Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by John Cowper 

Inside This Issue

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President's Report

Night Report

Humour

Club Calendar

Upcoming Events

Next Meetings

Noel Phelan - Maritime Museum

Monday 17th June

Vocational Visit to Cranbrook Residences

Monday 1st July

Cranbrook Residences
6 Fairway Drive
Kellyville

Foster Care Angels

Monday, 8th July

Our Mission
There are over 20,000 children living in care across New South Wales. That’s thousands of children living in crisis, often lacking self worth or struggling to make sense of the world.
Foster Care Angels are committed to empowering children, supporting carers and promoting hope throughout foster care and beyond.
Our Vision​
To support children and carers within the Foster Care System and beyond.
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The Red Centre

​Hi Keith. I am camped in the Red Center of Australia. 
You might like to put this photo in the bulletin. Howard

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Drought Relief article in "Cherrybrook Hello Neighbours"

Upcoming Events

Changeover Lunch

Sunday 23rd June

SYMT - The Producers

Friday 19th July

​Trivia Night

Saturday 17th August

​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.

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 Colin (0412 064 336) 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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Centurion Program and Centurion Membership application

Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year 

The Book Sale March 2019

As the result of a lot of hard work the MarchBook Sale was a great success, especially from  the organisers Andrew Little, Max Henderson, Neville Hansen and Rosemary Clarke. Funds raised exceeded $19,000.  Well done.

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2018 Trivia Night

​The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 25 August 2018 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising near $6,250 towards the charities we support. 


                       

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 The Garage Sale 2018

We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 13 & 14 October raising a record 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.. 

Meetings

​Monday  6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158

Apologies

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.

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President's Report  3rd June

It is pleasing to have 30 people present tonight to enjoy another night of fellowship, a nice meal and listen to a very confident young lady from St Andrews Public School at Marayong tell us what she expects to get from RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment).  We welcomed Tegan McHugh our Winter RYPEN  student and her mum, Tracey.  Tracey’s teacher Rotarian Daisy Montano from the Norwest Sunrise Club who has been to many of our meetings also joined us.  Past Club member Rotarian Barry Freeman from the Woy Woy Club visited and Ross returned from convalescence.  This is Adrian Sonego’s last meeting as a guest as he will be inducted into the Club at our next meeting.

Last week was a quiet week Rotary wise.  Thank you to Carol for getting an article about our Drought Relief Program into the Hello Cherrybrook Neighbours monthly magazine.

Please book in for our changeover on Sunday June 23rd.  We have the mayor of Hornsby, Deputy Mayor of the Hills, the Federal MP for Berowra and three from Coonabarabran also attending, but less than half of our club members to date.

Don’t’ forget 2020 District Conference next March in Wollongong – To get the best cost deal book before the end of June.  Book here  bit.ly/rotaryconference2020 or See your email for the details. 

Bookings are still open for District Changeover on July 6th.  RSVP by June 29th.  https://rotarydistrict9685.org.au/sitepage/district-changeover

​There is no meeting next week, so until we meet on Monday 17th which is induction night for Adrian, have fun.
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President Colin

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Night Report 3rd June

It was great to have Barry Freeman visiting and Ross Ballinger return to health. Barry and Ross thanked the club for the support they received during the unpleasant circumstances they endured.

President Colin and P-elect Keith both spruiked the change-over. There are guests galore from district and Coonabarabran.
Keith would like 2019-2020 director plans to be submitted by 10th June.

David Turnbull updated us on Garage Sale 12th, 13th October. No one is allowed to go anywhere! Working bee at St. Gabriel’s next Wednesday 12th June.

Tony Coote urged us the carry our business cards and those who did not have one were subsequently fined by the sergeant.
Max reminded us the change-over lunch and SYMT “The Producers”. Please deposit the appropriate amount into the Club’s new Bendigo account. Details on the flyers.

Janelle said Exchange Students interviews are in progress. NYSF candidate is from Kings School. She then introduced Tegan from Marayong School who is chosen to attend Winter RYPEN. Tegan then spoke about her aspiration to be in nursing and Paramedics. She was very articulate and we hope RYPEN will bring out the best of her.

Daisy Montano from Norwest Sunrise expressed how our clubs worked well together sponsoring students from less affluent areas. It is important that preconceived but incorrect idea of some students that they do not fit in must be broken down. She also related to us that a previous RYPEN candidate is well on her way to getting a Law degree with help from our PDG John Dodd.
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Rosemary gave us a presentation of updated version of Rotary 101. Please follow link from Bulletin editor for a PP presentation.
Bill reminded us of the upcoming Bunnings BBQ 15th June. Email will be sent out to volunteers.
President Colin spruiked about District Change-over on 7th July and possibly another joined meeting with Norwest Sunrise.
As customary Rosemary found a reason to fine the whole club.
John Tchetchenian won the raffle and Ross Ballinger won the 2-up.
 
