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Sunday 11 December
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Xmas Lunch plus Kris Kringle at Springfield House - 11:30am to 3:30pm Partners Event
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Monday 12 December
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No Meeting following Xmas Lunch & no more meetings for 2016
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Monday 16 January 2017
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First Meeting In 2017!
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Sunday 11th December Xmas Lunch |
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Monday 23 January |
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Steve Baker |
Howard Fleming |
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Ricardo Raad |
Tony Makin |
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Bob Davison |
Bob Davison |
Front Desk |
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Colin McGowan |
Keith Ball |
Steward |
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Cawas Sahukar |
Neville Hansen |
Steward |
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Gino Savio |
Allan Paynter |
IT Person |
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Sarah Zender |
Nick Chuah |
Photographer |
Ross Ballinger |
Peter Stanton |
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Member Talk |
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Colin Sharpe |
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Sunday 11 December
Wednesday 14 December Saturday 17 December Sunday 8 January 2017 |
Christmas Lunch at Springfield House starting at 11.30 AM. Details are below, or click here to go straight there
Present Sorting at Turnbull's residence 7pm. Assembling, rewrapping & rebadging presents from the Tree Of Joy. Carols In The Valley - Run the BBQ's from 2pm to 6pm for Wesley Mission's carols in the valley to be held at Vision Valley at Arcadia. Click here to go to their web page. President's Lunch at Rosemary Clarke's residence, 17 Patricia Place Cherrybrook, 12.30pm to ?
BYOG and Meat If you haven't already marked the attendance sheet, please let Rosemary know if you (& your partner) are coming |
The Social Leadership Team invites all members partners and their children to the Club Christmas Lunch that is being held on Sunday Dec 11th at Springfield House starting at 11.30 AM. The cost will be $60 per person for adults and $25 per child. As in recent years Kris Kringle will be held at the same time and Santa's assistant will harness up the sleigh and fly in with his elf in attendance.
It is recommended that Kris Kringle gifts be in the order of $10. Gifts for the children will be at the club's cost.
As of Nov 17th 34 members and partners are attending. Fifteen members have not yet indicated their intention. It is imperative that these members let me know if they are coming or NOT by the end of next week as we have to give Springfield the numbers attending.
Payment can be made at the front desk during the next three dinner meetings or preferably by direct credit to the Club bank account: 062890 10052963 The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook. Please add your surname & xmas as a reference.
This will be a great event, so all come along!
It is recommended that Kris Kringle gifts be in the order of $10. Gifts for the children will be at the club's cost.
As of Nov 17th 34 members and partners are attending. Fifteen members have not yet indicated their intention. It is imperative that these members let me know if they are coming or NOT by the end of next week as we have to give Springfield the numbers attending.
Payment can be made at the front desk during the next three dinner meetings or preferably by direct credit to the Club bank account: 062890 10052963 The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook. Please add your surname & xmas as a reference.
This will be a great event, so all come along!
Club's Child Protection Manual
Fellows
Attached to this email is the Club's Child Protection Manual, agreed to by the Board, that we are required to have by law. You are encouraged to become familiar with the requirements as stated in the manual.
As you would know by now this is a serious matter for all clubs and associations that work with children as part of their regular operations. This club has a big focus on youth with a significant amount put aside each year for our youth activities so it is an important issue for us. All members should by now have their working with children clearance, or be in the process of obtaining same. If any member is having problems with their applications please let me know.
The manual will be uploaded to our website (click here) and any future changes will be made to the website version. You will be advised when these occur.
Jim Simpson
Secretary
Attached to this email is the Club's Child Protection Manual, agreed to by the Board, that we are required to have by law. You are encouraged to become familiar with the requirements as stated in the manual.
As you would know by now this is a serious matter for all clubs and associations that work with children as part of their regular operations. This club has a big focus on youth with a significant amount put aside each year for our youth activities so it is an important issue for us. All members should by now have their working with children clearance, or be in the process of obtaining same. If any member is having problems with their applications please let me know.
The manual will be uploaded to our website (click here) and any future changes will be made to the website version. You will be advised when these occur.
Jim Simpson
Secretary
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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 27 August 2016 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support.
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 27 August 2016 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support.
The Garage Sale
We have just had a very successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 8/9 October raising a record gross of over $30k. The combination of good planning and benign weather contributed to this result.
We have just had a very successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 8/9 October raising a record gross of over $30k. The combination of good planning and benign weather contributed to this result.
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..
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.
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 5th December 2016
The Annual General Meeting is over with many fellows putting up their hand to join the board for 2017-18 which is great to see however we are missing one vital position … President Elect.
Over the holiday period, please think about this position – it is an interesting job to have. You learn more about Rotary, you get to know people better, you learn about yourself and most importantly you are fulfilling a community service to help others! There are busy times but there are also fun times so please rethink your position. Remember you wouldn’t become President until June 2018!!
