HILLS VIEWS Bulletin No 31
12th April 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 12th April 2017
Next Week 19th Wednesday International Dinner – Dural
Andrew Tink "Australia 1901-2000 a narrative history" Chair: Terry O'Mara Regalia – Notes –
April Graeme Brangwin
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Mike & Roslyn Hallen 4th
BBQ Sunday 2nd July BBQ Bunnings Castle Hill 8am
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e were This week we look forward to another intervery esting presentation, this week from Andrew Tink, retired politician, barrister and noted pleased to bestow historian and author of a number of historical a Paul Harris Felvolumes on noted Australians including Wentworth. Andrew has a most impressive cv and I am sure that we will find his topic most interesting. I thank him for making time for us. lowship on the Mayor of the Shire, Yvonne Keane. It was great to see how much she appreciated it based on her reaction. I think that one can see that this is a much deserved award given the contribution she has made to the community and so much of it not in politics. She has been a leading mover and shaker in a number of significant charitable ventures including the Sanctuary, which is what she came to talk to us about.
We achieved an excellent result at our recent Bunnings BBQ and a big thank you goes to everyone who contributed to the sale of 1000 snags and the raising of over $2000. We also had a good sum in the bucket collection so a big thank you to the generosity of the local people of the Castle Hill. I remember making one order for 12 snags while I was there. I cannot recall having sold that many in a single order before. Great help again form friends of Rotary, one of whom will soon become a new member (I believe).
The International Night is coming up soon I think that all the members of the Sanctuary and so we need to bring our money this – the paid employees, the volunteers and the Wednesday so that we can secure the night at board – can be justifiably proud of the work Billy the Greek’s. Many thanks to Phil Davis they have done to establish the Sanctuary for his arrangements. and the great success they have enjoyed. Speaking personally for a while, my home is That every woman and her kids are now living in turmoil at the moment as we have decided independently away from violence is a great to sell our home and down-size. Don’t worry, testament to the work of the support team we are not moving from the area! Although who care for the women and their children. exactly where we are moving to is not certain It is also great to hear that there will soon be yet. So at the moment as I write this all the new shelters in the Hills district to better pro- bedroom furniture is in the living room and vide for the scourge that is violence against the garage as we are having new carpets laid. women. Clearly therefore it is important that Until a day or so ago the family room was also our Club carry on supporting those instituin the garage as we had the floors sanded and tions – the Sanctuary and the Lisa Harnum repolished. So the message to you all is this. Foundation – which continue to provide the Think twice before you decide to move support an care needed by these women and house. It is a monumental pain in the their children. posterior. Please see page 06 2
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resident welcomed all Rotarians, spouses and guest speaker Yvonne Keane.
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2016 NSW Local Government Woman of the Year 2012 NSW Woman of the Year - People's Choice (NSW Govt.) President mentioned that he received 2013 UWS Woman of the West (Highly Commended) a certificate of appreciation from Citizen of Leukemia Foundation for our efforts 2012 Hills Shire the Year Australia in raising $1030.43 through the BBQ Day at Bunnings Seven Hills. Awards 2011 VolBoard meeting unteer of on 10.4.17 the Year will be at Education, MitchMike Blair’s ell Electorate (Australian home. Government) Phil Davis reminded members President presented PHF to Yvonne about the International Dinner on Keane, for her great contribution to 19.4.17 at Billy the Greek Restaurant and encouraged members and their partners to attend. Raymond Danam reminded members to register for the District Assembly that will be held on 23 April 2017 at Kings School from 9.00am to 4.30pm. Bruce Allen reported that Bruce Jenkins is admitted in the hospital and he plans to visit him. Phil Davis conducted an entertaining fine session. Mike Blair introduced Yvonne Keane who is the current mayor of the Hills Shire Council and Chairman of the Sanctuary – The Hills Women’s Shelter. Some of her achievements are as
the community in the Hills Shire. Yvonne Keane spoke passionately about her involvement with The Sanctuary for the last few years. Growing up in an abusive family she empathises with all victims of domes3
tic violence. The Sanctuary opened its Provide services to all women who doors on 21.4.16 and in the past can self-manage regardless of 11months it has served 39 women and their age, sexuality, cultural and linguistic diversity or whether they have a disability or mental illness. Advocate on behalf of women experiencing Domestic Violence ensuring they have access to resources and can live their life safe and free from fear. Create an environment where women can share skills, ideas and information and with support from Shelter workers help each other. 74 children. The Sanctuary is non government funded and is supported by the community. Its Board members are volunteers
Yvonne stated they have identified a piece of land in Riverstone and are planning a to build a house and in the future another site in Box Hill.
The service provided by The Sanctuary is as follows: Provide safe, temporary supported accommodation (up to 3 months) for women and children in times of crisis such as homelessness and /or domestic violence.
