Presidents Report
Monday night’s meeting saw us travel at slightly slower pace than we have experienced of late and so enabled us to have plenty of time for fellowship and fun plus receive excellent updates from Directors and members about recent and upcoming Club events. I reported on a number of issues that I’ll reiterate for those members not able to join the meeting.
On Friday 4 November 2022, the Rotary Club of Carlingford will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a gold-themed dinner at Muirfield Golf Club commencing at 6.30pm. Simon Bouda, the crime editor for A Current Affair will be the guest speaker. I strongly encourage Club members and partners to attend this event as the comradery and collaborative relationships that exists between all Rotary Clubs is important, none more so than with clubs in our geographic cluster. In order to ensure our Club is well represented, this event will be in lieu of our regular Club meeting on Monday 07/11/2022 (i.e. there will be no Club meeting on Monday 7 November, as it is being replaced by the Carlingford anniversary dinner on Friday 4 November). The flyer for the Carlingford anniversary has been in our Bulletin for a few weeks now and it appears there again this week. Embedded in the flyer are the booking details which is via the Humanitix site. So please join in and help to make this a very special evening for our Carlingford colleagues.
Continuing the theme of collaboration, I advised that in November I’m hoping to travel to Coonabarabran to formalise our Sister Relationship with the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran. We already have a great bond with this club, illustrated just last week when we hosted three students to attend The Science Experience at Macquarie University, as well as the Clarkes and Gino delivering books left over from the Annual Giant Book Sale to them for distribution throughout the district. I’ll keep you posted here but we’re hoping for a joint meeting via zoom where we can action these arrangements.
I also recapped on the email (dated 05/10/2022) that I’m sure all of you have received by now advising of the outcome of the Zone 8 Regionalisation trial vote. This vote came in with a resounding YES vote from more than 89% of clubs across the zone. In addition, the club vote was also endorsed by all 21 District Governors in their role as Rotary International Officers. This outcome thus expresses strong support for a pilot which will enable the trial, exploration, design and evaluation of a new regional approach to supporting and governing Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island region.
And finally, I advised that I had reluctantly accepted the resignation of one of our long-standing club members, namely Colin McGowan. Colin has been with the club for 17 years and in that time hosted two Rotary Youth Exchange students, served in numerous positions on the Board, including being the inaugural Fundraising Director, as well as serving as Club President in 2011-12. Colin feels his health and availability for Rotary activities means he is no longer able to fully commit to the Club, and consistent with his character of unwavering loyalty and dedication he said, ”It is not in my DNA to stand by and watch others do this heavy lifting work, nor is it to be a no-show during these periods. Being half in and half out is not where I want to be. I am proud that our Club has continued to grow and prosper under a succession of good Presidents. I am sure that legacy will continue”. On behalf of the Club, its members, partners and the wider Rotary family, we thank both Colin and Margaret for their significant commitment to our Club and Rotary International over many years. We wish them well, and hope they continue the friendships that have been forged during their time with the Club.
And that’s the buzz for the week. Until next week, safe stay and travel well. Janelle
On Friday 4 November 2022, the Rotary Club of Carlingford will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a gold-themed dinner at Muirfield Golf Club commencing at 6.30pm. Simon Bouda, the crime editor for A Current Affair will be the guest speaker. I strongly encourage Club members and partners to attend this event as the comradery and collaborative relationships that exists between all Rotary Clubs is important, none more so than with clubs in our geographic cluster. In order to ensure our Club is well represented, this event will be in lieu of our regular Club meeting on Monday 07/11/2022 (i.e. there will be no Club meeting on Monday 7 November, as it is being replaced by the Carlingford anniversary dinner on Friday 4 November). The flyer for the Carlingford anniversary has been in our Bulletin for a few weeks now and it appears there again this week. Embedded in the flyer are the booking details which is via the Humanitix site. So please join in and help to make this a very special evening for our Carlingford colleagues.
Continuing the theme of collaboration, I advised that in November I’m hoping to travel to Coonabarabran to formalise our Sister Relationship with the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran. We already have a great bond with this club, illustrated just last week when we hosted three students to attend The Science Experience at Macquarie University, as well as the Clarkes and Gino delivering books left over from the Annual Giant Book Sale to them for distribution throughout the district. I’ll keep you posted here but we’re hoping for a joint meeting via zoom where we can action these arrangements.
I also recapped on the email (dated 05/10/2022) that I’m sure all of you have received by now advising of the outcome of the Zone 8 Regionalisation trial vote. This vote came in with a resounding YES vote from more than 89% of clubs across the zone. In addition, the club vote was also endorsed by all 21 District Governors in their role as Rotary International Officers. This outcome thus expresses strong support for a pilot which will enable the trial, exploration, design and evaluation of a new regional approach to supporting and governing Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island region.
