Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
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Upcoming Events
Club Zoom Meetings
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Mon 15 February 2021 - Zoom Meeting
Guest Speaker
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Mon 22 February 2021 Springfield House
Guest Speaker
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Mon 01 March 2021 - Zoom Meeting
Guest Speaker
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Masks are for sale for the special price of $5.00
- triple layered (front fabric, filter, backing fabric) - washable - many patterns to choose from
Contact: Bev Davison or Ann Sharpe
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.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Acting Pres. Keith's Report - 08 February 2021
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Another great night with 47 Members/Partners and Guests in attendance. The new Dinner Badges were distributed, and examples of the selected Polo Shirts were on display.
Tonight, we celebrated the retirement from the Club of Peter Cleary. Rosemary supplied a certificate that I presented. Margaret McG found purple flowers and added a Lego Bear. I knew Julie loved purple items but did not know about the love of bears. Janelle then held a recognition event of Jason transferring to our Club (from Dural). Jason invited all interested to the Rotaract Club of Pennant Hills - Cherrybrook Charter Day Celebration at Pennant Hills Park, at noon on 13th February. Peter S then introduced us to Stephanie Heighes, Operations Manager, NTA East Indonesian Aid. What an extraordinary presentation, what an extraordinary organisation. There is no doubt, in my mind, that NTA is the right vehicle for the Club to use for our International Service. Next week we have a presentation “Pilates – the art of staying mobile” from Lisa Macaskill. Keith |
Night Report - 08 February 2021
Acting President Keith welcomed members & partners to the meeting.
President Rosemary is in Cabrita Beach (Byron Bay) on her way with Rob to the Sunshine Coast.
Andrew L was very aware that he was night reporter & Edwina said that she was also night photographer and only allowed to take photos from the waist up (ie no bum shots).
Directors Reports/Notices
Douglas – Has ten $100 vouchers from Bunnings as compensation for the two BBQ’s that they cancelled last year. These are being purchased by members & proceeds will go into the fundraising account. The Bunnings BBQ last Sunday at Dural was not as good as expected due to lower numbers of customers. Cleared $400. Now have 3 shifts, which makes it easier on members.
Tony C – 34 members signed up for the second round of Friendship dinners. Hence there 4 groups of 9 with 2 groups scheduled in early March & the other 2 TBA.
Anzac dinner with WPH Lions is scheduled for Monday 19th April at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club.
A social BBQ is also planned on Monday 29th March (5th Monday) at either Heritage Park or at Galston (where President’s Lunch was held in January).
Douglas – Hunter Valley trip. All details in the bulletin. 9 couples signed up so far. Please get back to him by 19th February if you would like to go.
Janelle – Youth Update. Attended rebound dinner last Friday night at Muirfield Golf Club, hosted by Carlingford Rotary. Catherine Louey was our exchange student in Austria received her certificate & other paraphernalia from District. 18 exchange students returned home. Normally they speak but this time a student returning from Japan put on a traditional dance.
Harrison, our RYPEN candidate (attended youth meeting in September 20) started online Friday afternoon this year instead of going to Narrabeen Lakes. Finishes next weekend.
Conaco Phillips science experience will be worked on now that school has commenced. This will be done in conjunction with Coonabarabran Rotary (Jo Wilkens – Youth Director) who will source potential candidates.
Neville - Popup book sale this Saturday (13th) at the RFS – weather dependant. Start setting up at 7am & commence selling at 9am). Will finish around 12 noon & pack up by 1pm. Please nominate which shifts you can come. Need 6 people per shift. Zoom meeting for committee members Tuesday 9th at 7.30pm.
Colin S – Accepting novels up to 12 years old, Cds, DVDs & children’s books. The container is becoming rather full. Clean up Australia Day coming up on Sunday 7th March. Register organisation & nominate an area to clean up (RFS, Girl Guides Hut areas & car park across the road). Have a group of 10 & they will provide a “kit”. Take 2-3 hours. Please let Colin know if you are interested in coming along. This will be the next community service.
Little plaque for the Rotary garden at the RFS. The plaque is commemorating Australia & New Zealand Rotary’s 100 years of history. Hornsby Council have provided a large rock & he is also waiting for final permission from Council for a sign on steel posts. It will promote the club & have club’s name, email address, website, etc. All country towns have these types of signs.
Online committee meting in a couple of weeks’ time.
No other directors had any updates to share.
