Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by John Cowper 

Inside This Issue

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President's Report

Night Report

Humour

Club Calendar

Upcoming Events

Club Zoom Meetings
alternate with 
Springfield House

7:15pm for 7:30pm 


6:30pm for 7:00 pm

Mon 08 February 2021 Springfield House - Partners Night

Guest Speaker
Stephanie Heighes -- Operations Manager NTA

Mon 15 February 2021 - Zoom Meeting

Guest Speaker TBA

Mon 22 February 2021 Springfield House

Guest Speaker
Bob Whyms

​Masks will be for sale if you don't have one yet for the special price of $5.00

Next Meeting 08 Feb Speaker Bio

Stephanie Heighes: Biography.
Operations Manager
NTA East Indonesian Aid
 

Stephanie is a social anthropologist.She studied at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, focusing on development studies in South East Asia.

She started to work in the field of humanitarian aid after the 2004 tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia, for Caritas Switzerland and the American Red Cross.

Later, she became a member of the rapid response team of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) and worked for Swisscontact and other aid organisations in Flores, NTT, where she lived for 11 years with her family.
 
Stephanie and her family moved to Australia - Sydney in December 2017.
 
Stephanie is an Executive Officer of NTA  and is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and is knowledgeable in Indonesian customs and appropriate behaviours.

I have had the privilege to observe her interactions in the field and know how deeply committed Stephanie is to the people of this region of Indonesia.

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​Duty Roster

If you are unable to be at the meeting please contact the person doing your role the following week/s, arrange a swap and advise Keith, so he can amend his records.
​Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.

Pres. Rosemary's Report - 01 February 2021

The first meeting in February saw 24 members and 2 guests Zoom in.
Although we did not have either a member talk or a guest speaker, it was great to let everyone get up to date with what is happening.
I tuned into the Australia Day presentation and learnt more about the 2 aims of R100 celebrating Rotary in Australia and New Zealand.

1. Give every Child a Future – increasing the health in our Pacific nations by inoculations and health checks
2. End Trachoma Now – addressing this infectious eye disease that we have in Australia – the world’s last developed country where it exists.
   

We have the possibility of a popup Book Sale on Feb 13, online sales due to a contact at the Lakes of Cherrybrook, R100 celebrations at our Rotary Garden at the RFS in April, Friendship lunches/dinners, a trip away to the Hunter Valley, ANZAC dinner and so the list goes on.
The Face-to-Face partners meeting at Springfield next Monday will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our International project, welcome Jason Terry to our club and say farewell to Peter and Julie Cleary who have been with our club for over 25 years. Please remember to check in with either Keith or John at Altitude Capital – if you don’t send an apology, we presume you will be attending. It should be an amazing night and again I send our apologies. Enjoy wearing your new member badges also!!!! Thank you, Keith.
Stay well, stay safe and enjoy Rotary.

Rosemary

Night Report -  01 February 2021

Opening: at 7:35pm on zoom, delayed due to some confusion with the new zoom link. Pres Rosemary advised that John T will be Sergeant but is delayed due to a client and so she will run the meeting until John is able to join us. Rosemary is running the Zoom meetin g from Cabarita Beach on the Nth Coast, and welcomed John Caruara.
George gave a toast, to a united Australia.
Pres Rosemary report:

• The Pres BBQ on 23 Jan was limited to 30 people and we had a fantastic time at the Council land where our containers are stored, Mid Dural
  
• Mask sales continue and a thanks to those supporting it. Last Friday for 4 hours we sold $65 worth. Thanks to Bev, George and Bob. The low sales are a reflection that masks are now generally not compulsory.
  
• The R100 Rotary in Australia/NZ program has the following aims:
  • Give every child a future by providing inoculations in the Pacific region.
  • End trachoma now. Australia is the last developed country to have trachoma.
    
• We are working towards a Rotary plaque/sign in the guide hall garden. This should have a ceremony in April.

Keith advised that the Club shirts have been chosen, and samples were displayed at the Pres BBQ, and hopefully again at the next meeting. They will cost just short of $30.
Colin Sharpe provided a community report

• We are aiming to hols a mini book sale on Sat 13th Fen, subject to approvals and the weather. We are receiving donations regularly and are choosy. Neville is coordinating, and will shortly be asking for volunteers: 7am setup, 9am open to the public, noon close and pack away.
  
