Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by John Cowper 

Inside This Issue

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 5 July 2021
Guest Speaker:
John Caruana PAG PP PHF

Mon 12 July 2021
Health And Well-being Programme for Young People 16-17 years old

Mon 19 July 2021
Guest Speaker:
Harold Sharp ROMAC

Changeover Lunch  Sun 1 AUGUST 2021
Tentative Schedule

Pop-Up Book Sale - Possible 12th July 2021
​Watch this space for updates

​Social Calendar May to July 2021

Sydney Youth Musical Theatre Friday 9th July at Hornsby RSL The Addams Family. Tickets $37 each Please contact Max Henderson if you would like to attend.
Postponed and refund

Friendship Lunches/Dinners The next round of Friendship Lunches/Dinners is scheduled for around Sunday 31st July. Please notify Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.

Tony Coote

​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.

President Keith's Message 05 July 2021

President Message
Hi All,
Covid19 has again intruded on Club activities.
We have pencilled in Sunday, 1 August with Springfield House as a potential date for a deferred Changeover.  We will probably have to act early next week to maximise commitments from PDG, DG, DGE et al.  All of course subject to the whim of Covid19.
Monday 5 July is a Zoom night and John Caruana is the combined Guest Speaker/Member Talk.  I listed John as a Member Talk since, in theory, we would have recognised his transfer to the Club at the POW meeting.  John has a Rotary pedigree, of which only a few are aware.  The POW recognition was deferred as John’s mum is ill and he has spent recent times at her side.
Monday 12 July was to be a night at Springfield.  However, as an abundance of caution, it will be a Zoom night.  Janelle will contact the proposed Speaker to see whether they are willing to give a Zoom presentation.
Harold Sharp was, and is still, listed to give a Zoom presentation on ROMAC from Terrigal on Monday 19 July.
I am hopeful that the Partners Night listed for 26 July can continue.  Days for Girls is an excellent Rotary initiative that Faye Kitto will ably introduce to our Club.
This Sunday at 12 noon the District Changeover will take place as a Zoom meeting.  At least one of our members has accepted the spirit of colourful clothing and is wearing jammies and eating chips with ginger beer.
Stay Safe
Keith

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 Night Report - 21st June  Sorry no new update due to Covid-19

Night Report 21st June 2021
 
Jim Simpson (sergeant) opened the meeting with “good evening”. He got a lousy response, and said so (second time we were OK).
George gave the toast.
Pres. Rosemary welcomed all tonights guests for our Pride of Workmanship evening:

• Asisstant Governor Robert Erskin OAM
  
• Councillor Vince Del Gallego and wife Malena
• Councillor Alan Haselden
• President of Pennant Hills Rotary & our guest speaker – David Firth
• Julie and Bruce Loveridge
• David Loveridge and his partner Bec Li
• Nicole Loveridge and her partner Jonno Vial
• Andrew and Sandra Peacock
• Mark and Jane Peacock
• Lisle and Christine Peacock
• Alex  and Jocelyn Jugueta
• And the many partners

Pres Rosemary then gave a recount of recent events:

• Thank you to the club members and partners who travelled to Coonabarabran to assist their club cater for the North-West Equestrian Expo
• Saturday 12th we held a mini-Book and Tool Sale. Thank you to the organisers Neville, Colin S, Andrew and Max and all who helped.
• On Thursday 17th West Pennant Hills Public School held their Walkathon and we provided workers to cook a sausage sizzle. Thank you to Alan, Colin McG, George, Bob and Jill (also Rosemary) for working so hard to feed 750 beautifully mannered hungry children.
• Yesterday Sun 20th about 30 of us enjoyed a relaxing day going by ferry to Abbortsford to Sydney Rowing club for lunch. Thank you Tony C, for organising such a fun social event.
• And now we are excited to be sharing this POW evening.

