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Sunday 10th December
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Christmas Party at Springfield
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Monday 18th December
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Kris Kringle
Partners Night |
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Sunday 7th January
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President,s Lunch
Venue: TBA Partners Event |
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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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10th December
18th December
7th January
3&4 February
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Christmas Lunch
Kris Kringle
President's Lunch
Weekend Away
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Club Calendar
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RC Beecroft Carols
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
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
Christmas Lunch
Sunday 10th December
Springfield House
11:30 for 12:00 Noon
$60.00 pp (children 4 to 12yo - $40.00 pc):
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.
- 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.
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Have not given Malaria Link as destination appears out of context.
Have not given Malaria Link as destination appears out of context.
Wanted - New Members
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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 Jilda.
Phone 8484 7106 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting.
Phone 8484 7106 or email [email protected] 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.
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.
A couple of corny Christmas Jokes
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
Thank you to Anne and Stacey for decorating the tables. Thank you to Frank and his staff for serving up a fabulous meal.
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
President's Report 4th Dec
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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
President Colin Sharpe AGM - Draft MinutesFor a pdf of the Draft Minutes use the following link 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
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
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
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
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.
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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