The Next Meetings

Collaboration Outcomes through Film - Hardeep Girn, Know My Group

Monday 4th June

Be Scam Aware - Shobhna Pandaram, NSW Fair Trading

Monday 25th June

ROMAC - Cherelyn Suzuki

Monday 2nd July

​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 Max, so he can amend his records.
​Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Max of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.

Inside This Issue

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President's Report
​Night Report
Humour
Club Calendar

Upcoming Events

16th June
Club Changeover
7th July
District Changeover
20th July
SYMT - Rock of Ages

Thank You from Rotary International

Club Changeover

Name Our Cows - Can You Help?

Anna will receive sufficient funds for three cows.  However, President Colin does not know what names to give to these cows.

I have decided that alliteration of last years (Cherry and Brooke) to say, Berry and Chook has not exercised my grey-matter to a sufficient extent.

Can you surpass:
  •  Cinderella, Anastatia and Drizella , or
  • How, Now and Brown, or
  • Milkshake, Buttercup and Daisy.
Please submit your suggestions to either Colin or Self.

An Invitation to all Rotarians and Friends of District 9685 and their partners

Rock of Ages

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.

Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall.
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Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
Book by Chris D'Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
By Arrangement with ORIGIN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Artwork designed by AKA NYC
Hornsby RSL
Friday 20th July 2018, 7.30pm
$32.00 concession & $37.00 Adult
Payments are now closed and tickets booked
 (In order to secure good seats we had to book early)


Latest News:  Destiny Rescue will be featured on SBS Dateline on 12th June.
The following is a link to an article published earlier this month - RESCUE IS JUST THE BEGINNING
From:  Colin Sharpe
​To:       Shelley Whittington
​Topic:  Destiny Rescue News

Hello Shelley.  I will put your request for donations into our weekly club bulletin.
Regards
Colin Sharpe

From:  Shelley Whittington
​To:       Colin Sharpe
​Topic:  Destiny Rescue News

Dear Mr President Colin Sharpe,

My name is Shelley Whittington and I spoke at The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook early last year about Destiny Rescue.

You may remember? We rescue, restore and reintegrate children out of child sex trafficking across the globe.

Can you help us rescue more children?

We are currently having a car raffle. Its only $5 a ticket for the chance to win a car package worth over $30000.  

Its as easy as going to this link and purchasing tickets online.

https://www.destinyrescue.org.au/win/
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Kindest regards,
Shelley.​

June is Rotary Fellowships Month

Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.

A List of Fellowships that I have found ...

Note: I include only those that have an electronic link.
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Wanted - New Members

If you know of someone who would benefit from Rotary, or, from whom Rotary would benefit if they were a member, then contact Keith.

​Click here for a PDF copy of the form to the right, and send or give it to Keith.​

A new Club brochure is heading to the printers.
Concept is double-sided A5 sheet

Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year 

The Book Sale March 2018
As the result of a lot of hard work the April Book Sale was a great success, especially from  the organisers Max Henderson, Andrew Little and Clive Denmark.  Funds raised were circa $15,000.  Well done.
2017 Trivia Night

​The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 26 August 20167at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support. 


                       
The Garage Sale
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 7&8 October raising a record 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.​​
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.. 

Meetings

​Monday  6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158

Apologies
If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Carol. 
Phone 8850 6515 or email  carol.russell@ybr.com.au before 11am on the day of the meeting.
If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.

President's Report 28th May


President Colin welcomed 32 Rotarians, 13 partners/family and 16 guests to the meeting.

Partners welcomed were Julianne, Glenda, Desley, Lyn Paynter, Rob Clarke, Dianne, Indira, Pamela, Jill, Margaret, Helen and Sian Barrett.

Our exchange student Larissa, Honorary Rotarian Brian, Past Rotarian Ian and Jeanette Roberts, Past Rotarian Rob (Doc) Wansbrough were welcomed.

A welcome was extended to our Pride of Workmanship Guests:  Grant and Melanie Patterson and his Father Ray and Mother Kaye.  Joseph and Mary Touma.  Peter and Karin Watts.  Kyle Thompson and Steve Roseveer. 

