President's Report |
Monday 11 November 2024 |
President’s update:
Closing Remarks
So, Let’s stay safe look after each other and create some magic.
- Welcome members, and partners, visitors (Martin C & Lesley M, and NTA guests Mike K, John K & Pam C.
- Anne, Sandra and I attended the Hornsby RSL Commemoration of Remembrance Day. I laid a wreath (prepared by Anne) on behalf of the club. Had a good chat with the Hornsby Mayor.
- Melbourne Cup Night; Fifteen of us joined with the Hills-Kellyville Club this year for a fun night similar to our traditional one. Ou club won two of the 3 races and did quite well in the sweepstakes.
- Combined meeting with Beecroft Club. Seventeen members, partners and guests attended to hear the amazing Noor Azizah a Rohingya refugee speak.
- Thank you to the construction team who spent another Friday at Helping Hearts Survive. Even greater thanks to Adrian who went back on Saturday to finish constructing the shelves.
- If you have something you want to give to a charity, please consider Diana’s HHS or Michele’s Rescue and Repurpose.
- Tree of Joy. Project well underway – thank you to the committee. More volunteers are needed to collect gifts from Cherrybrook. If you can help please call Anne.
- The Club Satisfaction results have been analysed by a Steering Committee. Thank you to the team. A report will be made to this month’s Board meeting.
- The two general areas identified as needing quick attention i.e. meetings and communication. It is proposed to invite club members to form 2 committees to action these identified areas.
- Since the Steering Committee met thanks to Sue AI has been used to analyse the results in their entirety and this has identified that there is a problem with Club Culture. The steering committee now needs consider this analysis for further action.
- Robyn has started to get her mind around the next Book sale. She is looking for a committee. Please volunteer and let her know.
- Kerry has been working to arrange Bunnings BBQs for 2025. Thank you Kerry for an excellent result that includes cake stalls at each event.
- I would urge you to consider going to The Magic of Rotary Gala on Nov 20 to hear Naoemie Fox (Olympic Canoeist Gold Medallist speak. The details are in the Bulletin.
Closing Remarks
- Directors – Please ensure you hold regular committee meetings.
- Don’t forget you can see the Club Directory, “What’s On” and “Calendar” on your phone. If it is not working for you, let me know and it will be fixed for you.
- Don’t forget to let Sandra know if you are travelling or are not attending meetings so you do not get rostered on for meeting duties. All members are eligible for the duty roster and are assigned a role by Sandra. If you have a problem doing any of the duty roles let Sandra know as she is the only person who has control of duties. Your role is posted in the Bulletin and the Bulletin email 6 weeks in advance.
- Next week is our Youth night, and traditionally one of our biggest attendance nights.
- Next week we are trying a new meeting style. Please have your meal in the Bistro in time for moving into the meeting room at 6.45 pm for a 7 pm start. Ros will send out a reminder with her attendance email.
- Next Week Anne and I will not be here as we are going to Brisbane for 10 days.
So, Let’s stay safe look after each other and create some magic.
This week’s bulletin includes instructions on building a bush house in the 1890’s
This sort of house is in most respects the handiest to build for the reason that it is easily added to. Cost of the house will be about £30.
This sort of house is in most respects the handiest to build for the reason that it is easily added to. Cost of the house will be about £30.
Always build your house on the highest part of your land, unless it should happen to be among hills in that event you might possibly choose a low part of the allotment. But of all things be sure you are within reach of good water, as it is very inconvenient to have to carry water a long distance, or indeed any distance at all. Water you must have, and plenty of it, so build your house so that there will be no difficulty about it.
The next thing is the aspect. A westerly aspect is the most unpleasant, on account of getting the full force of the afternoon sun, so you require to study the question a little, noticing which way the sun shines, and from which quarter the wind and rain comes most severely and then decide upon the position of your house. A southerly or easterly aspect are the favourite positions. Having settled this matter, take a tape measure and measure and ‘mark your ground plan, putting in pegs at all the places where piles are to go, or if you do not intend to raise the floor, but build your house on the ground, mark the spots where the posts will go. The plan is 20 ft. by 20 ft. and requires ten stout, strong posts. The plan is made with a small hall, or passage at the back, because it is much more convenient and comfortable, and the very little bit of space taken for it does not make any noticeable difference in the back rooms.
In picking out trees to fell for posts several things must be considered: First, be sure it is the right wood, almost any kind of gum tree will do.
Tools: I give the probable price of each tool, so that a man purposing to build can have some slight idea of the outlay he must go to. A crosscut saw 10/6 to 25/-, they are to be had even cheaper, but it is not wise to get too cheap an article, as a good one will last longer.