• We also continue to sell donated items online.
• The plaque/sign Pres Rosemary mentioned requires Council approval will be metal on a rock, and large enough to be readable from a distance.

Peter: International. The annual report for NTA will be placed in the bulletin. The next meeting is partners night at Springfield, and we have representatives from NTA providing an update. Please support this meeting (and book in by noon Thursday).
Carol: will place an article on R100in the March Dooral Roundup
Tony Coote:

• Thanked those who helped at the Presidents BBQ.
• Planning a trip away to the Hunter in May. Please let Douglas know your interest.
• We had a Bunnings BBQ cancelled between Xmas and NY. As a thank you, Bunnings provided a few $100 vouchers which Tony will auction off for fundraising.
• The Friendship meals are resuming. Please respond to Tony’s email with interest by Friday.
• Has contacted Lions re Anzac Day function on 19th April to be held at Pennant Hills Bowling Club.
• Planning a bushwalk in April.
• Bunnings BBQ in March.

David advised that RAWCS provided a report on the India project. We expect we will not participate due to Covid.
Edwina: tonight we don’t have a member talk (nor a guest speaker), but expect several member talks in the future.
At this point, Stan asked a question: “which animal has fingerprints like humans?”…. a few wild guesses, and the answer was revealed… the Koala.
Pres Rosemary advised the next meeting is at Springfield (partners) where we will:

• Formally welcome Jason Terry to the Club (his Club charters on 13 Feb, hopefully we can have some club representation (even though it is the day of the book sale.
• Give Peter and Julie Cleary a farewell, Peter has been a member of the Club for some 25 years.

The next Board meeting is Wed 10Feb on Zoom
District Conference is coming up, and will be virtual. Not sure how this concept will work
At this point Douglas advised we have good participation for the Bunnings BBQ this Sunday 7 Feb – the roster will be out shortly.
The meeting closed at 8:07 pm
 
Night Reporter:  Bob Davison

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Trip to Hunter Valley
Please respond by 19th February 2021

Welfare Report

Nothing to report. Please let me know of any anomalies.

VALE
The Club extends sincere condolences to Robert and Rosemary for the loss of Rob’s mother recently
after a short illness in Queensland

Appreciation message from Coonabarabran

Dear Rosemary.
Jo Wilkin gave me your email address as I was wanting to thank you and all the other Rotarians involved for the Christmas hamper we received. Unfortunately Beverley and I were unable to be at the Belar Creek, Coonabarabran, Christmas get together but our daughter, Belinda Johnson, was there and arrived home with the Rotary gift hamper. What a beautiful surprise!
We decided to wait till Christmas Day to unpack it and found all manner of "goodies" in it. THANK YOU ALL FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE HAMPER AND THE THOUGHTS THAT CAME WITH THEM.
We have had a close relationship with Coonabarabran Rotary over many years, and the great work the organisation does never cease to amaze us. Again, thank you all so much.
With best wishes for 2021.

Yours sincerely,

Beverley and Arnold McWILLIAMS

Appreciation message from Camp Quality for Tree Of Joy

From: Tania Sweatman <Tania.Sweatman@campquality.org.au>
Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2021 12:35 PM
To: Stanley Baseley <sbaseley@hotmail.com>
Subject: 2020 Tree of Joy
 

Hi Stan,
 
Happy New Year!  I hope your trip to QLD went well and you enjoyed Christmas with your son.  Unfortunately, our trip to QLD was cancelled with the COVID breakouts – we will hopefully get to visit my husband’s family later in the year.
 
As previously mentioned, all the wonderful gifts collected in 2020 were given to the John Hunter Hospital  in Newcastle.  I’ve attached a photograph of my colleague, Deb Moore delivering the presents to the Child Life Therapists that work at the hospital.  I’ve also included below some feedback I received from Veronica Oakley, Child Life Therapist.
 
