Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
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Upcoming Events
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Nomination Form
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We are back having meetings in Springfield House. However, due to availability of the venue. The alternate week arrangement with Zoom may not be strictly adhered to. Some meetings may occur on other weekdays instead of customary Mondays. Please consult your calendar for changes.
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 Ros Hogan [email protected] by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
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 Ros Hogan [email protected] by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
Club Zoom Meetings
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Mon 15 November 2021
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Mon 22 November 2021
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Mon 29 November 2021
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Duty Roster
With COVID lockdowns now ending and even more restrictions being eased, effective 08/11/2021, we appreciate that many Club members may be eager to get out and about and take the chance to have a holiday. So, if you are going to be absent from meetings and events in the months up until July next year, please notify Janelle via email.
Equally now that we are back to face-to-face meetings at Springfield it’s important that we get back into the swing of advising Frank of numbers attending by the Thursday prior to Monday meetings. As per our existing RSVP procedures, if you are not attending you need to advise Ros Hogan otherwise you will be charged the cost of the meal.
Thanks for your patience and understanding with these matters – it’s all part of adjusting to life post COVID!
Equally now that we are back to face-to-face meetings at Springfield it’s important that we get back into the swing of advising Frank of numbers attending by the Thursday prior to Monday meetings. As per our existing RSVP procedures, if you are not attending you need to advise Ros Hogan otherwise you will be charged the cost of the meal.
Thanks for your patience and understanding with these matters – it’s all part of adjusting to life post COVID!
Do Browse Through This Website
This website is not just the bulletin. There are many useful information within. Please use the heading buttons at the top to the right of the Club's Rotary Logo and dropdown menus to navigate to other areas of interests. Just be aware that some information may not be up-to-date but come back often. It is a dynamic site and will be updated periodically.
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Petition for Guest Speaker recommendations
Please contact John Caruana if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club [email protected] Mob: 0417 394 854 |
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President Keith's Report 08 November 2021
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Wow, a second F-to-F in a row.
The fellowship generated tonight was fantastic. We all know the real reason for tonight was to wish David a Happy Birthday. It was great to have some partners come to listen to Ros. John C has organised an eminent speaker, Dame Barbara Abley, for next week’s Zoom meeting. Until then have a safe week. Keith |
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Learning And Development Officer
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How to Access MyRotary |
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Social Calendar 2021-2022
Friendship Lunches/Dinners -- The next round of Friendship Lunches/Dinners is scheduled for Weekend of 6th and 7th November.
Please update Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.
Car Run - scheduled for Sunday 21st November travelling around Windsor , Richmond and finishing at Kurmond for lunch. Many thanks to Alan Paynter.
Christmas Kris Kringle - Dinner on monday 13th December at Springfield.
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President’s Lunch - Sunday 22nd January at Vanilla Cream at Amaroo Park
BBQ at Fagan Park - Monday 21st February
Book Sale Dinner - Saturday 12th March at WPH Sports Club
Lunch at Il Lago Norwest - Wednesday 23rd March - Bernard organising.
Tony Coote
Please update Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.
Car Run - scheduled for Sunday 21st November travelling around Windsor , Richmond and finishing at Kurmond for lunch. Many thanks to Alan Paynter.
Christmas Kris Kringle - Dinner on monday 13th December at Springfield.
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President’s Lunch - Sunday 22nd January at Vanilla Cream at Amaroo Park
BBQ at Fagan Park - Monday 21st February
Book Sale Dinner - Saturday 12th March at WPH Sports Club
Lunch at Il Lago Norwest - Wednesday 23rd March - Bernard organising.
Tony Coote
THE GREAT ESCAPE
SUNDAY 21st November 2021
Off for a run in the country , meeting Dural Putt Putt, corner of Cranstons and Old Northern Road, Dural at 9a.m. for coffee/tea Scones Jam and Cream etc. after which we will proceed at a leisurely pace to explore the areas of Windsor,
Freemans Reach, Kurrajong, East Kurrajong, Tennyson and back to Kurmond where I have organised Lunch at
Kravings Restaurant, 452 Bells Line of Road Kurmond (4573 1211) at 12.30 p.m.
Cost of Lunch is $39.00 per person and is very good value..It includes Mains, either Chicken, Sirloin Steak or Salmon served alternately plus Bread and one Drink, other drinks at bar prices.
I will need numbers and a commitment from members.
I would ask you to pay into The Clubs General Account
BSB 633 000
Acc. No 16507 3016
Message - Car Run.
