Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
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Upcoming Events
Next Meetings
Youth Night &
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Monday 24 Feb 2020 |
BBQ Social Meeting |
Monday 2 Mar 2020 |
Heritage Park, Heritage Park Road (off old Castle Hill Road) Castle Hill
Staring at 6.00pm
The park has been refurbished at a cost of more than $3.4 million. The new-look park was officially opened by Her Excellency Prof Marie Bashir,
Governor of New South Wales, in March 2004 and features excellent interpretative signage on the colourful history of this park.
The park’s features include concrete walking tracks, picnic areas, playground and public toilets in a heritage-listed site within a bushland setting.
With its 20 hectares of rolling landscaped hills and remnant Blue Gum forest, Heritage Park is a great location for family picnicking, walking and
learning about nature. It is the birthplace of Castle Hill.
This is a social night, with only essential business.
For those that attended last year, it’s the same venue and location within the park.
Given we can’t reserve our facilities if anyone can get there early!
Any questions please refer to Max Henderson.
Note; this is in lieu of our meeting at Springfield
Staring at 6.00pm
- BYO everything, plus although undercover seating and tables are provided, include some foldup chairs
- Invitation is extended to families, not just partners
- With benefit of daylight saving, start time 6.00pm
- Toilets are closed on dusk (about 8.00pm in March)
- Free, yes free, no cover charge
- Free parking available close to our location within the park, off Heritage Park Road
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The park has been refurbished at a cost of more than $3.4 million. The new-look park was officially opened by Her Excellency Prof Marie Bashir,
Governor of New South Wales, in March 2004 and features excellent interpretative signage on the colourful history of this park.
The park’s features include concrete walking tracks, picnic areas, playground and public toilets in a heritage-listed site within a bushland setting.
With its 20 hectares of rolling landscaped hills and remnant Blue Gum forest, Heritage Park is a great location for family picnicking, walking and
learning about nature. It is the birthplace of Castle Hill.
This is a social night, with only essential business.
For those that attended last year, it’s the same venue and location within the park.
Given we can’t reserve our facilities if anyone can get there early!
Any questions please refer to Max Henderson.
Note; this is in lieu of our meeting at Springfield
Upcoming Events
Glenhaven have provided ongoing support for our Trivia Nights for at least six years and generally take two to three tables. This is an opportunity for us to reciprocate.
Please see Andrew or Max if interested.
Please see Andrew or Max if interested.
Assistance for Bushfire Victims and Firefighters
The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook have discussed a number of options to assist our Bushfire victims and Firefighters. The NSW and VIC Governments are indicating they do not want any more physical donations of goods as they are overwhelmed and are recommending donating cash.
If you would like to donate, attached is the link to the RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) page where you can donate through Rotary and as always, what you give is what will be delivered. No overheads.
https://rawcs.org.au/
If you would like to donate through other organisations, then the Sydney Morning Herald had an article on Sunday 5th Jan, with a number of reputable organisations.
https://www.smh.com.au/…/here-s-how-you-can-help-australia-…
As always, thank you for your support, Happy New Year and give generously.
If you would like to donate, attached is the link to the RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) page where you can donate through Rotary and as always, what you give is what will be delivered. No overheads.
https://rawcs.org.au/
If you would like to donate through other organisations, then the Sydney Morning Herald had an article on Sunday 5th Jan, with a number of reputable organisations.
https://www.smh.com.au/…/here-s-how-you-can-help-australia-…
As always, thank you for your support, Happy New Year and give generously.
Events of Interest by other Clubs
OPERA IN THE ARBORETUM - ROTARY CLUB OF WOY WOY - 28 Mar
Rotary Zone 8 Public Image Newsletter - January 2020
Rotary Club of Brisbane Water - Titanic Dinner - 18 Apr
The BOBO - Bobin Head Cycle Classic - 29 Mar
Coonabarabran is hosting:
"The Dark Sky Awakens Festival - 8-10 May 2020
A Celebration of everything Star Wars"
If interested please contact Max Henderson, looks like we could make this a great weekend away. Once we have numbers we can look at accommodation options etc.
