| Volume 15 Issue 53 – 20 July 2007 Editor: Bill Robb Is "Service Above Self" your motto? | Dates at a Glance | | Monday, 16 July | Jim/Keiran Changeover Smithfield RSL | | Sunday 5 August | Clubs Open Day Fairfield Show Ground.
See Peter Reeves | | Monday 29th October | Pride of Workmanship | | Friday, 16 November | Our Spring Ball at Marconi | | Sunday 9th December | Bikers Toy Run. | | Saturday 15th December | Carols | This Week: Monday night was our changeover and I must admit it was certainly the best one so far. Well done to Roy and Peter for organising it.  Have you ever seen someone blush? Well June certainly did when she found out it was her, not Brian, to receive an award. She almost fell over when Jim announced that June was receiving a PHF. Well done and deserved June.
We also had David and Krystina Button (former Lansvale Holden principal) receive an award for the huge amount of support that they have given to our club over the years. Thank you.
 Jim presented our donation of $10,000 to Giovanni and Catherine from the Western Sydney School for Autism, which was raised from our Golf day.
Melissa Radjenovic was our guest speaker and talked about her trip to the International NYSF. Melissa's enthusiasm was certainly inspiring and infectious. Her continuing involvement with NYSF helping staff with the event will help ensure NYSF's success. Well done and keep up the hard work. Andrew Stein announced he will be resigning from the club since he was living in Mudgee. When Prez Keiran presented Drew with an Honorary Membership he was choked with emotion and the tears were flowing. Drew, you will always be a part of this club and you will always be welcome. Jim handed over the reigns to Keiran without too much pomp or pageantry, which is Jim's style. Jim actually mentioned that he could have handled another year and that the President's term should be 2 or 3 years…. How about it Keiran? Thank you Jim for your year as boss. Well done. Apart from our special guests that have already been mentioned, we also had DG Jennifer Scott and her partner Iain. Also we had the band from Patrician Bros provide music for the evening, thank you. Thank you to all the partners and family that attended, you certainly made the night a great success. Especially the Slattery and the Bragg clans.
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 9/8/07 at Club Marconi. All interested are welcome to come Apologies were received from everyone who did not attend! Joker Draw: None this week. Jackpot stands at $42. 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.  Just recently Darren and Jessica went overseas to Germany for a family wedding. (No not Darren and Jess).
Whilst he was there he attended a rotary meeting and here he is exchanging banners. Well done Daz, not too many others can say they went to a rotary meeting during their holidays.
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! MEMORIAL STONE – from Roy A husband died, leaving a will that provided $30,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last of the visitors departed the affair, his wife turned to her oldest friend and said, "Well, I'm sure he would be pleased."
"I'm sure you're right," replied the friend, who then lowered her voice and leaned in close, "How much did this really cost?"
"All of it," said the wife. "Thirty thousand."
"No!" the friend exclaimed. "I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?"
The wife replied, "The funeral was $6,500. I donated $500 to the church. The wake, food and drinks were another $500. The rest went for the Memorial Stone."
The friend computed quickly. "$22,500 for a Memorial Stone? My God, how big is it?"
The wife smiled and replied "Two and a half carats." 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 Lunch Anyone? A little old lady sits at the luncheonette counter and orders a hamburger. The huge guy behind the counter bellows, "One burger!" Whereupon the chef grabs a huge hunk of chopped meat, stuffs it in his bare armpit, pumps his arm a few times to squeeze it flat, and then tosses it on the grill. "That's the most disgusting thing I've ever seen," the old lady says. "Yeah?" says the counterman. "You should be here in the morning when he makes the doughnuts." |
