Presidents Report
Last week I pre-empted the Club’s involvement with the Black Dog Institute’s event, ‘One Foot Forward 2022’. This saw a dozen Club members head off to Metcalfe Park Pyrmont last Sunday to cook up a BBQ feast for the participants of this fantastic event. Participants went off in two waves, either participating in a 4 or 8km walk and in the process raised funds for mental health, as well as creating conversations about mental health and promoting help-seeking behaviours. So, a huge thank you to the organisers of this event Tony C and Adrian, to leading hands Colin S and Douglas, and to all the club members who helped on the day, namely, Bob D, Kerry, Colin Mc, Peter, Keith, Andrew, George, and I. While it was an early start, we had a fantastic time, enjoying great comradery and being thanked by the organisers and participants alike on a job well done. Because we value and support the work of Black Dog, we’ll be donating $1000 back to the Institute from our efforts in this fundraiser.
In the annual Club tradition, we celebrated the pending Melbourne Cup at last night’s meeting. We were challenged by our Turf Accountant’s (AKA Jim) quiz, although Bev proved her knowledge of the form guide and took out the winning prize here. We did fashions in the field, with new member Sue showing her style and taking out the filly’s prize, while Angelo trumped in the stallion’s category. Congratulations to all the winners of the various sweeps.
At this already very full meeting we took the opportunity to recognise membership by inducting new member Sue and welcome her to the Club. Sue is sponsored by Alex, will be mentored by Anne and join in the activities of the fundraising committee. In fact, in Sue joining as a new member, the Club now meets the Rotary benchmark of 30% female membership. During this membership session we also took the opportunity to recognise Colin Mc by conferring him as an Honorary member of the Club. Colin has a long and distinguished membership with the Club, being President in 2011-12, a Paul Harris recipient, having sponsored numerous exchange students and always taking an active role in Club events. Margaret his wife has also been an enthusiastic and supportive Club partner and currently serves on the PRT team. Colin and Margaret have assured us they will still be big supporters of the Club – so expect to see them around and about at key Club events.
And just finally a reminder for next week. The meeting on Monday 07 November is not taking place, in lieu of Club members attending the event this Friday night 04 November to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Carlingford. So, the next meeting will be a Zoom meeting on Monday 14 November, where several us will join in from the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran, where we’ll be based to formalise the sister relationship between the two clubs. During this time period, two Club activities will be happening: firstly, community support of Grace’s Place at Doonside on Saturday 12 November (as discussed by Colin S and I last night and to be followed up by email) and secondly, the social car trip to the Central Coast being organised by Alan Paynter on Sunday 13 November.
And that’s the buzz for the week. Stay safe and travel well. Janelle
In the annual Club tradition, we celebrated the pending Melbourne Cup at last night’s meeting. We were challenged by our Turf Accountant’s (AKA Jim) quiz, although Bev proved her knowledge of the form guide and took out the winning prize here. We did fashions in the field, with new member Sue showing her style and taking out the filly’s prize, while Angelo trumped in the stallion’s category. Congratulations to all the winners of the various sweeps.
At this already very full meeting we took the opportunity to recognise membership by inducting new member Sue and welcome her to the Club. Sue is sponsored by Alex, will be mentored by Anne and join in the activities of the fundraising committee. In fact, in Sue joining as a new member, the Club now meets the Rotary benchmark of 30% female membership. During this membership session we also took the opportunity to recognise Colin Mc by conferring him as an Honorary member of the Club. Colin has a long and distinguished membership with the Club, being President in 2011-12, a Paul Harris recipient, having sponsored numerous exchange students and always taking an active role in Club events. Margaret his wife has also been an enthusiastic and supportive Club partner and currently serves on the PRT team. Colin and Margaret have assured us they will still be big supporters of the Club – so expect to see them around and about at key Club events.
And just finally a reminder for next week. The meeting on Monday 07 November is not taking place, in lieu of Club members attending the event this Friday night 04 November to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Carlingford. So, the next meeting will be a Zoom meeting on Monday 14 November, where several us will join in from the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran, where we’ll be based to formalise the sister relationship between the two clubs. During this time period, two Club activities will be happening: firstly, community support of Grace’s Place at Doonside on Saturday 12 November (as discussed by Colin S and I last night and to be followed up by email) and secondly, the social car trip to the Central Coast being organised by Alan Paynter on Sunday 13 November.
