| Volume 15 Issue 42 - 1 May 2007 Editor: Brian Bragg Is "Service Above Self" your motto? Last Meeting: Tuesday 1 May 2007 Present: Roy, Bill, Jim K, Chris, Peter, Helen, Keiran, Pat, June, Stewart, Jes & Ashley Apologies from: Pres Jim, Brian Make Ups: None claimed PP Roy took charge of the meeting in Pres Jim's absence. General banter opened the meeting followed by extensive discussions on the up & coming Golf Day. At the present time there are approx 75 names submitted with only 10 Scramble Teams registered. As we are down on raffle prizes if you would like to make a donation please advise either Ashley or Keiran asap. Thank you. Keiran has allocated jobs to those Rotarians who are not playing golf so if you don't know what you are volunteering for please contact Keiran. Setting up will start from 7.30am. The Club trailer has passed registration & will be actively used on the Golf Day – thanks Jes. Stewart thanked members for the donation made to RHF in memory of his mother, Margaret, who sadly passed away 20th March. Secretary Bill advised members that Rotary Down Under is being sold & will no longer operate out of Parramatta. If you are interested in attending the Padstow Club's 50th Anniversary on Tuesday, 22 May 2007 at Revesby Heights Ex-service Club, 6.30p for 7.00p at a cost $25 per head please advise June. An article in the local paper relating to our NYSF Student Melissa and her selection to attend the Canadian Science experience which was tabled for member' s information at the last meeting. Click here to view article. There are 4 nominations to attend RYPEN (see link) Six (6) volunteers are required for the next RYDA program Tuesday 15th May (see link) Joker Draw: Jackpot presently standing at $121 – Jim K picked out Helen's winning ticket thinking she would try her luck again but luckily for us she drew the 3 of hearts leaving the Joker to Jackpot once again. Due to the extensive discussions of the Golf Day the Sergeant was released from fining fellow Rotarians who paid their fines by way of conscience (except for the Sergeant who fined himself for a phone call) Incoming Pres Keiran advised that the Board Meeting called for Wednesday 9th May will be a combined meeting with the present Board Members & the incoming Board Members. Please make every effort to be in attendance. 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". Next Meeting: Tuesday, 8 May 2007 normal breakfast. | Dates at a Glance | | Friday 4 May 2007 | Our Golf Day - Beneficiary is Western Sydney School for Children with Autism | | Tuesday 8 May 2007 | Breakfast as usual | | Sunday 6 May 2007 | District Family of Rotary Picnic @ Melaleuca Picnic Area Nurragingy Reserve Knox Rd Doonside | | Tuesday 8 May 2007 | Breakfast as usual | | Wednesday 9 May 2007 | ANNEXE required for Board meeting 7pm-10pm | | Tuesday 15 May 2007 | Breakfast as usual | | Monday 21 May 2007 | RESRA Dinner @ Smithfield RSL - to be confirmed | | Tuesday 22 May 2007 | Meeting cancelled to be confirmed | | Tuesday 29 May 2007 | Breakfast as usual | | Monday 16 July 2007 | Jim/Keiran Changeover Dinner to be confirmed | | Wednesday 6 June 2007 | Club display at Smithfield Wetherill park Business Expo | | Saturday 5 August 2007 | Clubs Open Day Fairfield Show Ground. See Peter Reeves | | Friday 7 September 2007 | Our Spring Ball at Marconi | | Saturday 15 December 2007 | Carols In The Park |
Golf Day Support our Golf Day – players and helpers. Player responses a little better but we still need more players especially Scramble Players. All members are urged to invite at least one additional player. Tasks were allocated to members attending on the day. Good news on sponsorship – there has been substantial sponsorships pledged. 2007 Golf Day Sponsors confirmed so far:
All activity is focused on increasing players, both social and for the Holden Scramble. Banners and signage will be placed strategically at the Fairfield Links to publicise the day and elicit more local participation. Look forward to receiving those Faxed registration forms on 9729 4190. For more details on Charity Cup Golf Day event contact, Ashley Thomas or visit www.wprotary.com.au
Community Service Report Clubs Open Day sponsored by Fairfield Council to be held on Saturday, 5 August 2007 from 10.00a – 3.00p. Seeking some 6 volunteers for any stall/display – about 2 hours each. As previously suggested we should work closely with Cabramatta Rotary Club to ensure we don't duplicate display. A Shelter Box will be available as part of the display. Approval sought to participate and work with Cabramatta Club. Smithfield Wetherill Park Chamber of Commerce is having a Business expo on Wednesday 6 June. Our Club will be having a display and volunteers are required to man the display to try and encourage local business to get involved with our Club, either through membership and sponsorship.
We should use these opportunities to expand membership.
Volunteers for the Clubs Open Day and the Chamber Business Expo contact Peter Reeves
Youth Service Nominations to the RYPEN Committee by the closing date 2 May 2007. We have received four nominations for RYPEN. a. Kim Hunter OLMC Parramatta b. Glen Trigg St John's Park High School c. Karla Males Mary Mackillop College d. Lisa Borsellino Mary Mackillop College RYPEN will be conducted at Blue Gum Lodge Springwood from Friday 18th May to Sunday 20th May 2007. Our Club has the responsibility to drive the candidates to the camp by 12.00 noon on the Friday and to pick them up on the Sunday at 12.30 PM Family are welcome to take their own children and to attend the break up lunch barbeque on the Sunday and bring them home. Any volunteers to assist with transport should contact Brian Bragg. Any enquiries about RYPEN, contact Brian Bragg: 0434 357 517
Vocational Service Rotary Emergency Services recognition Award(RESRA) Dinner to be held on 21 May 2007. A nomination has been received from Fairfield Police. Other nominations are expected. There is still time before the function.
Jes James would like to hear from members as to their intention to attend and also who would like to volunteer to assist on the night eg. Sell raffle tickets, man the door & collect money etc. Any donation for raffle prizes would be gratefully accepted. Please let Jes know by 7 May For more details contact Jes James 0411 408 115
Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) Bossley Park High School will be participating in RYDA. Bossley Park High School is attending RYDA on Tuesday, 15 May 2007 and we have been asked to provide 6 volunteers to assist. RYDA Volunteers required for Tuesday, 15 May 2007 Contact Brian Bragg – 0434 357 517
Something to ponder A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty Space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions--things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car.
The sand is everything else--the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house, and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers."
Just a quick note from the editor All members are reminded of their responsibility as a Rotarian to participate in Club activities and to attend meetings and to support their President and Board. Where attendance at meetings is not possible, common courtesy and respect dictate that an apology should be rendered. Members should assist their fellow Club Members by keeping in touch and offering whatever support and assistance possible. Some news from members: Peter Koch in his guise as CHIPS Plumbing now has the responsibility for plumbing services for all Woolworths Stores in NSW. He will be very busy in the short term but expects to be seen back at Rotary in the not too distant future. Frank Webb (Charter Member) is a partner in a new business venture called Business Clarity. Frank is mostly based at the Thornleigh Office but he wants to keep in touch and will try to make an appearance in the near future. If any member has some news from other members please contact your editor and share the news. The Interlink newsletter will be written by the following people in the coming months. | Month: | Monthly Editor | | May 2007 | Brian Bragg | | June 2007 | Peter Reeves | | July 2007 | Bill Robb | 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 Editor: Brian Bragg
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