Photo: Cherrybrook metro station by John Cowper
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Upcoming Events
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7:15pm for 7:30pm |
Mon 31 August 2020
NO MEETING
Mon 7 September 2020
Marshall Dunn
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Mon 14 September 2020
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 Keith, so he can amend his records.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Keith of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Special Container and BBQ Edition
Pres. Rosemary describes the "Magical" Day on 30Aug - and more
What a magical Covid Safe day we had on Sunday. Many club members enjoyed each other’s company even though in 3 shifts.
The containers were ‘officially’ opened, Anna Vass was inducted into our club, the revamped BBQ trailer was christened, and we enjoyed a delicious brunch/lunch. We were joined by members of the Galston club who kindly showed us their impressive book setup.
Thank you to those involved with the organisation of the day especially Tony Coote, Douglas Lam and their crew.
Below is a transcript in case you missed out.
It was after the garage sale in 2018 when we knew that as a club, we needed to find extra storage to enable us to collect items during the year as they became available.
So began the hunt. Where? When? How? What?
Their purpose is to enable us to collect items during the year as they became available. Now that we have them, we just all need to help find goods to sell. Anne and Colin with help of Ros and Gino have started, raising around $1000 last week.
After much leg work with people like David, Neville, Tom, Keith and Colin Sharpe we were able to secure this site from Hornsby Council. Thank you to councillor Vince Del Gallego who provided the initial contact with the appropriate council staff. Thank you to the following Council employees Steve Fedorow (Community and Environment Division Director), Peter Powell (Manager, Asset Operations and Maintenance) and Perry Spence (Plant Allocator). Thank you also to the Galston Club for welcoming us to the site that they also occupy and for attending this opening.
Today we are here to officially open the containers.
Thank you to all those involved and here’s to a wonderful partnership ahead with our club.
Don’t forget we are looking for a container champion to take on the role of organiser, contact person, etc in other words “boss” of the containers!
I would like to invite Tom, Colin, David, Neville to cut the ribbon.
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Thank you to the BBQ revamp team of Tony Coote, Tony Makin, Ricardo who sprayed the underneath, Adrian, Douglas, David and Peter Stanton who have worked hard to get the BBQ trailer up to speed. Thanks also to Total Print Control, Castle Hill who donated the Rotary decals. It was all possible due to a $5000 grant that Colin Sharpe was able to obtain.
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Thanks also to Tony C and his social team especially Douglas our chef extraordinaire for arranging today. Not an easy feat due to Covid. Thank you also to Galston Rotary club for accepting our invitation and for letting us see your impressive Book Sale set up.
On another note, we are now having a District Governor meeting on Zoom with just our club on September 28. Please put that in your diary and partners are very welcome.
Rosemary
What a magical Covid Safe day we had on Sunday. Many club members enjoyed each other’s company even though in 3 shifts.
The containers were ‘officially’ opened, Anna Vass was inducted into our club, the revamped BBQ trailer was christened, and we enjoyed a delicious brunch/lunch. We were joined by members of the Galston club who kindly showed us their impressive book setup.
Thank you to those involved with the organisation of the day especially Tony Coote, Douglas Lam and their crew.
Below is a transcript in case you missed out.
It was after the garage sale in 2018 when we knew that as a club, we needed to find extra storage to enable us to collect items during the year as they became available.
So began the hunt. Where? When? How? What?
Their purpose is to enable us to collect items during the year as they became available. Now that we have them, we just all need to help find goods to sell. Anne and Colin with help of Ros and Gino have started, raising around $1000 last week.
After much leg work with people like David, Neville, Tom, Keith and Colin Sharpe we were able to secure this site from Hornsby Council. Thank you to councillor Vince Del Gallego who provided the initial contact with the appropriate council staff. Thank you to the following Council employees Steve Fedorow (Community and Environment Division Director), Peter Powell (Manager, Asset Operations and Maintenance) and Perry Spence (Plant Allocator). Thank you also to the Galston Club for welcoming us to the site that they also occupy and for attending this opening.
