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Monday 18th July

CareFlight

Partners Night

Monday 25th July

Controlling and Managing Aged Care

Monday 1st August

Growing the Best - NSW Farmers - Dave Bannon

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​Duty Roster

Duty  ​

Speaker Host
Night Reporter
Front Desk
Front Desk
Steward
Steward
​Photographer
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​Member Talk

Monday 18th July

Janelle Craig
Colin McGowan
Brian Furrer
Ian Roberts
Andrew Little
Tom Westcott
​Peter Stanton

​Barry Freeman

Monday 25th July

Alan Paynter
Ian Roberts
​Carol Russell
Tony Coote
Gino Savio
David Turnbull
​Ross Ballinger

​David Turnbull

Monday 1st August

​Peter Cleary
​Andrew Little
Brian Furrer
Carol Russell
Stan Baseley
Graham Cuthbertson
​Peter Stanton

​Janelle Craig

Inside This Issue

Upcoming Events

President's Report
Night Report
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Humour

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15th July 2016
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​27th August 2016

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​​Legally Blonde SYMT - Hornsby RSL

​Trivia Night - Cherrybrook Community Centre

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Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde is Proudly presented by SYMT

The story of Legally Blonde follows the journey of Elle Woods, a sorority-sister valley girl, who enrols at Harvard Law School to try to win back her former boyfriend, Warner.  The musical is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown, and the 2001 the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer motion picture of the same name, starring Reese Witherspoon.  With music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach, the musical is a new take on this well-known and loved story.

The chosen night for a group booking is Friday July 15th.  Come and See Max and Lynne Henderson's son perform.
The cost is $37 for adults and $32 for concession (including senior gold card holders).  There are significant seats already booked for July 15th so I will book in those that have paid up by June 3rd to ensure we get a table(s) of 10 together.  So far I have bookings for 9 (now 24) - Turnbulls, Sharpes, Makins and Hendersons so I will book these once I have payment.

​For payment details see email from Colin Sharpe (24/5/16)

Update:  Colin Sharpe reported that there are three seats available.  If you would like to go let him know ASAP.
We are booked in for Friday 15th July.  The show starts at 7.30pm.  If you wish to participate in the optional group dinner in the Courtyard Room (Bistro) turn up about 6 pm to ensure getting a seat.
For those who wish to book tomorrow the cost is $37 /adult - concession for Senior Card Holders is $32.
If you have paid me already and do not have your tickets let me know and I will send again.

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Trivia Night

.Save the date - Saturday 27th August 2016.

​We are holding our annual trivia night on Saturday 27 August 2016 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre.
 
Save the date!
 
As with last year, it will be an enjoyable and affordable night at only $20.00 per person (no extra costs re the trivia rounds) with the only optional extras being a raffle and a separate activity at intermission (gold coin nearest the bottle). 
Invite all your friends and relatives and start putting tables of 8 together (can accommodate 10 at a stretch). 
We had around 200 people attend last year and we are targeting an additional row of 5 tables this year to get up to a record 240 people. 
Last year we raised around $5,000 from the trivia night, so let’s all work on filling all 30 tables this year and beat last year’s total! 
Steve Sims will be the quiz master again this year and we will have a new MC this year as Jim Simpson will be away. 
You will have to guess who he is (Hint - he loves to have a microphone in his hand!). 
We will start putting out lists at the meeting on Monday 18 July, which is a partner’s night. 
Whilst we have asked all the local Probus Clubs and Rotary clubs to promote the trivia night at their meetings, we would like members to send the attached flyer to as many people as possible so that the trivia night gets maximum publicity.