I will need to confirm numbers at Kravings by Tuesday 16th November .
Please confirm to me and pay the Club by that date.
We won’t have to brave the elements and sit on park benches like last year so come and enjoy a civilised lunch with your Rotary Friends.
Please contact me if you have any queries
Alan Paynter for Social Committee
[email protected] 0418 523 612
Freemans Reach, Kurrajong, East Kurrajong, Tennyson and back to Kurmond where I have organised Lunch at
Kravings Restaurant, 452 Bells Line of Road Kurmond (4573 1211) at 12.30 p.m.
Cost of Lunch is $39.00 per person and is very good value..It includes Mains, either Chicken, Sirloin Steak or Salmon served alternately plus Bread and one Drink, other drinks at bar prices.
I will need numbers and a commitment from members.
I would ask you to pay into The Clubs General Account
BSB 633 000
Acc. No 16507 3016
Message - Car Run.
I will need to confirm numbers at Kravings by Tuesday 16th November .
Please confirm to me and pay the Club by that date.
We won’t have to brave the elements and sit on park benches like last year so come and enjoy a civilised lunch with your Rotary Friends.
Please contact me if you have any queries
Alan Paynter for Social Committee
[email protected] 0418 523 612
Friendship Meals
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A relaxing afternoon. Anna and Sandor turned on a very Tasty Hungarian feast. A great way to get back to normal after lockdown! |
Welfare Report
Night Report - 08 November 2021
John Tchetchenian in his role Sergeant opened the meeting at 7.03 pm. David Turnbull was invited to give the toast- to Rotary, Australia and to the joy of good friends and opportunities to meet once again
Presidents Report:
President Keith welcomed everyone and acknowledged apologies from Anna Vass and Tony Coote.
He welcomed partners: Patricia, Rob, Pamela, and Julianne.
Congratulations to all the sweepstakes winners from last week.
You should have received a SurveyMonkey re Acknowledgement, please complete and return by Thursday.
I completed a survey from Rotary.org today. Did you receive one too?
Tonight, we have a fantastic speaker, Ros Savio, who will talk about The Impact of Covid19 on the Travel Industry.
Directors Reports:
David Turnbull reported on Foundation. He advised that following the presentation at the recent Club Assembly, several members have now made donations to Foundation. He encouraged other members to take up this opportunity, which can be done by simply depositing the money into the Club’s general account accompanied with your SURNAME and FOUNDATION, which will alert the Treasurer to transfer the money to Foundation.
Carol Russell on Public Image, advised that two articles (one on the next pop-up bookstall; the other on Tree of Joy) have been submitted to Dooral Roundup and will be available mid-November. In relation to social media she also highlighted the effectiveness of the Club’s Facebook account, as a posting last week about the Club’s community service with Michelle Rocheta attracted 1121 likes. In terms of the Membership portfolio, she encouraged members to revisit opportunities to pursue future Club members given Club activities and events are starting up again.
Peter Stanton reported on International advising that he will ask for an update on the District grant and share with members when this is made available to him.
Cawas Sahukar, Community Services Director advised that commencing at 10am on Monday 15 November work will get underway to set up the Tree of Joy at Cherrybrook Village. He asked for 4-5 volunteers to assist with this task, to which Max, George, Colin Baxter and Ros Hogan responded; he will also send this request to all Club members via email later tonight.
Rosemary Clarke reported on Youth Services, advising payment had now been made for the Club’s share in sponsoring Harishan to attend the 2022 NYSF. Rosemary also reminded members of RYPEN 2022, and asked them to let her know of any year 9/10 students who may be suitable for Club sponsorship to this event.
Janelle Craig from Club Services reminded members to advise her of upcoming leave of absences in order for the duty roster and attendance list to be kept up to date. Further she gave an update on the Community Services activity she, together with Bob and Bev Davison, Colin and Ann Sharpe, Rosemary Clarke, and Helen Ballinger undertook on Wednesday 03 November. This involved working with Arcadian local Michelle Rocheta to help pack 20 bags of clothes destined for relief aid in Lebanon, as well as sending school uniforms and backpacks to school children in Guinea and sorting apparel for donation to other charitable organisations. Amazing experience and great for the Club to serve the community, by a donation in kind.
In Tony Coote’s absence, Alan Paynter reported on the Car Rally scheduled for Sunday 21/11/2021 as part of the Club’s social events. Plans so far are to meet at Dural Putt Putt at 9.30am and then proceed via Windsor, Freeman’s Reach, Kurrajong, East Kurrajong and Tennyson to Kravings Restaurant at Kurmond for lunch (cost for lunch being $39 per head). Rev up those engines and save the date!