Today we are here to officially open the containers.
Thank you to all those involved and here’s to a wonderful partnership ahead with our club.
Don’t forget we are looking for a container champion to take on the role of organiser, contact person, etc in other words “boss” of the containers!
I would like to invite Tom, Colin, David, Neville to cut the ribbon.
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Thank you to the BBQ revamp team of Tony Coote, Tony Makin, Ricardo who sprayed the underneath, Adrian, Douglas, David and Peter Stanton who have worked hard to get the BBQ trailer up to speed. Thanks also to Total Print Control, Castle Hill who donated the Rotary decals. It was all possible due to a $5000 grant that Colin Sharpe was able to obtain.
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Thanks also to Tony C and his social team especially Douglas our chef extraordinaire for arranging today. Not an easy feat due to Covid. Thank you also to Galston Rotary club for accepting our invitation and for letting us see your impressive Book Sale set up.
On another note, we are now having a District Governor meeting on Zoom with just our club on September 28. Please put that in your diary and partners are very welcome.
Rosemary
Pres. Rosemary's Report - 24 August 2020
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An amazing evening of fun, cars and airplanes with many guests and the most members since Zoom began with our club. Thank you to our speaker Ray Berghouse – many racing and plane enthusiasts enjoyed the talk.
Being a Mercedes owner, it was fun to hear Ricardo talk about the origins of the company and how it got its name. Thank you Ricardo. The BBQ/ container opening is looming, and I know I am looking forward to seeing some members face to face. We really must adhere to the Covid rules and make sure we are in our allotted time. Thank you to Tony and Colin for all their organisation. Please consider being involved with Virtual Neighbours. It would be a shame to see this program disappear. Please keep an eye out for the meeting next Monday. Hopefully, it will be on Zoom. If not, you will have a night off!! Stay well, stay safe, stay at home if you like and hope to see you on Sunday. Rosemary |
Night Report - 24 August 2020
Sergeant Tony opened the meeting promptly at 7.30pm and welcomed all attendees
Ricardo then proposed the toast to Australia, Rotary and his wife (Note to Ricardo – brownie points don’t last long and are easily lost)
The meeting was then handed over to President Rosemary who welcomed all including 3 guests from Galston Rotary; our guest speaker Ray Berghouse; Ken Hind a guest of Carol; and Anna Vaas for the last time as a guest as she will be inducted into the club on Sunday. Rosemary reminded members of the official opening of the containers this coming Sunday; thanked Anne Sharpe who has been selling goods on line and has raised over $1000; mentioned the Zone 8 Virtual Conference to be held on the 19/20 September and encouraged members to register
Tony then asked for Directors’ Reports and decided he would have first dibs – some 40 people have registered for the BBQ at the containers on Sunday but only 7 have paid, please pay by Wednesday. There will be 2 shifts due to COVID restrictions – 11 to 12.30 and 12.30 to 2. The Membership Committee is focussed on getting the website up to date
Colin Sharpe advised he has had no response regarding the Virtual Neighbour project and therefore it may not be suitable for our club. Neighbours of Ros and Gino have a Chiswell lounge suite for sale and he has asked if members would be interested – a decision is required by this Friday. Cawas is looking for charities that may be interested. Ros has vouched for the quality of the suite
David Turnbull advised he has received an email from RAWCS but has yet to digest the contents. He will forward to members (Hopefully indigestion will not be a factor)
Janelle advised RYLA 2021 has been cancelled. However RYPEN will go ahead as an on-line activity over 2 weekends at a cost of $150ph (down from $300)
Ricardo then gave his member’s talk which was a fascinating walk through the early history of Mercedes Benz. We heard about the founding of the company by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz. It was Karl’s wife Bertha who took the first car for a drive in order to visit her mother, unbeknownst to Karl (some things never change). He did explain how the name Mercedes became involved but your scribe didn’t get the details down. The “S” class is apparently the most reliable car in the world and is the flagship car of Mercedes. A fascinating talk – thanks Ricardo.
