Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
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Upcoming Events
Club Zoom Meetings: |
7:15pm for 7:30pm |
Mon 24 August 2020
Ray Berghouse
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Mon 31 August 2020
DG Meeting
- with us, RC Epping, RC Pennant Hills
Probably Zoom - tba
- with us, RC Epping, RC Pennant Hills
Probably Zoom - tba
Mon 7 September 2020
TBA
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 Keith, so he can amend his records.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Pres. Rosemary's Report - 17 August 2020
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Another interesting meeting this week.
Before the meeting we were enthralled to hear of Colin McGowan’s ongoing battle to get NBN installed! Looking forward to the next episode. Great work by Peter Stanton for obtaining the Sanofi grant, Tony Coote for organising our first get together (fingers crossed), Colin Baxter for his elaborate birthday celebrations, and Paul Laroumanie for his interesting talk on his family members involved with The Great War. What a club! We then heard from Harold Sharp, OAM about ROMAC about which he is passionate. The annual budget is $750,000 and there are no corporate sponsors! With Covid restrictions the program is on hold but there are 20 children who are waiting help. Thank you, Harold, for your time and interest. Our sergeant Max led a riotous session where members had to use the Reactions button to guess True or False. The resulting winner was George. Don’t forget to let Colin Sharpe know if you are interested in Virtual Neighbours and remember to give the Rotary Leadership Institute a go. As a finale, Harold congratulated the club for such an interesting meeting. What an accolade for us as Harold attends many Zoom meetings. Well done all! Rosemary |
Night Report - 17 August 2020
Sergeant Max Henderson opened the meeting with an invitation for Jim Simpson to propose a toast. The toast was to three groups but my pen wasn’t working but I got one of the most significant mentions- “to the people who are doing the right thing”.
President Rosemary welcomed all, especially guest speaker Harold Sharp and also, from his jet plane cockpit, Daniel Tan. Rosemary encouraged members to do the on line COVID 19 food handling course which some members had already completed.
Directors reports were as follows:
Tony Coote – reminder about the BBQ on 30th August at Galston. Advised good amenities on site.
Covid implications- 20 people. Subject to numbers -likely have two groups 11-12.30 and 12.30-2.00pm.
Peter Stanton- advised Community Grant of $2000 approved-to Coonabarabran Club for distribution. He will be following up for a report on how it was distributed.
Colin Sharpe is looking for two volunteers for the virtual Neighbour Programme identified by Beecroft RC Club. Involves contacts with those who are feeling isolated during these Covid 19 times. It may involve visits. Subject to the success of the programme WPHC Club may run one itself.
Other Reports
Col Baxter gave a pictorial summary of his recent birthday celebration with a difference. One of his three daughters advised him to think in low numbers and numerically he was a bit less than 27 degrees Celsius (when you convert his age from Fahrenheit). A very enjoyable slide show was presented where the family (for the first time all together in Australia) drove, (from quite some distance away), down their Dural driveway with balloons and Happy Birthday signs. Colin and Gwen welcomed them from their second storey balcony, dressed in tails, top hat and Gwen in Queen style attire, both waving the Royal wave….. before coming down from their tower to embrace as best as possible having regards to the Covid situation. Very nice. Well done to the girls for organising it.
Paul Laroumanie then gave a very enjoyable pictorial account of his French heritage starting from his great grandparents…one side from a farming background… the other from commerce (banking). The night reporter has to admit he was so engrossed in the story his notes were not complete enough to do justice to Pauls storey.
Bob Davison introduced our guest speaker, Harold Sharp, OAM, DG 2002-3, RC of Crows Nest. A member since 1977. Harold is a Board Member of ROMAC.
Harold advised that ROMAC’s Mission Statement is to provide surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand and from developing countries in our Pacific region in the form of life giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country. A very detailed slide show followed.
Since 1988 ROMAC have treated over 500 in hospitals in Australia and NZ, and average 40-50 children per year (aged 15 and younger). Conditions include fractures, tumours, encephaloceles, club feet, burns, heart conditions and scoliosis.