Colin Sharpe: thanked the Community Services Committee for their support

• We recently received household donations from Lakes of Cherrybrook and will be sending to charities in Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands
• A great trip to Coonabarabran for 17 of us to help at the Equestrian Expo. There were over 400 competitors, around 600 horses and they even displayed the Melbourne Cup. We helped cook for the event. Of note, chips were very popular, and we often had trouble keeping up supply. One evening we celebrated David & Jills 50th wedding anniversary – that was special

Peter gave an update on Tenggara (West Timor) flood appeal which we contributed to. They provided books and furniture to the devastated schools. There will be a full report in the bulletin.
Andrew gave an update on the Book and Tool sale. Total sales was $1,386 less $115 costs for a net $1,271. Thanks to Colin S, the tool sales went well.
Tony Coote for Social and Membership. The Sydney Rowers at Abbotsford for lunch was enjoyed by many of us. Membership dinners/lunches will happen shortly. Please express your interest. The new Social committee will meet in July (tba). We are planning a trip away in Mar/Apr 2022. Membership is at 40.
Max advised that the date for the Trivia Night had to be changed, it is now Sat 18th Sept. Due to Covid we are limited to 200.
Keith for Club Services. Our changeover is 27th June, where the president and board members are changed for the new Rotary year. The 24th July is charter night  for the Greater Hills Rotary Club. See Keith if you would like to attend.
Janelle for youth: I also went to Coonabarabran and met with the three girls, Megan, Laura and Sarah who we are sponsoring to go to the Santos Science Experience at UTS on 6-8 July. They are staying with Clarkes, Stanton and Cootes. We have also organised they go to SYMT performance of Addams Family, and go shopping at Macquarie. Janelle has loved being Director of Youth for the past 4 years, and moves to Club Services
Then Edwina introduced our guest speaker, David Firth, Pres. of RC Pennant Hills. Pride of Workmanship (POW) started in 1976 when we realised quality is essential. POW encourages pride of workmanship in all vocations by recognising employees who employ this concept. We started by distributing signs “do it once, do it well”. David then told a story of a mechanic who serviced the car of a heart surgeon. He said our jobs are very similar, we adjust and replace valves to make it run like new. So how come I earn $50k and you over a million? The surgeon replied “try doing it with the engine running”
Edwina thanked Colin Sharpe and Rosemary for their support with POW, and presented Rosemary with a medallion award as a thank you.
Janelle presented the first POW recipient, Julie Loveridge. Julie is the Proprietor and manager of Black & White Conveyancing based in Cherrybrook.  Julie first started the company in 2000 having worked for more than 13 years in city-based legal firms specializing in conveyancing services.  Julie employs local staff members and her company serves the needs of local residents and on occasions as far afield as Albury, Broken Hill and Tweed Heads. Julie is also a Justice of the Peace and provides many hours of assistance to local residents. In addition Julie and her family are an integral part of the community actively supporting local organizations including a local cycling group, soccer, football, netball, swimming, gymnastics and European Handball teams. Julie was nominated for this award because of the exceptional service she  provides to her customers, colleagues and the community. She truly embraces Rotary’s 4 Way Test:
Julie is a genuinely worthy recipient of our Pride of Workmanship award -  an award that gives recognition to employees and business owners where it is considered due.  She is a shining example of the exceptional pride employees and business owners take in their jobs and someone who embodies the Rotary philosophy of service above self.
Julie thanked Janelle and Rotary for the award. She has lived in Cherrybrook for over 30years, has been involved in school fundraising, and even worked at Bunnings BBQs. The likes to “help with a smile, it is more than just a job”.
Pres. Rosemary introduced Andrew and Mark Peacock for their POW at ICOOLM Air Conditioning. This is a family owned business providing air conditioning services since 1991. They are renowned for quality and workmanship and the best possible service. They apply these principles whether installing a simple split system or a large ducted installation. Most of their business is from word of mouth from their highly satisfied customers. Three members of our club have recently had air conditioning systems installed by ICOOLM and each has been impressed with the service, professionalism, friendliness and tidiness of all of the team. Another POW award well deserved.
Edwina then called on councillor Vince Del Gallego and Councillor Alan Haselden to congratulate the recipients, and many photos were taken.
Colin Baxter congratulated Mark, on his choice of wife (Colin and Gwen’s daughter !!)
Rosemary thanked Edwina for organising the POW, and David Firth as guest speaker, councillor Vince Del Gallego and Councillor Alan Haselden for attending. Thank you to Alex and Jocelyn for visiting us again. Thank you to Gwen and Edwina for the beautiful flower arrangements, and to our wonderful sergeant Jim for his “eloquence”. Just one event to go – Changeover, lunch next Sunday at Springfield House. It promises to be a great afternoon with both DG and DGE present. Please ensure Keith knows if you are an apology. Dress is lounge suit/jacket, with tie optional.
The raffle was won by Jane Peacock. There was a brief fining session. Jim fined David for taking 5 minutes to explain to Jim that he had nothing to say re Foundation!!
John won the True/False
A great meeting!
Night Reporter – Bob Davison
 

HUNTER VALLEY TRIP PHOTOS

Sydney Rowing Club Lunch 20 June

26 members and Partners spent a relaxing lunch at Watergrill at Sydney Rowing Club on Sunday. The rain held off (mostly) so most of us took the ferry from Rydalmere to Abbotsford. Its an interesting trip and a bit different arriving by boat. The food was good, the grog was on the expensive side,  but overall it was fun and we would certainly go back. A special welcome to Alex and Jocelyn, who fitted into the group very well.