And finally, I advised that I had reluctantly accepted the resignation of one of our long-standing club members, namely Colin McGowan. Colin has been with the club for 17 years and in that time hosted two Rotary Youth Exchange students, served in numerous positions on the Board, including being the inaugural Fundraising Director, as well as serving as Club President in 2011-12. Colin feels his health and availability for Rotary activities means he is no longer able to fully commit to the Club, and consistent with his character of unwavering loyalty and dedication he said, ”It is not in my DNA to stand by and watch others do this heavy lifting work, nor is it to be a no-show during these periods. Being half in and half out is not where I want to be. I am proud that our Club has continued to grow and prosper under a succession of good Presidents. I am sure that legacy will continue”. On behalf of the Club, its members, partners and the wider Rotary family, we thank both Colin and Margaret for their significant commitment to our Club and Rotary International over many years. We wish them well, and hope they continue the friendships that have been forged during their time with the Club.
And that’s the buzz for the week. Until next week, safe stay and travel well. Janelle
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Night Report
NIGHT REPORT FOR 10TH OCTOBER. 2022
The meeting opened with a Toast to the RFS volunteers with pending flooding again in the area.
President Janelle welcomed Pat Basely and all the Partners present, Jill, Pam, Rashna, Lola, Julianne…. And also welcomed Angelo back to the Club.
Janelle advised that tonight was an in house meeting where we would bring all members up to date with what has been happening of late since we have had many events over the past month or so, and events planned for the future.
See Janelle’s report for news from the top desk.
Reports were heard on the following from relevant directors and committee leaders.
Fundraising.
The BBQ scheduled for Saturday 15th at Thornleigh Bunnings would be in the Underground carpark due to the uncertain weather. Volunteers filled the two/three remaining spaces in the Roster.
Mini Garage Sale Saturday 1st October, Neville gave us a run down of the success of the event…. $7,977 was recorded as Profit from the one day event. The new format proved successful with less heavy lifting by the volunteers, commeraderie among members very high.
The Fundraising Committee to meet soon to begin planning for the next Christmas Fair on 3rd December. This event would be a different format again with stall holders with products of a Christmassy nature to be encouraged alongside our own usual stands. To be at the RFS site again in Cherrybrook.
International – Peter Stanton.
Peter gave a run down of a trip planned where 13 people including 4 from our club would visit Bali and then the Flores area. The plan is to take 400 Branded Rotary, water bottles as gifts to leaders in the communities they visited. A global grant of potentially $50k is being sought to continue the work in the area.
Peter has sourced 10 Laptops from Boehringer Ingelhein which will be reconditioned by our club and taken with them as gifts also.
Community Services.
Colin Sharpe noted that 12 events had been engaged with since the start of this Rotary year. Some of these included.
Special thanks to Bernard for his involvement until now, he is not able to work with us this year due to ill health.
Books to Coonabarabran… Gino, the Clarke’s, Colin Sharpe travelled to Coona and delivered 60 boxes of books for the community there. They had a wonderful time at Marie and Tony Knights home who were excellent hosts.
Public Image. Keith presented us with facts and figures around our FaceBook posts of late. We had 9,159 visits to our page in September.
Youth.. Bob Davison spoke of the change of name of the previous Santos Science Forum, it is now to be known as The Science Experience, since Santos are now considered to be a company who are not as environmentally conscious as it is liked.
Three students came to visit the city in an exchange programme from Coonabarabran, and were entertained at various events, such as an Escape Room, a visit to Newton and the Ice Creamery there.
Treasury…. Tony Coote gave a run down of the financial position of the club…. Saying that we are now back to the same strong position we were prior to the first Covid in March 2020.
Social. Tony also spoke of the 6 Open Gardens on 14/15/16th October at Galston.
Melbourne Cup night 31st October… exciting programme being organised, including an Induction.
A vocational lunch being held at Baulkham Hills Tafe 10th Nov.
A Car Rally being organised for 13th Nov
Kris Kringle/Karoake 28th Nov.
Club Services.
Neville spoke of the necessity for people to advise if they are down for a role at a meeting/event and unable to attend. Encouraged to swap with the next person on the list for the nominated role… and if unable to organise a substitute only then call on the organising team. Also important to advise of pending holidays/absences so they will not be rostered on.
