20110801 weekly bulletin

The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville meets Monday Night at the Castle Hill Tavern 6.15pm for 6.45pm start. Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153

Mon 01 Aug 2011

Issue 3. No. 5

The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville

Weekly Bulletin

Last Meeting:

Monday 25 July

2011

Guest Speaker:

Brian Boettcher

Eleven Bloody Days

– the True Story of

the Battle of Milne

Bay

• Apologies:

Loyal

PP Rod Tilden

Rotary

International

Rtn Thomas Cann

Overseas Club

Rtn. Bobby Redman

Next Meeting:

Monday 8 August

2011

Essay Competition &

Principles Night

Guest Speakers:

Duty Roster:

Door Bobby Redman Minutes PP Jim Sifonios

Program: Robert Menzies - 'Memories,

Mishaps and Melodramas'

Duty Roster tonight: Door Robert Mackey

Minutes PP Jim Sifonios (Rotary Grace) Birthdays: 02 Aug PP Graeme Rohan

18 Aug IPP Wilf Van Emmerik 14 Aug Mrs Leanne Haslam 21 Aug Mrs Lyn Stapley Anniversaries: 24 Aug PP Gordon & Robyn Scoble

Toasts: Loyal PP Alan Jones

Rotary International PE Glen Wilcox Overseas Club Rtn. Bobby Redman

Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying our lovely weather this weekend. Last night I attended an inaugural dinner for women in service clubs hosted by the Soroptimist Club of The Hills. The first of its kind, the dinner was held at St. Joseph’s Baulkham Hills and was attended by 50 women. Robyn Scoble as President of Baulkham Hills Inner Wheel were invited to attend and it turned out to be a very interesting evening. Each Club represented gave a small address on the functions and fund raising projects carried out by their respective club. Other Clubs represented were Zonta Blacktown & Sydney Hills, NSW Country Women’s Association, The Rotary Club of Winston Hills, Lions Club Crestwood, Inner Wheel Parramatta and Soroptimist Clubs of Hawkesbury. What we all have in common is the work that we do to help others in need and ―Service above Self‖ was very evident. At last week’s meeting Brian Boettcher, Author of ―Eleven Bloody Day – The Battle for Milne Bay‖ described one of the least talked about but nevertheless a battle for the Australian Air Force, Navy & Army, which was their finest hour to defeat the Japanese. The enormous courage and determination of the Australian soldiers and American Engineers in Milne Bay has largely gone unrecognized. Brian’s wrote this book in the hope to right this wrong. Tonight another author, Robert Menzies will be talking about ―Memories, Mishaps & Melodramas‖ which is a light-hearted but informative look at the characters and scenarios in his life that have inspired his 4 novels. Best regards, Penny Hill

Monday , 01 August 2011

Rotary Grace:

“O Lord our

giver of all good

We thank You

for our daily

food,

May Rotary

friends and

Rotary ways,

Help us to serve

You all our

days”.

Rotary Four-

Way Test:

Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all

concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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Summary of Last week’s meeting President Penny Hill President Elect Glen Willcox was given his President Elect badge. Guest Speaker Brian Boetcher was introduced to the members and was given a warm welcome. Results of Survey highlights

grace now to be read (not sung)

meeting format to remain

raffles are a goer

Mixture of formal, informal & factory visits RI Directories Due to Increased cost pressures, only enough distributed for Directors, plus a few for Bulletin Editors. Directors Reports. Alan Jones Thanked Penny for her work on Questionnaire. Alan is chasing members for Schools night, which is a ladies night & will be buffet style. Wilf Haran is comfortable but is still having problems with graft to his chin, which hasn't taken. Has re-offered his services as Bulletin editor. Gorden or PR HST published article on changeover


Glen Needy kids looking for help. Will confirm what they need & report back. Bobby spoke re progress on the Clubs Facebook page. Anyone who doesn't want their picture on Facebook, plse advise Bobby. Contacted international toast clubs O/S, & they have responded wth info & added that they would like to adopt our idea! Great result Bobby. General Business Appreciation Guest Speaker Brian Boetcher was introduced by Glen WILLCOX. Brian Boetcher Studied medicine, now a practicing physician. He outlined the reasons why he wrote the book. Discussed the reason why did England abandon us? Aust Govt has recognized 9 historic Battles, Milne Bay not one of them. How did Aust win against superior odds & superior firepower? Battle for Darwin Port Morbsy Kodadak Solomon Is. Air attack Bismark Milne Bay( 1st Wednes in Sept) was 1st time Japanese had been defeated. Running battle over 11 days Aussie code breakers gave Aussie advantage Determined & excellent officers executed the killing fields Novice Militia held off experienced Japanese soldiers RAAF close cooperation US support for construction & USAF Aussie Artillery fire support native people's support Appreciation by Wilf

Proposed Future social events: murder mystery, progressive Picnic FAGAN Park, Christmas in June. All TBA. Sargeants fines

Glen W - welcome back fine

Robert Mackey - Late fine:

Thomas - bad hat day

Glen - got caught for trying to pass off a Gal washer as a coin Cross fines

Alan Jones - spelling of "Wales"

Bob Low - pays a fine to remove the "e" fr his name


Toast to Overseas Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Dewey Blvd Pasay – Philippines have 10 members and meet each Tuesday at 10-30 am at Le Buffet Restaurant, Paranaque City.

Pasay City is one of the Cities and Municipalities that make up Metro Manila.

