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15th July 2016
27th August 2016 |
Legally Blonde SYMT - Hornsby RSL
Trivia Night - Cherrybrook Community Centre |
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde is Proudly presented by SYMT
The story of Legally Blonde follows the journey of Elle Woods, a sorority-sister valley girl, who enrols at Harvard Law School to try to win back her former boyfriend, Warner. The musical is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown, and the 2001 the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer motion picture of the same name, starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach, the musical is a new take on this well-known and loved story.
The chosen night for a group booking is Friday July 15th. Come and See Max and Lynne Henderson's son perform.
The cost is $37 for adults and $32 for concession (including senior gold card holders). There are significant seats already booked for July 15th so I will book in those that have paid up by June 3rd to ensure we get a table(s) of 10 together. So far I have bookings for 9 (now 24) - Turnbulls, Sharpes, Makins and Hendersons so I will book these once I have payment.
For payment details see email from Colin Sharpe (24/5/16)
Update: Colin Sharpe reported that there are three seats available. If you would like to go let him know ASAP.
We are booked in for Friday 15th July. The show starts at 7.30pm. If you wish to participate in the optional group dinner in the Courtyard Room (Bistro) turn up about 6 pm to ensure getting a seat.
For those who wish to book tomorrow the cost is $37 /adult - concession for Senior Card Holders is $32.
If you have paid me already and do not have your tickets let me know and I will send again.
The story of Legally Blonde follows the journey of Elle Woods, a sorority-sister valley girl, who enrols at Harvard Law School to try to win back her former boyfriend, Warner. The musical is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown, and the 2001 the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer motion picture of the same name, starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach, the musical is a new take on this well-known and loved story.
The chosen night for a group booking is Friday July 15th. Come and See Max and Lynne Henderson's son perform.
The cost is $37 for adults and $32 for concession (including senior gold card holders). There are significant seats already booked for July 15th so I will book in those that have paid up by June 3rd to ensure we get a table(s) of 10 together. So far I have bookings for 9 (now 24) - Turnbulls, Sharpes, Makins and Hendersons so I will book these once I have payment.
For payment details see email from Colin Sharpe (24/5/16)
Update: Colin Sharpe reported that there are three seats available. If you would like to go let him know ASAP.
We are booked in for Friday 15th July. The show starts at 7.30pm. If you wish to participate in the optional group dinner in the Courtyard Room (Bistro) turn up about 6 pm to ensure getting a seat.
For those who wish to book tomorrow the cost is $37 /adult - concession for Senior Card Holders is $32.
If you have paid me already and do not have your tickets let me know and I will send again.
Trivia Night
.Save the date - Saturday 27th August 2016.
We are holding our annual trivia night on Saturday 27 August 2016 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre.
Save the date!
As with last year, it will be an enjoyable and affordable night at only $20.00 per person (no extra costs re the trivia rounds) with the only optional extras being a raffle and a separate activity at intermission (gold coin nearest the bottle).
Invite all your friends and relatives and start putting tables of 8 together (can accommodate 10 at a stretch).
We had around 200 people attend last year and we are targeting an additional row of 5 tables this year to get up to a record 240 people.
Last year we raised around $5,000 from the trivia night, so let’s all work on filling all 30 tables this year and beat last year’s total!
Steve Sims will be the quiz master again this year and we will have a new MC this year as Jim Simpson will be away.
You will have to guess who he is (Hint - he loves to have a microphone in his hand!).
We will start putting out lists at the meeting on Monday 18 July, which is a partner’s night.
Whilst we have asked all the local Probus Clubs and Rotary clubs to promote the trivia night at their meetings, we would like members to send the attached flyer to as many people as possible so that the trivia night gets maximum publicity.
For all the latest developments a website page has been developed by Andrew Little. Link
Note: This link goes to another page. At the bottom of that page is a link back to this page..
We are holding our annual trivia night on Saturday 27 August 2016 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre.
Save the date!
As with last year, it will be an enjoyable and affordable night at only $20.00 per person (no extra costs re the trivia rounds) with the only optional extras being a raffle and a separate activity at intermission (gold coin nearest the bottle).
Invite all your friends and relatives and start putting tables of 8 together (can accommodate 10 at a stretch).
We had around 200 people attend last year and we are targeting an additional row of 5 tables this year to get up to a record 240 people.
Last year we raised around $5,000 from the trivia night, so let’s all work on filling all 30 tables this year and beat last year’s total!
