Club Bulletin
Volume 31, Issue No. 17- 30th October 2017
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Monday 30th OctoberSt Gabriel's School, Castle Hill
Dianne Hooke and Brendan Jones |
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Melbourne Cup Night
Partners Night
Combined Meeting with RC Glenhaven
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Club Assembly
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Upcoming Events |
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30th October
6th November
21st November - its a Tuesday
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BBQ at ARV - 12 noon to 2pm
Melbourne Cup Night
Vocational Visit Baulkham Hills TAFE @ 6:15pm
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"Lightbox" is "On"
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 March 2018
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REGISTER FOR THE 2018 DISTRICT CONFERENCE BY 30 NOVEMBER FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
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Dear Anna,
Firstly I, as well as my whole family, would like to send deep thanks and gratitude to you and your organisation, Anna. In 2014, after my dad was having a serious illness then passed away, my family fell into an extremely difficult situation. My mom, my three siblings and me had to cope with an uncertain future without having a clear idea of which direction we should take. Then I had to quit going to school in order to earn more money to support my mom and my siblings to continue at school. However, surprisingly, it was your grateful assistance that incredibly brought us back to life. Thanks to your consistent support, we are now having a safe and nourishing place to live as well as a cow to breed. Also, we had a wonderful and meaningful summer holiday that we visited places we had never been before. As the new year of school is coming, my siblings are more than happy to have books, clothes and a new set of school stationery. For me, I am now having your school fee support to study at college for a brighter future. I feel so happy and moving to receive your responsive care and assistance. Recently, I have got an offer from Quang Nam School of Public Health. However, as we are all starting a new semester, it is now my mom to take over the responsibility to manage the living expenditure and the school fee. Since I am too worried for my mom’s health, I have decided to work part time at some stores after school hours. In order to show our appreciation of what you have done for us, we promise to pursue and gain achievements at studying. I will overcome every obstacle to build a good future for all of us. From the very bottom of our hearts, my whole family is writing this down to send to you a very deep thanks to all the work you have done. I wish you and your family members good health, good luck and happiness in your life. I also hope that you and your organisation could bring more hope and belief to children like me and to families like mine. Sincerely, On behalf my whole family Nguyen Thi Truc Ly |
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The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and
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During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. Why should I donate to The Rotary Foundation?
Your donation makes a difference to those who need our help most. More than 90 percent of donations go directly to supporting our service projects around the world. How does The Rotary Foundation use donations? Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable service projects that support our six causes. With donations like yours, we’ve wiped out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. Your donation also trains future peacemakers, supports clean water, and strengthens local economies. What impact can one donation have? It can save a life. A child can be protected from polio with as little as 60 cents. Our partners make your donation go even further. For every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $2. |
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We are experiencing another drought with respect to prospective 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.
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It was another awesome meeting this evening. Thank you to everyone that attended. Also, thank you for all the well-wishes for my 50th birthday! Howard’s talk about his and Megan’s trip to Antartica was very interesting! Thank you, Howard.
Business Items
Bruce's Funny Story Bruce went to the police station and asked to speak to the burglar who had broken into his house the previous night. 'You'll get your chance in court,' the desk Sergeant Kelly told him. 'I have to know how he got into the house without waking my wife,' pleaded Bruce. 'I've been trying to do that for years.' Next week Colin will be back. Remember early bird Registrations for the District Conference close at the end of November. Charlie McCartney |
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I Like Retirement !
Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday Question: When is a retiree's bedtime? Answer: Two hours after he falls asleep on the couch. Question: How many retirees does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: Only one, but it might take all day. Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees? Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done. Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors? Answer: The term comes with a 10% discount. Question: Among retirees, what is considered formal attire? Answer: Tied shoes. Question: Why do retirees count pennies? Answer: They are the only ones who have the time. Question: What is the common term for someone who enjoys work and refuses to retire? Answer: NUTS! Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage? Answer: They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there. Question: What do retirees call a long lunch? Answer: Normal. Question: What is the best way to describe retirement? Answer: The never ending Coffee Break. Question: What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree? Answer: If you cut classes, no one calls your parents. Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with? Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth. And, my very favorite.... QUESTION: What do you do all week? Answer: Monday through Friday, NOTHING. Saturday & Sunday, I rest. |
