President's Report |
Monday 10 February 2025 |
President’s introduction:
Welcome members and partners and especially Steve.
Condolences to Robyn and her family. Her dad passed away last week. The club has sent flowers to Robyn.
Anne and I went to Coonabarabran last Thursday/Friday to attend the funeral of Robert Cox a member of our sister Coonabarabran Club who passed away with occupational asbestosis two weeks ago. Some of you may remember Robert who led their Club’s food team at the annual Equestrian Expo.
Thank you to the Kenthurst lawnmowing team, Anne, George, Neville, Adrian and Gino who gave an hour of their time last Wednesday mowing, then spent 2 hours having coffee. This project is a wonderful example of club camaraderie.
Thank you to the members who are quietly working everyday taking phone calls and receiving books. In some cases, the books are also being culled into their (and their neighbour’s) yellow bins. I note our place is getting more books to cull than keep.
Thank you to Kerry and all who volunteered at last Saturday’s Bunnings BBQ. Kerry will speak more about this event later. Thank you especially to the cake bakers (Jill, Miriam, Janelle, Anne, Pat and Neville) who raised $860. Also, to Anne and Jill who ran the cake stall.
We held a very successful forum for Public Image Directors/Chairs last week. 10 of the 12 members of the Rotary Clubs of North West Sydney Community Group participated. A summary report is yet to be prepared.
In case you are wondering where Sue Moore is, I have confirmed that she is on extended leave of absence. However, she will be available to help at events as time permits.
The report Rosemary prepared about your feedback on the Club will be discussed at this week's Board Meeting.
Closing Remarks
- We will have 14 attending including Elise.
Welcome members and partners and especially Steve.
- Welcome to Georgia as well.
- Welcome to Martin and partner Sue – Martin is transferring from Norwest Sunrise and will be inducted into our club tonight.
- Welcome to Marion Cornish our guest speaker tonight
Condolences to Robyn and her family. Her dad passed away last week. The club has sent flowers to Robyn.
Anne and I went to Coonabarabran last Thursday/Friday to attend the funeral of Robert Cox a member of our sister Coonabarabran Club who passed away with occupational asbestosis two weeks ago. Some of you may remember Robert who led their Club’s food team at the annual Equestrian Expo.
Thank you to the Kenthurst lawnmowing team, Anne, George, Neville, Adrian and Gino who gave an hour of their time last Wednesday mowing, then spent 2 hours having coffee. This project is a wonderful example of club camaraderie.
Thank you to the members who are quietly working everyday taking phone calls and receiving books. In some cases, the books are also being culled into their (and their neighbour’s) yellow bins. I note our place is getting more books to cull than keep.
Thank you to Kerry and all who volunteered at last Saturday’s Bunnings BBQ. Kerry will speak more about this event later. Thank you especially to the cake bakers (Jill, Miriam, Janelle, Anne, Pat and Neville) who raised $860. Also, to Anne and Jill who ran the cake stall.
We held a very successful forum for Public Image Directors/Chairs last week. 10 of the 12 members of the Rotary Clubs of North West Sydney Community Group participated. A summary report is yet to be prepared.
In case you are wondering where Sue Moore is, I have confirmed that she is on extended leave of absence. However, she will be available to help at events as time permits.
The report Rosemary prepared about your feedback on the Club will be discussed at this week's Board Meeting.
Closing Remarks
- Next week’s venue will be at the Vicar.
- Sandra will work with the PH Hotel about when we can start there, following a majority poll to move from the Vicar.
- Kerry is hosting a visit to the Paramatta Female Factory followed by lunch on Feb 13.
- Another book sort at Cherrybrook Uniting Church on Feb 15.
- Sandra is holding a Valentines Fun Evening at Sanctuary Gardens Westleigh Feb 15.
- If you did not get an email from Robyn about our attendance at the District Conference, please contact her.
- We will have 14 attending including Elise.
- Portfolio Directors please hold your first committee meeting for 2025 as soon as possible.
- 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 to do it, please swap with someone else and let Sandra know.
- If you are going on leave, please let BOTH Ros Hogan and Sandra know.
- Please try to turn up in time to finish your meal before the meeting starts at 7pm.
So, Let’s stay safe look after each other and create magic.
This week I thought some life when we were younger might be of interest. After visualising Australia as a Dog and Cat’s head.
Night Report
Sergeant David called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to Hotel Pennant Hills.
Sergeant David called on Colin Sharpe to present President’s Report. Refer President’s Report in Bulletin.
Robyn Hain introduced our guest speaker, Marion Cornish. Marion is the current co-president of the Rotary Club of Brisbane Waters. She has lectured in Organisation Studies at Western Sydney University since 1991.
A researcher in corporate governance she recently completed her Doctor of Philosophy thesis titled ‘Social Capital of Not for Profit Directors in Australia’. She is an active contributor to the International Society for Third Sector Research and presents her research on disability services in Australia at their international conferences.