Membership. Carol spoke of the current drive for new members, having inducted 4 new members last month with one more to be inducted on Melbourne Cup night. The next focussed drive would be from now until early next year when another focussed visitor night held where members would be encouraged to invite interested persons along for a meal and just to experience what Rotary has to offer. Of course visitors can be invited along any time to any meeting/event.
The meeting opened with a Toast to the RFS volunteers with pending flooding again in the area.
President Janelle welcomed Pat Basely and all the Partners present, Jill, Pam, Rashna, Lola, Julianne…. And also welcomed Angelo back to the Club.
Janelle advised that tonight was an in house meeting where we would bring all members up to date with what has been happening of late since we have had many events over the past month or so, and events planned for the future.
See Janelle’s report for news from the top desk.
Reports were heard on the following from relevant directors and committee leaders.
Fundraising.
The BBQ scheduled for Saturday 15th at Thornleigh Bunnings would be in the Underground carpark due to the uncertain weather. Volunteers filled the two/three remaining spaces in the Roster.
Mini Garage Sale Saturday 1st October, Neville gave us a run down of the success of the event…. $7,977 was recorded as Profit from the one day event. The new format proved successful with less heavy lifting by the volunteers, commeraderie among members very high.
The Fundraising Committee to meet soon to begin planning for the next Christmas Fair on 3rd December. This event would be a different format again with stall holders with products of a Christmassy nature to be encouraged alongside our own usual stands. To be at the RFS site again in Cherrybrook.
International – Peter Stanton.
Peter gave a run down of a trip planned where 13 people including 4 from our club would visit Bali and then the Flores area. The plan is to take 400 Branded Rotary, water bottles as gifts to leaders in the communities they visited. A global grant of potentially $50k is being sought to continue the work in the area.
Peter has sourced 10 Laptops from Boehringer Ingelhein which will be reconditioned by our club and taken with them as gifts also.
Community Services.
Colin Sharpe noted that 12 events had been engaged with since the start of this Rotary year. Some of these included.
- The Street Library at Cherrybrook Shopping Centre was up and running with the turn over of books high. Membership brochures to be left there.
- 8 members have contributed 220 hours in repair of sheds at Landfill Rescue at Arcadia. Colin thanked Gino and Neville for their major contribution, along with all involved.
Special thanks to Bernard for his involvement until now, he is not able to work with us this year due to ill health.
Books to Coonabarabran… Gino, the Clarke’s, Colin Sharpe travelled to Coona and delivered 60 boxes of books for the community there. They had a wonderful time at Marie and Tony Knights home who were excellent hosts.
Public Image. Keith presented us with facts and figures around our FaceBook posts of late. We had 9,159 visits to our page in September.
Youth.. Bob Davison spoke of the change of name of the previous Santos Science Forum, it is now to be known as The Science Experience, since Santos are now considered to be a company who are not as environmentally conscious as it is liked.
Three students came to visit the city in an exchange programme from Coonabarabran, and were entertained at various events, such as an Escape Room, a visit to Newton and the Ice Creamery there.
Treasury…. Tony Coote gave a run down of the financial position of the club…. Saying that we are now back to the same strong position we were prior to the first Covid in March 2020.
Social. Tony also spoke of the 6 Open Gardens on 14/15/16th October at Galston.
Melbourne Cup night 31st October… exciting programme being organised, including an Induction.
A vocational lunch being held at Baulkham Hills Tafe 10th Nov.
A Car Rally being organised for 13th Nov
Kris Kringle/Karoake 28th Nov.
Club Services.
Neville spoke of the necessity for people to advise if they are down for a role at a meeting/event and unable to attend. Encouraged to swap with the next person on the list for the nominated role… and if unable to organise a substitute only then call on the organising team. Also important to advise of pending holidays/absences so they will not be rostered on.
Membership. Carol spoke of the current drive for new members, having inducted 4 new members last month with one more to be inducted on Melbourne Cup night. The next focussed drive would be from now until early next year when another focussed visitor night held where members would be encouraged to invite interested persons along for a meal and just to experience what Rotary has to offer. Of course visitors can be invited along any time to any meeting/event.
Community Service Report
The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook at work assisting Michele Rocheta’s Rescued and Rehomed Goods program at Arcadia, that collects items that can be distributed to people requiring help around Australia, North Africa and the Pacific Islands.
