Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by John Cowper 

Inside This Issue

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President's Report

Night Report

Humour

Club Calendar

Upcoming Events

Club Zoom Meetings
alternate with 
Springfield House

​7:15pm for 7:30pm 


6:30pm for 7:00 pm

​Mon 16 November 2020 - at Springfield House

            Steve Wagner        
​ National Parks and Wildlife

           Partners Night

Bev will have Masks for sale if you don't have one yet
for the special price of $5.00
​There will also be limited addition Christmas masks, also only $5.00

​Mon 23 November 2020 - on Zoom

Speaker TBA

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​Mon 30 November 2020 - at Springfield House

            Youth Night
​Hosted by Janelle

     Partners Night

​Duty Roster

If you are unable to be at the meeting please contact the person doing your role the following week/s, arrange a swap and advise Keith, so he can amend his records.
​Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.

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Pres. Rosemary's Report - 9 November 2020

What a wonderful evening with 7 guests and an interesting speaker, Ray Berghouse, speaking about combat aircraft in different places in the world.
The club is certainly busy considering the Covid situation – Friendship lunches, Tree of Joy preparations, book sales, mask sales, a car run, AGM, our return to Springfield, Christmas preparations …. and the list goes on.
Please remember to let John Tchetchenian know if you will or will not be at Springfield by Thursday midday. We will be meeting 3 prospective members for the first-time face to face, as well as bestowing Tom Westcott and Ross Ballinger with their honorary memberships. Steve Wagner will speak about National Parks and Wildlife.
Springfield will be different under Covid rules, but I know Frank will make us extremely welcome. Please acquaint yourselves with the format from Keith.
We are running up to the AGM on December 9. Please feel free to contact either Keith or myself if you would like to be involved at board level. It is interesting and rewarding all at once.
Have a safe, healthy and happy week.

Rosemary

Night Report -  9 November 2020 

Sergeant Ros opened the meeting and, following a toast from Carol, introduced President Rosemary, just back from death-defying travels in the outback of NSW.
President Rosemary welcomed guests Ros Hogan, Jason Terry, Jeanine Hind, Robert Erskine and Bob Whyms.  Rosemary congratulated the Book Sale team on their brilliant effort and the Tree of Joy team who are now getting into top gear.  The Trees of Joy (Cherrybrook and Westleigh) now sport shining gift boxes crafted by Colin Sharpe.
Jason grabbed a quiet moment to advertise the Rotaract Christmas Party at 7.00pm on 1st December at Penno Hotel – only 30 people allowed so book early to Jason.milesterry@gmail.com.
Bob Whyms advertised a massive car show next weekend near Berry.  Details in the bulletin.

Directors reports included:
Tony Makin reminded members they can still volunteer for next year’s board – contact Rosemary or Keith.
Carol brought our attention to an article describing the efforts of Edwina and others to present certificates to our trusty retailers who persevered through the worst of the pandemic.  93 certificates were presented.
Peter Stanton noted that the work of NTA Indonesia is being continued, despite the Australian team being unable to carry out their annual inspection.  The local team will inspect 90 farms and 17 schools where work is being done.
Janelle advertised the Youth Night on 30th November, featuring Catherine, now out of quarantine.
Colin Sharpe provided details of the Book Sale which resulted in a profit of $914.  More sales will follow.  Colin and Cawas also provided details of the Tree of Joy.
Keith noted the arrangements for our first meeting back at Springfield on 16th November.  Numbers are needed on THURSDAY, not Friday before this event.
Tony Coote, wearing his Social hat listed:

• First round of Friendship dinners has been completed – second round will follow in January or February.
• Melbourne Cup Night was a success.  Thanks to Jim.  All Sweeps have now been paid out.
• Chris Kringle night is 14th December at Springfield.  Full meal, drinks, etc for $45/head.  Based on a show of hands, it was decided to donate family pamper packs to Coonabarabran instead of the usual Chris Kringle.  $20 to $30 contribution will be converted into packs or you can donate hard goods.
• The Car Run is on 29th November, starting at Dural PutPut at 10.30am.  Max 30 allowed.  Let Alan Paynter know (BY TEXT TO HIS MOBILE) if you want to go.
• The President’s lunch is on 23rd January – more details later.

