President's Report
Hi all,
On Monday we were back on Zoom and had some 25 people attend. Our Guest Speaker was Rachel Eggers is from Shine for Kids. Rachel gave us a run down on the statistics of Kids with a parent in jail and it is very disconcerting. Rachel also talked about the services Shine for Kids offers and the results to these programs. A very good and worthy cause.
Thank you, Rachel.
Updates from past weeks:
On Monday we were back on Zoom and had some 25 people attend. Our Guest Speaker was Rachel Eggers is from Shine for Kids. Rachel gave us a run down on the statistics of Kids with a parent in jail and it is very disconcerting. Rachel also talked about the services Shine for Kids offers and the results to these programs. A very good and worthy cause.
Thank you, Rachel.
Updates from past weeks:
- Mowing at Kenthurst Women’s Shelters: Janelle, George, Bob and myself attended. It’s a very good venting exercise and then coffee afterwards at kenthursh shops..
- Rotaract Meeting: On Tues night, 25 May Janelle and I visited the Hills Rotaract Meeting. Janelle gave a talk on Domestic Violence. It was good to catch up with them and see their meeting.
- Coonabarabran Equestrian Expo. A number of us visited Coonabarabran for the Equestrian Expo on the weekend. Anne & Colin travelled up on Wed and back on Monday. Janelle & I travelled up on Friday and back on Monday. It is always a good weekend, and we helped our Sister Rotary Club, The Rotary Club of Coonabarabran run the canteen in the showgrounds. They open from 6:30am to approx. 9pm every day. Thursday, Friday, Sat, Sun and Monday, Tuesday
- Goodbye to Iisa – Iisa flies out on Sunday 30 June. Goodbye dinner Monday 24 June venue TBC.
- Our Club Changeover on Friday 21 June at Springfield. Invitations have gone out. Would really love to see everyone there. Pls let Ros Hogan know if you are attending.
- District Changeover in on Saturday 29 June at Wenty Leagues Club, Wentworthville. Invite and link in the District Newsletter.
- 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. For example, the Footy on Friday night or something you like to do i.e. go out for dinner. 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. Sandra, Andrew & Alex attended the RLI course on the weekend. Congratulations Guys.
- The National Centre for Childhood Grief (NCCG) Trivia Night: Chris Waugh, our speaker from last week sent us the Flyer for their Trivia Night on Sat 17 Aug 2024. Please see in Bulletin.
- 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 nearly half of the Club as Centurions and we have two months to go. Please talk to David and thanks everyone.
- Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy: Carmen Drive Pharmacy is hosting its 4th Biggest Morning tea to help Cancer Council raise vital funds for people impacted by cancer. Full details in the Bulletin. If people would like to donate directly to the Cause then there are full details in the Bulletin. One of our members has already donated $500 to the cause,
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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 |
Night Report
- Night Report (Peter Stanton):
Opening: Sgt David Turnbull
Welcome to this Zoom meeting for members. 20 attending. A busy night, so straight into the agenda.
- Mowing at Kenthurst Women’s Shelters: Janelle, George, Bob and myself.
- It’s a very good venting exercise and then coffee afterwards.
- Coonabarabran Equestrian Expo. A number of us visited Coonabarabran for the Equestrian Expo on the weekend. We travelled up on Friday and back on Monday. It is always a good weekend, and we helped our Sister Rotary Club, The Rotary Club of Coonabarabran run the canteen in the showgrounds. They open from 7am to approx. 9pm every day. Friday, Sat, Sun and Monday.
- Neville and Janelle –Rotaract Zoom meeting well attended
- Goodbye to Iisa – Iisa flies out on Sunday 30 June. Goodbye dinner Monday 24 June venue TBC.
- Our Club Changeover on Friday 21 June at Springfield. Invitations have gone out. Would really love to see everyone there.
- District Changeover in on Saturday 29 June at Wenty Leagues Club, Wentworthville. Invite and link in the District Newsletter.
- Flyer in the Bulletin re Chris Trivia night at Waitara RSL club
- Carmen Drive Pharmacy – Morning tea in support of the Cancer Council , appreciate your support. details in Bulletin.
- Reminder to Directors to complete / send their Annual Reports.
- Social: Tony Coote- Reminder TAFE dinner- 4 June. Christmas in July , 19 July.
- Member’s Talk:
Georgina is our exchange student in Chilie.
Great presentation covering life, experiences in her host family.
Last 2 months highlights: Puerto Montt, Rotary District Conference, RYE trip to San Pedro, Atacama, Farewell Parties and extended lunches.
Trip to the beach Algarroba, Stay in Santiago.
Some things I have learnt: We are lucky to live in Australia and Australia is admired, Happiness with so little, Learning Spanish, Chilean Culture, Enjoy little things as we deal with emotions that are temporary- I am capable of so many things. !!
Update from Iisa. 8 Hour train tip to Albury, School Athletics Carnival- great experience as we don’t have this back home.
Involved in school drama production but unfortunately will depart for home prior to the event. Bridge climb rescheduled due to stormy weather and potential lightning. Attend Wizard of Oz.
Guest Speaker
Rachel Eggers works at SHINE for Kids as a volunteer in the youth justice mentoring program, and also in Head Office as Grants & Fundraising Manager. SHINE for Kids delivers various early-intervention and prevention programs for young people who are at high risk of disengagement from school, and youth offending.
The Tree of Joy gifts are much appreciated by children supported by Shine. !
Tony Coote has requested the presentation from Rachel to be available to members.
Wrap Up Neville: - Please support the Centurion Program. It would be great if the majority of the club were members.
- Next week is Kings Birthday, so no meeting
- Remind everyone look at your “What’s On” and Calendar for Club events.
