Apologies for my absence on Monday and Saturday night, Shalva decided to take me away for the weekend for my birthday. We headed to our nation’s capital – a first for my Yank wife. It sounds like there was an excellent meeting on Monday, I’m sorry I missed it. Congratulations to Mark on a very successful poker evening, by all accounts it sounded like a lot of fun. See you all on Monday!
Regards
Alon
BBQ ROSTER
Our next BBQ at Bunnings Artarmon is on Saturday 4th of November, 2017.
President Alon will lead discussion on Club Activities.
LAST MONDAY's Meeting
Today’s talk was from Niranjan Deodhar, from the Rotary Club of Beecroft. The presentation was about a Sanitation project in Mewat, India. The Beecroft club has ask Crows Nest to join them in putting together a Global grant to fund “round 2” of this project. Even though India is the 2nd largest donor to the Rotary Foundation, it still needs more.
Mewat Village is 100km south of Delhi, where 1000 of their 3000 homes do not have any toilets. This not only leads to the usual sanitation problems, but includes issues of dignity & in the case of women - safety. (I.e. Many teenage girls don’t go to school, because schools also do not have toilets). Involvement of the local Rotary clubs ensures sustainability, and the project is link to the Government “Cleaning Campaign”.
Rounds 2 of this project aims to deliver another 200 toilets, on top of the 250 delivered in round 1. Each toilet costs $US240. South Delhi Metro Rotary club is the local contact, and will visit the village council, and help chose which families are given priority. Usually extended families, with women, relying on Government welfare for those below the poverty line. Family commitment involves allocation of their land, and the digging of the pit required.
Niranjan’ s talk finished with photo from his recent trip, and answers to questions that our International director(Ian) had sent. Ian is in the middle of co-ordinating a number of international project, potentially worthy of Crows Nest funding.
Pride of workmanship Award dinner. Tom is still seeking nominations and also requests that members to respond to his event invitation, so he knows where he stands. Please note we have cancelled the Monday meeting that week(Nov13th).
Last weekend’s BBQ was successful with no issues. Next BBQ is November 4th and volunteers needed.
Trivia Night hosted by Chatswood Sunrise is on Saturday November 18th with proceeds Mary’s house & Hipporoller. Both involved in Crows Nest projects. Please contact Andre at ahariman@tpg.com.au
Foundation Dinner on November 20th. See details here.
More trifecta tickets are available for sale. Please contact Angelo if you can help.
Seeking nominations for president for the AGM. Please seen Angelo or Alon.
Angelo has a new video on RYLA in East Timor. Please view here RYLA in East Timor 2017. It is also on the website.
Everyone enjoyed themselves at the Poker Night last Saturday. We raised $875, which will be matched by the club, before being given to Mary’s House & Delvina House. Thanks to Mark for organising, and congratulation to Angelo for making the final table. PP Peter did express his disgust at being taken out by Mark.
Crows Nest Rotary supports both the local & international communities thru distributing funds raised, providing assistance to events like Red Shield appeal, sharing our skills thru activities like RYLA - which is an intensive leadership experience for youths to develop their skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