RC Dewey Blvd Pasay supported the City's Anti-Drug campaign by participating in its City-wide motorcade to promote awareness about the ill effects of illegal drug use and abuse."Think health not Drugs". The Club is also undertaking a fund raising project for the benefits of the underprivileged schoolchildren of Pasay City, Philippines.

Why join Rotary?

Maybe you’ve seen a need in your own community and wondered how you could help. Maybe you want to

use your professional skills to help others — or even learn new skills. Maybe you’re seeking connections with

other service-minded professionals in your community or abroad.

Whatever your reason, joining Rotary can help you achieve these goals, and so much more. See why these men and women are members of their local Rotary club.

Community service

“Being a Rotarian means serving your community, networking, making friends, and building international relationships.” — Mercy Bannerman, Rotary Club of Accra-Airport, Ghana

“Rotary creates the perfect venue for me to give back to the community I live in while enjoying the camaraderie of positive and active individuals.” — Tom Brand, Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, USA

Networking

“Rotary is a tremendous network. Leaders in the community can connect and reach out to people in need.” — Russel Honoré, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

“Rotary provides an environment for developing strong friendships and business relationships.” — Pete Sinsky, Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, USA

Leadership skills

“Leadership is a key focus of Rotary. Through Rotary, you have the opportunity to expand your leadership skills and achieve your goals.” — Norma Madayag-Reilly, Rotary Club of Newark, New York, USA

“A week doesn't go by that I don't learn something new from the speaker at our club or just from working on projects with people. It's an opportunity to grow indefinitely.” — Stephen Brown, Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, USA


International service

“I've become much more internationally focused, and understand that there's so much more I can do as part of a bigger whole than I could ever do on my own.” — Toni McAndrew, Rotary Club of Mid-Valley (Dickson City), Pennsylvania, USA

“If you truly want to give back to the community – and to the world at large – you join Rotary. It has an arm that reaches across all barriers. To be part of that is very powerful.” — Aruna Koushik, Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada

Friendship

“Every Rotary club in the world, no matter how big or small, has one thing in common: friendship. And it's from this base of friendship that we serve our community.” — Kemal Attilâ, Rotary Club of Ankara-Tandogan, Turkey

“I found a fellowship where every nation, every color, all of humanity can be like a family. I've got a place where I can serve my people and serve the world.” — Ailinda Sawe, Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam-Mzizima, Tanzania

Family-friendly

“We want families with children to join Rotary, so we try to be very flexible. Family commitments always take precedence.” — Wendy Scammell, Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest, Newfoundland, Canada

“For me, Rotary is a way of life – one that my husband and I have lived our whole lives.” — Julia Gereda de Carlin, Rotary Club of Monterrico-Surco, Peru

Opportunities for young people

“There's so much diversity in the work Rotary does. It can give you exposure to so many different areas and help you find what your interests really are.” — Andrea Tirone, Rotaract Club of University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“A great tool Rotary has is its educational programs. I was an exchange student (Rotary Youth Exchange) in Switzerland in high school. That’s how I got involved and what made me want to give back.” — Jorge Aguilar, Rotaract Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA


Joke of the Day You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 2. An old friend who once saved your life. 3. The perfect man (or) woman you have been dreaming about. Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car? Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again. The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams." Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box."

Club Calendar

August

Membership and Extension

Mon 1 'Memories, Mishaps and Melodramas'

Mon 8 Essay Competition & Principles Night

Sat 13 Powerhouse Discovery Centre - Open Day BBQ.

Mon 15 Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

Wed 17 Board Meeting

Thur 18 Zone Presidents Meeting

Mon 22 A Manner of Speaking (Presentation Skills Coaching)

Mon 29 DG David Rands visit

Dan Murphy Roster Saturday 7 August 2011

PP Rod Tilden Col Davis

Saturday 13 August 2011

IPP Wilf Van Emmerik PE Glen Wilcox

Duty Roster Monday 9 August 2011 Door Bobby Redman Minutes PP Jim Sifonios Note: Apologies must be in to Graeme Rohan by 12pm on Mondays so numbers can be confirmed for dinner.


RI Mission Statement

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders

Club Members

Name Classification

Ray Campbell PP,PHF Education - Secondary

Thomas Cann PHF Landscape Supplies

Col Davis Accounting Taxation

Stephen Dinte Financial Planning

Russ Evans PP,PHF Finance

Henry Grech PP Legal Practice

Michael Griscti PHF Lighting Technician

Paul Haslam Steel Distribution

Penny Hill P, PHF Customer Service

Alan Jones PP,PHF Marketing Consultancy

Malcolm Leathley PP,PHF Real Estate Sales

Bob Low PHF Electrical Distribution

Robert Mackey PP,PHF Construction Services

Ian Pascoe PP Gas Fitting

Ian Pearce PP,PHF Industrial Consultancy

Bruce Pike Nursery Retail

Suresh Prasad PP Sugar Research

Haran Ramachandran PP,PHF Computer Support

Bobby Redman Psychology

Michael Richardson Honorary Member

Greg Rieper PP,PHF Consultancy

Graeme Rohan PP,PHF Petroleum Distribution

Gordon Scoble PP,PHF Education Primary

Jim Sifonios PP,PHF Product Development

Keith Stapley PP,PHF Photogrammetry

Rod Tilden PP,PHF Window Furnishing Sales

Alex Traill PP,PHF Building & Maintenance

Wilf Van Emmerik PP,PHF Specialised Transport

Allan Walker PP Funeral Direction

Glenn Willcox PP Project Estimating

P – President PP - Past President PHF - Paul Harris Fellow

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