Heart surgery can be a quick turnaround from an operation to return to home situation but burns patients are now on hold because of the cost involved in multiple return trips to Australia for the success of the operation. Dr Fiona Stanley has recently been contacted and has offered support.
Perhaps a couple of the most memorable comments were that hospital costs were the biggest cost centre to the programme- from $2,000 a day to $6,000 a day for ICU. Doctors volunteer their time and expertise. The ROMAC district Chair has more information on how you may be able to assist financially or in other ways.
Sgt Max then ran the True False finale which involved using the screen thumbs up / clapping indicator. All members were on to this technology pretty smartly. The Night Reporter was so impressed (out in the third round) he omitted to record the winner (it was George.... Ed).
P Rosemary’s closing remarks -STAY SAFE, WEAR MASKS.
Colin McGowan, Night Reporter
President Rosemary welcomed all, especially guest speaker Harold Sharp and also, from his jet plane cockpit, Daniel Tan. Rosemary encouraged members to do the on line COVID 19 food handling course which some members had already completed.
Directors reports were as follows:
Tony Coote – reminder about the BBQ on 30th August at Galston. Advised good amenities on site.
Covid implications- 20 people. Subject to numbers -likely have two groups 11-12.30 and 12.30-2.00pm.
Peter Stanton- advised Community Grant of $2000 approved-to Coonabarabran Club for distribution. He will be following up for a report on how it was distributed.
Colin Sharpe is looking for two volunteers for the virtual Neighbour Programme identified by Beecroft RC Club. Involves contacts with those who are feeling isolated during these Covid 19 times. It may involve visits. Subject to the success of the programme WPHC Club may run one itself.
Other Reports
Col Baxter gave a pictorial summary of his recent birthday celebration with a difference. One of his three daughters advised him to think in low numbers and numerically he was a bit less than 27 degrees Celsius (when you convert his age from Fahrenheit). A very enjoyable slide show was presented where the family (for the first time all together in Australia) drove, (from quite some distance away), down their Dural driveway with balloons and Happy Birthday signs. Colin and Gwen welcomed them from their second storey balcony, dressed in tails, top hat and Gwen in Queen style attire, both waving the Royal wave….. before coming down from their tower to embrace as best as possible having regards to the Covid situation. Very nice. Well done to the girls for organising it.
Paul Laroumanie then gave a very enjoyable pictorial account of his French heritage starting from his great grandparents…one side from a farming background… the other from commerce (banking). The night reporter has to admit he was so engrossed in the story his notes were not complete enough to do justice to Pauls storey.
Bob Davison introduced our guest speaker, Harold Sharp, OAM, DG 2002-3, RC of Crows Nest. A member since 1977. Harold is a Board Member of ROMAC.
Harold advised that ROMAC’s Mission Statement is to provide surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand and from developing countries in our Pacific region in the form of life giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country. A very detailed slide show followed.
Since 1988 ROMAC have treated over 500 in hospitals in Australia and NZ, and average 40-50 children per year (aged 15 and younger). Conditions include fractures, tumours, encephaloceles, club feet, burns, heart conditions and scoliosis.
Heart surgery can be a quick turnaround from an operation to return to home situation but burns patients are now on hold because of the cost involved in multiple return trips to Australia for the success of the operation. Dr Fiona Stanley has recently been contacted and has offered support.
Perhaps a couple of the most memorable comments were that hospital costs were the biggest cost centre to the programme- from $2,000 a day to $6,000 a day for ICU. Doctors volunteer their time and expertise. The ROMAC district Chair has more information on how you may be able to assist financially or in other ways.
Sgt Max then ran the True False finale which involved using the screen thumbs up / clapping indicator. All members were on to this technology pretty smartly. The Night Reporter was so impressed (out in the third round) he omitted to record the winner (it was George.... Ed).
P Rosemary’s closing remarks -STAY SAFE, WEAR MASKS.
