A, PC7A, PC1A, PC6, PC7, PC6A, PC8A, PC2A, PC13A, PC4, PC11, PC10A, NOTEBOOK.

Selection of Web Hosting Services - Need for acceptance of CGI Scripting

We have search engines on four of our websites, since July 2001. Web hosts provide these search engines. Christopher Shannon delivered technical support in setting up and running the search engine on www.bdcu.org.au.

We have added a search engine to our sites at www.bdcublessings.net.au, www.bdcu.org.au, www.buyresolved.com.au and www.bddronline.net.au to help researchers. Click ‘Search this site’ on the Home page and wait for the search engine dialogue box to appear. Type in a word and click the ‘search’ button. Then wait for a list of references to appear. Click on the reference that you wish to look at. Once you are at that page, select ‘Edit’ then select ‘Find (on this page)’ and enter your Word in again in the dialogue box that appears. The word you are looking for will be highlighted throughout the document.

When looking for new web hosting services for our future websites, the following is very important:

Some websites do not support cgi scripting.

We want web hosts that support cgi scripting.

CGI Scripting is much more advanced than HTML.

Four of our websites have a CGI based search engine:

www.bdcu.org.au

www.bdcublessings.net.au

www.bddronline.net.au

www.buyresolved.com.au

Virus Hoax - How to avoid being part of a hoax

Computer Associates, who produce the VET virus protection software we use, has provided this warning to customers in their regular newsletter:

"How to Avoid Being Part of a Hoax

Do not forward unconfirmed warnings. (spread via E-mail)

A common characteristic of a hoax (message) is that it asks you to forward the warning on to as many people as possible. This is how the hoax spreads itself.

If you receive any form of message that asks you to forward it on to others, you should check out the accuracy of the message before forwarding it on to anyone else, otherwise you may help perpetuate a hoax.

How can you check a message for accuracy?

You can check a hoax page (on the web) to see if it is a known hoax, or you can ask your Anti-Virus or security software vendor. Our technical support staff are happy to help you identify possible hoaxes.

Check the Vet website first.

www.vet.com.au/zoo and click on the "Hoaxes" link.

Copy this information and give it out to your staff/students.

Hoaxes are everybody's problem - arming your users with the means to help

prevent the spread of hoaxes will help keep your organisation free of them."

PHOTOLAN

Research and development for our new PHOTOLAN, hardware development and software continues.

6. FUNDRAISING APPEALS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

Funds to Dhammarajika Orphanage

On 27 June 2001 USD $129.25 was sent to Dhammarajika Orphanage by telegraphic transfer.

A4 Paper Fundraiser

The A4 paper purchased last year from our A4 Paper Fundraiser is nearly finished.

In order to maintain a reliable supply of A4 paper for the year ahead we need to raise $700. This money will allow us to purchase a minimum of 125 reams of A4.

This way of purchasing our paper was very successful for us as we always had paper available and we saved money by purchasing at a discount price.

Members are requested to contribute to ensure we achieve this fundraising target.

Rose Bush Sales Fundraiser

On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July 2001 approximately 3000 roses were collected by our Members from Australian Roses 215 Glenfern Road, Upwey. Thank you to the owner of Australian Roses, Mr Les Day who so kindly donated these resources.

Our rose sales to Members by Sunday 15 July totals $750. This amount was from sales made to eleven Members.

anita svensson is in charge of the orders for the roses and frank carter is in charge of delivery of the roses.

MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT

Members will be given 4 rose bushes of their choice of colour from the PBR category. Members can also purchase at a 50% discount additional roses from the colours which do not have copyrights.

The discounted price is $5.00 per rose bush including gst.

Public sales

Public sales will commence a fortnight from today, Friday 3 august 2001.

Sales can be made to the public for $10.00 per rose bush including gst.

There is a bulk purchase discount. Purchases of 100 rose bushes will be given 8 additional rose bushes for free.

The Benefit-Cost Ratio on beverages

The benefit-Cost ratio which is also known as the Profitability index is the present net value of all future expected cash flows divided by the initial cash investment. If this ratio is greater than 1.0 the project may be accepted.

