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We are back having meetings in Springfield House. However, due to availability of the venue. The alternate week arrangement with Zoom may not be strictly adhered to. Some meetings may occur on other weekdays instead of customary Mondays. Please consult your calendar for changes.
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 Ros Hogan [email protected] by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
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 Ros Hogan [email protected] by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
Club Zoom Meetings
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Duty Roster
With COVID lockdowns now ending and even more restrictions being eased, effective 08/11/2021, we appreciate that many Club members may be eager to get out and about and take the chance to have a holiday. So, if you are going to be absent from meetings and events in the months up until July next year, please notify Janelle via email.
Equally now that we are back to face-to-face meetings at Springfield it’s important that we get back into the swing of advising Frank of numbers attending by the Thursday prior to Monday meetings. As per our existing RSVP procedures, if you are not attending you need to advise Ros Hogan otherwise you will be charged the cost of the meal.
Thanks for your patience and understanding with these matters – it’s all part of adjusting to life post COVID!
Equally now that we are back to face-to-face meetings at Springfield it’s important that we get back into the swing of advising Frank of numbers attending by the Thursday prior to Monday meetings. As per our existing RSVP procedures, if you are not attending you need to advise Ros Hogan otherwise you will be charged the cost of the meal.
Thanks for your patience and understanding with these matters – it’s all part of adjusting to life post COVID!
Do Browse Through This Website
This website is not just the bulletin. There are many useful information within. Please use the heading buttons at the top to the right of the Club's Rotary Logo and dropdown menus to navigate to other areas of interests. Just be aware that some information may not be up-to-date but come back often. It is a dynamic site and will be updated periodically.
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Petition for Guest Speaker recommendations
Please contact John Caruana if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club [email protected] Mob: 0417 394 854 |
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President Keith's Report 15 November 2021
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Unfortunately, Dame Barbara fell ill and was an apology. We listened to Jennifer Jones incoming R I President (2022-23). We are in good hands. If you missed the video, or merely wish to watch again, here is a link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKsJFf033eg&t=227s Last Friday the results of the SurveyMonkey on Acknowledgement of Country were supplied and for those that wish to see the results here is the link to the Excel sheet: RCWPHC Survey on Acknowledgement of Country The mini-book sale, on Saturday, was a wonderful event. I am sure several members, of the Club, enjoyed themselves raising funds for charity. Next week is a F-to-F meeting, and our Guest Speaker is Lynda Ben-Menashe, talking on The Jewish Experience – Bridge Building. Until then have a safe week. Keith |
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Learning And Development Officer
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Social Calendar 2021-2022
Friendship Lunches/Dinners -- The next round of Friendship Lunches/Dinners is scheduled for Weekend of 6th and 7th November.
Please update Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.
Car Run - scheduled for Sunday 21st November travelling around Windsor , Richmond and finishing at Kurmond for lunch. Many thanks to Alan Paynter.
Christmas Kris Kringle - Dinner on Tuesday 14th December at Springfield.
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President’s Lunch - Sunday 22nd January at Vanilla Cream at Amaroo Park
Lunch @ Il Lago Norwest - Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Book Sale Dinner - Saturday 12th March at WPH Sports Club
BBQ at Fagan Park - Monday 21st March
Tony Coote
Please update Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.
Car Run - scheduled for Sunday 21st November travelling around Windsor , Richmond and finishing at Kurmond for lunch. Many thanks to Alan Paynter.
Christmas Kris Kringle - Dinner on Tuesday 14th December at Springfield.
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President’s Lunch - Sunday 22nd January at Vanilla Cream at Amaroo Park
Lunch @ Il Lago Norwest - Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Book Sale Dinner - Saturday 12th March at WPH Sports Club
BBQ at Fagan Park - Monday 21st March
Tony Coote
THE GREAT ESCAPE
SUNDAY 21st November 2021
Off for a run in the country , meeting Dural Putt Putt, corner of Cranstons and Old Northern Road, Dural at 9a.m. for coffee/tea Scones Jam and Cream etc. after which we will proceed at a leisurely pace to explore the areas of Windsor,
Freemans Reach, Kurrajong, East Kurrajong, Tennyson and back to Kurmond where I have organised Lunch at
Kravings Restaurant, 452 Bells Line of Road Kurmond (4573 1211) at 12.30 p.m.
