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28th October
Friday 18 November |
Back to the 80's - Berowra Musical Society
Beauty and The Beast - SYMT |
We Made The Hills Shire Times With Our Garage Sale!
Below is the article on our garage sale in the latest Hills Shire Times. Barry Freeman did a great job in facilitating this.
SYMT - Beauty and the Beast
Sydney Youth Musical Theatre is putting on Beauty and the Beast at Hornsby RSL in Mid Nov. This show will be put on by the under 21 age group performers. Thirty club members attended SYMT's previous show, Legally Blonde, in July. A club group booking is going to be made for Friday 18th November, at 7.30pm. Please let Colin Sharpe know by 30 October if you are interested in going.
Proudly presented by the Sydney Youth Musical Theatre
Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST includes all the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maurice's daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle's taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation into a handsome prince enthralled Broadway audiences for over 13 years.
SYMT is now in its 39th year of staging productions in the Sydney region, and it remains the largest exclusively youth musical society in Australia. Each year, we stage two productions: one in July for our 14-25 year old members , and one in November for our 10-18 year old members.
Back To The 80's Musical
The Berowra Musical Society is presenting the Back To The 80's musical and to date 11 club members have booked for the Friday 28 October show. The best option for dinner is the pub and would suggest 6.00ish with meals ordered by 6.30 (show is 8.00pm).
The show is on at the Berowra Community Centre just off the old highway and shares a car park with the adjoining cricket ground.
To view a short promo video for the show, click here.
To book for this show please contact Max Henderson.
The show is on at the Berowra Community Centre just off the old highway and shares a car park with the adjoining cricket ground.
To view a short promo video for the show, click here.
To book for this show please contact Max Henderson.
Didi Foundation Update
BRIGHT FUTURE LEARNING CENTRE
Well we can not wait to be graced by the presence of our little munchkins at Bright Future Learning Centre in two weeks. They seem to have had HUGE growth spurts in the last six months.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who sponsors the learning centre. As it is through your sponsorship the children have been given opportunity to be children and now the opportunity to be educatated teenager. Our kids now receive an education, healthy food and live in a loving and caring home, which they are so appreciative of.
Well we can not wait to be graced by the presence of our little munchkins at Bright Future Learning Centre in two weeks. They seem to have had HUGE growth spurts in the last six months.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who sponsors the learning centre. As it is through your sponsorship the children have been given opportunity to be children and now the opportunity to be educatated teenager. Our kids now receive an education, healthy food and live in a loving and caring home, which they are so appreciative of.
For the last two weeks their grandparents Mel and Helen from the USA, have been with the kids doing craft, outings and the annual trip to the Supa Centre so that the kids could buy a new outfit. Which is comparable to shopping at David Jones :) Very lucky munchkins.
The new outfits. They look so grown up
Helen is a primary school teacher and allocates quality time to study and craft
The new outfits. They look so grown up
Helen is a primary school teacher and allocates quality time to study and craft
Knitting was on the agenda
They also purchased a flat screen, wall mounted tele for the kids and they also got to celebrate the birthday of Bipin now 15 and Nirmala now 12. Apparently half the town came to the party.
They also purchased a flat screen, wall mounted tele for the kids and they also got to celebrate the birthday of Bipin now 15 and Nirmala now 12. Apparently half the town came to the party.
Bipin and Nirmala
RC of North Rocks Trivia Night
On behalf of President Monika Tracey and the members of the Rotary Club of North Rocks, I invite members of your Rotary Club to attend our trivia night on Saturday 22 October, being held at North Rocks Public School to raise money for the Days for Girls project. The money will be used by the Ryde Days for Girls project.
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Epping Rotary 2016 Trivia Night- Saturday 12 November
We are aiming to raise $20,000 towards the extremely important counselling work undertaken by CCA in Epping through the Shack for young people with a range of mental health issues. This services young people in the broader area.
This type of intervention is very expensive and requires considerable resourcing.
I am asking that you form a table of 6-10 people as a team representing your Rotary Club.
It would be great to have your support.
Please contact Ian Bittner for bookings- details on the flyer- or me on 0410685417
Many thanks for your support
Peter Garrard
President
Epping Rotary
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Rotary Foundation
Centenary Foundation Dinner
Please contact Rosemary or self for contact/payment details if you wish to attend.
