Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
Inside This Issue |
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Upcoming Events
Next Meetings
Upcoming Events
Labour Day Holiday
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Monday 7th October
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Monday 14th October |
DG Kalma McLellan visit
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Monday 21st October
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Train Ride to End Polio |
Thursday 24th October |
Recent Club Activities:
Rotary Leadership Institute |
18 August
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John and Janelle just completed the two day Rotary leadership institute course |
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An International article on:
PEACEBUILDING THROUGH CROSS-BORDER LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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 Douglas, so he can amend his records.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Douglas of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Douglas of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
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:- President Keith (0478 599 155) or Tony (Membership) (0412 812 624) Club Details: Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every Monday for Dinner at Springfield House Arrive 6:30pm Start 7:00pm End 9:00pm 245 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2128 Australia |
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Centurion Program and Centurion Membership application
Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
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The Book Sale March 2019
As the result of a lot of hard work the MarchBook Sale was a great success, especially from the organisers Andrew Little, Max Henderson, Neville Hansen and Rosemary Clarke. Funds raised exceeded $19,000. Well done.
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2019 Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 17 August 2019 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising near $6,600 all of which will go to assist drought relief. Click this link to read more. |
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The Garage Sale 2018
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 13 & 14 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 Julie.
Email [email protected] before 1pm on the Friday before the meeting. Please no communication via phone (either verbal or SMS) |
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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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President's Report 23 September 2019
Tonight we some 27 members and guests. Our guests were:
- Edwina Ruff, checking us out for the third time. Edwina has also been participating in Garage Sale matters, particularly in the Guide Hall
- Robert Erskine, our Area Governor, and
- Tom Sweeney our Guest Speaker. I will let Bernard tell you about Tom’s excellent presentation.
Our next meeting is on 21st October when we will be visited by DG Kalma.
Rotary Rocks
Keith
Night Report 30th September
Opening: Sergeant Jim Simpson opened the meeting. Alan Paynter proposed a toast to Rotary and Australia.
President Keith welcomed Edwina Ruff, Shrini P, Robert Erskin and Tom Sweeney (the speaker)
President Keith’s Report
Refer President’s report in bulletin
Directors reports:
Garage Sale: David Turnbull emphasised the full attendance of all members who are not working from 7.30am Friday 11th October for setting up the garage sale .
Members and partners to inform Rashna ASAP with items you are planning to provide for the Cake Stall.The things that we sell are:
cakes,slices,scones,muffins,cup cakes and Gluten free products.Please Label the ingredients as well.
Rosemary is currently updating the list for all attendees for garage sale and stall list to follow soon.
Community: Neville will confirm the meeting for tree of joy and Anglican Retirement Village BBQ ( and volunteers)after the garage sale.
Past President Colin : Apart from members talk a Trip night talk before end of this year.
Speaker Presentation: Max Henderson introduced the speaker Tom Sweeney OAM JP
Tom Sweeney joined the then Willoughby Musical Society in 1969 and started directing musicals in 1978.Tom had directed over 40 productions for Willoughby and another 20 for other companies.
Tom directed the Australian premier of Zorba, Meet Me in St Louise, Titanic, The Scarlet Pimpernel and recently Strictly Ballroom. When Hugh Jackman was 18 year old he was in a chorus for Paint Your Wagon
2019 marks 50th anniversary for Toms involvement with Willoughby Theatre Company.
In order to perform the shows with success we need to attract over 5000 people to offset expenses of around $270,000.
Raffle: Max won the raffle for the night.
Night Reporter
Bernard Chandra
Night Photos
Editor Note: Click on a photo to see a larger version.
This Week's Humour
What do you want to be?
A teacher asks her class, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Little Johnny says, "I want to be a billionaire, go to the most expensive clubs, take the wife with me, give her a Ferrari worth over a million bucks, an apartment in Hawaii, a mansion in Paris, a jet to travel through Europe, an Infinite Visa Card and I want to make love to her three times a day."
The teacher, very shocked, decides not to dwell on what Johnny had just said and asks, "And you, Susie?”
Susie says, "I want to be Johnny's wife."
Little Johnny says, "I want to be a billionaire, go to the most expensive clubs, take the wife with me, give her a Ferrari worth over a million bucks, an apartment in Hawaii, a mansion in Paris, a jet to travel through Europe, an Infinite Visa Card and I want to make love to her three times a day."
The teacher, very shocked, decides not to dwell on what Johnny had just said and asks, "And you, Susie?”
Susie says, "I want to be Johnny's wife."
Bev D
Just use a little more tact and less criticism
Whether you are golfers or not, I am sure that you will agree that this husband, who had discharged his side of the contract with the utmost integrity, did not deserve the unfortunate outcome.
Dear reader,
It’s important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Doug. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Maureen to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her.. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.
I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement.. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the lawn. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support my wife. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Doug died suddenly on September 29 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Doug, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
Jim
Dear reader,
It’s important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Doug. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Maureen to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her.. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.
I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement.. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the lawn. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support my wife. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Doug died suddenly on September 29 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Doug, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
Jim
Joke bank is at 7