Charlie.  Rob reports Charlie is progressing well and should be out of Hospital in about 2 weeks.  She is in the Hills Clinic in Kellyville if you would like to visit her.  The clinic is in 3 Mccausland Place, off Memorial Drive.​
Business
  • ​Changeover:  June 16 at Pennant Hills Golf Club 6.30 for 7pm.  $65 per person.  Please pay into the club general account if you did not pay at the front desk tonight.
  • Current Board Directors who have not done so yet are reminded to please send me your end-of-year reports this week. 
  • New Board directors who have not done so please send me your updated plans this week

District Presidents Meeting
It was a great pleasure to hand on to our Bulletin editor Keith, the award the club received for best bulletin in the District.  Keith has done a fabulous job developing the club’s on-line bulletin and this award is thoroughly deserved. Please join me in congratulating Keith. 

Other District awards:
  • Membership growth for a small club -  North Sydney Sunrise (up 40%) and a large club – Woy Woy up 23%.
  • Golden Quill (Public Relations) – Turramurra
  • Website – Woy Woy
  • Vocational Service – Hills Kellyville
  • Community Service – Turramurra
  • International – Erina for its work in Timor
  • Youth Service (Chartering Interact clubs) Ryde & Gosford
 
PCYC – Opening of Youth Hub last Sunday.  A prime example of Clubs working together and partnering with the community which is the future of Rotary.  RT Hub was an initiative of the Rotary Club of Wahroonga.  The $40,000 total cost was to be funded by Rotary Club of Wahroonga through partnerships and community grants.  The Stronger Community Fund from Federal seat of Bradfield (Paul Fletcher) donated ~ $20,000.  The Bendigo Bank (Turramurra & Linfield Branches) gave $4,000.  The rest came from the Rotary Clubs of Wahroonga, Carlingford, Turramurra, Ku-ring-gai, St Ives, West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook, Berowra, and Lindfield.
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Wahroonga is very committed to Hornsby PCYC.  It has donated a total of ~ $116,000 over a number of years and gives $5000 per year to assist the Police Officers working on site.

Donations to the Rotary Foundation:  Our Club and members have donated ~ $22,000.  This includes $2000 for PolioPlus and $2000 for Australian Rotary Health.  Only Beecroft has donated more (~$46,000).  The Rotary Annual Fund  transforms our donations ($20,000) into service projects that change lives, both close to home, and around the world.  During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.

Since 2013 the Gates Foundation has turned every $ we donate to PolioPlus into $3.  Wild Polio cases Year to date are 7 in Afghanistan and 1 in Pakistan.  There were 22 cases in 2017, 14 in Afghanistan and 8 in Pakistan.  The Eradication program started in 1988.  There are 5 Core partners - WHO, Rotary, US Centres for Disease Control & Prevention, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  There are 200 countries involved and 20 million volunteers.  2.5 billion children have been vaccinated. $14 billion USD have been spent to date.

Barry ran the Pride of Workmanship presentations and there were Four recipients introduced by their sponsors.  See the night report for more details.

It was with great sadness that Barry was farewelled from the club after 22 year of service.  A summary of Barry’s contribution to the club was given by President Colin.  Rotarian Jim and Rotarian Ross each spoke about what Barry meant to them.  A photographic history of Barry was presented.
  • Next week's speaker is Hardeep Girn the CEO of Know My Group, a media company using film to improve connections with family, business and the community, and having a vision that everyone can live healthy and successful lives.
  • The Special Early Bird Full Conference Registration price of $200.00 per person is available NOW! Register and pay before midnight on 30 June 2018 to get this rocking package!
  • Until we meet again on Monday June 4th for more fun and fellowship, have a great week making a difference.
President Colin
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Farewell to Barry

Picture
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Barry at the end of this Rotary Year.  Tonight has been chosen for his formal farewell as it is the last suitable partners night before Changeover.

I will provide an insight into Barry’s time with this club then Jim and Ross will share some thoughts about Barry.

Barry joined in 1996 (22 years ago).  He has served on the Board many times variously as Director for Fundraising, membership, vocation, and international.  He has been sergeant-at arms-twice.

