This last week, 15 May, we were joined by Indu Balachandran. Indu has been a strong advocate for women’s voices in human services, international development and in domestic and family violence. The latter has been a particular focus in the South Asian community in Australia.
The Board met last Tuesday. Decisions/actions:
* An Annual Report will be produced this year, but not in the format used previously.
* WVF – the new stall booking system is now live and stall applications are coming in.
* Communication. The branding document prepared by Janelle was adopted. A social media policy will be considered by the incoming Board.
* PhD research scholarship. Closing date is 31 May. ARH will be asked about sending reminders if this has not been done.
* We have had a request to support youth exchange programs in the form of a financial contribution. Further details required.
* Budgets are coming in to the Treasurer.
* Membership dues have been increased by RI/District.
* Breakfast fees will rise from 1 July.
* International – the quiz night is held over until about September. There is a lengthy report on the Senegal project.
This coming week, Wednesday 22 May, we will be having a vocational meeting at KIESER, PYMBLE, in place of the normal meeting. Same time as usual – 7.15am for 7.30am to 8.30am. We will enjoy breakfast there at our normal cost of $25. There will be a presentation on Strength for Wellbeing. We will also have a ‘tour’ of the machines. Street parking is available around the shops on the other side of the railway line. It is an easy walk via the railway bridge to the facility.
A gesture from Kieser to us, as Rotarians, will be to offer half price on an initial assessment, 4 weeks complementary core membership, and ongoing 25% discount on memberships/sessions with a member of the Physiotherapy team.
Don’t forget to register for the Changeover Dinner on Wednesday evening, 26 June. (booking link below)
What are the people/things we take for granted in our Club? What makes the Club tick on a regular basis that we overlook?
Here is an opportunity to learn about them.
Do you know Chaneg Torres? Chaneg is the person who sends out the weekly club invitations. I hear you say, “I know that”. But what you may not know or perhaps do not remember, is that Chaneg joined the club over three years ago, in October 2020, shortly after the start of Covid. Simon Clegg and I went to his home and inducted him there.
Chaneg not only sends out the weekly meeting invitation, but comes to club evening functions and has volunteered for the Fair, ANZAC Day and the Special Olympics Fun Run. Apart from his working life, he has married in the last couple of years.
Thank you Chaneg, for your contribution to Rotary, without which the club could not operate as efficiently.
The annual Ku-ring-gai Chase Fun Run is to be held on the 16th June - at the Claude Cameron Oval East Wahroonga. In past years we have conducted the BBQ for the competitors and visitors.
The students from Knox Grammar School also take part to act as mentors for the disabled competitors.
Well it's that time of the year again - the sunset on President Mentie's leadership and the dawning of that for Sallianne. We thank Mentie and her team for the positive contribution to our Community throughout the year.
This event is an opportunity to reflect on our achievements and acknowledge members' contribution.
Please join your colleagues at our Annual Changeover Dinner at Magpies Waitara on the 26th June to share in the celebration.
You can book for this event at: Humanitix - Bookings close on the 12th June
Note that 20 – 26 May 2024 is Australia’s volunteer week, to thank volunteers for their contribution, Ku-ring-gai Council has organised two movie days for your volunteers in Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai area. Every volunteer can bring a friend or a family member to watch the movie. Please kindly promote the events to your volunteers.
Thank you. Lily
The film: The Fall Guy
Tue 21 May 10.30am, Event Cinema Hornsby Westfield
Wahroonga Rotary has raised Half a Million Dollars in the past 15 Years for YOUTH ASSISTANCE
Over the past 15 years, the Wahroonga Youth Committee has raised over $485,000 for community projects…. which is an average of $32,000 per annum.
The NOVUS Foundation contributed 0ver half of this amount. NOVUS was a cooperative effort by the SAN Hospital, the McCarroll Automotive Group and Wahroonga Rotary. It was a Not for Profit Foundation limited by Guarantee. NOVUS was established in 2007. It was active for over 18 years and raised around $2 million for Youth in our area. When we started, we thought it may have a life of only 3 years but due to the exceptionally effective effort by the three parties they were able to run 16 annual Gala Dinners and it ceased to operate in 2022.
We chose a period of 15 years as we have clear records of where our $485,000 in Revenue and our $433,000 in expenditure was sourced and applied.
Our Youth Committee is made up of a group of dedicated individuals (12 in all) who each have an individual passion for specific activities which ensures they stay interested, committed and dedicated.
Membership has remained fairly constant with about half long term and others quite new.
Click on "Read More" below to read the details of the Revenue and Expenditure profile
Office Administration Part-time - 16 hrs per week Turramurra UC is seeking a part time Office Administrator to support the life of the church. Tuesday to Friday 9-1pm from our church office, working closely with our Ministers, church member volunteers, external hirers of our facilities, and church management.
Our Club Runner platform is in the process of a 'makeover" - a new version - "Nova" will be fully launched in 2025. This version will greatly enhance the system as a Club management tool with a lot of useful features; and will embrace other local Club some information useful in the future for Zone 8 activity.
Much of this is explained in the recent webinar accessible via this link: NOVA
In particular I would like to draw your attention to the CR App which you can have on your mobile device and use to check on club stories and events and communicate with your fellow members by calling or text. I encourage you to download the APP as it will become more of an option for Club communications into the future.
You can download this Application and use your CR login to gain access to the material: - Club Runner APP - go to the APP store to download.
Jade Dunn a student at Barker College Sydney attended the National Youth Science Forum held in Brisbane. Held over nine days the NYSF immerses students in all aspects of STEM. Meetings are held with science researchers, business and community leaders during an intensive program designed to sharpen the students' focus on further study and careers in science.
This last week, 15 May, we were joined by Indu Balachandran. Indu has been a strong advocate for women’s voices in human services, international development and in domestic and family violence. The latter has been a particular focus in the South Asian community in Australia.