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World Polio Day Sunday 19 October
One Day. One Focus:
Ending Polio
On 24 October, join Rotary for our fourth annual World Polio Day event, co-hosted with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We’ll be streaming live from CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, to bring together more than 50,000 viewers around the world. We’ll be joined by celebrities and experts to share our progress on the road to polio eradication.
For more information click here
Ending Polio
On 24 October, join Rotary for our fourth annual World Polio Day event, co-hosted with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We’ll be streaming live from CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, to bring together more than 50,000 viewers around the world. We’ll be joined by celebrities and experts to share our progress on the road to polio eradication.
For more information click here
Significant Club fundraising events during the year
The Book Sale March 2016. As the result of a lot of hard work the March book fair which was a great success, especially from the organisers Max Henderson, Andrew Little and Clive Denmark. Funds raised were $14,000. Well done.
The 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.
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.
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.
Apologies
If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Jilda. Phone 9439 1422 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting.
If you are expected and do not show you may be required to pay for the meal.
President's Report 17th October 2016
Monday was an enlightening night. We learnt how difficult it is for young people between 12 and 25 who are suffering from mental illness. Robert from Headspace had lots of statistics for us – mind boggling in fact. Sometimes we can be sheltered from the real facts but 4 in every 16 young people will suffer a form of mental illness! Luckily Headspace is a “one stop shop” that can offer assistance.
On a lighter night, we all donned crazy hats – and I mean crazy. The abominable snowman, pirates, Greek captains, Chinese characters, gardeners, princesses, Russian Cossacks and devils were all there. It was nice to kick up our heels and have some fun now that the Garage Sale is over.
We had a wrap up of funds from Bob. How well did we do? The community certainly helped us to raise money for our charities as well as being able to find a home for what was left over. Fantastic. Again well done all and thank you.
We now head into a saner period of Rotary activities – vocational visits, Melbourne Cup meeting, partner’s night,committee meetings etc. but still we are Serving Humanity and having fun.
Rosemary
On a lighter night, we all donned crazy hats – and I mean crazy. The abominable snowman, pirates, Greek captains, Chinese characters, gardeners, princesses, Russian Cossacks and devils were all there. It was nice to kick up our heels and have some fun now that the Garage Sale is over.
We had a wrap up of funds from Bob. How well did we do? The community certainly helped us to raise money for our charities as well as being able to find a home for what was left over. Fantastic. Again well done all and thank you.
We now head into a saner period of Rotary activities – vocational visits, Melbourne Cup meeting, partner’s night,committee meetings etc. but still we are Serving Humanity and having fun.
Rosemary
Night Report 17th October 2016
President Rosemary thanked everyone for wearing their funny hats, as it was to make us aware of Mental Health Week.
Welcome to all the partners and our guest speaker, Robert McElroy from Headspace.
Neville & the Garage Sale received a great applause for a great job at the Garage sale.
And a big thanks to all the partners, children and family members that helped and to the business for their donations.
Sarah’s report
Went to the Central Coast, Somersby Fall, movie night, birthday parties so had a full week. She is now at Rosemary’s house, worked on the Rotary BBQ, visited Narooma and saw her 1st Huntsman spider, and did not like it. Now back at school.
Carwas – Community
Read out a wonderful letter of appreciation from Tullumande, Pennant Hill for our donations.
Anglicare BBQ is on Sunday, 6th November at 1200, please refer to his emails regarding requirements for salads, deserts etc.
Please see his attached report.
Colin Sharp – Social
Melbourne Cup function for our meeting on Monday, 31st October. We will have sweeps for $1,2,5.00. Dress up – Racing line, fun event.
See Colin’s emails re the theatre nights Beauty & the Beast, please advise if you wish to join.
John – Vocational
Monday 24th is the Vocational visit to the Australian Brewery, starts at 1830. Altitude Capital – our Silver Club sponsor will be putting $200.00 to the bar for 1st drinks – Thank you.
Monday 7th November is a visit to Tom’s factory as a vocational visit.
Jill Turnbull - Thank you Colin for 10 new coat hanger stands, very much appreciated.
Graham Cuthbertson is now off dialysis but will still need chemo, but is glad to be home but very, very tired.
Keith as now passed over the Bulletin Editor’s job to Andrew Little, thank you Andrew.
Margaret McGowan
Invitation on the 28th November at the Coote’s house to talk about champagne. Ladies requested to bring a small plate.
