The Next Meetings |
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Monday 29th January
Seeking replacement speaker. Will post here if successful.
Monday 5th February
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Hornsby Shire Council - Mayor Philip Ruddock
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Monday 12th February
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Dr Don Dingsdag - Chair of Cardiac Arrest Survival Foundation
(potential Next Big Thing project) |
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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 Max, so he can amend his records.
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Upcoming Events |
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3&4 February
4th February
10th February
17th February
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Weekend Away
Bunnings BBQ - Thornleigh
Cemetery Project - Uniting Church
Book Sale - First Major Book sort
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Club Calendar
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Mikaela has left for Denmark
January 19
Rosemary has supplied two photos of Mikaela and clan at the airport.
Rosemary has supplied two photos of Mikaela and clan at the airport.
Parents Nicole and Simon plus siblings Rebecca and William
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Mikaela
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Mikaela's Blog(s)
Mikaela has started a blog. As new entries arrive I will publish them in this bulletin. I will also develop a page to contain all of her blogs for her visit to Denmark.
I have swapped my mind. To all pdf aficionados I apologise......
Please use the following link to see Mikaela
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I have swapped my mind. To all pdf aficionados I apologise......
Please use the following link to see Mikaela
Editors Note: The above link will open in a new page. After reading the page, closure, will bring you back to here.
Cherrybrook Uniting Church Cemetery
Hi All,
Many of the graves in the Cherrybrook Uniting Church Cemetery need attention. There has been a lot of interest from the Club in working together with the Church to help rejuvenate some of these graves with the understanding that some of these graves are also heritage listed. A lot of the graves are surrounded by concrete and are filled with coloured stones. In many cases the coloured stones have diminished and weeds are growing in the graves. We are proposing taking out the old coloured stones, killing the weeds, putting in new plastic and then refilling with new coloured stones.
We are planning for Saturday 10th February 2018 starting at 8:30am at Cherrybrook Uniting Church. We would go most of the day to about 4:30pm but people can come and go as they are available. As always it is planned to be a fun day and we will provide morning and afternoon tea and lunch in the kitchen we use for the Book Sale.
Can you please let me know if you are available on this day to help by Sun 4th February so we can cater for lunches etc.
Much appreciated.
What to bring:
· hat and sun screen
· Shovel
· Wheelbarrow
· Gloves
· Maddock
· dust pan and banister brush
· Sharp knife or scissors
.Malcolm Crowe
Regards
Neville Hansen
Many of the graves in the Cherrybrook Uniting Church Cemetery need attention. There has been a lot of interest from the Club in working together with the Church to help rejuvenate some of these graves with the understanding that some of these graves are also heritage listed. A lot of the graves are surrounded by concrete and are filled with coloured stones. In many cases the coloured stones have diminished and weeds are growing in the graves. We are proposing taking out the old coloured stones, killing the weeds, putting in new plastic and then refilling with new coloured stones.
We are planning for Saturday 10th February 2018 starting at 8:30am at Cherrybrook Uniting Church. We would go most of the day to about 4:30pm but people can come and go as they are available. As always it is planned to be a fun day and we will provide morning and afternoon tea and lunch in the kitchen we use for the Book Sale.
Can you please let me know if you are available on this day to help by Sun 4th February so we can cater for lunches etc.
Much appreciated.
What to bring:
· hat and sun screen
· Shovel
· Wheelbarrow
· Gloves
· Maddock
· dust pan and banister brush
· Sharp knife or scissors
.Malcolm Crowe
Regards
Neville Hansen
January is Vocational Service Month
One of the most important aspects of Rotary is building relationships. Learning about professions and job involvement is one of those foundation stones to creating an environment in our Rotary Clubs which builds relationships. Often during the introduction of a new member there can be glimpses of what job choice has been made. And there are those occasional programs devoted to Rotary membership talks where a new member or a more seasoned member shares their life story and work experiences.
Intriguing, interesting and informative are words that will often describe these vocational talks.
New and innovative work positions are being created in our world. Vocational Service month is a great time to celebrate and learn about the life work of our members, whether it is a profession that has lots of history or newly established.
This month and in the months ahead, take some time during your club meetings to have Rotarians share their stories of what they do to impact their world. Relationships will be stronger and one of the reasons for the founding of Rotary will be expressed.
Tom Schmidt
Intriguing, interesting and informative are words that will often describe these vocational talks.
New and innovative work positions are being created in our world. Vocational Service month is a great time to celebrate and learn about the life work of our members, whether it is a profession that has lots of history or newly established.
This month and in the months ahead, take some time during your club meetings to have Rotarians share their stories of what they do to impact their world. Relationships will be stronger and one of the reasons for the founding of Rotary will be expressed.
Tom Schmidt
Wanted - New Members
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If you know of someone who would benefit from Rotary, or, from whom Rotary would benefit if they were a member, then contact Keith.
