With the D-Café opening on March 25th we are looking for clients. So please advise Sue if you know anyone suffering from Dementia, please invite them along.
A Thank you to Angelo for driving the council to fix the damaged Rotary flag at Crows Nest’s 5-way intersection – Good Luck! & a bigger Thank you to Philip who has volunteered to update our Website in due course. Ideas are welcome.
I was very impressed with this week’s speaker – Nadine Cattell – from Dream2Live4. Best described as a Starlight for Adults Nadine told some simple, but amazing stories of granting the wishes of people with cancer. (See below)
Our Next Meeting will be 9th of March 2020 when our Speaker will be Angelo Raveane.
Angelo will be making a special presentation.Topic,to be advised
At our Meeting on 24th February 2020 the Guest Speaker was Nadine Cattell ,from Dreams2Live4
Nadine works with a charity called Dreams2Live4 that grants dreams for adults with cancer that have spread, relapsed leukaemia, relapsed lymphoma and high-grade brain tumours. The only charity of its kind in Australia, Dreams2live4 brings, joy, hope and happiness back into people’s lives when they are at their most vulnerable. Dreamers range from 17 years old, from all walks of life and with all types of cancer. Many just want to escape endless medical procedures and spend precious time with their loved ones. Others want to start ticking off their bucket list – like Jason who just wanted a puppy to call his own or Maria who wanted to skydive. They are based in Belrose and to find out more about Dreams2Live4 please visit their website www.dreams2live4.com.au. Dream2Live4 rely completely on Donations,without receiving any Government assistance.
The International Toast was proposed by Ross to the Rotary Club of Messina,Sicily.The Rotary Club of Messina was inaugurated on May 3, 1928,the 19th Club in Italy and second in Sicily, after Palermo's godfather. - Founder and first president is Mr. Michele Crisafulli Mondio, president of the Straits City since 1922 and president of the local Agrumaria Chamber.
From the beginning, the Club is known as an elite of professionals, all very representative and influential, able to guide the development of the city by accelerating its modernization during the reconstruction phase following the earthquake of 1908.
Among the initiatives taken by the Club over the years are also the close formal twinning relationships, in 2001, with the Rotary Club Five Dock Sidney (New South Wales – Australia) and, in the year 2010, with the Rotary Club Caserta "Land of Work".They meet Tuesday night at the Jolly Hotel.
Last week at thespecial dinner,Mark was advised by Lucy Jones-CEO Neuroblastoma Foundation , that $77,000 was raised on the night.
REMINDERS:
Next Year RI Convention will be in Honolulu, and as always our Club will be well represented.
Tom announced the next play the Willoughby Group are running, and that is "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert".Tom will be holding 20 tickets for us on Tuesday, the 19th of May, with dinner beforehand. As a result, there will be no Meeting on Monday, the 18th of May.
Mark advised that the Crows Nest Fair will be held this year on the 18th of October,and if we are to be involved we need to start thinking about our involvement.A subject for the next Board Meeting
Phil Smith will be working on updating our website page.Numerous ideas were discussed
John Saunders advised that most of us involved with "Working with Children" will need to renew their Certification this year,which can be done via the web-page.Normally they will send a reminder email
Angelo is confident our Club will receive a Grant from Trent Zimmerman's office for between $2-5000 for local Community Projects
District Assembly will be Sunday, the 19th of April
For this year's District Conference on the 20th of March,650 Delegates from the two Districts will be attending. The following year's Conference will be on a cruise ship. Watch this space!!
Next BBQ, March the 14th.Please check the Roster.Cyril advised that the Bunnings BBQ is currently out of action due to a buckled plate,and may need replacement.
make a note in your diary's for the Pride of Workmanship Award Night on Monday, the 30th of March at the Cammeray Golf Club.We have two nominations for the evening
Tom will be collecting the Bowel Scan Kits shortly for distribution,run by Gosford Club
D-Caf volunteers requested from Sue Raveane. Commitment only 2 hours on a Wednesday morning,possibly once or twice a year.
Angelo is working on getting involved with Toastmasters,to see what we can learn from one another.
Congratulations to Cyril for drawing the Joker at the end of Meeting door prize.Big bucks coming Cyril's way.
On 10th February 2020 our Speaker was Ashleigh Bower-Events Coordinator at Arthritis NSW
Arthritis Awareness, Managing the Symptoms;
Arthritis and Osteoporosis NSW is a charity, non-for profit organisation who recognise and advocate for those in our community suffering from Arthritis and similar musculoskeletal conditions. There are several strategies that can be used to mitigate symptoms of arthritis, including exercise, strength training, and weight management, among others. The challenge lies in effective implementation of these strategies among community-dwelling older adults. Arthritis and Osteoporosis NSW would like to educate community populations about these strategies thus empowering them to take control of their Arthritis. Read on for 'How to Manage Arthritis, and Strength Training Classes.
ROTARY: 2019-20
Congratulations to Cyril for drawing the Joker at the end of Meeting door prize.Big bucks coming Cyril's way.