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Welcome to our Bulletin

Upcoming Events

Saturday 17th February
2nd Book Sale Sort
​8am Cherrybrook Uniting Church

Monday 19th February
Vocation visit to the Western Sydney International Experience Centre 2:45pm
100 Eaton Rd, Luddenham, NSW 2745

Monday 26th February
Flores Trip - Presentation on Trip and Status of Project

Saturday 2nd March
3rd Book Sale Sort
​8am Cherrybrook Uniting Church

Sunday 3rd March
Clean Up Australia - 9am RFS Cherrybrook

Monday 4th March
International Womens Day
Speaker: Azita Abdollahian
​Venue: The Vicar
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courtesy Dave Whiteman
Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at The Vicar.  If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email by 6:00pm on the Sunday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
Note: Meeting Times
The Vicar     6:30 for 7:00pm
 Zoom Meeting    7:15 for 7:30pm​
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​Duty Roster

  • If you are rostered and be unable to attend the meeting, please contact the person doing your role in the following week(s) and arrange a swap. It is strongly advised to inform Anne.
  • If you are aware of an absence beyond the time frame of the above then refer to the 26 Week Roster and arrange a swap with another doing your role. Again, please advise Anne of your swaps.
  • If you are aware of future absences, beyond the 26 Week Roster, please inform Anne so, she does not roster you during your absence.
  • Anne is not an information conduit; you must also message Ros Hogan.
President Report
Hi All, we had our first night back at The Vicar on Monday and we had some 40 people  ...
Night Report 
Ros Savio opened the meeting. Bob Davison proposed a toast to Rotary and World Peace  ...
Photos:​ Courtesy of Alex
Humour
Many thanks to Cawas, Edwina & Neville
​​​Humour Bank balance is​ twenty-four. Always looking for more ...
Calendar

2024 Annual Giant Book Sale

8, 9 & 10 March

Bobbin Head Cycle Classic

24 March 2024


Pilot News Update
Your next role in Rotary awaits!
Dear Rotary and Rotaract members,
 Applications are now open for two exciting new roles being introduced to Zone 8: the Rotary Specialist and Regional Council Portfolio Committee Member.
 Read on to find out which role is the best fit for you – or consider applying for both! 

What is a Rotary Specialist?
 The Rotary Specialist role is a new way you can use your skills to help clubs reach their goals and make a difference.
 
Each Rotary Specialist will be an expert in a particular field who will provide guidance to clubs across the Zone, either in person or virtually, in their specific area of expertise.
 
When clubs ask for help, Specialists will support them by providing expert advice, and directing them to useful resources and other experts as required.
 
Clubs will be able to easily find and request assistance from Specialists through a searchable database.
 
There may be numerous specialists in the same subject area to cover the geography of Zone 8.
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Who can be a Rotary Specialist?
 If you have the required skills and knowledge to provide expert advice to clubs in your area of expertise, you can be a Rotary Specialist! You may be:

  • Someone who has been in Rotary anywhere from a few months to a few decades
  • Someone who has held multiple leadership positions in Rotary, or none at all
  • Someone who has relevant formal qualifications such as a diploma or university degree, or has simply gained expertise through practical experience – either within or outside Rotary
 
If you’re an expert in a field relevant to clubs, great with people and passionate about Rotary, you should consider applying!
 What is a Regional Council Portfolio Committee Member?
 
Each Portfolio Committee Member will work with a specific Portfolio Lead on the Regional Council, helping develop Zone-wide strategies, best practices and initiatives to strengthen Rotary in our region and increase our impact.
 
Committee Members will not assist clubs directly with their day-to-day operations, focusing on the bigger picture of how Rotary and Rotaract can achieve their goals across the Zone. They will work with clubs in select circumstances, such as in relation to Zone-wide projects.
 
You can apply to be a Member of the following Portfolios:
  • Membership
  • Major Fundraising and Grants
  • Public Image and Partnerships
  • Service Projects and Programs
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Learning and Development
  • Rotaract
 
Each Portfolio requires different skills and expertise. Visit the Creating Tomorrow website to find out if you’re a good fit for one or more of these Portfolios.
 
Need more information?

Sign up to attend a webinar with Regional Council Chair Dallas Booth and Pilot Specialist Lead Tania Broadbent, who will cover everything you need to know about these two new roles and answer your questions.
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The webinar will be held on Saturday 10 February 2pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), and a recording of the session will be made available on the Creating Tomorrow website afterwards.
 
Applications for both roles close on Thursday 29 February 5pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

You can apply for and be appointed as both a Rotary Specialist and a Portfolio Committee Member.

If you have any questions about these roles or the application process, email [email protected].
 
Sincerely,
Neville Parsons and Dallas Booth AM
Regionalisation Pilot Steering Group Chair and Zone 8 Regional Council Chair
 

Rotary Myth Buster Flyer

2024 District Conference
Friday 15th March to Saturday 16th March 2024

Are You a Centurion?

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Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
How to Be a Centurion

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Please contact Alex Jugueta if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club.
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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.
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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: -
Carol Russell (0418 431 157) or President Neville (0412 064 336)
Club Details:
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at The Vicar
Arrive 6:30pm  Start  7:00pm  End  9:00pm
271 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia

Welcome to call Carol or Neville to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead.

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