Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
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Upcoming Events
Next Meetings
Club Assembly |
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Monday 10 Feb 2020
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Upcoming Events
Glenhaven have provided ongoing support for our Trivia Nights for at least six years and generally take two to three tables. This is an opportunity for us to reciprocate.
Please see Andrew or Max if interested.
Please see Andrew or Max if interested.
Assistance for Bushfire Victims and Firefighters
The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook have discussed a number of options to assist our Bushfire victims and Firefighters. The NSW and VIC Governments are indicating they do not want any more physical donations of goods as they are overwhelmed and are recommending donating cash.
If you would like to donate, attached is the link to the RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) page where you can donate through Rotary and as always, what you give is what will be delivered. No overheads.
https://rawcs.org.au/
If you would like to donate through other organisations, then the Sydney Morning Herald had an article on Sunday 5th Jan, with a number of reputable organisations.
https://www.smh.com.au/…/here-s-how-you-can-help-australia-…
As always, thank you for your support, Happy New Year and give generously.
If you would like to donate, attached is the link to the RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) page where you can donate through Rotary and as always, what you give is what will be delivered. No overheads.
https://rawcs.org.au/
If you would like to donate through other organisations, then the Sydney Morning Herald had an article on Sunday 5th Jan, with a number of reputable organisations.
https://www.smh.com.au/…/here-s-how-you-can-help-australia-…
As always, thank you for your support, Happy New Year and give generously.
Recent Club Activities:
Garage Sale 2019 |
12-13 October
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We had a very successful Garage Sale.
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An Update from Youth
Photos of Katherine Loueys departure on RYEP leaving 17 Jan 2020 for a year in Vienna, Austria
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Photos from the RYLA Dinner, Janinda, Janelle and Keith
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Donor's Trip to Flores Nov 2019
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Download File |
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 Douglas, so he can amend his records.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Douglas of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Douglas of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
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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Centurion Program and Centurion Membership application
Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
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The Book Sale March 2019
As the result of a lot of hard work the MarchBook Sale was a great success, especially from the organisers Andrew Little, Max Henderson, Neville Hansen and Rosemary Clarke. Funds raised exceeded $19,000. 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.. |
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 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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President's Report 3 Feb 2020
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Tonight I welcomed Robert Clarke, who came to hear Rosemary’s Job Talk, and Lester & Sue Pearson from SOKS.
Today I received a call from “Poppy” who asked whether we were able to take Garage Sale materials that she has collected. She agreed to wait until the Book Sorts start so that some have spare space. The Combined Probus Club of West Pennant Hills rang to see how they can support us in RC Coonabarabran Drought Relief. Also received an email from Ian Tamplin from Southsea Castle Rotary club Portsmouth Hampshire U K enquiring how to assist with Bushfire Relief. (Ian visited our Club last year.) SOKS was “sold” to me as an organisation that promotes RYPEN and RYLA to those from low economic backgrounds. Tonight we heard that there is more than my initial concepts. Be that as it may, I believe that a greater involvement with SOKS may be warranted. I would love to get feedback from members as to whether they agree or disagree. Next week is a Club Assembly. Rotary Rocks Keith |
Night Report - 3 Feb 2020
The loyal toast was proposed by Kerry to “Rotary, Family and Gratefulness”.
- Sergeant Janelle introduced President Keith who in turn welcomed guests including evening speaker Lester Pearson and his wife Sue.
This was followed by a period of “enjoying fellowship” and the evening meal.
- Sergeant Janelle then called for reports from directors and others
- Tony, discussed a new marketing brochure
- Neville, (1) final results from Tree of Joy
(2) proceed with BBQ Cherrybrook School 14/3/20 despite clash of dates with book sale
- Bill, BBQ Bunnings Dural 15/2/20
- Max, support for Glenhaven Rotary Club Trivia Night 29/2/20 Castle Hill Bowling Club
- Peter, presentation 4/2/20 to Lane Cove Club about his recent visit to Indonesia
- Rosemary, power point presentation of dates and commitments required for forthcoming book sale 13th, 14th, 15th March. These are set out in the material she has distributed to all members.
In addition she discussed “How Can We Help”
. Spread the word to neighbours, friends and work colleagues
. Copy a few flyers and distribute to friends, local shops etc
. Share on Facebook
. Be available during the preparations and opening hours
. Volunteer to help as much as possible
. Ask any friends to volunteer their time to help
. Cakes and slices for workers are welcome on sales day
Rosemary then presented some slides following her and Rob’s recent visit to Jununce National Park in Indonesia to see orangutans in their natural state.