Peter & Julie Cleary – Peter is leaving the club after nearly 26 years after having moved to Breakfast point. Keith presented him with a certificate from President Rosemary & spoke about some of the areas that Peter has taken on over this period including trailer raffle, vocation & membership. He also brought up the subject of Andre Rieu (Julie is a huge fan) and purple plates (again a passion of Julies).
Peter thanked the club & said that he has had a wonderful time & has been most for filling. He would be happy to come back and help with future events, so long as doesn’t involve travelling in peak hour. Julie was presented with flowers & a very small teddy bear by Margaret McGowan who wished them both well. Peter agreed that this bear was of acceptable size (compared to others in her collection). She still loves Andre & managed to get his autograph at Warringah Mall.
Jason Terry was inducted into the club by Janelle. He is transferring from the Dural Rotary Club. He has been instrumental in starting up the new Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook Rotaract Club that now has 10 members & has been incorporated. Our club is a joint sponsor of the club. Their Charter function will be held at Pennant Hills Park (opp hotel) next Saturday (13th) from 12 noon to 1 pm. (ED. The event is now cancelled due to weather and will be re-scheduled post their meeting on 16th Feb). All are welcome to come over to the pub after this.
Jason will be on the Community Services committee.
Tonight’s speaker, Stephanie Heighes -- Operations Manager NTA, was introduced by Peter Stanton.
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 Swiss contact 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.
Peter has 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.
Her presentation was titled “Committed to reduce poverty in Eastern Indonesia since 30 years” and the main topics were:
How it all started:
- (Helen, Gwen, Roma, Glenda, Kaija, Margaret, Pamela, Lyn, Dianne, Julianne, Rita, Indira & Jill)
- Welcome to Ross Ballinger,
- Welcome to John Caruana and Bob Whyms
- Welcome to Stephanie Heighes, our Guest Speaker for NTA.
- A special welcome to Peter and Julie. We have the opportunity tonight to celebrate Peters resignation from the Club.
- A further special welcome to Jason Terry (President of Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook Rotaract Club). We have the pleasure of recognising Jason’s transfer to our Club.
- He hoped that you enjoy the change in Dinner Badges (old large metal round badge to smaller magnetic clip plastic badges).
- Looking at new polo shirts that are 95% cotton & 5% nylon. Large fitted Keith!
President Rosemary is in Cabrita Beach (Byron Bay) on her way with Rob to the Sunshine Coast.
Andrew L was very aware that he was night reporter & Edwina said that she was also night photographer and only allowed to take photos from the waist up (ie no bum shots).
Directors Reports/Notices
Douglas – Has ten $100 vouchers from Bunnings as compensation for the two BBQ’s that they cancelled last year. These are being purchased by members & proceeds will go into the fundraising account. The Bunnings BBQ last Sunday at Dural was not as good as expected due to lower numbers of customers. Cleared $400. Now have 3 shifts, which makes it easier on members.
Tony C – 34 members signed up for the second round of Friendship dinners. Hence there 4 groups of 9 with 2 groups scheduled in early March & the other 2 TBA.
Anzac dinner with WPH Lions is scheduled for Monday 19th April at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club.
A social BBQ is also planned on Monday 29th March (5th Monday) at either Heritage Park or at Galston (where President’s Lunch was held in January).
Douglas – Hunter Valley trip. All details in the bulletin. 9 couples signed up so far. Please get back to him by 19th February if you would like to go.
Janelle – Youth Update. Attended rebound dinner last Friday night at Muirfield Golf Club, hosted by Carlingford Rotary. Catherine Louey was our exchange student in Austria received her certificate & other paraphernalia from District. 18 exchange students returned home. Normally they speak but this time a student returning from Japan put on a traditional dance.
Harrison, our RYPEN candidate (attended youth meeting in September 20) started online Friday afternoon this year instead of going to Narrabeen Lakes. Finishes next weekend.
Conaco Phillips science experience will be worked on now that school has commenced. This will be done in conjunction with Coonabarabran Rotary (Jo Wilkens – Youth Director) who will source potential candidates.
Neville - Popup book sale this Saturday (13th) at the RFS – weather dependant. Start setting up at 7am & commence selling at 9am). Will finish around 12 noon & pack up by 1pm. Please nominate which shifts you can come. Need 6 people per shift. Zoom meeting for committee members Tuesday 9th at 7.30pm.
Colin S – Accepting novels up to 12 years old, Cds, DVDs & children’s books. The container is becoming rather full. Clean up Australia Day coming up on Sunday 7th March. Register organisation & nominate an area to clean up (RFS, Girl Guides Hut areas & car park across the road). Have a group of 10 & they will provide a “kit”. Take 2-3 hours. Please let Colin know if you are interested in coming along. This will be the next community service.
