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Monday 21st August
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PNG and Days for Girls - Lynne Shori
Partners Night
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Saturday 26th August
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TRIVIA NIGHT
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Monday 28th August
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No Meeting after Trivia Night
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Monday 4th September
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mindDogs - Tony Edwards
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Duty Roster
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20th August
26th August
11th September
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Radio Active Live
Trivia Night
John Hewko - General Secretary to RI & Foundation
Joint sitting at Pennant Hills Golf Club with Beecroft and other clubs. Timing 6:30pm for 7:00pm |
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"Time to tune in to Radio Active Live"
The social committee is offering you the opportunity to go to see a series of “Radio Plays” performed live at the Hills Lodge on Sunday 20 August at 3pm. We have been a couple times before. They are extremely funny and enjoyable, enacting short radio plays and radio advertisements complete with sound effects. The sort of thing our parents (or Grandparents) enjoyed.
The cost is $27.50 including a full afternoon tea. See the attached flyer and the following email.
If you would like to come please pay at our next Rotary meeting. If you are an apology and would like to come please email me asap and transfer the funds to WPHC Rotary General Account BSB 062 890 Account No 10052963 With ”Radio and your name” in the description. Please ensure that you have the correct account.
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The cost is $27.50 including a full afternoon tea. See the attached flyer and the following email.
If you would like to come please pay at our next Rotary meeting. If you are an apology and would like to come please email me asap and transfer the funds to WPHC Rotary General Account BSB 062 890 Account No 10052963 With ”Radio and your name” in the description. Please ensure that you have the correct account.
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We're looking for generous volunteers like you to donate their time on Saturday, 19 August, at the GWS Giants' match at Spotless Stadium.
Thanks to the Giants' game day sponsors, Dyldam, and Channel 7, the game day is also going to be an exciting and unique way to fundraise for the House!
Stars from across Channel 7 will be on hand in the hours leading up to the game to host a Facebook Live telethon, with challenges and activities running all afternoon, and fantastic prizes up for grabs.
All that's missing is YOU! Read on to see how you can be part of the day.
It's a sad fact that not every family with a seriously ill child can find accommodation at Ronald McDonald House Westmead when their child needs hospital treatment, simply because there are not enough beds.
This fundraising Live-a-thon will go towards the remaining $2 million needed to complete the new, 60-room Ronald McDonald House Westmead, which will accommodate more than 1,360 families per year.
It's a fantastic opportunity for the House to get support from the GWS Giants and the 7 News community, and we would love your help to collect donations around the Stadium on game day!
Of course, all volunteers receive a free ticket to the GWS Giants v West Coast Eagles match, so you can arrive early to catch some of the action, or stay after your shift.
When: Saturday, 19 August, 2017
Where: Spotless Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Time: Shifts run from 2pm-5pm, or from 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Dress: Neat casual clothes, closed-toe shoes, pants or jeans and appropriate t shirt. The House will provide identification.
Sound good? If you are keen to volunteer, please contact Corporate Programs Coordinator Josh Binns on: 9845 0600 or [email protected]
Thanks to the Giants' game day sponsors, Dyldam, and Channel 7, the game day is also going to be an exciting and unique way to fundraise for the House!
Stars from across Channel 7 will be on hand in the hours leading up to the game to host a Facebook Live telethon, with challenges and activities running all afternoon, and fantastic prizes up for grabs.
All that's missing is YOU! Read on to see how you can be part of the day.
It's a sad fact that not every family with a seriously ill child can find accommodation at Ronald McDonald House Westmead when their child needs hospital treatment, simply because there are not enough beds.
This fundraising Live-a-thon will go towards the remaining $2 million needed to complete the new, 60-room Ronald McDonald House Westmead, which will accommodate more than 1,360 families per year.
It's a fantastic opportunity for the House to get support from the GWS Giants and the 7 News community, and we would love your help to collect donations around the Stadium on game day!
Of course, all volunteers receive a free ticket to the GWS Giants v West Coast Eagles match, so you can arrive early to catch some of the action, or stay after your shift.
