President's Report
Hi all,
Last night was a Club Forum on Zoom. We had 23 members online. It was a good discussion and topics included below. Thank you everyone for your involvement and feedback.
Updates from past weeks:
Last night was a Club Forum on Zoom. We had 23 members online. It was a good discussion and topics included below. Thank you everyone for your involvement and feedback.
Updates from past weeks:
- Bunnings BBQ: Bunnings BBQ and Cake Stall at Castle Hill Bunnings on Saturday 18 May. Total profit $2,696 BBQ $2,033, Cakes $574 Donation Jars $88. A fantastic effort considering the cold. Thank you everyone and Kerry for organising.
- Hills Relay for Life: Janelle and I visited the Hills Relay for Life event at Castle Hill Show Grounds on Sat afternoon as the Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrise had a stall there. There was about 50 people walking laps and raising money the Cancer Council. Very cold, rainy, and windy.
- Premier’s Volunteer Reception. This week is Volunteer week. Janelle and I were invited by DG Christine Owens to attend the Premier’s Volunteer Reception on Monday at the Art Gallery. There was some 500 volunteers attend and was stand up and finger food. It was a very good time to collaborate with other Volunteer organisations. Last year there was some 900,000 hours of volunteer time given. We should be very proud of our contribution.
- Rotary Board Meeting on Wednesday 15 May. Combination of Existing Board and Incoming Board.
- Pennant Hills POW: On Wednesday 15 May the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills had their Pride of Workmanship (POW) night. As our Club had a Borad meeting that night, Edwina attended the event and represented our Club. They had 8 recipients for POW awards and Edwina enjoyed the night. Thanks you Edwina.
- 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.
- 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 Club has been approached by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay to become involved in a national activity to raise funds for the Men’s Health Education Rural Van (a Mobile Home fitted out to provide on-site checks for men’s health issues currently being used in rural towns). Funds are to be raised by donating the proceeds from Bunnings barbeques to be held on 10-11 August 2024. We have locked in Sat 10 Aug at Castle Hill Bunnings. This invitation has gone out to a large number of clubs. Approved that we become involved in with this event. They need some $130K pa.
- 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 16 of the Club as Centurions and we have two months to go. Please talk to David and thanks everyone.
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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
Our meeting on 20 May 2024 was a Zoom meeting with 17 attendees.
Sergeant Cawas called the meeting to order and asked Colin Sharpe to propose a toast. Colin proposed a toast to Rotary, the weather and a great day at Bunnings Castle Hill on Saturday.
President Neville welcomed everyone to the meeting.
President’s Update
We had a very successful day at Bunnings Castle Hill on Saturday running a BBQ and cake stall. Janelle will update later.
Neville and Janelle visited the Run for Life event at Castle Hill Show Ground on Saturday afternoon in support of the Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrise who had a stall there.
Neville and Janelle were invited by DG Christine Owens to attend the Premier’s Volunteer Reception at the Art Gallery on Monday 20 May. Around 500 volunteers from all different volunteer organisations attended.
The Board held a meeting on Wednesday 15 May.
Club Changeover is on Friday 21 June at Springfield House. Invitations have gone out. Would really love to see everyone there.
District Changeover is on Saturday 29 June at Wenty Leagues Club, Wentworthville. The invitation and link is 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. Andrew, Alex and Sandra attended the RLI course on the weekend.
The Club has been approached by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay to become involved in a national activity to raise funds for the Men’s Health Education Rural Van (a Mobile Home fitted out to provide on-site checks for men’s health issues currently being used in rural towns). Funds are to be raised by donating the proceeds from Bunnings barbeques to be held on 10 August 2024. This invitation has gone out to a large number of clubs. Approved that we become involved in with this event. They need some $130K pa.
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 16 of the Club as Centurions and we have two months to go. Please talk to David and thanks everyone.
Directors’ Reports
Community - Colin had nothing to report other than to remind new board members there is a meeting at his place on 5 June 2024 at 7.30pm.
Fundraising - Janelle congratulated everyone on a great result at the Bunnings BBQ at Castle Hill on Saturday. The BBQ and cake stall raised a clear profit of $2,696. Another BBQ is scheduled at Bunnings, Castle Hill on Sunday 9 June with a possible cake stall.
Domestic Violence - On Wednesday 1 May 2024 there was a webinar ‘Practical Ways to Stop Domestic and Family Violence in Your Community’. More than 40 people registered to listen to the the expert panel and some 200 people joined. Neville has put the link to the webinar in the Bulletin and everyone is encouraged to listen.