Little plaque for the Rotary garden at the RFS. The plaque is commemorating Australia & New Zealand Rotary’s 100 years of history. Hornsby Council have provided a large rock & he is also waiting for final permission from Council for a sign on steel posts. It will promote the club & have club’s name, email address, website, etc. All country towns have these types of signs.
Online committee meting in a couple of weeks’ time.
No other directors had any updates to share.
Peter & Julie Cleary – Peter is leaving the club after nearly 26 years after having moved to Breakfast point. Keith presented him with a certificate from President Rosemary & spoke about some of the areas that Peter has taken on over this period including trailer raffle, vocation & membership. He also brought up the subject of Andre Rieu (Julie is a huge fan) and purple plates (again a passion of Julies).
Peter thanked the club & said that he has had a wonderful time & has been most for filling. He would be happy to come back and help with future events, so long as doesn’t involve travelling in peak hour. Julie was presented with flowers & a very small teddy bear by Margaret McGowan who wished them both well. Peter agreed that this bear was of acceptable size (compared to others in her collection). She still loves Andre & managed to get his autograph at Warringah Mall.
Jason Terry was inducted into the club by Janelle. He is transferring from the Dural Rotary Club. He has been instrumental in starting up the new Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook Rotaract Club that now has 10 members & has been incorporated. Our club is a joint sponsor of the club. Their Charter function will be held at Pennant Hills Park (opp hotel) next Saturday (13th) from 12 noon to 1 pm. (ED. The event is now cancelled due to weather and will be re-scheduled post their meeting on 16th Feb). All are welcome to come over to the pub after this.
Jason will be on the Community Services committee.
Tonight’s speaker, Stephanie Heighes -- Operations Manager NTA, was introduced by Peter Stanton.
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 Swiss contact 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.
Peter has 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.
Her presentation was titled “Committed to reduce poverty in Eastern Indonesia since 30 years” and the main topics were:
- Short history of NTA (Nusa Tenggara Association)
- NTAs Fields of Expertise
- Rotary Small Grants Indonesia
- NTAs response to Covid19
- Empowering women in Flores through weaving
How it all started:
- NTA was founded 30 years ago by Dr. Colin Barlow (now 87 & still travelling) and his Wife Ria Gondowarito, who both wanted to make a difference in the lives of farmers living in remote communities in Eastern Indonesia
- What NTA aims for: NTAs goal is to reduce poverty in these communities. In order to so, NTA focuses in 3 thematic areas:
- Agriculture (income generation and food security)
- Education (teacher trainings, library improvements, equipment, books and small infrastructure improvements)
- Water & Sanitation (access to water and hygiene)
- Some Facts:
- NTT is a cluster of 556 Islands (Sumba to West Timor), 4.7 million ha of land, inhabited by 4.8 million people (UNDP 2015)
- One of the poorest Provinces in Indonesia (Badan pusat statistic 2017)
- Long periods of Drought (sometimes 7-8 month a year) often leads to shortage of food, stunted growth, high maternal and neonatal mortality rates
- Subsistence farmers, 27 % earn less than a dollar a day (UNICEF 2015)
- Primary school enrolment is below 60% (World Bank, 2015)
- Only 1 out of 5 use a basic sanitation facility at home. (UNICEF 2015)
- 60% of all households have no access to electricity (UNDP 2017)
- One of Australia's closest neighbour (450km)
- NTA provides:
- Access to water with 15,000 litre Rainwater catchment Tanks
- Wells
- Increased income through improved small agriculture projects
- Improved health & hygiene by building toilets and wash units
- Assistance in education with library management, teacher training, books, furniture & infrastructure
- NTA in Australia has it’s base & headquarters in Canberra, with 40 active volunteers & 2 part time employees (fundraising & operation). It is also DFAT accredited (they were audited by DFAT over 4 days before being given funding)
- NTA in Indonesia commence in 2017. Base (and office) in Kupang
- 1 project manager, 2 admin, 8 extension officers & 5 technical specialists
- 42 voluntary coordinators
- Biannual Australian visits, monitoring all the project location
- Rotary Small Grants Project Indonesia 20 / 21
Editor's note - I think the total should have been 11,827 AUD
The very generous donation of members from the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook and of Rotary Lane Cove make this possible in a joint effort by contributing 3,000 AUD each and a matching District Grant.
For a PDF full copy of Stephanie’s presentation please click HERE.
