Bulletin No 19
11th November 2015
Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Castle Hill
ISSN 2203-126X
Rotary Club of Castle Hill Chartered 18th March 1965
PO Box 13, Castle Hill. 1765 www.rotarynews.info/club4201
Rotary Year 2015-16 District Governor: Gina Growden (District 9685 )
Rotary Int’l President: Ravi Ravindran
This Week 11th November Rodney Rietdyk “Things you need to know before you go” Chair Meeting report Meet & Greet Regalia
Terry O'Mara David Brown Chris Dunwell Terry O’Mara & Ross Hood
Next Week 18th November Chair Meeting report Meet & Greet Regalia
Club Committee Meeting
President Mike Hallen Rod Williamson Phil Dunn David Bull & Chris Dunwell
November 2015 Judy Rochford 9th Phil & Bev Davis 4th David & Marilyn Bowles 9th Geoff & Jan Duffy 14th Bob & Jaya Chary 24th This Bulletin is kindly printed by Snap Printing. Unit Inside this issue 20/5Hudson Avenue, Castle Hill 2154 Phone 02- 96801858
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From President Mike Hallen
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eeting number 17 has come and gone. Yes, I am counting! I have prepared the 4th November meeting report in this bulletin and my comments about attendance are there for you all to read. Our task as members is quite apparent - increase the membership or face the potential closure of our Club after 50 plus years of service to communities locally, nationally and overseas. Not a topic that makes me feel comfortable. I realise that the continual mention of “membership” (or lack of it) grates with some if not all members. It is not something that I like to confront either but we will only improve our situation if we all work on a solution. I believe that we are making some progress but the job will not be done until we meet our “Vision” of 45 members. A challenge it may be but we can at least make a substantial start on the road to recovery. Remember that the collective “Vision” is the number you decided was our club membership target. There are some important dates on the club calendar for December, not least of which is the club AGM on 2nd December. If you have a special resolution that you would like included in the agenda, now is the time to make it known by referring to the club Bylaws Article 15with particular reference to Section 2. The Electronic Payment System Trial Report and vote will be one such special resolution. Next week the guest speaker is Rodney Riedyk and his subject is “Things you need to know before you go.” There is a touch of finality about the subject matter – hope it does not put anybody off! Perhaps there is a guest that you could invite? Remember that Hannibal and Joan would appreciate a phone call and Marie Ford is missing us all so give her a call as well! Not to mention poor old Geoff Duffy and his bung wing. Yours in Rotary
President Mike .
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Notice of the 51st Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Castle Hill Inc. In accordance with Article 15 of the Bylaws of the Rotary Club of Castle Hill Inc., the AGM of the Club will be held at Castle Hill Country Club, Spurway Drive, Baulkham Hills 2153, at 7:00pm on 2 December 2015. Article 15, Section 3 relates to the “Notice of special resolutions”. Any member who wishes to raise a special resolution should ensure that the details are provided to the Secretary, Geoff Duffy, (geoffduffy@internode.on.net ) at least 21 days before the AGM. Voting at the AGM requires a majority vote of not less than ¾ of the members of the Club entitled to vote who are present at the meeting. A quorum at the AGM as defined by the Club Bylaws Article 1, Definition 4 as: “Not less than 1/3 of the membership”. This number would be 10 entitled voting members from our membership of 30. Agenda: To confirm the minutes of the 2014 AGM and any special general meeting held since that meeting To receive from the President and Board reports upon the activities of the Club during the last preceding financial year. To elect the President-elect and Directors of the Club in accordance with Bylaws Article 3 To receive and consider the Financial statements and audit report as required by Bylaws Article 9, Section 4 To consider the special resolution to receive and vote upon the Electronic Payment Facility Trial Report. General Business Nomination forms for the election of office bearers are available from the Club Secretary, Geoff Duffy, and will also be made available on the Club website. Please consider the positions available and consider nominating a person to each of the roles. You may of course nominate yourself. Please complete a nomination form and return it to the Secretary by Wednesday 18 th November, 2015 with your nomination and the nominee’s acceptance. The form is for guidance only, and written emails containing this information will be accepted in lieu of this form where it is indicated the nominee accepts the nomination. Geoff Duffy Secretary 6 November 2015 3
MONEY HAS DIFFERENT NAMES In a temple or church, it's called donation. In school, it's fee. In marriage, it's called a dowry or a gift
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11 November Rodney Rietdyk “Things you need to know before you go” Chair Terry O'Mara Meeting report David Brown Meet & Greet Chris Dunwell Regalia Terry O’Mara & Ross Hood
In divorce, alimony. When you owe someone, it's a debt. When you pay the government, it's tax. In court, it's fines. Civil servant retirees, it's pension. Employer to workers, it's salary.
