Presidents Report
There are some meetings when the stars align and things pull together for a fantastic night, and I believe what we experienced tonight was one of them. For the first time we held a Sponsors and Donors Night which aimed to recognise the relationship our Club has with its sponsors and to allow them to gain insights into the way the club functions and the organisations it supports through its fundraising and community services portfolios. Equally, the night served to highlight the charities and causes the Club supports and to provide an opportunity to hand over dedicated funds raised throughout the year.
To this end we welcomed representatives from organisations we will be donating funds to this Rotary year (who have not had funds dispersed to date) namely:
And from our sponsors, we welcomed:
With a cast of thousands in attendance and lots going on in the meeting, it was also a good time to focus on membership, and so we welcomed visitors: Sandra, Sam and Scott who attended to get a feel of the Club and what we do. Importantly we also welcomed our newest member Robyn as she was formally inducted into the Club at tonight’s meeting. Many thanks go here to our Membership Director Carol who’s working hard to ensure our Club grows in number, diversity and inclusivity.
The week that was:
Also on Sunday, Colin, Neville and I participated in the Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrises’ Community Connect event at Castle Hill Showground. This was a brilliant event to connect the community to local service clubs and organsiations that help and assist residents. Equally it was an amazing opportunity for each of these clubs to connect with each other and that’s exactly what we did - we liaised with Lions, Probus, Men’s and Women’s Sheds, the Country Women’s Association, Positive Vibes, singing groups and orchestras and so many more. Once again, I can’t speak highly enough of this event
And if that wasn’t enough for a Sunday, Neville and I also put in effort to this Sunday’s Mother’s Day Market by potting up plants for the Plant Stall, as well as making a trip to Glenorie Markets to procure more stallholders – and it did the trick- 3 extra stallholders as of midnight that night.
Upcoming events:
And to finish, as I’ve started doing at the end of each month, please see below a summary of all the activities the Club got up to in April 2023 – another big, busy and energetic month:
And that’s the Buzz my friends. Next Monday 08/05/2023 we have our Vocational visit to Bob’s car workshop, followed by a face-to-face meeting on Monday 15/05/2023 where we celebrate our annual Pride of Workmanship Awards ceremony. So, charge your batteries as it’s a busy time for the Club!! Regards Janelle
To this end we welcomed representatives from organisations we will be donating funds to this Rotary year (who have not had funds dispersed to date) namely:
- Homicide Victim’s Support Group (Grace’s Place);
- Hawkesbury Community Kitchen;
- Heart of the Nation;
- Cherrybrook Uniting Church;
- Cherrybrook Girl Guides.
- Street Side Medics
- 1st Cherrybrook Scouts
- Cherrybrook Rural Fire Service
And from our sponsors, we welcomed:
- The Dental Touch;
- Hills Motor Group;
- Yellow Brick Road.
- Ray White Real Estate Pennant Hills;
- Cherrybrook Pharmacy at Appletree Shopping Centre;
- Hills Storage – Galston;
- Martelli’s Fruit Market, Cherrybrook Shopping Village;
- Westleigh Pharmacy, Westleigh Shopping Village;
- Event Services International (ESI);
- Goods Rescued and Rehomed;
- Alfresco Shade;
With a cast of thousands in attendance and lots going on in the meeting, it was also a good time to focus on membership, and so we welcomed visitors: Sandra, Sam and Scott who attended to get a feel of the Club and what we do. Importantly we also welcomed our newest member Robyn as she was formally inducted into the Club at tonight’s meeting. Many thanks go here to our Membership Director Carol who’s working hard to ensure our Club grows in number, diversity and inclusivity.
The week that was:
- Just this past week we been involved in 3 ANZAC Day ceremonies each as moving and inspiring as the next. I reported on this in last week’s bulletin, but please take some time to look at the photo gallery that highlights what went on at the WPH-C Lions ANZAC Commemorative Dinner last Monday night.
- Last Thursday night I attended my final cluster President’s meeting, but at this meeting we invited our President Elect’s to hopefully facilitate communication and networking between clubs as we start to transition to the next Rotary year.
- On Friday and Saturday, Peter and Andrew, together with Stephanie Heighes from NTA, were in Canberra to attend the NTA Annual Dinner, at which Peter was the guest speaker. Peter did himself and the Club proud, and this indeed is a huge honour and recognition of the tremendous work he is doing on behalf of the Club particularly in securing and leading the Rotary Global Grant; in addition, Andrew used the opportunity to publicise ‘Teacher in the Box’ and how the Club is working hard to get this embedded into West Timor.