Because of gas & electricity costs associated with the John D. Hughes Reading Room, we have decided to collect a token 20 cents (including GST) per cup Coffee, Tea, Fruit Juice and Soft drink supplied to Members, which costs our organisation money. We do not make a profit at this price, however this helps reimburse some of our operating costs. We estimate there is about 25,000 of these type of drinks served per year. So, at a nominal 20 cents per drink we would raise $5,000 per annum. This would increase the profitability index to an acceptable figure. Water is

free.

The Sangha and Teachers are not to be charged. Most other visitors will be asked to contribute 20 cents or more to help meet our increased running cost which arises from the new facility.

User pays applies to Members in this area. To condition Members we are placing a Dana jar on the present dining table. We start the collection process on Monday 9 July 2001.

From the 9th to the 15th July 2001, these jars brought in a total of $12.45. Milk was purchased for $6.55. This has been noted by the Treasurer. If you use this money to buy milk please place the receipt in the jar. State on the receipt that the money was from the jar. If you wish to donate milk, please place a receipt in the jar with your name on the receipt stating that this is a donation.

7. JOHN D. HUGHES NEWS

John D. Hughes’ health is improving under the care of Nurse Anita Svensson. Thank you.

8. CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS

New Reading Room

In the library section of our new reading room the full Encyclopedia Britannica and Year Books will be on display, the full 20 Volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary, 30 Volumes of the Japanese National Treasure plus Reference Dictionaries in many languages. More reference books will follow.

CGR Database

We are building a new CGR database with Microsoft Access 97 to save time and improve performance and to keep an accurate record of our data. We are going to bring all address and mailing lists into one CGR database.

We can establish as many specified mailing lists and address databases as we like, but we really only want those we need. We want to enter an address only once with a choice given whether we want to put the address onto a mailing list, and if so, which one.

Work is in progress to find out what the correct mailing lists will be.

Annual President’s Report

Julian Bamford B.A. App. Rec., our President is currently researching material for inclusion in the Annual President’s report . The report will be completed by Sunday 29 July 2001.

Donation of Chemicals to John D. Hughes

Tech Traders of unit one number three Lanceley Place, Artaremon NSW have donated 6 cartons of mixed chemicals to John D. Hughes. Julian Bamford, Jan Bennett and Vince Cavuoto will be collecting the chemicals at 9am on Monday 23 July 2001 and transporting them back to Melbourne

9. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS (OH&S)

New Smoke Detectors

New smoke detectors have been fitted in (i) Fragrance Corner; (ii) Suite 10; and (iii) Suite 10A. New batteries have been installed in all smoke detectors.

First Aid Training

Anita Svensson Registered Nurse Division 1 is available to provide first aid training to Members on Saturday mornings from 9.30 am to 10.30 am and Tuesday evenings after Prajna Paramitta Teachings.

10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & REPORTING (CGR)

Colour Code: Red

CGR Manager: Anita Svensson

CGR Task Unit Members: Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Tim Browning, Frank Carter, Leanne Eames, Evelin Halls, Lenore Hamilton, Isabella Hobbs, Clara Iaquinto, Rodney Johnson, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Oellien, Lainie Smallwood and Amber Svensson

CGR Task Unit Responsibilities: To handle correspondence, to adhere to legal requirements of corporate affairs, accounts, to provide a Profit and Loss Activity Statement on a quarterly basis, to arrange General meetings and maintain statutory minutes for these meetings, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S); to organise attendants for staffing the Centre; to schedule events for our Teacher, to communicate with government departments, Federal, State and Local, to structure new databases and train persons to maintain them, to monitor and adhere to occupational health and safety (OH&S) policy, to provide a first aid facility, to organise for GST to be paid on time and supply Australian Tax Office with Business Activity Statement on time, to provide timely managerial information to ensure profits are made, to train personal to learn to operate CGR functions, to arrange for the audit of accounts at a professional level to meet the Statutory requirements of the Gaming Commission of N.S.W. and refreshment supply, to fund and organise Dana for the Sangha visiting the Centre, to liaison with neighbors to create goodwill and to liaison with local newspapers to advise of upcoming events.

Annual General Meeting

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE

BUDDHIST DISCUSSION CENTRE (UPWEY) LTD.

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Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of all Members which will take place on Saturday, 11 August 2001 at 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, 3158 at 2.00 p.m.

