Club Bulletin 4th Dec 2017

The Next Meetings

Monday 4th December

AGM - Election of 2018-19 Board

Sunday 10th December

Christmas Party at Springfield

Monday 18th December

Kris Kringle

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.

Inside This Issue

Upcoming Events

President's Report
Night Report
Humour

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4th December

Soon - Host dependent

10th December

18th December

3&4 February

Annual General Meeting

Friendship Dinners

Christmas Lunch

Kris Kringle

Weekend Away

Club Calendar

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Cherrybrook Public School participates in Tree of Joy

Cherrybrook Public School keenly participated in this years “Tree of Joy.” Years 4,5 and 6 have provided many presents, between 20-30, and this photo shows Brian collecting those made up by years 4&5 to fulfil baubles taken from the "Tree”.

The New Ronald McDonald House

RC Beecroft Carols

Our Club is Recognised in CTHS Newsletter

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Congratulations to Erik Willison Erik has been successful in securing a placement in an upcoming event, the National Youth Science Forum, a twelve-day residential programme held in January at the University of Queensland and Australian National University Canberra. Erik received a sponsorship grant from the Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science under the ‘Inspiring Australia - Science Engagement Programme’. The West Pennant Hills/Cherrybrook Rotary Club were also very generous in providing additional financial support for Erik and endorsing his application for which he is incredibly grateful. We wish him luck and look forward to the stories he will return with in 2018.

Lightbox is "on"

Marayong Rules!!!!!!

Kris Kringle
Monday 18th December
Springfield House
Dinner meeting/ Partners night

The key aim is for fellowship with a fun night to finish the year

Special guest appearance and gift presentations by Santa

Indicative cost of presents for the “Kris Kringle” gift is $10pp
Please indicate if your present is intended for a male or female, eg with a pink or blue ribbon, wrapping paper etc.
For this to work successfully and to ensure everyone receives a present everyone needs to donate a present, which also corresponds with their sex.
Please bring your presents on the day and leave at the collection point.

Time to celebrate a very successful year

Christmas Lunch

Sunday 10th December
Springfield House
11:30 for 12:00 Noon

$60.00 pp (children 4 to 12yo - $40.00 pc):

Pre- lunch drinks consisting of champagne, orange juice and water along with canapés to be served on the patio –weather permitting.
Australian red and white wines (two bottles per table) Soft drinks and orange juice.
Tea and coffee served with chocolates.
We need to conclude by 4.00pm.
All other alcohol available at bar prices.

As Frank requires numbers by Friday 1st December there will be an attendance list at our next meeting Monday 27th November. You can also pay (cash or eftpos)
at this meeting.

Alternatively please make payment into the club's General Account
(BSB 062 890 Account 1005 2963 ) by Friday 1/12/2017 and identify your payment with your Surname and Xmas Lunch

(If you pay before-hand, apart from confirming numbers it also means your fellow members may enjoy the festivities, rather than having to man a front desk).

Your Social Committee have discussed and approved unanimously to revert to having the “Kris Kringle” at the last meeting before Christmas, being Monday 18th December. Thus no “Kris Kringle” nor Santa during the Christmas Lunch, however the children be suitably catered for.

Club Weekend Away
Sat 03 Feb - Sun 04 Feb

Saturday 03 February 2018

08:30 Leave by Coach from Cherrybrook Community Centre Carpark

10:00 - 11 :00 Japanese Gardens - Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden

Gosford formed a Sister City Agreement with Edogawa Japan in 1988. A gift from Edogawa, the Edogawa Commemorative Garden was officially opened in September 1994 and has been designed in accordance to the original principles of the Japanese Heian (700AD) period.

Extending over 4,000m2, the garden is based on a traditional ‘shuyu’ (strolling style) garden, incorporating Japanese features. With meandering pathways, a roofed Japanese pavilion overlooking the Koi pond, raked dry stone garden and traditional Japanese teahouse, the garden offers a tranquil setting in which to relax and enjoy art and nature.

11:00 - 13:00 Auto Museum

Gosford Classic Car Museum was born out of a passion for the artistry of automobiles. Covering an expanse of more than 11,000 square metres, the museum began accumulating classic vehicles in June 2015.

It now showcases approximately 450 cars, with a total value of over $70 million. 95% of the vehicles in the collection have been bought within Australia, with the remaining cars coming from the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

One of the museum’s first purchases was a collection of 53 cars from the Rambler Museum of Western Australia that were previously owned by John Ivy.
The museum now welcomes automotive enthusiasts to enjoy and appreciate the magnificence of these classic and vintage cars and motorcycles. With 35 Ferrari’s on display, 25 Communist Cars and the full range of Holden’s from 1948 – 1978, there’s an impressive range of vehicles to please everyone.