When: Saturday, 19 August, 2017
Where: Spotless Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Time: Shifts run from 2pm-5pm, or from 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Dress: Neat casual clothes, closed-toe shoes, pants or jeans and appropriate t shirt. The House will provide identification.
Sound good? If you are keen to volunteer, please contact Corporate Programs Coordinator Josh Binns on: 9845 0600 or [email protected]
Trivia Night
Travellers Diary
Hi All, Well we are now starting to feel the cold over night so out with the Doona which we have not used for the last two months. From our final destination in far North Queensland we are now 800 kms south east of Karumba where it was a comfortable in the 32oC daytime and 25oC overnight. Now camped on the edge of Theresa Creek Dam in a camping area, set aside by the local shire council for fully self contained caravans and motorhomes. As there isn't any power, town water or sewage outlets available on the individual sites we bring our fresh water or use the water from rain water tanks which is rationed only for drinking. For washing purposes we use bore water or that pumped from the dam.
Our journey from Karumba has taken us through some very interesting country side, including drought declared area, ancient volcanic eruptions, cattle grazing properties, and now from Charters Towers to Collinsville, the gold mines of the 1880's have turned into massive open cut coal mines with 3 kms long trains taking export coal to the coast. The inland water ways around here attract many types of birds and ducks that feed on the marine life and vegetation that we see from our camp site, while waiting to catch red claw Yabbies in the opera house trap. The sun is now high in the sky and the day is 25oC which is making our camping stay around the dam enjoyable.
Regards Howard and Megan
Our journey from Karumba has taken us through some very interesting country side, including drought declared area, ancient volcanic eruptions, cattle grazing properties, and now from Charters Towers to Collinsville, the gold mines of the 1880's have turned into massive open cut coal mines with 3 kms long trains taking export coal to the coast. The inland water ways around here attract many types of birds and ducks that feed on the marine life and vegetation that we see from our camp site, while waiting to catch red claw Yabbies in the opera house trap. The sun is now high in the sky and the day is 25oC which is making our camping stay around the dam enjoyable.
Regards Howard and Megan
Pavilion Theatre - "Ladies in Lavender" - Wednesday 20th September
On behalf of the Rotary Club of North Rocks, you and your club members and friends to join us at the Pavilion Theatre on
Wednesday 20th September for their next production "Ladies in Lavender".
The cost is $25 per person.
Wine and cheese will be served from 7:30pm.
If interested please refer to Max who will have to finalise numbers by 10th September.
Wednesday 20th September for their next production "Ladies in Lavender".
The cost is $25 per person.
Wine and cheese will be served from 7:30pm.
If interested please refer to Max who will have to finalise numbers by 10th September.
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When the Widdington sisters discover an unconscious stranger on the beach and nurse him back to health their ordered life of cocoa before bed and the village jumble sale is transformed.
With a smattering of German between them, the sisters communicate with their patient – often with very humorous results and the assistance of the forthright housekeeper – and discover he is a promising young violinist.
Along with his music Andreas brings a sense of mischief and fun as well as an unsettling ability to stir up lost feelings of love and longing. The unsettled household is further disrupted when a visiting artist overhears Andreas playing the violin, presenting an opportunity that must be seized . . .
With a smattering of German between them, the sisters communicate with their patient – often with very humorous results and the assistance of the forthright housekeeper – and discover he is a promising young violinist.
Along with his music Andreas brings a sense of mischief and fun as well as an unsettling ability to stir up lost feelings of love and longing. The unsettled household is further disrupted when a visiting artist overhears Andreas playing the violin, presenting an opportunity that must be seized . . .
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Significant Club fundraising events during the year
The Book Sale March 2017. 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 $13,000. Well done.
2016 Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 27 August 2016 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support.
2017 Event is on 26th August
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 27 August 2016 at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support.
2017 Event is on 26th August
The Garage Sale
We have just had a very successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 8/9 October raising a record gross of over $30k. The combination of good planning and benign weather contributed to this result.
We have just had a very successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 8/9 October raising a record gross of over $30k. The combination of good planning and benign weather contributed to this result.
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..
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 Jilda.
Phone 8484 7106 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting.
Phone 8484 7106 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting.
If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
President's Report
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President Colin welcomed members and the guest speakers Brett and Teresa Murray.