18th November Chair Meeting report Meet & Greet Regalia
Club Committee Meeting President Mike Hallen Rod Williamson Phil Dunn David Bull & Chris Dunwell
Master to subordinates, it's wages. To children, it's allowance. When you borrow from bank, it's loan. When you offer after a good service, it's tips. To kidnappers, it's ransom.
25th November Chair Meeting report Meet & Greet Regalia
Guest Speaker TBA Chris Dunwell Phil Dunn Bob Chary & Chris Dunwell
Illegally received in the name of service, it's a bribe. The question is, when a husband gives money to his wife, what do we call it? ANSWER: It is called DUTY and every man is expected to do his duty as wives are not DUTY FREE
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PAST PRESIDENTS 1965-66Gerald Engel Prov & Charter President 1966-67 John Wells 1967-68 Roley McClintock 1968-69 Don Wright 1969-70 Ray Wells 1970-71 Tony Dehlsen 1971-72 Roy Martin 1972-73 Frank Crooke 1973-74 Allan Buckingham 1974-75 Ken Binns 1975-76 Colin Lawford 1976-77 Roger Wood 1977-78 Brian Stacey 1978-79 Warren Bowden 1979-80 Ern Death 1980-81 Peter Gilbank 1981-82 Graeme Brangwin 1982-83 Stan Fulker 1983-84 Phillip Dunn 1984-85 Bill Robinson 1985-86 John Barker PSM 1986-87 Norm Roach 1987-88 Milton Colburt 1988-89 Ron Marcus OAM 1989-90 Bill Tait 1990-91 Peter Wood 1991-92 Bruce Allen 1992-93 Ray White
1993-94 Ron Miller 1994-95 Gerry Larkin 1995-96 Hannibal Shabaz 1996-97 George McDonald 1997-98 Peter McBean 1998-99 John Stuart 1999-00 Geoff Duffy 2000-01 John Cooper 2001-02 Mike Hallen 2002-03 Judy Ford 2003-04 Jeff Whyte 2004-05 Peter Ford 2005-06 Mike Blair 2006-07 Terry O’Mara AM 2007-08 David Waterhouse 2008-09 Peter Marcer 2009-10 Rod Williamson 2010-11 Terry O’Mara AM 2011-12 Stephen Macquarie 2012 –2013 Paul Robinson 2013-2014 Bev Cooney OAM 2014 - 2015 Mike Blair PAST PRESIDENTS OTHER CLUBS David Sommerlad AM , Bruce Jenkin MBE Neil Todd, Phil Davis Raymond Danam SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD Ron Marcus OAM
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Date
July, 2015
8
District Governor's Visit
15
Guest Speaker
22
Club Assembly
29
Guest Speaker
5 12
Club Visioning Session (6:00pm start) Guest Speaker
19
Club Business Meeting
26
Guest Speaker
2
Excellence in Policing Awards
9
Guest Speaker
16
Mini Club Assembly
23
Guest Speaker
30
Club Committee Meeting
7
Guest Speaker
14
Business Networking Meeting
21
Fun and Fellowship with Partners
28
Guest Speaker
4
Club Business Meeting
11
Guest Speaker
15
BBQ at Bunnings
18
Committee Business Meeting
25
Guest Speaker
August, 2015
September2015
October 2015
November2015
Event
Rotary Monthly Theme No special designation this month
Membership & Extension Month
Basic Education & Literacy Month
Economic & Community Development Month
The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Month
White Ribbon Collection Day.
