Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
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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 August 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 [email protected] by 12noon on the Thursday prior to a face-to-face meeting. Charges for non-attendance will be incurred unless previously advised.
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 [email protected] 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
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7:15pm for 7:30pm
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Mon 30 August 2021
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Mon 06 September 2021
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Mon 13 September 2021
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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 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.
(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
[email protected] Mob: 0417 394 854
Please contact John Caruana if you know of any prospective guest speakers of interest to the club
[email protected] Mob: 0417 394 854
Pop-Up Book Sale
No dates until further notice
Social Calendar 2021
Friendship Lunches/Dinners -- The next round of Friendship Lunches/Dinners is postponed to W/E of 18th September.
Please notify Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.
Pizza Night at a local restaurant -- Friday 22nd October
Day Trip by Car -- Sunday 21st November
Tony Coote
Please notify Tony Coote if you would like to be a host or a guest.
Pizza Night at a local restaurant -- Friday 22nd October
Day Trip by Car -- Sunday 21st November
Tony Coote
President Keith's Report 23 August 2021
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My mood shifted from being in the dumps to an elated high as the night’s meeting progressed.
I was in the dumps as I reported the resignation of Bill Mann. We then recognised the membership of John Caruana (Mary) who transferred from RC Traralgon. Next, we made a new Rotarian and inducted Alex Jugueta (Jocelyn) as a member of the Club. Life is always good when Barry is online. Our Guest Speaker, Ida Shi proved a delightful personality and gave an inspiring talk. Last Friday some 20 attended the Cheese and Crackers Meeting. Basically, a long conversation with some in piggy outfits, berets or Joe Cool glasses. If you missed out, then come this Friday. The intent is to run this every Friday (5:30 to 7:00pm) until Covid Lockdown is lifted. Next week our Guest Speaker is Steve Paterson – Nature Photographer. Stay Safe & Well Keith |
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Our Newest Members
JOHN CARUANA – PROFILE
PERSONAL: Born 1949 in Malta Eldest of 11 children – have 4 brothers & 6 sisters My parents migrated to Australia as under the 10 pounds scheme (Malta was British colony at the time) bringing the older 7 children in 1965. After arriving in Australia I immediately started work as a clerk for an insurance company then followed with work at Finance company. After 5 years in Insurance and finance I was offered a job in a Chrysler dealership as a settlements clerk. This role was a new concept in the motor industry that originated in America. I worked in the motor industry for the next 40 years graduating from a Business Manager, to a Dealership Finance Consultant, and Director of my own Finance Brokerage, Business Manager Trainer and locum. I retired from full time work in 2013. I have 2 daughters and one grandson from a previous marriage (their mother passed away 20 years ago. Was in another relationship in Melbourne but had been single for about 5 years. In 2019 I met Mary my fiancé at a family reunion. My mother and her mother where childhood friends and both families had kept in touch over the years. My sister invited Mary to Melbourne for the reunion and we sort of got together. I moved to live in Sydney in October 2020. Rotary I joined the Rotary Club of Boroondara Sunrise (D9800) in 1990 and served the club in roles of director, Club Secretary (1992-1994) and President (1994-1995) 2002 I transferred to the Rotary Club of Heidelberg (D9800) In 2004 my work took me to Gippsland and I joined the Rotary Club of Traralgon (D9820). I served the club in various director roles, Secretary 2012 – 2014 and again 2018 -2019. President 2007 -2008. The Club awarded me PHF +3 in 2011, 2017, 2018 & 2020. District 9820 Roles Assistant Governor 2014 -2015 District Chair for Youth Program Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) 2010 -2020. Other In February 2021 I was invested as a Chevalier of the Order of St John Of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaliers. In my retirement I enjoy woodwork, caravanning (not much lately) and photography (Not good at all) |
ALEX JUGUETA - Biography
