Rotary Club
of Campbelltown

The Ghost That Talks: Volume 9 - 2019 

Monday 23th September 2019
Club Information
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Campbelltown
Campbelltown
Service Above Self
We meet Mondays at 6:30 PM
Western Suburbs Leagues Club
10 Old Leumeah Rd
Leumeah, NSW  2560
Australia
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President
Paul Hawker

 
Secretary
Danny Avalos

 
Treasurer
Teresita Alivio
 
Club Service    George Ward
Community     Tammy Hatch
International   Lampa Roberts
Membership    Robert Tricca 
Youth             Kerrie Heath
Tonights Meeting: Monday 23rd September 2019
 
Tonight’s meeting will be a General Club meeting, this will give us an opportunity to discuss some if the very successful events that the Club has been involved in over the past few weeks many and the many upcoming events between now and Christmas.
 

Five Million Trees

Five million trees for a greener Sydney by 2030
 
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is working with everyone in Greater Sydney to plant Five Million Trees by 2030. That’s more trees in our streets, parks, backyards, neighbourhoods and schools, so we can grow our tree canopy from 16.8% to 40%.
 
On Saturday 21st September The Rotary Club of Campbelltown was honoured to be part of this great initiative by supplying lunch at the Macarthur launch of the Five million trees program at Heydon Park in Rosemeadow.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Let's start talking men's mental health

It’s not always easy to talk about mental health (especially with your mates) but what can feel like an uncomfortable conversation could be the one that saves a life.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 44 years and with men 3 times more likely to suicide than women, we think it’s time we start talking men’s mental health in Macarthur.

Join us for our Men's Long Lunch on Friday 18th October to open up the conversation about men's mental health. We'll hear personal accounts from men that have struggled and survived mental illness and now support others to succeed.

CONFERENCE 2020
REGISTER NOW for CONFERENCE 2020 at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre 20th to 22nd March 2020.
 
 

Information about hotels with a special conference rate will be available shortly.
We will also be offering Home Hosting. What a great opportunity for you to meet and get to know a friendly Illawarra Rotarian!
Stay tuned for information on how to register for home hosting.
 
We look forward to welcoming you to Wollongong next March!
 
Dianne North
District 9675 Governor 2019-20
Vampire Cup - Challenge
 
The Rotary Club of Picton would like to challenge our Clubs in the Vampire Cup?

This is a competition to see which Macarthur / Wollondilly Rotary Club can donate the most blood or plasma over a 1 year period. Each member who donates earns your club 2 points.
 
Each additional person who donates in honour of your club earns you 1 point. The Vampire Cup would be start in October - so you have time to rally your troops and try and beat us.
 
Winning club gets unlimited bragging rights!! 
 
Ruth Smith - Picton Rotary
 
District Information
 
1. IPDG Sue Hayward is our District's Subcommittee Chair for Polio Plus. Sue is very happy speak at your club to bring you the latest news on Polio eradication. Please contact Sue m: 0439 550 976  e: suehay@ozemail.com.au
 
2. The Rotary Club of Sydney Peacebuilding Group has selected The Bread and Butter Project as the recipient of their annual Community Peace Award.  They will be receiving the award at their luncheon meeting next Tuesday, 24 September. The Bread and Butter Project is a social enterprise that provides employment pathways for refugees and asylum seekers in the bakery and other industries.  Proceeds from the business support that initiative.  For more information see:  https://thebreadandbutterproject.com/  They will be showcasing some of their wares at the lunch!
 
Steve Killelea AM will be the guest speaker. Steve is an accomplished entrepreneur in high technology business development and at the forefront of philanthropic activities focused on sustainable development and peace. After successfully building two international software companies, Steve decided to dedicate most of his time and fortune to sustainable development and peace.
In 2007 Steve founded the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Rotary has entered a new partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace to enhance its peace and conflict resolution efforts with data-driven methodologies and tools.
 
 3. The Rotary Club of Blacktown City and Inner Wheel Blacktown City invite all Rotarians and friends to their Variety Night on Tuesday October 1st at 6.00pm at Blacktown Workers. Dinner and Show is $45.00 and features great entertainment including Roland Storm, Jared Fraser and Celine Pascual (See attachment for booking details).
 