December 2015
2
White Ribbon March 7.00am Breakfast at CH RSL (8.00am) Annual General Meeting
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BBQ at Masters
9
Club Christmas Party
16
Parking at Bella Vista for the Bush Christmas
23
No Meeting
30
No Meeting
Club Calendar July - Dec 2015
Month/Year
Disease Prevention & Treatment Month
6
Date
Event
Rotary Monthly Theme
January 2016
5
BBQ, Bunning's Castle Hill
Vocational Service Month
6
Home Meeting #1 – Mike Hallen’s BBQ, Bunning's Castle Hill
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13
20
February 2016
March 2016
April 2016
May 2016
June 2016
Home Meeting #2 – Rotary International South Pacific and Philippines Office Home Meeting #3 – Chris Dunwell’s
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Guest Speaker
3
Guest Speaker
10
Thai International Night at the Bar La Me Restaurant for all Hills clubs
17
Business Networking #2
24
Pride in Workmanship
2 9
Club Business Meeting Guest Speaker
16
Mini Club Assembly
23 30 6
Excellence In Teaching Awards Club Committee meeting Guest Speaker
13
Club Business Meeting
20
Anzac Day Guest Speaker
27
TBA
4
Club Committee Meeting
11
Guest Speaker
18
Club Business Meeting
25
Guest Speaker
1
Club Committee Meeting
8
Guest Speaker
15
Club Assembly
22
Club Business Meeting
29
Club Changeover
Peace & Conflict Resolution Month
Water & Sanitation Month
Maternal & Child Health Month
Youth Service Month
Rotary Fellowships Month
Club Calendar Jan- June 2016
Month/ Year
NOVEMBER Rotary Foundation Month 7
Meeting Minutes th 4 November 2015 By President Mike Hallen
S
ergeant Phil Davis opened the meeting with a toast to Rotary International and introduced President Mike.
President Mike welcomed all to the Club Business Meeting – 9 other members and Honorary member Penny Burke – a total attendance of 11. A somewhat disappointing attendance at what was intended as an information delivery meeting where club officers provided information and feedback from the members was anticipated. With LOA, sick leave and a membership of only 30 Active members, the turnout was to be expected. President Mike provided the following information updates: Following the visit and guest speaker presentation by the Mayor, Councillor Dr Michelle Byrne, Mike wrote to the Mayor and thanked her for her support. He also formalized an invitation for the Mayor to become an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Castle Hill. Her positive response is anticipated. Sought additional help in the sale of White Ribbons at Bunnings stores in Castle Hill, and Dural on Wednesday 25th November in support of the Hills Domestic Violence Prevention Committee. Advised of changes to the Club Calendar and stressed the requirement for volunteers at upcoming BBQs, the date of the AGM on 2nd December and the Bush Christmas Parking at Bella Vista
Farm on 16th December. A key date in December is the Club Christmas Party on the 9th at Castle Hill Country Club. He also invited those who had comments or changes to the calendar to advise Administration Director Chris Dunwell and Bulletin Editor, Anil from Cobar! St Michael’s Cottage painting will continue with the second cottage being painted on 21/22 November by painters arranges by Hannibal Shabaz (many thanks, Hannibal). Preparation and masking of the cottage will be done on Friday 20th November and the following have volunteered to assist Chris Dunwell; Mike Hallen, Peter Marcer, David Bull. The work will commence at 0800 and should be completed by 1600(or sooner if the first cottage is an example). Many hands make light work so any more volunteers will be more than welcome – just let Chris Dunwell know. Marie Ford has now moved into her new permanent accommodation at Unit 210, Lutanda Manor Retirement Village, 14 Victoria Road, Pennant Hills. Her phone number is 9481 9674. She is as cheeky as ever and wants to continue to attend our Club but is not able to drive at this stage. Penny Burke has offered to help. Thanks, Penny. The “Electronic Payment System Trial Re8
