Volume 15 Issue 34 – 12th March 2007 Editor: Past President Keiran Slatt Is "Service Above Self" your motto? Last Meeting: Our attendance numbers for last Tuesday (6th March) were again very low. Apologies noted from last meeting, Brian; Chris; Catherine; Jim K; Vicki; Darren; Peter R; Drew; and Helen.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 13th March - Normal breakfast – why don’t you call up a member you haven’t seen for a while and invite him or her along. Next months meeting. It might be time to bring back the ''BUDDY'' of keeping in touch. Please make contact with President Jim; Secretary Bill or PP Keiran if you cannot make it to a meeting. If you are having difficulty making it to regular meetings, please contact us. It might be time to write or talk to President Jim about seeking or extending ''special leave”.
| Dates at a Glance | | 13th March (Tue) | Tuesday Breakfast Meeting.
| | 16th-18th March (Fri-Sun) | District Conference – Newcastle | | 17th April (Tues) | Meeting cancelled to be confirmed | | 18th April (Wed) | Night meeting at Wallacia/Mulgoa Valley CONFIRMED | | 20th April (Fri) | Holroyd Council Golf Day – 8am tee off. See Helen | | 22nd April (Sun) | District Assembly – Training Day for all 2007/08 Directors | | 4th May (Fri) | Our Golf day – Beneficiary is Western Sydney School for Children with Autism | | 6th May (Sun) | District Family of Rotary Picnic @ Penrith | | 21st May (Mon) | RESRA Dinner @ Smithfield RSL - to be confirmed | | 22nd May (Tues) | Meeting cancelled to be confirmed | | 16th July (Mon) | Jim/Keiran Changeover Dinner to be confirmed | | 7th September (Fri) | Our Spring Ball at Marconi | | 15th Dec (Sat) | Carols In The Park |
This Month’s Interlink Editor is Keiran | Month: | Monthly Editor | | April 2007 | Jim Kyan | | May 2007 | Brian Bragg | | June 2007 | Bill Robb | | July 2007 | Peter Reeves | Don’t forget to support your Interlink Editor(s) by submitting interesting info for inclusion in one of the forthcoming editions. Remember - This is Our Interlink - Be a Part of it.
Bowel Scan Project The strong verses the wise Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Joker Draw District Conference Our annual Charity Cup Golf Day Table Service Our new web site Bowel Scan Project Jim has already distributed the Bowel scan kits to 10 chemists in our area. Community Service Director Peter Reeves organised a team of volunteers to hand out leaflets to shoppers outside Stockland Wetherill Park, Fairfield Forum last weekend. Well done those who helped, here more about this at tommrow’s meeting.
The strong versus the wise A young man at this construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone based on his strength. He especially made fun of one of the older workman. After several minutes, the older worker had enough. "Why don't you put your money where you mouth is? " he said. I'll bet a week's wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to the other building that you won't be able to wheel back. "You're on, old man,"the young man replied. "Let's see what you've got." The old man reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then nodding to the young man, he said with a smile, "All right. Get in.
Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS EXPO Our Club will be manning a booth at a Smithfield Wetherill Park Chamber of Commerce BUSI NESS EXPO to be held at Smithfield RSL in June. This is a showcase for local business that we can use to our advantage. If you have a suggest ion as to the best way to utilize this event, contact a board member NOW.
Joker Draw Last week, Prez Jim drew Keiran’s ticket out and after many previous attempts Keiran managed to win the $185 on offer!! Next Draw tomorrow. District Conference This coming Weekend, 19 of our members and partners are attending our Rotary district 9690 conference at Newcastle Those attending: Brian and June Bragg; Jim Brown; Roy and Roxanne Hilton; Chris Hunter; Jes and Joan James; Jim and Sandra Kyan; Peter Reeves; Bill Robb; Pat and Anne Sergi; Keiran and Anne Slattery; Helen Syrmalis; and Stewart and Michelle Whicker. We are sure that all will learn much about Rotary International and our District; Be Motivated by the Enthusiasm of other Rotarians and their Club Projects and Activities; Enjoy the Fellowship; Make New Fiends; and Have a Great Time!! We look forward to hearing the many reports in the coming weeks
Our annual Charity Cup Golf Day Our annual Charity Cup Golf Day (combined with a round of the Holden Scramble) is on Friday 4th May.
The major sponsor is Lansvale Holden. As usual, we are seeking PLAYERS and SPONSORS!
All members are asked to help by a) making themselves available f or the day and/ or b) bringing some friends and playing, and/ or c) becoming a sponsor This year’s beneficiary is the Western Sydney School for Children with Autism. Golf Chairman Ashley will welcome your suggestions for the Golf Day!
Table Service 
Ian, Roy and Drew waiting patiently for table service on Keiran’s boat. Lucky they weren’t thirsty!!
Our new web site
Did you know we have our own website? Ashley Thomas is to be congratulated for creating our very professional and informative Website for our Club. Make sure you click on this and have a look www.wprotary.com.au
Please give feedback – Positive or Negative. Ideas on Additions or Changes are Welcome.
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