4. You are invited to the inaugural ‘Friends of PCYC Alumni Launch’ on Thursday 3rd October 2019 at the PCYC City of Sydney Club (Cnr Cathedral St & Riley St Woolloomooloo) starting at 6:30pm and finishing at 8:00pm. Please RSVP before 30th September, 2019                                                          Contact feedback@pcycnsw.org.au or (1800 77 PCYC) 1800 777 292
 
5. The Bi-Annual Conference of the National Older Women's Network  is being held at 66 Goulburn St Sydney from 17th -18th October. The title is A Place to Call Home and high performing speakers include Dame Quentin Bryce,  Hon Susan Ryan AO, and Jane Caro (See attachment for booking details).
 
6. The Rotary Club of Parramatta reminds you to book for their sumptuous High Tea to celebrate United Nations Day and World Polio Day on Saturday 26th October at 11.00am at Rydges, 116 James Ruse Dr. Rosehill. Cost $60.00pp. On the booking site the tables are labelled in the names of the UN countries and the year they were admitted to membership. It is an opportunity to meet new people from diverse cultural backgrounds and forge new relationships within  the community. Bookingshttps://www.trybooking.com/BFAJF   Contact Chris McSeveny: mcseveny@bigpond.net.au; m: 0417 607 639
 
7. The Rotary Club of Sydney Darling Harbour reminds you to book your tickets for the 2019 Inspirational Women's Awards on Sunday 27th October at 12.00 pm at City Tattersalls Club, 198 Pitt St Sydney. Bookings at https://events.humanitix.com.au/inspirational-women-s-awards-2019 Contact: Rae-Anne Medforth raeanne_medforth@worksight.com.au>
 
8. The Rotary Club of Hurstville invites all Rotarians and friends to TAFE NSW - St George College Awards on Monday 4th November at 6.45pm to 9.30pm at Gardens on Forest at Peakhurst. This is the 6th Presentation Evening of the John Hardie Awards recognising extraordinary achievements of local students. They are nominated by their teachers and their families are invited to join in the celebrations. It will be a memorable Rotary fellowship evening. Cost is $40 pp. Please contact Val Colyer  e: v.colyer@iristours.com.au (See attachment for booking details).
 
9. The Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise invites Rotarians and friends to a Race Day at Kembla Grange Racecourse on Saturday 16th November at 12.00 noon. Cost is $115.00 which includes lunch, reserved seating, platters and more (See 2 attachments for booking and sponsorship details). 
 

 

 
Reminder to all members that we are trialling fortnightly meetings on second and fourth Monday of the month.
 
September  
Monday 23rd Regular Club Meeting
Monday 30th  No Meeting
October  
Monday 7th  No Meeting - Public Holiday
Monday 14th  Regular Club Meeting
Wednesday 16th TAFE Dinner 
Monday 21st  No Meeting
Monday 28th  Regular Club Meeting
November  
Monday 4th  No Meeting
Sunday 10th  BBQ Fishers Ghost Fun Run
Monday 11th  Regular Club Meeting
Monday 18th  No Meeting
Sunday 24th  BBQ Council Children's Xmas party
Monday 25th  Regular Club Meeting
December  
Monday 2nd No Meeting
Saturday 7th BBQ Campbelltown City Christmas Carols
Monday 9th  Regular Club Meeting
Monday 16th  Club Christmas Party
International Toast

Tonight we drink a toast to the Rotary Club
of Aberdeen St Nicholas, Grampian in Scotland

President:  Alan Baxter  

Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ron BLACKWOOD
September 3
 
Paul HAWKER
September 25
 
Anniversaries
Robert TRICCA
Lori Tricca
September 26
 
Join Date
Tammy HATCH
September 2, 2013
6 years
 
Lampa ROBERTS
September 8, 2014
5 years
 

Rotary Grace

O Lord, Thou giver of all good

We thank Thee for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways Help us to serve Thee all our days.

 

The Four Way Test
 
Of the things we think, say or do
 
Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?