13:00 – 15:00 Lunch at The Coast Restaurant & Bar

Relax with a beverage and watch the boats sail by. We are committed to providing a mouth-watering cuisine using only produce that is always fresh and of the highest quality. Our elegant yet simple take on the cuisine adds a unique and captivating slant to an old favourite.

Drinks at own expense for lunch.

15:00 Botanical Distillery
Award winning Gin / Vodka & Liqueurs

It’s here that we grow and handpick the botanicals that give our gin its distinctive character. We reckon the fresher the botanicals the more fragrant the gin. And it’s that scent that we love most. It’s why we use ‘enfleurage’, a thousand-year-old technique, to extract the purest perfume from our hero botanical, Murraya, without the use of heat. This makes the delicate Murraya come alive, with cues of Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom. It’s all about capturing our ingredients as purely as possible. Distilling the essence of our summer garden and delivering it perfectly to yours. We call it Garden Grown Gin.

16:00 Check in The Clan Hotel, Terrigal

17:00                                     Leave Hotel for Barry Freeman’s Home in Kilcare

17:30 – 19:00                         Drinks at Barry’s and the Park
                                                Snacks & Drinks (wine, champagne, beer, soft drink included)

19:00                                     Dinner at Yum Yum’s, Hardy Bay

Yum Yum Dining, located in beautiful Hardy’s Bay, overlooks the stunning Brisbane Water.
At Yum Yum Dining, experience exceptional food and service with fresh, modern flair.
Drinks at own expense for dinner.

                                                Later that evening return to the Clam’s Hotel

Sunday 04 February 2018

08:00                                     Breakfast in the Hotel

09:30                                     Coach departs Hotel for Brooklyn

11:00 – 14:00                         ‘Sunday on the Hawkesbury’ with the Postman’s boat
                                                Brooklyn River Boat Fish/Chip Lunch

A 3 hour cruise of the spectacular Hawkesbury River. Enjoy morning tea and a delicious local fish’n’chip lunch on board as you sit back and see the grand old Hawkesbury at its lazy best.

1400 - 15:00             Farwell Drinks at Brooklyn Pub

16:00                           Return by coach back to Cherrybrook Community Centre Carpark

TOUR COST:

Total Cost is $375.00 per person, which includes: (based on a minimum of 40 persons)
the entrance fees to attractions mentioned,
one nights accommodation at the Clan Hotel
1 x breakfast,
2 x lunches,
1 x dinner
Drinks & Snacks at Barry’s home
Coach transportation.

We require a deposit of $200.00 per person by Thursday, 30 November, 2017
Balance is due by Wednesday 03 January 2018

Bank Details

¨¨ Payment Details: Direct Deposit or electronic transfer to our bank account:
BSB 332-051, Account Number 551400836, St George Business Banking,
North Sydney NSW 2000.
Account Name Tip Top Travel Service Pty Ltd t/a Atour Travel Service Client A/c
OR…..
You can call into the office at Cherrybrook

Ros

District Conference

Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 March 2018
FAIRMONT RESORT, LEURA

REGISTER FOR THE 2018 DISTRICT CONFERENCE BY 30 NOVEMBER FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Saturday Night Theme - Colour Your World, Be Happy

Theme for Saturday Night - "Colour Your World - Be Happy"

Best dressed female/male/table and lucky door with local wine in the offering as prizes.

Need lots of bright colours , orange, purple green etc.

The music will be provided by "Turtle Search Big Band"

A great time for catch up, music, hip swinging, few drinks and lots of laughter.

Guest Speaker is announced...

GUEST SPEAKER - SHANE FITZSIMMONS

Shane Fitzsimmons has over 30 years experience with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) serving as both a volunteer and salaried officer. In 1998 he was appointed an Assistant Commissioner with the RFS and has held portfolio responsibilities for Operations, Strategic Development and Regional Management.

In 2004 he was appointed the inaugural Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) Visiting Fellow to the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) for a period of 12 months.

In September 2007 he was appointed Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and also the Chair of the NSW RFS Bushfire Co-ordinating Committee and the Rural Fire Service Advisory Council.

He was appointed a Director of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) in March 2008 and was the Chair of the NAFC Board from 2009 to 2013.

