Presidents Report
Hi All, this was our last formal night at Springfield and we had 45 attend. Thank you, Frank, Anna & Paul for the experience.
What a great night and a very full night. Iisa gave her introduction speech, we inducted Karen Lambert and Neil Berry gave us a talk on Bowel cancer.
Iisa did a fantastic job of her introduction speech, telling us all about herself, Finland, and the interesting things she has experienced and the culture shocks to date. Thank you Iisa.
Kerry inducted Karen Lambert as Carol was sick. Welcome onboard Karen we are looking forward to having you as a member of the Club.
Neil Berry talked about Bowel cancer and some of his working life experiences, a very interesting talk. Thank you Neil.
Updates from past week:
What a great night and a very full night. Iisa gave her introduction speech, we inducted Karen Lambert and Neil Berry gave us a talk on Bowel cancer.
Iisa did a fantastic job of her introduction speech, telling us all about herself, Finland, and the interesting things she has experienced and the culture shocks to date. Thank you Iisa.
Kerry inducted Karen Lambert as Carol was sick. Welcome onboard Karen we are looking forward to having you as a member of the Club.
Neil Berry talked about Bowel cancer and some of his working life experiences, a very interesting talk. Thank you Neil.
Updates from past week:
- Last week was our first Vocational visit for the year, thanks to Kerry and Robyn for organising and we had some 32 people attend. We visited 3DPO Business Solutions in Castle Hill.
- 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. 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. The next course, currently open for registrations is 27-28-29 Oct 2023. Run via Zoom and starts on Friday night. Anne completed the course on 11-13 Aug and was very impressed with the course. Future dates are: 23-24-25 Feb 2024, 17-18-19 May 2024.
- Cluster Meeting: On Thursday 17th Aug met with Mercedes Durante and five other Presidents from the Hills district: Kenthurst, Hills Kellyville, Norwest Sunrise, Greater Hills and the Ponds. It was a good opportunity to share with other Clubs what they are doing and what we are doing. A very good night.
- There was another meeting of the District “Say No to Domestic Violence Committee” on Friday 18th Aug.
- Our Global Grant. The grant has been approved for $US50,000. Thanks to Peter’s vision and help from Tony M, Andrew L, Tony C and Janelle. A great achievement for the Club.
- Some 13 of us travelled to Woy Woy on Friday night, 18th Aug and visited the “Little Woy Woy Theatre” and saw “The Perfect Murder”. We had dinner at the Woy Woy Pub before the play and it was a good night. Thank you Max for organising this.
- Trivia Night on this Saturday night, 26th Aug.
- On 3pm Sunday 13 August, Julian Leeser organised an information session on “The Voice” held at Hornsby RSL. It was an opportunity for people in our community to learn from experts and ask questions about this important upcoming vote. Colin S and I attended and a very interesting session. There is another session hosted by Alex Hawke at Blacktown on Wed 23 Aug where they will be talking on the “No Vote”. If you are interested please let me know and I will forward the flyer.
- Upcoming Webinars. There will be multiple webinars coming up via Zoom to answer questions about the Regional Council and Community Groups and if you are interested in nominating for any of the new Regional Roles. These sessions will be held on the following dates and this information is in the Bulletin:
- Tuesday 29 August at 1pm AEST - Register here
- Wednesday 30 August at 6:30pm AEST - Register here
- Saturday 2 September at 10am AEST - Register here
Night Report
Night Report- Monday, 21 August 2023
Opening:
Sgt Jim opened the meeting
Welcomed our guest speaker, Dr Neil Barry, visitors and guests, outgoing exchange student Georgia and our exchange student Iisa
Raffle ticket prizes for tonight - Barossa Valley original paintings and a Wellbeing package donated by Kaye
Toast by Cawas to Springfield House staff for their hospitality over the past years and;
to our fabulous team, The Matildas who brought Australia together.
President’s Report
Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Director’s Reports
Garage sale coming up – need donation of tools.
Shade shelter Arcadia – looking for donations for timber beams
$1k raised from Kilt to Kilt has been donated to the Centurion Club
Trivia night being held Saturday, 26 August 2023. Request that attendees be at the hall by 5pm to assist in setup and wear purple with pride. Purple bows will be on sale for $2.
Garage sale meeting being held Tuesday, 22 August 2023. Main agenda tying in a car boot sale and market stall into the garage sale. Planning for thirty six (36) stalls.
Wooden spoon handed on from Janelle to Peter and Julianne Stanton for their exceptional work on the approval of a Global Grant.
Domestic Family Violence Committee established with thirty (30) people on the Committee. Janelle is leading the Committee. There are six (6) teams actioning different components including sixteen (16) days of action from 25 November until early December 2023 with a Community Walk. T-shirts can be purchased through Janelle.
