Newsletter for Parramatta City Monday's meeting 5 September 2011

1. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
COMMUNITY NETWORKER
ROTARY CLUB OF PARRAMATTA CITY
PRESIDENT MESSAGE EMERGENCY
RESPONSE KITS
Well Prsahanth finally delivered on his promises to dispel the myth
that he may just have had a modest wedding. As I looked around the
room to a packed house, there were mouths ajar as Prashanth
projected some beautiful photo’s of his wedding. Many questions were
asked and at the end he showed a DVD that his friends had produced The objective of this scheme, which
operates New Zealand wide, is to
for the reception. provide a ready stock of boxes
We have a number of things containing specific items classified as
useful parts of a survival kit.
happening over the next few months. These are packed in standard
containers, ready for use in an
Firstly and most important is the Club emergency anywhere in the South
Pacific.
Visioning afternoon of September 17th,
David Ross has organized a team of four If clubs choose to fill a box, they may
involve members or local schools in
people from Canberra to facilitate this for the collection or purchase of all items,
mainly inexpensive, many second
our club. As I mentioned last week, there has be a very excuse to miss hand or pre-used but all still
this. I also request members to confirm to David your intention to serviceable.
attend. This scheme gives every Rotary club,
regardless of size, the opportunity to
This Monday we have Andrew Best from Parramatta PCYC to bring take part in a low cost, hands-on
World Community Service project.
us up to date with what’s happening with youth in Parramatta. Boxes are stored in a Rotarian's
John Ching will be at the Kings School on September 18, with his warehouse and are commonly on
their way within hours of a disaster
team of BBQ helpers, please confirm your attendance and if you are after the Air Force Commander
contacts Rotary.
not BBQing, why turn up and “do the walk” raise funds for Northcott
who our Club has been involved with for over 20 years. District 9910 clubs store their own
boxes and District 9920 stores for all
John Ching sent out during the week asking for members or friends New Zealand.
Additionally D9910 conducts the Aqua
to assist him with organizing of our Golf Day. If you have not responded, Box Schemes.
Web: www.rnzwcs.rotary.org.nz/
please do so.

2. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September
5 Andrew Best-PCYC
12 Steve XXX
17 Club visioning afternoon
18 Walk with me- BBQ Kings School 10am to 2.00pm
26 District Governor Visit
October
3 Public Holiday
7-9 RYPEN Camp
13 Business Excellence Awards
28 Pre PETS
31 Gary Raymond-Police Chaplin, Christchurch Earth Quake
November
1-7 Parraamasala- stay tune for news on this event
4 Trivia Night- Parramatta Workers Club
7 Helen Yuen- Rotary International Fund Development
29 Foundation Lunch- Waterfront Homebush
December
7 Australian Rotary Health Christmas Dinner
GUEST SPEAKER
Andrew Best Club Manager Parramatta PCYC
With a background in Sales as well as Recruitment and a lifetime of playing sports Andrew has
developed and created new and exciting activities for the club in the past 2 years. Working closely with
the local community Andrew will continue to offer affordable and structured programs to keep our
young people active in life.
MEMBERS MATTERS
John Jenkins is still in Concord Hospital and would love to have a call from members to cheer up his spirits.
CLUB INITITIVE
John Surian’s walk/stroll/run/crawl Friday morning event at Parramatta Park is now in it’s second week
with a brave set of four commencing their walk at 6.00am. John is looking for a name, so for the member of
friend that can come with a beaut name, John is offering a prize to the lucky one. Otherwise be there next
Friday again at 6.00am. (Ample parking is available at that time on the RHS before you get to the Queen St
gate.)

3. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
OUR COMMUNITY
WALK WITH ME - PARRAMATTA
You are invited to take a step towards making a difference in the lives of people with
disabilities by participating in Northcott's annual Walk With Me event in Parramatta.
Hundreds of people of ALL abilities are coming together to walk side by side
to encourage us all to see a person first and not their disability, as well as raise vital
funds for respite services.
Walk With Me is a great way to spend a Sunday morning, with entertainment and
plenty of sporting and family-focused activities.
What: Walk With Me - Parramatta
When: Sunday, 18 September - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: The King's School - Doyle Oval, North Parramatta
To register for the walk contact Tony Warner, otherwise John Ching is looking for BBQ
volunteers to operate the club BBQ on the day.
OUR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Invitation to attend Sister Club of Ramon Magsasay
Keith has confirmed that RC of Ramon Magsaysay Induction evening is on Tuesday 4th October.
PP Rosie has suggested arriving 1 October and leaving 5th October if it is to be a very short trip.
Qantas flights to and from Manila are only on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays as far as Keith can
see, so Keith is booked to fly on Saturday 1st October, returning Thursday 5th October.
If members would like to travel with Keith, please contact him.
FACEBOOK
We have now available for the club a new facebook page the shortcut is http://alturl.com/wvqj5
Please visit, make comments, open discussions and for your initial visit please hit the “like button”. The
reason is the more members who like the page, we receive additional features. The Facebook page is not a
substitute for our website, but more of an additional way to reach our audience.

4. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
ALBERT ESTES SNEDECOR–RI PRESIDENT
1920-1921
―Rotary's strength lies in the sincerity of purpose of its members.‖
— 1921 Rotary convention
PARRAMATTA CITY TRIVIA NIGHT
Great News! We are having a TRIVIA NIGHT.
Friday 4th November 2011 at Parramatta Workers Club, 163-165 George Street, Parramatta at
7.30pm.
The good news is that it will only cost $10 per person to enter. However, we need bottoms on seats so
all members are asked to bring along family, friends and business colleagues and make up a table of 10
people.
I have booked for 20 tables and the club can hold a maximum of 22 tables. The club has waived the
room hire for the night – but we need to get 200 people there. There will be bar service and you can eat
first in the restaurant.
There will be prizes, silent auctions and raffles – but more importantly, lots of fun!!!
If anyone in the Rotary club is a member of Blacktown Workers or Parramatta Workers could you
please let me know? We need a badge number to confirm the booking.
Thanks
Joy

5. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH CHRISTMAS DINNER
2011
Sydney Christmas Dinner 2011
The Australian Rotary Health Christmas 2011 Dinner will be held at:
The Epping Club
Rawson Street, Epping
Wednesday 7th December, 2011 @ 6.30 pm
Guest Speaker: Tim Sharp 'Mr Happy'
(Latest Article in 'Open Road Magazine')
Musical Entertainment: Caii-Michelle Gordon
MC for the evening Mike Bailey