Following our coffee break Colin Sharpe introduced our guest speaker Lester Pearson who provided a most interesting, poignant summary of the activities / achievements the Rotary Club of North Gosford have made over 10 years “to save our kids from suicide” (SOKS.)
The organisation operates in conjunction with LIFELINE and is linked to other organisations working on similar issues in the community.
The subject is a very broad one and covers many of the issues faced by young people (Gender Y) as they go about their lives. Over 2000 programmes have been completed and claim that 658 lives have been saved.
The testimonials he showed were very moving to us all.
SOKS are trying to expand their geographic spread by encouraging other clubs to participate.
Requirements
-Rotary Leadership Programmes
- Programme ready
- Fund Raising Experience
- Gosford North Rotary Club happy to help
- Need 4 passionate people to get it started
Our club may wish to consider this opportunity going forward.
In conclusion Colin thanked Lester for his presentation.
Sergeant Janelle conducted the heads/tails, fines sessions and invited Keith to provide any closing remarks after which she closed the meeting.
Colin Baxter
Night Reporter.
- Sergeant Janelle introduced President Keith who in turn welcomed guests including evening speaker Lester Pearson and his wife Sue.
This was followed by a period of “enjoying fellowship” and the evening meal.
- Sergeant Janelle then called for reports from directors and others
- Tony, discussed a new marketing brochure
- Neville, (1) final results from Tree of Joy
(2) proceed with BBQ Cherrybrook School 14/3/20 despite clash of dates with book sale
- Bill, BBQ Bunnings Dural 15/2/20
- Max, support for Glenhaven Rotary Club Trivia Night 29/2/20 Castle Hill Bowling Club
- Peter, presentation 4/2/20 to Lane Cove Club about his recent visit to Indonesia
- Rosemary, power point presentation of dates and commitments required for forthcoming book sale 13th, 14th, 15th March. These are set out in the material she has distributed to all members.
In addition she discussed “How Can We Help”
. Spread the word to neighbours, friends and work colleagues
. Copy a few flyers and distribute to friends, local shops etc
. Share on Facebook
. Be available during the preparations and opening hours
. Volunteer to help as much as possible
. Ask any friends to volunteer their time to help
. Cakes and slices for workers are welcome on sales day
Rosemary then presented some slides following her and Rob’s recent visit to Jununce National Park in Indonesia to see orangutans in their natural state.
Following our coffee break Colin Sharpe introduced our guest speaker Lester Pearson who provided a most interesting, poignant summary of the activities / achievements the Rotary Club of North Gosford have made over 10 years “to save our kids from suicide” (SOKS.)
The organisation operates in conjunction with LIFELINE and is linked to other organisations working on similar issues in the community.
The subject is a very broad one and covers many of the issues faced by young people (Gender Y) as they go about their lives. Over 2000 programmes have been completed and claim that 658 lives have been saved.
The testimonials he showed were very moving to us all.
SOKS are trying to expand their geographic spread by encouraging other clubs to participate.
Requirements
-Rotary Leadership Programmes
- Programme ready
- Fund Raising Experience
- Gosford North Rotary Club happy to help
- Need 4 passionate people to get it started
Our club may wish to consider this opportunity going forward.
In conclusion Colin thanked Lester for his presentation.
Sergeant Janelle conducted the heads/tails, fines sessions and invited Keith to provide any closing remarks after which she closed the meeting.
Colin Baxter
Night Reporter.
Night Photos
This Week's Humour
Mischievous Retiree:
After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Target. Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter, from the local Target:
Dear Mrs. Harris:
Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion, in our store.
We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to, ban both of you from the store.
Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras:
1. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking.
2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.
4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away'. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. We don't have a Code 3.
5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.
6. August 14: Moved a, 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged.
8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called.
9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while, loudly humming the, 'Mission Impossible' theme.
12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his, 'Madonna Look' using different sizes of funnels.
13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'
14. October 22: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed;
'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'
15. Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where is the fitting room?
And last, but not least:
16. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile; then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' One of the clerks passed out.
Provided, thanks to Stan & Neville
After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Target. Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter, from the local Target:
Dear Mrs. Harris:
Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion, in our store.
We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to, ban both of you from the store.
Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras:
1. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking.
2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.
4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away'. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. We don't have a Code 3.
5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.
6. August 14: Moved a, 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged.
8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called.
9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while, loudly humming the, 'Mission Impossible' theme.
12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his, 'Madonna Look' using different sizes of funnels.
13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'
14. October 22: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed;
'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'
15. Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where is the fitting room?
And last, but not least:
16. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile; then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' One of the clerks passed out.
Provided, thanks to Stan & Neville
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