Dark Sky Awakens Festival The Science Of Starwars - Coonabarabran - 8 to 10 May
Have a look at the Program for the Weekend
"The Dark Sky Awakens Festival - 8-10 May 2020
A Celebration of everything Star Wars"
If interested please contact Max Henderson, looks like we could make this a great weekend away. Once we have numbers we can look at accommodation options etc.
Dark Sky Awakens Festival The Science Of Starwars - Coonabarabran - 8 to 10 May
Have a look at the Program for the Weekend
Recent Club Activities:
Camp Quality |
Mon 17 Feb 2020 |
At the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook weekly meeting, Amy McAneney, the Recreation Program Co-ordinator and Laura Milhouse, Family Respite and Intake Manager for Camp Quality attended.
Camp Quality are a recipient of a portion of the presents gratefully left under the Tree of Joy run by the Club and Cherrybrook Shopping Village prior to Christmas.
Camp Quality has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. They are present during many family’s toughest moments and truly see first hand the effects of childhood cancer that nobody talks about.
Last year Stan Baseley of the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook stepped in with Tree of Joy to help bring the magic of Christmas back to some of the well deserving families who otherwise might see little joy at that time of the year. “To see the happiness of a child receiving a gift is beyond words”, Amy commented.
From the generosity of the community and the Rotary Club for co-ordinating the Tree of Joy, Camp Quality were able to give amazing presents to approximately 45 children.
Delivering these gifts personally allows Amy and Laura to see the impact of the kindness of our local community on the faces of these children. They believe, Laughter is the Best Medicine, and judging by the beautiful smiles of both girls, they alone light up the faces of the children they come in contact with.
Camp Quality thanked you the community and the Rotary Club for what you do for our local communities.
Camp Quality are a recipient of a portion of the presents gratefully left under the Tree of Joy run by the Club and Cherrybrook Shopping Village prior to Christmas.
Camp Quality has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. They are present during many family’s toughest moments and truly see first hand the effects of childhood cancer that nobody talks about.
Last year Stan Baseley of the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook stepped in with Tree of Joy to help bring the magic of Christmas back to some of the well deserving families who otherwise might see little joy at that time of the year. “To see the happiness of a child receiving a gift is beyond words”, Amy commented.
From the generosity of the community and the Rotary Club for co-ordinating the Tree of Joy, Camp Quality were able to give amazing presents to approximately 45 children.
Delivering these gifts personally allows Amy and Laura to see the impact of the kindness of our local community on the faces of these children. They believe, Laughter is the Best Medicine, and judging by the beautiful smiles of both girls, they alone light up the faces of the children they come in contact with.
Camp Quality thanked you the community and the Rotary Club for what you do for our local communities.
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 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.. |
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 17 Feb 2020
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A busy week. Attended a Board Meeting, Book Sort and a Bunnings BBQ.
The best event however, was Monday night where we met Amy and Laura from Camp Quality. These ladies attended to convey their thanks for the 45 Tree of Joy presents that our Club supplied in December. Camp Quality gives kids facing cancer a chance to be kids again. We also met Bernard’s nephew – Neal Sharma. Next week we are having a Youth Night. This is also a Partners Night. In addition to RYLA and RYPEN we will hear about progress towards setting up a Rotaract Club in our area. Rotary Rocks Keith |
Night Report - 17 Feb 2020
(1) Sergeant John called the meeting to order and asked Angelo to raize a toast which was to Australia & Firefighters.
(2) He then invited President Keith to start the proccedings. He welcomed the guest speakers Amy and Laura from Camp Quality Charity. Neil Sharma was also welcomed as a guest. Keith reminded the members about Book Collection and Book Sorts.
(3) Bill thanked all the members who helped in BBQ on Saturday 15/02/20. Total amount raised was $1270 and net profit made was $900. BBQ award went to David and second price went to Douglas. Next BBQ will be on 19th April.