And that’s the buzz for the week. Stay safe and travel well. Janelle
Queen Mary University London - 30th October
Night Report
Sergeant Cawas called the meeting to order and called on Anne Sharpe for the night’s toast.
Welcome by President
President Janelle Craig welcomed members and guests to a special Melbourne Cup meeting one which will include welcoming a new member and conferring an Honorary membership on another.
Janelle welcomed our new member, Sue Moore, to our happy and vibrant club, Janelle also welcomed Tony Makin’s brother visiting from England, as well as Tony Knight who joined us from the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran, special welcome to Patricia Baseley. and to the partners: Lola, Rashna, Bev, Joy, Pamela, Lyn, Dianne, Julianne, Jill, Kaija, Glenda, Gwen, Margaret.
Special welcome was extended to Edwina after her illness.
Janelle gave a quick update of the week that was and the week that will be, citing
Janelle advised the club that so far only four members will be attending the Carlingford Rotary Club’s meeting on Friday
Directors Reports
Community - Colin Sharpe
International – Peter Stanton
Jim Simpson
Janelle also conferred an Honorary Membership on Colin McGowan and thanked him for his years of service with special mention of some his great achievements as previous Club President. Janelle also advised Colin and Margaret to continue to participate any time in the club’s activities as they are both very welcome
Turf Accountant Session and Fashion Stakes
Jim Simpson conducted a 10 questions quiz on the Melbourne Cup and general knowledge questions about Melbourne. The winner was Bev with 7 out of 10. Most of the answers to the Quiz were in fact on a sheet about the Cup on all the tables. If anyone bothered to read the flier. Good one Jim!!
The fashion stakes were won by Sue Moore and Angelo Casamento
Other Matters
Kaye advised members that the North Ryde Rotary Club is raising funds by selling Christmas puddings for the East Moree Public School. She bought some in the past and they are delicious. All interested members can contact her.
Closing Remarks
The Club’s President thanked everyone for attending and thanked Carol for her membership drive. Janelle also thanked Colin and Margaret McGowan and extended the club’s invitation to all its events in the future.
There is no Zoom meeting next Monday as the Club is Joining the Rotary Club of Carlingford this Friday. The next meeting will be via zoom with the Coonabarabran Club joining in.
Welcome by President
President Janelle Craig welcomed members and guests to a special Melbourne Cup meeting one which will include welcoming a new member and conferring an Honorary membership on another.
Janelle welcomed our new member, Sue Moore, to our happy and vibrant club, Janelle also welcomed Tony Makin’s brother visiting from England, as well as Tony Knight who joined us from the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran, special welcome to Patricia Baseley. and to the partners: Lola, Rashna, Bev, Joy, Pamela, Lyn, Dianne, Julianne, Jill, Kaija, Glenda, Gwen, Margaret.
Special welcome was extended to Edwina after her illness.
Janelle gave a quick update of the week that was and the week that will be, citing
- Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward fundraising BBQ at Pyrmont
- Working on sister relationship with Rotary Club of Coonabarabran which will see Janelle head up Coonabarabran on 14 November and where we’ll link up to Zoom meeting
- Friday night’s (4 November) Rotary Club of Carlingford’s 50th anniversary at Muirfield Golf Club that some members will be attending
Janelle advised the club that so far only four members will be attending the Carlingford Rotary Club’s meeting on Friday
Directors Reports
Community - Colin Sharpe
- The club received a request for assistance from “Grace’s Place” for 12 November to help with gardening, furniture set up and decorations for a ministerial visit to the facility prior to the official opening. They need about 10 volunteers so if anyone can help on that day please get back to Colin.
- Cawas advised members that we will be putting together the baubles for the “Tree of Joy” on Wednesday night at his place at 7:30 PM (Not one minute earlier)
- There was a slight problem with last Monday’s Polio train ride at Cherrybrook station. Our participants missed the Rotary club members who were on an earlier train. consequently, the trip finished at Tullawong where Janelle, Colin, Anne and David met other Rotary members. The club also made a US$1,000 donation to the cause.
