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Bulletin No 16 21st October 2015 Bulletin of the Rotary Club 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 2015-16 District Governor: Gina Growden (District 9685 ) Rotary Int’l President: Ravi Ravindran

This Week 21st October 2015 Meeting at CCCH

Chair Meeting report Rod Williamson Meet & Greet Chris Dunwell Regalia tba

Next Week 28th October Guest Speaker Councillor Michelle Byrne – Mayor of the Hills

Shire Council Chair President Mike Hallen Meeting report Rod Williamson Meet & Greet Terry O’Mara Regalia David Bull & David Bowles

This Bulletin is kindly

Birth Days & Anniversaries

October 2015

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

Dieter Regel 1st Mike & Sue Blair 9th Mike Blair 5th Terry & Lorraine O’Mara 29th John Barker 8th Neil & Mavis Todd 10th John Stuart 8th Singh Pinky 18th Danam, Raymond 18th

This is a

great

chance

to de-

clutter,

and if

you or

your family have spare

items Can you please

drop them in to 5

Gladstone Road, Cas-

tle Hill after 9 am on

22ndThursday or 23rd

Friday. Thanks, Phil

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From President Mike Hallen

W OW! What a night we had last week when we were joined by local business owners, managers and local dignitaries at our first “Business Net-working” meeting.

With about 60 Rotarians, partners and guests in the room the “buzz” was loud and constant – just like the “old days”! The food was excellent and the bar service ensured that nobody was without appropriate liquid sustenance.

Thanks to Rod Williamson who made the cocktail party arrangements with Castle Hill Country Club whose service and staff were excellent. The erection of the ShelterBox tent and all the other contents of a ShelterBox was a stroke of genius on Rod’s Part. It demon-strated in a tangible way the sort of projects that Rotarians perform around the world. The “Roger Climpson” video was used and although a little dated it did emphasise the point about Rotarians “doing good in the world”.

The Polio facts delivered by PDG Bruce Allen also captured the attention of the gathering. I am sure it was news to most of our guests.

All in all, I can safely say that there are more members of our community “informed” about Rotary International and Rotarians than existed before the meeting. Perhaps some may choose to join us.

My thanks go to all who assisted in in making the evening a success. Often working behind the scenes were Rotarians like Phil Dunn, Peter Marcer and Paul Robinson to name but a few. There may have been others that I have not named – all I can say is a collective “Thanks fellows!”.

And to all those who attended and enter-tained our guests – congratulations on a job well done!

P.S. I am still trying to find out more about the proposed polio movie night on 21 Octo-ber. As soon as I have any more information I will email all members.

Yours in Rotary

President Mike

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G ood evening, my name is

Mike Hallen and I have the

honour of being the Presi-

dent of the Rotary Club of

Castle Hill for this Rotary

year. It is my pleasure to welcome you tonight

to our “Business Net-

working” evening.

There will not be a

series of speeches –

that is not what to-

night is about. We are here to learn a little more

about each other and to give you a small insight

into our Rotary world.

OK, I will give a short speech- but please treat it

as an “information dump”

Picture this

In 1868 a young man was born in Racine, Wis-

consin (on the shores of Lake Michigan) in the

USA and in July 1871 he was sent to live with his

paternal grandparents in Wallingford, Vermont -

a region known as “New England”. He grew to

revere the family values that characterized the

New England of his youth and in 1896 he moved

to Chicago to practice law.

That man was Paul Harris and he was a stranger

in town.

One evening he went to a friend’s home. After

dinner, as they strolled through the neighbour-

hood, Paul’s

friend greeted

by name various

tradesmen at

their stores. This

reminded Paul

of his New England village and it occurred to

him:

“Why not in Chicago have a fellowship com-

posed on just one man from each of many

different occupations, without restriction as to

their politics or religion, with broad tolerance

of each other’s opinion, in such a fellowship

could there not be mutual helpfulness?”

And so began Rotary International On 23rd February 1905 Paul Harris

formed the first Club with three

young businessmen: Sylvester

Schiele, a coal merchant, Gusta-

vus Loehr, a mining engineer and

Hiram Shorey, a tailor.

The name “Rotary” grew out of

their practice of meeting in rota-

tion at each other’s office.

