| Volume 15 Issue 52 – 10 July 2007 Editor: Bill Robb Is "Service Above Self" your motto? REMEMBER – THIS MONDAY NIGHT IS CHANGEOVER NIGHT – BE THERE !!!!!! Therefore there is NO meeting Tuesday morning | Dates at a Glance | | Monday, 16 July | Jim/Keiran Changeover Smithfield RSL | | Sunday 5 August | Clubs Open Day Fairfield Show Ground.
See Peter Reeves | | Friday, 7 September | Our Spring Ball at Marconi | | Monday 29th October | Pride of Workmanship | | Sunday 9th December | Bikers Toy Run. | | Saturday 15th December | Carols |
This Week: Well, we had Roy, Chris, JimK, Bill, JimB, Vicki, Jes, Helen, Keiran and Brian for Prez Jimbo's last morning meeting as head honcho. In two weeks time we will have Keiran chairing the meetings again. The year has been a very successful and to say at least entertaining year for Jim. Jim along with all the presidents before him and those that are yet to come, have and will make a significant and valuable contribution to our club and Rotary as a whole. From all the members and board, thank you Jim for your year as President of the Rotary Club of Wetherill Park. I am sure that in the upcoming newsletters we will hear what Jim thinks of his achievements and I am sure we will hear from Keiran about his vision for the next year. Welcome back Keiran, we have heard only a couple of the stories of your holiday and look forward to hearing more. In particular, Keiran and Anne spent 4 days in Austria with Maria (an exchange student we had a couple of years ago) and she and her partner Richard are expecting their first baby in October. Congrats.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PAY YOU CLUB MEMBERSHIP ASAP!!!! Please be prompt in paying. There is an early bird discount of $30 if paid by the end of July 2007. Fees are $330 for 1 year (less $30 for early bird discount) or $165 for six months. The club has to pay RI, District and RDU by 31 July so please pay ASAP.
THE SPRING BALL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 16 NOVEMBER 2007 There is a Ball committee meeting next Thursday 19/7/07 at Club Marconi. All interested are welcome to come Apologies were received from Peter R, Ashley and June. 
Joker Draw: Jes was not happy about not winning last week so he had another go this week but missed out again. Jackpot stands at $42.
Rotary Changeover: Let Roy H know if you are going to the changeover. The details for our Club Changeover are: When: Monday, 16th July 2007 Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Venue: Smithfield RSL Club, Neville St, Smithfield Cost: $40pp for 3 course meal. (Cash bar). Dress: Neat casual A musical interlude will be provided by students from Patrician Brothers College Fairfield. To assist us with the catering it would be appreciated if you could please RSVP to Past President Roy Hilton by Monday 9th July.
Cabramatta Changeover: We have been invited to the Cabramatta Changeover which will be on July 23rd at Liverpool Catholic Club. Cost $55. Let Peter R know if you are interested in going.
RI Convention 2008: The 99th RI Convention is in Los Angeles, 15–18 June 2008
Lights, Camera, Action! See the Stars! Share the spotlight with fellow Rotarians in the entertainment capital of the world. Los Angeles is the ideal stage for Rotary International's annual extravaganza. Like the family of Rotary, this sprawling metropolis of 3.8 million people boasts a diverse ethnic mix and cosmopolitan flare. L.A. is the second largest city in the United States and teems with activity and culture — from its star-studded motion picture industry to its picturesque beachfront communities and resorts. Convention cost is $265USD if paid by 15th December 2007. The convention will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, a mammoth steel and glass building with 720,000 square feet of exhibition space. Download or view the PDF at http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/c08_brochure.pdf Let's make sure we are in the centre of the action by booking early! Pay A-tention The Lone Ranger and Tonto were camping out one night. Tonto, after having a very bad dream, woke up to see the stars up above him. He woke the Lone Ranger and said to him, "What you think?"
The Lone Ranger replies reassuringly, "Well, Tonto, it's like this, God gives us miracles in life. Each day is a new beginning, just like every night there's a new star in the sky. What do you think?"
Tonto looks at him, confused and says, "Tonto think someone stole tent."
 Beer factoids
The oldest brewery in Munich, the Augustine brewery, was founded in 1294, when, on the order of the bishop of Freising, an Augustinian monastery was established at the Haberfeld, just outside the gates of the city. Munich was famous for its breweries operated by monks.
A true pilsner comes from the Pilsner, Czech Republic. The original pilsner was Pilsner Urquell (Plzensky Prazrod), meaning "The Original Spring of Pilsen." It still is one of the most popular pilsner in the world.
The first beer brewery in the US opened in Manhattan in 1623.
The first Octoberfest was held in 1810 in Munich, Germany.
Löwenbrau of Munich was founded 1373.
The Czech Republic has the highest per capita beer consumption in the world, at 155 litres (40 gal). (WHAT!!!!)
Sake, the Japanese rice brew, is closer to beer than wine by its production method.
The English word "brewer" refers to a male beer-maker; "brewster" to a female.
Just a quick note from the editor The Interlink newsletter will be written by the following people in the coming months. | Month | Monthly Editor | | July 2007 | Bill Robb | | August 2007 | Helen Syrmalis | Don't forget to support them by submitting interesting info for inclusion in one of the forthcoming editions. Suggestions for submissions to Interlink newsletter can be an article, a joke or amusing story, a photo, directors or committee report, a reminder, an idea, anything of interest to the member's family and friends. Remember this is our Interlink, be a part of it. To stay up to date with current and future events why not breakfast have with us on Tuesday and make sure you visit us at www.wprotary.com.au Brrrrrrrrrrrr
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