Membership - Carol will follow up three referrals she got from the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday.
Social - Carol reminded members of the play ‘Almost Maine’ on Wednesday night at the Pavilion Theatre. $30 cash, 7.30pm for 8pm.
Public Image - Keith advised Kaye Carter has agreed to be the sponsorship officer next year.
Vocational - Kerry advised $200 was donated to Grace’s Place from the money paid for pizzas when we visited on 29 April.
Contact has been made with the David Morgan Centre, Rydalmere for a vocational visit to their sheltered workshop. Further information to be provided.
Discussions are underway with Ian Friery for a visit to the Hornsby SES.
Club Services - Anne requested that if you are going to be away please send her an email so you won’t be rostered on for any duties during your absence.
Exchange - Iisa returns to Finland on 30 June and is busy seeing everything she can before she leaves. There is a District farewell for exchange students on 20 June at the Blue Mountains. Georgia is doing well in Chile and we will have a catch up with her via Zoom shortly.
Tony Coote advised we need two more people to attend the TAFE dinner on Tuesday 4 June, 6pm for 6.30pm. Please deposit $35 per head to the General Account BSB 633 000 Account 165 073 016 and put your Surname and "TAFE".
More people are needed to attend the Christmas in July dinner at Pennant Hills Golf Club on Friday 19 July, 6.30 pm for 7pm. If we get 40 attendees we will have a dedicated function room all to ourselves. Please confirm attendance to Tony by Monday 11th June and deposit $70 per head to the General Account BSB 633 000 Account 165 073 016 and put your Surname and "Xmas July".
On Wednesday 15 May Edwina represented our Club at the Pennant Hills Rotary Club Pride of Workmanship Awards held at Pennant Hills Golf Club. Nine people received awards.
Club Forum
Neville handed back to Cawas who noticed a number of members were drinking wine during the meeting so there was a wine trivia quiz.
Neville then wound up the meeting.
Sergeant Cawas called the meeting to order and asked Colin Sharpe to propose a toast. Colin proposed a toast to Rotary, the weather and a great day at Bunnings Castle Hill on Saturday.
President Neville welcomed everyone to the meeting.
President’s Update
We had a very successful day at Bunnings Castle Hill on Saturday running a BBQ and cake stall. Janelle will update later.
Neville and Janelle visited the Run for Life event at Castle Hill Show Ground on Saturday afternoon in support of the Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrise who had a stall there.
Neville and Janelle were invited by DG Christine Owens to attend the Premier’s Volunteer Reception at the Art Gallery on Monday 20 May. Around 500 volunteers from all different volunteer organisations attended.
The Board held a meeting on Wednesday 15 May.
Club Changeover is on Friday 21 June at Springfield House. Invitations have gone out. Would really love to see everyone there.
District Changeover is on Saturday 29 June at Wenty Leagues Club, Wentworthville. The invitation and link is 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. Andrew, Alex and Sandra attended the RLI course on the weekend.
The Club has been approached by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay to become involved in a national activity to raise funds for the Men’s Health Education Rural Van (a Mobile Home fitted out to provide on-site checks for men’s health issues currently being used in rural towns). Funds are to be raised by donating the proceeds from Bunnings barbeques to be held on 10 August 2024. This invitation has gone out to a large number of clubs. Approved that we become involved in with this event. They need some $130K pa.
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 16 of the Club as Centurions and we have two months to go. Please talk to David and thanks everyone.
Directors’ Reports
Community - Colin had nothing to report other than to remind new board members there is a meeting at his place on 5 June 2024 at 7.30pm.
Fundraising - Janelle congratulated everyone on a great result at the Bunnings BBQ at Castle Hill on Saturday. The BBQ and cake stall raised a clear profit of $2,696. Another BBQ is scheduled at Bunnings, Castle Hill on Sunday 9 June with a possible cake stall.
Domestic Violence - On Wednesday 1 May 2024 there was a webinar ‘Practical Ways to Stop Domestic and Family Violence in Your Community’. More than 40 people registered to listen to the the expert panel and some 200 people joined. Neville has put the link to the webinar in the Bulletin and everyone is encouraged to listen.
Membership - Carol will follow up three referrals she got from the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday.
Social - Carol reminded members of the play ‘Almost Maine’ on Wednesday night at the Pavilion Theatre. $30 cash, 7.30pm for 8pm.
Public Image - Keith advised Kaye Carter has agreed to be the sponsorship officer next year.
