The Next Meetings |
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Monday 9th JulyMental Health and Mental Health First Aid - Scott FankerPartners Night |
Club Assembly |
Monday 16th July |
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.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
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Upcoming Events
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A Request from Vilde
Hey Bev! I'm coming back to Australia, to study at UNSW from mid july till january! Hope we can catch up, and hope I'll be welcome to join another Rotary meeting! I also had a question. Since I'm studying at UNSW I'll try to see if I can find somewhere to stay near Bondi or Coogee. Do you know of anyone renting out, or looking for a flat mate in the area, or does someone in the club might know of something! Will be lovely to see you all again. Xx
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Editor: Vilde from Norway spent 2013/14 as an exchange student with the Club.
Letter from Patricia Baseley
Elma de Jong
It is with great sadness that Ingrid and Elise wish to share that Mum, Elma de Jong , passed away so very peacefully yesterday afternoon (18/6/18) at 5.30pm.
My memories of Elma de Jong:
In the past I would visit Cees and Elma in their house for morning tea or coffee and talk about every day life. Elma was born to a Dutch couple in Indonesia where her father worked for a Dutch company until the war broke out. At times we would discuss Elma’s life during the WW2 period where herself and mother were interned in Indonesia by the Japanese Army. After the War Elma returned to Holland and completed her education qualifying as a Registered Nurse. Elma returned to Australia and with Cees raised a family of two girls. Elma was proud of her Dutch heritage and at times would talk to me in her native tongue to which I had little understanding. Elma always made me welcome in her house by suppling me with Dutch coffee and biscuits.
RIP. Elma
Late : Cees de Jong, Husband of Elma.
Cees joined The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills in 1987. Soon after he joined Cees took on the role as Bulletin Editor compiling the Club news, hand typing the master copy, getting it printed, assembling each addition, and distributing the Bulletin copies to each member at the weekly meeting or to their home. This was before the internet and emails came into use.
There were not any bar facilities at the Masonic Hall in Beecroft where the Club first meet, so Cees took on the roll as procurer and barman of the liquor refreshments.
Over many social cups of coffee, Cees told me about his life in Indonesia before, during and after WW2. At the age of 10, Cees spent 4 years at the hospitality of the Japanese Army, without any education but working in suppling goods for the Army. After the war Cees was sent to Holland to further his school education and then returned to live in Australia.
Howard Fleming
My memories of Elma de Jong:
In the past I would visit Cees and Elma in their house for morning tea or coffee and talk about every day life. Elma was born to a Dutch couple in Indonesia where her father worked for a Dutch company until the war broke out. At times we would discuss Elma’s life during the WW2 period where herself and mother were interned in Indonesia by the Japanese Army. After the War Elma returned to Holland and completed her education qualifying as a Registered Nurse. Elma returned to Australia and with Cees raised a family of two girls. Elma was proud of her Dutch heritage and at times would talk to me in her native tongue to which I had little understanding. Elma always made me welcome in her house by suppling me with Dutch coffee and biscuits.
RIP. Elma
Late : Cees de Jong, Husband of Elma.
Cees joined The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills in 1987. Soon after he joined Cees took on the role as Bulletin Editor compiling the Club news, hand typing the master copy, getting it printed, assembling each addition, and distributing the Bulletin copies to each member at the weekly meeting or to their home. This was before the internet and emails came into use.
There were not any bar facilities at the Masonic Hall in Beecroft where the Club first meet, so Cees took on the roll as procurer and barman of the liquor refreshments.
Over many social cups of coffee, Cees told me about his life in Indonesia before, during and after WW2. At the age of 10, Cees spent 4 years at the hospitality of the Japanese Army, without any education but working in suppling goods for the Army. After the war Cees was sent to Holland to further his school education and then returned to live in Australia.
Howard Fleming
Wanted - New MembersIf 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 Tony C. |
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Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
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The Book Sale March 2018
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 $15,000. Well done.
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2017 Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 26 August 2017at 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.. |
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 Carol.
Phone 8850 6515 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting. |
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If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
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Presidents Report 25th June
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It was pleasing to see 27 members present and to welcome Kathryn Robinson as a potential member. Kathryn is being introduced by Carol.
