Our guest speaker this week was our RYLA participant Lucy Cadwallader. Lucy spoke about her experiences at RYLA and the benefits of the program. Lucy strongly recommended we continue supporting RYLA in the future.
In the second part of her talk Lucy spoke about her work as a sports scientist at Keiser and the importance of exercise as we age. We will be arranging a dinner and visit to Keiser in the coming months. .
Again a reminder of our upcoming conference in March. A number of us are going but the more members going the more fun it is. One of the Keynote speakers is Eddie Pinto, my right hand man in Timor. Eddie oversees RYLA and RYPEN in TL
Last Saturday was our monthly BBQ, though it was fairly quiet, with the sponsorship organised by Mark we still made a good profit.
Tom is organising a joint Pride of Workmanship dinner with Lane Cove club, at a great restaurant in Cammeray on the 22nd April. Please start looking for suitable candidates for this award.
Ryde Club is holding a Trivia night on the 22nd February. Tables of eight. If anyone is interested in forming a team please let me know.
Art the presidents meeting last Saturday it was announced that the District with be offering bursaries to 20 children affected by domestic violence. Also they will be offering 5 scholarships for victims for continuing education at TAFE and university.
ROMAC is holding a luncheon on the 31st May. More information as it comes to hand.
MUNA is being held in May and George has organised a team.
Our next meeting is a lunch meeting on the 3rd March. We will have a guest speaker for that meeting.
Last year, our Rotary Club generously contributed $500 towards Jessy's professional learning in Cairns, and she wishes to speak to our members to personally thank them for their support in subsidising this opportunity.
Jessy Coulson
Learning and Support Coordinator (Year 10 - 12)
HSIE Teacher
Cammeraygal High School (Senior Campus)
Lucy Cadwallader, our sponsored RYLA student, spoke of her experience at this year's RYLA camp.
We were reminded that RYLA was empowering the next generation of leaders, and great opportunity to form life long contacts. A range of inspiring leaders spoke, with a key point being that leaders must learn to serve others.
The course had a life changing impact on Lucy. Personal challenges, growth as an individual, as well as a leader. Lucy biggest 'takeaway' was the need for 'reflection' on our actions, their impacts and what we have learnt.
We sidetracked to her current role at KIESTA which we will visit in May.
Lucy was extremely grateful for the opportunity we gave her, and after her passionate speech, we were more than happy we have given this young lady, lifetime skills.
Members News
Announcements and Reminders
District Conference in March 21/22nd.
Location: Penrith
Events: Friday night dinner followed by the conference on Saturday night.
The President encourages more members to participate—there’s even talk of potential Bollywood dancers!
BBQ – Saturday, 1st March
Angelo's team replacing George's team.
Angelo to pick up more butcher paper.
Mark/Tom to adjust roster to include more Square on Tom's shift.
Pride of Workmanship - Tuesday 22nd April
Confirmed date. Infusions , Cammeray, $44 menu.
District Assembly - April 4th
All 2025/6 board members should attend. Refer Mark
New Member
Sam Quinn was confirmed as a member at last week's board.
Other events (details with Angelo / Mark)
Pymble players 'ITs ONLY A PLAY''. March 20th. Refer Tom
Minutes of Board meeting 13th Feb. - Link on right hand side of Bulletin
Changeover Dinner Monday July 14th.
Taldumande Fund Raising Dinner 16th May
Castle Hill Rotary 60th Dinner. March 7th
Tree of Joy thank you dinner 11th March
Chatswood Rotary wine tasing with Kamal march 14th.
Lane Cove Trivial Night - February 22nd.
Reminders:
21-22 March 2025 - District Conference
4th April - District Assembly
7th April - DG elect Michelle Ellery visits
22nd April - Pride of workmanship dinner @ Infusions, Cammeray