Max Henderson advised on Fundraising activities with things looking good for the next pop-up bookstall scheduled for Saturday 13/11/2021 at the Uniting Church. He has put out a roster for the event that has 5 shifts, so please sign up to help and note that new blue Club shirts should be worn and not to park in the Church carpark; plants will also be on sale on the day. Just finally, an Election Day BBQ will take place on Saturday 04/12/2021 at the Childcare Centre behind Coonara shops.
Welcome to Club:
Keith formally welcomed John Caruana to the Club. COVID restrictions have meant this hasn’t happened in person. Tonight was an opportunity to welcome John, who transfers to our Club from the Rotary Club of Traralgon in Victoria, and pass on the all-important Club apron and cap! Welcome John.
Guest speaker segment:
Ros Savio was our guest speaker tonight and discussed the impact of COVID on the travel industry, the transcript of which is as follows:
“Thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak this evening and share my experience with regards to what has happened to the travel industry over the last 20 months, actually since the 17th March, 2020, when the government closed the Australian borders, both outwards and inward, except for Australians or residents returning.
First reaction – it was a shock, as in my 52 years of being in the travel industry, this had never happened before. And I have been through 2 Gulf wars, IRA attacks, the Ansett collapse, two lots of SARS, 9/11 terrorists attacks, Ebola in Africa, Government takeovers, Tsunamis & hurricanes, Volcano eruptions, eg. Chenoval, Japan and now the Canary Islands. So I have seen a lot, but nothing that has affected the whole world as the same time.
So for the moths to follow everyone was in a spin, cancelling tours, flights, cruises, etc. Both the tour operators, airlines and cruise companies did not now what to do, so that is when the CREDITS started, because they could not just refund money, as it had been dispersed.
Please see the following video, made by CATO, the Council of Australian Tour operators, which explains how and where the money goes.
So we were all extremely busy process these cancellations, refunds and credits, and also return our commission earned, when refunding, bearing in mind this was our incomed earned in 2019 and used to run the office, wages etc.
The refunds were taking a long time to process by the airlines and operators, so we are still in the process of refund today, 20 months later. Unfortunately, there were losses experienced by everyone as funds could not be always be return. Some companies had ‘force majure’ clauses in their terms and conditions. This stated that a company did not need to refund, as it was not the company that cancelled the tour or stopped the traveller from travelling.
Insurance companies, in their fine print did not cover ‘pandemics or endemics’’ so clients could not claim.
Then people got scared and wanted to cancel their trip 6months in advance of travelling, which caused another issue, because if they cancelled prior to the Company cancelling then they had to wear the cancellation penalties as stated in the T& C’s. again, making for unhappy clients. But no one expected this situation to go on for as long as it has.
Then we all started to look inwards, and travel within our own borders, Australia, Norfolk Island, Lord Howe Island etc. which we were doing ok and making ends meet. Until all our own internal power plays with State border closures. So again we lost all our bookings, especially in this last major lockdown from late June through to the current time.
Cruising has tried to make a come back to Australia, so they had sailing scheduled for the December / New Year period, which is a very popular cruise period, but Cruise lines have also now been cancelled these departures as they cannot get a definite date for the international ship to return to Australia and it does not take 5 minutes for a ship to get here, so they need some lead in time. So we are again processing more refunds and credits.
So to stop the issue with border closure we put a tour together to visit Broken Hill, White Cliffs etc. and we have now operated 4 of these trips with 20, 9, 12 and 25 people. So they have proved very popular.
As we return to some semblance of normality after almost 2 years of closed borders, VACCINATED Australians only in NSW and Victoria can finally travel in/out of the country without seeking a travel exemption. So in the last 2 weeks, there has been a spike of enquiries but there is 2 things stopping people from actually booking travel:
1. A lack of confidence that the border opening and suddenly closing, and they get standard.
2. Vaccinations in some of the other countries, and still the daily new covid cases, so safety is an issue.
Travel in the new Covid World will be complex, with getting the right tests, at the right time, having the correct vaccine passports for the correct countries and so on. Therefore the TRAVEL AGENT will now play a crucial role in advising travellers of what is needed to travel in this new world. There is also more than $8 billion worth of CREDITS from cancelled trips to be processed for new trips.
That’s why the government has been really strong in supporting travel agencies to date to make sure our travellers can maximise the use of those travel credits.
So my staff and I are looking forward to the future and starting over again”.
