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The Next Meetings

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Monday 23rd April

ANZAC Meeting with Lions Club - WPH Sports Club
​6:30pm for 7:00pm

​Guest Speaker - Annette Guterres

• ​Australian Co-ordinator of the International Bomber Command Centre and part of the team of volunteers to interview veterans for the digital archives.

Monday 30th April

The Forgotten Art of Thank You - Amanda Barnes

Monday 7th May

The Life of a Coldstream Guard - Secrets from the Palace - Taffy Campbell

Most NB

• ​I am informed that this is a "Best of British" dress up night.
• Yes, it is a Partners Night
  

​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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Inside This Issue

Upcoming Events

President's Report
​Night Report
Humour

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22nd April

23rd April​

29th April

Car Run

ANZAC meeting with Lions Club

District Assembly

Club Calendar

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ANZAC Commemoration Dinner - hosted by Lions Club of West Pennants Hills Cherrybrook

Activity

Location

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Time

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ANZAC Commemoration Dinner

WPH Sports Club

Monday, 23rd April

​6:30pm for 7:00pm

​$50.00 pp

​Please make payment - either into Club General Account or at Front Desk by 9th April.
​If paying into General Account please identify payment with your Surname and Anzac

Topic is Bomber Command
​Speaker is Annette Guterres.

"There is a lot of interest in Bomber Command with the reunion in UK in April & very fortunate to get their top speaker in Annette. "  Geoff Irvine

Payments for the above are closed.

​If you are desperate to attend then check with Max.  Do not be surprised if he politely says "No!"

Click on Flyer to download fullsize version of the above.

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Larissa at the Book Sale

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Seeking Nominations for Pride of Workmanship Award

The Vocation Committee is seeking nominations for the Pride of Workmanship Award.

​The night is scheduled for 28th May.  This may seem a long time in the future, however, candidates need to be found and vetted.
​Should you know of a person that fits  the criteria please contact either Barry F or John T.

​Suitable nominations are employees or business owners that you believe  take pride in pursuit of their vocation.

​The nomination form can be downloaded by clicking on Nomination Form.

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 Car Run - "we are simply going on a leisurely drive in the country"

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Mikaela

A smile across sunburnt cheeks  13/4/18

Godaften,
Spring has arrived at last, with the sun shining over Copenhagen in all its glory. The warm weather is a welcome change, however it is strange to think 13 degrees is warm, especially since I grew up in Australia.
Spring could not have come at a better time.
Påske (Easter) in Denmark is full of small traditions, with day long lunches and gækkebrev. I started my Easter weekended by having brunch and going bowling with Lousie and Daniel. My skills were a little rusty however Daniel did amazingly well and floored Lousie and I (I don't remember how many strikes he managed!). I then stayed the with Annette, Gorm and Annika for the weekend, enjoying many walks with Max, sightseeing and baking endeavours. Saturday morning everyone got up early ready to take the train from Taastrup to Odense than Esbjerg. Our first stop, Odense, was the town where Hans Christian Andersen grew up. Around the city are different places significant to H.C. Andersen such as the house he was born, where he lived for a large part of his childhood and a school he attended, as well as the museum dedicated to him. The quaint, colourful houses along the old streets would have provided much inspiration for a child who would later go on to write some of the most well-known fairytales in history. In Esbjerg (a town on the west coast of Denmark) are four large, concrete statues of seated men looking out over the sea. Personally, I found the statues really creepy, all identical with large blank expressions, however it was definitely somewhere that I had to see whilst in Denmark. We finished off the evening with asian food and massive soft drinks before taking the train back home. It took us just over 3 hours to get from one side of Denmark to the other, which is hard to believe seen as in Australia you wouldn't be across NSW in that time, that is more like the time it takes to get around Sydney in traffic. Sunday was full of making cheesecake and small chocolate biscuit treats ready for påskefrokost that evening, before Annette took me to visit the KØS museum in Køge. The museum holds the designs for tapestries that were made for the queen for her 50th birthday outlining the history of Denmark. They are incredibly detailed, and Annette and I enjoyed reading about each painting. I was able to meet Gorm's side of the family at the easter dinner, as well as my older host sister, enjoying the atmosphere of a Danish påskefrokost. Påskefrokost (although at dinner time) is more of a concept rather than an event; certain dishes are eaten and it is always held with family. It is a very hygge time of year. One last tradition I should mention is gækkebrev. Once the snowbells being to bloom, a it is a Danish tradition to cut a piece of paper into a pretty shape, then write a small poem on the paper. The gækkebrev is sent to someone with a snowbell, and the receiver must guess who has sent it before Easter, otherwise they must give the sender a påskeæg. The only way to know who sent it is by leaving the correct amount of dots for your name. I sent one to Stig (with Lene's help) and although it is fun to get chocolate (tak Stig!) the tradition itself is very cute.
Op-shopping is very popular amoung young people in Copenhagen, and I now understand why. Copenhagen has a lot of very good second-hand stores across the city. Macy and I were both interested in going to one, so on Tuesday afternoon we hopped on over to Episode near Vesterpørt station. I highly recommend doing this, especially for exchange students. Not only is it a lot of fun, I was able to find a pair of Levi's which I saved a lot of money on. I know I will be going back very soon. On Sunday, Macy and I also visited the Zoologisk Have or Copenhagen Zoo. The sun was shining as we walked around the zoo, looking at the different animals, such as the flamingos, polar bears and otters. It was a lovely day, the weather could not have been more perfect and we even had ice-cream.
My Rotary Club held a hyttetur on Friday night, which is almost a school camp for adults. We stayed in a lodge in the countryside, cooking, eating, drinking and talking for most of the night. Danes have mastered the art of hygge, making a fancy table setting and  lighting many candles, setting the mood for the evening. The place was very pretty, and I am glad I was able to spend time with my club. Tak for everything Høje Taastrup Rotary.
Nearly three months have passed, and I do not regret going on exchange at all. Denmark fits me perfectly, and with friends by my side, summer should be amazing, especially as Eurotour is just around the corner!
Venlig hilson,
Mikaela