- On Sunday we prepped for the upcoming Mother’s Day Market by cleaning up the RFS/Girl Girls precinct and making sure everything is in order for this fantastic fundraiser this coming Saturday 6 May – so thanks here to Adrian, Ros H, Colin, David and Neville, and to Anne as the new Environmental Officer for coordinator on this front.
Also on Sunday, Colin, Neville and I participated in the Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrises’ Community Connect event at Castle Hill Showground. This was a brilliant event to connect the community to local service clubs and organsiations that help and assist residents. Equally it was an amazing opportunity for each of these clubs to connect with each other and that’s exactly what we did - we liaised with Lions, Probus, Men’s and Women’s Sheds, the Country Women’s Association, Positive Vibes, singing groups and orchestras and so many more. Once again, I can’t speak highly enough of this event
And if that wasn’t enough for a Sunday, Neville and I also put in effort to this Sunday’s Mother’s Day Market by potting up plants for the Plant Stall, as well as making a trip to Glenorie Markets to procure more stallholders – and it did the trick- 3 extra stallholders as of midnight that night.
Upcoming events:
- Tomorrow 02/05/2023 we have more signs going up for the Mother’s Day Market, as well as the Community Service team helping to relocate household goods from a family downsizing in Dural to a refugee family in Dee Why.
- Tomorrow night the Club contingent of 11 members and partners attending the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne at the end of the month will be getting together to plan what we’ll get up to at this very exciting event
- And on Thursday night 04/05, Neville and I will be attending an event that ties in very closely to what we’re working for at the Mother’s Day Market namely domestic violence, as we’ll be present at the Hills Domestic Violence Fundraising Dinner. The NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will be the guest speaker to help raise awareness of domestic and family violence. It’s not too late to attend so please feel free to join us!
- On Friday 05/05/2023 we’ll be busy preparing for the Mother’s Day Market which takes place the next day, Saturday 06/05/2023 at the RFS/Girl Guides precinct. This event is raising money for the Sanctuary – the Hills Women’s Shelter (which provides a refuge for women and children experiencing domestic violence) and The Hill’s Women’s Shed (which is an initiative of Positive Vibes and provides resources and education and training to help empower women and girls).
And to finish, as I’ve started doing at the end of each month, please see below a summary of all the activities the Club got up to in April 2023 – another big, busy and energetic month:
- 01/04 - Comedy for a Cause which was a fundraiser run by the Rotary Club of Dee Why Warringah (Collaboration)
- 7-14/04 -Visits to all current and potential sponsors (Public Image)
- 15/04 Bunnings BBQ (Fundraising)
- 15/04 – District Assembly at Epping Boys High School (District)
- 21/04 – Dinner at Il Posto North Epping (Social)
- 23/04 – Castle Hill Up Markets for potential stallholders (Fundraising)
- 23/04 – ANZAC Day service and rededication of Cenotaph at Hornsby RSL (Collaboration)
- 24/04 - ANZAC Commemorative Dinner with WPH-C Lions Club (Collaboration)
- 25/04 – ANZAC Day ceremony with Rotary Club of Beecroft (Collaboration)
- 26/04 – Goods Rescued and Rehomed items for Mother’s Day Market (Fundraising)
- 27/04 – Cluster Presidents’ meeting (District)
- 28-29/04 – International Director as Guest Speaker at Annual NTA Fundraising Dinner in Canberra (International)
- 30/04 - Community Connect event at Castle Hill Showground with Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrise (Community Services and Collaboration)
- 30/04 – Clean up Cherrybrook RFS/Girl Guide precinct (Community Services)
- 30/04 – Glenorie Markets for potential stallholders (Fundraising)
And that’s the Buzz my friends. Next Monday 08/05/2023 we have our Vocational visit to Bob’s car workshop, followed by a face-to-face meeting on Monday 15/05/2023 where we celebrate our annual Pride of Workmanship Awards ceremony. So, charge your batteries as it’s a busy time for the Club!! Regards Janelle
Australian Native Bees - Green Carpenter Bees
Green Carpenter Bees are glossy metallic green, with furry black hind legs for carrying pollen.
These spectacular bees (up to 17 mm long) are glossy metallic green with tints of yellow or blue. They cut 7 to 10 mm wide nest burrows in the flower stalks of the grass tree (Xanthorrhoea) or in other soft pithy dead timber. They are mainly found in QLD and NSW. Landclearing has caused the loss of these stunning bees from VIC and mainland areas of SA although they can still be found on Kangaroo Island in SA.