Sergeant Session:
True to form John conducted a lively fine session followed by Heads & Tails which was won by Rob Clarke, while Bob Whyms won the guessing competition.
Closing remarks:
Night Reporter
Presidents Report:
President Keith welcomed everyone and acknowledged apologies from Anna Vass and Tony Coote.
He welcomed partners: Patricia, Rob, Pamela, and Julianne.
Congratulations to all the sweepstakes winners from last week.
You should have received a SurveyMonkey re Acknowledgement, please complete and return by Thursday.
I completed a survey from Rotary.org today. Did you receive one too?
Tonight, we have a fantastic speaker, Ros Savio, who will talk about The Impact of Covid19 on the Travel Industry.
Directors Reports:
David Turnbull reported on Foundation. He advised that following the presentation at the recent Club Assembly, several members have now made donations to Foundation. He encouraged other members to take up this opportunity, which can be done by simply depositing the money into the Club’s general account accompanied with your SURNAME and FOUNDATION, which will alert the Treasurer to transfer the money to Foundation.
Carol Russell on Public Image, advised that two articles (one on the next pop-up bookstall; the other on Tree of Joy) have been submitted to Dooral Roundup and will be available mid-November. In relation to social media she also highlighted the effectiveness of the Club’s Facebook account, as a posting last week about the Club’s community service with Michelle Rocheta attracted 1121 likes. In terms of the Membership portfolio, she encouraged members to revisit opportunities to pursue future Club members given Club activities and events are starting up again.
Peter Stanton reported on International advising that he will ask for an update on the District grant and share with members when this is made available to him.
Cawas Sahukar, Community Services Director advised that commencing at 10am on Monday 15 November work will get underway to set up the Tree of Joy at Cherrybrook Village. He asked for 4-5 volunteers to assist with this task, to which Max, George, Colin Baxter and Ros Hogan responded; he will also send this request to all Club members via email later tonight.
Rosemary Clarke reported on Youth Services, advising payment had now been made for the Club’s share in sponsoring Harishan to attend the 2022 NYSF. Rosemary also reminded members of RYPEN 2022, and asked them to let her know of any year 9/10 students who may be suitable for Club sponsorship to this event.
Janelle Craig from Club Services reminded members to advise her of upcoming leave of absences in order for the duty roster and attendance list to be kept up to date. Further she gave an update on the Community Services activity she, together with Bob and Bev Davison, Colin and Ann Sharpe, Rosemary Clarke, and Helen Ballinger undertook on Wednesday 03 November. This involved working with Arcadian local Michelle Rocheta to help pack 20 bags of clothes destined for relief aid in Lebanon, as well as sending school uniforms and backpacks to school children in Guinea and sorting apparel for donation to other charitable organisations. Amazing experience and great for the Club to serve the community, by a donation in kind.
In Tony Coote’s absence, Alan Paynter reported on the Car Rally scheduled for Sunday 21/11/2021 as part of the Club’s social events. Plans so far are to meet at Dural Putt Putt at 9.30am and then proceed via Windsor, Freeman’s Reach, Kurrajong, East Kurrajong and Tennyson to Kravings Restaurant at Kurmond for lunch (cost for lunch being $39 per head). Rev up those engines and save the date!
Max Henderson advised on Fundraising activities with things looking good for the next pop-up bookstall scheduled for Saturday 13/11/2021 at the Uniting Church. He has put out a roster for the event that has 5 shifts, so please sign up to help and note that new blue Club shirts should be worn and not to park in the Church carpark; plants will also be on sale on the day. Just finally, an Election Day BBQ will take place on Saturday 04/12/2021 at the Childcare Centre behind Coonara shops.
Welcome to Club:
Keith formally welcomed John Caruana to the Club. COVID restrictions have meant this hasn’t happened in person. Tonight was an opportunity to welcome John, who transfers to our Club from the Rotary Club of Traralgon in Victoria, and pass on the all-important Club apron and cap! Welcome John.
Guest speaker segment:
Ros Savio was our guest speaker tonight and discussed the impact of COVID on the travel industry, the transcript of which is as follows:
“Thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak this evening and share my experience with regards to what has happened to the travel industry over the last 20 months, actually since the 17th March, 2020, when the government closed the Australian borders, both outwards and inward, except for Australians or residents returning.
