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Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at The Vicar. If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email by 6:00pm on the Sunday prior to a face-to-face meeting.
Note: Meeting Times The Vicar - 6:30 for 7:00pm start Zoom Meeting - 7:15 for 7:30pm start
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Some Rotary Articles that may be of interest ...
Guiding Principles
These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.
Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
- FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
- SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
- THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
- FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The Four-Way Test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
Of the things we think, say or do
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Avenues of Service
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
- Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
- Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
- Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.
- International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
- Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.
The above represents the principles on which Rotary is based. Please refer to: Guiding principles | My Rotary
Invitation to Meet and Greet Tommy Nyawir courtesy RC Blacktown City
When: Tuesday, 13th August
Where: Waratah Room, Blacktown Workers Lifestyle Club
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Waratah Room, Blacktown Workers Lifestyle Club
Time: 7:30 pm
TOMMY NYAWIR
Founder of the Mirror of Hope, located in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, will be joining our members and guests at 7pm on Tuesday August 13th, in the Waratah Room, of the Blacktown Workers Lifestyle Club.
Guests are welcome to enjoy a meal at the Lusso Bistro prior to this very special presentation.
Tommy grew up in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, and a chance encounter with an Irish traveler changed his life forever.
After a brief interaction, this stranger Tommy met while passing through Kibera slum had offered to pay for his entire secondary education.
Tommy’s life took a turn from that day. Since completing his secondary and the university education, Tommy has devoted his life to paying forward the gift of education to as many children as possible.
Tommy founded the Mirror of Hope, a non-profit organization providing educational scholarships and mentoring, giving impoverished young people the opportunity to lift themselves out of hardship.
The scholarships provide boarding school education to young boys and girls from impoverished families in Kibera slum. Boarding school represents a high-quality education, in a safer and more conducive environment than the slums. Students gain the necessary skills to find well-paid employment, and the ability to control their destiny despite their difficult backgrounds.
InspireHER STEM PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS
The Mirror of Hope also provides girls from rural Kenya with high school education plus as additional 2 years of schooling in Science Technology, Engineering and Math, allowing them to equally compete for meaningful work. STEM skills are highly sought after, providing pathways into high-paying and flexible careers such as computer science and digital gig work.
Founder of the Mirror of Hope, located in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, will be joining our members and guests at 7pm on Tuesday August 13th, in the Waratah Room, of the Blacktown Workers Lifestyle Club.
Guests are welcome to enjoy a meal at the Lusso Bistro prior to this very special presentation.
Tommy grew up in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, and a chance encounter with an Irish traveler changed his life forever.
After a brief interaction, this stranger Tommy met while passing through Kibera slum had offered to pay for his entire secondary education.
Tommy’s life took a turn from that day. Since completing his secondary and the university education, Tommy has devoted his life to paying forward the gift of education to as many children as possible.
Tommy founded the Mirror of Hope, a non-profit organization providing educational scholarships and mentoring, giving impoverished young people the opportunity to lift themselves out of hardship.
The scholarships provide boarding school education to young boys and girls from impoverished families in Kibera slum. Boarding school represents a high-quality education, in a safer and more conducive environment than the slums. Students gain the necessary skills to find well-paid employment, and the ability to control their destiny despite their difficult backgrounds.
InspireHER STEM PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS
The Mirror of Hope also provides girls from rural Kenya with high school education plus as additional 2 years of schooling in Science Technology, Engineering and Math, allowing them to equally compete for meaningful work. STEM skills are highly sought after, providing pathways into high-paying and flexible careers such as computer science and digital gig work.
Elise - Her First Few Days
Our latest exchange student Elise arrived from France on Friday 2nd, and was met at the airport by Club Counsellors Bev & Bob, two of her Host families Anne & Colin, Nicole & Todd and District representatives John & Susan Wakefield. She spent her first few days with Bev & Bob. We called into the city on the way home to get photos of the Opera House & Bridge at night. She visited Lake Macquarie at the weekend meeting our family and having a boat excursion on the lake. She also had a go at fishing. Then we went to Sydney Zoo on Monday to check out the Australian wildlife.
Had a busy day on Tuesday going to the school to enrol, visited Nicole & Todd at their home, opened her bank account at Bendigo Bank, Galston and visited Anne & Colin at their home. She moved to her first host family, Anne & Colin on Wed 7th.
On 9th, 10th, 11th August she will attend the RYE Training Camp in Springwood. So she has had a pretty busy first week here.
Bev
Had a busy day on Tuesday going to the school to enrol, visited Nicole & Todd at their home, opened her bank account at Bendigo Bank, Galston and visited Anne & Colin at their home. She moved to her first host family, Anne & Colin on Wed 7th.