Cost of Lunch is $39.00 per person and is very good value..It includes Mains, either Chicken, Sirloin Steak or Salmon served alternately plus Bread and one Drink, other drinks at bar prices.
I will need numbers and a commitment from members.
I would ask you to pay into The Clubs General Account
BSB 633 000
Acc. No 16507 3016
Message - Car Run.
I will need to confirm numbers at Kravings by Tuesday 16th November .
Please confirm to me and pay the Club by that date.
We won’t have to brave the elements and sit on park benches like last year so come and enjoy a civilised lunch with your Rotary Friends.
Please contact me if you have any queries
Alan Paynter for Social Committee
[email protected] 0418 523 612
Freemans Reach, Kurrajong, East Kurrajong, Tennyson and back to Kurmond where I have organised Lunch at
Kravings Restaurant, 452 Bells Line of Road Kurmond (4573 1211) at 12.30 p.m.
Cost of Lunch is $39.00 per person and is very good value..It includes Mains, either Chicken, Sirloin Steak or Salmon served alternately plus Bread and one Drink, other drinks at bar prices.
I will need numbers and a commitment from members.
I would ask you to pay into The Clubs General Account
BSB 633 000
Acc. No 16507 3016
Message - Car Run.
I will need to confirm numbers at Kravings by Tuesday 16th November .
Please confirm to me and pay the Club by that date.
We won’t have to brave the elements and sit on park benches like last year so come and enjoy a civilised lunch with your Rotary Friends.
Please contact me if you have any queries
Alan Paynter for Social Committee
[email protected] 0418 523 612
Friendship Meals
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A relaxing afternoon. Anna and Sandor turned on a very Tasty Hungarian feast. A great way to get back to normal after lockdown! |
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Hosted by Alan and Lyn Paynter. It was a glorious afternoon catching up with Peter and Julianne Stanton, David and Jill Turnbull and ourselves. |
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Welfare Report
Night Report - 15 November 2021
Colin McGowan was the Sergeant of the night calling the order to start the meeting at 7:30 PM. Colin requested Alan Paynter to propose a toast to Rotary which giving thank you to all the doctors, nurses and scientists who done an excellent job during the height of the pandemic.
President’s Report:
President Keith welcomed all.
He mentioned the following in his welcoming address:
Guest Speaker Segment:
John Caruana introduced the speaker – Incoming RI President Jennifer Jones.
Jennifer Jones Rotary Zone 8 2021 Virtual Conference speaks on the future of Rotary.
Colin McGowan conducted trivia. It was a fun trivia night for all of us struggling to guess the correct answers. After the first 3 series of questions, all members are out and no winner. As a result, we have to re-start the trivia and after the 3rd series of 3 sets of trivia questions, President Keith won.
Closing Remarks by President Keith:
Alex Jugueta
Night Reporter
President’s Report:
President Keith welcomed all.
He mentioned the following in his welcoming address:
- The guest speaker Dame Barbara Abley called in sick. Dame Barbara is not well and apologises for the inconvenience caused. We hope to have her speak immediately post the AGM on the 8th of December.
- Cawas sent an apology for tonight.
- The SurveyMonkey on Acknowledgement of Country has most survey participants agreeing to the use of Acknowledgement at large or Special Meetings. Selected Variation C as the preferred format to use.
- The Board met with DG Lindsay last Wednesday night, gave a good presentation and received excellent feedback of 5 out 5 rating. He thanked Peter for his effort to allow a group of Directors to talk, and allow other individuals to Zoom in.
- David Turnbull has nothing to report on Foundation. However, he mentioned that he needed to talk to Cawas (who was not in attendance) that the packing time for the Tree of Joy is not possible on a Sunday on the 12th of December. The schedule will need to re-arrange a little bit and will need to talk to Cawas about this.
- Rosemarie Clarke reported on Youth Services. Online courses are available on the 4th, 5th, and 6th February. She reiterated and reminded members of RYPEN 2022 and asked everybody if we know any year 9/10 students who may be suitable to Club membership to this event.
