On 1 May we were due to hear from a couple of our members doing their vocational talks. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out, so we had a casual meeting. Jo Karaolis decided it was an opportunity to discuss membership and garner ideas of how to make sure Rotary and the work it does survives. Members put forward ideas, and they were passed on table by table to the rest of the meeting. Some interesting thoughts emerged, including familiar refrains. Nevertheless, it was a great chance to chat and express ideas and concerns about the future of Rotary. We are fortunate to belong to a vibrant and active club, but of course that doesn’t mean we sit back.
We were honoured to have Susan Lin with us. Susan is the mother-in-law of Nerissa, who has taken ownership of the Off the Rails café. Susan is a past president of her Rotary Club in Taiwan, and Past Assistant Governor in 2018-2019 of RI 3482. We were unable to present a club banner at the meeting, but presented it to her later in the day.
Nerissa is extremely keen to promote Rotary within the café, so please come up with ideas that we can present to her. It is an opportunity to have a visible presence in Wahroonga Village.
This coming week we will hear from Chris D’Arcy, who is the President of Search Dogs Sydney. Chris leads a specialist search and recovery team with specially trained canines and state of the art drone technology, to locate “live” and “deceased” humans.
The club’s changeover dinner is coming up on Wednesday evening, 26 June. Details and booking link included below.
At this time of the year there are several interesting District events at which members may wish to participate. You are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about our District and Rotary and for incoming Board members the chance to equip them for their year ahead.
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
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
The Ku-ring-gai Dementia Alliance Expo ‘Happy Brain, Happy Life’ is to be held at Gordon Uniting Church Community Hall on Thursday 30 May from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm - all welcome to attend.
What is it really like to spend a year overseas on the Rotary Youth Exchange program? 15 year old Tilly Colville spent 2023 in Brazil, learning the language, the culture, the cuisine and the customs. She travelled widely in Brazil and beyond packing in experiences and making friends which will remain with her forever. www.ryea.org.au
onoured to have Susan Lin with us. Susan is the mother-in-law of Nerissa, who has taken ownership of the Off the Rails café. Susan is a past president of her Rotary Club in Taiwan, and Past Assistant Governor in 2018-2019 of RI 3482. We were unable to present a club banner at the meeting, but presented it to her later in the day.