Vocational - Kerry advised $200 was donated to Grace’s Place from the money paid for pizzas when we visited on 29 April.
Contact has been made with the David Morgan Centre, Rydalmere for a vocational visit to their sheltered workshop. Further information to be provided.
Discussions are underway with Ian Friery for a visit to the Hornsby SES.
Club Services - Anne requested that if you are going to be away please send her an email so you won’t be rostered on for any duties during your absence.
Exchange - Iisa returns to Finland on 30 June and is busy seeing everything she can before she leaves. There is a District farewell for exchange students on 20 June at the Blue Mountains. Georgia is doing well in Chile and we will have a catch up with her via Zoom shortly.
Tony Coote advised we need two more people to attend the TAFE dinner on Tuesday 4 June, 6pm for 6.30pm. Please deposit $35 per head to the General Account BSB 633 000 Account 165 073 016 and put your Surname and "TAFE".
More people are needed to attend the Christmas in July dinner at Pennant Hills Golf Club on Friday 19 July, 6.30 pm for 7pm. If we get 40 attendees we will have a dedicated function room all to ourselves. Please confirm attendance to Tony by Monday 11th June and deposit $70 per head to the General Account BSB 633 000 Account 165 073 016 and put your Surname and "Xmas July".
On Wednesday 15 May Edwina represented our Club at the Pennant Hills Rotary Club Pride of Workmanship Awards held at Pennant Hills Golf Club. Nine people received awards.
Club Forum
- Given Rotary International will be increasing the fee our Club pays for your membership from $252 to $270 per member the Board has decided to increase our annual fee from $300 to $320 per member.
- Due to the cost of receiving the Rotary Down Under magazine Tony Makin has requested members to advise him if they wish to receive a hard copy, digital copy or no copy. Please respond to him.
- Storage - we have sold the two containers that were at Galston. Hills Storage have given us four months’ free storage. Riccardo Raad is giving us space in one of his sheds.
- We only have 16 members who are Centurions to date. It would be great to have all members as Centurions. Please donate $100 into the General Account and let Bob know.
- Our meetings at the Vicar seem to be working well. The Vicar is doing a great job setting up tables and chairs and providing us with what we need. There will be a 10 minute break in the middle of the meeting to allow members to mingle. We will look at getting a lectern for speakers.
- Visioning - all directors have put forward their 5 year plans.
- District Assembly - this was a successful event with break out rooms for the different portfolios.
- Youth Exchange - Janelle advised Georgia will be back from Chile in January. Iisa returns to Finland in June. It is a busy time as Northern Hemisphere students will be coming here in July. We have received an application from a young girl from Pennant Hills High School to go overseas. Her family will host an incoming exchange student. The Club has endorsed this application. The Club has accepted a girl from France for 2024/25.
- Fundraising - We have no director but members are happy to be on a fundraising committee. Please let Colin know if you would like to be on the committee.
- Trivia Night - Saturday 21 September. Looking for people to go on Trivia Night committee. Eight people put up their hands.
- Regionalisation - Niranjan Deodhar will be talking about this at Changeover Dinner on 21 June.
- Amendments to Club Directory - It was suggested that amendments to contact details be highlighted to avoid wading through directory to see what might be different. ‘What’s On’ app on phones is working well.
- Mentors need to do more, know what their responsibilities are. Exit interview forms will be prepared.
Neville handed back to Cawas who noticed a number of members were drinking wine during the meeting so there was a wine trivia quiz.
Neville then wound up the meeting.
Humour
Boiled Eggs ... contributed by Cawas
The Importance of Walking ... contributed by Neville
The importance of Walking
Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month.
My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60. Now he's 97 years old and we don't know where he is
I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.
The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.
I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing...
I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. I haven't lost a pound. Apparently, you have to go there.
Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise', I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they'll say, 'Well, she looks good doesn't she.'
If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.
I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years, just getting over the hill.
We all get heavier as we get older, because there's a lot more information in our heads. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
AND
Every time I start thinking too much about how I look, I just find a Happy Hour and by the time I leave, I look just fine.
Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month.
My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60. Now he's 97 years old and we don't know where he is
I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.
The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.
I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing...
I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. I haven't lost a pound. Apparently, you have to go there.
Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise', I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they'll say, 'Well, she looks good doesn't she.'
If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.
I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years, just getting over the hill.
We all get heavier as we get older, because there's a lot more information in our heads. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
AND
Every time I start thinking too much about how I look, I just find a Happy Hour and by the time I leave, I look just fine.
