18 MAY 2021
Meeting 11 May 2021
We had apologies from Geoff Gibbs, Sonny Hoang, Rinna Ly, John Cauchi and Lou Madormo. We welcomed Jock Cimino and Guest Speaker Michael Mazza.
President Charles Hili welcomed our Guest Speaker Michael Mazza form Rotary Club of Darling Harbour and asked him to speak to the Club.
Michael’s talk was on Rotary Community Corps. Darling Harbour Club established Australia’s first and only Rotary Community Corp with the Nepalese Community of Sydney as a way they could become involved with Rotary without becoming full Members. Since its foundation is has been actively involved working with the Club both locally and in Nepal. Michael felt there maybe opportunities to form these Groups from members of the Vietnamese, Cambodian, Fijian and Indian Communities in our District.
When Ted Mlynarz, Bob Groat and Jim Leahy travelled to Nepal following the Earthquake they met member if the Nepalese Community Corps.
Secretary/President Elect Ted Mlynarz advised that he had attended the District Assembly held on 1 May 2021 with Tissa Perera and Sonny Hoang.
Ted also advised that District Changeover will be held on 27 June 2021 at the Warwick at Lansvale from 12 noon to 4 pm.
Youth Service Director Shiva Nandan advised that he will be travelling to Dubbo on 18 May 2021 to attend the Presentation Night at Charles Sturt University when our Nursing Scholarship is officially awarded, Jim Rudling, John Pillay and Frans Buskermolen will be attending with him.
He also advised that our 2 nominees had attended RYPEN and that he is arranging for them to come along to the Club in the near future.
Jim Rudling reminded Members that he will be asking for volunteers for the Bunnings BBQ to be held on 6 June 2021at our Meeting to be held on 25 May 2021.
Treasurer Gary Halliday will be taking details from Members who require tickets for our Circus.
Because of COVID restrictions the number of tickets for each session are restricted by the size of the tent. While every effort will be made to meet members requests there is not guarantee that tickets will be available.
The Session date and times are:
Friday 23 July 2021 – 10 am; 12:30pm and 6 pm
Saturday 24 July – 10:30 am; 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
Sunday 25 July - 10:30 am; 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
Paul Harris Fellow Nominations
The club awards Paul Harris Fellowships to members of the local Community and the club in recognition of their commitment to the local community or the club. The award is named after the founder of Rotary (Paul Harris in 1905). For each award, the club makes a donation of US $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation (which funds international humanitarian projects such as Polio Plus) in the name of the person to be presented with the award and for each sapphire subsequently added.
We are calling for nominations from Club Members of People in Our Community or Members of the Club who have been major contributors and workers within our Community. These nominations must be made in writing on the form available on the Club’s Website and must contain sufficient information to enable the Board to make a determination. If approved the presentation will be made at the Club’s Changeover Dinner on 17 July 2021- approved recipients must be able to attend as guests of the Club.
Nominations must be received by the Secretary no later than 18 May 2021
Next Meeting 18 May 2021
This will be a fellowship meeting as our scheduled speaker has had to reschedule
The Meeting will be held in the Elizabeth Room at Mounties commencing at 7 pm. Members will meet for a meal or drink in Ovens Bistro from 6 pm.
New and Exciting Super Quiz
The Sergeant’s Super Quiz has been scheduled for Tuesday 8 June 2021
All Questions will be multiple choice and it will be a competition with an exciting prize that is both technical and tasteful for the winner!!
Each participant will be asked a question and if they give the correct answer they will stay for the next round and if they are wrong, it will be a case of better luck next time. This process will be repeated until we have a winner.
It will cost you $5 to participate so bring your money with you as this will be strictly enforced.
The Club Change Over will be held on Saturday 17 July
in the Starz Room at Mounties 6:30 for 7 pm.
We will be having a sumptuous Chinese Banquet provided by Jumbo Seafood Restaurant.
The cost will be $50 per person for Members and one Guest, the cost for others will be $60 per person.
This will cover a sumptuous Chinese Banquet, Desert, Tea/Coffee plus Tap Beer, House Wines and Soft Drink.
It should Be a great night.
BUNNINGS BBQ’s – CROSSROADS CASULA
We will be up again on Sunday 6 June 2021
All Members can volunteer to help out by working for a few hours, either morning or afternoon.
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2021
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Tuesday, 18 May |
Fellowship Meeting
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Elizabeth Room
Mounties
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Dinner from 6 pm in Bistro
Meeting 7 pm Sharp
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Tuesday, 25 May |
Fellowship Night follow by Club
Board Meeting
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Elizabeth Room
Mounties
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Dinner from 6 pm in Bistro
Meeting 7 pm Sharp
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Tuesday, 1 June |
Destiny Rescue - Rachel Dunwell |
Elizabeth Room
Mounties
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Dinner from 6 pm in Bistro
Meeting 7 pm Sharp
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Sunday, 6 June |
Bunnings BBQ |
Cross Roads, Casula |
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Tuesday, 8 June |
Sargeant's Super Quiz
Entry Fee $5
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Elizabeth Room
Mounties
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Dinner from 6 pm in Bistro
Meeting 7 pm Sharp
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Tuesday, 15 June |
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Tuesday, 22 June |
Polio Plus Overview
PDG Sue Hayward
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Elizabeth Room
Mounties
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Dinner from 6 pm in Bistro
Meeting 7 pm Sharp
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Tuesday, 29 June |
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Saturday, 17 July |
Club Change Over
Chinese Banquet
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Starz Room
Mounties
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6:30 for 7 pm |
Tuesday, 20 July |
No Meeting - Transferred to Changeover |
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Friday, 23 July to Sunday 25 July |
Circus - Session times to be confirmed |
Liverpool Catholic Club |
TBC |
Tuesday, 2 November |
Pride of Workmanship Night |
Elizabeth Room
Mounties
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6:30 for 7 pm |