President's Report
Hi all,
Since our last formal meeting it has been a busy time. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday Night, 13 May for Pride of Workmanship.
Updates from past weeks:
Since our last formal meeting it has been a busy time. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday Night, 13 May for Pride of Workmanship.
Updates from past weeks:
- On Wednesday night, 24 April, 10 Club members went to the Pavilion Theatre at the Castle Hill Showgrounds to see Caravan. It was a very funny play and we all enjoyed ourselves.
- On Thursday morning, ANZAC Day, Janelle, Anne & Colin S and I attended the Dawn service at the Hornsby RSL at 4:30am. Approx 3,000 to 4,000 people attended the service. Following the service, we went back to the Hornsby RSL for a Gunfire Breakfast – chips, sausage, omelette, bacon, croissant and free tea and coffee. Breakfast was served by the SES. A very memorable breakfast. On ANZAC Day afternoon, Colin S and I attended the Beecroft ANZAC service with afternoon tea provided by the Beecroft Girl Guides.
- On Monday night, 29 April, the Club did a Vocational Visit to Grace’s Place and 23 Members and Partners attended. Martha was just the perfect host. When we arrived, we had tea, coffee and biscuits and then Martha took us for a tour of the premises. The Club has been involved with Graces’ Place for a number of years now. Approx 18 months ago the Club joined a working bee to help finish the inside when it was being constructed (flat pack Saturday). Approx 12 months ago we attended the official opening, but it was great to return again and see it in operation and what a difference it is making. We then had pizza organised by Kerry. Thank you to Kerry for organising the visit and thank you to Martha for having us.
- On Saturday 4 May, there were 9 incoming Board members who attended the District Assembly at the Western Sydney University. It was a very informative day and different to normal. There were 2 hours of presentations on Vision etc for next year and then everyone broke up into workshops before and after lunch. A very good District Assembly. In the evening of 4 May (may the 4th be with you), 8 of the Club attended the Norwest Sunrise Trivia Night at the Wesley Uniting Church, Castle Hill. The theme was “Star Wars“. We had a very enjoyable night but did not do too well in the scoring.
- We had our Mother’s Day Market scheduled for Sunday 5th May at the Cherrybrook RFS however, due to the weather forecast, it was decided at 630am to cancel the event. This decision was not taken lightly but with the information we had at that point in time, it was the best decision. We had the Club members and Stallholders best interest in mind. The decision has cost the Club a couple of hundred dollars on expenditure we could not redeem. Let's hope the weather is better for our next Markets.
- On Monday night, 6 May we had a meeting at the Vicar of current and incoming Membership Directors & Presidents for Stuart Armstrong’s and Mercedes Durante’s Clusters. We had 23 attendees and representatives talked from 11 Clubs. Each Club talked for 7-10 mins about membership, what has worked, what did not work and any new ideas. It was a great night, and it was great to see people share their experiences about Membership. More importantly, it was good to see people collaborate and make new connections.
- International Student Commitment. Please remember this is a commitment by the Club. We all need to get involved and help the Host families. If you are going somewhere, please ask the Host Family if you can take Iisa. For example, the Footy on Friday night or something you like to do i.e. go out for dinner. There are multiple benefits, Good for you, good for Iisa, respite for the Host family.
- Rotary Leadership Institute Courses (RLI): RLI is a training course offered to Rotarians to develop their skills in leadership and management within Clubs to improve performance, knowledge and enjoyment in leading or helping to lead Clubs in the District. The next course is on 17-18-19 May 2024. Run via Zoom and starts on Friday night. Full details in the District Newsletter.
- The Club has been approached by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay to become involved in a national activity to raise funds for the Men’s Health Education Rural Van (a Mobile Home fitted out to provide on-site checks for men’s health issues currently being used in rural towns). Funds are to be raised by donating the proceeds from Bunnings barbeques to be held on 10-11 August 2024. This invitation has gone out to a large number of clubs. Approved that we become involved in with this event. They need some $130K p.a.
- Next Years District Conference will be on 21-22 March 2025 and at the Pullman Penrith.
- Centurions: It would be very nice to have all members as Centurions. This is achieved by placing $100 in our General Account and letting Bob know. We currently have 16 of the Club as Centurions and we have two months to go. Please talk to David and thanks to everyone.
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That’s it for the week so let’s look after each other, stay safe and let’s do it.
Remember to check “What’s On” for what’s on. Yours in Rotary, Neville Hansen |