A few small videos;

Daniel showing off his skills

The tapestry room in KØS museum

Safari feeding time

The little otters

The sea lions

The baby goats

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April is Maternal and Child Health Month​

Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger.

We expand access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented

Rotary provides education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics. Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease

TELEMEDICINE

LIFESAVING HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT

HEALING SCARS OF WAR

Through the use of technology, doctors are bringing health care to women and children living in rural Nigeria.

READ MORE

Clubs in Japan and Brazil used a Rotary Foundation global grant to equip a hospital with lifesaving neonatal equipment.
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READ MORE

In the mountains of Poland, 26 children traumatized by violence get a chance to be kids again at Rotary camp where psychologists mix escape and therapy.
READ MORE

SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS

CLEAN BIRTHS

KEEPING CHILDREN ALIVE DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR

Rotary programs improve women’s access to skilled health personnel: doctors, nurses, midwives, or community health care workers.

Rotary members distribute clean birth kits and train health workers in safe delivery of babies.

Rotary members teach mothers how to breast-feed, promote immunizations and regular checkups, and distribute insecticide-treated bed nets.

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Wanted - New Members

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.​

Stop Press​​​ ​Like Tiny Tim - Please can I have more potential members?

What it takes to be a Rotarian

This article is inspired by an article from the RC of Paterson (Carol's brother's Club).  Indeed, I have plagiarised heavily. 

I have recently become aware that 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
• 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 President Colin (0412 064 336) or Keith (Membership) (0478 599 155) 

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Significant Club fundraising events during the year 

The Book Sale March 2018.​  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 $15,000.  Well done.

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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. 


                       

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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.​​

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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.. 

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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.

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

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President's Report 16th April

Thirty one members and 21 guests were welcomed to tonight’s meeting. A special welcome to 18 members of the Rotary Club of Beecroft whose dinner meeting venue is undergoing renovation.  Our guest speaker:  Adrienne McLean spoke about home care for the elderly.  Rotarian Angelo was supported by his daughters Krista and Alyssa who wanted to find out a little of their family history – the subject of his talk tonight.

Col Baxter was welcomed back from his adventures in Tasmania and gave us an explanation of his mishap. 

Ricardo was congratulated on being nominated for a Local Business of the Year Award.  The dissertation that goes with his nomination reads:

• It is his desire to do better that sets him apart from his competitors.
• Ricardo is so proud of the fact that he has become someone that can people can trust.
• He sees a lot of customers who have been burnt by big chains... He takes them with him when he repairs their car making sure they understand exactly why he is doing what he is doing.
• He has a special passion, which is debunking myths of servicing.
• He offers a personalised service... Ric personally knows and speaks to  every customer.

Thought for the week.  Have any members read the March edition of Rotary on the Move.  If not I recommend you read it  http://rotaryclubofmiltonulladulla.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-03-Rotary-on-the-Move-Newsletter-Zone-7B-and-8.pdf.  Read about the Rotary of Club of Invercargill.   The model being used by that club is spreading rapidly through NZ.

While you are reading Rotary on the Move it is worthwhile reading the article from PDG Euan Miller, of D9520 in South Australia - “THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF ROTARY CLUBS”

We have the Car Run on Sunday. – starting 9.30 at Geranium Cottage.
Next Monday we meet at West Pennant Hills Sports Club to be guests of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook Lions and commemorate ANZAC day.  6.30 for 7 pm start.
Until we meet again on Monday April 23rd for more fun and fellowship, have a great week making a difference.
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President Colin Sharpe

Colin added the following attachment:

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Night Report

Night Report (16/04/18)

Opening: Sgt Ric opened the meeting.     

President Col
Welcomed our guest speaker and visitors including 17 from Beecroft Rotary club, refer President’s report in bulletin.
Director’s Reports
Max (Club Service) reminded members the Car Run is this Sunday and the Lions Anzac Commemorative Dinner next Monday at the WPH’s Sport Club.

