President's Report
Hi All, well it was a very good and busy meeting last night on Zoom and it was really great for Iisa’s parents (Karoliina and Alpo) to meet the Club. We had some 30 members and guests attend the meeting.
The main topic of the meeting was on Regionalisation and particularly Club preferences on the Rotary Community Groups. We used the technology of Zoom so the Club could have good representation into the process. I was very happy with the outcomes and now the Board will ratify this outcome before submitting to the Regionalisation Pilot before 29th Oct. Thanks everyone.
Updates from past week:
So, this week:
Remember to check “What’s On” for what’s on.
For your information, attached is a list of events for September:
The main topic of the meeting was on Regionalisation and particularly Club preferences on the Rotary Community Groups. We used the technology of Zoom so the Club could have good representation into the process. I was very happy with the outcomes and now the Board will ratify this outcome before submitting to the Regionalisation Pilot before 29th Oct. Thanks everyone.
Updates from past week:
- Well, Iisa again had a couple of big weeks, and Iisa gave an update on her exciting travels.
- 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 pls ask the Host Family if you can take Iisa. 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, currently open for registrations is 27-28-29 Oct 2023. Carol has now registered for this course. Run via Zoom and starts on Friday night. Anne completed the course on 11-13 Aug and was very impressed and will talk about it more at our next meeting. Future dates are 23-24-25 Feb 2024, and 17-18-19 May 2024.
- Social Events – Carol & Anne have put out an email making some recommendations and asking for suggestions. Can everyone pls reply to this email promptly.
- Thank you to everyone who was involved in the Garage Sale, overall very successful. Special thanks to those people who went the extra mile, Anne, Colin, Janelle, Bob, Bev. Janelle gave us a full wrap up on the Garage Sale.
- Thank you to everyone involved in making the Science Experience a success last week for Ella & Tahni. They had a fantastic week. Tony, Glenda, Colin, Anne, Cawas, Rosemary and Janelle. Rosemary gave us an update on the week.
- Regional Council Elections: Candidates have now been Announced – Presidents can vote from the 17 Oct. This will be discussed at the Board meeting on 18 Oct.
- Cluster Meeting: The Presidents had a Cluster Meeting in our area last Thursday night and the topics were: 1. Regionalisation and nominating how we would like to be Grouped and 2: Domestic and Family Violence Walks.
- Scatter meeting week starting 23 Oct. We will not have a meeting that week but I am asking you to visit other Clubs and other organisations to pick up ideas and reach out to other organisations that might like to visit us. I will provide a list of Clubs and organisations as a starting list.
So, this week:
- BBQ at WPH Public School on Thursday 12 Oct, Adrian is looking after this.
- Referendum BBQ and Cake Stall on Saturday 14 Oct also at WPH Public School. Janelle is looking after this.
- The Rotary Club of Beecroft has their Young at Heart Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 21 October, 2pm - 4 pm at Beecroft Community Hall
- Kenthurst’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 28th October at Rydges Norwest, Baulkham Hills
- Next Monday night is at The Vicar and The Rotary Club of Beecroft will be attending plus we have two speakers so another big night. Need some people there approx. 6pm to help setup the tables.
Remember to check “What’s On” for what’s on.
For your information, attached is a list of events for September:
Night Report
Night Report for Monday 9th October 2023
John C opened the meeting and welcomed all present including a very special welcome to Iisa’s parents Karolina and Alpo all the way from Finland, and to past AG Robert Erskine.
Alan Paynter presented toast for the evening to peace – a fitting response for where we currently sit with world events.
President’s Report
Refer to the President’s Report in the bulletin.
Director’s Reports
Garage Sale / Market / Car Boot Sale Wrap up
Janelle reported on the success of this event which is showing a profit of approx. $8,300. She discussed feedback from members, partners, and stallholders on things that worked and those issues that need improvement. The Key Learnings from the event are that:
Regionalisation – Rotary Community Groups
Neville discussed the importance of the Club considering Regionalisation, and in particular the formation of Rotary Community Groups. Tonight’s session sought input from members as to how we as a Club would like to be grouped with other Clubs. This process saw the Club undertake an online poll in response to 7 questions, the cumulative results of which, will be fed back to District to assist in the Regionalisation development process.
General Business
Neville presented a list of current activates coming up and for all to take note. Next Monday night is at The Vicar and the Rotary Club of Beecroft will be attending plus two speakers. Ideally, we need some people there around 6pm to setup the tables.
John C opened the meeting and welcomed all present including a very special welcome to Iisa’s parents Karolina and Alpo all the way from Finland, and to past AG Robert Erskine.