Also, their 2020 Annual Report can be found here: Annual Report 2019-20
NTA’s website can be found here: www.nta.org.au
Due to time constraints, there was no sergeant’s fine session……
Acting President Keith’s closing remarks: Thanks to all for coming tonight. Thanks to our guest speaker Stephanie Wish Peter and Julie farewell and welcome Jason Tomorrow night there is a pop-up book stall meeting Wednesday night there is a Board meeting
Night Reporter Andrew Little
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 Taldumande
Message from Taldumande
Hi Cawas,
Looks like our case managers had fun collecting Chrissie presents for our young people. I’ve attached a couple of photos for you to share with your wonderful Rotary Club members.
Thank you for so generously including us in your Tree of Joy this year. The young people will not go without this year thanks to our very generous communities.
Thank you for your support this year. Your Club has been wonderful during a year that has continued to throw curve balls worldwide
I’ll be in touch in 2021 but in the meantime, have a safe and happy festive season.
Kind regards
Liz
Hi Cawas,
Looks like our case managers had fun collecting Chrissie presents for our young people. I’ve attached a couple of photos for you to share with your wonderful Rotary Club members.
Thank you for so generously including us in your Tree of Joy this year. The young people will not go without this year thanks to our very generous communities.
Thank you for your support this year. Your Club has been wonderful during a year that has continued to throw curve balls worldwide
I’ll be in touch in 2021 but in the meantime, have a safe and happy festive season.
Kind regards
Liz
Our article in the Latest Dooral Roundup - thanks Carol
NTA November Monitoring Visit
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Humour of the Week
Editor's disclaimer:
Uploaded as provided by Cawas
Editor's disclaimer:
Uploaded as provided by Cawas
Below is contributed by Bob Davison
An American decided to write a book about famous churches around the world.So, he bought a plane ticket and took a trip toOrlando, thinking that he would start by working his way across the USA from South to North.
On his first day he was inside a church takingphotographs, when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read '$10,000 per call'.
The American, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by, what the telephone was used for.
The priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 you could talk to God.
The American thanked the priest and went along his way.
Next stop was in Atlanta. There, at a very large cathedral, he saw the same looking golden telephone with the same sign under it. He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone he saw in Orlando and he asked a nearby nun what its purpose was.
She told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 he could talk to God.
'O.K., thank you,' said the American.
He then travelled all across America, Europe, England, Japan, New Zealand. In every church he saw the same looking golden telephone, with the same '$US10,000 per call' sign under it.
The American decided to travel to Australia to see if Australians had the same phone.
He arrived at Noosa in Australia and again, in the first church he entered, there was the same looking golden telephone, but this time the sign under it read, '40 cents per call.'
The American was surprised, so he asked the priest about the sign.
'Father, I've travelled all over the world and I've seen this same golden telephone in many churches I'm told that it is a direct line to Heaven, but in all of them, the price was $10,000 per call.
Why is it so cheap here?' The priest smiled and answered,
'You're in Australia now, son - "This is Heaven," so it's a local call'.
KEEP SMILING
If you are proud to be an Aussie pass this on!
On his first day he was inside a church takingphotographs, when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read '$10,000 per call'.
The American, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by, what the telephone was used for.
The priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 you could talk to God.
The American thanked the priest and went along his way.
Next stop was in Atlanta. There, at a very large cathedral, he saw the same looking golden telephone with the same sign under it. He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone he saw in Orlando and he asked a nearby nun what its purpose was.
She told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 he could talk to God.
'O.K., thank you,' said the American.
He then travelled all across America, Europe, England, Japan, New Zealand. In every church he saw the same looking golden telephone, with the same '$US10,000 per call' sign under it.
The American decided to travel to Australia to see if Australians had the same phone.
He arrived at Noosa in Australia and again, in the first church he entered, there was the same looking golden telephone, but this time the sign under it read, '40 cents per call.'
The American was surprised, so he asked the priest about the sign.
'Father, I've travelled all over the world and I've seen this same golden telephone in many churches I'm told that it is a direct line to Heaven, but in all of them, the price was $10,000 per call.
Why is it so cheap here?' The priest smiled and answered,
'You're in Australia now, son - "This is Heaven," so it's a local call'.
KEEP SMILING
If you are proud to be an Aussie pass this on!
Rotaract - Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Club
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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:
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.
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.
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.
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 [email protected] before 1pm on the Friday before the meeting.
Please no communication via phone (either verbal or SMS) |
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If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
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Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
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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
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.
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:
Must have:
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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