The next thing is the aspect. A westerly aspect is the most unpleasant, on account of getting the full force of the afternoon sun, so you require to study the question a little, noticing which way the sun shines, and from which quarter the wind and rain comes most severely and then decide upon the position of your house. A southerly or easterly aspect are the favourite positions. Having settled this matter, take a tape measure and measure and ‘mark your ground plan, putting in pegs at all the places where piles are to go, or if you do not intend to raise the floor, but build your house on the ground, mark the spots where the posts will go. The plan is 20 ft. by 20 ft. and requires ten stout, strong posts. The plan is made with a small hall, or passage at the back, because it is much more convenient and comfortable, and the very little bit of space taken for it does not make any noticeable difference in the back rooms.
In picking out trees to fell for posts several things must be considered: First, be sure it is the right wood, almost any kind of gum tree will do.
Tools: I give the probable price of each tool, so that a man purposing to build can have some slight idea of the outlay he must go to. A crosscut saw 10/6 to 25/-, they are to be had even cheaper, but it is not wise to get too cheap an article, as a good one will last longer.
Now to pick out the best trees for splitting. Gum, iron bark, bloodwood, and stringy bark are all good. Iron bark the best of them. Choose trees not less than four feet in circumference, smaller than this they are not worth felling, and the larger they are the better, provided the grain of the wood is all right.
When your tree is down measure the length you require. If for posts for the house, eleven feet long; if for fencing, six feet six inches; rails for the fence must be nine feet. Having measured: the required length, cut a ring round out of the bark, and saw the log through with the crosscut. Bark your log, and then it is ready for splitting. To begin this, first burst it into halves by putting your wedges in at the smallest end and be sure you use your smallest wedges when beginning to split.
Now to pick out the best trees for splitting. Gum, iron bark, bloodwood, and stringy bark are all good. Iron bark the best of them. Choose trees not less than four feet in circumference, smaller than this they are not worth felling, and the larger they are the better, provided the grain of the wood is all right.
When your tree is down measure the length you require. If for posts for the house, eleven feet long; if for fencing, six feet six inches; rails for the fence must be nine feet. Having measured: the required length, cut a ring round out of the bark, and saw the log through with the crosscut. Bark your log, and then it is ready for splitting. To begin this, first burst it into halves by putting your wedges in at the smallest end and be sure you use your smallest wedges when beginning to split.
So, Let’s stay safe look after each other and create magic.
Night Report
Janelle welcomed everyone to the meeting and there was a 1 min silence in honour of Remembrance Day.
Colin Sharpe welcomed guests: Martin Collier, Foundation Director from Sunrise Norwest club, Pam Crane from the Blacktown Club, Mike Kramer and Lesley Mountford who is considering becoming a member of our own great club.
Colin also commented on what a great Melbourne Cup Night we had with the Castle Hill club last Monday evening where the very appropriate talk was given by one of Australia’s top jockey’s. The night was very much enjoyed by everyone who attended.
The main speakers of tonight were Robyn, Sandra, Peter and Andrew who gave us 2 great presentations on their trip to Indonesia. Peter and Andrew spoke about where and how the Teacher In A Box units were placed and used and what an asset they were to the schools that were fortunate to receive one.
Robyn and Sandra spoke to us on how friendly and welcoming all the families were especially the children. Robyn told us how the four of them were welcomed like rock stars wherever they went and how happy and respectful the children were.
Elise (exchange student) then gave a quick update on what she had been doing recently.
Janelle then finished the meeting with a human horserace which was won by Sandra.
Alex won the raffle and Colin then closed the meeting.
Colin Sharpe welcomed guests: Martin Collier, Foundation Director from Sunrise Norwest club, Pam Crane from the Blacktown Club, Mike Kramer and Lesley Mountford who is considering becoming a member of our own great club.
Colin also commented on what a great Melbourne Cup Night we had with the Castle Hill club last Monday evening where the very appropriate talk was given by one of Australia’s top jockey’s. The night was very much enjoyed by everyone who attended.
The main speakers of tonight were Robyn, Sandra, Peter and Andrew who gave us 2 great presentations on their trip to Indonesia. Peter and Andrew spoke about where and how the Teacher In A Box units were placed and used and what an asset they were to the schools that were fortunate to receive one.
Robyn and Sandra spoke to us on how friendly and welcoming all the families were especially the children. Robyn told us how the four of them were welcomed like rock stars wherever they went and how happy and respectful the children were.
Elise (exchange student) then gave a quick update on what she had been doing recently.
Janelle then finished the meeting with a human horserace which was won by Sandra.
Alex won the raffle and Colin then closed the meeting.
Tree of Joy at Cherrybrook Shopping Village |
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