Another couple of hectic weeks. Last Wednesday a team from the club presented the two Phillips Lullaby Phototherapy units to the RNSH Neonatal unit. These units play a critical part in reducing jaundice in babies born prematurely. They are state of the art and much more efficient than the lights they have been using.
Louise and Catherine participated in the Mary’s House Services 10 km fundraising walk on Sunday the 27t.h. in support Mary’s House and the excellent work they do to help those experiencing Domestic Violence.
Early bird bookings for the March 2025 District conference are open now. It would be great if we can build on the numbers that went last year
Melbourne Cup is now over and we have a winner. I will send out a note via Club runner re deposit of ticket sales This year we sold more sets to other clubs so it continues to be a great fundraiser for our club. Thanks to Mark for his promotion of the Program.
Last Monday we had our AGM and election of office bearers for the 2025-2026 Rotary Year .Congratulations to Mark on being elected as incoming President. We will post the new board once Mark allocates the portfolios.
This year’s Christmas and Giving night will be a joint function with Lane Cove Rotary Club at the Northbridge Golf Club. Tom has already sent out invitations .Please join us. .
Sue is currently coordinating the Tree of Joy preparations with Chatswood Roseville Rotary. More information as it comes to hand
Our next meeting is Monday, 18th November - Kerry Luxton
Dinner meeting at Crows Nest Hotel .
Kerry Luxton, our guest speaker, will present her ongoing project in West Bengal, India. The Fisherfolk Project operates six Educational Support Centres (ESCs) in remote fishing villages on the Bay of Bengal. These communities are very poor, and many children are the first in their families to attend school. Overcrowded public schools contribute to high dropout rates, child labor, and early marriage. The ESCs, which run from early morning until school start times, provide academic support, health education, and physical activities. Each center has a garden, maintained by the children, with produce given to needy families. Teachers actively monitor attendance and conduct home visits for absentees.
Minutes of the AGM will be issued shortly to all members. This will include Directors reports.
Key was the acceptance of the club's financial statement , and election of the 2025/26 board.
President: Mark Staples
Secretary: Catherine Heeney
Treasurer: Owen Houston
Board: Angelo Raveane , George Condell, Louise Steblina, Ross Gugliotta, Tom Sweeney, Ian Pocock, Adrianne St Clair & Gloria Bailen
WINNER: Trifecta winner. Bella De Graaf (Bruce's daughter)
Members News
- Giving night December 9th to be held jointly with Lane Cove Rotary. Please RSVP.
- Successful handover of the two Light Units for Jaundice treatment to the Neonatal unit at RNSH. See story below.
- Square now allows 'Tap & Go' on your phone, removing the need for a reader. Contact Mark for details / help.
- Please consider attending the District Conference - March12/22 @ Penrith
- Louise & Catherine attended the Mary House walk, which was successful
- DG warning - Rotary NEVER request gifts cards etc via email or Text.
- Revised BBQ roster on the Website. This week's BBQ is not on. A communication breakdown had us scheduled for last weekend. Next BBQ is December 7th. First Saturday in Dec/Jan & Feb are booked.
Last Wednesday a team from the club presented the two Phillips Lullaby Phototherapy units to the RNSH Neonatal unit. These units play a critical part in reducing jaundice in babies born prematurely. They are state of the art and much more efficient than the lights they have been using.
The club participated in the Annual Crows Nest Fair, along with numerous other local charities & local businesses. This year it was great to have Mary’s House joined us. As usual it was fun to interact with the “locals” and ‘fly the Rotary flag’. Even better was the expressions of interest in becoming members of Rotary from at least 7 individuals on the day.
Many thanks to all the members who assisted, engaging with the community proudly representing the values of the Club and Lea Condell who co-ordinated the set-up and manning of the stall.