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Acknowledgement and Thanks to Aussie Bee for use of the text and photo used.
Source Which Native Bees Live in Your Area? (aussiebee.com.au) |
Night Report
Night report – Monday, 1 May 2023
7pm Call to Order: John Tchetchenian (Sergeant)
Acknowledgment of Country: Kaye Carter
Rotary Toast: Bob Davison – toasted Donors, Sponsors, Partners and the Rotary Community
Welcome by President Janelle
Welcome to a very special meeting and the first time we’re hosting this meeting – a Sponsors & Donors Night recognising the relationship our Club has with its sponsors and hopefully provides insights into the way the club functions and the organisations we support through its fundraising and community services portfolios. Equally, the night serves to highlight the charities and causes the Club supports and to provide an opportunity to hand over dedicated funds raised throughout the year.
Janelle acknowledged attendees present tonight: -
Janelle welcomed visitors and Robyn Hain who will be inducted on tonight.
Janelle spoke about the week that was for herself and many Rotarians from our club including;
Directors Reports
John Caruana (Fundraising)
Induction of Robyn Hain by Carol Russell
Carol presented Robyn to the meeting, spoke about what Rotary is all about and read Robyn’s bio.
Janelle presented Robyn with her Rotary folder, Rotary pin, barbeque apron and hat.
Robyn thanked everyone for her warm welcome.
Donors Segment presented by Janelle.
Janelle spoke about each Donor and their unique work done in the Community. Each Donor spoke about their passion and the difference monies given make in the lives of the people they support. Each Donor was presented with a printed and laminated acknowledgement of our support.
The Donors in attendance were.
Sponsors Segment presented by Sue Moore
Each sponsor was presented with a printed and laminated thank you. The sponsors present were.
Sergeant’s Session
Raffle draws: won by Ros Hogan and Lucy-Jade.
Heads & Tails: won by Janelle.
7pm Call to Order: John Tchetchenian (Sergeant)
Acknowledgment of Country: Kaye Carter
Rotary Toast: Bob Davison – toasted Donors, Sponsors, Partners and the Rotary Community
Welcome by President Janelle
Welcome to a very special meeting and the first time we’re hosting this meeting – a Sponsors & Donors Night recognising the relationship our Club has with its sponsors and hopefully provides insights into the way the club functions and the organisations we support through its fundraising and community services portfolios. Equally, the night serves to highlight the charities and causes the Club supports and to provide an opportunity to hand over dedicated funds raised throughout the year.
Janelle acknowledged attendees present tonight: -
- Representing the organisations, we will be donating funds to:
- Rosalie and Robert Taylor from the Homicide Victim’s Support Group.
- Stuart Rivas and his wife Suzie from Hawkesbury Community Kitchen;
- Joanne Struck representing Greg Page from Heart of the Nation.
- Rev Peter Chung from Cherrybrook Uniting Church.
- Judy Cuthbertson from Cherrybrook Girl Guides.
- Apologies from Dr Danny Nour from Street Side Medics, Nigel McDonald Scout Unit Leader, 1st Cherrybrook Scouts, Gerard from Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade.
- Hani from the Dental Touch at Thompson’s Corner
- Ricardo Raad from Hills Motor Group and
- Carol Russell from Yellow Brick Road.
- Apologies from Rashna and Mitchell Hann from Ray White Real Estate Pennant Hills.
Janelle welcomed visitors and Robyn Hain who will be inducted on tonight.
Janelle spoke about the week that was for herself and many Rotarians from our club including;
- Participation in three (3) ANZAC Day ceremonies.
- Attendance by Janelle at her final cluster President’s meeting also attended by Neville.
- On Friday and Saturday, Peter and Andrew, together with Stephanie Heighes from NTA, were in Canberra to attend the NTA Annual Dinner, at which Peter was the guest speaker. Peter did himself and the Club proud, and this indeed is a huge honour and recognition of the tremendous work he is doing on behalf of the Club particularly in securing and leading the Rotary Global Grant.
- On Sunday clean up prep for the upcoming Mother’s Day Market at the RFS/Girl Girls precinct. Thank you to Ros H, Colin, David and Neville.
- Sunday, Colin, Neville and Jenelle participated in the Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrises’ Community Connect event at Castle Hill Showground. This was a brilliant event to connect the community to local service clubs and organsiations that exist in the community to help and assist residences.