(4) Douglas reminded to keep June 20 free for Club Changeover. Cost $60 per head. Buy your own drinks.
(5) Tony reminded the Membership Committee members about meeting on Thursday 20 evening at his residence.
(6) Max announced BBQ Social Meeting on Monday March 2 at Heritage Park starting at 6.30 pm. Expression of interest to attend Glenhaven Trivia Night.
(7) David then told us about a project in India. Sponsors are financing the project worth about $200,000. The exploratory trip will be undertaken by David, Peter and Tony Maikan. Project to evaluate water supplies and sewage.
(8) Janelle announced that next meeting Monday 24 will be Youth Night and Partners are welcomed to join.
(9) Andrew reminded members about Book Sale Dates 13/14/15 March.
(10) Member Talk given by David on his life movement and jobs.
(11) Raffle was won by Andrew.
(12) Sergeant John then extracted fines from everyone in a interesting manner.
(13) Meeting concluded by President Keith with thanks to Camp Quality and reminder about Youth Night next week. Partners invited.
Night Reporter: Jaswant
(2) He then invited President Keith to start the proccedings. He welcomed the guest speakers Amy and Laura from Camp Quality Charity. Neil Sharma was also welcomed as a guest. Keith reminded the members about Book Collection and Book Sorts.
(3) Bill thanked all the members who helped in BBQ on Saturday 15/02/20. Total amount raised was $1270 and net profit made was $900. BBQ award went to David and second price went to Douglas. Next BBQ will be on 19th April.
(4) Douglas reminded to keep June 20 free for Club Changeover. Cost $60 per head. Buy your own drinks.
(5) Tony reminded the Membership Committee members about meeting on Thursday 20 evening at his residence.
(6) Max announced BBQ Social Meeting on Monday March 2 at Heritage Park starting at 6.30 pm. Expression of interest to attend Glenhaven Trivia Night.
(7) David then told us about a project in India. Sponsors are financing the project worth about $200,000. The exploratory trip will be undertaken by David, Peter and Tony Maikan. Project to evaluate water supplies and sewage.
(8) Janelle announced that next meeting Monday 24 will be Youth Night and Partners are welcomed to join.
(9) Andrew reminded members about Book Sale Dates 13/14/15 March.
(10) Member Talk given by David on his life movement and jobs.
(11) Raffle was won by Andrew.
(12) Sergeant John then extracted fines from everyone in a interesting manner.
(13) Meeting concluded by President Keith with thanks to Camp Quality and reminder about Youth Night next week. Partners invited.
Night Reporter: Jaswant
Night Photos
This Week's Humour / Interesting Facts
Fascinating geographical facts
You're gonna say "I didn't know that!" at least 5 times. Really neat stuff here:
Alaska
More than half of the coastline of the entire United States is in Alaska.
Amazon
The Amazon rain forest produces more than 20% of the world's oxygen supply.
The Amazon River pushes so much water into the Atlantic Ocean that, more than one hundred miles at sea off the mouth of the river, one can dip fresh water out of the ocean. The volume of water in the Amazon river is greater than the next eight largest rivers in the world combined and three times the flow of all rivers in the United States.
Antarctica
Antarctica is the only land on our planet that is not owned by any country. Ninety percent of the world's ice covers Antarctica. This ice also represents seventy percent of all the fresh water in the world. As strange as it sounds, however, Antarctica is essentially a desert; the average yearly total precipitation is about two inches. Although covered with ice (all but 0.4% of it, ice.), Antarctica is the driest place on the planet, with an absolute humidity lower than the Gobi desert.
Brazil
Brazil got its name from the nut, not the other way around.
Canada
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined. Canada is an Indian word meaning ' Big Village'.
Chicago
Next to Warsaw, Chicago has the largest Polish population in the world.
Detroit
Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, carries the designation M-1, so named because it was the first paved road anywhere.