Marion spent 8 years as a flight attendant with Qantas which led to her interest and volunteering at HARS (Historical Aircraft Restoration Society) based at Shellharbour Airport, Albion Park. She conducts tours of their 747 OJA.
The Dakota, currently being restored there, from the Queen’s 1954 tour was piloted by Marion’s uncle, RAAF Air Vice Marshal Jack Cornish. She now insists his official title at HARS is ‘Uncle Jack’!
Tarmac Days are held outside the HARS hangars on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month. Members of the public are able to board and sit in some of the aircraft cockpits. You can have your photo taken in the seat occupied by the Queen on the Dakota back in 1954.
Induction of New Member
Carol and Neville conducted the induction of our new member Martin Collins. Martin has come to our Club from Norwest Sunrise. Everyone welcomed Martin and his wife Sue.
Directors’ Reports
Community - Anne is looking for more volunteers for lawn mowing at the transitional houses. You will be rewarded with a coffee.
Vocational - Kerry has organised a visit to the Parramatta Female Factory, followed by lunch at the Leagues Club on Thursday 13 February.
Kerry also thanked everyone involved with the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday 8 February. We raised $2,819.67 made up by $1,959.03 from the BBQ and $860.64 from the cake stall which is a very good result. Our next Bunnings BBQ and cake stall is on Saturday 22 March.
Membership - Carol advised leadership training courses are coming up, try and book yourself into one. There is an International Women’s Day breakfast at Norwest Sunrise on Saturday 8 March 7am - 9am, $35.
It is the men’s turn to find some new male members over the next month.
Youth - Janelle updated on RYEP, RYPEN and Youth Night
Janelle advised there was a welcome home dinner for all exchange students returning from overseas. This was held last Friday 7 February at Muirfield Golf Club. Youth Night is on Monday 3 March.
RYEP
2024-5 Inbound - Elise is currently at the school music camp at Galston; her and Susanna (hosted by Carlingford Rotary) assisted at last Saturday’s Bunnings BBQ;
RYPEN – Summer RYPEN camp is happening this weekend 15-16 February at Narrabeen. Club is sponsoring two candidates Michelle (from Pennant Hills High School) and two Blade (from RuffTRACK);
Welcome Home Dinner - This took place on 7 February at Muirfield Golf Club. Neville, Janelle and Ryman clan attended; saw eight ‘rebound’ students welcomed home and opportunity for current inbounds to meet them for the first time. Two rebound students addressed the event, of which one was Georgia, who spoke eloquently of her year abroad and the challenges and personal growth she’d experienced.
Youth Night
Next Youth Night is scheduled for Monday 3 March 2025 and will includes updates from Club sponsored participants to NYSF, RYPEN and RYEP Rebound.
Georgia Ryman thanked everyone for the wonderful experience she had on her exchange trip to Chile. She will talk at Youth Night.
Respectful Relationships Program
Janelle reported on the following updates from the Respectful Relationships Program:
Scholarships Scheme
Respectful Relationships Committee is in the final stages of refining the selection criteria for applicants for both schemes which will be functional in the 2025 education/academic year. These are:
Safe Hands Bursaries aimed at school age children impacted by DFV to enable them to have near-normal education experiences through support of school and extracurricular activities;
Strong Arms Scholarships aimed at adult survivors of DFV and focusing on TAFE applicants and University applicants.
Social - Sandra and the Social Committee have organised a Valentines Day Barbecue at Sanctuary Gardens, Westleigh on 15 February from 5.30pm. Come along with your preferred Valentine or a photo of your preferred Valentine for a treat night of fun and games, only $15. Bring your own drinks and a salad or dessert to share.
Book Fair
Robyn updated re Book Fair. Second book sort this Saturday 15 February 8-1.30. Third book sort Saturday 1 March. Further preparation 4-6 March before Fair commences Friday 7 March 9-5, Saturday 8 March 9-5 and Sunday 9 March 11-2. Could we please get as many people as possible to help. Please bring something to share for morning tea.
Meeting Venue
Neville asked members what they thought about Hotel Pennant Hills as the new venue for meetings. After discussion there was a majority vote that our future meetings be held at Hotel Pennant Hills.
Following on with the evening’s aviation theme, Sergeant David asked members to share any interesting experiences they have had whilst flying. Humorous encounters were shared by Tony Coote, Steve Baker, Rosemary Clarke, Colin Baxter, Jill Turnbull and Georgia Ryman.
Next week’s meeting will be held at The Vicar and meetings thereafter will be held at Hotel Pennant Hills.
Colin closed the meeting.
Sergeant David called on Colin Sharpe to present President’s Report. Refer President’s Report in Bulletin.
Robyn Hain introduced our guest speaker, Marion Cornish. Marion is the current co-president of the Rotary Club of Brisbane Waters. She has lectured in Organisation Studies at Western Sydney University since 1991.
A researcher in corporate governance she recently completed her Doctor of Philosophy thesis titled ‘Social Capital of Not for Profit Directors in Australia’. She is an active contributor to the International Society for Third Sector Research and presents her research on disability services in Australia at their international conferences.