As this year is drawing to a close I look forward to our Christmas party on Sunday. We have two more events – DIK and Carols in the Valley and then we can relax and enjoy the Christmas holidays with our family and friends.
Thank you to you all for such an amazing effort so far in this Rotary year. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead – fun, fellowship, book sale, conference and club assembly to mention a few.
See you on Sunday!!
Rosemary
Over the holiday period, please think about this position – it is an interesting job to have. You learn more about Rotary, you get to know people better, you learn about yourself and most importantly you are fulfilling a community service to help others! There are busy times but there are also fun times so please rethink your position. Remember you wouldn’t become President until June 2018!!
As this year is drawing to a close I look forward to our Christmas party on Sunday. We have two more events – DIK and Carols in the Valley and then we can relax and enjoy the Christmas holidays with our family and friends.
Thank you to you all for such an amazing effort so far in this Rotary year. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead – fun, fellowship, book sale, conference and club assembly to mention a few.
See you on Sunday!!
Rosemary
Night Report 5th December 2016
Meeting included AGM - A separate report is being prepared for the AGM.
Toast made by Max who included NZ due to the cricket loss. Barry provided some training in Power Point. B sends the screen black and W white. No Sarah tonight due to the AGM. Also had no interest in going to the NZ Australia One Day Cricket.
President Rosemary introductory remarks included reference to Tony Coote presenting two prizes to CBTH, Change over to be held at WPH Golf Club on May 8th and no Club President means the Club Charter has to be handed in.
Directors and other members Reports:
AGM opened at 8:10 and closed at 8: 23. The Board and Officers were elected for the 2017-18 year without the need for a vote, however a President Elect still has to be found.
Sergeant Barry initiated a couple of new awards: Col Baxter received the Precision Award for arrangement of cash and papers at the door table. Peter Stanton received the Photographic Award for positions to capture shots.
Night Reporter - Colin Sharpe
Toast made by Max who included NZ due to the cricket loss. Barry provided some training in Power Point. B sends the screen black and W white. No Sarah tonight due to the AGM. Also had no interest in going to the NZ Australia One Day Cricket.
President Rosemary introductory remarks included reference to Tony Coote presenting two prizes to CBTH, Change over to be held at WPH Golf Club on May 8th and no Club President means the Club Charter has to be handed in.
Directors and other members Reports:
- Tony Coote
- Identifying a Major Project: update provided from the first meeting on Nov 28th. Copy of the presentation can be obtained from Tony.
- Youth:
- CBTH awards are for International Understanding - one for a male and one for
- Janelle and Tony to run a Youth Exchange Information night at CBTH on March 8th. Looking for club members to assist - Contact Tony.
- Douglas Lam - Vision Valley Christmas Carols BBQ. 1 - 7 pm Sat Dec 17th. 7 volunteers obtained.
- Janelle - Bunnings Dural BBQ. Great fun event - lots of customers $946 net. Next one at Dural Jan 15th. Full complement of volunteers available.
- Tony Makin - DIK next Sat 8.30 at Minchinbury - Car pooling arranged. Also mentioned the importance of getting medical attention at first sign of heart issues (2 stents put in last week). Exercise does not prevent plaque build up. Blood tests available now that can determine a heart under stress.
- Bob Davison - Advised members that as result of the vocational visit to Tom's factor and at his request a $1000 donation made to Prostrate Cancer Foundation Australia in memory of Rob Hamer. Janet Hamer was advised and she sent back a very appreciative message.
- Brian Furrer - reminded member of Tree Joy present sorting at the Turnbull’s at 7 pm on Dec 14th. Further assistance may also be needed on the 15th during the day. It will be a fun night - bring your own drinks and nibbles.
- Colin Baxter - Advised that Tim and Sharon Bickford have settled into a new property at Kurajong Heights.
- Colin McGowan reported that Colin Wright has returned home after 10 days in Hospital due to a latent bacterial infection. He is well now.
- Colin Sharpe reported on the Christmas Lunch. Venue open at 11.30 for a Midday start.
AGM opened at 8:10 and closed at 8: 23. The Board and Officers were elected for the 2017-18 year without the need for a vote, however a President Elect still has to be found.
Sergeant Barry initiated a couple of new awards: Col Baxter received the Precision Award for arrangement of cash and papers at the door table. Peter Stanton received the Photographic Award for positions to capture shots.
Night Reporter - Colin Sharpe
Night Photos 5th December 2016 - Peter Stanton
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Birthdays
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Anniversaries
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16 Dec Neville & Heather Hansen
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This Week's Humour - From Max
David Is To Be Returned To Italy
...A bit of cultural news for a
welcome change.
...A bit of cultural news for a
welcome change.
After a two year loan to the United States,
Michelangelo's David is being returned to Italy
Michelangelo's David is being returned to Italy
His Proud Sponsors were:
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Club Calendar
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Bulletin Editor - Andrew Little