First reaction – it was a shock, as in my 52 years of being in the travel industry, this had never happened before. And I have been through 2 Gulf wars, IRA attacks, the Ansett collapse, two lots of SARS, 9/11 terrorists attacks, Ebola in Africa, Government takeovers, Tsunamis & hurricanes, Volcano eruptions, eg. Chenoval, Japan and now the Canary Islands. So I have seen a lot, but nothing that has affected the whole world as the same time.
So for the moths to follow everyone was in a spin, cancelling tours, flights, cruises, etc. Both the tour operators, airlines and cruise companies did not now what to do, so that is when the CREDITS started, because they could not just refund money, as it had been dispersed.
Please see the following video, made by CATO, the Council of Australian Tour operators, which explains how and where the money goes.
So we were all extremely busy process these cancellations, refunds and credits, and also return our commission earned, when refunding, bearing in mind this was our incomed earned in 2019 and used to run the office, wages etc.
The refunds were taking a long time to process by the airlines and operators, so we are still in the process of refund today, 20 months later. Unfortunately, there were losses experienced by everyone as funds could not be always be return. Some companies had ‘force majure’ clauses in their terms and conditions. This stated that a company did not need to refund, as it was not the company that cancelled the tour or stopped the traveller from travelling.
Insurance companies, in their fine print did not cover ‘pandemics or endemics’’ so clients could not claim.
Then people got scared and wanted to cancel their trip 6months in advance of travelling, which caused another issue, because if they cancelled prior to the Company cancelling then they had to wear the cancellation penalties as stated in the T& C’s. again, making for unhappy clients. But no one expected this situation to go on for as long as it has.
Then we all started to look inwards, and travel within our own borders, Australia, Norfolk Island, Lord Howe Island etc. which we were doing ok and making ends meet. Until all our own internal power plays with State border closures. So again we lost all our bookings, especially in this last major lockdown from late June through to the current time.
Cruising has tried to make a come back to Australia, so they had sailing scheduled for the December / New Year period, which is a very popular cruise period, but Cruise lines have also now been cancelled these departures as they cannot get a definite date for the international ship to return to Australia and it does not take 5 minutes for a ship to get here, so they need some lead in time. So we are again processing more refunds and credits.
So to stop the issue with border closure we put a tour together to visit Broken Hill, White Cliffs etc. and we have now operated 4 of these trips with 20, 9, 12 and 25 people. So they have proved very popular.
As we return to some semblance of normality after almost 2 years of closed borders, VACCINATED Australians only in NSW and Victoria can finally travel in/out of the country without seeking a travel exemption. So in the last 2 weeks, there has been a spike of enquiries but there is 2 things stopping people from actually booking travel:
1. A lack of confidence that the border opening and suddenly closing, and they get standard.
2. Vaccinations in some of the other countries, and still the daily new covid cases, so safety is an issue.
Travel in the new Covid World will be complex, with getting the right tests, at the right time, having the correct vaccine passports for the correct countries and so on. Therefore the TRAVEL AGENT will now play a crucial role in advising travellers of what is needed to travel in this new world. There is also more than $8 billion worth of CREDITS from cancelled trips to be processed for new trips.
That’s why the government has been really strong in supporting travel agencies to date to make sure our travellers can maximise the use of those travel credits.
So my staff and I are looking forward to the future and starting over again”.
Sergeant Session:
True to form John conducted a lively fine session followed by Heads & Tails which was won by Rob Clarke, while Bob Whyms won the guessing competition.
Closing remarks:
- Thanks to Ros for being Guest Speaker tonight.
- Thanks to Patricia, Rob, Pamela, and Julianne for attending.
- There is a Board Meeting at Peters this Wednesday. Please be early, as DG Lindsay will Zoom in at 7:30pm.
- Next week is a Zoom meeting, and our Guest Speaker is Dame Barbara Abley from the Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller in Australia.
- See you at the mini Book Sale…
Night Reporter
BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE
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We thank the following people for staffing the barbeque last Sunday
AM: Kerry, David, Rosemary & Andrew, Swing: Kerry, Bob & Jaswant, PM: Kerry, Keith, George & Ros H. Whilst Bunnings appeared busy our revenue was below expectations. We also had to replace the majority of our stock as it exceeded expiry dates. Our results were:
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Save this date 4th December 2021 -- Local Government Elections Potential (very likely) Sausage Sizzle at Eurambie Park Child Care Centre on Coonara Avenue |
 
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Street Libraries Update
You may have noticed that street libraries are springing up in peoples’ gardens, especially if you have been doing a lot of walking as we have during the lockdown. It seems that the Board noticed too. They decided that it would be nice to have one, two, three - make it four at various locations.