He migrated to Australia from the Philippines with his young family at a time when Australia was gripped by the recession in 1991. Although he held an esteemed position as a Civil Engineer in Manila, he and his wife elected to migrate to Australia because he wanted to provide a better future for his 3 children. He and his wife began their life here in Australia with very little assistance raising their 3 children due to a lack of a family support network, therefore forcing, encouraging and motivating them to succeed on their own. Arriving in Australia during the recession, finding a job for Alex in the construction industry was very difficult, to say the least. Because of this, he then decided to study part-time, enrolling in a 5-year Structural Engineering degree at UTS. Raising 3 young children, studying, and doing a part-time job was tireless work for both him and his wife. Persistence, determination and hard work paid off when he finished his Australian Engineering degree at UTS in 1997. This allowed him to gain employment in the construction industry; a field in which he is extremely passionate about. With hard work and perseverance, he and his wife have raised their children responsibly and provided them with the best possible education they could provide. As his children have now reached adulthood, they are now contributing in their own ways to our society and community. After years of consistent hard work in his professional field of engineering, he then developed a passion for ‘Spartan Races’, ‘Tough Mudders’, ‘Enduro Races’, and other endurance events in which he competed in for nearly 10 years. He has then switched his passion to boxing, Muay Thai and high-intensity training in the UFC gym. His next venture is to do cycling with the intent to join cycling events in the near future. He joined the Rotary Club not because someone had recruited him to join. He believes it's time to return the favour to the community and with the Rotary, he can be of help in any way he can through being a member of the Rotary club. |
Learning And Development Officer
2020-21 A Year To Remember
Contributed by President Keith
Night Report - 23 August 2021
1. Call to order by Sergent Jim Simpson. Requested a toasted from a member and ended doing toast himself. Members were requested to be MUTED until they wish to speak.
2. Welcome address by President Keith to all members and our special guests John Caruana, Alex Jugueta and our guest speaker Ida Shi. Vacancy for LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT OFFICER is still open. Please contact either Janelle or Keith if interested.The inaugural "Cheese & Crackers" meeting took place on last Friday night.Some 20 people attended. Several wore piggy disguises or Joe Cool glasses. We will continue the event each Friday (5.30pm to 7.00pm) until Covid-19 lockdown is lifted.
I am saddened to announce the resignation of Bill Mann. Bill has expressed a desire to spend more times with grand children and development of a country property as motivating factors.
3. Directors Reports were cancelled due to tight schedule for the evening.
4. RECOGNITION OF JOHN CARUANA as a member of the Club.
John has been with us for over 6 months but has managed to hide Rotary credentials under a bush. Then Janelle formally introduced John to the Club. John has been attending our Club for many months. His prior Club was Rotary Club of Taralgon in Victoria. It soon became obvious that John would be a great member for our Club. His induction ceremony was scheduled for June at Springfield. We would hope that you will give this Club the benefits of your extensive Rotary experience to further strength the fellowship of our Club. John has agreed o assist Janelle by accepting the position of Program/Guest Speaker Officer. I further note that you are a member of Fundrasing Committee and Youth Sevices Committee.
John then proceeded to thank the Club for invitation to join.
5. INDUCTION OF ALEX JUGUETA.
Carol Russell did the introduction. Alex approached Chicago, and District suggested that our Club may be suitable to Alex. Alex is original from Phillipines is a Civil Engineer by profession.
6. GUEST SPEAKER- Ida Shi
Rosemary intruduced our Guest speaker. Ida was born & bred in China and came to Australia after graduation in 2020. She comes from Ben Xi City. She studied Software Engineering at Wuhan University. Currently enrolled in Macquarie University MBA course. Initially Ida joined Australian Business and Community Network and then Hearing Matters Australia.
7. Sergeant Session.
Jim carried out Question & Answer Session. Thumps up for true or Thumps down for false. Wine won by Colin Sharpe.
8. CLOSING REMARKS BY PRESIDENT KEITH.
Thanks to Ida for speaking tonight.Welcome to John & Mary Caruana and Alex & Jocelyn Jugueta. Next Week our Guest Speaker is Steve Paterson-Nature Photographer.
Meeting Ended 9.00 PM.
Night reporter - Jaswant
2. Welcome address by President Keith to all members and our special guests John Caruana, Alex Jugueta and our guest speaker Ida Shi. Vacancy for LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT OFFICER is still open. Please contact either Janelle or Keith if interested.The inaugural "Cheese & Crackers" meeting took place on last Friday night.Some 20 people attended. Several wore piggy disguises or Joe Cool glasses. We will continue the event each Friday (5.30pm to 7.00pm) until Covid-19 lockdown is lifted.