- Janelle Craig reiterated the importance of advising if members would have upcoming leave of absences for the duty roster and attendance list to be kept up to date.
- Bob Davidson on behalf of Tony Coote’s absence reported that there are nine members paid for the Car Rally scheduled for Sunday 21/11/2021. However, Alan Paynter confirmed that there are twenty people registered to come and join the Sunday Car Rally. Bob also, mentioned that it looked like that the Saturday book sale generated $1400 gross revenue.
- Douglas Lam reminded members to Zoom log in 15 minutes earlier on the General Meeting on December 8.
- Edwina Ruff has nothing to report.
- Peter Stanton has nothing to report on International.
- Max Henderson was happy to report the result of the Saturday’s book sale. The gross revenue sale coming from book sale and plant sale is $1375. Expenses recorded are the payments for the use of the area and parking fees which resulted to net proceeds of $1260. He also mentioned that he is still waiting for the feedback from Electoral Office regarding permission to do a BBQ on Dec 4 election day.
Guest Speaker Segment:
John Caruana introduced the speaker – Incoming RI President Jennifer Jones.
Jennifer Jones Rotary Zone 8 2021 Virtual Conference speaks on the future of Rotary.
- Here is the link of her speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKsJFf033eg&t=227s
Colin McGowan conducted trivia. It was a fun trivia night for all of us struggling to guess the correct answers. After the first 3 series of questions, all members are out and no winner. As a result, we have to re-start the trivia and after the 3rd series of 3 sets of trivia questions, President Keith won.
Closing Remarks by President Keith:
- Thanks to John Caruana for arranging the Zone 8 presentation of Jennifer Jones as an alternative to Dame Barbara.
- Next week is face to face meeting. Guest Speaker is Lynda Ben-Menashe, talking about Experience in Bridge Building.
- He reminded members about the CAR Run this coming Sunday.
- Be safe.
Alex Jugueta
Night Reporter
 
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BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE
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Coming Soon
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Save this date 4th December 2021 -- Local Government Elections Potential (very likely) Sausage Sizzle at Eurambie Park Child Care Centre on Coonara Avenue |
TREE OF JOY
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Street Libraries Update
You may have noticed that street libraries are springing up in peoples’ gardens, especially if you have been doing a lot of walking as we have during the lockdown. It seems that the Board noticed too. They decided that it would be nice to have one, two, three - make it four at various locations.
A suitable design was sourced – like the one at the end of New Line Road but taller to accommodate a shelf.
Cawas provided some marine ply courtesy of mates’ rates at Bunnings and I went to Bunnings and Mitre10 about a dozen times to purchase the other bits.
So with the help of Peter and Tony we assembled the structures, I painted them and Colin Sharpe provided some polycarbonate for the windows. It took a while but they came together well.
Now we needed a post to fix them to. Bunnings had some woofy posts designed for post boxes but Mitre10 came up with galvanised beasts suitable as a foundation for a tower block.
An erection team was organised of David, George, Keith, Bob and me and we burst into action like a well oiled machine – well actually more like a council work gang with one person doing all the work and rest watching. We decided that Bev’s place was a good place to start since it is a relatively quiet street.
Bob came up with a crowbar the size of a tooth pick and we set about digging a hole in the incredibly hard ground. At about 400mm we decided to stop before we encountered a 33kV cable and set up the post in lots of rapid setting concrete.
Bev provided an excellent morning tea while we waited for the concrete to go hard.
Finally we lugged the box into place and bolted it down.
The only thing missing is the Rotary sign. This has been ordered and will be fixed later. It is large enough for the Amazon astronauts to read it on their next trip.
Colin Sharpe did a nice job of fixing his to his letter box and even painted the inside (they had already had two coats of lacquer but the paint is a nice touch and we fully expect Anne to install curtains).
Next week the council work gang is reassembling to install Carol’s library.
Thanks to the team and thanks to Bev, Carol and Colin Sharpe for providing the locations. The fourth will be fixed at the Uniting Church when Neville returns from wherever he is this week.
