Last Meeting Monday 2nd November 2020 - Food Safety Council
Today Brigitte Cox, Scientific Director Food Safety Council, gave us a basic, but extremely informative presentation on Food Hygiene.
She opened by reminding us that there are 4.1 million cases of food poisoning, with 86 deaths, in Australia each year. (Includes 1 million doctor visit)
Key cause is Food handling.
Key points cover includes
- Cook @ 75C and let microwave food stand
- Chill - refrigerate with 2 hours & thaw in the fridge
- Clean - Hand wash before handling food
- Separate cutting board & utensils & separate raw vs. cooked
There is no evidence that COVID 19 is spread thru food. We also went thru the sources of bacteria & Viruses.
Brigitte finished with a few tips for our Bunnings BBQs.
All members learnt something from the presentation.
International Toast:
News:
- All Monday meetings at 12.30pm remain on Zoom.
It looks like the hotels will not be viable until the New Year.
- Next BBQ confirmed as on November 7th.
Cyril/Angelo to meet Bunnings in regard to the numbers required each shift.
Howard to confirm all possible volunteers for the roster
- A few Melbourne Trifecta tickets left to be sold by Tuesday morning.
Call Angelo or Mark in need.
- Tree of Joy still being reviewed for this Xmas.
Awaiting OK from Chatswood Chase.
- Mark is compiling a list of Charities to receive donations on our Giving Night.
Suggestions are welcome, especially those Charities without Government funding.
- ROMAC have reduced costs by 65% by negotiating for patients to be no longer
classified as "Ïnternational". Well done Harold.
A message from Foundation Director Bill.
Here is your opportunity to become Centurions during the of November. Which is
FOUNDATION MONTH.
Please remember Foundation need funds to give Grants that we seek from time to time for our projects.
PLEASE DONATE. Only $100. About one cup of coffee per day for three weeks.
It is loose change for most of us. A small amount from your normal overseas travel you have saved this year.
Reminders:
- Monday November 30th AGM
- Monday December 7th. Giving night/Xmas Party.
- Wednesday Feb 3rd. D-Cafe training.
- June 12 - 16 International Convention - Taipei - See Angelo if interested.