- Also on Sunday, Neville and Janelle potted plants for the Plant Stall as well as making a trip to Glenorie Markets to try and procure more stallholders – resulting in there (3) extra stallholders for our Mother’s Day Market
- Thursday 4 May 2023, Neville and Janelle will be present at the Hills Domestic Violence Fundraising Dinner. The NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will be the guest speaker at this event to help raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Directors Reports
John Caruana (Fundraising)
- Mother’s Day Markets with update presented by Neville Hansen. Monies going to The Hill’s Women’s Shelter and The Hill’s Women’s Shed.
- We have a Rotary Exchange Student Isla coming from Finland. Zoom meeting being arranged to meet Isla before she arrives.
- Spoke on his attendance and presentation at the NTA Annual Fundraising event in Canberra which was very well received by all.
- Updated us on the Vocational visit to Bob Whyms’ workshop on 8 May 2023 followed by dinner at Seven Hills RSL and the Pride of Workmanship Awards on 15 May 2023.
- Pennant Hills High School Fair 24 June 2023
- Taldumande, Pennant Hills – air conditioner replacement
- Stall at Julian Leesers King’s Coronation picnic – Colin and Michael attending
- Attendance at Sunrise Community event 29 April 2023. Potential guest speaker to follow up.
- Michelle’s Landfill at Dural – need assistance to move furniture to Dee Why
Induction of Robyn Hain by Carol Russell
Carol presented Robyn to the meeting, spoke about what Rotary is all about and read Robyn’s bio.
Janelle presented Robyn with her Rotary folder, Rotary pin, barbeque apron and hat.
Robyn thanked everyone for her warm welcome.
Donors Segment presented by Janelle.
Janelle spoke about each Donor and their unique work done in the Community. Each Donor spoke about their passion and the difference monies given make in the lives of the people they support. Each Donor was presented with a printed and laminated acknowledgement of our support.
The Donors in attendance were.
- Rosalie and Robert Taylor from the Homicide Victim’s Support Group.
- Stuart Rivas and his wife Suzie from Hawkesbury Community Kitchen.
- Joanne Struck representing Greg Page from Heart of the Nation.
- Rev Peter Chung from Cherrybrook Uniting Church.
- Judy Cuthbertson from Cherrybrook Girl Guides
Sponsors Segment presented by Sue Moore
Each sponsor was presented with a printed and laminated thank you. The sponsors present were.
- Hani Gerges from The Dental Touch at Thompson’s Corner
- Ricardo Raad from Hills Motor Group and
- Carol Russell from Yellow Brick Road
Sergeant’s Session
Raffle draws: won by Ros Hogan and Lucy-Jade.
Heads & Tails: won by Janelle.
Photos
ANZAC Commemeration Dinner
Superb Photography from Lion Geoff Irvine
Hi Janelle and Max,
As promised, a group of photos from last Monday evening’s Anzac Commemoration Dinner. I hope I haven’t missed anyone.
I’m not certain if all photos relate to your Club but wearing name badges helped me a lot.
What wonderful speakers we had and a life-or-death story brilliantly told by Captain Heng Khong. A story of desperate survival against incredible odds during those dark days in WW2. It must have been terrifying.
It is the first time we’ve had duo speakers using the question/answer format to entertain the audience. I've had good feedback.
It was a pleasure to welcome your members and share fellowship & fun, after all, we are all brothers & sisters in service and our communities benefit from our various projects.
We are looking forward to supporting your Triva Evening in August. Please send us an invitation in due course.
I’m sending the photos in large format in case some members what to share them with family and friends etc.
I was generally happy with my shoot even though some of the lighting conditions were challenging in that room. Down lights are not my favourite lighting - too many shadows.
Could you please distribute the shots to your members accordingly.
Enjoy and best wishes,
Your’s in Service
Geoff Irvine
As promised, a group of photos from last Monday evening’s Anzac Commemoration Dinner. I hope I haven’t missed anyone.
I’m not certain if all photos relate to your Club but wearing name badges helped me a lot.
What wonderful speakers we had and a life-or-death story brilliantly told by Captain Heng Khong. A story of desperate survival against incredible odds during those dark days in WW2. It must have been terrifying.
It is the first time we’ve had duo speakers using the question/answer format to entertain the audience. I've had good feedback.
It was a pleasure to welcome your members and share fellowship & fun, after all, we are all brothers & sisters in service and our communities benefit from our various projects.