Excellent outcome. Donors trip planned for October 2023.
Note; All members in attendance thanked and acknowledged Peter for his successful submission. Peter acknowledged support from Andrew Little, Tony Coote and Janelle Craig in receiving the Grant.
Sydney Youth Musical has moved to the Riverside Theatre. Next performance ‘The Little Mermaid’ on 22 September 2023 at 7.30pm.
Reminder to all members to take their badges after tonight’s meeting as they will be members responsibility from now on.
Induction of new Rotary Member
Karen Lambert was introduced by Robyn Hain and inducted by Kerry Mann. Karen’s mentor is Ros Hogan
Introduction speech by Iisa Vilander (our exchange student from Finland)
Iisa spoke about her homeland Finland (whilst members passed around Finnish sweets provided by Iisa). She spoke about culture shocks so far including everyone asking ’how are you’, her experiences so far with food ie vegemite, and pies and sausage rolls and travels to the beach and the city. Iisa showed photos of Finland in Summer compared to Australia in Winter, her family, her love of Musical Theatre and Dance and her high school back in Finland – Performing Arts High School of Kallio. Iisa was asked why she chose Australia and she said she wanted to go somewhere where her family had not been and wanted to experience our culture. She said she is loving being in Australia and thanked everyone for warmly welcoming her. The word of the day for everyone to remember for next time was Yo - night (pronounced oooah) and Hyvaa yota – good night.
Guest Speaker - Dr Neil Barry
Dr Barry completed his university degree at Sydney University in 1970. After his training he was appointed to Western Suburbs hospital and Fairfield hospital as a general surgeon. He was appointed to the trauma and general surgical unit in 2005. He ceased operating in 2016 and now works as a medicolegal specialist assessing work and motor vehicle injuries.
Dr Barry spoke about Bowel Cancer, the importance of regular checks including the Government ‘pack’ that you should receive every two (2) years. Dr Barry said that more people in younger aged groups are being diagnosed with bowel cancer and in 2022 there were 17,000 cases (differing aged groups) diagnosed in Australia. He said that there is an 80% x 5 year survival rate and the mix of male to females being diagnosed is 55% men and 45% women.
Dr Barry was Introduced and thanked by Tony Makin
Sergeant at Arm’s – Jim
Fine session conducted by Jim including fines for not having name badges.
Heads & Tails won by our outgoing exchange student, Geogia’s Mum, Nicole
Raffle prizes won by Colin Baxter and Julianne Stanton
Opening:
Sgt Jim opened the meeting
Welcomed our guest speaker, Dr Neil Barry, visitors and guests, outgoing exchange student Georgia and our exchange student Iisa
Raffle ticket prizes for tonight - Barossa Valley original paintings and a Wellbeing package donated by Kaye
Toast by Cawas to Springfield House staff for their hospitality over the past years and;
to our fabulous team, The Matildas who brought Australia together.
President’s Report
Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Director’s Reports
- Community Service: Colin Sharpe
Garage sale coming up – need donation of tools.
Shade shelter Arcadia – looking for donations for timber beams
- Foundation: David Turnbull
$1k raised from Kilt to Kilt has been donated to the Centurion Club
- Fund Raising: Janelle Craig
Trivia night being held Saturday, 26 August 2023. Request that attendees be at the hall by 5pm to assist in setup and wear purple with pride. Purple bows will be on sale for $2.
Garage sale meeting being held Tuesday, 22 August 2023. Main agenda tying in a car boot sale and market stall into the garage sale. Planning for thirty six (36) stalls.
Wooden spoon handed on from Janelle to Peter and Julianne Stanton for their exceptional work on the approval of a Global Grant.
Domestic Family Violence Committee established with thirty (30) people on the Committee. Janelle is leading the Committee. There are six (6) teams actioning different components including sixteen (16) days of action from 25 November until early December 2023 with a Community Walk. T-shirts can be purchased through Janelle.
- International: Peter Stanton
Excellent outcome. Donors trip planned for October 2023.
Note; All members in attendance thanked and acknowledged Peter for his successful submission. Peter acknowledged support from Andrew Little, Tony Coote and Janelle Craig in receiving the Grant.
- Vocational: Kerry Mann
- Youth: Cawas Sahukar
- Club Services: Anne Sharpe
Sydney Youth Musical has moved to the Riverside Theatre. Next performance ‘The Little Mermaid’ on 22 September 2023 at 7.30pm.
Reminder to all members to take their badges after tonight’s meeting as they will be members responsibility from now on.
