Club Bulletin
Volume 31, Issue No. 28- 12th February 2018
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17th February
3rd March
13th March
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Book Sale - First Major Book sort
Book Sale - Second Major Book Sort
Book Sale - Third Major Book sort
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At Bunnings Thornleigh
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Lunch at Frankie's prior to inbound orientation session
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Dear fellow Rotarians around the world,
We have appreciated the support of various Rotarians and clubs around the world who have written back to us in the past few years or joined our Cross Egypt Challenge initiative and helped support the economy and tourism of our beautiful country, Egypt. The members of the Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan - District 2451 – Egypt are happy to renew their invitation to you and the members of your prestigious and respectful club to learn more about, and share our Rotary organized initiative, "Cross Egypt Challenge" that aims to promote tourism to Egypt and to prove that Egypt is still safe for tourism. The world as we knew it is rapidly changing, and Egypt has been suffering from bad media and is being looked at recently as a dangerous place to visit. However, the reality of things is: Egypt remains a very safe country to visit. Unfortunately the media focuses on action taking place in neighboring countries and generalize. This affects Egypt largely, a country depends highly on tourism as a main source of income. We as Rotarians from this side of the globe feel it is our duty to let our fellows worldwide know that Egypt is still a marvellous and safe place to travel to, and to enjoy some of the best sights in the world. We send a strict and honest assurance message to our fellows everywhere that the situation in Egypt is very safe and we invite you to experience this first hand by taking part in our initiative: Cross Egypt Challenge which was also featured in the January 2017 issue of the international "Rotarian Magazine" - please click here to read the Rotarian article- Cross Egypt Challenge is an international cross-country motorcycle and scooter adventure tour conducted throughout the majestic and fascinating Egypt. Participation is not only open to Rotarians but also open to any interested rider, their accompanying spouses and friends from around the globe who wish to visit and explore this marvellous country in a unique way. This amazing Rotary project started in 2011 and for the past 7 years, Rotarians and riders from over 40 countries took part in the adventurous challenge. This year the challenge will start on October 11 and will last for 10 days and will include some of Egypt's top attractions and off the beaten track destinations. A normal practice we conduct during Cross Egypt Challenge is an annual "Sahara Rotary Meeting" where visiting riding Rotarians along with Rotaracts from our organizing team conduct an official Rotary meeting in the Egyptian Desert – please view attached image -, a practice that we happily repeat at each new season. Cross Egypt Challenge provides a very rewarding and challenging experience for participants from around the globe as it combines the best of adventure travels and extreme sports. The 2018 season of Cross Egypt Challenge will include one of the best routes in the history of the challenge and will pass through many of Egypt's finest spots including modern cities, coastal resorts, historical sites, Egyptian western and eastern deserts and Egypt's Nile Valley. I invite you, your club and the members of your club to support our initiative by:
For more information or to register, please visit our website: www.CrossEgyptChallenge.com and LIKE our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CrossEgyptChallenge We look forward to hearing back from you, welcoming you as a rider in Cross Egypt Challenge 2018 and host you in our annual Sahara Rotary meeting. For any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Ahmad Elzoghby, PHF, Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan Rotary International – District 2451 Alexandria, Egypt |
Editor Note: Click on any of above for a larger image.
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Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. Half of those killed in conflict are children, and 90 percent are civilians.
We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.
Through our service projects, peace fellowships, and scholarships, our members are taking action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
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PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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TRAINING
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IN ACTION
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Australia Rotary clubs raise awareness and funds to prevent domestic violence and support its victims.
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We help leaders learn how to prevent and mediate conflict.
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Rotary supports peacebuilding in communities and regions affected by conflict.
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REBUILD LIVES
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EDUCATE REFUGEES
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EMPOWER YOUTH
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Canada Rotary club helping refugees from Syria start new lives.
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A university president and Rotary club fight Boko Haram to educate refugees in Nigeria.
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Young people from Rio de Janeiro’s infamous favelas find an outlet for their energy – and a chance at Olympic gold – through Rotary.
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If you know of someone who would benefit from Rotary, or, from whom Rotary would benefit if they were a member, then contact Keith.
Click here for a PDF copy of the form to the right, and send or give it to Keith.
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It was pleasing to see 41 members guests and partners turnout to welcome, and hear, a talk from the Honourable Philip Ruddock Mayor of Hornsby Shire Council. Partners present tonight were Gwen, Julie, Lynne, Margaret, Rashna, and Dianne). It was pleasing to see Rotarian Andrew return from his recuperation (albeit with an arm in a sling). Guests tonight were Jaswant Thakorlal, Kerry and Bill Mann – it is proposed to induct them all into the club on February 26th.