A suitable design was sourced – like the one at the end of New Line Road but taller to accommodate a shelf.
Cawas provided some marine ply courtesy of mates’ rates at Bunnings and I went to Bunnings and Mitre10 about a dozen times to purchase the other bits.
So with the help of Peter and Tony we assembled the structures, I painted them and Colin Sharpe provided some polycarbonate for the windows. It took a while but they came together well.
Now we needed a post to fix them to. Bunnings had some woofy posts designed for post boxes but Mitre10 came up with galvanised beasts suitable as a foundation for a tower block.
An erection team was organised of David, George, Keith, Bob and me and we burst into action like a well oiled machine – well actually more like a council work gang with one person doing all the work and rest watching. We decided that Bev’s place was a good place to start since it is a relatively quiet street.
Bob came up with a crowbar the size of a tooth pick and we set about digging a hole in the incredibly hard ground. At about 400mm we decided to stop before we encountered a 33kV cable and set up the post in lots of rapid setting concrete.
Bev provided an excellent morning tea while we waited for the concrete to go hard.
Finally we lugged the box into place and bolted it down.
The only thing missing is the Rotary sign. This has been ordered and will be fixed later. It is large enough for the Amazon astronauts to read it on their next trip.
Colin Sharpe did a nice job of fixing his to his letter box and even painted the inside (they had already had two coats of lacquer but the paint is a nice touch and we fully expect Anne to install curtains).
Next week the council work gang is reassembling to install Carol’s library.
Thanks to the team and thanks to Bev, Carol and Colin Sharpe for providing the locations. The fourth will be fixed at the Uniting Church when Neville returns from wherever he is this week.
Tony Makin
A suitable design was sourced – like the one at the end of New Line Road but taller to accommodate a shelf.
Cawas provided some marine ply courtesy of mates’ rates at Bunnings and I went to Bunnings and Mitre10 about a dozen times to purchase the other bits.
So with the help of Peter and Tony we assembled the structures, I painted them and Colin Sharpe provided some polycarbonate for the windows. It took a while but they came together well.
Now we needed a post to fix them to. Bunnings had some woofy posts designed for post boxes but Mitre10 came up with galvanised beasts suitable as a foundation for a tower block.
An erection team was organised of David, George, Keith, Bob and me and we burst into action like a well oiled machine – well actually more like a council work gang with one person doing all the work and rest watching. We decided that Bev’s place was a good place to start since it is a relatively quiet street.
Bob came up with a crowbar the size of a tooth pick and we set about digging a hole in the incredibly hard ground. At about 400mm we decided to stop before we encountered a 33kV cable and set up the post in lots of rapid setting concrete.
Bev provided an excellent morning tea while we waited for the concrete to go hard.
Finally we lugged the box into place and bolted it down.
The only thing missing is the Rotary sign. This has been ordered and will be fixed later. It is large enough for the Amazon astronauts to read it on their next trip.
Colin Sharpe did a nice job of fixing his to his letter box and even painted the inside (they had already had two coats of lacquer but the paint is a nice touch and we fully expect Anne to install curtains).
Next week the council work gang is reassembling to install Carol’s library.
Thanks to the team and thanks to Bev, Carol and Colin Sharpe for providing the locations. The fourth will be fixed at the Uniting Church when Neville returns from wherever he is this week.
Tony Makin
The team continued their exploits
Erection of Street Library at Carol Russell's Business Premises
Erection of Street Library at Carol Russell's Business Premises
Mini Book Sale
Saturday 13th November 2021
Mini Book Sale Update
Saturday 13 November 2021
Cherrybrook Uniting Church
134 New Line Road, Cherrybrook
The book sale will comprise “priced books” published after 2015, plus some older fiction, non-fiction and children's books. There will also be a plant sale (grown by different members and partners for the cancelled (covid) Garage Sale.
Some key points:
Any enquiries please call Max.
Please note, COVID vaccination rules apply and we are all required to be fully (double) vaccinated and wear a mask, unless eating or drinking.
All people in NSW over the age of 12 are required to wear a face mask in an indoor area of premises other than a place of residence.
Also we need to take reasonable steps to ensure people can provide their contact details when entering the premises. In this regard we will:
Reference https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/default.aspx
134 New Line Road, Cherrybrook
The book sale will comprise “priced books” published after 2015, plus some older fiction, non-fiction and children's books. There will also be a plant sale (grown by different members and partners for the cancelled (covid) Garage Sale.