Business Items tonight were: 1) Charlie – President Colin thanked the 14 ladies who have volunteered to provide evening meals 3 days per week on a roster basis. Anne will advise when the meals need to start and circulate the roster. Charlie will be at home until next Saturday. Colin McGowan provided further information. 2) Board Meeting - Key outcomes: a. Honorary membership to be bestowed on Brian Furrer next Monday. b. A cost estimate to renovate the BBQ trailer to be obtained. c. Some of our sponsors have elected not to continue this year. Could members please consider who may be willing to become sponsors and advise Andrew. The Board agreed that donors of goods and services be invited to be listed as Club sponsors. d. Peter Stanton is putting a lot of effort into meeting with other clubs looking for international opportunities. e. Next Big Thing Project – The committee is continuing to look for a project – nothing identified yet. Looking will continue to simmer along until something turns up. f. 22 Members have responded to the Membership Survey. Keith is still happy to receive your response. g. Max to investigate a potential tree planting project that Chatswood Sunrise has been running in conjunction with Landcare for some years. |
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3) Mirvac Staff at Cherrybrook Shopping Centre have invited the club to assist them with their National Mirvac Community Day on October 30th . A BBQ at Anglicare Castle Hill and gardening at Taldumande Pennant Hills were identified as possible projects. Cawas provided further information.
4) Zone Presidents Meeting:
a. Zone members are Pennant Hills, Norwest Sunrise, Beecroft, Castle Hill, North Rocks and ourselves
b. Objective is to hold joint meetings & run joint projects
5) No meeting on Aug 28 after Trivia night so please come along to the Trivia night for fun and fellowship.
6) Occasional meetings without speakers will be held throughout the year. The intent is to allow more fellowship. It is possible that they may include impromptu member participation in the form of a no-more-than one minute response from all members to a question from the president. For example – what was you first job, what was your first car, where was the first house you owned. Etc.
7) Ronald McDonald House Support: Members were reminded about the email from Douglas Lam re helping collect donations at GWS Giants Match (AFL) at Olympic Park this Saturday.
8) Rotary Board Training: The President of North Rocks Rotary is running an Advisory Board training session on Sat Sept 9th from 8.30 to 11.30 am at Hornsby RSL. It is free for Rotary members. If any non-board member wants to attend please let me know.
Thank you all for coming along this evening. Have a great week making a difference until we meet again next Monday for more run and fellowship. Next Monday is a partners night. Lynne Shori will be speaking about PNG and Days for Girls. An Honorary Membership will be bestowed upon Brian Furrer.
Colin
Night Report
Night Report – Monday 14th August 2017
John Tchetchenian stood in for Ricardo as sergeant for the night. Paul started grace, Barry gave the toast.
Then President Colin welcomed everyone and gave a brief summary of club items of interest:
· There was a board meeting last week. It was agreed to make Brian Furrer an honorary member. This will be at next week’s member meeting.
· At the BBQ last week it was identified the BBQ trailer needs work – a focus item
· We have fewer sponsors. If you have any suggestions, contact Andrew
· Peter Stanton has visited lots of clubs, looking for a suitable International project
· We are still looking for the Big Project – hopefully we’ll have one this summer
· Keith has received back 22 member surveys. If you still have one to do, please send it in
· Chatswood Surprise has a tree planting project – Max is having a looking
· At the District Presidents meeting agreed our zone (Castle Hill, Norwest Sunrise, The Hills and us) will hold a joint meeting – to explore joint projects
· Our Club Trivia night is Sat 26 August. There will be no meeting Monday 28th.
· The Club will trial a no speaker meeting with more member talks and more socialising
· Douglas has sent out details of a Ronald McDonald fundraiser at Olympic Park looking for support
· District is Running training for board members on Sep 9th. This is open to anyone – let Colin know if interested.
Cawas then discussed the following (Community):
· Brian used to run Tree of Joy. We need a new coordinator and looking for volunteers
· “Be careful what you wish”! Cherrybrook Shops wanted to do something for the community. Cawas suggested a seniors BBQ. They thought it a great idea, and now we are doing it:
o At ARV on Monday 30th Oct, catering for 100 people.