Larissa has now settled into year 10 at CTHS. Thank you John and Rita for persevering with school bureaucracy and getting everything in place for Larissa and Anne for using her dressmaking skills to alter uniforms. Please get to know Larissa by inviting her to your place. Larissa appreciated the effort Rosemary went too obtaining a new Rotary Blazer, as the one lost on the British Airways flight was apparently not handed in. Thank you to those who helped Janelle, Peter Stanton and I run the Bunnings BBQ at Thornleigh last Sunday, i.e John, Larissa, Angelo, Keith, Rashna, Neville, Douglas and Anne. Larissa experienced an Aussie BBQ for the first time and was presented with a Certificate of Competence from her fellow BBQ alumni. Larissa told me Brazilian BBQs are quiet different – salt coated beef is placed on a wooden skewer and roasted over an open fire. Larissa might tell us more about it sometime. A big thank you to Ros for organising the weekend away. I heard the travellers thoroughly enjoyed their Central Coast experience that included being hosted by Barry at his new house. Road access to Barry’s was somewhat eventful for the Bus and Gino got to practice his first Aid. Max gave an overview (See night report) and Gino’s photos were put on the screen. |
An Irishman's first drink with his son
While reading an article last night about fathers and sons, memories came flooding back to the time I took me son out for his first pint. Off we went to our local pub only two blocks from the cottage. I got him a Guinness. He didn't like it, so I drank it.. Then I got him a Kilkenny's, he didn't like that either, so I drank it. Finally, I thought he might like some Harp Lager? He didn't. I drank it. I thought maybe he'd like whisky better than beer so we tried a Jameson's; nope! In desperation, I had him try that rare Redbreast, Ireland's finest whisky. He wouldn't even smell it. What could I do but drink it! By the time I realized he just didn't like to drink, I was so shit-faced I could hardly push his stroller back home!!! Irish Confession
I went into the confessional box after many years of being away from the Catholic Church. Inside I found a fully equipped bar with Guinness on tap. On one wall, there was a row of decanters with fine Irish whiskey and Waterford crystal glasses. On the other wall was a dazzling array of the finest cigars and chocolates. When the priest came in, I said to him, "Father, forgive me, for it's been a very long time since I've been to confession, but I must first admit that the confessional box is much more inviting than it used to be." He replied, "You moron, you're on my side." Some Light Dublin Traffic Humor
A car full of Irish nuns are sitting at a traffic light in downtown Dublin when a bunch of rowdy drunks pull up alongside of them. "Hey, show us yer teets, ya bloody penguins." shouts one of the drunks. Quite shocked, Mother Superior turns to Sister Mary Immaculata and says, "I don't think they know who we are; show them your cross." Sister Mary Immaculata rolls down her window and shouts, "Piss off, ya fookin' little wankers, before I come over there and rip yer balls off." She then rolls up her window, looks back at Mother Superior quite innocently, and asks, "Did that sound cross enough?" AN IRISH BLONDE IN A CASINO
An attractive blonde from Cork, Ireland arrived at the casino. She seemed a little intoxicated and bet twenty-thousand Euros on a single roll of the dice. She said, "I hope you don't mind, but I feel much luckier when I'm completely naked." With that, she stripped from the neck down, rolled the dice and with an Irish brogue yelled, "Come on, baby, Mama needs new clothes!" As the dice came to a stop, she jumped up and down and squealed: "YES! YES! I WON, I WON!" She hugged each of the dealers and then picked up her winnings (and her clothes) and quickly departed. The dealers stared at each other dumbfounded. Finally, one of them asked, "What did she roll?" The other answered, "I don't know - I thought you were watching the dice." MORAL OF THE STORY: Not all Irish are drunks. Not all blondes are dumb. But all men....are men. Irish Fun
Mick says to Paddy: "Close your curtains the next time you're shagging your wife. The whole street was watching and laughing at you yesterday." Paddy says: "Well the joke's on them stupid bastards, because I wasn't even home yesterday." Grenades
Paddy & Mick find three grenades, so they decide to take them to a police station. Mick: "What if one explodes before we get there?" Paddy: "We'll lie and say we only found two." Goldfish
Mick goes to the vet with his goldfish. "I think it's got epilepsy", he tells the vet. Vet takes a look and says, "It seems calm enough to me". Mick says, "I haven't taken it out of the bowl yet". Letter
Paddy spies a letter lying on his doormat. It says on the envelope: "DO NOT BEND ". Paddy spends the next 2 hours trying to figure out how to pick the bloody thing up. Trees
Paddy was driving home, drunk as a skunk, suddenly he has to swerve to avoid a tree, then another, then another. A cop car pulls him over as he veers about all over the road. Paddy tells the cop about all the trees in the road. Cop says "For God's sake Paddy, that's your air freshener swinging about!" Reilly
Reilly went to trial for armed robbery. The jury foreman came out and announced, 'Not guilty.' 'That's grand!' shouted Reilly. 'Does that mean I can keep the money?' Missing Dog
An old Irish farmer's dog goes missing and he's inconsolable. His wife says: "Why don't you put an ad in the paper?" The farmer does. Two weeks later the dog is still missing. "What did you put in the paper?" his wife asks. "Here boy" he replies. Jail
Paddy's in jail. The Guard looks in his cell and sees him hanging by his feet. "What the hell you doing?" he asks. "Hanging myself", Paddy replies. "It should be around your neck", says the Guard. "I know", says Paddy, "but I couldn't breathe." An answer I can understand.....
An American tourist asks an Irishman: "Why do Scuba divers always fall backwards off their boats?" To which the Irishman replies: "If they fell forwards, they'd still be in the bloody boat." Drink
Murphy told Quinn that his wife was driving him to drink. Quinn thinks he's very lucky because his own wife makes him walk. Vase
Mrs. Feeney shouted from the kitchen, 'Is that you I hear spittin' in the vase on the mantle piece?' 'No,' said himself, 'but I'm gettin' closer all the time.' Finnegin
Finnegin: My wife has a terrible habit of staying up 'til two o'clock in the morning. I can't break her out of it. Keenan: What on earth is she doin' at that time? Finnegin: Waitin' for me to come home. Slaney
Slaney phoned the maternity ward at the hospital. 'Quick!' he said. 'Send an ambulance, my wife is goin' to have a baby!' 'Tell me, is this her first baby?' the intern asked. 'No, this is her husband, Kevin, speakin'.' Honeymoon
Did you hear about the Irish newlyweds who sat up all night on their honeymoon waiting for their sexual relations to arrive? Mum's Wish
My Mother wanted me to be a priest. Can you imagine giving up your sex life; and then once a week people come in to tell you the details and highlights of theirs? |