port” will now be presented at the AGM on 2 December due to the unavailability of Mike Blair. He and his fellow committee members, Terry O’Mara and John Cooper, will present their findings and recommendations to the members at the AGM and a vote on the future of an electronic payment system will be taken at the AGM as a special resolution. It should be noted that a quorum for the AGM is ⅓ of the Active members– in our case 10 members. It is hoped that all those who are able to attend find the time to do so. President Mike also provide more information on the progress of the Domestic Violence Prevention and Support focus of the Club this Rotary year. He gave an overview of the “Online Men’s Behaviour Change Program (OMBCP) ” developed and trialled by Violence Free Families in Victoria. The original OMBCP was developed by the Rotary Club of Brighton in Melbourne and came to Mike’s attention at the Rotary International Convention in Sydney in 2014. With closure of the St Michael’s Family Refuge, Mike saw a potential opportunity to bring the OMBCP to NSW, particularly to The Hills region where there is a demonstrable need for such a service. The OMBCP is an addition program that will complement the existing Men’s Behaviour Change Programs that are conducted in NSW by approved providers. A major benefit of the online program is that it is delivered by computer to men who may not otherwise want to attend a formal face to face meeting (like an AA meeting). This also means that men in remote locations across NSW who may not want, or have no access, to attend a meeting can receive counselling and support online and in private. Mike’s contact with Violence Free Families (The Family Violence Prevention Foundation of Australia) has lead to a meeting in Parramatta of many interested parties in the Hills region and
beyond at which the OMBCP was explained by their Chairman, Dr David Smyth. Since then, the State member for Castle Hill, Ray Williams, has been approached and he is promoting the program to his peers in the State Government and the Premier. Another meeting has been scheduled with the Premier in the second week of December 2015 to discuss the OMBCP and its benefits to NSW. Meanwhile, the OMBCP is being prepared for approval by the NSW Department of Justice so that government agencies such as the police and courts, can refer men to the program. Action is progressing and the latest report from Violence Free Families is summarised below: Firstly, we are now 'open for business' at “On the Line” for referrals into the first regular online men's behaviour change program and it is scheduled to commence on 19 January. Men from NSW are welcome and Mike has let this be known in his area. Secondly, we are in the final stages of preparing a proposal to the NSW Government and plan to send it to Linda Millsom of the Department of Premier and Cabinet over the weekend.The proposal headlines in broad terms are: 750 men to enter programs over four years; total cost $2m but less if men pay fees. Lifetime cost-benefit indicative only estimate: reduction in costs of reoffending is $100 for every $1 spent on the program plus over $100 in community cost savings (health, welfare, lost productivity etc), making a total of over $200 return for every $1. We make no great claims about the accuracy of these estimates but they 9
give a general idea of the magnitude regular Rotary meeting as a guest of the club. of the benefits. To assist in identifying suitable meeting to which We are actively exploring the possibility guests could be invited, Raymond Danam suggested that guest speakers and their topics be of engaging NSW facilitators and included in the Club Calendar. Ross Hood/Chris trainers, thereby generating employ- Dunwell will follow up with Anil de Silva to rement opportunities in the State. implement this action. Thirdly, we have started a team of three consultants on preparing the Department of Justice accreditation papers. This process is quite expensive and onerous and will take us until December to complete. The Rotary Club of Castle Hill Board has approved an allocation of $2000 to subsidise 2 or more men from the Hills region to participate in a Victorian-run OMBCP. If identified by a nongovernment agency (Domestic Violence Counsellor or legal advisor) they would be eligible to participate the 19th January 2016 course. Membership Director Rod Williamson spoke about the Business Networking Meeting and sought the support of members who nominated attendees for the event to follow-up on a personal basis to see if their nominee(s) who attended or had apologised to invite them to a
Eric and Henry
Bev Cooney has indicated that she will be transferring the Rotary Club of Bathurst and the paperwork to implement this will be put into process as soon as key separation and joining dates are provided by Bev or the RC of Bathurst. The Raffle: To save time and space, John Cooper won both the Red and White wine (with consecutive numbers if I remember correctly!). Geoff Duffy has arrived home from his trip to the UK with a souvenir of the visit – a dislocated shoulder! Seems he was taking one last stroll along Southend Pier when, close to the end of the walk he tumbled over and did the damage. Get well soon Geoff! We also heard that Hannibal Shabaz requires some knee surgery – nothing too serious. Joan is being looked after at home by Hannibal and she sends her love to all members and partners.