Alan Paynter presented toast for the evening to peace – a fitting response for where we currently sit with world events.
President’s Report
Refer to the President’s Report in the bulletin.
Director’s Reports
- Community Services: Colin reported on Community Service events in recent weeks including: Clean-up day at Pennant Hills thanks to Kaye and Ryman family; Tree of Joy team actions continue as required; Tree planting at WPHPS by Kaye and David; Shade cover design for Goods Rescued and Rehomed; Westleigh Village meeting with Marketing Manager re possible projects - no community service ones identified yet but possibility of fundraising and club promotion at the Village. He also outlined the upcoming BBQ at WPH Public School on Thursday 12/10/2023 and handed over to Adrian will talk this through in more detail.
- International: Peter discussed the upcoming one-week NTA Donor’s Trip to Flores in Indonesia, which will see Janelle and Andrew action some of the initial activities as part of the Club’s successful WASH global grant. Andrew also gave a quick update on Teacher in a Box, in which he thanked Tim S for assistance in work to enable the easier uploading of material onto laptops, as well as indicating that 3 laptops will be taken over to Flores on this Donor’s Trip.
- Youth: In Cawas’ absence Rosemary reported on the success of the program our Club runs in conjunction with our sister Rotary Club in Coonabarabran. This saw two students, from Coonabarabran High School, Tahni and Ella participate in the three day “Science Experience’ at Macquarie University as well as have a fantastic time visiting key points of interest around Sydney. Thank you to everyone involved in making the Science Experience a success this week, especially hosts – Tony & Glenda, and Youth Director Cawas. Rosemary also advised that Chris from Redfield College had been interviewed and will be supported by the Club to attend the Engineering Summer School in December.
- Public Image: Keith reported on his work in this portfolio with regarding to the use of Instagram.
- Vocational: Kerry advised that the next Vocational Visit will be on Monday 30/10/2023 to Alfresco Shades.
- Club Services: In Anne’s absence, Colin reminded members and partners now is a good to register for the District Conference in Terrigal in March 2024.
- Membership: Carol reported that Todd will undertake his Rotary 101 training after the Zoom meeting tonight and will be inducted into the Club at next Monday’s face-to-face meeting.
- Social: Carol also advised that a new Social Committee, consisting herself, Sandra, and Lucy had been formed and they are starting to get a program organised. If members of the previous Social Committee or anyone else is interested in joining please let Carol know.
- Fundraising: Janelle reported on two upcoming fundraisers: firstly the Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall, Saturday 14/10/2023, 7am-3pm at West Pennant Hills Public School; and secondly the Wine Packing Fundraiser, Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 November, 9am – 5pm, at Amaroo Park. Rosters for both events sit in the Club’s ‘What’s On’ app.
- RYEP: Iisa reported on her week, which as usual, has been incredibly busy including participating in a dance workshop at Sydney Dance Company (big thank you to Ros H for making this possible); attending parties with school friends; undertaking the Bay walk over and around the Iron Cove Bridge; swimming at Bondi Beach; eating with and escaping from Escape Rooms with the students from Coonabarabran; and attending a twilight jazz festival at Ebeneeza and dancing until late!! She’s now back to school following the school holidays and due to change host families from the Craigs to the Tchetchenians on 29/10/2023.
Garage Sale / Market / Car Boot Sale Wrap up
Janelle reported on the success of this event which is showing a profit of approx. $8,300. She discussed feedback from members, partners, and stallholders on things that worked and those issues that need improvement. The Key Learnings from the event are that:
- Garage Sale customers are different from Market customers:
- only want to do Garage Sale not interested in Market Stalls
- If keep model, take full garage for Rotary next time
- Fundraising Committee to meet and review.
Regionalisation – Rotary Community Groups
Neville discussed the importance of the Club considering Regionalisation, and in particular the formation of Rotary Community Groups. Tonight’s session sought input from members as to how we as a Club would like to be grouped with other Clubs. This process saw the Club undertake an online poll in response to 7 questions, the cumulative results of which, will be fed back to District to assist in the Regionalisation development process.
General Business
Neville presented a list of current activates coming up and for all to take note. Next Monday night is at The Vicar and the Rotary Club of Beecroft will be attending plus two speakers. Ideally, we need some people there around 6pm to setup the tables.
Night Photos
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The Science Experience
Many thanks to Tony for the write-up, and photos from Anne, Robert & Tony C.