Some key points:
- Given the volume of books in the container, whilst we have not requested any books, we will accept and sort on the day
- Maybe an opportunity to cull some of the existing “general” books
- Everyone please take home some of the rejected books for your yellow bin
- We will be encouraging bulk book buys with discounting of 10% for $10.00 plus, 20% for $20.00 plus, topping out at 30% for book sales of $30 or more (books only).
- Banners went up on Monday and signs will go up Friday evening/ early Saturday morning
- Whilst the church will be utilising the youth room for a craft store (each weekend during November), we have access to the kitchen and will provide morning and afternoon tea, however please bring your own lunch.
- We have a new floor plan which will restrict the book sale/public to the front half of the basement car park. Thus the rear section will be for book sorting and our break out area.
- Please no parking in the Church car park on Saturday, Stan is the exception. Street parking is available in the street and cul de sac behind the church with pedestrian access to the church
- Please wear your relatively new blue Rotary shirts. Alternatives are your Rotary apron and/or cap
- Friday: from 2.00pm
- Transport books from the RFS container to the Uniting Church – Need min 8 people
- As we don’t have anyone with a truck we require three to four box trailers with suitable vehicles (tow-bar).:
- Box trailer- David and vehicle - Peter
- Box trailer – Neville and vehicle - Bob D
- Box trailer - Rosemary and vehicle – Rob
- Box trailer – Jeff (Neville’s friend), and vehicle – Neville
- Twin cab ute – Bruce (Max’s brother-in-law)
- Saturday; you can work anyone of four shifts, multiples or the entire day.
- 7am to 9:30am - Setup, get going and sort - Need min 8 people
- 9am to 12 noon - Sales, entry, sort and replenish stock - Need min 6 people
- 12noon to 3pm - Sales, entry, sort and replenish stock - Need min 6 people
- 3pm to 5:30pm - Pack up. - Need min 8 people
Any enquiries please call Max.
Please note, COVID vaccination rules apply and we are all required to be fully (double) vaccinated and wear a mask, unless eating or drinking.
All people in NSW over the age of 12 are required to wear a face mask in an indoor area of premises other than a place of residence.
Also we need to take reasonable steps to ensure people can provide their contact details when entering the premises. In this regard we will:
- display our QR code adjacent the entrance
- remind people to check in when entering the premises
- keep an eye out for new people who have entered the premises
- ask to see the ‘green tick’ on the Service NSW app and check it relates to the premises.
Reference https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/default.aspx
ONLINE BOOK SALES
We cannot hold a book sale at the moment but we are selling books online.
Currently I have the books detailed below.
If you wish to buy one, please let me know. You can call, text or email me.
Bev Davison
0410 022 474
[email protected]
We cannot hold a book sale at the moment but we are selling books online.
Currently I have the books detailed below.
If you wish to buy one, please let me know. You can call, text or email me.
Bev Davison
0410 022 474
[email protected]
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Email From NTA
rom: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, 25 October 2021 9:08 AM
To: 'Peter Stanton'
Cc: 'Stephanie Heighes'; 'Keith Ball '; 'Tony Coote'
Subject: Thanks from the NTA
Dear Peter and the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Many thanks for your support for the NTA. Your donation helps to make a big difference to the lives of poor farming communities living in south east Indonesia.
The last 2 years have been particularly challenging for everyone. While it has been tough for our recipient communities we can take stock in the things we have been able to achieve:
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or clarification.
Once again many thanks for your support
Regards
Phil
Sent: Monday, 25 October 2021 9:08 AM
To: 'Peter Stanton'
Cc: 'Stephanie Heighes'; 'Keith Ball '; 'Tony Coote'
Subject: Thanks from the NTA
Dear Peter and the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Many thanks for your support for the NTA. Your donation helps to make a big difference to the lives of poor farming communities living in south east Indonesia.
The last 2 years have been particularly challenging for everyone. While it has been tough for our recipient communities we can take stock in the things we have been able to achieve:
- We have just celebrated our 30th birthday. We have been successfully implementing programs in Indonesia for 3 decades.
- Our COVID and cyclone appeals have been our most successful appeals ever, raising collectively some $25 000. This has allowed us to quickly and easily roll out COVID messaging and prevention measures including hand washing stations, soap, posters and banners into all of our schools and communities. We are currently working with communities and local governments to help NTA supported schools severely impacted by the Cyclone Sejora to bounce back to full capacity.
- We held our most successful fund raising dinner ever with 122 attendees and we raised $8000.