Janelle introduced our Guest Speaker Ray Berghouse -
Tony then conducted the Heads and Tails session won by Neville with great skill.
President Rosemary closed the meeting and thanked all who attended.
Jim Simpson, Night Reporter
Ricardo then proposed the toast to Australia, Rotary and his wife (Note to Ricardo – brownie points don’t last long and are easily lost)
The meeting was then handed over to President Rosemary who welcomed all including 3 guests from Galston Rotary; our guest speaker Ray Berghouse; Ken Hind a guest of Carol; and Anna Vaas for the last time as a guest as she will be inducted into the club on Sunday. Rosemary reminded members of the official opening of the containers this coming Sunday; thanked Anne Sharpe who has been selling goods on line and has raised over $1000; mentioned the Zone 8 Virtual Conference to be held on the 19/20 September and encouraged members to register
Tony then asked for Directors’ Reports and decided he would have first dibs – some 40 people have registered for the BBQ at the containers on Sunday but only 7 have paid, please pay by Wednesday. There will be 2 shifts due to COVID restrictions – 11 to 12.30 and 12.30 to 2. The Membership Committee is focussed on getting the website up to date
Colin Sharpe advised he has had no response regarding the Virtual Neighbour project and therefore it may not be suitable for our club. Neighbours of Ros and Gino have a Chiswell lounge suite for sale and he has asked if members would be interested – a decision is required by this Friday. Cawas is looking for charities that may be interested. Ros has vouched for the quality of the suite
David Turnbull advised he has received an email from RAWCS but has yet to digest the contents. He will forward to members (Hopefully indigestion will not be a factor)
Janelle advised RYLA 2021 has been cancelled. However RYPEN will go ahead as an on-line activity over 2 weekends at a cost of $150ph (down from $300)
Ricardo then gave his member’s talk which was a fascinating walk through the early history of Mercedes Benz. We heard about the founding of the company by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz. It was Karl’s wife Bertha who took the first car for a drive in order to visit her mother, unbeknownst to Karl (some things never change). He did explain how the name Mercedes became involved but your scribe didn’t get the details down. The “S” class is apparently the most reliable car in the world and is the flagship car of Mercedes. A fascinating talk – thanks Ricardo.
Janelle introduced our Guest Speaker Ray Berghouse -
- One of the founders of the Chevron Publishing Group in 1978 that became Australia’s largest and most prolific motor sport and aviation publisher specialising in magazines, books and electronic (DVD) coverage.
- With over 60 years involvement in various forms of motor sport starting in the 1960’s as a race & rally driver, he has collaborated with many of the sport’s best-known writers, photographers and media personalities
- Ray has been at various times, a competitor, event official, event organiser, PA commentator, radio journalist, occasional TV ‘talking head’, photographer, advertising salesman and publisher.
- He started in motor sport photography on the 1968 London-Sydney Marathon when he was employed to drive a film crew on the rally. That experience led to the creation of Motoring Photographics in 1969.
- In 1971 he became Advertising Sales Manager on Motoring News, Australia’s first weekly motoring & motor sport newspaper and in 1978 he left to start his own publishing company that became Chevron in 1988.
- Chevron’s titles have included Australian Muscle Car, Racing Car News, Motor Racing Australia, Old Bike, 25 annual editions of Motor Racing Yearbook, 32 annual editions of The Great Race – Bathurst 1000, event programmes for everything from the AGP, WRC, ATCC, Supercars, the Australian International Air Show plus numerous books on the event histories of Bathurst, the ATCC and the Australian Grand Prix.
- Ray is proud to claim consecutive attendance at every Bathurst 500 and 1000 since 1960 (60 in total) and almost as many Australian Grand Prix mostly as a photographer, an occupation and passion he continues into 2020, corona virus notwithstanding!
- Ray discussed the early days when drivers would drive their race cars to the track, unpack the picnic blanket, stick on the number and then race the car. Cars tended to be underpowered so drivers learnt how not to slow down.
