HILLS VIEWS Bulletin No 26 08th Mar 2017 Bulletin of the Rotary 3lub 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 2016-17 District Governor: Bruce Lakin (District 9685 ) Rotary Int’l President: John F Germ
This Week Wednesday 08th Mar 2017, Guest Speakers – Bette Lakin and Janelle –
Days for Girls Chair – Chris Dunwell Regalia – Bob Chary, Terry O’Mara Notes – Bruce Allen
March Bruce Allen 5th Terry O’Mara 6th Phil Dunn 12th David Bowles 27th
Next Week Wednesday 15th Mar 2017 Pride in Workmanship Chair – Bob Chary Regalia – Ross Hood, Peter Marcer Notes – Sushil Bandodkar
Saturday, 18th March 17 Bunnings Seven Hills In aid of Leukemia Foundation ——————————
Ron & Judy Marcus 24th
Saturday, 8th April 17 Bunnings Castle Hills
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nother Rotary week has gone by and I am very pleased that we
have added to our membership with the induction of Grace Jota into our group. Hopefully we can bring many more new members over the coming months. At lease Marie has a fellow lady member to improve the gender balance a little. I think that we might try hard to find some more female members so I call on you all (myself included) to think about inviting ladies to come along to our meetings.
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lieve, is wide-spread publicity and strong sponsorship support. So if you have any good ideas on those fronts in particular at this early stage of the planning, we would like to lock these things in so we have a solid platform from which to operate.
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his week also sees a presentation from two people deeply involved in Days for Girls. I know I have mentioned that this will be a great night for partners and friends to come along and find about this great charity and what they do. I believe that it has the potential to provide us with a vehicle for fellowship and fun while supporting a great effort to make sure that teenage girls in the developing world can regularly attend school and realise the benefits that a full education is able to offer them. Not only is good for the girls themselves, but good for their families and their countries also. So come along ladies and find out how you can help the global sisterhood to thrive. Of course all the men of the Club should be there as well. I hope some of you might be inspired to help also once you hear about how this can be done.
e have learned a lot about JPs from last weeks interesting presentation and should all be well versed now to know what we can and cannot ask JPs to do, and n a personal note, West Tigers started how prepared we should be when asking the season in fine attacking form. If them for their assistance. I know that in you are a South’s fan, sorry about that. And Cherrybrook we are fortunate that JPs are of course the AFL will start soon. regularly in attendance in the Village. So if you are in need of a JP urgently to validate a nd the Aussies thrashed India in India. photocopy or other similar simple tasks you Let’s hope they can keep up the good know where you can find one, ir you live close form for the whole series. by.
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on’t forget the bbqs and support the his week sees the commencement of team by signing up for a shift. planning for this year’s Cross Country Classic and I hope that we will be able to put hat’s all for now. large sums of money into the coffers for Paul to spend in his Presidential year. I am sure that Mike Blair will be pleased to hear of any Yours in Rotary , good ideas from all members and friends, whether you are a member of the organising President Chris committee or not. The key to success, I be-
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Meeting Notes for 01st March 2017
by Raymond Danam President welcomed all Rotarians, spouses and guest speaker John Tibbitts. President requested all present to observe 1 minute silence in memory of the late John Cooper who passed away on 21.2.17. Terry O’Mara and Raymond Danam spoke briefly about John Cooper for being a great person and true Rotarian. Terry also spoke to Cheryl Cooper and reported she is doing fine under the difficult period. Phil Davis reminded members
about the International Dinner on 19.4.17 ay Billy the Greek Restaurant and encouraged members and their partners to attend. To achieve the total number of 50, Phil will be inviting neighboring clubs. Phil also reminded members about the BBQ on 18.3.16 at Seven Hills Bunnings in Abbots Road form 8.00am till 2.00pm. The proceeds will be donated to Leukaemia Foundation. President encouraged Rotarians and their partners to attend next week’s meeting because DG’s wife Bette Lakin will be presenting on ‘Days for Girls”. Phil Davis conducted an entertaining fine session. President inducted new member Greceila Jota and welcomed her to RC Castle Hill. She was presented with the dinner badge and RI information pack. President also welcomed her husband Felino Jota and presented him with a dinner badge. Grace’s classification is: Finance Broker. She will be in the Community Service sub committee under Mike Blair. Please see page 04 3
David Brown introduced guest speaker John Tibbitts who is the President of NSW Justice of Peace Association and a consultant on Lift Engineering. Refer to the attached slides for his presentation on Justice of Peace.