· We want more hands on projects, so Cawas will seek a project from Taldemunde
Andrew: “in 2 weeks the Trivia Night will be over!
· 71 members/partners are booked – there are still several who haven’t indicated yet
· Glenhaven RC have booked a table, and various Probus clubs (Includes the one we sponsor)
· 150 have booked so far – we need 50 more to equal last year
· So invite your friends, relies, neighbours and book a table
Max spoke of 2 theatre events:
· Radio Active live – 6 members are going to Hills Lodge Sun 20th August.
· North Rocks RC and The Pavillion have reserved the 20th Sep show of Ladies in Lavender as a Rotary event - $25 per ticket
Rosemary is still collecting Woolies Learn and Earn tokens – ask for them at the checkout
Barry:
· Thanks for those who have given 5 min speeches topic sheets
· We are lookin at BH Tafe again. Tue or Thur (agreed Tue is best) in place of the Monday meeting. Cost around $36 and limited to about 40 – always an excellent night
Colin McGowan: Charlie has had a breakdown. She is in good spirits and determined to get through it – she is going into a clinic. Club members have rallied and offered meals, and any other assistance – support from the Club is great. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Colin added that for now, Barry is looking after Marketing, and Linda looking after Facebook.
Colin Baxter: Member talk “a memorable happening”
Timeframe Nov-Dec 1988, Colin joined National Mutual which was experiencing significant UK growth. Colin was offered a position in the UK which he accepted.
There were 3 trips to the UK, the 3rd was via New York, 2 days of work, one of pleasure then on to London. While Colin was out shopping with the girls, Gwen took a call from British Airways to say the flight the next day was cancelled, but they could get on an alternate Concord flight. Gwen couldn’t commit. When Colin got back he couldn’t believe his luck…. A big “YES”.
The flight was amazing. Not only faster (23 miles/min) but also higher (you see the curvature of the earth) than conventional aircraft. ….a truly “memorable happening”
Then Sgt John introduced our guests, Brett and Terrisa Murray, Founding Executive Director of Make Bullying History Foundation. Brett gave a very animated talk.
Bullying is misunderstood – it is long term violence or threat of violence.
Australia experiences 2,500 suicides pa, mostly children and younger men. Many instances are brought about from bullying. Brett and Terrisa got involved over 13 years ago from their personal bullying experiences. They have supplied over $100k of backpack kits for women impacted by domestic violence and Westmead Hospital asked for packs specifically for teens.
Cronulla Sharks are a signature partner – they have presented to the team, and the team are an ideal male role model.
Boys are bullies because they have low self esteem. Girls have a better feeling of self worth if they feel protected. These can be fixed, and the schools program is very effective, it gets results.
Now they present at schools all over the country and NZ, at corporate level.
They are based in the Hills, and are now focussed on schools in the Hills.
They are a registered charity and have published five books (international). Read more at www.makebullyinghistory.org
Paul L. won the raffle & Tony C. won “heads & tails”. Rosemary was the “barrell girl”, collecting fines – John did rather well.
Pres Colin did a wrap-up and David started off the national anthem.
Night Reporter: Bob Davison
John Tchetchenian stood in for Ricardo as sergeant for the night. Paul started grace, Barry gave the toast.
Then President Colin welcomed everyone and gave a brief summary of club items of interest:
· There was a board meeting last week. It was agreed to make Brian Furrer an honorary member. This will be at next week’s member meeting.
· At the BBQ last week it was identified the BBQ trailer needs work – a focus item
· We have fewer sponsors. If you have any suggestions, contact Andrew
· Peter Stanton has visited lots of clubs, looking for a suitable International project
· We are still looking for the Big Project – hopefully we’ll have one this summer
· Keith has received back 22 member surveys. If you still have one to do, please send it in
· Chatswood Surprise has a tree planting project – Max is having a looking
· At the District Presidents meeting agreed our zone (Castle Hill, Norwest Sunrise, The Hills and us) will hold a joint meeting – to explore joint projects
· Our Club Trivia night is Sat 26 August. There will be no meeting Monday 28th.