- In the late ‘60’s he decided to focus on photography and believes he was successful as he was looking through the eyes of a racer rather than a photographer. It could be dangerous as he was often very close to cars travelling in excess of 150mph. Rally drivers are particularly exciting to watch as they navigate their way around dirt roads at high speed. Digital cameras have made things easier as he often takes more than 10000 photos at a Bathhurst meeting and not having to spend up to 2 weeks analysing film, after getting them developed, has been very beneficial. He has mixed with the cream of Australian motor racing including Brabham, Jones, Brock, Moffatt and Bartlett and considers them ones of a kind. The loss of many Sydney racetracks is a regret.
- His hobby is aircraft and he has flown in WWII Lancaster Bombers and Beaufighter planes. Given the depth of his knowledge in this area it may well be we invite him back to talk on this topic.
Tony then conducted the Heads and Tails session won by Neville with great skill.
President Rosemary closed the meeting and thanked all who attended.
Jim Simpson, Night Reporter
Photos from the Meeting
Etiquette for zoom meetings
Best Practice Suggestions:
Invest in a high-quality headset and webcam. Most laptops now include these, but for those with dated equipment, this purchase is a must.
Internet - minimum suggested speeds are 20 mbs/download, and 10 mbs/upload.
Present yourself positioned in front of a professional environment, free of distractions, with adequate foreground lighting and minimum background lighting to ensure a visible face to the camera.
Webcam zoom. Ideally, project your face and upper body; no more and no less.
“Can you hear me?” Members are encouraged to avoid the temptation to begin their speaking portion with a question, such as “Can you hear me?” – assume you can be heard.
Sit still when your camera is on…. People moving around consistently is distracting to others especially when someone is speaking.
Have audio on only during speaking portions. In order to minimise distractions, please mute yourself during your non-speaking portions. Your mic should be activated (located in the bottom part of your screen when in the meeting) as soon as your turn begins.
o Pro-tip. Using the space bar acts as a mic-open button. Start with your mic muted, pressing and holding the space bar opens your mic. Releasing the space bar closes your mic.
Cheers. Carol.
Invest in a high-quality headset and webcam. Most laptops now include these, but for those with dated equipment, this purchase is a must.
Internet - minimum suggested speeds are 20 mbs/download, and 10 mbs/upload.
Present yourself positioned in front of a professional environment, free of distractions, with adequate foreground lighting and minimum background lighting to ensure a visible face to the camera.
Webcam zoom. Ideally, project your face and upper body; no more and no less.
“Can you hear me?” Members are encouraged to avoid the temptation to begin their speaking portion with a question, such as “Can you hear me?” – assume you can be heard.
Sit still when your camera is on…. People moving around consistently is distracting to others especially when someone is speaking.
Have audio on only during speaking portions. In order to minimise distractions, please mute yourself during your non-speaking portions. Your mic should be activated (located in the bottom part of your screen when in the meeting) as soon as your turn begins.
o Pro-tip. Using the space bar acts as a mic-open button. Start with your mic muted, pressing and holding the space bar opens your mic. Releasing the space bar closes your mic.
Cheers. Carol.
Westmead Institute for Medical Research
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Hilary also mentions that "there is an opportunity for the club to visit us here at WIMR (once Covid-19 restrictions are eased) to tour our laboratories and meet with our researchers paired with a morning or afternoon tea. We can customise the tour according to your particular research interests. Due to our researchers commitments we can offer the tours during the weekday.
We also hold a number of events such as our bi-monthly “Meet the Researcher” talks during the evening so this may also suit your members more. At this stage our next session will be on heart health featuring Dr. James Chong who you saw in the presentation last night. I can send you the invitation to this if you think this will be of interest."
We also hold a number of events such as our bi-monthly “Meet the Researcher” talks during the evening so this may also suit your members more. At this stage our next session will be on heart health featuring Dr. James Chong who you saw in the presentation last night. I can send you the invitation to this if you think this will be of interest."