- As John was absent, Janelle spoke on his behalf.
- The club’s proposed Christmas Market is scheduled for the 3rd of December. This is a new method of fundraising for the club. We will have stalls and will have our BBQ, a cake stall, and a plant stall. The club will be looking to members and staff to start preparing for this event. We are contacting a number of local stall holders to set up their wares and so far, we have 10 space holders. We are looking for at least 20 stalls. The event will be held at the RFS and Scout Hall in Cherrybrook,
- Anne Sharpe encouraged talented members and partners to start preparing Art & Craft for the event
International – Peter Stanton
- Members’ trip to Flores in Indonesia is in two weeks time, starting with a social visit to Bali. Four members will be going to Flores to witness the progress on the building of the tanks and other facilities, they will also be meeting with members of the Rotary Club of Semanyak and Village members.
- A US$50k grant will be sought to build 100 tanks and WC facilities in the region.
- The club will also be donating 10 refurbished laptops. Thank you to Andrew for doing all the work there.
- The club will be trialling a software in Indonesia called “Teacher in a Box” which has been successful in other places such as Africa.
Jim Simpson
- Advised the club that Adrian Sonego suffered a seizure last week and that he is undergoing a lot of tests at the SAN. He appears to be recovering well and he is able to receive phone calls.
- Bernard is also making progress following his operation and is starting to eat (liquids at the moment). He will be moved to a rehab ward to undergo rehabilitation treatment for two to three weeks.
- Alan advised the club of Annual Car Run scheduled 13 November starting at McDonalds at Thornleigh and finishing at the Japanese Gardens in East Gosford. Members will be provided with more details in due course.
- Tony reminded members of the TAFE lunch on 11 November.
- The club’s Kris Kringle is scheduled for 28 November. This year we will have Karaoke so bring your best voices
- Tony formally thanked Adrian for organising the BBQ on Sunday for the Black Dog Institute and thanked Douglas and Andrew for the special efforts before and on the day.
- Tony also advised the Club that George has finalised the audit of the Club’s Annual Accounts and thanked him for his efforts in this regard
- Carol introduced the new member to the Clun Sue Moore and asked her sponsor Alex to give a short bio to the Club. Sue was formally inducted to the Club by President Janelle. Welcome Sue
Janelle also conferred an Honorary Membership on Colin McGowan and thanked him for his years of service with special mention of some his great achievements as previous Club President. Janelle also advised Colin and Margaret to continue to participate any time in the club’s activities as they are both very welcome
Turf Accountant Session and Fashion Stakes
Jim Simpson conducted a 10 questions quiz on the Melbourne Cup and general knowledge questions about Melbourne. The winner was Bev with 7 out of 10. Most of the answers to the Quiz were in fact on a sheet about the Cup on all the tables. If anyone bothered to read the flier. Good one Jim!!
The fashion stakes were won by Sue Moore and Angelo Casamento
Other Matters
Kaye advised members that the North Ryde Rotary Club is raising funds by selling Christmas puddings for the East Moree Public School. She bought some in the past and they are delicious. All interested members can contact her.
Closing Remarks
The Club’s President thanked everyone for attending and thanked Carol for her membership drive. Janelle also thanked Colin and Margaret McGowan and extended the club’s invitation to all its events in the future.
There is no Zoom meeting next Monday as the Club is Joining the Rotary Club of Carlingford this Friday. The next meeting will be via zoom with the Coonabarabran Club joining in.
Humour
Telephone ... contributed by Jim
Several men are in the locker room of a golf club. A cellular phone on a bench rings and a man engages the hands-free speaker function and begins to talk. Everyone else in the room stops to listen.
MAN: "Hello."
WOMAN: "Hi Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?"
MAN: "Yes."
WOMAN: "I'm at the shops now and found this beautiful leather coat. It's only $3,000. Is it OK if I buy it?"
MAN: " Sure, go ahead if you like it that much."
