President's Report |
Monday 7 April 2025 |
President’s introduction
Welcome members. Welcome to our guest speaker Marie Copp standing in for Stacy Jane - Escabags for Women. Carol will introduce Marie later.
Ten attended the District Assembly last Saturday. All learnt a lot and had the opportunity to meet directors of other clubs. Some of the presentations especially the regionalisation update and how District is supporting clubs are worth sharing with club members, so that will happen when I get them. Janelle may wish to share her DV one.
Thank you to club members and partners who attended the Pavillion Theatre pre-opening night performance last Wednesday to support raising money for District 9685's Respectful Relationships Educational Scholarships. About 40 attended under the Carlingford Club umbrella, the rest were mostly from Lions. Between the raffle run by Janelle and Nevile and the money from tickets the event raised about $900.
We will run another Mark Huddleston Fit for Purpose video (Are we relationship material) tonight.
Closing Remarks
Next week is a face–to-face meeting with a face–to-face meeting with Sue Sweeney - Cavalcade of History and Fashion. With some 16,000 garments, the aim of the organisation is to preserve social and cultural history through fashion, and to take these items to people for their enjoyment. Go here for more. The Cavalcade of History and Fashion.
Directors, current and next year please prepare your reports and plans. They are due back to Keith by 1 June. I will send out the word version of this years report that you can use to help. Also, next year’s directors should start to assemble your committee. Club members can be on more than one committee.
Our sister club (Coonabarabran) will again be running their food kiosk at the North West Equestrian Expo (the schoolkids, mostly NSW) from May 30 to June 3. Anne and I will be going to assist. It is a great experience if you have not been before. But you need to book accommodation now.
Thank you to Tony C, Adrian, Janelle and Mr David for taking the lead on the Democracy BBQ. Unfortunately Anne and I will be in NZ.
From the March/April District Newsletters.
If you do not have the “What’s on” and club calendar set up on your phone, please let Neville know so that a time can be arranged to do so.
If you have a duty role and are unable to do it please swap with someone else and let Sandra know.
If you are going on leave, please let Sandra know.
Rotary Leadership Institute. The club will pay for you to attend. Details in the Bulletin, including registration link.
Welcome members. Welcome to our guest speaker Marie Copp standing in for Stacy Jane - Escabags for Women. Carol will introduce Marie later.
Ten attended the District Assembly last Saturday. All learnt a lot and had the opportunity to meet directors of other clubs. Some of the presentations especially the regionalisation update and how District is supporting clubs are worth sharing with club members, so that will happen when I get them. Janelle may wish to share her DV one.
- Directors were given time to meet as a club and discuss what can be done to improve our club. A number of good ideas were put forward and will be fleshed out for consideration by the club.
Thank you to club members and partners who attended the Pavillion Theatre pre-opening night performance last Wednesday to support raising money for District 9685's Respectful Relationships Educational Scholarships. About 40 attended under the Carlingford Club umbrella, the rest were mostly from Lions. Between the raffle run by Janelle and Nevile and the money from tickets the event raised about $900.
We will run another Mark Huddleston Fit for Purpose video (Are we relationship material) tonight.
Closing Remarks
Next week is a face–to-face meeting with a face–to-face meeting with Sue Sweeney - Cavalcade of History and Fashion. With some 16,000 garments, the aim of the organisation is to preserve social and cultural history through fashion, and to take these items to people for their enjoyment. Go here for more. The Cavalcade of History and Fashion.
Directors, current and next year please prepare your reports and plans. They are due back to Keith by 1 June. I will send out the word version of this years report that you can use to help. Also, next year’s directors should start to assemble your committee. Club members can be on more than one committee.
Our sister club (Coonabarabran) will again be running their food kiosk at the North West Equestrian Expo (the schoolkids, mostly NSW) from May 30 to June 3. Anne and I will be going to assist. It is a great experience if you have not been before. But you need to book accommodation now.
Thank you to Tony C, Adrian, Janelle and Mr David for taking the lead on the Democracy BBQ. Unfortunately Anne and I will be in NZ.
From the March/April District Newsletters.
- Lots of great information and a highly recommended read.
- Another Expert Session is being run on May 3 at 10 am. These are well worth attending – they run for about an hour. This session is on maintaining a healthy club and Rotary 101. Register here.
If you do not have the “What’s on” and club calendar set up on your phone, please let Neville know so that a time can be arranged to do so.