More importantly he is the first member to do 2 full terms as President.  His first term was 2004-5 and the second 2014-15.
His first presidential year was notable for:
  1. Inducting four new members for a net gain of one to raise membership to 40. Colin McGowan was one of those.
  2. Establishing two new director roles - Membership and Fundraising.
  3. Initiating the raising of $21,300 in four days at Cherrybrook Village for the Boxing Day Tsunami in South East Asia The funds were sent to the Rotary Club of Patong Beach where they were effectively used to help rebuild a village, build new fishing boats and help families.
  4. Contributing more dollars to Rotary Foundation Annual Fund than any previous year.
  5. Erecting Banner Poles in the WPH Valley
  6. Landscaping Oakhill Drive Public School
  7. Completing Centenary of Rotary Project that involved landscaping of the area adjacent to the Cherrybrook Guide Hall & Fire Station.​
     8.  Sending several teams to Vanuatu to participate in FAIM (now RAWCS).  Fourth Avenue in Motion (FAIM) and Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd. (RAWCS) 
​His second presidential year was notable for:
  1. Lighting a candle at every Rotary meeting to remind us that we can all do something to make this world a better place.
  2. Establishing the concept of the Partner Representative Team.  The first team was made up of Jill Turnbull, Pamela Makin, Margaret McGowan and Gwen Baxter  They enlivened special nights, and counselled the President about how the club was running from a partner’s perspective.
  3. Rearranging dinner meeting tables to form a circle.
  4. Inducted 4 new members in Andrew Little, Daniel Tan, Nick Chuah and John Tchetchenian for a net gain of 1

Finally Barry has been recognised by the Club with 2 Paul Harris Fellow awards.

​Barry we will miss you, but hope you will come back and enjoy some fun with us.

Night Report

Night Report - Monday, 28 May, 2018

Opening: Sgt Ric opened the meeting

President Col’s Report
Welcome to Pride of Workmanship participants, partners and visitors.  Our club was the 2nd highest for donations to the Foundation.  Bill Gates does a great deal for the Foundation and so far they have utilised over $3 billion on various projects and polio.
Well done Keith, for being awarded for the Club’s best produced Bulletin.

Director’s Reports were limited due to the 4 speakers for the Pride of Workmanship
Ross advised the Club will be doing a Friday night in July (TBA) at the Ronald McDonald House, which has now been extended to 60 bedrooms, so there would be approximately 200-300 meals required, so would need approximately 15 people, but the format has changed.
 
Larissa, was short and sweet, mentioning she had a great safari, visiting Melbourne, Adelaide, Copper Pedy, Cairns and the Gold Coast.  She has also changed homes from the Tchetchenian’s to the Loves.
 
Guest Speaker – Barry Freeman the Host for the Pride of Workmanship which he stated, he just loves this night.  Pennant Hill club actually instigated the ‘Pride of Workmanship’ programme to recognise people who took pride in their work.
 
1.      Peter Watts... the Ground keeper at Muirfield Golf Club,  Nominated by Tony Coote
Peter is employed by Muirfield Golf Club as the Golf Course Superintendent (Head Greenkeeper) and he commenced his green-keeping apprenticeship at Pymble Golf Club in the late 70’s.  The following 40 years included stints at Gleneagles Golf Courses in Scotland, Cromer Golf Club construction and ultimately the maintenance of Terry Hills Golf Club.
He has now been the head greenkeeper of Muirfield for about 10years, and during that time the course has undergone major improvement in the condition of greens, bunkers, fairways and surrounding landscaping.
Peter has led many projects to improve the playing conditions, drainage, water usage and ecology of the course.  Last year under Peter’s stewardship, Muirfield Golf Club won a NSW State Award for Sustainability with funding for the regeneration of a remnant Ironbark and Turpentine forest along the 13th and 14th fairways.  Muirfield has also recently won the National Claude Crochford Environment Award from the Turf Industry for Environmental Stewardship.
Peter leads his team of green staff and volunteers by example, and is regularly seen on the course on the tractor or on the tools getting the job done.  He is friendly and always approachable and has an amazing knowledge of his chosen area of expertise.
 