We are looking forward to supporting your Triva Evening in August. Please send us an invitation in due course.
I’m sending the photos in large format in case some members what to share them with family and friends etc.
I was generally happy with my shoot even though some of the lighting conditions were challenging in that room. Down lights are not my favourite lighting - too many shadows.
Could you please distribute the shots to your members accordingly.
Enjoy and best wishes,
Your’s in Service
Geoff Irvine
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Peter - Guest Speaker at NTA Dinner 28/4/23
From: Phil Domaschenz
Subject: Thank you from the NTA
Dear Friends,
Wow – what a great night!!! NTA extends its sincere appreciation to all those that attended and otherwise supported our fund-raising dinner last Friday.
In total we raised an amazing $6500 with 104 guests.
This income is very important for continuing our work with poor farming communities in Eastern Indonesia. This is enough funds, for example, to provide 13 household water tanks.
Subject: Thank you from the NTA
Dear Friends,
Wow – what a great night!!! NTA extends its sincere appreciation to all those that attended and otherwise supported our fund-raising dinner last Friday.
In total we raised an amazing $6500 with 104 guests.
This income is very important for continuing our work with poor farming communities in Eastern Indonesia. This is enough funds, for example, to provide 13 household water tanks.
Special thanks to Peter Stanton for his presentation on NTAs work from a donors eye, Bapak Mohamad Syarif Alatas for his wonderful words on the NTA, Wendy Emerton for outlining the enormous contribution of Dr Colin Barlow, Pak Gede for the wonderful music, Berno for lending the sound equipment and to our donors and all that helped make the evening such a resounding success ...
Best wishes and many thanks to all
Phil
Best wishes and many thanks to all
Phil
Night Photos courtesy of Gino
Humour
Irish Jokes ... contributed by Edwina
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Irish
1. There was a power failure in a Dublin Department Store last week – and three hundred people were stranded on the escalators for more than two hours. ……………………………………. 2. “O’Leary, your glass is empty, will you be having another one ?” “And what would I be doing with two empty glasses ?” O’Leary replied. ………………………………. 3. Young Teresa came home with some dreadful news. “I’m pregnant” she cried. “And how do you know it’s yours ?” shouts her father. ………………………………… 4. PADDY: “Hey Shaun, what’s Mick’s surname ?” SHAUN: “Mick who ?” ………………………………….. 5. PADDY: “If you can guess how many pheasants I’ve got in me bag you can have both of them”. SHAUN: Three. …………………………………. 6. Mrs Murphy said: “ I don’t tink me husband has been faithful to me”. “Why’s that ?” said Mrs O’Toole. “Me last child don’t look anything like him”. ……………………………………. 7. Mrs O’Toole said: “I can only tell you this bit of scandal once because I promised Mrs O’Leary I would never repeat it” …………………………………… 8. Shaun and Molly sat up all night on their honeymoon – waiting for their conjugal relations to arrive. …………………………………… 9. Murphy had a rope hanging from a tree in his garden. Shamus asked him what it was for. “It’s me weather guide,” said Murphy. “If it’s swinging back and forth, it’s windy and if it’s wet, its been raining. …………………………………….. 10. Murphy was told by the Doctor he had two weeks to live – so he chose the last week in July and the first week in August. …………………………………… 11. Colleen dropped a Euro coin, intending it to fall into the blind man’s hat on the pavement, but missed. As quick as a flash, he scooped it up and put it in the hat. “You’re not blind” she said. “No I’m not” said Paddy, “It’s Murphy who’s blind. I’m just filling in for him while he’s gone to the pictures”. …………………………………… 12. “We’re looking for a Treasurer for the Christmas fund”, said Paddy. “Didn’t you take on a new one last month ?” said Murphy. “That’s the one we’re looking for”, Paddy replied. …………………………………….. 13. Father O’Flaherty asked Mrs O’Reilly how many children she had. "Four" was the reply. “That’s a good Catholic woman you are, and when will you be having the next ?” he asked. 14. “I’m not Father”, she replied. “I read that every fifth child born in the world is Chinese”. …………………………………. 15. The Dublin pensioners club go on a mystery tour every Wednesday and, to make it interesting, they have a sweep to guess where they are going. Shamus, the coach driver, has won five weeks on the trot. |
Very True... contributed by Cawas
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Laughter ... contributed by Cawas
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Something to brighten your day... contributed by Jim
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