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The Club’s Community Service building team of Colin Sharpe, Neville Hansen, Adrian Sonego, George Chenouda, John Caruana, David Turnbull, Bob Davison and Max Henderson although not all members were present every day; spent five days working to repair a shed that was crushed somewhat by a tree and putting a roof over a container with holes in the roof. Shelves were also added to the shed and container. The materials were donated, the roofing by a person who responded to an ad in the local Hills newspaper and the timber from our Club member Gino Savio. Ryan, an electrician who works from Michele’s place, collected the roofing. The leaking container came from a public school in Vaucluse where it had been derelict for many years, and no one could work out how to extract it from its site – Ryan knew how it could be done and container was taken to Michele’s place. If anyone has time to assist Michele sorting goods, please contact our Rotary Club at [email protected].
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Humour
Algebra Woes ... contributed by Cawas
Change ... contributed by Cawas
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A 1950's email? ... contributed by Jim
1950's version of an E-Mail
Long ago and far away, in a land that time forgot, Before the days of Dylan , or the dawn of Camelot. There lived a race of innocents, and they were you and me, For Ike was in the White House in that land where we were born, Where navels were for oranges, and Peyton Place was porn. We longed for love and romance, and waited for our Prince, Eddie Fisher married Liz, and no one's seen him since. We danced to 'Little Darlin,' and sang to 'Stagger Lee' And cried for Buddy Holly in the Land That Made Me, Me. Only girls wore earrings then, and 3 was one too many, And only boys wore flat-top cuts, except for Jean McKinney. And only in our wildest dreams did we expect to see A boy named George with Lipstick, in the Land That Made Me, Me. We fell for Frankie Avalon, Annette was oh, so nice, And when they made a movie, they never made it twice.. We didn't have a Star Trek Five, or Psycho Two and Three, Or Rocky-Rambo Twenty in the Land That Made Me, Me. Miss Kitty had a heart of gold, and Chester had a limp, And Reagan was a Democrat whose co-star was a chimp. We had a Mr. Wizard, but not a Mr. T, And Oprah couldn't talk yet, in the Land That Made Me, Me. We had our share of heroes, we never thought they'd go, At least not Bobby Darin, or Marilyn Monroe. For youth was still eternal, and life was yet to be, And Elvis was forever in the Land That Made Me, Me. We'd never seen the rock band that was Grateful to be Dead, And Airplanes weren't named Jefferson, and Zeppelins were not Led. And Beatles lived in gardens then, and Monkees lived in trees, Madonna was Mary in the Land That Made Me, Me. We'd never heard of microwaves, or telephones in cars, And babies might be bottle-fed, but they were not grown in jars. And pumping iron got wrinkles out, and 'gay' meant fancy-free, And dorms were never co-Ed in the Land That Made Me, Me. We hadn't seen enough of jets to talk about the lag, And microchips were what was left at the bottom of the bag. And hardware was a box of nails, and bytes came from a flea, And rocket ships were fiction in the Land That Made Me, Me. T-Birds came with portholes, and side shows came with freaks, And bathing suits came big enough to cover both your cheeks. And Coke came just in bottles, and skirts below the knee, And Castro came to power near the Land That Made Me, Me. We had no Crest with Fluoride, we had no Hill Street Blues, We had no patterned pantyhose or Lipton herbal tea Or prime-time ads for those dysfunctions in the Land That Made Me, Me. There were no golden arches, no Perrier to chill, And fish were not called Wanda, and cats were not called Bill And middle-aged was 35 and old was forty-three, And ancient were our parents in the Land That Made Me, Me. But all things have a season, or so we've heard them say, And now instead of Maybelline we swear by Retin-A. They send us invitations to join AARP, We've come a long way, baby, from the Land That Made Me, Me. So now we face a brave new world in slightly larger jeans, And wonder why they're using smaller print in magazines. And we tell our children's children of the way it used to be, Long ago and far away in the Land That Made Me, Me. If you didn't grow up in the fifties, You missed the greatest time in history. |
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Grandparents ... contributed by Carol
Written by a class of 7-year-olds
You'll love it...
Grandparents are:-
You'll love it...
Grandparents are:-
- A lady and a man who have no little children of their own.
- They like other people's children.
- They live at the airport from where we need to pick them up and later drop back too.
- A grandfather is a man, and a grandmother is a lady!
- Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to fetch them.
- They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money.
- When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.
- They show us and talk to us about the colours of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on 'cracks.
- They don't say, 'Hurry up'.
- 'Usually they are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes.
- They wear glasses and funny underwear
- .They can take their teeth and gums out.
- Grandparents don't have to be smart.
- They have to answer questions like 'Why isn't God married?' and 'How come dogs chase cats?'
- When they read to us, they don't skip.
- They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again.
- Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us...
- They know we should have snack time before bed time.
- They say prayers with us and kiss us even when we've acted bad.
- Grandpa is the smartest man on earth!
- He teaches me good things, but I don't get to see him enough to get as smart as he is.