Today, 110 years later, there are a

few more of us proud wearers of

the “Rotary Wheel” spread

around the world:

Over 1.2 million Rotarians

In 34,989 Clubs

Grouped in 536 Districts

In 169 countries and geographic areas

President’s Address

14th October 2015

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Rotary’s wheel emblem

A wheel has been the symbol of Ro-

tary since our earliest days. The first

design was made by Chicago Rotar-

ian Montague Bear, an engraver

who drew a simple wagon wheel,

with a few lines to show dust and

motion. The wheel was said to illus-

trate "Civilization and Movement."

Most of the early clubs had some

form of wagon wheel on their publi-

cations and letterheads. Finally, in 1922, it was

decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a sin-

gle design as the exclusive emblem of Rotari-

ans. Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with

24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the

"Rotary International Association."

A group of engineers advised that the geared

wheel was mechanically unsound and would not

work without a "keyway" in the centre of the

gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923

the keyway was added and the design which we

now know was formally adopted as the official

Rotary International emblem.

Guiding principles Over the years, guiding principles were devel-

oped to provide Rotarians with a strong, com-

mon purpose and direction. They serve as a

foundation for our relationships with each other

and the action we take in the world. These guid-

ing principles are captured in the “Object of Ro-

tary” and the “Four Way Test”

OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster

the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enter-

prise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an

opportunity for service;

SECOND: High ethical standards in business

and professions; the recognition of the worthi-

ness of all useful occupations; and the dignify-

ing of each Rotarian’s occupation as an oppor-

tunity to serve society;

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in

each Rotarian’s personal, busi-

ness, and community life; and

FOURTH: The advancement of in-

ternational understanding, good-

will, and peace through a world

fellowship of business and profes-

sional persons united in the ideal

of service.

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The Four Way Test The Four-Way Test is a non-partisan

and non-sectarian ethical guide for

Rotarians to use for their personal

and professional relationships. The

test has been translated into more

than 100 languages. It says:

Of the things we think, say or do:

Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all con-cerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BET-TER FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all con-cerned?

Avenues of Service We channel our commitment to service at home

and abroad through five Avenues of Service,

that are the foundation of club activity.

Club Service: focuses on making clubs strong;

Vocational Service: calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society;

Community Service: encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public inter-est;

International Service: exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding; and

Youth Service: recognizes the im-portance of empowering youth.

Why Tonight? Just as a group of friends got together to have

fellowship, so tonight is meant to be the same

sort of occasion – a time to introduce ourselves

and talk with each other just as those four

friends did all those years ago.

It is also an opportunity to hear a little more

about Rotary International and how we Rotari-

ans “do good in the world”.

I would now like to show you a brief video that

has a Rotarian talking about his Rotary. You may

recognise him!

Thank you Roger Climpson.

You heard Roger mention Polio Eradication and

Rotary’s involvement. I would now like Bruce Al-

len to bring you up to date with the current situ-

ation regarding the elimination of this dreadful

disease from our planet – only the second such

disease to be defeated after Smallpox.

We have with us tonight several members of the

Hills Rotaract Club, an organisation sponsored

and supported by Rotary. Lilian Chia, the Secre-

tary and Vice President was recently sponsored

by our Club to attend the Rotary Youth Leader-

ship Awards camp and I would ask Lilian to

come forward to provide you with an insight of

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her experience at this event.

Thank you, Lilian.

On behalf of all my club members I would like to

thank you all for accepting our invitation to join

us tonight. Hopefully you are enjoying the op-

portunity to “network” and at the same time to

understand a little more about us “Rotarians”

and how we go about the business of “helping

people in need”.

We have presented you with an example of Ro-

tary in Australia titled “Rotary says G’day “ and

subtitled “Humanity in Motion Down Under”. It

covers a significant range of projects undertak-

en by Rotarians in Australia: some are special

purpose and others are from the range of things

we do – some local, some national and some in-

ternational.

We have also given you a CD cover-

ing the first 50 years of the Rotary

Club of Castle Hill. I hope you find

them both interesting.

There is also an invitation to join us

again in two-weeks time.

If you would like to know a little

more about us and in particular to

hear from the Mayor of the Hills

Shire, Councillor Dr Michelle Byrne, who will

speak about future plans for our Shire, you are

invited to join us again on 28th October.