A G E N D A

1. Members Present

2. Apologies

3. Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting.

4. President’s Address

5. Financial Statement

6. Election of Directors

7. Election of Office Bearers

8. General Business

9. Date of Next Annual General Meeting

10. Meeting Closed

* ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO BE PRESENT

Nominations for office bearers

The following nominations will be voted at the Annual General Meeting of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Limited to be held on 11 August 2001 at 2.00 pm.

Directors of the Centre: Julian Bamford

Anita Svensson

Evelin Halls

Office Bearers:

President: Julian Bamford

Treasurer: Pam Adkins

Secretary: Anita Svensson

Vice Presidents:

International Dhamma Activities: John D. Hughes

Corporate Governance & Reporting: Anita Svensson

Local Area Planning & Asset Management: Frank Carter

Joint Vice Presidents:

International Dhamma Activities: Julian Bamford

International Dhamma Activities: Vanessa MacLeod

Corporate Governance & Reporting: Lisa Nelson

Special Projects:

Editor Buddha Dhyana Dana Review: John D. Hughes

Assistant Editor Buddha Dhyana Dana Review: Pennie White

Manager Enterprise Technology: Evelin Halls

International Liaison Officer & Information Officer: Vanessa MacLeod

Manager Occupational Health & Safety: Anita Svensson

Joint Manager Occupational Health & Safety: Frank Carter

General Meeting

The next General Meeting will be held on Sunday 29 July 2001 at 2.00pm.

Master Do List

This Do-List applies to all task unit Members. The Master Do List commencing 21 July 2001 has 28 AAAA (4A) priorities; 17 AAA (3A) priorities; 11 AA (2A) priorities and 32 A (1A) priorities.

11. INTERNATIONAL DHAMMA ACTIVITIES (IDA)

Colour Code: Yellow

IDA Manager: John D. Hughes

IDA Vice-President: John D. Hughes,

IDA Joint Vice President: Julian Bamford

IDA Task Unit Members: Pam Adkins, Vince Cavuoto, Leanne Eames, Evelin Halls, Jocelyn Hughes, Vanessa Macleod, Julie O’Donnell, Rilla Oellien, Maria Pannozzo, Orysia Spinner, Amber Svensson, Anita Svensson and Arrisha Burling.

IDA Task Unit Responsibilities: to maintain WFB liaison; to arrange Dhamma and Prajnaparamita Teachings, chanting, pujas, translations; to maintain and preserve the John D. Hughes Collection; to organise audio and video recording of teachings and events; to develop and maintain the Centre’s IT systems, data warehouse, LAN and web sites; to train Members to become webmasters; to develop e-commerce; to produce, edit, publish and distribute the BDDR and BSB; to write and broadcast “Buddhist Hour” Hillside radio scripts; to organise and teach Ch’an classes.

Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast

“180 not out” is the title of our 180th radio broadcast. On Sunday 15 July 2001, our 180th Buddhist Hour radio program was broadcast. Thank you to our Executive Producer, John D. Hughes and the radio Team, Evelin Halls, Lisa Nelson, Amber Svensson, Vanessa Macleod, Lenore Hamilton, Pam Adkins, Jocelyn Hughes, Pennie White and Isabella Hobbs.

Following are excerpts from our radio script.

“Today, 15 July 2001, is our 180th Radio Broadcast in this series. 180 episodes not out in radio is remarkable.

Our enterprise began our first broadcast in this series on 22 February 1998. Since inception, the Executive Producer has been John D. Hughes.

In general terms, we dedicate our collective merit for the flourishing of Buddha Dhamma, the source of benefit and happiness for everyone throughout the universe and for the long life of our Executive Producer, John D. Hughes. May he live long and be successful in fulfilling his visions for the peaceful life of all sentient beings.”

“In a message from Honourable John Pandazapoulos MP, Minister Assisting the Premier of Victoria on Multicultural Affairs, the Minister wrote:

‘I am pleased to offer my congratulations to the Members of the Buddhist Discussion Centre on the occasion of 180th radio program.

For more than three years, the Buddhist Hour Radio program has been broadcast on Hillside radio. In this time your enthusiastic radio team have quickly learnt skills of radio script writing, presentation, and production. The Buddhist Radio Hour has evolved into a stimulating discussion of ideas and philosophies promoting the Buddhist way of life.

