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Garage Sale
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District Governor, Peter Ward visit
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2017 Garage Sale
Garage Sale Update
Regards
Neville Hansen
- What happen last week. We covered the Cobble stones at the RFS with Decomposed Granite to make it safe to walk on. There were some 300 Cliveas potted at Sharpe's on Friday. The Awning went up today and we had our first drop off / pickups today which looks very promising.
- What's on this week:
- Drop Off / Pick Ups: 6:30pm to 8pm Tues, Wed, Thurs and then 1pm to 5pm Sat & Sun
- Thurs 21st Sept 9am: Set up the Girl Guide Hall for Bric-a-Brac
- Friday 22nd Sept 9am: Set up Clothing racks at Turnbull's
- Bric-a-Brac Sorting: Tues from 6pm, Wed from 6pm, Thurs from 6:30pm, Fri 9am to midday, then from 6:30pm, Sat 9am to midday, Sun 9am to midday
- Availability Sheet (attached). Can you pls review the sheet and note if you have made yourself available for Drop offs / pickups this week. If you have not filled it in can you pls do so ASAP as we do need at least 6 people for all drop offs / pickups. I am sure this would make good fodder for the Sargent of Arms. Pls let us know if you are coming to the dinner on the Sat night of the Garage Sale. We only have 21 people so far.
Regards
Neville Hansen
Tree of Joy - Why not get involved
Fellow Rotarians and Partners
I am delighted to inform you that the Cherrybrook Centre Management has decided to go ahead with the Tree of Joy despite renovations.
The response from the community is fantastic. Last year we collected in excess of 1000 gifts at an average value of $50/- per gift this is by far one of the biggest fund raiser and community service project undertaken by the club without any significant expense.
Currently we support Anglicare, Burnside Uniting Church, Wesley Mission, Camp Quality, Marayong Primary School, Meals on Wheels, Parramatta Mission, Shine for Kids and Taldumande to name a few. This year we are looking at further expanding our charities and assisting the less fortunate people to celebrate Christmas.
The way the Tree of Joy is run a committee of club Rotarians meet and identify a charity and a nominated Rotarian becomes the sole contact with that charity. If you are passionate about a charity that you would like to support then we would love to have you on the committee, partners too are most welcome.
In case you are interested and would like more details please contact me at the earliest as we are planning to have our first meeting early this month.
If you are seriously wanting to make a difference, help those who are less fortunate and believe in service above self then be a part of the Tree that continues to spread Joy in and outside our community.
Cawas
I am delighted to inform you that the Cherrybrook Centre Management has decided to go ahead with the Tree of Joy despite renovations.
The response from the community is fantastic. Last year we collected in excess of 1000 gifts at an average value of $50/- per gift this is by far one of the biggest fund raiser and community service project undertaken by the club without any significant expense.
Currently we support Anglicare, Burnside Uniting Church, Wesley Mission, Camp Quality, Marayong Primary School, Meals on Wheels, Parramatta Mission, Shine for Kids and Taldumande to name a few. This year we are looking at further expanding our charities and assisting the less fortunate people to celebrate Christmas.
The way the Tree of Joy is run a committee of club Rotarians meet and identify a charity and a nominated Rotarian becomes the sole contact with that charity. If you are passionate about a charity that you would like to support then we would love to have you on the committee, partners too are most welcome.
In case you are interested and would like more details please contact me at the earliest as we are planning to have our first meeting early this month.
If you are seriously wanting to make a difference, help those who are less fortunate and believe in service above self then be a part of the Tree that continues to spread Joy in and outside our community.
Cawas
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Inspirational Women Award
Charity Poker Night
Dear Colin Sharpe, Please find attached a flyer for Crows Nest Rotary Charity Poker Night. 7pm Saturday October 21st @ North Sydney Leagues. I would really appreciate it , if you could circulate the flyer around your club.. Last year we raised $800 which went to 2 women refuges (Mary's House & Delvena House). This year's charity will be announced on the night.. Both years this has run, it has been a fun night. We cater for those who do not know how to play poker with lessons from 6pm on the night OR invite me to one of your meetings. Feel free to call me with any questions. Mark Staples Secretary, Crows Nest Rotary |
Top Five Reasons to End Trachoma
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September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
Supporting Education
More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population.
Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults. HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN We take action to empower educators to inspire learning at all ages. |
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TEACHER TRAINING
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ADULT LITERACY
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Rotary members invest in the future by giving scholarships to students who have the potential to change our communities.
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We share our knowledge and experience with educators and other professionals who work with vulnerable populations.
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Rotary members fight adult illiteracy by working with local advocates to offer community literacy programs.
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Wanted - New Members
We are experiencing another drought with respect to prospective new members.
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Significant Club fundraising events during the year
The Book Sale March 2017. As the result of a lot of hard work the April Book Sale was a great success, especially from the organisers Max Henderson, Andrew Little and Clive Denmark. Funds raised were circa $13,000. Well done.
2017 Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 26 August 20167at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support.
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 26 August 20167at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support.
The Garage Sale
Last year 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.
This year we hope to have another successful weekend on October 7&8.
The weather is in god's hands.
Your assistance will assist in making the event a success.
Last year 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.
This year we hope to have another successful weekend on October 7&8.
The weather is in god's hands.
Your assistance will assist in making the event a success.
Barbecues
The club runs fund raising barbecues throughout the year, mainly at Bunnings (both Dural and Thornleigh) Here are Barry, Tony, Nick and David hard at work. at Thornleigh..
The club runs fund raising barbecues throughout the year, mainly at Bunnings (both Dural and Thornleigh) Here are Barry, Tony, Nick and David hard at work. at Thornleigh..
Meetings
Monday 6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158
Apologies
If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Jilda.
Phone 8484 7106 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting.
Phone 8484 7106 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting.
If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
President's Report
Ahoy Mateys. President Colin opened the Pirate theme night and welcomed fellow Rotarians partners and guests. Guests tonight were Andrew Rodgers speaking about the Titanic. Angelo Casamento’s daughters Kritel and Alyssa. Ric’s guest and prospective member Mario Bekes. Partners Anne, Jill; Gwen, Helen, Lynne and Roma. Clive from the Entrance Club and Honorary Member Brian.
It was pleasing to see so many engaging in the theme night and dressing appropriately.
Stan knew what the orchestra played while the Titanic was sinking. Neville gave an update on Rosemary Little who underwent a major operation today and is in intensive care. Our best wishes to the Little family. Business Items
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- Q Why is pirating so addictive?
- A They say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked!
- A big thank you to Janelle and Peter Stanton for running another impromptu BBQ. Thank you also to their BBQ assistants Tony Coote, John Tchetchenian, Junior Rotarian - Marcus Tchetchenian, Nick Chua, Paul Laroumanie, Max Henderson an Peter Cleary for turning out at short notice. Their effort contributed ~ $840 to our fundraising account.
- Nick Chuah has agreed to take over the leadership of the Tree of Joy Project from Brian Furrer. Nick will be mentored by Brian and assisted by Douglas. Thank you Nick for taking on this very important job and thank you, Brian and Douglas for providing your support to Nick.
Q What happened when Bluebeard fell overboard in the Red Sea?
A He got marooned.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD) on September 19) is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Bauer (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), of Albany Oregon in the USA, who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. For example, an observer of this holiday would greet friends not with "Hello," but with "Ahoy, matey!" The holiday, and its observance, springs from a romanticized view of the Golden Age of Piracy.
According to Summers, the day is the only known holiday to come into being as a result of a sports injury. During a racquetball game between Summers and Bauer, one of them reacted to the pain with an outburst of "Aaarrr!", and the idea was born. That game took place on June 6, 1995, but out of respect for the observance of the Normandy landings, they chose Summers' ex-wife's birthday, as it would be easy for him to remember.
At first an inside joke between two friends, the holiday gained exposure when Bauer and Summers sent a letter about their invented holiday to the American syndicated humour columnist Dave Barry in 2002. Barry liked the idea and promoted the day. Growing media coverage of the holiday after Barry's column has ensured that this event is now celebrated internationally,
Parodic = A parody also called a spoof, send-up, take-off, or lampoon) is a work created to imitate, make fun of, or comment on an original work—its subject, author, style, or some other target—by means of satiric or ironic imitation.