I am saddened to announce the resignation of Bill Mann. Bill has expressed a desire to spend more times with grand children and development of a country property as motivating factors.
3. Directors Reports were cancelled due to tight schedule for the evening.
4. RECOGNITION OF JOHN CARUANA as a member of the Club.
John has been with us for over 6 months but has managed to hide Rotary credentials under a bush. Then Janelle formally introduced John to the Club. John has been attending our Club for many months. His prior Club was Rotary Club of Taralgon in Victoria. It soon became obvious that John would be a great member for our Club. His induction ceremony was scheduled for June at Springfield. We would hope that you will give this Club the benefits of your extensive Rotary experience to further strength the fellowship of our Club. John has agreed o assist Janelle by accepting the position of Program/Guest Speaker Officer. I further note that you are a member of Fundrasing Committee and Youth Sevices Committee.
John then proceeded to thank the Club for invitation to join.
5. INDUCTION OF ALEX JUGUETA.
Carol Russell did the introduction. Alex approached Chicago, and District suggested that our Club may be suitable to Alex. Alex is original from Phillipines is a Civil Engineer by profession.
6. GUEST SPEAKER- Ida Shi
Rosemary intruduced our Guest speaker. Ida was born & bred in China and came to Australia after graduation in 2020. She comes from Ben Xi City. She studied Software Engineering at Wuhan University. Currently enrolled in Macquarie University MBA course. Initially Ida joined Australian Business and Community Network and then Hearing Matters Australia.
7. Sergeant Session.
Jim carried out Question & Answer Session. Thumps up for true or Thumps down for false. Wine won by Colin Sharpe.
8. CLOSING REMARKS BY PRESIDENT KEITH.
Thanks to Ida for speaking tonight.Welcome to John & Mary Caruana and Alex & Jocelyn Jugueta. Next Week our Guest Speaker is Steve Paterson-Nature Photographer.
Meeting Ended 9.00 PM.
Night reporter - Jaswant
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R100 Garden
Three months have passed since the formal “opening “ of our R100 garden at the RFS/Girl Guide site. With some tender love from Anne and Tim Sharpe who covered the garden with leaf mulch and Rosemary who often weeds it on her local walks, it is flourishing.
Every plant is doing well, the DG’s plant is flowering along with several others. When you are in the area pop in to check up on it. It adds to the attractiveness of Cherrybrook.
Every plant is doing well, the DG’s plant is flowering along with several others. When you are in the area pop in to check up on it. It adds to the attractiveness of Cherrybrook.
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
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
Welfare Report
A positive outlook
Contributed by Rosemary
Uploaded as is. I apologise I cannot edit the errors.
Humour of the week
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What do you call a lady who burned her loan documents? BERNADETTE!!
Carol Russell Paddy was on his death bed and knew the end was near. His nurse, his wife, his daughter and 2 sons are with him at his home in Belfast . He asks for 2 independent witnesses to be present and a camcorder be in place to record his last wishes. When all is ready he begins to speak: "My son Seamus, I want you to take the houses in Cultra." "My daughter Geraldine , you take the apartments over in Malone Road." "My son Patrick Junior, I want you to take the offices in the City centre." "Bridget, my dear wife, please take all the residential properties on the Upper Lisburn Road ." The nurse and witnesses are blown away. They did not realize the extent of Paddy's wealth. As he slips away, the nurse says to his wife, "Mrs. O'Shaughnessy, my deepest condolences. Your husband must have been such a hard-working and wonderful man to have accumulated all this property".. "Property?”, his wife replies. “The idiot had a window cleaning round." Bob Davison |
Tony Makin's Travel Pics
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Rotaract - Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Club
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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:
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.
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.
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.
How you can become a Rotary Foundation Centurion?
Centurion Program Donation Instructions for WPHC Rotary Club - 2020.
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: [email protected] before 1pm on the Thursday before the meeting.
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If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
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Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
TO BE UPDATED POST COVID LOCK DOWN
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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
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.
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:
Must have:
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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