If you have a duty role and are unable to do it please swap with someone else and let Sandra know.
If you are going on leave, please let Sandra know.
Rotary Leadership Institute. The club will pay for you to attend. Details in the Bulletin, including registration link.
So, Let’s stay safe look after each other and create magic.
My report tonight has a focus on the environment as April is Environment Month.
The following post from the Rotary Club of Ladner, Delta British Columbia, Canada 1 April 2025 gives a useful overview of Rotary’s focus on the Environment.
In April, Rotary puts a focus on the Environment, one of seven Areas of Focus. Amidst all the turmoil around us, as the global population reaching nearly eight billion, protecting the environment is increasingly important.
As we become distracted by the administration of our neighbour to the south, and perhaps even as we may feel some negative impact, we need to keep our eye on the ball of humanitarian service in the world.
The following post from the Rotary Club of Ladner, Delta British Columbia, Canada 1 April 2025 gives a useful overview of Rotary’s focus on the Environment.
In April, Rotary puts a focus on the Environment, one of seven Areas of Focus. Amidst all the turmoil around us, as the global population reaching nearly eight billion, protecting the environment is increasingly important.
As we become distracted by the administration of our neighbour to the south, and perhaps even as we may feel some negative impact, we need to keep our eye on the ball of humanitarian service in the world.
We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.
We empower communities to access grants and other resources, embrace local solutions, and spur innovation in an effort to address the causes and reduce the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.
We are qualified to take this initiative because we are a global group of problem solvers with diversified talents.
We have allocated $18.4 million in Foundation global grant funding over the past five years to environment-related causes through our support of community economic development and water, sanitation, and hygiene projects.
Your local Shires have a number of Environment focused events. Go here for Hornsby Shire. Calendar of Events | Hornsby Shire Council and here for the Hills Your Environment | The Hills Shire Council
We empower communities to access grants and other resources, embrace local solutions, and spur innovation in an effort to address the causes and reduce the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.
We are qualified to take this initiative because we are a global group of problem solvers with diversified talents.
We have allocated $18.4 million in Foundation global grant funding over the past five years to environment-related causes through our support of community economic development and water, sanitation, and hygiene projects.
Your local Shires have a number of Environment focused events. Go here for Hornsby Shire. Calendar of Events | Hornsby Shire Council and here for the Hills Your Environment | The Hills Shire Council
Night Report
Sgt David opened the meeting
Welcome to guest speaker, Marie Copp from Escabags and Rotary Member Denis.
Martin Collins raised a toast to Rotary Foundation and Maternal and Child Health Month.
President’s Report
Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Guest Speaker
Name: Marie Copp
Organisation: Escabags an Australian Registered Charity
Topic: Supporting Domestic Violence
Marie is the Community Engagement Officer at Esca bags and a Rotary member with Gregory Hills Rotary Club. Her key roles are applying for Government Grants and obtain more donations.
Marie is proud and passionate about her work with Escabags in the domestic and family abuse space providing non gender specific escape bags to many stockists and recipients.
Some of the contents of Escabags include SIM Card, personal safety alarms, first aid kits and personal items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and sanitary items. There are two (2) bags –one (1) for single adults and one (1) for Parent and Child which also includes nappy products.
There are over 1800 stockists in Australia including cafes, hairdressers, law firms and police cars and police stations.
Corporate Partners include The Mounties who donate a % of their gaming income back into the Community including to Escabags and Optus who provide SIM cards which are currently included in the Escabags. Also, Bendigo Bank is starting a pilot program with Westpac,
Nationally, Escabags distributed 4,500 last year and 14,000 since February 2020.
Escabags are handmade by volunteers across Australia.
Every Tuesday there is a Corporate Volunteer Day to assist in packing the Escabags which includes a Lunch and Learn session. This is booked out until August 2025!
A Golf Day is held annually as a Fundraiser and a Themed Event is also held as a Fundraiser.
The cost of supplying each Escabag is – single $45.00 and double $60.00.
Product donations are appreciated together with finding more stockists to support this initiative.
Introduced and thanked by Carol Russell (speaker host)
Webpage: https://escabags.org
Director’s Reports
General Business
Fit for Purpose – A Fit for Purpose Video by Mark Huddleston (Are we relationship material) was played.