Closing remarks by President Colin.
- Next week there may be no Speaker but rather more fellowship and other fun
A He bought it on sail.
- Dont forget your support for the pre-Garage Sale activities is required. Dont leave it to just the committee.
- Thank you all for coming. Have a great week making a difference until we meet again.
Colin
Night Report
Opening: eg; Sgt Ric opened the meeting and we all Toasted the usual suspects plus “Pirates”
Welcome to guest speaker Andrew Rodgers who spoke of his visit to the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean.
President Col’s Report - Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Director’s Reports
Members Talk – Ross Ballinger
Ross spoke of he and Helen’s travels around Australia in their various and gradually upgraded caravans and of the commeraderie and support received during their travels from Rotary Clubs along the way and the people they had met. They donated funds/goods to communities in need along the way as well as being invited to a cocktail party with the Governor of Tasmania to name just a few highlights.
Guest Speaker for the evening Andrew Rodgers speaking of his passion “The Titanic”
Colin Baxter introduced Andrew to the meeting. Andrew is a Nurseryman from the Northern Beaches, he plays soccer, has a reptile collection and in particular grows Turtles. He has 3 kids.
Some years ago in 1998 Andrew won a competition which invited him to go to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean in an underwater capsule to explore the wreck of the Titanic. He told us of this amazing adventure and showed pictures of the wreck as they cruised by in their submersible.
A most interesting speaker and his subject had us all enthralled. Thank you Andrew.
General Business
Sergeant at Arm’s Ricardo ran the Raffle won by Peter Stanton.
The fines session as usual yielded a few dollars for the coffers. Ricardo contributed as he had committed to do… dollars to the kitty after members had had their vehicles serviced at his business. Well done Ricardo and members…. Again an example of members supporting business in their club.
Carol Russell Night Reporter.
Welcome to guest speaker Andrew Rodgers who spoke of his visit to the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean.
President Col’s Report - Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Director’s Reports
- Max Henderson (Social Committee) Max advised that a Social Committee meeting to be held at Carol Russells Office on Wednesday 20th September, 2017 at 5.30 pm.
- Cawas Sahukar (Community Service) Tree of Joy planning coming along nicely however more charities are needed. He asked members to nominate any they might support who would benefit from the Tree of Joy concept. Nich Chuah to head up the Tree of Joy Committee
- Barry Freeman (Vocational) Asked for commitment from members who might attend the TAFE Dinner on 21st November.
- Keith Ball (Membership) Advertisements have been placed in various places to try and attract new members. The Garage Sale will be a public appeal for members.
- Rosemary (Youth) Thanked everyone who had supported the school by collecting Woolworths vouchers.
- Neville Hansen Neville covered so much territory it is best to see the Garage Sale update near top of page. Salient point is to get involved.
- Carol Russell (A Sponsor of the Garage Sale) Carol noted that she is delighted to be a sponsor of the brand new and unique Cherrybrook landmark, the new yellow pathway at the Fire Station which is to be officially named “YBR Way” at a Ribbon Cutting ceremony just prior to doors opening of the 2017 Garage Sale. For those unaware….Yellow Brick Road (YBR) is a local business providing home loan/financial services to the community.
- In a handshake agreement Carol has agreed to sponsor the Garage Sale for 3 years at $259 per year and in a further benefit to the club, has agreed that any referrals the business receives for a home loan of any kind, at any time during that 3 year sponsorship period, and the opportunity goes to Settlement of the loan, the club will also receive $259. This is to be an ongoing arrangement and can be a great source of additional fundraising income to the club if members get behind it.
- This is how Rotary first came about … Business people supporting the business’s of members in their Club.
Members Talk – Ross Ballinger
Ross spoke of he and Helen’s travels around Australia in their various and gradually upgraded caravans and of the commeraderie and support received during their travels from Rotary Clubs along the way and the people they had met. They donated funds/goods to communities in need along the way as well as being invited to a cocktail party with the Governor of Tasmania to name just a few highlights.
