| Volume 15 Issue 50 – 26 June 2007 Editor: Peter Reeves Is "Service Above Self" your motto? This Week: This week's attendance was again very low due to the rain. Those in attendance were Roy H, Bill R, Jim K, Peter R, Jes J, Ashley T and Chris H. We had a visitor and potential new member Alan Crane from the National Australia Bank. Alan met Peter R at the recent Expo and is interested in finding out more about Rotary. Peter R presented him with a summary of the Rotary Program. All that attended had a pleasant breakfast and General Fellowship. Apologies were received from Jim B, Brian B, June B, Vicki L and Helen S.
Joker Draw: Due to the small number of members in attendance there was no Joker Draw this week. The current Jackpot is still $0.00 as Bill took all the money last week.
Interact: Peter R reported on the Interact changeover and some of the work that the new Interact President is hoping to achieve this year.
Rotary Changeover: Roy H advised that invitation to the changeover night will be going out this week and if there is anyone we should be inviting and may have forgotten we should let him know as soon as possible. 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 on the contact information below by Monday 9th July.
District Changeover: Bill reminded everyone about the District Changeover, however it appears he will be the only member from Wetherill Park in attendance.
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.
Board Meeting: The first Board Meeting for the new board will be on 11th July. 7:15 pm at Marconi. Bill R will be sending out the notice of agenda. All board members are asked to be there.
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! Why I am a Rotarian If you look at the membership of any Rotary Club, you will see the diversity of backgrounds from which our members come; from industry, service, supply, and the community. A real cross section of society exists within each club. But all these people, from the moment the meeting starts, from the moment the fund-raising event begins, from the moment the fellowship meeting takes place, have the ideals of Rotary in common, and none more so than 'Service Above Self." And out of this we form lasting personal friendships and meet more people, through our help and support, broadening our lives and improving our understanding. Going the extra mile, filling the unforgiving minute, has benefited people all round the world and will continue to do so as long as Rotary continues. And while there is a hungry mouth, a deprived community, a disease that has to be stopped, there will always be Rotary, there to help and support. The tradition is safe. The work will go on. I am thankful that I am a part of it. PP Jim Silver Rotary Club of West Bridgford, Nottingham, District 1220
How Moses Got the 10 Commandments God went to the Arabs and said, "I have Commandments for you that will make your lives better. The Arabs asked, "What are Commandments?" And the Lord said, "They are rules for living." Can you give us an example?" "Thou shall not kill." "Not kill? We're not interested." God went to the Blacks and said, "I have Commandments." The Blacks wanted an example, and the Lord said, "Honor thy Father and Mother." "Father? We don't know who our fathers are. We're not interested." Then He went to the Mexicans and said, "I have Commandments." The Mexicans also wanted an example, and the Lord said "Thou shall not steal." "Not steal? We're not interested." Then He went to the French and said, "I have Commandments." The French too wanted an example and the Lord said, "Thou shall not commit adultery." "Not commit adultery? We're not interested." Finally, He went to the Jews and said, "I have Commandments." "Commandments?" They said, "How much are they?" "They're free." "We'll take 10.
"Next Meeting: Tuesday 3rd July 2007 normal breakfast. Please try and attend. | 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 |
Just a quick note from the editor The Interlink newsletter will be written by the following people in the coming months. | Month | Monthly Editor | | 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 Peter Reeves
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