​For all the latest developments a website page has been developed by Andrew Little. Link 

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Words and a Bulletin from Denis

Hello Keith   
 Great things with your Bulletin ..... well done👍😊
 I am doing a revamp of our Bulletin as I enter my 11th year 😱  hard to please some people   
Unfortunately, I get little input , however,  I am determined to be more proactive this year & if necessary include a blank page due to no information 😀 
Patong Beach has 32 members spread over 12 nationalities so there are some issues here not experienced in RCWPHCB  😇 
I will do a survey to determine whether the Bulletin is read by members  
 Attached is my final issue for 2015-2016  
Best regards  
PP Denis 

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Avi Has Gone, Sarah is coming

Youth Exchange - Reports from Amelia Craig

Amelia's Interim Report
Hello!
I'm not dead! Haha yes I'm still alive, four days late but I do have a good reason! I am currently on my Eurotour and have not had the time to write it up- I hope you guys understand that I'll do it straight after Eurotour!
Many thanks
-Amelia Craig (currently in Prague)

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News from Other Clubs

Roseville Chase Fun Run

What You Don't Know about the Campaign to End Polio

​When was the last time there was polio in Europe? If you guessed 2002, the year the region was certified polio-free, you were wrong. The last time polio affected a child in Europe was last summer. In 2015, two Ukrainian children were diagnosed with paralytic polio, and, given the way the disease manifests itself, that means many more were likely infected and didn’t show symptoms. At least one Western news outlet deemed the outbreak “crazy” – but the reality is that no place on earth is safe from polio until the disease is eradicated everywhere. Ukraine...
 

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More Rotary Graphics

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Significant Club fundraising events during the year 

The Book Sale March 2016.​  As the result of a lot of hard work the March  book fair which was a great success, especially from  the organisers Max Henderson, Andrew Little and Clive Denmark.  Funds raised were $14,000.  Well done.

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The Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 29 August 2015 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 for local charities including: Shine for Kids, Books in Homes Australia, Familial Cancer - Lynch Syndrome Australia, Warrah Society and other charities supported by the club. 

Next Trivia Night is 27th August - Save the date so you can attend.

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The Garage Sale
We had a very successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 26/27 September raising over $24k gross. The weather made it hard to set-up in the lead up to the event, but for the sale the wet weather stayed away. ​

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Barbecues
The club runs fund raising barbecues throughout the year, mainly at Bunnings  Dural and Thornleigh.  Barry (BBQ coordinator, Aviaaja, Neville, Ian and Barry cooking at Bunnings Dural December 12th. 

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Meetings

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

Apologies

If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Jilda.  Phone 9439 1422 or email accounts@lhogroup.com.au before 11am on the day of the meeting.

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

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​President's Report 11th July 2016

​Wow!!!! What an evening. It was so encouraging to see so many at our Assembly especially on a cold, bleak, almost rainy night. Thank you all for making the evening an interesting one. A special thank you to Barry and Charlie for agreeing to be our Sergeants. What would we do without you?!

Each board member addressed his/her area to outline the plans for the year. These were met positively by the club as a whole, with some great suggestions to improve a few initiatives.
If we all work together we can achieve so much more.

​It was interesting to hear Jim Simpson’s life story. Now we know he was his high school’s captain and why he follows Collingwood. He is obviously very proud of his family so thanks for letting us get to know you Jim.

I’m looking forward to our first partners evening next Monday. Don’t forget to book in your partners to hear about Care Flight and have some fellowship as well. Remember District Governor Bruce Lakin wants us to enjoy our time in Rotary!

The first District Zone meeting is this Friday evening where we will find out further plans for the Zone dinner on September 3rd to be held at the Dural Country Club.

Let’s have fun and fellowship with new members whilst serving humanity.
Rosemary
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Night Report 11th July 2016

President Rosemary Clarke welcomed everyone highlighting what a great club we have and thanked everyone for their involvement.  Rosemary quoted our International Leader John Germ who asked people to consider “How are you making a difference in your community?”
 
Barry Freeman talked about a one day FaceBook course at Parramatta on the 24th July.   We have 5 slots.
Barry also talked about “Writing good copy” would people be interested in a course to help members.   This will be targeted for in late October.
 
Colin McGowan talked about a “Trade and Professional Register.”  Everyone was in favour but before people are nominated they need to be reliable and pass the litmus test of “ Would you recommend them to your Mother?”  It was agreed that people should be contacted to let them know they are going onto a register and they were agreeable to this.   Stage 1 would be to help ourselves and monitor it for a year and then Stage 2 would be; can we take it wider.
Colin reminded us that he is the Welfare Officer and is happy to respond to any requests.
 