Yvonne is very grateful to Rotary Club of Castle Hill and especially to Mike Blair for all its help and contribution towards her achievement in the community.
Inform and empower women to make active decisions about their lives and encourage them to seek alternatives and options using a participative management approach. Liaise and co-ordinate services with other government, nongovernment organisations and community agencies to improve outcomes for homeless women and children. 4
WOW From the two Phils What a day we had on Saturday 08th April 2017
Well with a lot of work by dedicated club members we have recorded a best ever profit. Total income was $2747.55 less expenses,
net profit was $ 2218.65 + bucket income $ 367.30 Had to rush off & buy more a couple of times, but well worth it. We sold nearly 1000 snags !! plus stacks of drinks. So well done to all who served the hungry Bunnings customers & enjoyed the friendship
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Chris Corner Continued
ticipation – such as Anil’s compiling of the BulleThere is a board meeting this week and I will re- tin every week. But also things such as attendance at Board and Committee Meetings, participort to the meeting on Wednesday the highlights of the meeting. There might be a number pation in community events (BBQs for example). These changes offer many options. To atof interesting options we will put to members depending on the outcome of the board discus- tract new members and retain existing memsions. Interesting times are ahead for the Club. bers these options and others need to be conUnder the RI Constitution there are many more sidered. I reiterate – interesting times ahead. ways to run a Rotary Club than was the case in I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday. the past. Many of you know that we are not required to meet every week. Many of you also Yours in Rotary , know that activities for the Club constitute par- President Chris 6
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ruce Allen for erry O’Mara received chocolates from advising the Sgt Penny Burke to give to members tonight, how to wear his looks like he is enjoying a few before we get sash so he could our share. draw his sword. an Duffy as she arrived said I’m not booked in ike Blair, the but decided to keep Geoff company. Mayor & the Sgt for Swans ine raffle saw Terry O’Mara take failing in the 1st 2 games in the AFL home the Red & Mike Hallen the erry Ireland for always being ready to do White. a BBQ, but not this week.
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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 1 March 2017
Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
CHCC
7.00pm
CHCC
8 March 2017
Wednesday
Rotary meeting: Club Assembly Board Meeting Youth Night Phil and Jenny Dunn’s home 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
Monday Wednesday Wednesday
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
CHCC CHCC
29 March 2017 5 April 2017
Wednesday Wednesday
7.00pm 7.00pm
CHCC CHCC
10 April 2016 12 April 2017
Monday Wednesday
Board Meeting Pride in Workmanship Bruce de Graaf, "Why aren't you in Rotary" Chair Mike Hallen Excellence In Teaching Mayor of the Hills 'Sanctuary' Domestic Violence. Board Meeting
7.00pm 7.00pm
Dural
14 April 2016 16 April 2016 17 April 2016 19 April 2017
Friday Sunday Monday Wednesday
7.00pm
CHCC
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
Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
CHCC CHCC
Good Friday Easter Sunday Public Holiday International Dinner – Dural @ Billy The Greek Restaurant Anzac Day
Board Meeting “Meet and Greet” night
Queen’s Birthday Board Meeting Rotary meeting: Club Assembly
7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
CHCC
CHCC CHCC CHCC CHCC CHCC
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Rotary Club of Castle Hill ry and are not pressured into becoming a Rotarian. Interested individuals can be invited to be our “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. he venue will be our normal meeting place, Acres Restaurant at Castle Hill Country Club. Our normal starting time will apply, i.e. 6:30 for 7:00pm with closure at about 9:00pm. atering for the event will be self-service finger food from the CHCC Functions Package. Platters of food will be delivered to the room that will be set up with high tables and some seating. The bar in Acres will be open for drinks at individual expense. f members and partners attend, that takes care of about 40 persons. We also ask members to invite guests to the event in the hope of attracting another 20 or so people to join us and partake in Rotary Fellowship. The idea is to min-
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guests at a later date at one of our regular club meetings. n order to keep costs of the event to around our regular $25 per member, the Rotary Club of Castle Hill will pay for all invited guests. The food package estimate is based on 30 persons. More attendees may potentially reduce the costs to our Club Administration Account. here will be a welcome by President Chris Dunwell but no presentations about our great organisation - that task falls to our members who are expected to mingle with the guests and discuss matters Rotary and how the members of the members of the Rotary Club of Castle Hill are involved. o please check your calendars and start talking to your partners, friends and acquaintances about joining us on 10 May.
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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 10
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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COBAR TOWN CENTER AT NIGHT BULLETIN EDITOR
Anil De Silva (from Cobar, Outback NSW) aniljdes@yahoo.com.au
We meet at
Deadline Friday 8:00 pm
Castle Hill Country Club
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