Colin McGowan, Night Reporter
Photos from the Meeting
Etiquette for zoom meetings
Best Practice Suggestions:
Invest in a high-quality headset and webcam. Most laptops now include these, but for those with dated equipment, this purchase is a must.
Internet - minimum suggested speeds are 20 mbs/download, and 10 mbs/upload.
Present yourself positioned in front of a professional environment, free of distractions, with adequate foreground lighting and minimum background lighting to ensure a visible face to the camera.
Webcam zoom. Ideally, project your face and upper body; no more and no less.
“Can you hear me?” Members are encouraged to avoid the temptation to begin their speaking portion with a question, such as “Can you hear me?” – assume you can be heard.
Sit still when your camera is on…. People moving around consistently is distracting to others especially when someone is speaking.
Have audio on only during speaking portions. In order to minimise distractions, please mute yourself during your non-speaking portions. Your mic should be activated (located in the bottom part of your screen when in the meeting) as soon as your turn begins.
o Pro-tip. Using the space bar acts as a mic-open button. Start with your mic muted, pressing and holding the space bar opens your mic. Releasing the space bar closes your mic.
Cheers. Carol.
Invest in a high-quality headset and webcam. Most laptops now include these, but for those with dated equipment, this purchase is a must.
Internet - minimum suggested speeds are 20 mbs/download, and 10 mbs/upload.
Present yourself positioned in front of a professional environment, free of distractions, with adequate foreground lighting and minimum background lighting to ensure a visible face to the camera.
Webcam zoom. Ideally, project your face and upper body; no more and no less.
“Can you hear me?” Members are encouraged to avoid the temptation to begin their speaking portion with a question, such as “Can you hear me?” – assume you can be heard.
Sit still when your camera is on…. People moving around consistently is distracting to others especially when someone is speaking.
Have audio on only during speaking portions. In order to minimise distractions, please mute yourself during your non-speaking portions. Your mic should be activated (located in the bottom part of your screen when in the meeting) as soon as your turn begins.
o Pro-tip. Using the space bar acts as a mic-open button. Start with your mic muted, pressing and holding the space bar opens your mic. Releasing the space bar closes your mic.
Cheers. Carol.
Westmead Institute for Medical Research
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Hilary also mentions that "there is an opportunity for the club to visit us here at WIMR (once Covid-19 restrictions are eased) to tour our laboratories and meet with our researchers paired with a morning or afternoon tea. We can customise the tour according to your particular research interests. Due to our researchers commitments we can offer the tours during the weekday.
We also hold a number of events such as our bi-monthly “Meet the Researcher” talks during the evening so this may also suit your members more. At this stage our next session will be on heart health featuring Dr. James Chong who you saw in the presentation last night. I can send you the invitation to this if you think this will be of interest."
We also hold a number of events such as our bi-monthly “Meet the Researcher” talks during the evening so this may also suit your members more. At this stage our next session will be on heart health featuring Dr. James Chong who you saw in the presentation last night. I can send you the invitation to this if you think this will be of interest."
Rotaract - Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Provisional Club
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Covid-19 and the Club
Our Club Needs Training - Please Volunteer
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
Taldamunde Gardening and Lawns Working Bee - Fri 31 July 2020
Pictures and message from Liz.
Thank you for sharing your lovely photos with me. Looks like you all worked hard tidying the garden and disposing of all those leaves!!! Also looks like it was a nice opportunity to hang out with your friends.
Marisa said ‘it was a lovely day with the volunteers and that you went over and above and even came back to collect the green waste so we didn’t have to organise someone to take it to the tip!’
Thank you for doing this and for making it such a hassle-free day for us. The vege patch, gardens and yard look amazing! You’ve really made a huge difference to the staff and young residents at the property. When the garden is looking lovely it really lifts the spirits and invites everyone to enjoy the outdoors more. So please pass on our heart-felt thanks to everyone who attended on Friday. You’re all so wonderful!
.........Cawas, thanks again! We’re so grateful for your help.
Kind regards
Liz
BBQ Trailer Update
We’re nearly finished! Its been a big job to refurbish the trailer, interrupted by the Coronavirus, but we’re nearly there.