Steve Sims will be the quiz master again this year and we will have a new MC this year as Jim Simpson will be away.
You will have to guess who he is (Hint - he loves to have a microphone in his hand!).
We will start putting out lists at the meeting on Monday 18 July, which is a partner’s night.
Whilst we have asked all the local Probus Clubs and Rotary clubs to promote the trivia night at their meetings, we would like members to send the attached flyer to as many people as possible so that the trivia night gets maximum publicity.
For all the latest developments a website page has been developed by Andrew Little. Link
Note: This link goes to another page. At the bottom of that page is a link back to this page..
Avi Has Gone
Youth Exchange - Reports from Amelia Craig
Amelia's Interim Report
Hello!
I'm not dead! Haha yes I'm still alive, four days late but I do have a good reason! I am currently on my Eurotour and have not had the time to write it up- I hope you guys understand that I'll do it straight after Eurotour!
Many thanks
-Amelia Craig (currently in Prague)
Hello!
I'm not dead! Haha yes I'm still alive, four days late but I do have a good reason! I am currently on my Eurotour and have not had the time to write it up- I hope you guys understand that I'll do it straight after Eurotour!
Many thanks
-Amelia Craig (currently in Prague)
Didi Foundation Update - Sanitary Kits
based on a report by Jan Pryor
The Didi Team manufacturing the kits at Didi headquarters
3000+ re-usable sanitary kits to 3000 young girls and women in three years
Didi Nepal employs our sewing graduates to manufacture Days for Girls 'Re-Usable Sanitary Kits. These kits have been delivered to remote areas in Nepal so that young girls can attend school, every day of the month. Our aim is for them to be empowered with equality in education by being in control of their bodies while feeling safe and secure.
Didi Nepal also gave free kits to women suffering after 2015 earthquake.
Funding is coming to an end therefore, if you would like to see this project continue help Didi Foundation to fund this. Tax deductible receipts or international donations here:
https://donations.rawcs.com.au/Default.aspx?ProjectID=682&ReturnTo=4
Didi Nepal employs our sewing graduates to manufacture Days for Girls 'Re-Usable Sanitary Kits. These kits have been delivered to remote areas in Nepal so that young girls can attend school, every day of the month. Our aim is for them to be empowered with equality in education by being in control of their bodies while feeling safe and secure.
Didi Nepal also gave free kits to women suffering after 2015 earthquake.
Funding is coming to an end therefore, if you would like to see this project continue help Didi Foundation to fund this. Tax deductible receipts or international donations here:
https://donations.rawcs.com.au/Default.aspx?ProjectID=682&ReturnTo=4
.Our girl, Anura loves to support this program by going into the field with us and promoting the kits, whilst chatting with the young girls about the importance of education.
Sadly, many young girls in remote areas do not have the finances to purchase safe and secure sanitary products and therefore, they often have to resort to using materials such as corn husks, straw and even dirt. Therefore, do not attend school due to being shamed and the embarrassment of an accident.
Sadly, many young girls in remote areas do not have the finances to purchase safe and secure sanitary products and therefore, they often have to resort to using materials such as corn husks, straw and even dirt. Therefore, do not attend school due to being shamed and the embarrassment of an accident.
More Rotary GraphicsThought I might follow a theme. These images can be downloaded by left clicking and saving.
I have repeated the theme. The lady in red is "living in interesting times". |
Significant Club fundraising events during the year
The Book Sale March 2016. As the result of a lot of hard work the March book fair which was a great success, especially from the organisers Max Henderson, Andrew Little and Clive Denmark. Funds raised were $14,000. Well done.
The Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 29 August 2015 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 for local charities including: Shine for Kids, Books in Homes Australia, Familial Cancer - Lynch Syndrome Australia, Warrah Society and other charities supported by the club.
Next Trivia Night is 27th August - Save the date so you can attend.
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 29 August 2015 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 for local charities including: Shine for Kids, Books in Homes Australia, Familial Cancer - Lynch Syndrome Australia, Warrah Society and other charities supported by the club.
Next Trivia Night is 27th August - Save the date so you can attend.
The Garage Sale
We had a very successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 26/27 September raising over $24k gross. The weather made it hard to set-up in the lead up to the event, but for the sale the wet weather stayed away.
We had a very successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 26/27 September raising over $24k gross. The weather made it hard to set-up in the lead up to the event, but for the sale the wet weather stayed away.