Peter (International) advised despite his repeated endeavours with Disaster Aid Australia and the proposed SKYHYDRANT projects in Schools located in Camarines Sur – Philippines. Regrettably the communication process with other DAA members, has failed to be inclusive.
A key criteria for our International Projects is that we see ourselves as a partner, not a spectator, simply writing cheques.
Also the other two projects – WASH and a Basketball facility revamp has had no feedback or engagement from our Philippine contacts.
It is time to call  “Time Out” whilst we consider our options.

John in Barry’s absence (Vocational) reminded us nominations for our Pride of Workmanship meeting on 28th May are required.

Rosemary (Youth)
·        RYPEN sponsoring a student from St Andrew’s, Marayong.
·        NYSF notice given to CTHS applications required by 31st May.
·        MUNA CTHS is being sponsored by Pennant Hills and Beecroft Rotary Clubs
·        Youth Exchange_Safari, club certification 19th May,> Info evening this Wednesday 18th  at Castle Hill RSL.

Tony C (Treasurers) About 1.5 years ago identified the need for a major project to be known as the “next big thing” and still reviewing options as to how to optimise.
One project was at St Gabriel’s Castle Hill, a special needs school where we provided outdoor learning equipment. Other projects being considered include Bidjigal Reserve at WPHs and Calicoma Track at Cherrybrook.

Members Talk
Angelo provided us an informative talk about the Aeolian Islands where his parents lived before migrating to Australia.
This volcanic archipelago is situated north of Sicily and west of the Italian mainland. The islands originally had an ancient Greek settlement (from about 600 BC) and through the ages to the present was invaded by various dominant raiding forces, with many killed and the remaining population usually enslaved.
Spain was the last power to organise a settlement in the islands in the 16th century leading to Angelo having both Italian and Spanish ancestry. We were informed about the feast of St Bartholomew with its crowds, folk singing, dancing and fireworks.
Angelo also took us on a tour of the islands, showing us slides of Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli. The last island Stromboli had the most impact on the audience as it is a live volcano which constantly ejects lava and billowing columns of volcanic gases.

Guest Speaker
Adrienne Mclean of the Speaking Practice (her business) provided us with a very informative insight into her topic “carers and our society”, based on her family’s decision to provide her ageing father with home care from 2006 to 2017 in what became their specifically converted home.
She highlighted the reliance on care workers which amounted to about ten per day over the last two years for her father who provided three meals per day, showers, dressing and other assistance.
It is estimated that unpaid carers save the community about $28.8Bpa and government and non-government agencies about $13.7B pa.
Introduced and thanked by our speaker host Bob Davison.

Exchange Student Larissa provided some insights into her past week

General Business
Col McGowan advised Rob Worsborough was dumped by a wave whilst surfing on the Central coast and ended up in hospital.
Keith Ball advised former member SheilaTurner's partner (Ian) was also at Mt Wilga recovering from amputation of his legs.  (Diabetes)
Colin Baxter did his best to explain how he fractured his thumb, cracked some ribs, loosed his front teeth and bruised an arm whilst holidaying recently in Tasmania, simply by lifting a suitcase.
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Sergeant at Arm’s
·        Heads & Tails won by Rosemary
·        Raffle won by a member of Beecroft Club
Meeting closed 9.00pm.
Max
Guest Night Reporter

Night Photos 

Editors Note: Click on a photo for a larger view.

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This Week's Humour

Computer Settings I understand​

Editor:  If you think that an image is small, click on it for a larger image.

Stan

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Old Geezer

 An old physician, Doctor Gordon Geezer, became very bored in retirement and decided to re-open a medical clinic.  He put a sign up outside that said: "Dr. Geezer's clinic. Get your treatment for $500 - if not cured, get back 1,000."
 
Doctor Digger Young, who was positive that this old geezer didn't know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to get $1,000. So he went to Dr. Geezer's clinic.
 
Dr. Young: "Dr. Geezer, I have lost all taste in my mouth. Can you please help me?" 
Dr. Geezer: "Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in Dr. Young's mouth.”
Dr. Young: "Aaagh! -- This is Gasoline!"
Dr. Geezer: “Congratulations. You've got your taste back. That will be $500.”

Dr. Young gets annoyed and goes back after a couple of days figuring to recover his money.
Dr. Young: "I have lost my memory, I cannot remember anything."
Dr. Geezer: "Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in the patient's mouth.”
Dr. Young: "Oh, no you don't -- that is Gasoline!”
Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations! You've got your memory back. That will be $500."

Dr. Young (after having lost $1000) leaves angrily and comes back after several more days.
Dr. Young: "My eyesight has become weak --- I can hardly see anything!” 
Dr. Geezer: "Well, I don't have any medicine for that so, "Here's your $1000 back" (giving him a $10 bill).
Dr. Young: "But this is only $10!"
Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations! You got your vision back! That will be $500." 
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Moral of story -- Just because you're "Young" doesn't mean that you can outsmart an "old Geezer" 
Remember: Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off.
ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!
P.S. Written in large print for old Geezers.

Jim - 4th March
​Tony C  - 10th April

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A health update

 "Yesterday I had my annual Medicare wellness check.
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The nurse said that at my age I should have a bar in the shower. So I took her advice."
 
 
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Joke Bank content is 12 jokes.

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Club Calendar

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

Bulletin Editor - Keith Ball