President's Report
Hi all,
On Monday night the Club did a Vocational Visit to Grace’s Place and 23 Members and Partners attended. Martha was just the perfect host. When we arrived, we had tea, coffee, and biscuits and then Martha took us for a tour of the premises. The Club has been involved with Grace’
Place for several years now and only some 18 months ago the Club joined a working bee to help finish the inside when it was being constructed (flat pack Saturday). We then visited some 12 months ago for the official opening, but it was great to return again and see it in operation and what a difference it is making. We then had pizza organised by Kerry. Thank you to Kerry for organising the visit and thank you to Martha for having us.
Updates from the past week:
On Wednesday night, 24 April some 10 Club members went to the Pavilion Theatre at the Castle Hill Showgrounds to see Caravan. A very funny play. We all enjoyed ourselves. On Thursday morning, Janelle, Anne & Colin S, and I attended the dawn service at the Hornsby RSL at 4:30am. Some 3,000 to 4,000 people attended the service. We then went back to the Hornsby RSL for a Gunfire Breakfast – chips, sausage, omelette, bacon, croissant, and free tea and coffee. Breakfast was served by the SES. A very memorable breakfast. Then on Thursday afternoon Colin S and I attended the Beecroft ANZAC service in Beecroft with afternoon tea provided by the Beecroft Girl Guides.
So, looking forward:
On Monday night the Club did a Vocational Visit to Grace’s Place and 23 Members and Partners attended. Martha was just the perfect host. When we arrived, we had tea, coffee, and biscuits and then Martha took us for a tour of the premises. The Club has been involved with Grace’
Place for several years now and only some 18 months ago the Club joined a working bee to help finish the inside when it was being constructed (flat pack Saturday). We then visited some 12 months ago for the official opening, but it was great to return again and see it in operation and what a difference it is making. We then had pizza organised by Kerry. Thank you to Kerry for organising the visit and thank you to Martha for having us.
Updates from the past week:
On Wednesday night, 24 April some 10 Club members went to the Pavilion Theatre at the Castle Hill Showgrounds to see Caravan. A very funny play. We all enjoyed ourselves. On Thursday morning, Janelle, Anne & Colin S, and I attended the dawn service at the Hornsby RSL at 4:30am. Some 3,000 to 4,000 people attended the service. We then went back to the Hornsby RSL for a Gunfire Breakfast – chips, sausage, omelette, bacon, croissant, and free tea and coffee. Breakfast was served by the SES. A very memorable breakfast. Then on Thursday afternoon Colin S and I attended the Beecroft ANZAC service in Beecroft with afternoon tea provided by the Beecroft Girl Guides.
So, looking forward:
- We have our Mother’s Day Market coming up on Sunday 5th May at the Cherrybrook RFS. The setup is on Friday 3 May. Please have a look at “What’s On” for more details.
- Norwest Sunrise Trivia Night will be held on Saturday 4th May starting at 6:30pm at the Wesley Uniting Church, Castle Hill. Please talk to Janelle if you would like to attend. The Club has booked a table of 8.
- Please remember District Assembly for all incoming Board members is on 4 May 2024, and the Venue will be the Western Sydney University, Second Avenue, Kingswood. If you are on the incoming Board, you should have received an invite.
- 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. The next course is on 17-18-19 May 2024. Run via Zoom and starts on Friday night. Full details in the District Newsletter.
- 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. This invitation has gone out to a large number of clubs. Approved that we become involved in this event. They need some $130K pa.
- Next Year's District Conference will be on 21-22 March 2025 at the Pullman Penrith.
- 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 approx. ¼ 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 29 Apr 2024
Opening: Carlingford Rotarian Martha Jabour welcomed WPH & Cherrybrook RC.
Director’s Reports: Vocational Visit so no reports were given.
Guest Speaker: Martha Jabour, Grace’s Place.
Grace’s Place is a tranquil and peaceful facility of healing and restoration for children and young people affected by homicide providing tailored support as well as providing tools for the community to work through difficult times together. Martha related some of the stories and then invited us to take a tour of this incredibly beautiful facility, that can sleep 24 people in well-appointed suites.
After the tour, we returned to the meeting room for Pizza and fellowship.
Kerry Mann gave a vote of thanks to Martha and President Neville also added his thanks.
General Business - President Neville reminded members of the Mother’s Day market on Sunday and advised there will be a casual
meeting at the Vicar on Monday for Presidents and Membership Directors from other Clubs, but all are welcome to attend.
Thanks to our Night Reporter, Sandra White.
Director’s Reports: Vocational Visit so no reports were given.
Guest Speaker: Martha Jabour, Grace’s Place.
Grace’s Place is a tranquil and peaceful facility of healing and restoration for children and young people affected by homicide providing tailored support as well as providing tools for the community to work through difficult times together. Martha related some of the stories and then invited us to take a tour of this incredibly beautiful facility, that can sleep 24 people in well-appointed suites.
After the tour, we returned to the meeting room for Pizza and fellowship.
Kerry Mann gave a vote of thanks to Martha and President Neville also added his thanks.
General Business - President Neville reminded members of the Mother’s Day market on Sunday and advised there will be a casual
meeting at the Vicar on Monday for Presidents and Membership Directors from other Clubs, but all are welcome to attend.
Thanks to our Night Reporter, Sandra White.