Barbecues
The club runs fund raising barbecues throughout the year, mainly at Bunnings Dural and Thornleigh. Barry (BBQ coordinator, Aviaaja, Neville, Ian and Barry cooking at Bunnings Dural December 12th.
The club runs fund raising barbecues throughout the year, mainly at Bunnings Dural and Thornleigh. Barry (BBQ coordinator, Aviaaja, Neville, Ian and Barry cooking at Bunnings Dural December 12th.
Meetings
:Monday 6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural.
Apologies
If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Jilda. Phone 9439 1422 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting.
If you are expected and do not show you may be required to pay for the meal.
President's Report 4th July 2016
What a powerful message we had last night! Robyn Waite from The Sanctuary- the Hills Women’s Shelter, enlightened us to the problem of domestic and family violence in our society. Domestic violence ignores post codes, culture, religion, social standing and economics. The facts and figures were mind blowing. Domestic violence also affects men but to a lesser degree.
What can we do about it? Spread the message, listen to people, support shelters financially and in kind and make sure our jokes are suitable.
Thank you to David for filling in as our sergeant. We were all fleeced of some coin!!
Also thank you to John for letting us get to know him. We now know he was a champion field hockey player and he would love to play chess or backgammon with anyone who is game!! It’s fantastic to learn more about our members.
I recommend that members attend the Rotary Leadership Institute, a course which involves 3 days at weekends. The information available about Rotary is amazing and helps to make your Rotary experience an informed one. Please consider it.
Next week we have an assembly evening. We look forward to your contribution to the planning/performance of our club. Please contact me or a board member of any items you would like to be discussed. I would really like to solve the dilemma of no sergeant – could we have a body of sergeants if we can’t get a single person?
The board will be presenting a brief overview of the year. It should be a productive meeting and probably the only one of the year.
Let’s have fun and fellowship whilst serving humanity!
Rosemary
What can we do about it? Spread the message, listen to people, support shelters financially and in kind and make sure our jokes are suitable.
Thank you to David for filling in as our sergeant. We were all fleeced of some coin!!
Also thank you to John for letting us get to know him. We now know he was a champion field hockey player and he would love to play chess or backgammon with anyone who is game!! It’s fantastic to learn more about our members.
I recommend that members attend the Rotary Leadership Institute, a course which involves 3 days at weekends. The information available about Rotary is amazing and helps to make your Rotary experience an informed one. Please consider it.
Next week we have an assembly evening. We look forward to your contribution to the planning/performance of our club. Please contact me or a board member of any items you would like to be discussed. I would really like to solve the dilemma of no sergeant – could we have a body of sergeants if we can’t get a single person?
The board will be presenting a brief overview of the year. It should be a productive meeting and probably the only one of the year.
Let’s have fun and fellowship whilst serving humanity!
Rosemary
Night Report 4th July 2016
David Turnbull, Sergeant for the night introduced President Rosemary and the meeting opened at 7.03pm.
President Rosemary welcomed everyone including Robyn Waite our guest speaker. We received a letter from Shine thanking the club for our donation of $3500. Our outbound exchange student Amelia sent some delicious chocolates to the club which will be available with tea and coffee. Rosemary then shared some Rotary facts. One of these was that the initial project of the club founded by Paul Harris which was the installation of Public Toilets in Chicago city centre. Everybody agree this was very worthwhile forward thinking project - particularly the older members! Rosemary mentioned that we are still looking for a Sergeant for the year. Recruitment drive is underway.
We had a brief talk from Alex Azari & Daisy Montano of Norwest Sunrise seeking our support for their Winter Rug sale to be held on 10 July. While the sale runs over 3 weekends, the promotors have agreed to donate 50% of sales to Rotarians to Medicos Bolivia, an organisation which is training Cardiologists and donating supporting equipment to Bolivia. A brochure was distributed on the rug sale which provided full details. Some very attractive rugs are available.
Other Report / Notices.
Ian Roberts:
· Avi started her return home to Greenland with about 10 people to see her off at the airport. She managed to have loads of luggage and was overweight. Eventually it was all loaded without penalty. Her departure is a very sad occasion for us all and for Avi.
John Tchetchenian gave us brief talk about his life and times. John’s family came from Cairo, Egypt where they had a very successful tannery business. When the family’s business was nationalised because they were not Muslims, they moved to Australia in 1963/64. They established another tannery in Wingham NSW where at one stage they employed approx. 70 people. John was born in Wingham in 1972. The family had a beach house at Old Bar. John enjoyed many years at the beach and was also a very keen sportsman, chess and backgammon player. John managed to make the NSW under 16 Hocket Squad. He and their family travelled extensively and still has the travel bug.