Guest Speaker for the evening Andrew Rodgers speaking of his passion “The Titanic”
Colin Baxter introduced Andrew to the meeting. Andrew is a Nurseryman from the Northern Beaches, he plays soccer, has a reptile collection and in particular grows Turtles. He has 3 kids.
Some years ago in 1998 Andrew won a competition which invited him to go to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean in an underwater capsule to explore the wreck of the Titanic. He told us of this amazing adventure and showed pictures of the wreck as they cruised by in their submersible.
A most interesting speaker and his subject had us all enthralled. Thank you Andrew.
General Business
Sergeant at Arm’s Ricardo ran the Raffle won by Peter Stanton.
The fines session as usual yielded a few dollars for the coffers. Ricardo contributed as he had committed to do… dollars to the kitty after members had had their vehicles serviced at his business. Well done Ricardo and members…. Again an example of members supporting business in their club.
Carol Russell Night Reporter.
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This Week's Humour
Royal Forecaster
The king wanted to go fishing, and he asked the royal weather forecaster the forecast for the next few hours.
The palace meteorologist assured him that there was no chance of rain.
So the king and the queen went fishing. On the way he met a man with a fishing pole riding on a donkey, and he asked the man if the fish were biting. The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace! In just a short time I expect a huge rain storm."
The king replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an educated and experienced professional. Besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him."
So the king continued on his way. However, in a short time a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked. Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the meteorologist.
Then he summoned the fisherman and offered him the prestigious position of royal forecaster. The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that...it will rain."
So the king hired the donkey.
And thus began the practice of hiring dumb asses to work in influential positions of government.
The practice is unbroken to this date.
Thus, political parties were born!
Jim
The king wanted to go fishing, and he asked the royal weather forecaster the forecast for the next few hours.
The palace meteorologist assured him that there was no chance of rain.
So the king and the queen went fishing. On the way he met a man with a fishing pole riding on a donkey, and he asked the man if the fish were biting. The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace! In just a short time I expect a huge rain storm."
The king replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an educated and experienced professional. Besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him."
So the king continued on his way. However, in a short time a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked. Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the meteorologist.
Then he summoned the fisherman and offered him the prestigious position of royal forecaster. The fisherman said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that...it will rain."
So the king hired the donkey.
And thus began the practice of hiring dumb asses to work in influential positions of government.
The practice is unbroken to this date.
Thus, political parties were born!
Jim
FRIDAYS BIKE RIDE
I went to the liquor store Friday afternoon on my bicycle, bought two large bottles of wine and put it in the bicycle basket.
As I was about to leave, I thought to myself that if I fell off the bicycle, the bottles would break.
So I drank all the wine before I cycled home.
It turned out to be a very good decision because I fell off my bicycle seven times on the way home.
Jim
I went to the liquor store Friday afternoon on my bicycle, bought two large bottles of wine and put it in the bicycle basket.
As I was about to leave, I thought to myself that if I fell off the bicycle, the bottles would break.
So I drank all the wine before I cycled home.
It turned out to be a very good decision because I fell off my bicycle seven times on the way home.
Jim
Aussie Bush Etiquette
I know that Aussie Bush Etiquette is recognized throughout the civilized world but we all need to be reminded from time to time.
In General,
Eating Out,
Entertaining at Home,
Personal Hygiene,
Theatre/Cinema Etiquette,
Weddings,
Driving Etiquette,
Jim
In General,
- Never take an open stubby to a job interview...
- Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them.
- It's tacky to take an Esky to church.
- If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets.
- Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take your Ute and trailer to the funeral.
Eating Out,
- When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so as not to bruise the wine.
- If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand.
Entertaining at Home,
- A centrepiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
- Don't allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners.
Personal Hygiene,
- While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private, using one's OWN Ute keys.
- Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money.
- Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days.
- Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, it alters the taste of finger foods and if you are a woman it can draw attention away from your jewellery.
Theatre/Cinema Etiquette,
- Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the movie ends.
- Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.
Weddings,
- Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
- For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund and a clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance.
- Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for the occasion.
Driving Etiquette,
- Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your gun's loaded and the roo's in your rifle sight.
- When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesn't always have the right of way.
- Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
- When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it's impolite to ask her to bring back beer too!
Jim
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