Our guest speaker tonight was Abbey Cerone from NSW Fair Trading telling us about how to be aware of scams. Changeover was a fabulous night based on the feedback. I apologise to those who ordered special meals. The event manager said they would be served according to seating places. The caterer said afterward that the guests had to request as meals being served, hence they were available but never served. Angelo you received the Trevor Turner Award for best contribution as a newer member - I will present the shield on July 9 which is a partners night and Ann Turner can be available. As a result of success of Changeover the DG visit on Oct 22nd will be a partners night and a party night and maybe some outside entertainment. Business I thank Bill for accepting the role of Bunnings BBQ coordinator with the help of Peter Stanton. Noel Trevaskis, is retiring as South Pacific & Philippines RI Director, to hand over to Raffy Garcia III who begins his term as the Director from 1st July 2018. Noel has an opinion article in Rotary-on-the-move about where will Rotary will be in fifteen years time.
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- In the western world including Australia and New Zealand membership will have flattened out and become reasonably stable after losing members for the previous fifteen years. It will have to be different. There will be some traditional style clubs but there will be a lot more different style Rotary Clubs based on service and projects. They may not meet weekly or even fortnightly, they will meet on a “needs basis”. They may have “cell groups” within the club structure. These cells will be interest groups with a particular interest in some form of service. The club may come together monthly or quarterly to share their ideas and their service projects. In rural areas and remote areas “clubs” could be over wide areas where there are only four or five members in each location, meeting separately but part of one overarching “Club”.
- There are unlikely to be districts as we know them today, perhaps one or two districts for Australia and one for New Zealand. Globally Rotary will be regionalised into probably eleven or twelve different regions across the world.
- The Rotary magazine will have disappeared in favour of digital magazines.
- There are things that won’t change, that is our virtues and our ability to get things done, our commitment to service.
There is Still time to book in to District Changeover on July 7th (RSVP June 29th - $55)– Peter, Julianne, Anne and I are going, but I would like a couple more members to join us. Directors It is a great place to meet members from other clubs and an opportunity to talk to other clubs about potential joint project ventures.
The Special Early Bird Full Conference Registration price of $200.00 per person is still available. Register and pay before midnight on 30 June 2018 to get this rocking package!
The slang phrase for Larissa is “CARRY ON LIKE A PORK CHOP” which means to act in an overly dramatic manner.
Joke: To men in Wee Waa (Cotton town west of Narrabri - born in 1837, with 2000 people and the aboriginal name for “fire for roasting”) - shared a sizable lottery prize. A reporter from the local newspaper interviewed them and asked each what the would do with their money. The businessman said that he would buy a new car, take a overseas trip and invest the rest. The farmer said “I dun no I think I will just keep farming until its all gone.
The Rotary dues for the 2018-19 year will remain at $300 and can be paid in two 6 monthly instalments.
Directors are reminded that there will be a Board meeting at my place on July 11th starting at 7.30 pm.
Until we meet again on Monday July 2nd for more fun and fellowship, have a great week.
President Colin
Night Report 25th June
Pres Colin introduced prospective member Kathryn Robinson and welcomed all members and our guest speaker.
Director’s reports started with Janelle for Youth with possible candidates for NYSF.
Also looking at organising a youth night with some past inbound and outbound students together in person or by Skype on a partners night.
Keith came up with a confession that he is sometimes a bit slow, but not lately, please ensure you keep him informed of your expected attendance so he can manage the allocation of nightly duties without him having to re do the roster repeated times.
Cawas filling in for Jaswant advised us of a car show called “soar and roar” for kids with disabilities and was canvassing for helpers at an event to be held in December, details to follow.
Larissa updated us on her visit to the Tim Tam factory with other exchange students then Sat birthday party at Morrisset and overnight on the central coast.
Sgt Rosemary canvassed for attendees at the Maryong shade sail presentation.
Pres Colin received a note from Patricia Baseley thanking us for her award of the Olive Turnbull Award, expressing her sincere thanks for honor.
Col Mc Gowan introduced our guest speaker Abbey Cerone from Fair Trading to speak about scam awareness. The main message is anyone can be scammed, be alert and aware of you’re private details even your speaking voice. Scammers come from all over the world.
The most popular forms of scam are via mail, email, doorknock (mostly in summer) and landline phone. If you get something that doesn’t seem right call the provider back on a separately sourced number to verify. Challange all unsolicited approaches for work and don’t be rushed to make decisions take your time.