Ian Roberts
Put to the Club another Bunnings BBQ day which was accepted. So the dates are now 11 January, 25 January, and 2 April
Gino
Did his member talk…. Was born in Canley Vale, small hospital. Lived on 5 acres at Horsley Park, and as a child and teenager helped his parents worked their small farm with chickens, quails, lambs, cows, veggie garden etc.
Left school in year 11 and then took on an apprentership as a plumber, which did worked both domestic and commercial plumbering for big and small companies. He is now working for Trevelle Homes, as a building supervisor and enjoying a new challenge.
Bob Davidson advised Christine Duffy, the District Governor congratulated the Club on a job well done for the Garage Sale.
Please see Bob’s email for the breakdown of funds regarding the Garage Sale.
The 3 charities that took all the left overs, which saved us a lot of work cleaning up, were very grateful.
Barry mentioned how great it was for was to have Charlies help re FACEBOOK.
Winners of the Crazy Hats were: John, Andrew, Colin McGowan and Bev. Davidson.
Robert McElory, from Headspace was introduced as our guest speaker.
Headspace is non government but does get government funding. Robert works out of the Penrith Office, and is a Community Development Office. Our nearest Headspace is at Castle Hill, quite new.
Headspace is trying to get out in the community that it is ok and acceptable to talk about Mental Health, and to have the courage to ask for help.
The Headspace offices try to be a ‘one stop shop’ under one roof, to assist with all problems for people between the ages of 12-25 years. No referrals are required, just come in, to this youth friendly area where they have physio’s, doctors, etc.
50% of people come in add hock with no appointments. They first speak with an liaison officer, they are assessed and based on the conversation are directed to the right area of help.
They assist with showing how to do resumes, apply for jobs, study skills, anxiety.
Mental Health is a huge cost to the work force through loss of work. Statistics show 4 in 16 people will suffer from mental health at some time in their life. 25 out of 100 will suffer from depression. 75% of people don’t seek the help they need.
Talking to a friend, teacher can help. Suicide is the leading cause of death between 20-24 year age group. Black Dog, Beyond Blue and many more are out there to help, but in Australia living with mental health, the biggest concern is the stigma – fear of being judged. Having this fear without reaching out for help only compounds the situation.
Headspace is to have a hub where these people can hang out, no cost, drop in feel which helps cut through the red tape. They try to help the whole person with a holistic approach. They are also now visiting schools for early intervention.
The end
Night Reporter - Ros Savio
Welcome to all the partners and our guest speaker, Robert McElroy from Headspace.
Neville & the Garage Sale received a great applause for a great job at the Garage sale.
And a big thanks to all the partners, children and family members that helped and to the business for their donations.
Sarah’s report
Went to the Central Coast, Somersby Fall, movie night, birthday parties so had a full week. She is now at Rosemary’s house, worked on the Rotary BBQ, visited Narooma and saw her 1st Huntsman spider, and did not like it. Now back at school.
Carwas – Community
Read out a wonderful letter of appreciation from Tullumande, Pennant Hill for our donations.
Anglicare BBQ is on Sunday, 6th November at 1200, please refer to his emails regarding requirements for salads, deserts etc.
Please see his attached report.
Colin Sharp – Social
Melbourne Cup function for our meeting on Monday, 31st October. We will have sweeps for $1,2,5.00. Dress up – Racing line, fun event.
See Colin’s emails re the theatre nights Beauty & the Beast, please advise if you wish to join.
John – Vocational
Monday 24th is the Vocational visit to the Australian Brewery, starts at 1830. Altitude Capital – our Silver Club sponsor will be putting $200.00 to the bar for 1st drinks – Thank you.
Monday 7th November is a visit to Tom’s factory as a vocational visit.
Jill Turnbull - Thank you Colin for 10 new coat hanger stands, very much appreciated.
Graham Cuthbertson is now off dialysis but will still need chemo, but is glad to be home but very, very tired.
Keith as now passed over the Bulletin Editor’s job to Andrew Little, thank you Andrew.
Margaret McGowan
Invitation on the 28th November at the Coote’s house to talk about champagne. Ladies requested to bring a small plate.
Ian Roberts
Put to the Club another Bunnings BBQ day which was accepted. So the dates are now 11 January, 25 January, and 2 April
Gino
Did his member talk…. Was born in Canley Vale, small hospital. Lived on 5 acres at Horsley Park, and as a child and teenager helped his parents worked their small farm with chickens, quails, lambs, cows, veggie garden etc.