Tony Makin
A suitable design was sourced – like the one at the end of New Line Road but taller to accommodate a shelf.
Cawas provided some marine ply courtesy of mates’ rates at Bunnings and I went to Bunnings and Mitre10 about a dozen times to purchase the other bits.
So with the help of Peter and Tony we assembled the structures, I painted them and Colin Sharpe provided some polycarbonate for the windows. It took a while but they came together well.
Now we needed a post to fix them to. Bunnings had some woofy posts designed for post boxes but Mitre10 came up with galvanised beasts suitable as a foundation for a tower block.
An erection team was organised of David, George, Keith, Bob and me and we burst into action like a well oiled machine – well actually more like a council work gang with one person doing all the work and rest watching. We decided that Bev’s place was a good place to start since it is a relatively quiet street.
Bob came up with a crowbar the size of a tooth pick and we set about digging a hole in the incredibly hard ground. At about 400mm we decided to stop before we encountered a 33kV cable and set up the post in lots of rapid setting concrete.
Bev provided an excellent morning tea while we waited for the concrete to go hard.
Finally we lugged the box into place and bolted it down.
The only thing missing is the Rotary sign. This has been ordered and will be fixed later. It is large enough for the Amazon astronauts to read it on their next trip.
Colin Sharpe did a nice job of fixing his to his letter box and even painted the inside (they had already had two coats of lacquer but the paint is a nice touch and we fully expect Anne to install curtains).
Next week the council work gang is reassembling to install Carol’s library.
Thanks to the team and thanks to Bev, Carol and Colin Sharpe for providing the locations. The fourth will be fixed at the Uniting Church when Neville returns from wherever he is this week.
Tony Makin
The team continued their exploits
Erection of Street Library at Carol Russell's Business Premises
Erection of Street Library at Carol Russell's Business Premises
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Email From NTA
rom: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, 25 October 2021 9:08 AM
To: 'Peter Stanton'
Cc: 'Stephanie Heighes'; 'Keith Ball '; 'Tony Coote'
Subject: Thanks from the NTA
Dear Peter and the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Many thanks for your support for the NTA. Your donation helps to make a big difference to the lives of poor farming communities living in south east Indonesia.
The last 2 years have been particularly challenging for everyone. While it has been tough for our recipient communities we can take stock in the things we have been able to achieve:
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or clarification.
Once again many thanks for your support
Regards
Phil
Sent: Monday, 25 October 2021 9:08 AM
To: 'Peter Stanton'
Cc: 'Stephanie Heighes'; 'Keith Ball '; 'Tony Coote'
Subject: Thanks from the NTA
Dear Peter and the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Many thanks for your support for the NTA. Your donation helps to make a big difference to the lives of poor farming communities living in south east Indonesia.
The last 2 years have been particularly challenging for everyone. While it has been tough for our recipient communities we can take stock in the things we have been able to achieve:
- We have just celebrated our 30th birthday. We have been successfully implementing programs in Indonesia for 3 decades.
- Our COVID and cyclone appeals have been our most successful appeals ever, raising collectively some $25 000. This has allowed us to quickly and easily roll out COVID messaging and prevention measures including hand washing stations, soap, posters and banners into all of our schools and communities. We are currently working with communities and local governments to help NTA supported schools severely impacted by the Cyclone Sejora to bounce back to full capacity.
- We held our most successful fund raising dinner ever with 122 attendees and we raised $8000.
- Our peak partner, NTA Indonesia, has shown great capacity and resourcefulness to maintain our activities around the COVID restrictions and while NTA is unable to visit Indonesia.
- Our new program to promote traditional ikat weaving continues to expand and to attract high interest. This is aimed directly at improving livelihoods for women. We provide sewing machines and run training to diversify products, and improve quality and marketing.
- Our management systems continue to improve through the development of our computerised database systems. NTA Indonesia now uses tablets to record activity progress and photographs and to record answers to questions. This information is uploaded to the cloud providing real time information flow to NTA in Australia.
- We work to continuously improve our efforts to protect vulnerable people and to focus greater effort on those in need. We have developed improved systems and are providing training and guidance to our Indonesian counterparts.
