Reflections on our Meeting of 15th January 2020

President Doug welcomed Members and Guests Simon and Junko Clegg, Mentie Knowles, Diane Biddle, Heather McWhannell, and Assistant Governor Bruce Jacob and of course a welcome to our Guest Speaker for the day PP Neil McWhannell.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS and THANK YOU'S 

 

Jo-Ann Moffat-spoke passionately about the "Mobilising for Mogo" project that successfully concluded stage one last weekend-- a magical response to a humanitarian crisis.
Jo-Ann's report link- here
 
Phill Comfort-reported on the successful conclusion to RYLA on Saturday and thanked Barbara Salisch, and Christine & David Biddle for the commitment in assisting with the transport to and from the venue. Anecdotal evidence from several "sleepy" attendees was that they had a wonderful time and will benefit hugely from the experience. On the 12th February several of the Clubs attendees will address a club meeting. The Club Youth Committee consider the investment in our youth in this way--while a significant sum, ($875 per attendee) the benefit for the sponsored candidate is thoroughly worthwhile. Phill's full report click-here
 
Peter Smith-spoke of the scheduled Novus Foundation dinner scheduled for Saturday 16th May 2020 and introduced Rochelle Wylie as the Event manager for the function-- Rochelle briefed  the meeting on the engagement of the entertainment and Master of Ceremony segments already booked and announced the Theme for the evening will be "Latino".
Further Peter referred to the Event flyer published in the Bulletin outlining the proposed Bushfire fundraiser jointly with the Hunters Hill Rotary Club to be held at The Baytree centre on 18th March 2020. Members were invited to make up tables of 10 for a fun evening.  
 
See full details under "Avenues of Service" below.
 
Ken Broadhead-appealed to Members for a hard copy of the annual report issued for the Presidential years of John Collins, Rob Hamilton and Richard Pitt --these are needed to contribute material to the Club's History being assembled by Steve McGregor.
 
Barbara Salisch-brought to the meetings attention the birth of her newest grandchild on 10th January called--"Henry"-- Congratulations to Diana and the family.

 

 

Induction of a new Member

Membership Chair Jenetta Russell introduced Mentie Knowles to the Club as a transferee from the Rotary Club of Glenhaven and outlined her past Rotary experience at that club.
 
President Doug welcomed Mentie and invited her to join the Rotary Club of Wahroonga.
Sergeant David Russell presented her with her name badge and supplementary material.
 
 
Mentie's prior Rotary profile attached -click here

 

 

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OUR GUEST SPEAKER

Bob Howe introduced the Guest Speaker for the morning Past President Neil McWhannell.

 

Neil presented a thoughtful and useful overview of the historical and current Share market conditions and referred to a book called "Motivated Money" by Peter Thornhill which he used as a useful guide to his investment decisions. A copy of Neil's presentation is uploaded to the presentations folder in the Clubs document section of the Club Runner software or

click here-for a copy. (Members Only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR MEETING THIS WEEK

Our Meeting this week is to be held at the PCYC facility at 1 Park Lane Waitara a joint meeting with the members of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Rotaract Club and the Guest speaker will be Lucy Dahill to outline a new project-a record breaking attempt to be conducted in March 2020 to be called the "The Community Sock Project". This project is planned to raise $40,000 and is in conjunction with  Ku-ring-gai Council.

 

It has been suggested we might like to wear a pair of mismatched/outrageous socks to contribute to the projects launch.

 

After the meeting, around 9.00 am for an hour, Janelle has arranged to celebrate Grand Kids Day, having invited members who wish to bring some of their grandchildren to the PCYC facility, to join in some gymnastic activities under the supervision of PCYC instructors.

 

Peter Smith has advised during the week -

"I’m pleased to report bookings are starting to come in for the Bush Fire relief wine tasting on 18 March 2020.

If you wish to book ($50 per head donation) and require a tax deductible receipt please make your payment to our Rotary Club Projects account: BSB 032-189  Acc No.790 275 and mark it with your name and the word ‘tasting’, and advise Peter of your donation.

 

If you are staying for dinner you can pay on the night- -$40 per head, some of which will be donated back by the venue to the fundraiser.

Thanks everyone- it promises to be a great night!"

 

Our roving photographer spotted two of our "Wise Heads" chatting at the Coffee break after the meeting last week (below)--so we are looking for a suitable caption--Sergeant David will be happy to receive your contributions.

 

"What did Peter say to Greg"?