From the President

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Club Stats 2

Board Members 2

Club News 2/3/4

Rotary News 5

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SPRINGWORD The official Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Springwood Inc.

Chartered 4th December 1984 CLUB 22213 Postal Address P.O. Box 45, Springwood, N.S.W, 2777

See the District 9685 website http://rotarydistrict9685.org.au Club Website www.springwoodrotary.org.au

Volume 34, Issue 4 24th July, 2017

Of the things we think, say, or do

• Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all

concerned? • Will it build good

will and better friendships?

• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

This Week’s Meeting…at The Ori Christmas in July

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Thanks: N/A

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As I suggested at the assembly, if you come across an interested person try to bring them along to a meeting (preferably one when an interesting guest speaker is on the programme) to enjoy the friendly fellowship for which this Club is renowned and let the Membership Chair (Yvonne) know and perhaps she can assist you in the discussions. Once again a great night providing a Meal from the Heart for the residents at RMH last Friday night. A special thanks to Adam for co-ordinating and to all who contributed by way of food, drinks and/or time. It is a very special night for both the Families and we Rotarians – Humanity in Motion and Making a Difference. Finally, thanks to all that were able to join in the “Surprise Lunch” for Lynda’s birthday. Not often Lynda is lost for words ! Norm Kitto PHF President 2017-2018 The Rotary Club of Springwood Inc. 02-4754 2146 0409 619 548

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President’s Report Many thanks to everyone for their suggestions and thoughts on the changes that need to be considered if we are to survive and grow, particularly to those that have taken the time to “go to print” with ideas to be discussed by the Committee. Whilst agreeing that there are many “traditional” aspects to a weekly meeting we do need to consider their relevance in the “modern” world particularly if we are to attract new – particularly younger - members. Why Join Rotary ? An old information sheet that Bill uncovered is attached to the end of the Springword. It may be old but still very relevant. I believe it unfortunate that we decided to do away with the 3 fold story of The Rotary Club of Springwood.

Happy JULY Birthday Alan Cameron

Cheryl Kitto Peter Sparkes Lynda Sparkes Colin Kenney Bill Clague Jenny Thomas Maureen Rayner Ted Furby

Happy JULY Wedding Anniversary Allen & Lyn Smith

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Club News – Meeting this week – Ori Café! Christmas in July – Partners welcome!

Apologies are to be phoned to Fred Thompson on 47511821 by 5PM on Sunday. Leave your name with any message. Reminder: You will be required to pay for any meals not cancelled. Please adhere to this deadline because the Club has to pay for your meal if you cancel after 5PM on Sunday!

• Annual weekend Coach trip to Oberon via Lithgow & Bathurst!– October 14th & 15th

Although trip is limited to 35 please feel free to invite friends and BOOK EARLY ! Payments by Cash/Cheque OR Direct Deposit - BSB 112-879, Community Account 098876448

• ‘Social night’ at Blaxland Tavern - Friday 28th July! • Invoices have been emailed to members for this years dues! • Ronald Macdonald House ‘Meal from the Heart’ 21st July! Please Check Roster! • A reminder that this weeks special ‘Christmas in July’ meal is $30pp!!! • Note…Venue change for meetings 7th & 14th August due to kitchen renovation at

Ori…to be announced next meeting!

July is Rotary Changeover Month! July 21 Ronald McDonald – Meal from the Heart! July 24 Christmas in July July 31 Meeting ‘Personal Safety’ Aug 07 Meeting ‘Club Runner Training Night’ Aug 13 Vietnam Vets Memorial Day BBQ Aug 14 Meeting ‘Thomas’ Travels’ Aug 08 Board Meeting Aug 19 Bunnings BBQ Aug 21 Meeting - MUNA & RYPEN Students Aug 28 Meeting TBC Sept 04 Meeting TBC

Dates for Your Diary...

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 2015-2016 President : Pat Ainslie President Elect / Club Admin : Marilyn Kenney Immediate Past President : Ross Ingram Secretary : Peter Sparkes Treasurer : Norman Kitto Community Service : Steve Elliott / Robyn Cooper / Adam Law Foundation : Colin Kenney International Service : Margaret Bell Membership : Cheryl Kitto Public Relations : Yvonne Meehan Vocational Services : Lynda Sparkes Youth Director : Bronwyn Berriman

**************** Sergeant at Arms : Jeff Sprague Time Keeper : Bill Bowler

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 2015-2016 President : Pat Ainslie President Elect / Club Admin : Marilyn Kenney Immediate Past President : Ross Ingram Secretary : Peter Sparkes Treasurer : Norman Kitto Community Service : Steve Elliott / Robyn Cooper / Adam Law Foundation : Colin Kenney International Service : Margaret Bell Membership : Cheryl Kitto Public Relations : Yvonne Meehan Vocational Services : Lynda Sparkes Youth Director : Bronwyn Berriman

**************** Sergeant at Arms : Jeff Sprague Time Keeper : Bill Bowler

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 2015-2016 President: Pat Ainslie President Elect / Club Admin: Marilyn Kenney Immediate Past President: Ross Ingram Secretary: Peter Sparkes Treasurer: Norman Kitto Community Service : Steve Elliott / Robyn Cooper / Adam Law Foundation: Colin Kenney International Service : Margaret Bell Membership : Cheryl Kitto Public Relations : Yvonne Meehan Vocational Services : Lynda Sparkes Youth Director : Bronwyn Berriman

**************** Sergeant at Arms : Jeff Sprague Time Keeper : Bill Bowler

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 2017-2018 PRESIDENT: Norman Kitto Treasurer: Cheryl Kitto President Elect: Margaret Bell Immediate Past President Marilyn Kenney Secretary: Ivan Fedor DIRECTORS Club Administration: Jenny Thomas Community Service: Warwick Harrison International Service: Geoff Glassock Vocational Services: Carol Brandt Youth Director: Bronwyn Berriman Project Director: Colin Kenney APPOINTMENTS Foundation Chair: Pat Ainslie Membership & PR Chair: Yvonne Meehan Sergeant at Arms: Allen Smith Speaker Coordinator: Jenny Kroonstuiver Springword Editor: Margaret Bell Web Page and Facebook: Marilyn Kenney

MEETING STATISTICS 17 .07.17 Current Membership 34 Attendance tonight 25 Apologies Bill Clague, Peter Sparkes, Margaret Boyle Makeup Adam Law, David Rayner, Pat Ainslie Leave Ross Ingram Effective Attendance 32 Percentage 93.75% Raffle Winner Dee Covington Pick-A-Card Lynda Sparkes (No Joker) Members’ Guests

DATE SPEAKER INTRODUCE THANKS

21.07.17 Ronald Macdonald House Meal from the Heart!

24.07.17 Christmas in July

31.07.17 Local Area Command

07.08.17 Club Runner Training Night

14.08.17 Thomas’ travels

News Cont’d Happy Rotary Bunnings BBQ Crew!

Geoff Glassock, Alan Cameron, John Fuller & Jenny Kroonstuiver! ********************************************

This week’s Gazette Article!

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Book Early – Friends Welcome!!!

Book Early – Family & Friends welcome!!!

R.I.P Sam Owari R.I President Elect

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Marilyn now officially Past President! Happy Birthday to Lynda!!!

It was the tale of two cakes! Lynda was suitably surprised to find family and friends gathered at the Ori Café to celebrate her special birthday!