It was a real pleasure for Glenda and I to host Ella Atkinson and Tahni Bowmaker from Coonabarabran High School to attend the 3-day Science Experience at Macquarie University. They were lots of fun! We admired their energy and maturity. They had a very busy week with The Science Experience, a Turkish dinner at Newtown and an escape room experience on Thursday. Finally, the club hosted the girls for Dinner at Enzo's at Dural where we had a great Italian meal and a lot of chatter.
Their feedback from the Science Experiencewas very positive and it is definitely a programme for our club to support in future years.
Thanks to Cawas for making the trip happen and Colin, Anne, Janelle, Georgia and Iisa for taking the girls out for Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Tony Coote
Their feedback from the Science Experiencewas very positive and it is definitely a programme for our club to support in future years.
Thanks to Cawas for making the trip happen and Colin, Anne, Janelle, Georgia and Iisa for taking the girls out for Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Tony Coote
Humour
From the Rolls Royce Staff Magazine... contributed by Tony C
Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist!! (true story)..
Scientists at Rolls Royce built a gun specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners and military jets all travelling at maximum velocity.
The idea is to simulate the frequent incidents of collisions with airborne fowl to test the strength of the windshields.
American engineers heard about the gun and were eager to test it on the Windshields of their new high speed trains..
Arrangements were made, and a gun was sent to the American engineers.
When the gun was fired, the engineers stood shocked as the chicken hurled out of the barrel, crashed into the shatterproof shield, smashed it to smithereens, blasted through the control console, snapped the engineer's back-rest in two and embedded itself in the back wall of the cabin like an arrow shot from a bow..
The horrified Yanks sent Rolls Royce the disastrous results of the experiment, along with the designs of the windshield and begged the British scientists for suggestions.
Rolls Royce responded with a one-line memo: "Defrost the chicken."
Scientists at Rolls Royce built a gun specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners and military jets all travelling at maximum velocity.
The idea is to simulate the frequent incidents of collisions with airborne fowl to test the strength of the windshields.
American engineers heard about the gun and were eager to test it on the Windshields of their new high speed trains..
Arrangements were made, and a gun was sent to the American engineers.
When the gun was fired, the engineers stood shocked as the chicken hurled out of the barrel, crashed into the shatterproof shield, smashed it to smithereens, blasted through the control console, snapped the engineer's back-rest in two and embedded itself in the back wall of the cabin like an arrow shot from a bow..
The horrified Yanks sent Rolls Royce the disastrous results of the experiment, along with the designs of the windshield and begged the British scientists for suggestions.
Rolls Royce responded with a one-line memo: "Defrost the chicken."
Truths ... contributed by Tony C
1. When one door closes and another door opens, you are probably in prison.
2. To me, "drink responsibly" means don't spill it.
3. Age 60 might be the new 40, but 9:00 pm is the new midnight.
4. It's the start of a brand new day, and I'm off like a herd of turtles.
5. The older I get, the earlier it gets late.
6. When I say, "The other day," I could be referring to any time between yesterday and 15 years ago.
7. I remember being able to get up without making sound effects.
8. I had my patience tested. I'm negative.
9. Remember, if you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn't fit any of your containers.
10. If you're sitting in public and a stranger takes the seat next to you, just stare straight ahead and say, "Did you bring the money?"
11. When you ask me what I am doing today, and I say "nothing," it does not mean I am free. It means I am doing nothing.
12. I finally got eight hours of sleep. It took me three days, but whatever.
13. I run like the winded.
14. I hate when a couple argues in public, and I missed the beginning and don't know whose side I'm on.
15. When someone asks what I did over the weekend, I squint and ask, "Why, what did you hear?"
16. When you do squats, are your knees supposed to sound like a goat chewing on an aluminum can stuffed with celery?
17. I don't mean to interrupt people. I just randomly remember things and get really excited.
18. When I ask for directions, please don't use words like "east."
19. Don't bother walking a mile in my shoes. That would be boring. Spend 30 seconds in my head. That'll freak you right out.
20. Sometimes, someone unexpected comes into your life out of nowhere, makes your heart race, and changes you forever. We call those people cops.
21. My luck is like a bald guy who just won a comb.
Where is God? ... contributed by Cawas
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Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, are excessively mischievous. They are always getting into trouble and their parents know if any mischief occurs in their town, the two boys are probably involved. The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually. ... The mother sent the 8 year old in the morning, with the older boy to see the preacher in the afternoon. The preacher, a huge man with a deep booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Do you know where God is, son?" The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there wide-eyed with his mouth hanging open.. So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?!" Again, the boy made no attempt to answer. The preacher raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "WHERE is GOD?!" The boy screamed & bolted from the room, ran directly home & dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?" The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time!" "GOD is missing, and they think WE did it!"
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