On 9th, 10th, 11th August she will attend the RYE Training Camp in Springwood. So she has had a pretty busy first week here.
Bev
Family Fun Fair
Trivia Night
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The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook is assisting the Kenthurst Club with grounds maintenance at the Transitional Community houses for older women.
It was wonderful to receive the following testimonial from one of the tenants.
"This program literally saved my life and has given us an opportunity to get back on my feet. When I found myself facing a housing crisis, this program gave me hope and a chance at a safe new beginning for me and my children.
The teams have been incredible, my family is safe and sheltered and we look forward to a bright and secure future. The teams that help look after us are professional and have helped every step along the way. They have never made me feel ashamed as a low-income earner or single parent.
My property manager is quick to respond, and nothing has been too much trouble.
Our case manager is incredible, my kids are safe and happy, and we feel genuinely cared about in this program. We are so lucky to be in a country that supports programs like this."
It was wonderful to receive the following testimonial from one of the tenants.
"This program literally saved my life and has given us an opportunity to get back on my feet. When I found myself facing a housing crisis, this program gave me hope and a chance at a safe new beginning for me and my children.
The teams have been incredible, my family is safe and sheltered and we look forward to a bright and secure future. The teams that help look after us are professional and have helped every step along the way. They have never made me feel ashamed as a low-income earner or single parent.
My property manager is quick to respond, and nothing has been too much trouble.
Our case manager is incredible, my kids are safe and happy, and we feel genuinely cared about in this program. We are so lucky to be in a country that supports programs like this."
A personal invitation to District 9685 Conference 2025
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Dear fellow Rotarians,
It gives me great pleasure to personally invite you to our 2025 District Conference to be held at the Pullman, Penrith, on 21 and 22 March 2025.
Our conferences have always been a one-of-a-kind expo on humanitarian work with high quality speakers - a great way to share stories of the good work of Rotary, and to make and renew friendships with fellow Rotarians.
As global humanitarian needs reach record levels, our Rotary community is looking for ways to widen our reach and deliver more to those in need locally and globally. Accordingly, our 2025 District Conference has been themed as our first ever Sustainability and Humanitarian Summit for “A Better World through people & Rotary”.
Some highlights of our Sustainability & Humanitarian Sumit:
Watch this space for more details of these new elements, the overall program and keynote speakers. The team and I will keep you updated of major developments over the coming months.
I appeal to you for your support in registering, in inviting your friends, and in starting to think about how your club can use the airtime on stage to share the best of what you do every day for your communities locally and globally.
You can register through this link - https://ourbetterworld2025.wordpress.com/
Join me and together we can make ‘A Better World through people and Rotary’!
Niranjan
DG Niranjan Deodhar
It gives me great pleasure to personally invite you to our 2025 District Conference to be held at the Pullman, Penrith, on 21 and 22 March 2025.
Our conferences have always been a one-of-a-kind expo on humanitarian work with high quality speakers - a great way to share stories of the good work of Rotary, and to make and renew friendships with fellow Rotarians.
As global humanitarian needs reach record levels, our Rotary community is looking for ways to widen our reach and deliver more to those in need locally and globally. Accordingly, our 2025 District Conference has been themed as our first ever Sustainability and Humanitarian Summit for “A Better World through people & Rotary”.
Some highlights of our Sustainability & Humanitarian Sumit:
- It will bring together all Rotarians from our District as well as appeal to people from the broader community who want to make a difference – so they can hear Rotary’s stories and opportunities for humanitarian service.
- We will have a series of short presentations by clubs (in-person or pre-recorded) that showcase their signature projects and the impact they have had.
- To generate ideas and new ways to solve humanitarian and sustainability problems, the Summit will host a competition for university/TAFE/high school students to channel their creativity and develop social impact projects that could be scaled up by interested clubs.
Watch this space for more details of these new elements, the overall program and keynote speakers. The team and I will keep you updated of major developments over the coming months.
I appeal to you for your support in registering, in inviting your friends, and in starting to think about how your club can use the airtime on stage to share the best of what you do every day for your communities locally and globally.
You can register through this link - https://ourbetterworld2025.wordpress.com/
Join me and together we can make ‘A Better World through people and Rotary’!
Niranjan
DG Niranjan Deodhar
NCCG Trivia Night |
17 August 2024 |
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Rotary Myth Buster Flyer
Are You a Centurion?
Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
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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: - Carol Russell (0418 431 157) or President Colin (0408 810 463) Club Details: Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at The Vicar Arrive 6:30pm Start 7:00pm End 9:00pm 271 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2128 Australia Welcome to call Carol or Colin to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead. |
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