Marion spent 8 years as a flight attendant with Qantas which led to her interest and volunteering at HARS (Historical Aircraft Restoration Society) based at Shellharbour Airport, Albion Park. She conducts tours of their 747 OJA.
The Dakota, currently being restored there, from the Queen’s 1954 tour was piloted by Marion’s uncle, RAAF Air Vice Marshal Jack Cornish. She now insists his official title at HARS is ‘Uncle Jack’!
Tarmac Days are held outside the HARS hangars on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month. Members of the public are able to board and sit in some of the aircraft cockpits. You can have your photo taken in the seat occupied by the Queen on the Dakota back in 1954.
Induction of New Member
Carol and Neville conducted the induction of our new member Martin Collins. Martin has come to our Club from Norwest Sunrise. Everyone welcomed Martin and his wife Sue.
Directors’ Reports
Community - Anne is looking for more volunteers for lawn mowing at the transitional houses. You will be rewarded with a coffee.
Vocational - Kerry has organised a visit to the Parramatta Female Factory, followed by lunch at the Leagues Club on Thursday 13 February.
Kerry also thanked everyone involved with the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday 8 February. We raised $2,819.67 made up by $1,959.03 from the BBQ and $860.64 from the cake stall which is a very good result. Our next Bunnings BBQ and cake stall is on Saturday 22 March.
Membership - Carol advised leadership training courses are coming up, try and book yourself into one. There is an International Women’s Day breakfast at Norwest Sunrise on Saturday 8 March 7am - 9am, $35.
It is the men’s turn to find some new male members over the next month.
Youth - Janelle updated on RYEP, RYPEN and Youth Night
Janelle advised there was a welcome home dinner for all exchange students returning from overseas. This was held last Friday 7 February at Muirfield Golf Club. Youth Night is on Monday 3 March.
RYEP
2024-5 Inbound - Elise is currently at the school music camp at Galston; her and Susanna (hosted by Carlingford Rotary) assisted at last Saturday’s Bunnings BBQ;
RYPEN – Summer RYPEN camp is happening this weekend 15-16 February at Narrabeen. Club is sponsoring two candidates Michelle (from Pennant Hills High School) and two Blade (from RuffTRACK);
Welcome Home Dinner - This took place on 7 February at Muirfield Golf Club. Neville, Janelle and Ryman clan attended; saw eight ‘rebound’ students welcomed home and opportunity for current inbounds to meet them for the first time. Two rebound students addressed the event, of which one was Georgia, who spoke eloquently of her year abroad and the challenges and personal growth she’d experienced.
Youth Night
Next Youth Night is scheduled for Monday 3 March 2025 and will includes updates from Club sponsored participants to NYSF, RYPEN and RYEP Rebound.
Georgia Ryman thanked everyone for the wonderful experience she had on her exchange trip to Chile. She will talk at Youth Night.
Respectful Relationships Program
Janelle reported on the following updates from the Respectful Relationships Program:
Scholarships Scheme
Respectful Relationships Committee is in the final stages of refining the selection criteria for applicants for both schemes which will be functional in the 2025 education/academic year. These are:
Safe Hands Bursaries aimed at school age children impacted by DFV to enable them to have near-normal education experiences through support of school and extracurricular activities;
Strong Arms Scholarships aimed at adult survivors of DFV and focusing on TAFE applicants and University applicants.
Social - Sandra and the Social Committee have organised a Valentines Day Barbecue at Sanctuary Gardens, Westleigh on 15 February from 5.30pm. Come along with your preferred Valentine or a photo of your preferred Valentine for a treat night of fun and games, only $15. Bring your own drinks and a salad or dessert to share.
Book Fair
Robyn updated re Book Fair. Second book sort this Saturday 15 February 8-1.30. Third book sort Saturday 1 March. Further preparation 4-6 March before Fair commences Friday 7 March 9-5, Saturday 8 March 9-5 and Sunday 9 March 11-2. Could we please get as many people as possible to help. Please bring something to share for morning tea.
Meeting Venue
Neville asked members what they thought about Hotel Pennant Hills as the new venue for meetings. After discussion there was a majority vote that our future meetings be held at Hotel Pennant Hills.
Following on with the evening’s aviation theme, Sergeant David asked members to share any interesting experiences they have had whilst flying. Humorous encounters were shared by Tony Coote, Steve Baker, Rosemary Clarke, Colin Baxter, Jill Turnbull and Georgia Ryman.
Next week’s meeting will be held at The Vicar and meetings thereafter will be held at Hotel Pennant Hills.
Colin closed the meeting.
Humour
Some Giggles to start the New Year ... contributed by Neville
Editor's Note:
- Lots of content (31 pix)
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- I assume lots will run out of time.
- In the top left of the photo find "Play", clicking on this stops the timer. Clicking again starts the timer.
- If the picture has moved on to the next screen there are navigation aids in the top right of the picture .
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