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The Next Meetings

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Sunday 10th December

Christmas Party at Springfield

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Monday 18th December

Kris Kringle

​Partners Night

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Sunday 7th January

President,s Lunch
​Venue: TBA

Partners Event

​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 Max, so he can amend his records.

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Inside This Issue

Upcoming Events

President's Report
​Minutes AGM
Night Report
Humour

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10th December

18th December

7th January

3&4 February

Christmas Lunch

Kris Kringle

President's Lunch

Weekend Away

Club Calendar

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RC Beecroft Carols

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Kris Kringle
Monday 18th December
Springfield House
Dinner meeting/ Partners night

The key aim is for fellowship with a fun night to finish the year
 
Special guest appearance and gift presentations by Santa
 
 
Indicative cost of presents for the “Kris Kringle” gift is $10pp
Please indicate if your present is intended for a male or female, eg with a pink or blue ribbon, wrapping paper etc.
For this to work successfully and to ensure everyone receives a present everyone needs to donate a present, which also corresponds with their sex.
Please bring your presents on the day and leave at the collection point.
 
Time to celebrate a very successful year
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Christmas Lunch

Sunday 10th December
​Springfield House
​11:30 for 12:00 Noon

$60.00 pp (children 4 to 12yo - $40.00 pc):

• Pre- lunch drinks consisting of champagne, orange juice and water along with canapés to be served on the patio –weather permitting.
• Australian red and white wines (two bottles per table) Soft drinks and orange juice.
• Tea and coffee served with chocolates.
• We need to conclude by 4.00pm.
• All other alcohol available at bar prices.

 
As Frank requires numbers by Friday 1st December there will be an attendance list at our next meeting Monday 27th November. You can also pay (cash or eftpos)
at this meeting.
 
Alternatively please make payment into the club's General Account
(BSB 062 890  Account 1005 2963 ) by Friday 1/12/2017 and identify your payment with your Surname and Xmas Lunch

 (If you pay before-hand, apart from confirming numbers it also means your fellow members may enjoy the festivities, rather than having to man a front desk).
 
 Your Social Committee have  discussed and approved unanimously to revert to having the “Kris Kringle” at the last meeting before Christmas, being Monday 18th December.  Thus no “Kris Kringle” nor Santa during the Christmas Lunch, however the children be suitably catered for. 

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December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.

Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
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Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.

HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN

Disease does not prevent itself. We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases. Rotary members have hundreds of health projects underway around the world at any given time. 

VACCINES

Learn how Pakistan’s vaccination strategy is reaching children on the move. ​ READ MORE

MALARIA

We are dedicated to a malaria-free world through treatment and prevention.  ​HELP US END MALARIA (link not supplied)

POLIO

We are dedicated to permanently ending polio. Rotary members have spent over 30 years fighting polio, which is now almost fully eradicated. ​HELP US END POLIO NOW

ALZHEIMER'S

Our members use their extensive experience and leadership to fight Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through education and collaboration.  HELP US FIGHT ALZHEIMER'S

TELEMEDICINE

See how technology is bringing health care to rural Nigeria. ​READ MORE

DENGUE FEVER

Read how Muslim and Christian women united to prevent dengue fever. ​READ MORE

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​Have not given Malaria Link as destination appears out of context.

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Wanted - New Members

We are experiencing another drought with respect to prospective new members.

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.​

Stop Press Seeking some details from Jaswant before asking Secretary Tony to circulate his name. ​Angela and Michael checked out the Club at the recent Youth Night.​ ​Michelle Latham also checked us out on the Youth Night. Like Tiny Tim - Please can I have more potential members?

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Significant Club fundraising events during the year 

The Book Sale March 2017.​  As the result of a lot of hard work the April Book Sale was a great success, especially from  the organisers Max Henderson, Andrew Little and Clive Denmark.  Funds raised were circa $13,000.  Well done.

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2017 Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 26 August 20167at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support. 


                       

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The Garage Sale
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 7&8 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
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.. 

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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 Jilda. 
Phone 8484 7106 or email  jilda.coles@wge.com.au before 11am on the day of the meeting.

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

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President's Report on Christmas Lunch

Thirty eight members and partners and extended family met at Springfield House to celebrate the festive season with a Christmas theme lunch.  It was good see the Christmas outfits come out of the wardrobe.  The four children were entertained with some Christmas theme games – thank you Rosemary, Anne, Celine and Racheal. Santa did not forget them either. 

Thank you to Anne and Stacey for decorating the tables.  Thank you to Frank and his staff for serving up a fabulous meal.
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A couple of corny Christmas Jokes

• How many gifts can Santa squeeze in an empty stocking? One. It’s not empty after the first one.
• Another helicopter tried to land in our garden today. I think we’re going to have to reduce our Christmas lights a bit.

 
It is with regret that I have to advise that Joseph has resigned from the Club. Joseph has explained that it is  nothing to do with the Club or its members but rather he feels  Rotary was not for him at the moment, but will consider it again in a couple of years.  Joseph will remain a Friend of the Club and assist with our projects.  On behalf of the club I wish him and Carmen well for the future.
 
I look forward to seeing you on Monday night to celebrate Santa’s coming.  We will see who has been naughty or nice.  Do not forget to book in your partner and bring a Kris Kringle gift.  Next Monday is the last meeting until Jan 11th.

Colin

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President's Report 4th Dec

President Colin had welcomed fellow members including Honorary Member Brian Furrer to the AGM and thank you Rosemary for standing in as for Ric as Sergeant – even though it was a bit of a surprise to you. 