In her presentation, the Mayor will cover topics

such as:

The impact of the new Norwest Rail Link

The expected increase of housing develop-

ment in all its forms (Low, Medium and

High Density, number of new Units and

locations etc.)

How this is going to impact on the Shire as

a whole and the effect, if any, upon our

existing services, e.g. Open spaces –

Passive and Sport.

Plans for commerce – retail, commercial

and industrial.

I invite to stay a while to continue to

enjoy each other’s company and

chat to our Rotarians.

Thank you and good evening.

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21th October Movie Night ?? OR (@ CCCH ?) Chair n/a Meeting report Rod Williamson Meet & Greet Chris Dunwell Regalia n/a 28th October Guest SpeakerCouncillor Michelle Byrne – Mayor of the Hills Shire Council Chair President Mike Hallen Meeting report Meet & Greet Terry O’Mara Regalia David Bull & David Bowles

4th November Club Business Meeting Chair President Mike Hallen Meeting report Chris Dunwell Meet & Greet David Brown Regalia Raymond Danam & Chris Dunwell 11th November Guest Speaker Chair President Mike Hallen Meeting report David Brown Meet & Greet Chris Dunwell Regalia Terry O’Mara & Ross Hood 18th November Club Committee Meeting Chair President Mike Hallen Meeting report Rod Williamson Meet & Greet Phil Dunn Regalia David Bull & Chris Dunwell

25th November Guest Speaker Chair TBA Meeting report Chris Dunwell Meet & Greet Phil Dunn Regalia Bob Chary & Chris Dunwell

Saturday , 24th 2015 at Hills Storage, No 5, Carrington Road, Castle Hill

Rotary 50th and Cen-

tenary celebration

Stamps

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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 PAST PRESIDENTS OTHER CLUBS David Sommerlad AM , Bruce Jenkin MBE Neil Todd, Phil Davis Raymond Danam SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD

Ron Marcus OAM

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15 Month/Year Date Event Rotary Monthly Theme

July, 2015 8 District Governor's Visit No special designation this month

15 Guest Speaker

22 Club Assembly

29 Guest Speaker

August, 2015 5 Club Visioning Session (6:00pm start)

Membership & Extension Month

12 Guest Speaker

19 Club Business Meeting

26 Guest Speaker

September2015 2 Excellence in Policing Awards Basic Education & Literacy Month

9 Guest Speaker

16 Mini Club Assembly

23 Guest Speaker

30 Club Committee Meeting

October 2015 7 Guest Speaker Economic & Community Devel-opment Month

14 Business Networking Meeting

21 Fun and Fellowship with Partners

28 Guest Speaker

November2015 4 Club Business Meeting The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Month

11 Guest Speaker

15 BBQ at Bunnings

18 Committee Business Meeting

25 Guest Speaker

White Ribbon Collection Day.

White Ribbon March 7.00am Breakfast at CH RSL (8.00am)

December 2015 2 Annual General Meeting Disease Prevention & Treatment Month

5 BBQ at Masters

9 Club Christmas Party

16 Parking at Bella Vista for the Bush Christmas

23 No Meeting

30 No Meeting

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OCTOBER Economic & Community Development Month

Month/Year

Date Event Rotary Monthly Theme

January 2016 5 BBQ, Bunning's Castle Hill Vocational Service Month

6 Home Meeting #1 – Mike Hallen’s

7 BBQ, Bunning's Castle Hill

13 Home Meeting #2 – Rotary International South Pacific and Philippines Office

20 Home Meeting #3 – Chris Dunwell’s

27 Guest Speaker

February 2016 3 Guest Speaker Peace & Conflict Resolution Month

10 Club Business Meeting

17 Pride in Workmanship

24 Rotary's 111th Birthday

March 2016 2 Club Business Meeting Water & Sanitation Month

9 Guest Speaker

16 Mini Club Assembly

23 Excellence In Teaching Awards

30 Club Committee meeting

April 2016 6 Guest Speaker Maternal & Child Health Month

13 Club Business Meeting

20 Anzac Day Guest Speaker

27 Tour de Hills Presentation Night

May 2016 4 Club Committee Meeting Youth Service Month

11 Guest Speaker

18 Club Business Meeting

25 Guest Speaker

June 2016 1 Club Committee Meeting Rotary Fellowships Month

8 Guest Speaker

15 Club Assembly

22 Club Business Meeting

29 Club Changeover

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Attendance Report Attendance Report Attendance Report for 14for 14for 14ththth October 2015 October 2015 October 2015

by PP Peter Marcer

Apologies;