John joined the National Australia Bank then moved to the CBA in their corporate area. He started his own brokerage and has been doing this since. He said he must be a loyal employee because he only had 3 employers including himself! John is married to Rita and has 2 boys Marcus and Zachary. Thanks John, a very informative talk.
We now moved on to the main event, our guest speaker for the evening Robyn Waite. Robyn spoke to us on Domestic Violence. She is currently a board member and actively involved in the formation of the The Sanctuary Women’s Shelter. Robyn gave us numerous details about domestic violence including the need to protect children. Referrals to the shelter often come from the police, the Domestic Violence Hotline, face book etc. About 50% of women seeking shelter across Sydney are turned away because of a lack of suitable accommodation.
The Sanctuary is one of a few shelters that specifically cater for children. The long term effect on children is similar to PTSD, which affects the wiring of the brain, resulting in problems with logic and reasoning. Addressing these problems is a complex and very lengthy process.
The shelter was provided by Castle Towers as a community service. It has a flexible layout which enables the shelter to have a mix of 6 women and women with children. The Sanctuary has been running full time for about 8 weeks now and is staffed 24/7. They employ a child trauma support worker. It is a first rate facility and is already having success in enabling women victims of domestic violence to start their lives over.
This was a very interesting and informative presentation and there were numerous questions from members. I know I did not appreciate the extent of this issue.
Sergeant David took control of the evening again by letting Stan win the raffle. Our fine session was a little quieter this evening, so we managed to go home with a few coins left. Ian Roberts won Heads & Tails.
A very enjoyable meeting.
Steve Baker
President Rosemary welcomed everyone including Robyn Waite our guest speaker. We received a letter from Shine thanking the club for our donation of $3500. Our outbound exchange student Amelia sent some delicious chocolates to the club which will be available with tea and coffee. Rosemary then shared some Rotary facts. One of these was that the initial project of the club founded by Paul Harris which was the installation of Public Toilets in Chicago city centre. Everybody agree this was very worthwhile forward thinking project - particularly the older members! Rosemary mentioned that we are still looking for a Sergeant for the year. Recruitment drive is underway.
We had a brief talk from Alex Azari & Daisy Montano of Norwest Sunrise seeking our support for their Winter Rug sale to be held on 10 July. While the sale runs over 3 weekends, the promotors have agreed to donate 50% of sales to Rotarians to Medicos Bolivia, an organisation which is training Cardiologists and donating supporting equipment to Bolivia. A brochure was distributed on the rug sale which provided full details. Some very attractive rugs are available.
Other Report / Notices.
Ian Roberts:
- Trivia Night on 27 August. Planning is well underway and we need to think about arranging teams for the night.
- Bunnings has also asked if we would be interested to run BBQs on Fridays. Consensus was that we give the idea a trial.
- Interest Meeting on 27 July at West Pennant Hills Sports Club at 10.30 with a view to forming a new Probus Club. It is to be called the Combined Probus Club of the Hills. A number of members indicated their interest. Please attend if possible to support the start up. They will also be looking for office bearers.
- Cawas and Tom visited the shelter house mentioned at last week’s presentation on Taldumande. They believe this could be a good project for the club and will report again to a future meeting suggesting what form our participation might take.
· Avi started her return home to Greenland with about 10 people to see her off at the airport. She managed to have loads of luggage and was overweight. Eventually it was all loaded without penalty. Her departure is a very sad occasion for us all and for Avi.
John Tchetchenian gave us brief talk about his life and times. John’s family came from Cairo, Egypt where they had a very successful tannery business. When the family’s business was nationalised because they were not Muslims, they moved to Australia in 1963/64. They established another tannery in Wingham NSW where at one stage they employed approx. 70 people. John was born in Wingham in 1972. The family had a beach house at Old Bar. John enjoyed many years at the beach and was also a very keen sportsman, chess and backgammon player. John managed to make the NSW under 16 Hocket Squad. He and their family travelled extensively and still has the travel bug.
John joined the National Australia Bank then moved to the CBA in their corporate area. He started his own brokerage and has been doing this since. He said he must be a loyal employee because he only had 3 employers including himself! John is married to Rita and has 2 boys Marcus and Zachary. Thanks John, a very informative talk.