Thank you all for a great turnout for the AGM that was very well run by Tony.  Thank you very much Tony for making my role tonight easy.  It was disappointing that no one volunteered for President Elect for 2018 - 19.  Hopefully someone will think on the problem over the Christmas break and volunteer in the New Year.  I remind members that without a President in 2019-20 the club forfeits its Charter.  We are also down one director but that can be covered by amalgamating two portfolios, or another nomination will come forward.  I am also grateful to be able to report to District that the club supports both of the proposed Council on Legislation enactments. 

Business Items

1. Members were reminded to book for the District Conference.  So far the Makin’s, Davison’s, Sharpe’s, Carol, Barry, Turnbull’s? and Larissa are going and all but Larissa are staying at Fairmont Resort.
2. Even though numbers are low for Christmas lunch next Sunday it is going ahead.  Start time is about 11.30 and finishing by 4 pm.  There is no meeting on Dec 11 so next meeting is Dec 18 and is a Kris Kringle and partners night.  Those attending must bring a present representing your gender - costing around $10-wrapped and indicating male or female.  Will have Santa and his elf arriving to distribute them. 
3. A Bunnings BBQ at Dural was held on Saturday Dec 2nd.  Thank you to Peter Stanton and Janelle for arriving early to set up.  Thank you to Max, Linda, Charlie, Neville, Keith, Paul, and Col McGowan for their contribution.  They fed a lot of people before rain set in around mid-afternoon.  However, the return on effort at these BBQs is low as the cost of supplies is running at around 45% o the gross return.  I will take this matter up at District Level. 
4. A big thank you from Anne.  Keith and I delivered 24 bags to the big box at Bunnings.  I know there were others that were delivered separately.  A big thank you to all who contributed on such short notice.  Your kind donation will make Christmas a little brighter for women and girls in need.   Anne still has some bags left and will be looking for another outlet for them as the “Its in the bag” program is now closed.
5. I have received a letter from Noel Trevaskis - Noel is a member of the Rotary Club of Bega, District 9710 and RI director.  The letter sets out a proposed plan for re-organising Rotary at District level in ANZ starting in 2020.  There will be some implications at the club level.
6. The New Year Presidents BBQ will be Jan 6th at either my place or Geranium Cottage Mid Dural.  More on this at the Dec 18 meeting.
7. An invitation has been extended to Glenhaven Club for the Weekend away and so far I am aware of two takers.

Thank you all for coming tonight and have an enjoyable week making a difference until we meet next Sunday.
President Colin Sharpe
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AGM - Draft Minutes

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Night Report

Opening: Rosemary stand in for Ricardo.

President Col’s Report
Refer President’s report in bulletin.

Director’s Reports
 
Rosemary (Youth) – received letter of appreciation for our contribution of funding for the Pacific School Games. More news forthcoming when participants return.
Brian Furrer -- spoke about Cherrybrook Public School involvement with Tree Of Joy and indication from the principal of interest to participate in future Club projects.
Ros Savio – weekend-away so far have 26 travellers. Glenhaven Rotary Club and Probus are to be invited to join.
Douglas Lam  -- volunteers for the Vision Valley Carols BBQ – 16th December from 1PM to 6PM – volunteers - Colin Sharpe, Keith Ball, Gino Savio, Stan Baseley, Teresa Janowski

AGM – Refer Tony Makin Secretary report in Bulletin.

Sergeant at Arm’s
Heads & Tails won by: Barry Freeman
Raffle won by: Colin Sharpe

​Douglas

Night Photos 

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This Week's Humour

A LITTLE STORY TO START YOUR CHRISTMAS SEASON IN THE RIGHT SPIRIT

A little story to start your Christmas season in the right spirit.
When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure.
Then, Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more..
He went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where.
When he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered.
Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a glass of cider and a shot of rum.
He went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drunk all the cider and hidden the rum.
In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor.
He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom.
Just then the doorbell rang, and an irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.
The angel said very cheerfully, 'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?'
And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.
Not a lot of people know this.

Stan

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Anagrams

PRESBYTERIAN :
When you rearrange the letters:
BEST IN PRAYER 

ASTRONOMER:
When you rearrange the letters: 
MOON STARER 

DESPERATION:
When you rearrange the letters:
A ROPE ENDS IT 

THE EYES: 
When you rearrange the letters: 
THEY SEE 

GEORGE BUSH:
When you rearrange the letters: 
HE BUGS GORE 

THE MORSE CODE :
When you rearrange the letters:
HERE COME DOTS 

DORMITORY:
When you rearrange the letters:
DIRTY ROOM  

SLOT MACHINES:
When you rearrange the letters:
CASH LOST IN ME 

ANIMOSITY:
When you rearrange the letters:
IS NO AMITY 

ELECTION RESULTS:
When you rearrange the letters: 
LIES - LET'S RECOUNT 

SNOOZE ALARMS:
When you rearrange the letters: 
ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S 

A DECIMAL POINT:
When you rearrange the letters:
I'M A DOT IN PLACE  

THE EARTHQUAKES:
When you rearrange the letters:
THAT QUEER SHAKE 

ELEVEN PLUS TWO:
When you rearrange the letters: 
TWELVE PLUS ONE 

MOTHER-IN-LAW:
When you rearrange the letters: 
WOMAN HITLER

Colin McG

YELLOW LIGHT

The light turned yellow, just in front of him. 
He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could
have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman behind him was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration,
as she missed her chance to get through the intersection.

As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up 
into the face of a very serious police officer. 
The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. 
He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, 
photographed and placed in a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. 
She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was 
waiting with her personal effects.

He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while 
you were blowing your horn, giving the guy in front of you the finger and cursing at him.
I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' licence plate holder,
the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem 
on the trunk, so naturally I assumed you had stolen the car.

Jim

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Club Calendar

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Bulletin Editor - Keith Ball