Tony Coote discussed the new Probus club being formed.
The New Club (Subject to confirmation) will be known as the Combined Probus Club of the Hills. This new club is being sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook.
The interest/foundation meeting will be held at West Pennant Hills Sports Club at 103 New Line Road West Pennant Hills at 10.30AM on Wednesday 27th July.  At this meeting, club officers will be elected and some initial ideas for activities will be discussed. It is envisaged that future meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
The joining fee is $30 per person and the pro-rata annual fee of $40 person will cover the first 8 months. Total $70. (Full year annual fee will be $55 and the new Probus year commences on 1st April 2017) This includes Probus administration and insurance, venue hire, subscription to Active Retirees magazine, tea or coffee at meetings and other club administrative costs.
People interested in joining should contact Ian Roberts on 0401 898 989 or robertsian@outlook.com  prior to the date so we can ensure adequate space and catering at West Pennant Hills Sports Club,
 
Jim Simpson gave his Member Talk which was very interesting and enlightening.
Jim was born Maitland, son of a soldier.
Moved around a lot with first memories of a family home being Duntroon.
Spent time in Melbourne and Puckapunyal where liking for AFL and particularly Collingwood was acquired
Moved to Brisbane at 12 years old in 1961.
Finished schooling in 1966 at Wavell High School where Jim had the honour of being School Captain.  Pretty good at all sports but particularly Rugby League where Jim represented at High School level.
Jim joined AMP 1967.  Dianne joined in 1968 and sat immediately in front of Jim – Dianne has been one step ahead ever since.
Completed degree in 1981 and transferred to Sydney in 1982.  Also spent 2 years in NZ, 1988/89.
Left AMP 1994 joining Westpac; subsequently joined Promina in 2003 which was eventually taken over by Suncorp.  Retired 2010.  Spent last 15 years as Compliance Manager for Financial Planning for a number of advice licences within Westpac and the Suncorp group.  Member of a number of industry boards.
Jim is very proud of 2 children who have both completed degrees and working in senior roles in Suncorp, Cameron, and Cochlear, Kimberley.
Dianne and Jim enjoy golf and travel in retirement - there's always lots to do with Dianne now also baby-sitting first grandchild 2 days a week.
Jim & Dianne both have a volunteer trait with membership of APEX prior to Rotary; Cub leader; soccer coach and manager roles for both of them; school canteen for Dianne.  Both were volunteers during Sydney Olympics - amazing experience.  Jim & Dianne both volunteered during centenary of federation celebrations.
Jim joined Rotary in Alan Paynter's year as president; proposed by Ross Ballinger.
 
We then had Board Presentations from each of the Directors:

•         Club Services – Colin Sharpe
•         Community Services – Cawas Sahukar
•         Foundation – Rosemary Clarke
•         Fund Raising – Mad Henderson
•         International – Tony Makin
•         Marketing – Barry Freeman
•         Membership – Keith Ball
•         Social – Colin Sharpe
•         Vocational – John Tchetchenian
•         Youth – Tony Coote

 
Full presentation is attached..  (See link below)
Colin Baxter raised the issue of helping less privileged kids but in our regional area instead of overseas and how do we find these people.
Keith Ball indicated to look at Country Hope programme as it has a whole support mechanism.
 
Two people volunteered to be Sargent of Arms; Barry Freeman and Charlie McCartney who will do six months each.
 
Raffle was won by Cawas Sahukar and David Turnbull.
Night Reporter:  Neville Hansen

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Night Photos 11th July

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Birthdays

Clive Denmark - 16th July
​Dianne Simpson - 17th July

Anniversaries

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This Weeks Humour

Again, no contributions.  So, a reprise from 5 years ago.

Genie

A man, walking on the beach a found a bottle. He rubbed it and out popped a genie.
The genie said you know the drill, you get three wishes but I do things a little differently. How’s that is said the man?
The genie answered by saying that for every wish I give you every politician around the world will get double.
The man said that's ok, let’s do it - my first wish is for $100m.
The genie said, just remember that the politicians will get double that.
That's fine the man said, and for my second wish I want one each of the five worlds’ super cars.
Ok said the genie, but you what will happen?
I know said the man and for my third I want to donate a kidney  

​Anon ex Bulletin 18th July 2011

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