- COVID has re energised and accelerated our efforts in health and sanitation. These are preventative measures not just for COVID but also for a host of other diseases and health issues prevalent in the region.
- WE will report our efforts for 2020-21 in our annual report which should be available in December.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or clarification.
Once again many thanks for your support
Regards
Phil
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Westmead Institute of Medical Research
“COVID -19 Variants and Vaccines, the Lockdown update”
COVID-19: Variants & Vaccines, the Lockdown Update - YouTube
The presentation was accurate as of 9th July 2021. Some widening of the age group acceptability for the AstraZeneca vaccine have been made since that presentation date.
The 2 main speakers were Internationally renowned experts in immunology and vaccine development, Professor Tony Cunningham and Professor Sarah Palmer.
I have attached a link to that presentation. It is well worth watching.
I also took some Notes and attach for those who only wish to get a quick grab - but the notes don’t do the presentation justice.
Kind Regards
Colin McGowan
The 2 main speakers were Internationally renowned experts in immunology and vaccine development, Professor Tony Cunningham and Professor Sarah Palmer.
I have attached a link to that presentation. It is well worth watching.
I also took some Notes and attach for those who only wish to get a quick grab - but the notes don’t do the presentation justice.
Kind Regards
Colin McGowan
Humour of the week
Really? You've got to be.......
.1.Why?
Do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left?
BECAUSE
When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich.
Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left.
Because wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right!
And that's where women's buttons have remained since.
2. WHY?
Why do ships and aircraft use 'mayday' as their call for help?
BECAUSE
This comes from the French word m'aidez - meaning 'help me' -
And is pronounced, approximately, 'mayday.'
3. WHY?
Why are zero scores in tennis called 'love'?
BECAUSE
In France, where tennis became popular, the round zero on the scoreboard looked like an egg
And was called 'l'oeuf,' which is French for 'the egg.'
When tennis was introduced in the US, Americans (naturally), mispronounced it 'love.'
4. WHY?
Why do X's at the end of a letter signify kisses?
BECAUSE
In the Middle Ages, when many people were unable to read or write,
Documents were often signed using an X. Kissing the X represented an oath to fulfill obligations
Specified in the document. The X and the kiss eventually became synonymous.
5. WHY?
Why is shifting responsibility to someone else called passing the buck'?
BECAUSE
In card games, it was once customary to pass an item, called a buck,
From player to player to indicate whose turn it was to deal.
If a player did not wish to assume the responsibility of dealing,
He would 'pass the buck' to the next player.
6. WHY?
Why do people clink their glasses before drinking a toast?
BECAUSE
In earlier times it used to be common for someone to try to kill an enemy by offering him
A poisoned drink. To prove to a guest that a drink was safe, it became customary for a guest
To pour a small amount of his drink into the glass of the host Both men would drink it simultaneously.
When a guest trusted his host, he would only touch or clink the host's glass with his own.
7. WHY?
Why are people in the public eye said to be 'in the limelight'?
BECAUSE
Invented in 1825, limelight was used in lighthouses and theatres by burning a cylinder of lime
Which produced a brilliant light.
In the theatre, a performer 'in the limelight' was the center of attention.
8. WHY?
Why is someone who is feeling great 'on cloud nine'?
BECAUSE
Types of clouds are numbered according to the altitudes they attain, with nine being the highest cloud.
If someone is said to be on cloud nine, that person is floating well above worldly cares.
9. WHY?
In golf, where did the term 'Caddie' come from?
BECAUSE
When Mary Queen of Scots went to France as a young girl, Louis, King of France,
Learned that she loved the Scots game 'golf.'
He had the first course outside of Scotland built for her enjoyment.
To make sure she was properly chaperoned (and guarded) while she played,
Louis hired cadets from a military school to accompany her.
Mary liked this a lot and when she returned to Scotland (not a very good idea in the long run), she took the practice with her.
In French, the word cadet is pronounced 'ca-day' and the Scots changed it into caddie.
10. WHY?
Why are many coin collection jar banks shaped like pigs?
BECAUSE
Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of dense orange clay called 'pygg'.
When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks.'
When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a container that resembled a pig.