WOMAN: "I also stopped by the Lexus dealership and saw the new models. I saw one I really liked."
MAN: "How much?"
WOMAN: "$125,000."
MAN: "OK, but for $125,000 I want it with all the options."
WOMAN: "Great! Oh, and one more thing. I was just talking to Janie and found out that the house I wanted last year is back on the market. They're asking $3,850,000 for it."
MAN: "Well, then go ahead and make an offer of $3,750,000. They'll probably take it. If not, we can go the extra hundred thousand if it's what you really want."
WOMAN: "OK. I'll see you later! I love you so much!"
MAN: "Bye! I love you, too."
The man hangs up. The other men in the locker room are staring at him in astonishment, mouths wide open.
He turns and asks, "Anyone know whose phone this is?"
MAN: "Hello."
WOMAN: "Hi Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?"
MAN: "Yes."
WOMAN: "I'm at the shops now and found this beautiful leather coat. It's only $3,000. Is it OK if I buy it?"
MAN: " Sure, go ahead if you like it that much."
WOMAN: "I also stopped by the Lexus dealership and saw the new models. I saw one I really liked."
MAN: "How much?"
WOMAN: "$125,000."
MAN: "OK, but for $125,000 I want it with all the options."
WOMAN: "Great! Oh, and one more thing. I was just talking to Janie and found out that the house I wanted last year is back on the market. They're asking $3,850,000 for it."
MAN: "Well, then go ahead and make an offer of $3,750,000. They'll probably take it. If not, we can go the extra hundred thousand if it's what you really want."
WOMAN: "OK. I'll see you later! I love you so much!"
MAN: "Bye! I love you, too."
The man hangs up. The other men in the locker room are staring at him in astonishment, mouths wide open.
He turns and asks, "Anyone know whose phone this is?"
Age Pensioner ... contributed by Jim
Yesterday my daughter e-mailed me again asking why I didn't do something useful with my time..........
Like sitting around the pool and drinking wine is not a good thing.
Talking about my "doing something useful" seems to be her favourite topic of conversation.
She was "only thinking of me" and suggested I go down to the senior centre and hang out with the guys.
I did this and when I got home last night I decided to teach her a lesson about staying out of my business.
I e-mailed her and told her that I had joined a parachute club.
She replied, "Are you nuts? You are 70 years old, and now you're going to start jumping out of airplanes?"
I told her that I even got a membership card and e-mailed a copy to her.
She immediately telephoned me, "Good grief, where are your glasses! This is a membership to a Prostitute Club, not a Parachute Club."
"Oh man, I'm in trouble again; I really don't know what to do... I signed up for five jumps a week."
The line went quiet and her friend picked up the phone and said that she had fainted.
Life as a senior citizen is not getting any easier but sometimes it can be fun ...
Like sitting around the pool and drinking wine is not a good thing.
Talking about my "doing something useful" seems to be her favourite topic of conversation.
She was "only thinking of me" and suggested I go down to the senior centre and hang out with the guys.
I did this and when I got home last night I decided to teach her a lesson about staying out of my business.
I e-mailed her and told her that I had joined a parachute club.
She replied, "Are you nuts? You are 70 years old, and now you're going to start jumping out of airplanes?"
I told her that I even got a membership card and e-mailed a copy to her.
She immediately telephoned me, "Good grief, where are your glasses! This is a membership to a Prostitute Club, not a Parachute Club."
"Oh man, I'm in trouble again; I really don't know what to do... I signed up for five jumps a week."
The line went quiet and her friend picked up the phone and said that she had fainted.
Life as a senior citizen is not getting any easier but sometimes it can be fun ...
Guide to Zen... contributed by Neville
Cough Medicine ... contributed by Cawas
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Chemist walks into his shop to find a guy leaning against the wall.
"What’s wrong with him?" he asks his assistant. "He came in for cough syrup", the assistant explains "but as we are out of it I gave him laxatives instead." "What!" the horrified chemist exclaims,"you cannot treat a cough with laxatives!" "Sure you can", the assistant declares, "look at him - he’s way too scared to cough." *And that's how the term "shit scared" was coined! |