Frank Anisse John Barker David Bowles John Cooper Harshad Desai Marie Ford David Sommerlad Warwick Talbot Hannibal Shabaz Make Ups: Nil

Honorary Rotarians: Neil Todd

Visiting Rotarians;

DG Gina Growden – Terrigal Club Lorraine Cody - Padstow Club Lindsay May – Lane Cove Club Visiting Rotaractors;

Ovini Sellapperuma (President) Lillian Chia (Vice Pres. & Secretary) Grant Walker (Director Pub. Relations)

Friends of Rotary; Penny Burke

Leave of Absence;

Michael Blair – Oct 12 till Nov 28

Bev Cooney - July 01 till Dec 31

Geoff Duffy – Sept 23 till Nov 03

Anil de Silva – till Dec 31

Pinky Singh – till Dec 31

David Brown – till Dec 31

Bob Chary – Nov 19 till Jan 12 2016

Members Partners;

Cleo Brown Ros Hallen Carol Marcer Lorraine O’Mara Carmel Robinson Mavis Todd Julie Williamson

Invited Guests;

20 Invited guests

58%

Sign over a Gynaecologist's Office: "Dr. Jones, at your cervix."

In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels."

On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday's Meals on Wheels

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Club Officers and Non-Executive Positions Rotary Year 2015-2016

Rotary Club of Castle Hill President Mike Hallen President-Elect (2015-2016) Chris Dunwell Secretary Geoff Duffy Treasurer Bruce Allen Director Club Administration Chris Dunwell Director Membership Rod Williamson Director Public Relations Geoff Duffy Director Service Projects Mike Blair Director Rotary Foundation Bruce Allen Director Outreach Projects Hannibal Shabaz

In addition, the following non-executive roles have been accepted by those listed below: Bulletin Editor Anil de Silva Raffle David Bowles Guest Speaker Program Ross Hood Attendance Recorder Geoff Duffy Welfare Officer Terry O’Mara Sergeants Hannibal Shabaz & Harshad Desai Webmaster Paul Robinson (assisted by Chris Dunwell) Committee Chairs International Service Phil Davis Volunteers are still required as committee Chairs for the Avenues of Service (see below) covered by the Director Service Projects and Director Outreach projects. Please contact the relevant Director to volunteer: Youth Vocational Service Community Service

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BULLETIN EDITOR

Anil De Silva (from Cobar, Outback NSW) aniljdes@yahoo.com.au

Deadline Friday 8:00 pm

This Bulletin is kindly printed by Snap Printing. Unit 20/5 Hudson Ave. Castle Hill 2154 Ph: 96801858

We meet at

Castle Hill Country Club

every WEDNES-DAY at 6:30 pm

for 7:00 pm (Spurway Drive, Baulk-

ham Hills NSW 2153) Apologies, Please in-form Geoff Duffy NO

LATER than Noon Tues-day before the next

meeting so numbers can be confirmed for Dinner jgduffy@internode.on.net

Sergeant’s Fine Session

Phil Davis No fine session last week

A bookseller conducting a market survey asked a woman – “Which book has helped you most in your life?”

The woman replied – “My husband’s cheque book !!”

A prospective husband in a book store “Do you have a book called, ‘Husband – the Master of the House’?

Sales Girl : “Sir, Fiction and Comics are on the 1st floor!”.

Someone asked an old man : “Even after 70 years, you still call your wife – Darling, Honey, Luv. What’s the secret ?”

Old man : “I forgot her name and I’m scared to ask her.”

A man in Hell asked the Devil : Can I make a call to my Wife ?

After making the call he asked how much to pay.

Devil : Nothing ... Hell to hell is Free.

Wife : I wish I was a newspaper. So I’d be in your hands all day.

Husband : I too wish that you were a newspaper. So I could have a new one every day !

Husband to wife – Today is a fine day. Next day he says : Today is a fine day. Again next day, he says same thing – Today is a

fine day.

Finally after a week, the wife can’t take it and asks her husband – since last week, you are saying this “Today is a fine day’. I am

fed up ... What’s the matter?