In an introduction marginally shorter than the presentation, George introduced guest speaker Ray Berghouse.
Ray has had 60 years in motorsport (must have started driving at 5 years old).  He has taken part in racing and rallying, organised a 1,000 car event in 1960 and founded the Chevron Publishing Group in 1988, publishing books and magazines on cars and racing.  He was also a motor-racing photographer which opened doors to events and places not open to the public.
However, what Ray really wanted to talk about was aviation, especially old aircraft.  Ray’s father was killed before he was born in a military air action and he married a lady with the same unusual start in life.
Ray is a fountain of knowledge on old aircraft and spoke about the one Spitfire left in Australia in 1970 compared with a row of 17 Spitfires at a show in UK.  He has flown in one of only 2 remaining Lancaster bombers in the World thanks to a Canadian group.  He has also visited the Battle of Britain war room where, in September 1940, the defeat of the Luftwaffe was coordinated.
It takes 15 to 20 years to restore an old aircraft but never loose heart – a sign in the workshop reads “Those who say it can’t be done should stop and talk to those doing it”.
George thanked Ray for his interesting presentation.

Rosemary thanked all for attending and then went on to win the wine in heads and tales.
 
​Night Reporter
Tony Makin

Additional Minutes from Colin Sharpe

Coonabarabran Family Christmas Pamper Pack.
The Club has endorsed the proposal to support the Coonabarabran Rotary Club’s Drouth Relief Project by sending them Family Christmas Pamper packs instead of Kris Kringle presents.  The reason for this is that the Coonabarabran club is still providing drought relief despite the rains.  Many farms destocked their breeders during the drought and are now buying replacement breeders and still do not have stock for sale.  Hence they are still suffering financial stress.  The pamper packs we provided last year were well received.  After consulting the Coona Club we have agreed to provide pamper packs again this year with a Family Christmas Theme. 
The Coonabarabran people suggest the following as components to select from, but of course any thing that would make a farming  family  enjoy a better Christmas would be welcome.
Pamper Pack Suggestions:
Good quality sunscreen, Fruit, Icy Poles (fruit juice that can be frozen before eating), pack of cards, a jigsaw, hand cream, Lip balm (male and female), shower soap, chocolate, nuts, biscuits, tea, wine, a nice  inspirational message.
Anne has put some of these together and the cost is around $30.  If you would like to make a donation please put your donation into the Club Fundraising Account and mark it Pamperpack.  We will be taking these to Coona on Dec 17 so please make your voluntary donation before Dec 14.
Club Fundraising Account:  BSB: 633-000   Acc: 165-073-115
 
Tree of Joy.
Cherrybrook
The “Wall of Joy is up at Cherrybrook Village thanks to help from Bernard, Jaswant, Rosemary , Anne and Jess from the Centre.
Unfortunately, only 2 tags taken today.  I will speak to Jess about how to promote the wall’s location better.  The gold box in the foreground is where the presents will be returned to.  It has a one-way theft proof entry.
 Westleigh
The tree is up at the shopping village thanks to help from Rosemary and Anne.
I estimate around 6 tags have been taken as of 5 pm today, one as the tree was being put up.  There is also a notice about Coonabarabran on the noticeboard.
  
Mini Book Sale
A very successful sale $914 (with only the roundabout signs as overheads)from 3 hours easy work.  Thank you to Bob and Bev, George, Adrian, Anne , Margaret, Janelle (set up and pack up), Neville, Amelia Hansen (pack up), Col and Gwen Baxter (set up), Tony Makin (set up and pack up) and Stan.  Set up took an hour and pack up half an hour.  The group is encouraged to hold a sale a month (weather permitting).  We still have plenty of books to sell and donations are coming in regularly.  We are still holding a lot of tools so plan to hold a sale in the new year.  We could look at other themed sales and canvas for goods on Next Door and Facebook.

Photos from the Meeting

Car Run on 29th November

Here is a great opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the open air with your Rotary friends. 
Join us on a scenic drive around the Hawkesbury River area.

We are restricted to 30 people so please book in advance.
 