Damascus , Syria
Damascus, Syria, was flourishing a couple of thousand years before Rome was founded in 753 BC making it the oldest continuously inhabited city in existence.
Istanbul , Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey, is the only city in the world
located on two continents.
Los Angeles
The full name of Los Angeles is: l Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula -- and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size: L.A.
New York City
The term 'The Big Apple' was coined by touring jazz musicians of the 1930s who used the slang expression 'apple' for any town or city. Therefore, to play New York City Is to play the big time - The Big Apple.
There are more Irish in New York City
than in Dublin, Ireland;
more Italians in New York City
than in Rome, Italy;
and more Jews in New York City
than in Tel Aviv, Israel .
Ohio
There are no natural lakes in the state of Ohio, every one is man-made.
Pitcairn Island
The smallest island with country status is Pitcairn
in Polynesia, at just 1.75 sq. miles/4,53 sq Km.
Rome
The first city to reach a population of 1 million people
was Rome, Italy (in 133 B.C.)
There is a city called Rome on every continent.
Siberia
Siberia contains more than 25% of the world's forests.
S.M.O.M.
The actual smallest sovereign entity in the world
Is the Sovereign Military Order of Malta S.M.O.M).
It is located in the city of Rome, Italy, and has an area of two tennis courts. And, as of 2001, has a population of 80, 20 less people than the Vatican.
It is a sovereign entity under international law,
just as the Vatican is.
Sahara Desert
In the Sahara Desert , there is a town named Tidikelt, Algeria, that did not receive a drop of rain for ten years. Technically, though, the driest place on Earth
is in the valleys of the Antarctic near Ross Island.
There has been no rainfall there for two million years
Spain
Spain literally means 'the land of rabbits'.
St. Paul , Minnesota
St. Paul , Minnesota , was originally called Pig's Eye
after a man named Pierre 'Pig's Eye' Parrant who set up the first business there.
Roads
Chances that a road is unpaved:
in the U.S.A = 1%;
in Canada = 75%
Russia
The deepest hole ever drilled by man is the Kola Superdeep Borehole, in Russia. It reached a depth of 12,261 meters (about 40,226 feet or 7.62 miles.) It was drilled for scientific research and gave up some unexpected discoveries, one of which was a huge deposit of hydrogen - so massive that the mud coming from the hole was boiling with it.
United States
The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies.
Waterfalls
The water of Angel Falls (the world's highest) in Venezuela drops 3,212 feet (979 meters.) They are 15 times higher than Niagara Falls .
I have always said, you should learn something new every day. Unfortunately, many of us are at that age where what we learn today, we forget tomorrow.
But, give it a shot anyway
Jim
A young ventriloquist is touring Sweden & one night he's doing a show in a small fishing town.
With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through his usual dumb blonde jokes.
Suddenly, a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair & starts shouting: "I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes! What makes you think you can stereotype Swedish blond women that way? What does the colour of a woman's hair have to do with her worth as a human being? It's men like you who keep women like me from being respected at work & in the community, & from reaching our full potential as people. It’s people like you that make others think that all Blondes are dumb! You & your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not only blondes, but women in general ... pathetically all in the name of humour!"
The embarrassed ventriloquist begins to apologize, but the blonde yells out at him: "You stay out of this! I'm talking to that little bastard on your lap!!!"
Stan
You're gonna say "I didn't know that!" at least 5 times. Really neat stuff here:
Alaska
More than half of the coastline of the entire United States is in Alaska.
Amazon
The Amazon rain forest produces more than 20% of the world's oxygen supply.
The Amazon River pushes so much water into the Atlantic Ocean that, more than one hundred miles at sea off the mouth of the river, one can dip fresh water out of the ocean. The volume of water in the Amazon river is greater than the next eight largest rivers in the world combined and three times the flow of all rivers in the United States.