Club Badges – Neville asked that any members who have ‘sticky’ name badges to let him know by Friday, 11 April 2025 and he will have them replaced by the Company we ordered from.
Welcome to guest speaker, Marie Copp from Escabags and Rotary Member Denis.
Martin Collins raised a toast to Rotary Foundation and Maternal and Child Health Month.
President’s Report
Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Guest Speaker
Name: Marie Copp
Organisation: Escabags an Australian Registered Charity
Topic: Supporting Domestic Violence
Marie is the Community Engagement Officer at Esca bags and a Rotary member with Gregory Hills Rotary Club. Her key roles are applying for Government Grants and obtain more donations.
Marie is proud and passionate about her work with Escabags in the domestic and family abuse space providing non gender specific escape bags to many stockists and recipients.
Some of the contents of Escabags include SIM Card, personal safety alarms, first aid kits and personal items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and sanitary items. There are two (2) bags –one (1) for single adults and one (1) for Parent and Child which also includes nappy products.
There are over 1800 stockists in Australia including cafes, hairdressers, law firms and police cars and police stations.
Corporate Partners include The Mounties who donate a % of their gaming income back into the Community including to Escabags and Optus who provide SIM cards which are currently included in the Escabags. Also, Bendigo Bank is starting a pilot program with Westpac,
Nationally, Escabags distributed 4,500 last year and 14,000 since February 2020.
Escabags are handmade by volunteers across Australia.
Every Tuesday there is a Corporate Volunteer Day to assist in packing the Escabags which includes a Lunch and Learn session. This is booked out until August 2025!
A Golf Day is held annually as a Fundraiser and a Themed Event is also held as a Fundraiser.
The cost of supplying each Escabag is – single $45.00 and double $60.00.
Product donations are appreciated together with finding more stockists to support this initiative.
Introduced and thanked by Carol Russell (speaker host)
Webpage: https://escabags.org
Director’s Reports
- Community Service – Anne Sharpe advised the meeting the there is an opportunity to mow the lawns at Kenthurst – Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 9.30am. Should only take a couple of hours with coffee afterwards.
- Fund Raising: Election barbeque and cake stall being held 3 May 2025. Tony Coote organising the barbeque and Janelle the cake stall. Next Bunnings barbeque 21 June 2025 at Bunnings Castle Hill
- International: Andrew has been spending time reviewing the budgets and implementation timeline. Andrew reported everything is close to the original budget and at this stage there is no need to use the contingency monies. The local government has been slow in contributing to the toilet construction. The planned date for completion of the toilets is April 2026. Given that there has been a change from clay bricks to concrete bricks, there has been a reduction in payments by Beneficiaries therefore a reduced barrier to entry for Beneficiaries. Teacher in a box – three (3) units have been provided to Bali Children’s Foundation. A laptop has been donated by Anglicare for a sixteen (16) year old boy and Andrew has installed Microsoft on the laptop.
- Membership: Carol reported that she had been speaking to Bramara who had declined to become a member due to Professional commitments, however, would like to actively be involved in volunteering.
- Public Image: Keith reported that he is still chasing Facebook to no avail! Keith has written to South Pacific again. Plan is to setup a new Facebook page.
- Vocational: Kerry reported that David Firth will attend the POW award night on 19 May 2025 at Hotel Pennant Hills. David will be the Master of Ceremonies. Heather, David’s wife will also be in attendance. Colin S has invited Mayors who have accepted his invitations.
- Youth: Janelle reported that a Youth meeting is to be held to organise next year’s Youth Plan. Ideas include sponsorship of RuffTrack students. Youth exchange – sourcing potential 2026 outbound students. Information session being held next week. There are twelve (12) applications for inbound 2025/2026. The issue is finding clubs in a position to host.
- Domestic Violence - Janelle reported that there have been Educational Scholarships awarded and there have been ten (10) Bursaries disbursed so far in regional community groups. The fundraiser arranged by Carlingford Club was a success. May is DV awareness month and there is a Webinar being presented on 28 May 2025. Topic area – Engaging Men. Carol congratulated Janelle on her presentation at District Assembly over the last weekend.
General Business
Fit for Purpose – A Fit for Purpose Video by Mark Huddleston (Are we relationship material) was played.
Club Badges – Neville asked that any members who have ‘sticky’ name badges to let him know by Friday, 11 April 2025 and he will have them replaced by the Company we ordered from.