He is also a member of the NSW State Emergency Management Committee and the NSW State Rescue Board and was Chairman from 2008 to November 2015. He was a Director on the Bushfire Co-operative Research Centre from 2009 to 2014.

In July 2012, he was appointed a Board Member of the NSW Government Telecommunications Authority. In January 2016 he was appointed as a Councillor of the Royal Humane Society of NSW Inc.

Shane was awarded the National Medal in 1999 and the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in 2001.

December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.

Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.

Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.

HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN

Disease does not prevent itself. We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases. Rotary members have hundreds of health projects underway around the world at any given time.

VACCINES

Learn how Pakistan’s vaccination strategy is reaching children on the move.

READ MORE

MALARIA

We are dedicated to a malaria-free world through treatment and prevention.

HELP US END MALARIA (link not supplied)

POLIO

We are dedicated to permanently ending polio. Rotary members have spent over 30 years fighting polio, which is now almost fully eradicated.

HELP US END POLIO NOW

ALZHEIMER'S

Our members use their extensive experience and leadership to fight Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through education and collaboration.

HELP US FIGHT ALZHEIMER'S

TELEMEDICINE

See how technology is bringing health care to rural Nigeria.

READ MORE

DENGUE FEVER

Read how Muslim and Christian women united to prevent dengue fever.

READ MORE

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Have not given Malaria Link as destination appears out of context.

Wanted - New Members

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.

Stop Press

Seeking some details from Jaswant before asking Secretary Tony to circulate his name.
Angela and Michael checked out the Club at the recent Youth Night.
Michelle Latham also checked us out on the Youth Night.
Like Tiny Tim - Please can I have more potential members?

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 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.

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..

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 Jilda.
Phone 8484 7106 or email jilda.coles@wge.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 27th Nov

President Colin welcomed fellow members and partners (Pat, Jill, Anne, Glenda, Margaret, Dianne and Bev. Tonight the club had a wonderful opportunity to showcase itself to a large number of guests:

Angela Voon & partner Michael (invited by Janelle);
Michelle Latham (invited by Linda);
Anuki Suyraweera (RYLA candidate);
Erik Willison (NYSF) and Parents Gina & David Willison;
Alexander Briggs (RYPEN) and parents Rosa & Michael Briggs;
Charlotte Cameron (RYPEN), Malcolm Cameron (Dad) and Bridget Cameron (Sister);
Mikaela Love (outgoing exchange student) and parents Nicole & Simon, William (Brother) and Rebekah (Sister);
Megan McCartney and Rachael Stevens (Rob’s Niece)

Business Items

Board and club officer nominations needed in time for the AGM on December 4th. We particularly need a President Elect to avoid the situation that occurred this year. Even returning Board members and Officers need to re-nominate. Forms available from Tony Makin.
Peter Stanton has been invited to go to Philippines to audit a possible water quality project. – More information is in the Club report.
Don’t forget to book in for the Conference by end of the month to take advantage of the early bird discount. So far we have 6 attending plus our exchange student Lara. I recommend staying at the Fairmont Resort which is currently showing a cost of ~ $210/night for the time of the conference.

Presidents Meeting-

Our Club received a certificate from Rotary International for contributing more than $1500 to the End Polio Project.
District is proposing to submit two amendments for the RI by laws, but they need club member endorsement before Christmas, so we will have to deal with these at our AGM.
Presentations were made about Days for Girls, Wheel Chairs for Kids, Sport for Youth InSearch, and Child Protection Training.
It was interesting to note that other clubs are recognising “Young Rotarians” in a similar way to the way we have for Zac and Marcus Tchetchenian. Some even have children attend normal dinner meetings to get around babysitting issues.

The meeting next week is our AGM and Sunday 10th is our Christmas lunch. Please let Max and me know if you are coming and pay $60/person into the club general account by the end of this week. There, is no meeting on Dec 11th . The Dec 18th meeting is a Kris Kringle and partners night. Those attending must bring a present relevant to your gender worth around $10. Gifts to be wrapped and indicating male or female. Santa and his elf will distribute them at dinner.

Bunnings BBQ Dural Dec 2nd – Janelle is not able to attend but she has it all organised - Morning shift (8.00am - 2.00noon) Max, Linda, Charlie and Neville (yet to confirm) Afternoon shift (12.00 noon - 4.00pm) Keith, Peter S, Paul, Tracey Kemp (she is Janelle this time round and just as nice!)

Anne will speak about the Share the Dignity program and “ Its in the Bag project”. This program will utilise the handbags collected and not sold at the garage sale. Please contact Anne for further details.