Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by Brendan Metcalfe 

Welcome to our Bulletin

Upcoming Events

Monday 12 December
Part 1: 4:30pm BBQ @ Heritage Park - BYO everything

Part 2: 7:00pm Tree of Joy Gift Sorting at Turnbull Residence

Hiatus or Big Sleep
Speaking of "The Big Sleep"
I prefer the Humphrey Bogart (1946) version, to the Robert Mitchum (1978) version of this Raymond Chandler thriller. What do you think?

Saturday 21 January
President's Long Lunch
Lillian Fraser Gardens, Pennant Hills

Thursday 26 January
Australia Day Brunch at Glenorie Bakery​

Friday 27 January
SYMT Theatre Night at Hornsby RSL

Monday 30 January
Avishen Suarty discusses Champion Humanity: How healthy communities form around mental health
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Lillian Fraser Garden
Photo courtesy of Gavin Plunkett
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Glenorie Bakery
Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at Springfield.  If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
Note: Meeting Times
Springfield House     6:30 for 7:00pm
 Zoom Meeting    7:15 for 7:30pm​

​Duty Roster

Neville has given you the rest of the Calendar year free of duties.
  • If you are rostered and be unable to attend the meeting, please contact the person doing your role in the following week(s) and arrange a swap. It is strongly advised to inform Neville.
  • If you are aware of an absence beyond the time frame of the above then refer to the 26 Week Roster and arrange a swap with another doing your role. Again, please advise Neville of your swaps.
  • If you are aware of future absences, beyond the 26 Week Roster, please inform Neville so, he does not roster you during your absence.
  • Neville is not an information conduit; you must also message Ros Hogan.
President Report
Last weekend was one of those really special events that makes you sit back and think wow we did good!! ... 
Night Report
Sergeant Jim Simpson opened the meeting. Rotary Toast was proposed by Jim ...
AGM Minutes follow the Night Report.
Photos and more ...
Christmas Market and Night Photos. Many thanks to Julianne and Ros.
Humour
Have used contributions from Tony C & Cawas. Many Thanks
Humour Bank balance is​ Zero. Need help raising this balance.
Calendar

Comment on Christmas Market

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From:  Lisa F...
To:       wphc.rotary@gmail.com

Dear Rotary Club members of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook,
 
I would like to thank you for organizing such a beautiful event this Saturday. Having moved to West Pennant Hills from Europe a few years ago this was the first Christmas market I attended in Australia. I went with my kids and my parents, and everyone really enjoyed themselves. 
We also bought some sweet treats from the lovely older ladies downstairs in the hall. One of those treats was a Christmas cake, it was the best Christmas cake my family and I have ever had. Dreaming of the amazing flavors of this cake I now have a cheeky question to ask: would it be possible to somehow get the recipe of this fantastic Christmas cake? I will attach a picture for reference, so you know what I am talking about. As a hobby baker myself I really appreciate homemade treats.
 
Thank you in advance.
Kind regards,
 Lisa

Carols by Twilight

RC Carlingford Christmas Dinner and Lawn Bowls
Event descriptionThe Rotary Club of Carlingford Christmas Party will be held this year at F C Social, 6 Park Rd, Rydalmere.  (Opposite Aldi and right next to the Rydalmere Park that the Council are renovating).
Let's celebrate the end of 2022 and have some fun together !
Cost $60 per person which includes Lawn Bowls and a sit down dinner.
Friday 16th December, 5pm to10pm
From 5pm until late.  Dress code: Christmas Casual.
Meal details:
Olives and pickled vegetables
Trio of dips and fried bread: baba ganoush, hommus, labneh
Bruschetta
Cheese Sambousek and Meat Sambousek
Pizza: Zaatar and Cheese
Mixed Meat: Platter of chicken, beef and lamb kafka skewers served with garlic dip, chicken schnitzel breast and Lebanese bread
Fattoush: Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, capsicum, Spanish onion, fresh herbs with lemon and sumac dressing
Dessert: Chef's selection dessert tasting platter
Please advise any dietary requirements when booking your ticket/s.
Partners welcome.
Ho ho ho !  Who is the best lawn bowler in the club ??
See you there !
Japanese Gardens, Cowra courtesy Dave MAY 2021

Are You a Centurion?

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Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
How to Be a Centurion

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Please contact Alex Jugueta if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club.
This BBQ Trailer needs to be employed!

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.
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Don't need:
  • ​to be invited
  • to be of a certain age
  • to be male
  • to be a business person
  • to be retired
  • to attend meetings every week
  • to be available on weekends.

Must have:
  • ​a sense of humour
  • a willingness to give back to your community
  • a willingness to pitch in when required
  • some time available to help out on the occasional weekend event
  • an interest in the life of the West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook communities
  • a desire to contribute in some way to the running of the Club.

​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 Janelle (0412 064 336)
Club Details:
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at Springfield House
Arrive 6:30pm  Start  7:00pm  End  9:00pm
245 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia

Welcome to call Carol or Janelle to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead

Meetings

The Club alternates meetings:
Generally, one "Face to Face" one Monday and a Zoom meeting the next Monday.
Face to Face
Meet at Springfield House
Arrive 6:30pm, Start 7:00pm, End 9:00pm
245 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia
​Zoom
Arrive 7:15pm Start 7:30pm End 8:30pm