Meet at Dural Putt Putt Cnr. of Cranstons Rd and Old Northern Rd at 10. 30am for coffee.
Leave Putt Putt by 11.00am
Turn left into  Old Northern Road , heading towards Wisemans Ferry.
Turn left into Wisemans Ferry Road at Maroota.
Turn right into Cliftonville Road which takes you down to the river.
Turn left at River Road (at bottom of hill)
Follow river on River Road to Sackville North,  Sackville North Fire Station on your left.
Turn left onto Sackville  Road.
At South Maroota turn right onto Wisemans Ferry Road, heading south.  Passing Riverside Oaks Golf Club on your right.
Shortly on your right  turn into Cattai National Park. (BEFORE  Cattai Creek)
Purchase entry ticket  from machine $8.00
Follow Road to end where there are several large shelter sheds and toilets.
 
This is our lunch stop.
BYO everything to eat and drink plus chairs.
There is plenty of room to social  distance.
After lunch you can make your own way home, either by Cattai Road and Cattai Ridge Road and Pitt Town Road or even
Boundary Road if you want to see where Sydney is developing.
Have a great day , 
Drive slowly along the windy River Road and stay safe.
 
Alan

Editors Notes
Please book by contacting Alan on his mobile phone
​Attached is a link to a map of the proposed car run
Note it is a large file. ​(In testing I failed the first time, and succeeded the second)

Another Successful Friendship Lunch

Attached are a couple of photos of our Friendship Lunch held yesterday.  The weather turned out good after a few anxious moments in the morning.  I think everyone had a good time.
 Tony Makin
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Our article in the Latest Dooral Roundup - thanks Carol

NTA   November Monitoring Visit

We are excited to announce that NTA - Indonesia (NTA-I) has started their monitoring visit in Eastern Indonesia.
Due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, the NTA Australian team is unfortunately not able to join on this monitoring visit. Thankfully, our local partner NTA - Indonesia (NTA-I) is motivated and well prepared to manage the task independently. Thanks to our electronic questionnaires which have been developed over the past year, the Australian team will have access to the collected data at the end of each day. The data collected includes progress on past activities with picture documentation and other project relevant information. The Samsung Tablets donated by the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook has been invaluable.
On their first day (31st October 2020), the NTA-I team from Kupang had meetings with the NTA-I team from Sikka. They also were able to attend the first day of the second training for weaver groups in product diversification.
Over the next two weeks, the NTA-I team from Kupang and Maumere will visit approximately 90 farmer groups and 17 schools in Flores before they continue with monitoring activities in West Timor. It is great to see our local partners standing up to the challenge and taking ownership and responsibility for monitoring activities. We wish them much success and will support them remotely as much as we can.
The NTA Australian team regrets not being there with our Indonesian team at this stage, but we look forward to joining them again in April next year.
Scroll down to see some photos from NTA-I's monitoring activities! 

Rotaract - Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Provisional Club
​Newsletter 30th October 2020 

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Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Provisional Rotaract Club
​Christmas Party - 1st December

Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Provisional Rotaract Club would like to announce that we are having a Christmas Party on the 1st of December at Pennant Hills Hotel. We have a Limit of 30 people due to COVID-19 restrictions. If you are interested please let me know if you are interested in coming and send an email or call me on:
 The club will make the finalisations on the 15th of November and we will share all the information for all the expressions of interest.

President@phcrotaract.org.au ,Jason, 1468 302 202

As requested by Peter for International: "There are important initiatives that continue in Flores and West Timor, in spite of the difficulties of managing Covid 19"  click the following link:

NTA September 2020 Newsletter.

​What’s in this issue
1. Empowering women women in Flores, Ikat weaving. P 1.
2. New Target Area of NTA in 2020. P2.
​3. Update on NTA's COVID-19 Response in Schools of Rural Eastern Indonesia. P5.

Covid-19 and the Club

​Our Club Needs Training - Please Volunteer

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:

• 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.

The course is self-guided and will take participants approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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.

This Week's Humour 

Peanuts

Club Calendar

Editor's Note:  ​If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.

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Bulletin Editor - Bob

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 Julie.   Email  admin@altitudecapital.com.au before 1pm on the Friday before the meeting.
​Please no communication via phone (either verbal or SMS)

If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.

Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year 

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
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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.

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:-
President Keith (0478 599 155) or Tony (Membership) (0412 812 624) 

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

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