We now moved on to the main event, our guest speaker for the evening Robyn Waite. Robyn spoke to us on Domestic Violence. She is currently a board member and actively involved in the formation of the The Sanctuary Women’s Shelter. Robyn gave us numerous details about domestic violence including the need to protect children. Referrals to the shelter often come from the police, the Domestic Violence Hotline, face book etc. About 50% of women seeking shelter across Sydney are turned away because of a lack of suitable accommodation.
The Sanctuary is one of a few shelters that specifically cater for children. The long term effect on children is similar to PTSD, which affects the wiring of the brain, resulting in problems with logic and reasoning. Addressing these problems is a complex and very lengthy process.
The shelter was provided by Castle Towers as a community service. It has a flexible layout which enables the shelter to have a mix of 6 women and women with children. The Sanctuary has been running full time for about 8 weeks now and is staffed 24/7. They employ a child trauma support worker. It is a first rate facility and is already having success in enabling women victims of domestic violence to start their lives over.
This was a very interesting and informative presentation and there were numerous questions from members. I know I did not appreciate the extent of this issue.
Sergeant David took control of the evening again by letting Stan win the raffle. Our fine session was a little quieter this evening, so we managed to go home with a few coins left. Ian Roberts won Heads & Tails.
A very enjoyable meeting.
Steve Baker
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Mushrooms
She wanted to serve her guests mushroom-smothered steak,
But she had no mushrooms and no time to buy them.
Her husband suggested, "Why don't you go pick some of the mushrooms that are growing wild down by the stream?
"No, some wild mushrooms are poisonous."
"Well, I see squirrels eating them and they're OK."
So she picked a bunch and washed, sliced and sauted them for her dinner.
Then she went out on the back porch and gave Spot, their dog, a double handful.
Spot ate every bite.
All morning long, she watched the dog.
The wild mushrooms hadn't affected him after a few hours, so she decided to use them.
The meal was a great success.
After everyone had finished, her daughter came in and whispered in her ear,
"Mum, Spot is dead."
Trying to keep her head about her, she left the room as quickly as possible,
Called the doctor and told him what had happened.
The doctor said, "That's bad, but I think we can take care of it.
I'll call for an ambulance and I'll be there as quickly as I can.
We'll give everyone enemas and we'll pump out their stomachs and everything will be fine.
Just keep them calm."
Before long they started to hear the sirens as the ambulance tore down the road.
The Paramedics and the doctor had their suitcases, syringes, and a stomach pump.
One by one, they took each person into the bathroom, gave them an enema, and pumped out their stomach.
Well after midnight, after the last one was done the doctor came out and said,
"Everything will be okay now," and with that he left.
The hosts and the guests were all weak and knackered sitting around the Living room when the daughter came in and said to her mum.....
"I can't believe that guy!"
"What guy?"
"You know, that bastard who ran over Spot;
He never even slowed down."
Colin McGowan
She wanted to serve her guests mushroom-smothered steak,
But she had no mushrooms and no time to buy them.
Her husband suggested, "Why don't you go pick some of the mushrooms that are growing wild down by the stream?
"No, some wild mushrooms are poisonous."
"Well, I see squirrels eating them and they're OK."
So she picked a bunch and washed, sliced and sauted them for her dinner.
Then she went out on the back porch and gave Spot, their dog, a double handful.
Spot ate every bite.
All morning long, she watched the dog.
The wild mushrooms hadn't affected him after a few hours, so she decided to use them.
The meal was a great success.
After everyone had finished, her daughter came in and whispered in her ear,
"Mum, Spot is dead."
Trying to keep her head about her, she left the room as quickly as possible,
Called the doctor and told him what had happened.
The doctor said, "That's bad, but I think we can take care of it.
I'll call for an ambulance and I'll be there as quickly as I can.
We'll give everyone enemas and we'll pump out their stomachs and everything will be fine.
Just keep them calm."
Before long they started to hear the sirens as the ambulance tore down the road.
The Paramedics and the doctor had their suitcases, syringes, and a stomach pump.
One by one, they took each person into the bathroom, gave them an enema, and pumped out their stomach.
Well after midnight, after the last one was done the doctor came out and said,
"Everything will be okay now," and with that he left.
The hosts and the guests were all weak and knackered sitting around the Living room when the daughter came in and said to her mum.....
"I can't believe that guy!"
"What guy?"
"You know, that bastard who ran over Spot;
He never even slowed down."
Colin McGowan
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