Rotary Club of  

West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook

Our Rotary club is based in the West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook community. The following summary illustrates a small selection of our activities, why we enjoy being a member of Rotary and a volunteer in our community.

Fellowship

“I look forward to the weekly fellowship with people I now regard as good friends. It’s my opportunity to discuss events and ideas with those who share my values & interests” Ross

Our club is regarded as being a vibrant and friendly one where members enjoy themselves while getting things done. At our meetings we usually have a speaker who will inform, entertain or provoke discussion. The fun and fellowship extends to social events (eg. friendship dinners, weekends away, and theatre parties), when we are carrying out hands on service or when we are fundraising (e.g. our giant garage sale). Our partners are a great support and get a lot out of participating in many of our activities.

  We won first prize for our presentation at our district conference at Mudgee                                                            

COMMUNITY SERVICE

“ I enjoy working in the community helping those who need our practical assistance.” David T

Over the years we have had a lot of fun and satisfaction by working in the community on projects such as:

Taking the folk at Nordby Retirement Village out on a picnic.

Holding a dinner at Ronald McDonald house for the families staying there

Building a holding yard for the Riding for the Disabled organisation to allow more participants in the program

Youth

“There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the excitement and enthusiasm from someone who has just attended a Rotary Youth Leadership Training Program.” Tim B

We work closely with the local schools to encourage the students to develop their abilities and gain new ones. Many of our local students:

Have spent time overseas as part of the youth exchange program;

 Have participated in the National Science Summer School in Canberra;

Have attended a driver awareness programme to encourage a sensible approach to road 

safety  

Have debated another country's point of view at a model United Nations assembly.

International

“The time I spent in the highlands of Papua New Guinea building a toilet block has created a lasting empathy with the people of that area.”  Larry J

Since then our club has created a trust fund to help with the medical expenses and education of a young lad from the village who had horrific burns.

 Recently several of our members have worked on a Rotary project to rebuild a hospital and provide water in one of the islands of Vanuatu.

Vocational

“Rotary has extended my network with its wide cross section of members.” Roslyn S

Our vocational program includes member job talks, company visits, and recognising local people who excel, with a pride of workmanship award.

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Meeting place: Monday 6.30 PM for 7.00PM Springfields at Newline Rd Dural

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must book them in.

Phone 9439 1422 and ask for Luen before 11am on the day of the meeting (NO EMAILS). If she is not available,tell the person who answers that it is for Rotary and they will pass the message on to Luen or David Turnbull.

Failure to apologise will result in the member paying Dinner costs for the Meeting

Rotary Youth Exchange Website http://www.ryep.org/