Last Sunday 19 July, we met at Tony Coote’s home for another working bee. Thank you, Tony Coote, Douglas Lam, David Turnbull and Tony Makin for all your work, and especially a big thank you to Glenda and Miriam for the yummy toasties’ sandwiches, mini chicken drumsticks, cakes and lots of coffee.
The main tasks were to clean, repair and paint various trailer components and then install new electrics, door seals, door locks and latches, a new wash station and a new tool box. Its starting to look good
We will meet again next Friday to finish off a few final bits and pieces and then we will take the trailer back to Ricardo’s workshop where Ricardo has volunteered to paint the underside of the trailer with a protective coating.
We will then load up the trailer with all its catering equipment, tables, marquees etc. and return it to its Galston storage ready for our next BBQ project
Thanks again for all your help.
Keep safe.
Adrian Sonego
Last Sunday 19 July, we met at Tony Coote’s home for another working bee. Thank you, Tony Coote, Douglas Lam, David Turnbull and Tony Makin for all your work, and especially a big thank you to Glenda and Miriam for the yummy toasties’ sandwiches, mini chicken drumsticks, cakes and lots of coffee.
The main tasks were to clean, repair and paint various trailer components and then install new electrics, door seals, door locks and latches, a new wash station and a new tool box. Its starting to look good
We will meet again next Friday to finish off a few final bits and pieces and then we will take the trailer back to Ricardo’s workshop where Ricardo has volunteered to paint the underside of the trailer with a protective coating.
We will then load up the trailer with all its catering equipment, tables, marquees etc. and return it to its Galston storage ready for our next BBQ project
Thanks again for all your help.
Keep safe.
Adrian Sonego
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The Team |
Men at Work |
Social Distancing |
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.
This Week's Humour
Clever Signage - thanks Cawas
A sign in a shoe repair store: "We will heel you,
We will save your sole,
We will even dye for you!"
Sign over a Gynaecologist’s Office: "Dr. George, at your cervix."
At an Eye Clinic: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”
On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed.”
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts.”
In a Non-smoking Area:
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.”
On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push.”
At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet miss a car payment.”
At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time.
However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.”
In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.”
In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait.”
Sign on the back of Septic Tank Truck: "Caution This Truck is full of Political Promises."
Someone stole my Microsoft Office and they’re gonna pay. You have my Word.
Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda?
He was lucky it was a soft drink.
To the mathematicians who thought of the idea of zero.
Thanks for nothing!
Son: "Dad, can you tell me what a solar eclipse is?"
Dad: "No sun
A sign in a shoe repair store: "We will heel you,
We will save your sole,
We will even dye for you!"
Sign over a Gynaecologist’s Office: "Dr. George, at your cervix."
At an Eye Clinic: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”
On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed.”
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts.”
In a Non-smoking Area:
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.”
On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push.”
At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet miss a car payment.”
At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time.
However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.”
In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.”
In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait.”
Sign on the back of Septic Tank Truck: "Caution This Truck is full of Political Promises."
Someone stole my Microsoft Office and they’re gonna pay. You have my Word.
Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda?
He was lucky it was a soft drink.
To the mathematicians who thought of the idea of zero.
Thanks for nothing!
Son: "Dad, can you tell me what a solar eclipse is?"
Dad: "No sun
Are you Finished? - thanks Tony
Is it "complete", "finished" or "completely finished"?
No English dictionary has been able to adequately explain the difference between these two words -
"Complete" or "Finished".
In a recent linguistic competition held in London and attended by, supposedly, the best in the world, Samdar Balgobin, a Guyanese man, was the clear winner with a standing ovation which lasted over 5 minutes.
The final question was: 'How do you explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy to understand? Some people say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED.'
Here is his astute answer:
"When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE. When you marry the wrong woman, you are FINISHED. And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!"
He won a trip around the world and a case of 25 year old Scotch.
Club Calendar
Editor's Note: If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.
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Bulletin Editor - Bob
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 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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Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
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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:- 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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