Click here for a PDF copy of the form to the right, and send or give it to Keith.
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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
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 7&8 October raising a record 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.
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 7&8 October raising a record 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.
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 Carol.
Phone 8850 6515 or email carol.russell@ybr.com.au before 11am on the day of the meeting.
Phone 8850 6515 or email carol.russell@ybr.com.au 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 22nd Jan
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Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne of Hills Shire Council was welcomed as our guest speaker tonight. Other guests were: Rashna, Jaswant Thakorlal (who has now been invited to become a member), Kerry and Bill Mann (welcome back for a second meeting).
Larissa is now settled in as the new daughter of the Tchetchenian family and has started on her journey to broaden her culinary experiences. Thai yesterday I noticed on Facebook. Mikaela Love was farewelled to start her year in Denmark by her family, Rosemary, Jill and the Sharpe’s. A large contingent of exchange students, chaperones, Rotary’s Exchange alumni, parents and well-wishers from around NSW assembled at the Singapore Airlines check-in for the event. Rotarians Andrew and Tony report that they are recuperating well after their surgery. It is pleasing to see Rotarian Janelle back with us after her short absence and working hard for the club. Please support her at the Feb 4th BBQ and let her know if you are available. Anne and I will be helping. Club Business.
Larissa’s word for this is week is togs (swimsuit)
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Night Report
President Colin welcomed guests
Comment was made regards The Bunnings BBQ costs (see Presidents report).
Rosemary reminded members of the Youth committee that there is a meeting on Wednesday 31st January at her place, also that there is a Dinner on Friday 9th February a welcome home for exchange students.There is to be a meeting of the Social Committee on Wednesday 7th February at Carols office @ 5.30p.m.
Janelle is still looking for volunteers for the Bunnings BBQ on Sunday 4th February. Both A.M. and swing shifts.
Peter Stanton reported on his recent trip to the Philippines on behalf of the Clubs International Committee where they are researching venues for water purification plants at two schools.
Our role would be support and training with possible financial assistance.
A support visit would also be encouraged.
Carol then introduced our guest speaker Mayor Dr. Michelle Byrne who emphasised the fact that she was elected at a general election by the people not by other Councillors.
A mother of twin daughters and holder of a Law Degree.
Dr. Byrne gave a detailed report on the Councils activities (see Presidents report) and explained that many of the issues confronting Council and upsetting residents are controlled by the State Government via the State Planning Authority and assured us that the Council was constantly fighting for the best outcomes for residents.
After fielding many questions from our members Dr. Byrne stated that the bottom line is, if you are not happy with planning proposals “make a noise, put in a submission”.
Larissa gave her report on her weeks activities, and then won the raffle (for John) Heads and Tails won by Angelo.
Alan
- Mayor Dr. Michelle Bryne
- Rashna Sahukar,
- Jaswant Thakorial, and
- Kerry and Bill Mann.
Comment was made regards The Bunnings BBQ costs (see Presidents report).
Rosemary reminded members of the Youth committee that there is a meeting on Wednesday 31st January at her place, also that there is a Dinner on Friday 9th February a welcome home for exchange students.There is to be a meeting of the Social Committee on Wednesday 7th February at Carols office @ 5.30p.m.
Janelle is still looking for volunteers for the Bunnings BBQ on Sunday 4th February. Both A.M. and swing shifts.
Peter Stanton reported on his recent trip to the Philippines on behalf of the Clubs International Committee where they are researching venues for water purification plants at two schools.
Our role would be support and training with possible financial assistance.
A support visit would also be encouraged.
Carol then introduced our guest speaker Mayor Dr. Michelle Byrne who emphasised the fact that she was elected at a general election by the people not by other Councillors.
A mother of twin daughters and holder of a Law Degree.
Dr. Byrne gave a detailed report on the Councils activities (see Presidents report) and explained that many of the issues confronting Council and upsetting residents are controlled by the State Government via the State Planning Authority and assured us that the Council was constantly fighting for the best outcomes for residents.
After fielding many questions from our members Dr. Byrne stated that the bottom line is, if you are not happy with planning proposals “make a noise, put in a submission”.
Larissa gave her report on her weeks activities, and then won the raffle (for John) Heads and Tails won by Angelo.
Alan
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This Week's Humour
Bill's Parrot
During a Parliament House dinner, Chloe Shorten leaned over to chat with
Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
"I bought Bill a parrot for his birthday, she gushed, That bird is so smart,
Bill has already taught him to say over two hundred words!"
That's very impressive," said Cosgrove, "But, you do realise he just speaks
the words. He doesn't really understand what they all mean.”
"Oh, I know," replied Chloe, But neither does the parrot."
Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
"I bought Bill a parrot for his birthday, she gushed, That bird is so smart,
Bill has already taught him to say over two hundred words!"
That's very impressive," said Cosgrove, "But, you do realise he just speaks
the words. He doesn't really understand what they all mean.”
"Oh, I know," replied Chloe, But neither does the parrot."
Stan
The Love of the Irish
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Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking place. Looking up to heaven he said, 'Lord take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and give up me Irish Whiskey!'
Miraculously, a parking place appeared. Paddy looked up again and said, 'Never mind, I found one.' |
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Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and asks the first man he meets, 'Do you want to go to heaven?'
The man said, 'I do, Father.' The priest said, 'Then stand over there against the wall.' Then the priest asked the second man, 'Do you want to go to heaven?' 'Certainly, Father,' the man replied. 'Then stand over there against the wall,' said the priest. Then Father Murphy walked up to O'Toole and asked, 'Do you want to go to heaven?' O'Toole said, 'No, I don't Father.' The priest said, 'I don't believe this. You mean to tell me that when you die you don't want to go to heaven?' O'Toole said, 'Oh, when I die, yes. I thought you were getting a group together to go right now.' |
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Paddy was in New York
He was patiently waiting and watching the traffic cop on a busy street crossing. The cop stopped the flow of traffic and shouted, 'Okay, pedestrians.' Then he'd allow the traffic to pass. He'd done this several times, and Paddy still stood on the sidewalk. After the cop had shouted, 'Pedestrians!' for the tenth time, Paddy went over to him and said, 'Is it not about time ye let the Catholics across?' |
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Gallagher opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that he had died. He quickly phoned his best friend, Finney.
'Did you see the paper?' asked Gallagher. 'They say I died!!' 'Yes, I saw it!' replied Finney. 'Where are ye callin' from?' |
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An Irish priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for speeding in Connecticut . The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car.
He says, 'Sir, have you been drinking?' 'Just water,' says the priest. The trooper says, 'Then why do I smell wine?' The priest looks at the bottle and says, 'Good Lord! He's done it again!' |
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Walking into the bar, Mike said to Charlie the bartender, 'Pour me a stiff one - just had another fight with the little woman.'
'Oh yeah?' said Charlie, 'And how did this one end?' 'When it was over,' Mike replied, 'She came to me on her hands and knees.' 'Really,' said Charles, 'Now that's a switch! What did she say?' She said, 'Come out from under the bed, you little chicken.' |
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Patton staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Paddy. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Kathleen.
He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and he landed heavily on his rump. A whiskey bottle in each back pocket broke and made the landing especially painful. Managing not to yell, Patton sprung up, pulled down his pants, and looked in the hall mirror to see that his butt cheeks were cut and bleeding. He managed to quietly find a full box of Band-Aids and began putting a Band-Aid as best he could on each place he saw blood. He then hid the now almost empty Band-Aid box and shuffled and stumbled his way to bed. In the morning, Patton woke up with searing pain in both his head and butt and Kathleen staring at him from across the room. She said, 'You were drunk again last night weren't you?' Patton said, 'Why you say such a mean thing?' 'Well,' Kathleen said, 'it could be the open front door, it could be the broken glass at the bottom of the stairs, it could be the drops of blood trailing through the house, it could be your bloodshot eyes, but mostly ..... it's all those Band-Aids stuck on the hall mirror. |
Tony C
The Widower in Glenhaven
The Glenhaven Pitt St farmer’s dilemma -Lets call him Col .. no... on second thoughts let’s call him Bill. Bill goes to some local shops for necessities. On the way home, he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and a 5 litres of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home?
While he was scratching his head he was approached by a sprightly little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, 'Can you tell me how to get to 44 Wayfield Road ?' The Pitt St farmer said, 'Well, as a matter of fact my acreage is very close to that. I would offer to walk you there but I can't carry this lot.'
The old lady suggested, 'Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?
'Why thank you very much,' he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home. On the way, he says 'Let's take a short cut and go down this bush track. We'll be there in no time.' The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, 'I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get down the bush track you won't hold me up against a tree, pull up my skirt and have your way with me?
Bill says “'Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, 5 litres of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against a tree and do that?”
The old lady replied, 'Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.
While he was scratching his head he was approached by a sprightly little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, 'Can you tell me how to get to 44 Wayfield Road ?' The Pitt St farmer said, 'Well, as a matter of fact my acreage is very close to that. I would offer to walk you there but I can't carry this lot.'
The old lady suggested, 'Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?
'Why thank you very much,' he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home. On the way, he says 'Let's take a short cut and go down this bush track. We'll be there in no time.' The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, 'I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get down the bush track you won't hold me up against a tree, pull up my skirt and have your way with me?
Bill says “'Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, 5 litres of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against a tree and do that?”
The old lady replied, 'Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.
(PS: I’ve changed a few words to this story- CMcG)
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