Presidents Report
Hello and greetings from Coonabarabran. Hopefully you were online last night to join the combined meeting between the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran and our club. This was initiated to formalise the Sister Relationship between the two clubs. This relationship started off around 2018 when schoolteacher Libby, the daughter of two Coonabarabran Rotarians raised the issue of the extreme drought affecting regional NSW at the time, which was picked up by Rotarian Rosemary (also a teacher at the same school and colleague of Libby’s) from our Club. Rosemary took this matter to then President Colin S and plans were put in place to provide funds for drought relief based on fundraising at the 2018 Trivia Night. Since that time the connection between the two clubs has evolved to include book donations, equestrian shows, lamb jumping knitting, youth experiences, Christmas parties, joint meetings and lots and lots of fun and collaboration. It was with great pleasure that President (Coonabarabran) Michael and I signed a ‘Sister Relationship’ certificate which serves:
“to affirm the ongoing and valuable relationship that exists between our two Clubs. To seek activities and projects, that allow us to work together, and further the ideals of Rotary International”.
While this was a fleeting visit, Colin, Anne and I had a wonderful time and managed to have some added adventures like bottle feeding, drenching, jetting and crutching sheep (yes- we have the photos and videos to prove it!!), and I caught up with Jack, Emma and Kirra who attended the recent Science Experience (we’ll bring you their feedback on this event at next week’s Youth Meeting). Many thanks to President Michael and Coonabarabran Board for allowing us to attend their meeting, to Jo for meeting logistics, to Libby and Rosemary for sharing the context of how this relationship started, and to the one and only Marie K for facilitating this visit and hosting Colin, Anne and myself. A brilliant and productive few days for both clubs and evidence that from little things, big things grow!
Prior to arriving out here, several other Club events have taken place, these being:
As at the time of writing, Club members are about to take off on the NTA Donors trip to Flores Indonesia – we wish them well and are keen to see their regular posts on Facebook – so stay tuned for their adventures!
Moving ahead we have a face-to-face Youth meeting on Monday 21/11 which are always full of energy and fun, followed by our Christmas meeting – Kris Kringle and Karaoke - also at Springfield on Monday 28/11/2022. By now you will have received an email about our Christmas meeting reminding you to bring along a gift to the value of $15 for a club member or partner of the same sex as yourself i.e. women buy for women; men buy for men. Also, a reminder to RSVP for this event and come along in fine voice and ready to sing a Christmas carol or two – ho, ho!!
And that’s the buzz for the week. Stay safe and well. Janelle
“to affirm the ongoing and valuable relationship that exists between our two Clubs. To seek activities and projects, that allow us to work together, and further the ideals of Rotary International”.
While this was a fleeting visit, Colin, Anne and I had a wonderful time and managed to have some added adventures like bottle feeding, drenching, jetting and crutching sheep (yes- we have the photos and videos to prove it!!), and I caught up with Jack, Emma and Kirra who attended the recent Science Experience (we’ll bring you their feedback on this event at next week’s Youth Meeting). Many thanks to President Michael and Coonabarabran Board for allowing us to attend their meeting, to Jo for meeting logistics, to Libby and Rosemary for sharing the context of how this relationship started, and to the one and only Marie K for facilitating this visit and hosting Colin, Anne and myself. A brilliant and productive few days for both clubs and evidence that from little things, big things grow!
Prior to arriving out here, several other Club events have taken place, these being:
- A wonderful social lunch was had at Baulkham Hills TAFE on 10/11, many thanks to Douglas and the Social Committee for organising this.
- On Friday 11/11, Kaye and I attended Hornsby RSL and laid a wreath at the Hornsby Cenotaph on behalf of the Club to commemorate Remembrance Day; thanks to Kaye for facilitating this.