- Our peak partner, NTA Indonesia, has shown great capacity and resourcefulness to maintain our activities around the COVID restrictions and while NTA is unable to visit Indonesia.
- Our new program to promote traditional ikat weaving continues to expand and to attract high interest. This is aimed directly at improving livelihoods for women. We provide sewing machines and run training to diversify products, and improve quality and marketing.
- Our management systems continue to improve through the development of our computerised database systems. NTA Indonesia now uses tablets to record activity progress and photographs and to record answers to questions. This information is uploaded to the cloud providing real time information flow to NTA in Australia.
- We work to continuously improve our efforts to protect vulnerable people and to focus greater effort on those in need. We have developed improved systems and are providing training and guidance to our Indonesian counterparts.
- COVID has re energised and accelerated our efforts in health and sanitation. These are preventative measures not just for COVID but also for a host of other diseases and health issues prevalent in the region.
- WE will report our efforts for 2020-21 in our annual report which should be available in December.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or clarification.
Once again many thanks for your support
Regards
Phil
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Westmead Institute of Medical Research
“COVID -19 Variants and Vaccines, the Lockdown update”
COVID-19: Variants & Vaccines, the Lockdown Update - YouTube
The presentation was accurate as of 9th July 2021. Some widening of the age group acceptability for the AstraZeneca vaccine have been made since that presentation date.
The 2 main speakers were Internationally renowned experts in immunology and vaccine development, Professor Tony Cunningham and Professor Sarah Palmer.
I have attached a link to that presentation. It is well worth watching.
I also took some Notes and attach for those who only wish to get a quick grab - but the notes don’t do the presentation justice.
Kind Regards
Colin McGowan
The 2 main speakers were Internationally renowned experts in immunology and vaccine development, Professor Tony Cunningham and Professor Sarah Palmer.
I have attached a link to that presentation. It is well worth watching.
I also took some Notes and attach for those who only wish to get a quick grab - but the notes don’t do the presentation justice.
Kind Regards
Colin McGowan
Covid Safe food handling
Training is on-line and takes about 20 minutes – so a few could do it
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-awareness-food-service-training
The training has been developed for anyone working in NSW food retail and food service businesses and covers key measures recommended for COVID-19 control. Key topics addressed:
There is a 20 question multiple-choice quiz at the end.
A ‘COVID-19 awareness for food service’ acknowledgement certificate will be emailed to all participants who complete the quiz.
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-awareness-food-service-training
The training has been developed for anyone working in NSW food retail and food service businesses and covers key measures recommended for COVID-19 control. Key topics addressed:
- COVID-19 Introduction and background
- Infection, signs and symptoms
- Self-protective measures
- Protective measures for premises and personal hygiene
- Cleaning and sanitation practices
- Social distancing measures
- Record keeping.
There is a 20 question multiple-choice quiz at the end.
A ‘COVID-19 awareness for food service’ acknowledgement certificate will be emailed to all participants who complete the quiz.
... and We Should be Covid Safe at Our Activities
Centurion Program and Centurion Membership application
We are now in a new Rotary Year. Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
How you can become a Rotary Foundation Centurion?
Centurion Program Donation Instructions for WPHC Rotary Club - 2020.
How you can become a Rotary Foundation Centurion?
Centurion Program Donation Instructions for WPHC Rotary Club - 2020.
Club Calendar
Editor's Note: If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.
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Bulletin Editor - Douglas
Meetings |
Monday 6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158
and Zoom Monday 7:15 for 7:30pm - on alternate weeks - see Club Program for details. |
Apologies |
For Springfield meetings, If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Ros. Email: [email protected] before 1pm on the Thursday before the meeting.
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For Springfield House meetings - if you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
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Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
TO BE UPDATED POST COVID LOCK DOWN
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The Book Sale March 2020
As the result of a lot of hard work the March Book Sale was a great success, especially from the organisers Andrew Little, Max Henderson, Neville Hansen and Rosemary Clarke. Funds raised exceeded $15,000. Well done.
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2019 Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 17 August 2019 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising near $6,600 all of which will go to assist drought relief. Click this link to read more. |
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The Garage Sale 2019
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 12 & 13 October raising a gross - north of $35k.
Excellent Project Management and a large number of dedicated volunteers, some putting in hours of effort, in the weeks before the weekend contributed to this result. |
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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.. |
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 Keith (0478 599 155) Club Details: Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at Springfield House (Suspended until further notice due to Covid) Arrive 6:30pm Start 7:00pm End 9:00pm 245 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2128 Australia Welcome to call Carol or Keith to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead |
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