Upcoming Events
Saturday 18 February
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Monday 20 February
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Monday 27th February
Guest Speaker: TBA
Saturday 4th March
Third Book Sale sort at 9am Cherrybrook Uniting Church
Sunday 5th March
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Monday 6th March
Guest Speaker: TBA
Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at Springfield. If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
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Note: Meeting Times
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Springfield House 6:30 for 7:00pm
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Zoom Meeting 7:15 for 7:30pm
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Duty Roster
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Thought for the Day
Volunteers are not paid anything because they are worthless. It's because they are priceless!
Volunteers are not paid anything because they are worthless. It's because they are priceless!
2023 Annual Giant Book Sale
Ukraine Response Fund |
Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes Emergency Appeal
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You can provide humanitarian aid with a gift to The Rotary Foundation’s new Ukraine Response Fund.
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Extract from Shelterbox Australia letterTürkiye and Syria Earthquakes Emergency Appeal
Dear ROTARY I am writing to you today to ask for your support. Thousands of families have lost their homes after a series of powerful earthquakes ravaged southern Türkiye (formerly Turkey) and northern Syria. The humanitarian need is immense and growing – it's the most devastating earthquake to hit the region in 100 years and could become the worst. The earthquakes destroyed thousands of homes, municipal buildings and infrastructure. Freezing temperatures, snowfall and heavy rain pose a real threat to life for people whose homes are now rubble or unsafe to use. This is a humanitarian crisis of tragic proportions. The number of people affected is massive. But we can help and make a difference. We must reach out to the earthquake survivors and make sure they receive shelter quickly to protect them against the freezing cold. Our emergency response team is on its way to the region to assess which communities are most in need and how we can help. For example, items like tents and shelter kits, stoves, thermal blankets and clothing could keep people warm through the freezing winter nights. Or solar lights could help people when there is no electricity. We urgently need your help to reach as many affected families as possible. Please donate today; your support will provide life-saving aid for families made homeless by a disaster. Many thanks for your support Mike Mike Greenslade CEO ShelterBox Australia |
Empowered Women in Trades
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Hello,
Reaching out to let you know about our upcoming Tool Skills Day on March 1st in Asquith. In partnership with nbnco, this program is about building confidence, and getting your hands on the tools to experience a 'day in the life' of a trade/trades-based job. The day will incorporate positive psychology, soft skills and of course learning to use some of the tools of the trade. Perfect for anyone looking to explore trades as a career opportunity, in a safe space. We encourage all diverse backgrounds to join us. Lower age limit: 17 years old (we have Working with Children Checks) Upper age limit: None We'd love if you could pin the attached flyer on your community notice board/send out, and please feel free to share with those who may be interested. At the end of the day there will be opportunities to apply for traineeships with nbnco, and also with other organisations and trades. The program is free of cost to all participants, however we do require an online application form to be completed here: https://form.jotform.com/EWIT/nbnco If you have any questions, please do email or call me directly. With thanks, Hannah 
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Cherrybrook Community Chat
Cherrybrook Uniting Church has started an externally focused midweek activity. This is called Cherrybrook Community Chat.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 21th February and the topics are:
All welcome, light supper provided.
Regards
Neville Hansen
Mobile: 0438 226 606
- Cherrybrook Community Chat provides an opportunity for people within our community to meet and engage in discussion on social justice, current affairs and important topics.
- Cherrybrook Community Chat is broadly defined as: Meet, Listen, Respect and Share as we understand everyone has different views.
- Cherrybrook Community Chat is held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. It runs from 8pm to 9:30pm in the Bethlehem Hall at Cherrybrook Uniting Church (134 New Line Road, Cherrybrook)
- Tea and coffee is available or you can BYO if preferred. You can also bring beer/wine and nibbles if you so desire.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 21th February and the topics are:
- Politics - The role of State and Federal Government in running the Healthcare system - Does the general public understand it and if not, how do they know who to hold accountable?
- Health - Coping with COVID and long-Covid - Are health practitioners on top of this yet?
All welcome, light supper provided.
Regards
Neville Hansen
Mobile: 0438 226 606
Japanese Gardens, Cowra courtesy Dave MAY 2021
Are You a Centurion?
Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
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To read a digital version of our favourite magazine, click below
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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.
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.
Don't need:
Must have:
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 Janelle (0412 064 336) Club Details: Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at Springfield House Arrive 6:30pm Start 7:00pm End 9:00pm 245 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2128 Australia Welcome to call Carol or Janelle to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead |
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