And it caught on.
BIG CHEEKS
Bet you don't know "Big cheeks".
Big cheeks. A grandson of slaves, a boy was born in a poor neighborhood of New Orleans known as the "Back of Town." His father abandoned the family when the child was an infant. His mother became a prostitute and the boy and his sister had to live with their grandmother.
Early in life he proved to be gifted for music and with three other kids he sang in the streets of New Orleans. His first gains were coins that were thrown to them.
A Jewish family, Karnofsky, who had emigrated from Lithuania to the USA, had pity for the 7-year-old boy and brought him into their home. Initially giving 'work' in the house, to feed this hungry child. There he remained and slept in this Jewish family's home where, for the first time in his life, he was treated with kindness and tenderness. When he went to bed, Mrs. Karnovsky sang him a Russian lullaby that he would sing with her. Later, he learned to sing and play several Russian and Jewish songs. Over time, this boy became the adopted son of this family.
The Karnofskys gave him money to buy his first musical instrument; as was the custom in the Jewish families.
They sincerely admired his musical talent. Later, when he became a professional musician and composer, he used these Jewish melodies in compositions, such as St. James Infirmary and Go Down Moses.
The young black boy grew up and wrote a book about this Jewish family who had adopted him in 1907. In memory of this family and until the end of his life, he wore a Star of David and said that in this family, he had learned "how to live real life and determination."
You might recognize his name. This little boy was called: Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong.
Louis Armstrong proudly spoke fluent Yiddish! And "Satchmo" is Yiddish for "Big Cheeks"!
And I'll bet you didn't know any of this.
Do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left?
BECAUSE
When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich.
Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left.
Because wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right!
And that's where women's buttons have remained since.
2. WHY?
Why do ships and aircraft use 'mayday' as their call for help?
BECAUSE
This comes from the French word m'aidez - meaning 'help me' -
And is pronounced, approximately, 'mayday.'
3. WHY?
Why are zero scores in tennis called 'love'?
BECAUSE
In France, where tennis became popular, the round zero on the scoreboard looked like an egg
And was called 'l'oeuf,' which is French for 'the egg.'
When tennis was introduced in the US, Americans (naturally), mispronounced it 'love.'
4. WHY?
Why do X's at the end of a letter signify kisses?
BECAUSE
In the Middle Ages, when many people were unable to read or write,
Documents were often signed using an X. Kissing the X represented an oath to fulfill obligations
Specified in the document. The X and the kiss eventually became synonymous.
5. WHY?
Why is shifting responsibility to someone else called passing the buck'?
BECAUSE
In card games, it was once customary to pass an item, called a buck,
From player to player to indicate whose turn it was to deal.
If a player did not wish to assume the responsibility of dealing,
He would 'pass the buck' to the next player.
6. WHY?
Why do people clink their glasses before drinking a toast?
BECAUSE
In earlier times it used to be common for someone to try to kill an enemy by offering him
A poisoned drink. To prove to a guest that a drink was safe, it became customary for a guest
To pour a small amount of his drink into the glass of the host Both men would drink it simultaneously.
When a guest trusted his host, he would only touch or clink the host's glass with his own.
7. WHY?
Why are people in the public eye said to be 'in the limelight'?
BECAUSE
Invented in 1825, limelight was used in lighthouses and theatres by burning a cylinder of lime
Which produced a brilliant light.
In the theatre, a performer 'in the limelight' was the center of attention.
8. WHY?
Why is someone who is feeling great 'on cloud nine'?
BECAUSE
Types of clouds are numbered according to the altitudes they attain, with nine being the highest cloud.
If someone is said to be on cloud nine, that person is floating well above worldly cares.
9. WHY?
In golf, where did the term 'Caddie' come from?
BECAUSE
When Mary Queen of Scots went to France as a young girl, Louis, King of France,
Learned that she loved the Scots game 'golf.'
He had the first course outside of Scotland built for her enjoyment.
To make sure she was properly chaperoned (and guarded) while she played,
Louis hired cadets from a military school to accompany her.
Mary liked this a lot and when she returned to Scotland (not a very good idea in the long run), she took the practice with her.