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Photos sent by Phil Davis
Club Officers and Non-Executive Positions Rotary Club of Castle Hill Rotary Year 2016-2017 President President-Elect (2016-2017) Secretary Treasurer Director Club Administration Director Membership Director Public Relations Director Community Service Director Rotary Foundation Director Outreach Projects
Chris Dunwell Paul Robinson Raymond Danam Phil Dunn Chris Dunwell Mike Hallen Peter Marcer Mike Blair Bruce Allen Terry O’Mara
Non-executive Club Officers Bulletin Editor Sergeant at Arms Guest Speaker Program International Chairman Youth Chairman Vocational Chairman Welfare Officer Webmaster
Anil de Silva Phil Davis/Hannibal Shabaz Ross Hood Phil Davis Ross Hood Hannibal Shabaz Terry O’Mara Paul Robinson 4
Castle Hill Rotary Club Timetable Jan – June 2017 4 January 2017 11 January 2017 18 January 2017 25 January 2017 26 January 2017 1 February 2017
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Wednesday
No meeting Home meeting - Peter Marcer Fellowship @ Heritage Park Home meeting - Chris Dunwell Australia Day
6.00pm
"Guess my Part Time Occupation" David Wilson
7.00pm
CHCC
6 February 2017 13 February 2016 15 February 2017 22 February 2017
Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday
Rotary meeting: Club Assembly Board Meeting Youth Night Phil and Jenny Dunn’s home
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
CHCC
1 March 2017
Wednesday
7.00pm
CHCC
8 March 2017
Wednesday
Mike Hallen, ‘Why aren’t you in Rotary’ Bette Lakin (partner of District Governor Bruce) ‘Days for Girls’
7.00pm
CHCC
11 March 2017
Friday
District Conference
8.30am
Penrith Panthers
13 March 2017 15 March 2017 22 March 2017 29 March 2017 5 April 2017 10 April 2016 12 April 2017
Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Wednesday
Board Meeting Pride in Workmanship
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
14 April 2016 16 April 2016 17 April 2016 19 April 2017 25 April 2017 26 April 2017 3 May 2017 8 May 2017 10 May 2017 17 May 2017 24 May 2017 31 May 2017 7 June 2017 12 June 2017 13 June 2017 14 June 2017 21 June 2017
Friday Sunday Monday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday
Excellence In Teaching Board Meeting International Dinner – Dural @ Billy The Greek Restaurant Good Friday Easter Sunday Public Holiday International Night Anzac Day
Board Meeting “Meet and Greet” night
Queen’s Birthday Board Meeting Rotary meeting: Club Assembly
CHCC
CHCC CHCC CHCC CHCC Dural
7.00pm
CHCC
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
CHCC CHCC
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
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Meeting 8th March Special Presentation on DAYS FOR GIRLS
Rotary Club of Castle Hill “Meet and Greet” night 10 May 2017
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he club calendar now includes a “Meet and Greet” night on 10 May 2017. Dear All he venue will be our normal meeting place, Acres Restaurant at Castle Hill Country Club. Our normal e have arranged that on 8 March starting time will apply, i.e. 6:30 for 7:00pm with clowe will hear a presentation from sure at about 9:00pm. Bette Lakin (partner of District Goveratering for the event will be self-service finger nor Bruce) and her partner in crime food from the CHCC Functions Package. Platters Janelle. They will talk to us about Days of food will be delivered to the room that will be set up for Girls. with high tables and some seating. The bar in Acres will his is a fabulous charity that helps be open for drinks at individual expense. teenage girls in developing counf members and partners attend, that takes care of tries to remain in school by providing about 40 persons. We also ask members to invite sanitary products that they can disguests to the event in the hope of attracting another 20 creetly carry to school so they are not or so people to join us and partake in Rotary Fellowship. missing school one week in every four. The idea is to mingle with our guests so that they experience Rotary and are not pressured into becoming a heck out the website - https:// Rotarian. Interested individuals can be invited to be our www.daysforgirls.org/ guests at a later date at one of our regular club meetf sufficient people are interested after ings. the meeting it is a project that a n order to keep costs of the event to around our reggroup of our fabulous Rotarians can be ular $25 per member, the Rotary Club of Castle Hill engaged in as a practical activity and a will pay for all invited guests. The food package estisocial networking activity as well. mate is based on 30 persons. More attendees may poo all ladies – partners of members, tentially reduce the costs to our Club Administration Account. friends and partners of friends – here will be a welcome by President Chris Dunwell please come along. Bring your friends but no presentations about our great organisation and neighbours as well if you think they - that task falls to our members who are expected to might be interested. Lets get a great mingle with the guests and discuss matters Rotary and turnout. how the members of the members of the Rotary Club am excited about this. Don’t forget of Castle Hill are involved. to let Raymond know who and how o please check your calendars and start talking to many are coming. your partners, friends and acquaintances about joining us on 10 May.
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We meet at
Castle Hill Country Club every WEDNESDAY at 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm (Spurway Drive, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153) Apologies, Please inform Ray Danam NO LATER than Noon Tuesday before the next meeting so numbers can be confirmed for Dinner raydanam@gmail.com You can text, call, email or use WhatsApp.
BULLETIN EDITOR
Anil De Silva (from Cobar, Outback NSW)
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BBQ News
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A very productive working bee was held last Thursday when Messrs Hallen, Dunn & Davis unpacked the trailer. Mike Hallen scrubbed the tables while Phil Dunn did repairs & Phil Davis did a stock take & repacked the trailer. All now in ready for our upcoming BBQ’s 7
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 2015—2016 Mike Hallen PAST PRESIDENTS OTHER CLUBS David Sommerlad AM , Bruce Jenkin MBE Neil Todd, Phil Davis Raymond Danam SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD Ron Marcus OAM
Rotaract Club of The Hills Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month Location: Room 3, Turner Building, Balcombe Heights Estate, 92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills.
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