Jill and David Turnbull's 50 Anniversary

Photos from Coonabarabran

21 June Coonabarabran Presentation

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Pop-Up Book Sale now at Cherrybrook Uniting Sale
(waterproof since now indoors)
Next Sale:  Possibly Sat 10th July

​Club Changeover at Springfield House - 27 June

 SYMT Presents "The Addams Family" on Friday 9 July
POSTPONED - refunding

“The Addams Family” presented by Sydney Youth Musical Theatre at Hornsby RSL Club, 7:30pm on Friday 9 July 2021 Tickets $37.00.

The Addams Family have lived in their unique values for hundreds of years; however, the family encounters an unforeseen obstacle when Wednesday, now eighteen years old, decides to introduce her new “normal” boyfriend, Lucas Beineke, to the family. Wednesday has found herself experiencing a surprising new sensation, one that frightens both her and her family; she has fallen in love. In protest, Uncle Fester enlists the help of the Addam’s ancestors to call an end to the young budding romance. Morticia, Gomez and Pugsley worry about her changing ways. As the Addams and Beinekes come together for dinner one fateful evening, chaos ensues, and the two families find themselves admitting deep secrets and come together in ways they never would have imagined. The Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.

Guests welcome, eg grandchildren. As with previous productions the suggestion is we dine in the bistro prior to the show, say 6.00pm.
​Please make your payment ($37.00pp) into the club’s General Account by 30 June and identify your payment with your Surname and "SYMT".

TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday 18th September 2021

NTA Update Please follow this link to read

Friendship Dinners/Lunches
Photos from these events will be placed here

Vale

 Colin Gage PP 1993-1994 of this club
Further details to be updated as when on hand

Welfare Report

Great News!! Peter Cleary is recovering well. All signs showing his internal organs are functioning normal.
He will be visiting a specialist in July to discuss operation of his gall bladder.

Ros Bushell (partner of Dick Bushell - ex-member of the club) is home after a bone marrow transplant. Although she suffered a blood clot in her lungs she is improving steadily. However, she is still very weak and require wheelchair support for external activities.
There will be chemo-therapy down the line.

Steve Baker is being diagnosed of suffering from Ocular Myasthenia Gravis. He started medication on 1st June. Responding to drugs well. Still have double vision.

Colin McGowan Shingles problem is still vexing but manageable.

Humour of the week

Murphy, a furniture dealer from Dublin, decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find.After arriving in Paris , he visited with some manufacturers and selected a line that he thought would sell well back home. To celebrate the new acquisition, he decided to visit a small bistro and have a glass of wine.
as he sat enjoying his wine, he noticed that the small place was quite crowded, and that the other chair at his table was the only vacant seat in the house.
Before long, a very beautiful young Parisian girl came to his table, she asked him something in French (which Murphy could not understand), so he motioned to the vacant chair and invited her to sit down.He tried to speak to her in English, but she did not speak his language. After a couple of minutes of trying to communicate with her, he took a napkin and drew a picture of a wine glass and showed it to her. She nodded, so he ordered a glass of wine for her.
After sitting together at the table for a while, he took another napkin, and drew a picture of a plate with food on it,
and she nodded. They left the bistro and found a quiet cafe that featured a small group playing romantic music.
They ordered dinner, after which he took another napkin and drew a picture of a couple dancing.
She nodded, and they got up to dance. They danced until the cafe closed and the band was packing up.
Back at their table, the young lady took a napkin and drew a picture of a four-poster bed.
To this day, Murphy has no idea how she figured out he was in the furniture business.

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One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop.
When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill,  the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.
Then a MP came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm  doing community service this week.' The MP was very happy and left the shop.
The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen MPs lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.
As Margaret Thatcher said: _"Both politicians and nappies need to be changed often and for the same reason!"_
If you don't forward this you have no sense of humor.

Rotaract - Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Club
​Newsletter 30th March 2021

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Covid Safe food handling

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

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

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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 Thursday 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
TO BE UPDATED SOON

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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