Induction of new Rotary Member
Karen Lambert was introduced by Robyn Hain and inducted by Kerry Mann. Karen’s mentor is Ros Hogan
Introduction speech by Iisa Vilander (our exchange student from Finland)
Iisa spoke about her homeland Finland (whilst members passed around Finnish sweets provided by Iisa). She spoke about culture shocks so far including everyone asking ’how are you’, her experiences so far with food ie vegemite, and pies and sausage rolls and travels to the beach and the city. Iisa showed photos of Finland in Summer compared to Australia in Winter, her family, her love of Musical Theatre and Dance and her high school back in Finland – Performing Arts High School of Kallio. Iisa was asked why she chose Australia and she said she wanted to go somewhere where her family had not been and wanted to experience our culture. She said she is loving being in Australia and thanked everyone for warmly welcoming her. The word of the day for everyone to remember for next time was Yo - night (pronounced oooah) and Hyvaa yota – good night.
Guest Speaker - Dr Neil Barry
Dr Barry completed his university degree at Sydney University in 1970. After his training he was appointed to Western Suburbs hospital and Fairfield hospital as a general surgeon. He was appointed to the trauma and general surgical unit in 2005. He ceased operating in 2016 and now works as a medicolegal specialist assessing work and motor vehicle injuries.
Dr Barry spoke about Bowel Cancer, the importance of regular checks including the Government ‘pack’ that you should receive every two (2) years. Dr Barry said that more people in younger aged groups are being diagnosed with bowel cancer and in 2022 there were 17,000 cases (differing aged groups) diagnosed in Australia. He said that there is an 80% x 5 year survival rate and the mix of male to females being diagnosed is 55% men and 45% women.
Dr Barry was Introduced and thanked by Tony Makin
Sergeant at Arm’s – Jim
Fine session conducted by Jim including fines for not having name badges.
Heads & Tails won by our outgoing exchange student, Geogia’s Mum, Nicole
Raffle prizes won by Colin Baxter and Julianne Stanton
Humour
Signs from the USA ... contributed by Jim
Ever wonder why the population can’t spell.
They get it all off social media.
They get it all off social media.
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Dead Duck... contributed by Cawas
A woman brought a very limp duck to a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird’s chest.
After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, “I’m sorry, Ma’am, but your duck, Cuddles, has passed away.”
The distressed woman wailed, “Are you sure?”
“Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead,” replied the vet.
“How can you be so sure?” she protested. “I mean, you haven’t done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something.”
The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador retriever. As the duck’s owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom.
He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room.
A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room. The vet looked at the woman and said, “I’m sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100 percent certifiably, a dead duck.”
The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman.
The duck’s owner, still in shock, took the bill. “$550!” she cried, “$550 just to tell me my duck is dead?!”
The vet shrugged, “I’m sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $50, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it’s now $550.”
After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, “I’m sorry, Ma’am, but your duck, Cuddles, has passed away.”
The distressed woman wailed, “Are you sure?”
“Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead,” replied the vet.
“How can you be so sure?” she protested. “I mean, you haven’t done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something.”
The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador retriever. As the duck’s owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom.
He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room.
A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room. The vet looked at the woman and said, “I’m sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100 percent certifiably, a dead duck.”
The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman.
The duck’s owner, still in shock, took the bill. “$550!” she cried, “$550 just to tell me my duck is dead?!”
The vet shrugged, “I’m sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $50, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it’s now $550.”
Heaven... contributed by Cawas
A lovely woman from County died. She found herself outside a beautiful garden with splashing fountains and bright flowers; but she was alone and the gate was locked. When St. Peter finally came by, the woman said to him, "This is surely a wonderful place It must be heaven. How do I get in?" "You have to spell a word," said the saint. "What word might that be?" "Love." said he. Well , she spelled it all right and was admitted through the Gates of Heaven.
About a year later, St. Peter asked this woman if she would mind guarding the Gates a short while for him. While she was waiting, her husband arrived. "How've you been?" she asked. "Oh, not bad," he said. "I married the pretty nurse who took care of you, and then I won the lottery. I sold our little cottage and bought a lovely mansion. My wife and I traveled 'round the world. Today I was skiing and broke my neck and...and here I am. How do I get in?"
"You have to spell a word."
"What word?"
"Czechoslovakia"
About a year later, St. Peter asked this woman if she would mind guarding the Gates a short while for him. While she was waiting, her husband arrived. "How've you been?" she asked. "Oh, not bad," he said. "I married the pretty nurse who took care of you, and then I won the lottery. I sold our little cottage and bought a lovely mansion. My wife and I traveled 'round the world. Today I was skiing and broke my neck and...and here I am. How do I get in?"
"You have to spell a word."
"What word?"
"Czechoslovakia"
Sit Relax and Try Answers... contributed by Cawas
Difference... contributed by Cawas