Buddhism is Australia’s ninth largest religion and one of the nation’s fastest growing. it has succeeded in gaining universal appeal and uniting people of diverse cultural backgrounds through its teachings of wisdom, moderation, tolerance, contemplation and harmony.”

“The Honourable Dennis Napthine MP, Leader of the State Opposition and Leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party, wrote:

‘It is with great pleasure that I send my warmest wishes to the Buddhist Discussion Centre on the occasion of the 180th program of Buddhist Hour Radio.

You have been successfully broadcasting for more than three years, since the programs inception in February 1998.

In that time, you have promoted the Centre’s commitment to learning, friendliness and humanitarian activities.”

“In a congratulatory message to our Centre from the Honourable Andrew Olexander MP, Member for Silvan Province, he wrote:

‘The Member for Silvan, The Honourable Andrew Olexander is pleased to be able to congratulate the Buddhist Discussion Centre on the airing of the 180th radio program: “180 Not Out”. Mr Olexander extends his congratulations to Executive Producer John D. Hughes on a job well done. To all supporters, presenters and listeners, congratulations and may your programs continue to grow and prosper.”

“In a message from Steven K H Aung, MD, FAAFP, President International Buddhist Friends Association, Alberta, Canada who wrote:

Greetings and best wishes to you, your family, our WFB colleagues. Thank you very much for inviting me to write this letter of congratulations. On behalf of myself personally and as president / founder of the International Buddhist Friends Association, I would like to write this official letter of support and best wishes to you. I believe that your broadcasting radio services on the Buddhist Hour will no doubt be a very prestigious and fruitful example of this type of event. I am extremely interested in your program, and I would be very grateful if you would send me the final publication.

May you all be blessed with every happiness, peace and good health.”

To view previous Buddhist Hour radio scripts please visit our website at www.bdcublessings.net.au/radio.html.

The weekly “Buddhist Hour” radio broadcasts can be heard at 11.00am Sundays on Hillside Radio 87.6FM and 88.0FM and 1620 AM in Victoria, Australia.

Audio Tapes and Mini Discs for the recording of the Radio Broadcast

10 TDK 74 minute Mini Discs and 10 TDK 90 minute Audio Tapes were purchased from JB HiFi in Camberwell. The sales person advised that these are the best in stock.

Ch’an Academy Classes

Please contact Julian Bamford on 0400-267-330 for further information or to make a booking for all Ch’an Academy classes.

Our Websites

www.bdcu.org.au

www.bdcublessings.net.au

www.skybusiness.com/j.d.hughes

www.companyontheweb.com/buddhamap

www.companyontheweb.com/buddhatext

www.johnhughes.citysearch.com.au

www.buyresolved.com.au

www.bddronline.net.au

12. LOCAL AREA PLANNING & ASSET MANAGEMENT (LAPAM)

Colour Code: Green

LAPAM Manager: Frank Carter

LAPAM Task Unit Members: Stuart Amoore, Julian Bamford, Jan Bennett, Frank Carter, Vince Cavuoto, Brendan Hall, Lenore Hamilton, Isabella Hobbs, David Igracki, Leila Lamers, Lyne Lehmann, Lisa Nelson and Philip Svensson.

The LAPAM Task Unit Responsibilities: To maintain and develop the buildings and gardens of the Centre; to undertake new construction works; to refurbish the Centre’s buildings; and to look after equipment and supplies.

Sariputta Room

We have obtained a 1000 gallon water tank to complete the storm water drainage system of the Sariputta Room. Once installed we will arrange for the final inspection certificate from the Shire building inspector.

Electricity connection to Suite 10, Suite 10A and Suite 11

We recently obtained a quote from the electrician to have electricity connected to Suite 10, Suite 10A and Suite 11. This will increase the usefulness and accessibility of these buildings

substantially.

The price quoted was $1490 inc. GST. We have accepted this quote and will pay for the connection with $1000 being donated by Rilla Oellien and $500 from initial sales of roses bushes.

The quote is based on us digging all the trenches for the cable ourselves.

Members have been digging the trench with instructions from Frank Carter. Members who helped in this work were Rilla Oellien, Rodney Johnson, Brent Kerr, Julian Bamford, Frank Carter, Soffiel Verstraete and Phillip Svensson.

