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Club Bulletin

Volume 38 Issue No.09 - 26 Aug 24
Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by Brendan Metcalfe 
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Welcome to our Bulletin

Upcoming Events

Saturday 24th August
​Bunnings BBQ


Venue: Castle Hill

Monday 26th August
​Tara Palffy & David Wagner - RUFFTRACK


Venue: The Vicar

Monday 2nd September
​Tammy Shepherd - Mercy Ships

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Monday 9th September
​Carol and Kerry - Business Network International

Venue: The Vicar

Saturday 14th September
​Local Council Elections - BBQ & Cake Stall


West Pennant Hills Public

Monday 16th September
​Tash Coleg - ID and Cyber Crime

Bio for Tash
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Monday 23rd September
PDG Stephen Humphreys - Australian Rotary Health


​Venue: ​The Vicar

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Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at The Vicar.  If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email by 6:00pm on the Sunday prior to a face-to-face meeting. 
Note: Meeting Times             The Vicar - 6:30 for 7:00pm start               Zoom Meeting - 7:15 for 7:30pm start
Take me to "What's On"
Let's Go
 

​Duty Roster

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  • If you are rostered and are unable to attend the meeting, please contact the person doing your role in the following week(s) to arrange a swap and advise Sandra of the change. 
  • If you are aware of an absence(s) beyond the time frame of the above then refer to Sandra so, she does not roster you during your absence.
  • Sandra is not an information conduit; you must also message Ros Hogan.
Duty Roster Duties
Night Report Template

Some Rotary Articles that may be of interest ...

End Polio Now

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Ending Polio forever

Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for over 35 years, and our goal of ridding the earth of this disease is in sight. We started in 1979 with vaccinations for 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only countries where polio remains endemic.
Help us, in the final push
Editor Note:
Link takes you to a Rotary site and opens it in a new window.
When you close that site you return here.

 
President Report 
Welcome members, partners and guests. Harold Sharp is unable to join us tonight ...
Read More
 
Night Report 
Sergeant Tony opened the meeting and asked Keith to propose a toast ...
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Night Report
 
​Photos:​
Night Photos courtesy of Neville ...
WPHP Family Fun Fair photos from Anne, Edwina, Rosemary, Neville and Self ...


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​Humour
Many Thanks to Cawas for the contribution ...
Joke Balance is Nil, Zip, Nothing, Zero, Nix, Nought, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, Nada ...
Humour
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Trivia Night

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​Theatre for a Cause - raising funds for Parramatta Mission

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Good evening members and partners.  Carlingford Club is again organising a night at the Pavilion Theatre Castle Hill.  These are great nights and the cost is the same as making your own booking.  Please consider going along.  Let Fay know.
 
Parramatta Mission has been serving the local community for over 50 years.  The service provides meals, essentials and emergency food hamper assistance, as well as onsite access showers and washing facilities to individuals facing homelessness and hardship. We partner with local organisations and government agencies to provide vital services to our guests onsite, as well as referrals and access to case management.
 
 We are pleased to invite you to join us for an excellent night of entertainment for all to enjoy at: 
    Pavilion Theatre, 
    Castle Hill Showground, 
    10 Doran Drive, 
    Castle Hill.
  
This play is on Wednesday 18th September 2024.  The Rotary Club of Carlingford looks forward to seeing you for a night of excellent theatre at the cost of $30 per person.  Cash payments will be collected on the night.

​The Ghost Train

By Arnold Ridley. Adapted by Jocelyn & Nicholas Ridley.  Directed by Stephen Snars

​It is, as they say, a dark and stormy night. The train pulls in. Three stops from nowhere, you and your fellow travelers are unloaded into a railway station waiting room with both an unhelpful stationmaster and arguably the most annoying man on earth. There are no more trains until tomorrow. What could possibly be worse?
Well, it could be a haunted railway station with a lethal ghost train due to arrive any minute.
Mind the gap, hold on tight and join us in a comedy thriller by Arnold Ridley (from Dad’s Army) jam-packed with subterfuge and mirth, that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat until the final whistle.
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company
 
We will be serving cheese and wine in the foyer before the play, as approved by the Board of the Pavilion Theatre. 
The doors will be open from 7:30pm, with the play starting at 8:00pm.  As those who have attended previously will know, parking is extremely easy.  For those who are uncertain about directions, the theatre is in the Castle Hill Showground precinct, off Showground Road at Castle Hill.
Can you please let us know how many of you and your friends are coming by Thursday 12th September 2024?
 