Antarctica
Antarctica is the only land on our planet that is not owned by any country. Ninety percent of the world's ice covers Antarctica. This ice also represents seventy percent of all the fresh water in the world. As strange as it sounds, however, Antarctica is essentially a desert; the average yearly total precipitation is about two inches. Although covered with ice (all but 0.4% of it, ice.), Antarctica is the driest place on the planet, with an absolute humidity lower than the Gobi desert.
Brazil
Brazil got its name from the nut, not the other way around.
Canada
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined. Canada is an Indian word meaning ' Big Village'.
Chicago
Next to Warsaw, Chicago has the largest Polish population in the world.
Detroit
Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, carries the designation M-1, so named because it was the first paved road anywhere.
Damascus , Syria
Damascus, Syria, was flourishing a couple of thousand years before Rome was founded in 753 BC making it the oldest continuously inhabited city in existence.
Istanbul , Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey, is the only city in the world
located on two continents.
Los Angeles
The full name of Los Angeles is: l Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula -- and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size: L.A.
New York City
The term 'The Big Apple' was coined by touring jazz musicians of the 1930s who used the slang expression 'apple' for any town or city. Therefore, to play New York City Is to play the big time - The Big Apple.
There are more Irish in New York City
than in Dublin, Ireland;
more Italians in New York City
than in Rome, Italy;
and more Jews in New York City
than in Tel Aviv, Israel .
Ohio
There are no natural lakes in the state of Ohio, every one is man-made.
Pitcairn Island
The smallest island with country status is Pitcairn
in Polynesia, at just 1.75 sq. miles/4,53 sq Km.
Rome
The first city to reach a population of 1 million people
was Rome, Italy (in 133 B.C.)
There is a city called Rome on every continent.
Siberia
Siberia contains more than 25% of the world's forests.
S.M.O.M.
The actual smallest sovereign entity in the world
Is the Sovereign Military Order of Malta S.M.O.M).
It is located in the city of Rome, Italy, and has an area of two tennis courts. And, as of 2001, has a population of 80, 20 less people than the Vatican.
It is a sovereign entity under international law,
just as the Vatican is.
Sahara Desert
In the Sahara Desert , there is a town named Tidikelt, Algeria, that did not receive a drop of rain for ten years. Technically, though, the driest place on Earth
is in the valleys of the Antarctic near Ross Island.
There has been no rainfall there for two million years
Spain
Spain literally means 'the land of rabbits'.
St. Paul , Minnesota
St. Paul , Minnesota , was originally called Pig's Eye
after a man named Pierre 'Pig's Eye' Parrant who set up the first business there.
Roads
Chances that a road is unpaved:
in the U.S.A = 1%;
in Canada = 75%
Russia
The deepest hole ever drilled by man is the Kola Superdeep Borehole, in Russia. It reached a depth of 12,261 meters (about 40,226 feet or 7.62 miles.) It was drilled for scientific research and gave up some unexpected discoveries, one of which was a huge deposit of hydrogen - so massive that the mud coming from the hole was boiling with it.
United States
The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies.
Waterfalls
The water of Angel Falls (the world's highest) in Venezuela drops 3,212 feet (979 meters.) They are 15 times higher than Niagara Falls .
I have always said, you should learn something new every day. Unfortunately, many of us are at that age where what we learn today, we forget tomorrow.
But, give it a shot anyway
Jim
A young ventriloquist is touring Sweden & one night he's doing a show in a small fishing town.
With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through his usual dumb blonde jokes.
Suddenly, a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair & starts shouting: "I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes! What makes you think you can stereotype Swedish blond women that way? What does the colour of a woman's hair have to do with her worth as a human being? It's men like you who keep women like me from being respected at work & in the community, & from reaching our full potential as people. It’s people like you that make others think that all Blondes are dumb! You & your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not only blondes, but women in general ... pathetically all in the name of humour!"
The embarrassed ventriloquist begins to apologize, but the blonde yells out at him: "You stay out of this! I'm talking to that little bastard on your lap!!!"
Stan
Club Calendar
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