In order that Members in the future will not dig into this cable and electrocute themselves the following safety system will be installed.

The electrical cable is contained in a plastic conduit and runs at a depth of 450mm below the surface. At 250mm below the surface above the electrical cable we will run a second plastic conduit which is empty.

Persons who dig in this location in the future will find the upper conduit and stop digging in this spot recognising it is the route of the electrical cable. Even if they damaged the upper conduit they would not be harmed.

The digging work will be completed next weekend. Members are requested to please help.

Fire Wood

In order that sufficient supply of split fire wood is maintained Members are requested to split some wood every week.

Stationery Supplies

A three year BDC(U) Ltd. plan for replenishment of stationery supplies has been drawn up. Julian Bamford will purchase a two month supply of needed stationery from Officeworks on Saturday 21 July 2001. We will spend up to $200 on the two month supplies.

We will track usage of stationery over the two month period and adjust the three year plan accordingly.

13. MEMBERS’ NEWS

Member Julian Bamford company, Panchen Management Pty. Ltd. has been contracted to supply a six month sales training and coaching program for Calltime Solutions twelve member sales team, which commences on 8 August 2001. Panchen Management Pty. Ltd. is a reseller and training partner for Virtuosity Group International.

Member Lisa Nelson celebrated her 23rd Birth Anniversary on Wednesday 18 July 2001. She received a framed Prajna Paramita image picture from John D. Hughes. Lisa offered Dana to John D. Hughes and other Members. She wrote 8 goals for the next twelve months on her lifeplan and was involved in many merit-making activities throughout the day. Lisa thanks her Teacher for teaching Buddha Dhamma.

Member Philip Svensson, has completed the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer course. This course is a qualification in n computer network administration using the Microsoft NT 4.0 operating system. Philip has a target to earn over 85,000 dollars over the next year. He will then set up his own IT business.

Member Max Svensson is currently researching for a project on the State of Victoria, Australia.

Member Joel Svensson has been elected to take part in the GATEWAYS science program .

Member Rilla Oellien is currently working towards a Bachelor of Business Studies degree by Open Learning. Rilla has completed six units towards this degree. Five of the subjects she has studied have been through Monash University. Her most recent achievement was 98%, a very high distinction, in Strategic e-Business though RMIT University, Melbourne.

Member Pennie White has been working as a Computer Technician developing the school’s website at Yawarra Primary School, Boronia. The Leadership team at the school have recently increased her hours from six to twelve hours per week.

Member Lenore Hamilton received a distinction from RMIT University for the subject of colour in a certificate of Interior Design and Decoration.

14. GENERAL FUNDS APPEAL

Gifts are not tax deductible.

15. SHARING OF MERIT

We regularly share merit with the local deities. They help us on all our projects.

Diffusion of Metta or Loving Kindness:

Sabbe Satta;

(May all sentient beings),

Avera Hontu;

(Be free from enmity),

Abyapajjha hontu;

(Be free from ill will ),

Anigha hontu;

( Be free from suffering ),

Sukhi attanam pariharantu;

(Live a happy life ).

MAY ALL BEINGS BE WELL AND HAPPY

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

Lama Lopon and Members Jocelyn Hughes (left) and Vanessa Macleod (right)

Our 180th 'Buddhist Hour Broadcast' Team: (from front - left to right) Evelin Halls, Pennie White, Lenore Hamilton, Vanessa Macleod, Lisa Nelson, Isabella Hobbs, Amber Svensson, and Jocelyn Hughes

Buddha Chanting during our 180th Buddhist Hour Broadcast at Hillside Radio on 15 July 2001. Pictured left to right are: Lenore Hamilton, Anmber Svensson, Vanessa Macleod, Lisa Nelson, Isabella Hobbs, Jocelyn Hughes, Pam Adkins and Pennie White

Pictured at our Centre on the morning of our 180th Buddhist Hour Broadcast with our Teacher John D. Hughes are (from left to right) Lisa Nelson, Amber Svensson, Vanessa Macleod, Jocelyn Hughes, Rilla Oellien and Anita Svenssson

Buddha Chanting during our 180th Buddhist Hour Broadcast at Hillside radio on 15 July 2001

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