Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by Brendan Metcalfe 

Welcome to our Bulletin

Upcoming Events

Saturday 6th May
Mothers' Day Market

Monday 8th May 
Vocational Visit to Bob Whyms Facility
Note Start is at  6:00pm so we can reach the Seven Hills RSL for 7:30 Dinner.

Monday 15th May
Pride of Workmanship Awards
Speaker: David Firth

Monday 22nd May
​Guest Speaker is TBA

Saturday 27th May
International Convention - Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne 
Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at Springfield.  If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
Note: Meeting Times
Springfield House     6:30 for 7:00pm
 Zoom Meeting    7:15 for 7:30pm​

​Duty Roster

  • If you are rostered and be unable to attend the meeting, please contact the person doing your role in the following week(s) and arrange a swap. It is strongly advised to inform Neville.
  • If you are aware of an absence beyond the time frame of the above then refer to the 26 Week Roster and arrange a swap with another doing your role. Again, please advise Neville of your swaps.
  • If you are aware of future absences, beyond the 26 Week Roster, please inform Neville so, he does not roster you during your absence.
  • Neville is not an information conduit; you must also message Ros Hogan.

Vocational Tour of Bob Whyms' Workshop

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Edwina is collecting names, on a first come first served basis, for a Vocational Tour of Bob Whyms' facility.
When:         Monday 8th May
Where:       45 Prince Williams Dr, Seven Hills NSW 2147
Time:          6:00pm
Numbers:   Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Dinner:       Afterwards at Seven Hills RSL
RSVP:        3rd May
Car Pooling:  Below is the Attendees list for those that want a lift, or can give a lift.
Attendees to date:
Alan Paynter, Anne Sharpe, Bob Davison, Carol Russell, Colin Baxter, Colin Sharpe, David Turnbull, Edwina Ruff, Janelle Craig, John Caruana, Keith Ball, Lucy-Jade Folkard, Max Henderson, Michael Moore, Neville Hansen, Peter Stanton, Robyn Hain, Sue Moore, Tony Coote, Tony Makin.
Pool A    Peter, Tony C & Bob D.
Pool B    Tony M & Edwina
Pool C    Max, Carol & Robyn
Pool D    John C & Lucy-Jade
Pool E    Colin S & Anne S
Pool F    Sue & Michael
Pool G    Colin B & David
President Report
There are some meetings when the stars align and things pull together for a fantastic night, and I believe ...
Night Report
Night Report by Kerry
Photos ...
Lots of Photos. Superb reprise of ANZAC courtesy of Lions WPH&C.
Others are NTA Dinner Canberra and Gino's Night Photos
Humour
Have used contributions from Edwina, Cawas and Jim. Many Thanks.
​​Humour Bank balance is​ ten. I am always looking for more.
Calendar

Community Connect
​President Janelle, President Elect Neville and Colin Sharpe represented our Club at the Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrise annual  Community Connect initiative.  We thank Norwest Sunrise for the invitation to be present at the Rotary booth, which was one of 48 community organisations showcasing their work.  Hundreds of the community attended the four-hour event as did Castle Hill MP Mark Hodges and Hills Shire Mayor Peter Gangemi.  We collectively spoke to a number of people inquiring about what Rotary does, hopefully some will come and visit one or more of the six Rotary Clubs within the Hills Shire. Our message was that if you are interested in Rotary visit several clubs as each has a different culture.  It was also a great opportunity for our club to speak to the other community organisations about what they do.  Potential speakers for our club meetings were identified as well as opportunities to work together.
The photos below were taken by the NW Sunrise photographer.  Many more can be seen on their Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/NorwestSunriseRotary.
​Colin Sharpe

The Hills Domestic Violence Fundraiser
May4 6:00pm to 8:30pm @ Rydges Hotel Norwest

This is a really important night for Kenthurst Rotary as Dennis has been working over the past few years with various agencies to provide transitional housing for older homeless women (i.e., a safe place to sleep while they are waiting for social housing accommodation).
We have been offered a property in the Hills as a pilot program in partnership with Wesley Mission Housing and Uniting – of course, we need funding and this is what the meeting at Rydges is all about. 
Terese Wilson and Michelle Byrne have been the front runners in getting funding for the project, so I urge everyone to support the evening. If you are unable to attend on the night perhaps you could think about donating the money instead. 
 
Please support the project by clicking on the link below. 
 The Hills Domestic Violence Fundraiser - Hills Community Aid

Flyer for Mother's Day Market

Wine & Cheese Night

Friday May 12
dis/CONNECTing with your TEEN

May 10
The Hills Domestic Violence Prevention Network is proud to present a thought provoking forum for parents of high school aged young people.
You will need to book, however there is no cost. The link is:
dis/CONNECTing with your TEEN Tickets, Wed 10/05/2023 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite
Japanese Gardens, Cowra courtesy Dave MAY 2021

Are You a Centurion?

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Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
How to Be a Centurion

To read a digital version of our favourite magazine, click below
Please contact Alex Jugueta if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club.
This BBQ Trailer needs to be employed!

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.
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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: -
Carol Russell (0418 431 157) or President Janelle (0412 064 336)
Club Details:
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at Springfield House
Arrive 6:30pm  Start  7:00pm  End  9:00pm
245 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia

Welcome to call Carol or Janelle to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead

Meetings

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