Rotaract - Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Provisional Club
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Covid-19 and the Club
Our Club Needs Training - Please Volunteer
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
BBQ Trailer Update
We’re nearly finished! Its been a big job to refurbish the trailer, interrupted by the Coronavirus, but we’re nearly there.
Last Sunday 19 July, we met at Tony Coote’s home for another working bee. Thank you, Tony Coote, Douglas Lam, David Turnbull and Tony Makin for all your work, and especially a big thank you to Glenda and Miriam for the yummy toasties’ sandwiches, mini chicken drumsticks, cakes and lots of coffee.
The main tasks were to clean, repair and paint various trailer components and then install new electrics, door seals, door locks and latches, a new wash station and a new tool box. Its starting to look good
We will meet again next Friday to finish off a few final bits and pieces and then we will take the trailer back to Ricardo’s workshop where Ricardo has volunteered to paint the underside of the trailer with a protective coating.
We will then load up the trailer with all its catering equipment, tables, marquees etc. and return it to its Galston storage ready for our next BBQ project
Thanks again for all your help.
Keep safe.
Adrian Sonego
Last Sunday 19 July, we met at Tony Coote’s home for another working bee. Thank you, Tony Coote, Douglas Lam, David Turnbull and Tony Makin for all your work, and especially a big thank you to Glenda and Miriam for the yummy toasties’ sandwiches, mini chicken drumsticks, cakes and lots of coffee.
The main tasks were to clean, repair and paint various trailer components and then install new electrics, door seals, door locks and latches, a new wash station and a new tool box. Its starting to look good
We will meet again next Friday to finish off a few final bits and pieces and then we will take the trailer back to Ricardo’s workshop where Ricardo has volunteered to paint the underside of the trailer with a protective coating.
We will then load up the trailer with all its catering equipment, tables, marquees etc. and return it to its Galston storage ready for our next BBQ project
Thanks again for all your help.
Keep safe.
Adrian Sonego
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Men at Work |
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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.
This Week's Humour
Can't You Hear Me? - thanks Bev
Fred feared his wife Rhonda wasn’t hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid.
Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to discuss the problem.
The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could perform to give the Doctor a better idea about her hearing loss.
‘Here’s what you do,’ said the Doctor, ‘stand about 40 feet away from her, and in a normal conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on until you get a response.’
That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he was In the den. He says to himself, ‘I’m about 40 feet away, let’s see what happens.’ Then in a normal tone he asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
No response.
So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats, ‘Rhonda, what’s for dinner?’ Still no response.
Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his Wife and asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
Again he gets no response.
So, he walks up to the kitchen door, about 10 feet away. ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
Again there is no response..
So he walks right up behind her. ‘Rhonda, what’s for dinner?’
‘Damn it, Fred, for the FIFTH time, CHICKEN!’
Fred feared his wife Rhonda wasn’t hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid.
Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to discuss the problem.
The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could perform to give the Doctor a better idea about her hearing loss.
‘Here’s what you do,’ said the Doctor, ‘stand about 40 feet away from her, and in a normal conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on until you get a response.’
That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he was In the den. He says to himself, ‘I’m about 40 feet away, let’s see what happens.’ Then in a normal tone he asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
No response.
So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats, ‘Rhonda, what’s for dinner?’ Still no response.
Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his Wife and asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
Again he gets no response.
So, he walks up to the kitchen door, about 10 feet away. ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
Again there is no response..
So he walks right up behind her. ‘Rhonda, what’s for dinner?’
‘Damn it, Fred, for the FIFTH time, CHICKEN!’
Lest we Forger the Last 6 Months - thanks Stan
Club Calendar
Editor's Note: If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.
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Bulletin Editor - Bob
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 Julie. Email [email protected] before 1pm on the Friday before the meeting.
Please no communication via phone (either verbal or SMS) |
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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
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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:- President Keith (0478 599 155) or Tony (Membership) (0412 812 624) Club Details: Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every Monday for Dinner at Springfield House Arrive 6:30pm Start 7:00pm End 9:00pm 245 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2128 Australia |
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