Left school in year 11 and then took on an apprentership as a plumber, which did worked both domestic and commercial plumbering for big and small companies. He is now working for Trevelle Homes, as a building supervisor and enjoying a new challenge.
Bob Davidson advised Christine Duffy, the District Governor congratulated the Club on a job well done for the Garage Sale.
Please see Bob’s email for the breakdown of funds regarding the Garage Sale.
The 3 charities that took all the left overs, which saved us a lot of work cleaning up, were very grateful.
Barry mentioned how great it was for was to have Charlies help re FACEBOOK.
Winners of the Crazy Hats were: John, Andrew, Colin McGowan and Bev. Davidson.
Robert McElory, from Headspace was introduced as our guest speaker.
Headspace is non government but does get government funding. Robert works out of the Penrith Office, and is a Community Development Office. Our nearest Headspace is at Castle Hill, quite new.
Headspace is trying to get out in the community that it is ok and acceptable to talk about Mental Health, and to have the courage to ask for help.
The Headspace offices try to be a ‘one stop shop’ under one roof, to assist with all problems for people between the ages of 12-25 years. No referrals are required, just come in, to this youth friendly area where they have physio’s, doctors, etc.
50% of people come in add hock with no appointments. They first speak with an liaison officer, they are assessed and based on the conversation are directed to the right area of help.
They assist with showing how to do resumes, apply for jobs, study skills, anxiety.
Mental Health is a huge cost to the work force through loss of work. Statistics show 4 in 16 people will suffer from mental health at some time in their life. 25 out of 100 will suffer from depression. 75% of people don’t seek the help they need.
Talking to a friend, teacher can help. Suicide is the leading cause of death between 20-24 year age group. Black Dog, Beyond Blue and many more are out there to help, but in Australia living with mental health, the biggest concern is the stigma – fear of being judged. Having this fear without reaching out for help only compounds the situation.
Headspace is to have a hub where these people can hang out, no cost, drop in feel which helps cut through the red tape. They try to help the whole person with a holistic approach. They are also now visiting schools for early intervention.
The end
Night Reporter - Ros Savio
Night Photos 17th October 2016
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Birthdays
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Annette McEwan - 21 October
Charlie McCartney - 23 October Ian Roberts - 25 October Keith Ball - 29 October |
Anniversaries
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Brian & Barbara Furrer - 28 October
Max & Lynne Henderson - 31 October |
This Week's Humour
A Harley Biker
A biker is riding by the zoo when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage.
Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.
The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch.
Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents who thank him endlessly.
A reporter has watched the whole event..
The reporter addressing the Harley rider says, 'Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I've seen a man do in my whole life.'
The Harley rider replies, 'Why, it was nothing, really the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.'
The reporter says, 'Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed.
I'm a journalist, and tomorrow's paper will have this story on the front page. So, what do you do for a living and what political affiliation do you have?'
The biker replies, 'I'm an SAS soldier just returned from Afghanistan and a Labor party supporter' The journalist leaves.
The following morning the biker buys the paper to see news of his actions, and reads, on the front page:
SAS SOLDIER ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH!
And that pretty much sums up the media's approach to the news these days.
Colin McGowan.......
A biker is riding by the zoo when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage.
Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.
The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch.
Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents who thank him endlessly.
A reporter has watched the whole event..
The reporter addressing the Harley rider says, 'Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I've seen a man do in my whole life.'
The Harley rider replies, 'Why, it was nothing, really the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.'
The reporter says, 'Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed.
I'm a journalist, and tomorrow's paper will have this story on the front page. So, what do you do for a living and what political affiliation do you have?'
The biker replies, 'I'm an SAS soldier just returned from Afghanistan and a Labor party supporter' The journalist leaves.
The following morning the biker buys the paper to see news of his actions, and reads, on the front page:
SAS SOLDIER ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH!
And that pretty much sums up the media's approach to the news these days.
Colin McGowan.......
As Stan said in his email:
I can't even think of anything to add to this picture!
Words fail me! Which is very unusual!
This picture is worth 10,000 words and maybe even more!
I can't even think of anything to add to this picture!
Words fail me! Which is very unusual!
This picture is worth 10,000 words and maybe even more!
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