- Last Saturday 12/11 saw the Club participate with the Homicide Victims’ Support Group in a working bee for Grace’s Place. This event was to help prepare the centre for a Ministerial walk through which some of you may have seen on last nights news. As Club President I must admit to feeling incredibly proud of our team, who worked extremely hard and were so easy to work with - undertaking any and all tasks asked of us. Thank you for your efforts and for representing our Club so capably. I think community events like this are some of my favourite - working with fellow Club members on an activity that genuinely matters and makes a difference in the world - definitely good for the soul! So well done to: Anne and Colin S, Neville, George, Keith, Carol, Ros H, Edwina, Alex and associated family members - Tim S, Amelia C.
- And on Monday 14/11, the Tree of Joy was erected at Cherrybrook Village and adorned by the giving baubles, noting that the tree at Westleigh shopping centre was also erected late last week. A big thank you to all in the Tree of Joy crew for organising this activity. What would really help in the take up of the baubles by the community, is for members to spend a little time up at the trees, to explain what Tree of Joy is about and encourage shoppers to take a bauble and assist in this important community event.
As at the time of writing, Club members are about to take off on the NTA Donors trip to Flores Indonesia – we wish them well and are keen to see their regular posts on Facebook – so stay tuned for their adventures!
Moving ahead we have a face-to-face Youth meeting on Monday 21/11 which are always full of energy and fun, followed by our Christmas meeting – Kris Kringle and Karaoke - also at Springfield on Monday 28/11/2022. By now you will have received an email about our Christmas meeting reminding you to bring along a gift to the value of $15 for a club member or partner of the same sex as yourself i.e. women buy for women; men buy for men. Also, a reminder to RSVP for this event and come along in fine voice and ready to sing a Christmas carol or two – ho, ho!!
And that’s the buzz for the week. Stay safe and well. Janelle
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Great Carpenter Bees
The 15-24 mm Great Carpenter Bees are the largest bees in Australia! They cut nest burrows in soft timber such as dead limbs of a mango tree. The females (see photograph "2008 Peter O") have glossy black abdomens and bright yellow waistcoats. The males of the Great Carpenter Bee have quite different colouring. They are covered with soft golden fur. ("2010 Peter O") Many thanks to Aussie Bee and Peter O |
Humour
English Language at its Best... contributed by Neville
Did I read that sign right?
"TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW."
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In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT.
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In a London department store:
BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS...
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In an office:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN.
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In an office:
AFTER TEA BREAK, STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD.
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Outside a second-hand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
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Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS...
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Spotted in a safari park: (I sure hope so.)
ELEPHANTS, PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR.
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Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Notice in a farmer's field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.
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Message on a leaflet:
IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS.
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On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK.)
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
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Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife
And Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
Really? Ya' think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant See if that works better than a fair trial!
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War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya' think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
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Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
****************************** ****************************** ****************************** *****
And the winner is...
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
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"TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW."
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -
In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
In a London department store:
BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS...
------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------------------------
In an office:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------
In an office:
AFTER TEA BREAK, STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --
Outside a second-hand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --
Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS...
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------
Spotted in a safari park: (I sure hope so.)
ELEPHANTS, PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------
Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------------
Notice in a farmer's field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
Message on a leaflet:
IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------
On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK.)
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife
And Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
Really? Ya' think?
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------------
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------
Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant See if that works better than a fair trial!
----------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------
War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------------
If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya' think?!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------------
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------
Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
****************************** ****************************** ********************
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
****************************** ****************************** ****************************** ****
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
****************************** ****************************** ****************************** *****
And the winner is...
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
****************************** ****************************** ****************************** ***
Car Names ... contributed by Cawas
Who said car names don't have meaning.....?
*FIAT*:
Failure in Italian Automotive Technology.
*FORD*:
For Only Rough Drivers.
*HYUNDAI*:
Hope You Understand Nothing's Drivable And Inexpensive.....
*VOLVO*:
Very Odd Looking Vehicular Object.
*PORSCHE*:
Proof Of Rich Spoiled Children Having Everything.
*TOYOTA*:
The One You Only Trust, Always.
*HONDA*:
Hung Over, Now Driving Away.
*BMW*:
Big Money Waste.
