Photo: Cherrybrook ​metro station by John Cowper 

Inside This Issue

President's Report

Night Report

Humour

Club Calendar

Upcoming Events

(NB: Due to the evolving and unpredictable situation with COVID and the extension of lockdowns announced 14/07/2021, a decision has been made by Board to take September (and possibly beyond) meetings to Zoom format. We will review this should lockdowns ease. This decision has helped to provide some certainty for meetings as we move forward).
Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at Springfield.  If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email Ros Hogan hoganros@gmail.com by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.

Club Zoom Meetings
Alternate week
Springfield House
Suspended until further notice

7:15pm for 7:30pm 

6:30pm for 7:00 pm

Mon 27 September 2021
​Guest Speaker: Greg Ross PDG District 9800
Lift The Lid - Rotary Supporting Mental Health

​Mon 04 October 2021
Public Holiday - Social Meeting

Mon 11 October 2021
​Guest Speaker: 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 Janelle, so she can amend her records. Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Janelle of any upcoming known absences
​(e.g . holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.

Do Browse Through This Website

This website is not just the bulletin. There are many useful information within. Please use the heading buttons at the top to the right of the Club's Rotary Logo and dropdown menus to navigate to other areas of interests. Just be aware that some information may not be up-to-date but come back often. It is a dynamic site and will be updated periodically.

Petition for Guest Speaker recommendations
Please contact John Caruana if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club
johncaruana500@gmail.com       Mob: 0417 394 854

​Social Calendar 2021

Friendship Lunches/Dinners -- The next round of Friendship Lunches/Dinners is postponed until Covid-19 Rules permit.
Exploring  alternatives such as outdoor gathering for BBQ or picnics when permissible.
Please notify Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.

Per NSW Government Guide Lines
"If you are fully vaccinated, from Monday 13 September 2021, you can attend an outdoor gathering in a public space of up to 5 people for exercise or outdoor recreation so long as all those at the gathering aged 16 years or over are fully vaccinated." Full conditions are here.

So contact members near you and have a coffee or picnic in an outdoor area.

​Pizza Night at a local restaurant​ -- Friday 22nd October
Day Trip by Car -- Sunday 21st November

​Tony Coote

​President Keith's Report 20 September 2021

 

​​There were passages in the discussion led by Maggie Hamilton to which I could relate, as she incited past, hurtful memories to bubble to the surface.

Last Friday Tony and Pamela described how they measured the street library, in my street, in mobile phone lengths.  Cawas has now requested Tony to produce three of these units.

The Tree of Joy discussions (last Thursday) clarified several issues, and we are ready to embark on our most valuable community project.

Next week we will learn about “Lift the Lid” and how Rotary is supporting mental health.
If you have read the Bulletin then note that Bev is raising funds by advertising Books for sale.

Stay Safe
Keith

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Learning And Development Officer

​2020-21 A Year To Remember
Contributed by President Keith

Welfare Report

 Night Report - 20 September 2021

 

Sergeant John Tchetchenian called the meeting to order and asked Edwina to propose a toast. Edwina toasted Australia, Rotary, all in lockdown and all dogs walking past her place each day.
 
President Keith welcomed everyone to the meeting and gave a special welcome to our guest speaker, Maggie Hamilton.
 
The Cheese and Crackers meeting took place on Friday night during which time attendees learned that Tony and Pamela measured the Street Library near Keith in phone-units. Congratulations to Cawas on increasing orders to three Libraries.
 
The Club is looking for a Past President to volunteer as the Cluster’s representative on the District sub-committee to elect a District Governor 2024-25.
 
Directors’ Reports:
 
Foundation – David Turnbull had nothing to report.
 
Public Image – Carol Russell is preparing another article for Dooral Roundup.
 
Membership – Carol had nothing to report.
 
 Vocational – Edwina Ruff had nothing to report.
 
Youth – Rosemary Clarke advised there were three Coonabarabran participants in the Santos Science Experience online course. There were three new people from RYLA which she will follow up. The Club will sponsor one participant and give the other two names to other Clubs.
 
Club Services - Janelle Craig had heard from Harishan, RYPEN candidate. Harishan was successful in the National Youth Science award.
 
John Carawana was acknowledged with providing interesting speakers.
 
Janelle put out a reminder that if you are rostered for a duty and you cannot undertake your duty you should find a replacement and advise Janelle of the person replacing you so she can amend the Master Roster.
 
International – Peter Stanton understood a donation of 800 face masks to NTA in West Timor were received and the recipients were very happy with this donation.
 