On the phone don’t humor them just hang up, they can record your voice and use that against you. Tell your friends and vulnerable people you may know to be on guard and report and scams to Police, scamwatch.
Colin thanked Abbey for her advice and reinforced the need to just hang up, don’t get angry.
Raffle was drawn by Abbey and won by Cawas.
Sgt Rosemary ran a vigourous fine session, its going to be an expensive year guys.
Heads and tails won by Bob.
Pres Colin in closing reported that club fees will remain the same at $300 for this coming year.
Meeting closed about 2045hrs.
Night Reporter Peter Cleary
Director’s reports started with Janelle for Youth with possible candidates for NYSF.
Also looking at organising a youth night with some past inbound and outbound students together in person or by Skype on a partners night.
Keith came up with a confession that he is sometimes a bit slow, but not lately, please ensure you keep him informed of your expected attendance so he can manage the allocation of nightly duties without him having to re do the roster repeated times.
Cawas filling in for Jaswant advised us of a car show called “soar and roar” for kids with disabilities and was canvassing for helpers at an event to be held in December, details to follow.
Larissa updated us on her visit to the Tim Tam factory with other exchange students then Sat birthday party at Morrisset and overnight on the central coast.
Sgt Rosemary canvassed for attendees at the Maryong shade sail presentation.
Pres Colin received a note from Patricia Baseley thanking us for her award of the Olive Turnbull Award, expressing her sincere thanks for honor.
Col Mc Gowan introduced our guest speaker Abbey Cerone from Fair Trading to speak about scam awareness. The main message is anyone can be scammed, be alert and aware of you’re private details even your speaking voice. Scammers come from all over the world.
The most popular forms of scam are via mail, email, doorknock (mostly in summer) and landline phone. If you get something that doesn’t seem right call the provider back on a separately sourced number to verify. Challange all unsolicited approaches for work and don’t be rushed to make decisions take your time.
On the phone don’t humor them just hang up, they can record your voice and use that against you. Tell your friends and vulnerable people you may know to be on guard and report and scams to Police, scamwatch.
Colin thanked Abbey for her advice and reinforced the need to just hang up, don’t get angry.
Raffle was drawn by Abbey and won by Cawas.
Sgt Rosemary ran a vigourous fine session, its going to be an expensive year guys.
Heads and tails won by Bob.
Pres Colin in closing reported that club fees will remain the same at $300 for this coming year.
Meeting closed about 2045hrs.
Night Reporter Peter Cleary
Night Photos
This Week's Humour
South African wisdom
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A quote from the equivalent of Hansard on the day!!!!
Could be considered a CLASSIC!!.. South African Parliament 22.04.18 Honourable Madisha: Half of people in this parliament are stupid! Speaker: Hon. Madisha, please withdraw that statement. Hon. Madisha: I withdraw that statement. Half of the people in this parliament are not stupid! Speaker: Thank you. Let's proceed. |
Jim
As I've Grown Older
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Since it was such a crappy day, I sat in my recliner and started thinking about life and came to realize that as I have grown older I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake.
Condoms don't guarantee safe sex anymore: a friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman's husband. Lance Armstrong - I think it is just terrible and disgusting how everyone has treated Lance Armstrong, especially after what he achieved, winning 7 Tour de France races, while on drugs. Hell, when I was on drugs, I couldn't even find my bike. Drive By - Someone broke into my house last week. They didn't take my TV, just the remote. Now they drive by and change the channels. The Sick bastards!!! The Agony of Aging - On the morning that Daylight Savings Time ended, I stopped in to visit my aging friend. He was busy covering his penis with black shoe polish. I said to him, "You better get your hearing checked - You're supposed to turn your clock back". Video Scam - Just got scammed out of $25. Bought Tiger Woods DVD entitled "My Favorite 18 Holes." Turns out it's all about golf. Pregnant Prostitute - Doctor asks a pregnant prostitute, "do you know who the father is?" "Hey dumb ass, she replied, if you ate a can of beans would you know which one made you fart!" Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.. |
Max
Songs of the Sixties Revisited
Jim
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Joke Bank content is 9 jokes.
Club Calendar
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Bulletin Editor - Keith Ball