· The Club will trial a no speaker meeting with more member talks and more socialising
· Douglas has sent out details of a Ronald McDonald fundraiser at Olympic Park looking for support
· District is Running training for board members on Sep 9th. This is open to anyone – let Colin know if interested.
Cawas then discussed the following (Community):
· Brian used to run Tree of Joy. We need a new coordinator and looking for volunteers
· “Be careful what you wish”! Cherrybrook Shops wanted to do something for the community. Cawas suggested a seniors BBQ. They thought it a great idea, and now we are doing it:
o At ARV on Monday 30th Oct, catering for 100 people.
· We want more hands on projects, so Cawas will seek a project from Taldemunde
Andrew: “in 2 weeks the Trivia Night will be over!
· 71 members/partners are booked – there are still several who haven’t indicated yet
· Glenhaven RC have booked a table, and various Probus clubs (Includes the one we sponsor)
· 150 have booked so far – we need 50 more to equal last year
· So invite your friends, relies, neighbours and book a table
Max spoke of 2 theatre events:
· Radio Active live – 6 members are going to Hills Lodge Sun 20th August.
· North Rocks RC and The Pavillion have reserved the 20th Sep show of Ladies in Lavender as a Rotary event - $25 per ticket
Rosemary is still collecting Woolies Learn and Earn tokens – ask for them at the checkout
Barry:
· Thanks for those who have given 5 min speeches topic sheets
· We are lookin at BH Tafe again. Tue or Thur (agreed Tue is best) in place of the Monday meeting. Cost around $36 and limited to about 40 – always an excellent night
Colin McGowan: Charlie has had a breakdown. She is in good spirits and determined to get through it – she is going into a clinic. Club members have rallied and offered meals, and any other assistance – support from the Club is great. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Colin added that for now, Barry is looking after Marketing, and Linda looking after Facebook.
Colin Baxter: Member talk “a memorable happening”
Timeframe Nov-Dec 1988, Colin joined National Mutual which was experiencing significant UK growth. Colin was offered a position in the UK which he accepted.
There were 3 trips to the UK, the 3rd was via New York, 2 days of work, one of pleasure then on to London. While Colin was out shopping with the girls, Gwen took a call from British Airways to say the flight the next day was cancelled, but they could get on an alternate Concord flight. Gwen couldn’t commit. When Colin got back he couldn’t believe his luck…. A big “YES”.
The flight was amazing. Not only faster (23 miles/min) but also higher (you see the curvature of the earth) than conventional aircraft. ….a truly “memorable happening”
Then Sgt John introduced our guests, Brett and Terrisa Murray, Founding Executive Director of Make Bullying History Foundation. Brett gave a very animated talk.
Bullying is misunderstood – it is long term violence or threat of violence.
Australia experiences 2,500 suicides pa, mostly children and younger men. Many instances are brought about from bullying. Brett and Terrisa got involved over 13 years ago from their personal bullying experiences. They have supplied over $100k of backpack kits for women impacted by domestic violence and Westmead Hospital asked for packs specifically for teens.
Cronulla Sharks are a signature partner – they have presented to the team, and the team are an ideal male role model.
Boys are bullies because they have low self esteem. Girls have a better feeling of self worth if they feel protected. These can be fixed, and the schools program is very effective, it gets results.
Now they present at schools all over the country and NZ, at corporate level.
They are based in the Hills, and are now focussed on schools in the Hills.
They are a registered charity and have published five books (international). Read more at www.makebullyinghistory.org
Paul L. won the raffle & Tony C. won “heads & tails”. Rosemary was the “barrell girl”, collecting fines – John did rather well.
Pres Colin did a wrap-up and David started off the national anthem.
Night Reporter: Bob Davison
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This Week's Humour
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Golden Years
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As we slowly move through our “golden years” and retirement, we need to keep ourselves occupied with small projects... like this guy!
But please, for your sake and others you love, be careful! I know, I saw it right away too... No safety glasses or hearing protection. And, I caught something else that is really very important. He has no gloves on - if that pull-cord breaks or his hands slip he could smack himself right in the face. I might be up there in age but I am still sharp as a tack. Stay sharp, my friends Colin S |
Cowboys Tombstone
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