In French, the word cadet is pronounced 'ca-day' and the Scots changed it into caddie.
10. WHY?
Why are many coin collection jar banks shaped like pigs?
BECAUSE
Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of dense orange clay called 'pygg'.
When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks.'
When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a container that resembled a pig.
And it caught on.
BIG CHEEKS
Bet you don't know "Big cheeks".
Big cheeks. A grandson of slaves, a boy was born in a poor neighborhood of New Orleans known as the "Back of Town." His father abandoned the family when the child was an infant. His mother became a prostitute and the boy and his sister had to live with their grandmother.
Early in life he proved to be gifted for music and with three other kids he sang in the streets of New Orleans. His first gains were coins that were thrown to them.
A Jewish family, Karnofsky, who had emigrated from Lithuania to the USA, had pity for the 7-year-old boy and brought him into their home. Initially giving 'work' in the house, to feed this hungry child. There he remained and slept in this Jewish family's home where, for the first time in his life, he was treated with kindness and tenderness. When he went to bed, Mrs. Karnovsky sang him a Russian lullaby that he would sing with her. Later, he learned to sing and play several Russian and Jewish songs. Over time, this boy became the adopted son of this family.
The Karnofskys gave him money to buy his first musical instrument; as was the custom in the Jewish families.
They sincerely admired his musical talent. Later, when he became a professional musician and composer, he used these Jewish melodies in compositions, such as St. James Infirmary and Go Down Moses.
The young black boy grew up and wrote a book about this Jewish family who had adopted him in 1907. In memory of this family and until the end of his life, he wore a Star of David and said that in this family, he had learned "how to live real life and determination."
You might recognize his name. This little boy was called: Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong.
Louis Armstrong proudly spoke fluent Yiddish! And "Satchmo" is Yiddish for "Big Cheeks"!
And I'll bet you didn't know any of this.
Covid Safe food handling
Training is on-line and takes about 20 minutes – so a few could do it
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-awareness-food-service-training
The training has been developed for anyone working in NSW food retail and food service businesses and covers key measures recommended for COVID-19 control. Key topics addressed:
There is a 20 question multiple-choice quiz at the end.
A ‘COVID-19 awareness for food service’ acknowledgement certificate will be emailed to all participants who complete the quiz.
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-awareness-food-service-training
The training has been developed for anyone working in NSW food retail and food service businesses and covers key measures recommended for COVID-19 control. Key topics addressed:
- COVID-19 Introduction and background
- Infection, signs and symptoms
- Self-protective measures
- Protective measures for premises and personal hygiene
- Cleaning and sanitation practices
- Social distancing measures
- Record keeping.
There is a 20 question multiple-choice quiz at the end.
A ‘COVID-19 awareness for food service’ acknowledgement certificate will be emailed to all participants who complete the quiz.
... and We Should be Covid Safe at Our Activities
Centurion Program and Centurion Membership application
We are now in a new Rotary Year. Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
How you can become a Rotary Foundation Centurion?
Centurion Program Donation Instructions for WPHC Rotary Club - 2020.
How you can become a Rotary Foundation Centurion?
Centurion Program Donation Instructions for WPHC Rotary Club - 2020.
Club Calendar
Editor's Note: If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.
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Bulletin Editor - Douglas
Meetings |
Monday 6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158
and Zoom Monday 7:15 for 7:30pm - on alternate weeks - see Club Program for details. |
Apologies |
For Springfield meetings, If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Ros. Email: [email protected] before 1pm on the Thursday before the meeting.
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For Springfield House meetings - if you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
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Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
TO BE UPDATED POST COVID LOCK DOWN
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The Book Sale March 2020
As the result of a lot of hard work the March Book Sale was a great success, especially from the organisers Andrew Little, Max Henderson, Neville Hansen and Rosemary Clarke. Funds raised exceeded $15,000. 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 2019
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 12 & 13 October raising a 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.. |
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 Keith (0478 599 155) Club Details: Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at Springfield House (Suspended until further notice due to Covid) Arrive 6:30pm Start 7:00pm End 9:00pm 245 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2128 Australia Welcome to call Carol or Keith to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead |
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