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Fay Kitto

Save the Date

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Rotary Collaboration In Action

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 The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook is assisting the Kenthurst Club with grounds maintenance at the Transitional Community houses for older women.
 
It was wonderful to receive the following testimonial from one of the tenants.
 
"This program literally saved my life and has given us an opportunity to get back on my feet.  When I found myself facing a housing crisis, this program gave me hope and a chance at a safe new beginning for me and my children.
 
The teams have been incredible, my family is safe and sheltered and we look forward to a bright and secure future.  The teams that help look after us are professional and have helped every step along the way. They have never made me feel ashamed as a low-income earner or single parent.
 
My property manager is quick to respond, and nothing has been too much trouble.
Our case manager is incredible, my kids are safe and happy, and we feel genuinely cared about in this program. We are so lucky to be in a country that supports programs like this."

A personal invitation to District 9685 Conference 2025 
A Sustainability and Humanitarian Summit 
March 21 and 22 in Penrith

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Dear fellow Rotarians,
 
It gives me great pleasure to personally invite you to our 2025 District Conference to be held at the Pullman, Penrith, on 21 and 22 March 2025.
 
Our conferences have always been a one-of-a-kind expo on humanitarian work with high quality speakers - a great way to share stories of the good work of Rotary, and to make and renew friendships with fellow Rotarians.
 
As global humanitarian needs reach record levels, our Rotary community is looking for ways to widen our reach and deliver more to those in need locally and globally. Accordingly, our 2025 District Conference has been themed as our first ever Sustainability and Humanitarian Summit for “A Better World through people & Rotary”.
 
Some highlights of our Sustainability & Humanitarian Sumit:
  • It will bring together all Rotarians from our District as well as appeal to people from the broader community who want to make a difference – so they can hear Rotary’s stories and opportunities for humanitarian service.
  • We will have a series of short presentations by clubs (in-person or pre-recorded) that showcase their signature projects and the impact they have had.
  • To generate ideas and new ways to solve humanitarian and sustainability problems, the Summit will host a competition for university/TAFE/high school students to channel their creativity and develop social impact projects that could be scaled up by interested clubs.
The Summit presents us with a pivotal opportunity to reenergise how we solve community problems, while also growing membership and boosting our public image.
 
Watch this space for more details of these new elements, the overall program and keynote speakers. The team and I will keep you updated of major developments over the coming months.
 
I appeal to you for your support in registering, in inviting your friends, and in starting to think about how your club can use the airtime on stage to share the best of what you do every day for your communities locally and globally.
 
You can register through this link - https://ourbetterworld2025.wordpress.com/
 
Join me and together we can make ‘A Better World through people and Rotary’!

Niranjan
DG Niranjan Deodhar​

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Rotary Myth Buster Flyer

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Are You a Centurion?

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Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!

How to Be a Centurion

To read a digital version of our favourite magazine, click below

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Please contact Sandra White if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club.
This BBQ Trailer needs to be employed!
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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.
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Don't need:
  • ​to be invited
  • to be of a certain age
  • to be male
  • to be a business person
  • to be retired
  • to attend meetings every week
  • to be available on weekends.

Must have:
  • ​a sense of humour
  • a willingness to give back to your community
  • a willingness to pitch in when required
  • some time available to help out on the occasional weekend event
  • an interest in the life of the West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook communities
  • a desire to contribute in some way to the running of the Club.

​If you would like to come along as a guest to see what it is all about just call either: -
Carol Russell (0418 431 157) or President Colin (0408 810 463)
Club Details:
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at The Vicar
Arrive 6:30pm  Start  7:00pm  End  9:00pm
271 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia

Welcome to call Carol or Colin to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead.

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Our Sponsors

Alfresco Shades
Bakers Delight, Cherrybrook Shopping Village
Carmen Drive Pharmacy
Cherrybrook Pharmacy (Appletree)
Century 21 Joseph Tan Real Estate
Event Services International
Hills Motor Repairs
Hills Storage Galston
Martelli's Fruit Market
Michele's Landfill Rescue
Mitchell Hann
The Dental Touch
Total Print Control Castle Hill
Westleigh Pharmacy
Your Finance Lady
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