Night Reporter
Douglas Lam
E&OE

Night Photos

Editor Note:  Click on a photo to see a larger version.

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This Week's Humour

A dinner speaker was in such a hurry to get to his engagement that when he arrived and sat down at the head table, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten his false teeth.
Turning to the man next to him he said, "I forgot my teeth." 
The man said, "No problem." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a pair of false teeth. "Try these," he said.
The speaker tried them. "Too loose," he said.
The man then said, "I have another pair - try these."
The speaker tried them and responded, "Too tight." 
The man was not taken back at all. He then said, "I have one more pair. Try them."
The speaker said, "They fit perfectly." With that he ate his meal and gave his speech.
After the dinner meeting was over, the speaker went over to thank the man who had helped him.
"I want to thank you for coming to my aid. Where is your office? I've been looking for a good dentist."
The man replied, "I'm not a dentist. I'm an undertaker."

Carol
 

A pastor concluded that his church was getting into very serious financial troubles. While checking the church storeroom, he discovered several cartons of new Bibles that had never been opened and distributed.
So at his Sunday sermon, he asked for three volunteers from the congregation who would be willing to sell the Bibles door-to-door for $10 each to raise the desperately needed money for the church.
Jack, Paul and Louie all raised their hands to volunteer for the task.
 
The minister knew that Jack and Paul earned their living as salesmen and were likely capable of selling some Bibles. But he had serious doubts about Louie who was a local farmer, who had always kept to himself because he was embarrassed by his speech impediment.
Poor Louie stuttered badly. But, NOT WANTING TO discourage Louie, the minister decided to let him try anyway.
 
He sent the three of them away with the back seat of their cars stacked with Bibles. He asked them to meet with him and report the results of their door-to-door selling efforts the following Sunday.
 
Anxious to find out how successful they were, the minister immediately asked Jack, "Well, Jack, how did you make out selling our Bibles last week?"
Proudly handing the reverend an envelope, Jack replied, "Using my sales prowess, I was able to sell 20 Bibles, and here's the $200 I collected on behalf of the church."
"Fine job, Jack!" The minister said, vigorously shaking his hand..."You are indeed a fine salesman and the church is indebted to you."
 
Turning to Paul, "And Paul, how many Bibles did you sell for the church last week?"
Paul, smiling and sticking out his chest, confidently replied, 'I am a professional salesman. I sold 28 Bibles on behalf of the church, and here's $280 I collected.'
The minister responded, "That's absolutely splendid, Paul. You are truly a professional salesman and the church is indebted to you."
 
Apprehensively, the minister turned to Louie and said, "And Louie, did you manage to sell any Bibles last week?" Louie silently offered the minister a large envelope.
The minister opened it and counted the contents. "What is this?" the minister exclaimed. "Louie, there's $3200 in here! Are you suggesting that you sold 320 Bibles for the church, door to door, in just one week?"
Louie just nodded.
 
"That's impossible!" both Jack and Paul said in unison. "We are professional salesmen, yet you claim to have sold 10 times as many Bibles as we could."
"Yes, this does seem unlikely," the minister agreed. "I think you'd better explain how you managed to accomplish this, Louie."
Louie shrugged.. "I-I-I re-re-really do-do-don't kn-kn-know f-f-f-for sh-sh-sh-sure," he stammered.
 
Impatiently, Peter interrupted. "For crying out loud, Louie, just tell us what you said to them when they answered the door!"
"A-a-a-all I-I-I s-s-said wa-wa-was," Louis replied, "W-w-w-w-would y-y-y-you l-l-l-l-l-like t-t-to b-b-b-buy th-th-th-this B-B-B-B-Bible f-f-for t-t-ten b-b-b-bucks---o-o-o-or--- wo-wo-would yo-you j-j-j-just l-like m-m-me t-t-to st-st-stand h-h-here and r-r-r-r-r-read it t-to y-y-you?"

Carol


Greens senator, Sarah Hanson-Young, is touring live cattle export yards in the senator's chauffeur driven car. Suddenly a cow jumps out into the road; they hit it full on and the car comes to a stop.
Sarah in her usual jaunty manner, says to the chauffeur, "You get out and check - you were driving."
The chauffeur gets out, checks and reports that the animal is dead. "You were driving, go and tell the farmer " says Sarah, "I can't afford to be blamed for anything."
The chauffeur walks up the drive to the farmhouse and returns five hours later totally plastered, his hair ruffled and with a big grin on his face. "My god, what happened to you?" asks Sarah.
The chauffeur replies "When I got there, the farmer opened his best bottle of single malt whiskey.  The wife gave me a slap up meal and the daughter made love to me."
"What on earth did you say?" asks Sarah. "I knocked on the door and when it answered, I said to them I’m Sarah Hanson-Young's chauffeur and I’ve just killed the cow."

Colin McGowan

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Club Calendar

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

Bulletin Editor - Mighty Duo of Neville & Keith