2.      Grant Patterson. Project builder,  Patterson Built Builders.....Nominated by Ricardo Raad
Grant and his family have just produced a great video to market his Company show how he cares for his clients, listens to their needs and has a very strong attitude ‘not to cut corners’.
Grant has been in the building game for over 20 years and has truly had a phenomenal career with some spectacular builds, renovations and fitouts to put to the Patterson Built brand.
Grant’s attention to finer detail and want for prestige finishing came from two of his biggest mentors; his father Ray Patterson and Steve Bridge whom he did his apprenticeship with. Both of these men instilled in him the importance of taking pride in work no matter how small or large the job and most importantly not to cut corners. Grant has remembered these simple elements throughout his building career which he believes sets him apart from the rest.
Over the years, Grant has taken on many impressive projects but one of the major highlights of his career thus far would be the build of his family home at Sackville North. The family home stands today as one of the most impressive residential structures in the Hawkesbury region. The detail is second to none when you walk through the Australian Red Gum, hand crafted double timber doors down into the main living space where you are greeted with impressive 11.2m ceiling heights, a sandstone fireplace which was quarried by the Patterson family from the property. The features and character of this unique home are simply stunning.
Grant established Patterson Built to truly make a name for himself offering prestige finishes on your visions, as today’s market has a serious lack of quality finishes and the use of substandard materials. The team at Patterson Built offer a more personalised approach with each client, focusing on old fashioned customer service and making the client feel like a part of the team with direct and frequent communication. Grant and his team offer quality workmanship and reliable project management for your peace-of-mind.
 
3.      Joseph Touma...  builder  - Nominated by Ricardo Raad
A shy older gentleman from the ‘old school’ builders whose ethics were to work hard, do the job right and you will prosper.  Even though he has had many trials and tribulations he has stuck by his principles.  He has contracts to Government in South Sydney for Sports facilities for hand troughs which he as built better and more economically.

4.      Kyle Thompson the butcher.....  nominated by Steve
Kyle works for Steve’s Fine Meats, the butcher shop in Carmen Drive, Carlingford and is currently doing an apprenticeship which he is in his 2nd year.   Steves Fine Meats pride ourselves on our high quality and exceptional service, so Kyle is learning from the best to maintain high skills within his profession.  He is enjoying his work and doing very well.
 
General Business – Barry Freeman’s Farewell
See President Colin’s notes re Barry he forwarded to you.
In reply Ross Ballinger & Jim Simpson, mirrored President Colin’s emotions and the loss to the Club with Barry’s departure, but it would be a gain for one of the Central Coast clubs.   We hope to see Barry at the Club for special functions and we all wish him well.
 
Sergeant at Arm’s
Raffle won by: Rebecca Raad, the Sergeant’s beautiful wife!!
End of report
ROSLYN SAVIO

Night Photos 
Editors Note: Click on a photo for a larger view.

This Week's Humour

An Islamic Miracle
 TRUE  STORY
 
SPECIALLY FOR YOU UNBELIEVERS AND CYNICS!!
 The other day a local mosque opened its doors and invited non-Muslims to visit in the spirit of their faith's willingness to be open and welcoming, so I too decided to go to the local mosque in Lakemba for the first time to see what it was all about:
Lakemba has a large Muslim population and the Lakemba Mosque is one of Australia's largest.

At the time I was limping a little.  I sat down and the Imam came up to me, laid his hands on my hand and said:

"By the will of Allah and the prophet Mohammed - you will walk today."

I told him I wasn't paralysed, I only had a small bunion on my left foot.

He came back and laid his hands on me and looking skywards, earnestly repeated his mantra:

"By the will of Allah and the prophet Mohammed - you WILL walk today."

Once again, I told him there was nothing wrong with me.

After prayers I stepped outside, and bugger me, he was right,



MY CAR WAS GONE!!!
Stan

Chinese Doctor Advice

Peter S

Herman - Episode 4 (of 6)
Carol

Little Sister
Colin S
Joke Bank content is 10 jokes.

Club Calendar

Editor's Note:  ​If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.

Bulletin Editor - Keith Ball

Meetings

The Club alternates meetings:
Generally, one "Face to Face" one Monday and a Zoom meeting the next Monday.
Face to Face
Meet at Springfield House
Arrive 6:30pm, Start 7:00pm, End 9:00pm
245 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia
​Zoom
Arrive 7:15pm Start 7:30pm End 8:30pm