We again had a good attendance at our meeting for with apologies from Sam Capra, with some Members needing to source additional chairs, some even bringing their seats from the Bistro as well as their meals.
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Club Service Director Peter Beadle provided details of the upcoming Club Program and advised that he is planning a Restaurant night for either Friday 20th March or Saturday 21st March. This night will replace our scheduled meeting on Tuesday 16th March, Partners and Guests will be welcome. More details will be provided shortly.
He also related some of the experiences he shared with a number of members on a 4WD Weekend with a group of like-minded individuals.
Youth Service Director Shiva Nandan advised the Club that applications for the Nursing Scholarships we are offering had just closed and that we had at least one confirmed applicant and a number of online enquiries. There is a process to be followed in relation to these applications and once more information is received further details will be provided.
Shiva also advised that RYPEN is going ahead in 2021!
The first camp is at Teen Ranch, Cobbity,
Friday 7 to Sunday 9 May 2021.
The second camp is Telford, Royal National Park
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August 2021
Application forms will be available closer to the dates.
RYPEN, The Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment, is for young people aged 14 to 16 years and caters for teenagers who have shown qualities and application in everyday life which deserve further development.
RYPEN uses the common bonds of learning, co-operation, and friendship to design activities which facilitate trust and self-esteem. RYPEN seeks to broaden each participant’s horizons culturally, socially, and academically, providing the inner foundations for a strong future.
We would like to send two students to each camp so if you know of any suitable candidates please contact Shiva - shiva@ppcpl.com.au.
ADG John Pillay reminded Members that: -
- The District 9675 AGM will be held at Strathfield Golf Club on Feb 26, 2021, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM;
- The next District Meeting will be by ZOOM on Saturday 13th February 2021; and
- That as he has visited Clubs in his role, most are now back to normal meeting schedules.
Conference 2021 - Bookings Open!
Sergeant of Arms Joe Cauchi conducted the fine session as only he can do it.
Next Meeting 16 February 2021
Our Guest Speaker will be William Benson, former Chair Of Wollondilly WIRES Group. Our Club made a Donation to them last year following the disaster Bush Fires from Funds raised at the Tet Festival in conjunction with the Truc Lam Zen Centre (unfortunately members of this Group are unable to attend the Meeting).
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.
LUNAR NEW YEAR - THE YEAR OF THE OX
Year of the Ox
The Ox is the second of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Ox was about to be the first to arrive, but Rat tricked Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox. Thus, Ox became the second animal.
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Tuesday, 23 February 2021 will be a Club Forum - this gives all members the opportunity to discuss matters for consideration by the Club's Board and to review the operations of the Club.
Electronic check-in at Mounties is now mandatory using the Service NSW App.