*AUDI* :
An unwanted debt invitation.
*Mercedes*:
Maximum enthusiasm , recurring cost, ego developed, eagerness to sell
*FIAT*:
Failure in Italian Automotive Technology.
*FORD*:
For Only Rough Drivers.
*HYUNDAI*:
Hope You Understand Nothing's Drivable And Inexpensive.....
*VOLVO*:
Very Odd Looking Vehicular Object.
*PORSCHE*:
Proof Of Rich Spoiled Children Having Everything.
*TOYOTA*:
The One You Only Trust, Always.
*HONDA*:
Hung Over, Now Driving Away.
*BMW*:
Big Money Waste.
*AUDI* :
An unwanted debt invitation.
*Mercedes*:
Maximum enthusiasm , recurring cost, ego developed, eagerness to sell
Wisdom of Phyllis Diller... contributed by Jim
I admit, I have a tremendous sex drive. My boyfriend lives forty miles away.
- Phyllis Diller
Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age. As your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.
- Phyllis Diller
Housework can't kill you, but why take a chance?
- Phyllis Diller
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.
- Phyllis Diller
The reason women don't play football is because 11 of them would never wear the same outfit in public.
-Phyllis Diller
Best way to get rid of kitchen odours: Eat out.
- Phyllis Diller
A bachelor is a guy who never made the same mistake once.
- Phyllis Diller
I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them.
- Phyllis Diller
Most children threaten at times to run away from home. This is the only thing that keeps some parents going.
- Phyllis Diller
Any time three New Yorkers get into a cab without an argument, a bank has just been robbed.
Phyllis Diller
We spend the first twelve months of our children's lives teaching them to walk and talk and the next twelve years telling them to sit down and shut up.
- Phyllis Diller
Burt Reynolds once asked me out. I was in his room.
-Phyllis Diller
What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.
- Phyllis Diller
The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.
- Phyllis Diller
His finest hour lasted a minute and a half.
- Phyllis Diller
Old age is when the liver spots show through your gloves.
- Phyllis Diller
My photographs don't do me justice -they just look like me.
- Phyllis Diller
Tranquillisers work only if you follow the advice on the bottle - keep away from children.
- Phyllis Diller
I asked the waiter, 'Is this milk fresh?' He said, 'Lady, three hours ago it was grass.'
- Phyllis Diller
The reason the golf pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can't see him laughing.
- Phyllis Diller
You know you're old if they have discontinued your blood type.
- Phyllis Diller
- Phyllis Diller
Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age. As your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.
- Phyllis Diller
Housework can't kill you, but why take a chance?
- Phyllis Diller
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.
- Phyllis Diller
The reason women don't play football is because 11 of them would never wear the same outfit in public.
-Phyllis Diller
Best way to get rid of kitchen odours: Eat out.
- Phyllis Diller
A bachelor is a guy who never made the same mistake once.
- Phyllis Diller
I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them.
- Phyllis Diller
Most children threaten at times to run away from home. This is the only thing that keeps some parents going.
- Phyllis Diller
Any time three New Yorkers get into a cab without an argument, a bank has just been robbed.
Phyllis Diller
We spend the first twelve months of our children's lives teaching them to walk and talk and the next twelve years telling them to sit down and shut up.
- Phyllis Diller
Burt Reynolds once asked me out. I was in his room.
-Phyllis Diller
What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.
- Phyllis Diller
The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron.
- Phyllis Diller
His finest hour lasted a minute and a half.
- Phyllis Diller
Old age is when the liver spots show through your gloves.
- Phyllis Diller
My photographs don't do me justice -they just look like me.
- Phyllis Diller
Tranquillisers work only if you follow the advice on the bottle - keep away from children.
- Phyllis Diller
I asked the waiter, 'Is this milk fresh?' He said, 'Lady, three hours ago it was grass.'
- Phyllis Diller
The reason the golf pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can't see him laughing.
- Phyllis Diller
You know you're old if they have discontinued your blood type.
- Phyllis Diller