Community Services – Cawas Sahukar had a meeting for Tree of Joy. Letters have been sent out.
 
Leslie, who is in charge of Street Library could hopefully be one of our guest speakers.
 
Fundraising – Max Henderson did not have a great deal to report other than Bev Davison is selling books online and has already raised $120. Last week’s bulletin advertised books for sale.
 
At this point in the meeting it was noted by all that Sergeant John was doing a wonderful job tonight!!
 
Sergeant John handed over to Carol to introduce our guest speaker, Maggie Hamilton.
 
Maggie is a Sydney-based author and social researcher who has written books, writes for magazines and gives frequent talks and lectures. She is a regular media commentator and a keen observer of social trends. Maggie has held a number of senior roles in publishing and at the ABC.
Her books have been published in over a dozen countries worldwide, and include ‘What's Happening to Our Girls’? and ‘What's Happening to Our Boys? ‘ - 21st century issues boys and girls face, and solutions to these challenges.
Maggie’s most recent publications are ‘When We Become Strangers’ and ‘How Loneliness Leaks Into Our Lives and What We Can Do About It’. Her book ‘What Men Don't Talk About’, which has been in print continuously for over a decade, examines the lives of real men and boys, and this is what she focused on tonight.
Maggie’s contact details are www.maggiehamilton.org and maggie.hamilton@optusnet.com.au
After a very insightful and emotive talk by Maggie, Cawas had an announcement. On 16 September 2021 his grandson Henry was born in the US, a little brother for Harriet. Congratulations Cawas.
 
Sergeant John presented a trivia quiz ‘ Australiana’. A virtual bottle of wine was won by President Keith.
 
President Keith closed the meeting by thanking Maggie Hamilton and advising next week’s speaker is Greg Ross PDG District 9800 discussing ‘Lift the Lid’ – Rotary supporting Mental Health.
 
 
 
Night Reporter
Ros Hogan
 

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Pop-Up Book Sale
No dates until further notice

ONLINE BOOK SALES

We cannot hold a book sale at the moment but we are selling books online. 
Currently I have the books detailed below.
If you wish to buy one, please let me know. You can call, text or email me.
Bev Davison
0410 022 474
beverleydav@gmail.com

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​Read your digital edition online
​Here

Westmead Institute of Medical Research
“COVID -19 Variants and Vaccines, the Lockdown update”
COVID-19: Variants & Vaccines, the Lockdown Update - YouTube      

The presentation was accurate as of 9th July 2021. Some widening of the age group acceptability for the AstraZeneca vaccine have been made since that presentation date.
The 2 main speakers were Internationally renowned experts in immunology and vaccine development, Professor Tony Cunningham and Professor Sarah Palmer.
I have attached a link to that presentation. It is well worth watching.
I also took some Notes and attach for those who only wish to get a quick grab - but the notes don’t do the presentation justice.

Kind Regards
Colin McGowan

Howard and Megan in exile

​​Hi All Members.
​ We are not the only travellers planning to get home. We had Happy Hour with two couples from Tasmania last night plus they have two friends who altogether are planning on getting home to Tassie. They have applied for a Victorian border pass which gives them 24 hours from crossing the border to arrive at the ferry terminal in Melbourne otherwise they have to go into quarantine. Another Tassie traveller in Queensland returning home had to divert into Northern Territory then to South Australia and then make a run for the Ferry.
That prevented them from being put into quarantine in the eastern states.
Cheers. Howard and Megan.

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Humour of the week

 

An old Italian gentleman lived alone in Dural. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Mario, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament.

"Dear Mario, I am pretty sad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days. Love, Papa."

A few days later, he received a letter from his son.

"Dear Papa, Don't dig up that garden. That's where the bodies are buried. Love, Mario"

At 4 am next morning, the police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day, the old man received another letter from this son.

"Dear Papa, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances. Love you, Mario"

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Covid Safe food handling

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:

• 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.

The course is self-guided and will take participants approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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

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.

Club Calendar

Editor's Note:  ​If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.

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Bulletin Editor - Douglas

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 Ros. Email: hoganros@gmail.com before 1pm on the Thursday before the meeting.

If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.

Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
TO BE UPDATED POST COVID LOCK DOWN

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
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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.

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 Keith (0478 599 155)

Club Details:
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at Springfield House (Suspended until further notice due to Covid)
Arrive 6:30pm  Start  7:00pm  End  9:00pm
245 New Line Rd
Dural NSW 2128 Australia

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

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