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ongratulations to Paul and Carmel Robinson
on the birth of their twin grandsons Eric and Henry on Tuesday 3rd November. Mum and babies doing well. Grandparents are over the moon. 10
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Attendance Report for 4th November 2015
Terry O’Mara Paul Robinson David Sommerlad Warwick Talbot
by PP John Cooper
Make Ups: Nil Friends of Rotary: Penny Burke
Apologies: Bruce Allen Frank Anisse
37%
Guest Speaker: Club business night – no speaker
John Barker
Leave of Absence:
David Bowles
Anil de Silva, till Dec 31 2015
Geoff Duffy
Bev Cooney, July 01 till Dec 31
Chris Dunwell
Pinky Singh, till Dec 31
Marie Ford
Mike Blair, Oct 12 till Nov 28
Bruce Jenkin
Bob Chary Nov 19 till Jan 12 2016
Ron Marcus
Hannibal Shabaz till 31 Dec
On Plumber's truck: "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber." **************************
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts."
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In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully We'll wait."
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Roster sheets were sent around for the White Ribbon collection day at two Bunnings stores & BBQ helpers wanted for November 15
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BBQ at Bunnings Castle Hill.
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Club Officers and Non-Executive Positions Rotary Year 2015-2016 Rotary Club of Castle Hill President President-Elect (2015-2016) Secretary Treasurer Director Club Administration Director Membership Director Public Relations Director Service Projects Director Rotary Foundation Director Outreach Projects
Mike Hallen Chris Dunwell Geoff Duffy Bruce Allen Chris Dunwell Rod Williamson Geoff Duffy Mike Blair Bruce Allen Hannibal Shabaz
In addition, the following non-executive roles have been accepted by those listed below: Bulletin Editor Raffle Guest Speaker Program Attendance Recorder Welfare Officer Sergeants Webmaster Committee Chairs International Service
Anil de Silva David Bowles Ross Hood Geoff Duffy Terry O’Mara Hannibal Shabaz & Harshad Desai Paul Robinson (assisted by Chris Dunwell) Phil Davis
Volunteers are still required as committee Chairs for the Avenues of Service (see below) covered by the Director Service Projects and Director Outreach projects. Please contact the relevant Director to volunteer: Youth Vocational Service Community Service
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We meet at
Sergeant’s Fine Session
Castle Hill Country Club every WEDNESDAY at 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm (Spurway Drive, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153) Apologies, Please inform Geoff Duffy NO LATER than Noon Tuesday before the next meeting so numbers can be confirmed for Dinner jgduffy@internode.on.net
BULLETIN EDITOR
Phil David Acting Sgt Phil Davis started with a joke about a son wanting to borrow his Dad’s car then he fined… Pres Mike for having put so much mulch on his garden the soil was still dry after the days of soaking rain. Penny Burke calling all male members Mister & even her husband Mr. Bob Chary for suggesting we should all connect to Linkedin
Anil De Silva (from Cobar, Outback NSW) aniljdes@yahoo.com.au Deadline Friday 8:00 pm This Bulletin is kindly printed by Snap Printing. Unit 20/5 Hudson Ave. Castle Hill 2154 Ph: 96801858
Raymond Danam for not putting out regalia. John Cooper for suggesting the Sgt try a different dish on tonight’s menu. Phil Dunn for selling all the poultry manure & not having any on roadside for Sgt to buy today. X fine from John Cooper on the Sgt for being at the meeting when it was his wedding anniversary night . Sgt Phil then told a joke about a beautiful blonde & a retired old golfer applying for a lion tamers job. Wine raffle was won 1st & 2nd by John Cooper who took home the Red & the White
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