Hi Tania,
 
The gifts were received with Joy and smiles.
The parents were extremely grateful for the thoughtfulness and generosity from the Rotary Club and Camp Quality.
There were a few tears when they read thoughts and positive wishes written on the beautiful cards attached to the gifts. Knowing that other people have you in their thoughts and hearts means so much to a family facing the unknown. Please pass on our gratitude for this generous donation.
 
Thank You
Veronica
 
I’m hoping that 2021 is going to be a much better one for everyone and I look forward to seeing you later in the year.
 
Regards,
Tania
 

Tania Sweatman  |  Program Support Officer

Phone: 02 9876 0513  |  Work Days: Tue, Wed, Thu

tania.sweatman@campquality.org.au

Locked Bag 7523 McMahons Point NSW 2060

campquality.org.au






 

Our article in the Latest Dooral Roundup - thanks Carol

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NTA   November Monitoring Visit 
​ from Peter Stanton

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Humour of the Week
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Covid-19 and the Club

​Our Club Needs Training - Please Volunteer

Training is on-line and takes about 20 minutes – so a few could do it
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-awareness-food-service-training
 
The training has been developed for anyone working in NSW food retail and food service businesses and covers key measures recommended for COVID-19 control. Key topics addressed:

• COVID-19 Introduction and background
• Infection, signs and symptoms
• Self-protective measures
• Protective measures for premises and personal hygiene
• Cleaning and sanitation practices
• Social distancing measures
• Record keeping.

The course is self-guided and will take participants approximately 20 minutes to complete.
There is a 20 question multiple-choice quiz at the end.
A ‘COVID-19 awareness for food service’ acknowledgement certificate will be emailed to all participants who complete the quiz.

... and We Should be Covid Safe at Our Activities

Centurion Program and Centurion Membership application

We are now in a new Rotary Year. Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!

How you can become a Rotary Foundation Centurion?
Centurion Program Donation Instructions for WPHC Rotary Club - 2020.

Club Calendar

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Bulletin Editor - Douglas

Meetings

​Monday  6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158
and Zoom Monday 7:15 for 7:30pm - on alternate weeks 
​- see Club Program for details.

Apologies

For Springfield meetings, If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Julie.   Email  admin@altitudecapital.com.au before 1pm on the Friday before the meeting.
​Please no communication via phone (either verbal or SMS)

If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.

Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year 

The Book Sale March 2020

As the result of a lot of hard work the March Book Sale was a great success, especially from  the organisers Andrew Little, Max Henderson, Neville Hansen and Rosemary Clarke. Funds raised exceeded $15,000.  Well done.

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2019 Trivia Night

​The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 17 August 2019 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising near $6,600 all of which will go to assist drought relief. Click this link to read more. 


                       

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 The Garage Sale 2019

We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 12 & 13 October raising a gross - north of $35k.

​Excellent Project Management and a large number of dedicated volunteers, some putting in hours of effort, in the weeks before the weekend contributed to this result.​​

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Barbecues
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The club runs fund raising barbecues throughout the year, mainly at Bunnings  (both Dural and Thornleigh)  Here are Barry, Tony, Nick and David hard at work. at Thornleigh.. 

What it takes to be a Rotarian

There are members of the community who may have some misunderstandings about what it takes to be a Rotarian.
We are always looking for new members and, in fact, it is new people joining that keeps us alive as a Service club.  From time to time I hear people say things that make me think they don't consider joining or even visiting Rotary for all the wrong reasons.
​This article is about the things you don't need to join Rotary, and the things you do, just in case you are not sure.  The other thing you should know is that we are a very friendly bunch of men and women and we have a lot of fun, as well as achieving some pretty good things in the community.

Don't need:

• ​to be invited
• to be of a certain age
• to be male
• to be a business person
• to be retired
• to attend meetings every week
• to be available on weekends.

Must have:

• ​a sense of humour
• a willingness to give back to your community
• a willingness to pitch in when required
• some time available to help out on the occasional weekend event
• an interest in the life of the West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook communities
• a desire to contribute in some way to the running of the Club.

​If you would like to come along as a guest to see what it is all about just call either:-
President Keith (0478 599 155) or Tony (Membership) (0412 812 624) 

Club Details:
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every Monday for Dinner at Springfield House
Arrive 6:30pm  Start  7:00pm  End  9:00pm
245 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia

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