Apologies Geoff Gibbs and Joe Cauchi
Guest Speaker - Alan Bringolf, Treasurer of Liverpool District Men’s Shed.
Alan spoke to us of the work the “Shed” did when approached by residents of Ferrington Crescent in Liverpool to assist in the restoration of an unused park which was about to be sold off by Liverpool Council.
In conjunction with the local residents and Liverpool City Council, this little park has been transformed into a peaceful well-maintained park with a gazebo, swings, pathways, and a gazebo – even a herb garden.
The area is now actively used by local residents and Children. He went on to thank the Club for the donation made to the Men’s Shed which was used to but and update their tools. With the right equipment, they can help the local Community in projects like Ferrington Park
Congratulations to the Group on a great job.
Vocational Service Director Russell Soedjadi reported that he has received 14 Nominations for Pride of Workmanship Awards. These awards will be presented at a dinner to be held on 27 October 2020 in the Elizabeth Room at Mounties. If you plan to attend the cost is $35 per person for a 2-course meal – drinks at your own expense), we need to know by Tuesday 24 October to provide final numbers to the Club and once advised you will be required to pay for your meal whether you attend or not.
This will be a joint meeting with Rotary Club of Liverpool who are making 2 presentations on the night,
We would also appreciate donations of raffle prizes for the night,
Youth Service Director Shiva Nandan advised that he is emailing 34 local primary schools offering them Rotary Club of Liverpool West School Service Awards to be presented to students and the end of the year. He has already received 1 acceptance.
Importantly this year we acknowledge the generous sponsorship of these awards by Precision Paper Coatings Pty Ltd. The company was formed in 1970 to produce Pressure-Sensitive Products. Since then the company has had a continuing commitment to research and development of pressure sensitive adhesive technology and coating techniques. The resultant adhesives and coating systems have kept PPC to the fore in its field especially in combination with specialised and often unique backings for specific end use applications.
Our Club has 2 dates;
- Hoxton Park – Sunday 17 October 2020; and
- Cross Roads, Casula – Saturday 31 October 2020
Volunteers are required to work in two shifts – from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm and from 12:15 pm to 4:30 pm on both days. Ideally, we will have teams of 6 Members for each shift. Commitment sheets are being circulated.
BUNNINGS BBQ RULES & REGULATIONS.
THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 5 VOLUNTEERS AT ALL TIMES. THEIR ROLES ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
- BBQ CAPTAIN – ATTENDS BRIEFING SESSION AT COMMENCEMENT OF BBQ & DEBRIEFING AT CLOSE OF THE DAY, BOTH WITH BUNNINGS’ AO – THE BBQ CAPTAIN TO HAVE A HYGIENE SCHEDULE & ASSIST ATTENDING MEMBERS, AS REQUIRED.
- MEETER & GREETER - WILL BRIEF THE CUSTOMERS AS THEY LINE UP TO BE SERVED. BUNNINGS WILL HAVE A QUE MARSHALL.
- ORDER FACILITATOR TAKES VERBAL ORDER & CASH PAYMENT. ALSO, UTILISE EFTPOS PAYMENT FACILITY, IF AVAILABLE. ORDER FACILTATOR RETRIEVES DRINKS FROM ESKY FOR CUSTOMER.
- COOK DOES WHAT HE/SHE NORMALLY DOES – MUST WEAR MASK AT ALL TIMES. HOWEVER, WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO WEAR GLOVES (I ASSUME AN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY.REQUIREMENT – RUBBER GLOVES MIGHT MELT ONTO SKIN).
- FOOD COLLECTOR – ELICITES ORDER DETAILS FROM CUSTOMER & RETRIEVES BUN FROM ENCLOSED CONTAINER & PLACES ON A SERVIETTE & THEN COLLECTS SAUSAGE & ONION FROM PRE-COOKED TRAY. PLEASE, ONION ON THE BOTTOM – I DON’T WANT MINE SPANKED BY BUNNINGS? THEN THE FOOD COLLECTOR TAKES THE PREPARED BUN & PLACE ON THE SPECIAL COLLECTION TRAY AT THE FRONT OF TABLE. HE/SHE MUST PLACE THE SAUCE ETC. ON THE BUN “CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH CONDIMENT CONTAINERS”!
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST:-
- THE USUAL – DON’T ATTEND IF UNWELL.
- WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES.
- WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DESIGNATED COOK AND MONEY COLLECTOR, WEAR APPROVED GLOVES.
- ONIONS ARE TO BE PRECUT CUT & STORED IN A COVERED CONTAINER WITH ICE.
- BUNS MUST BE STORED IN COVERED CONTAINERS.
- SAUSAGES ARE TO BE STORED IN ESKY WITH ICE.
- ALL VOUNTEERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS.
- ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE ENCLOSED SHOES & NEAT CLEAN ATTIRE.
BUNNINGS HAVE A FLOW CHART & REQUIREMENTS OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS AT THE BBQ.
4WD Weekend 12 – 15 November 2020
If you are interested in playing in the dirt please contact Peter Beadle . the cost is around $15 per person BYO everything including 4WD – camping sites are available.
Bylong Creek 4×4 park is 800 acres of mixed terrain situated in a valley surrounded by huge rocky cliffs with a creek running through the property. At sunset the cliffs make a spectacular sight.
Tracks range from beginner to very experienced which we are continually upgrading to provide more exciting tracks for you to experience.
Throughout the park you will find some odd bits and pieces, rocking chairs and a shopping trolley hanging from a tree which marks a track with the same name. The main trails weaves it’s way along and across the creek. There are challenging rock gardens for the more experienced 4WD or buggy enthusiasts.
Bruce the owner is on hand if ever instruction, advice or recovery is needed. There are two play areas ‘The Playground’ and ‘The Wombat Holes’ which are purely built for fun. Watch out for the mud. With new play areas coming soon.
There are three main campgrounds which two have drop toilets and the top camp had a huge fresh water tank, camping is allowed anywhere on the property.
Firewood can be collected from within the park with two box trailers available for your convenience.
Hot showers are available opposite the Bylong General Store which is a short 10 minute drive from the camp.
WHAT TO BRING
All your camping equipment, first aid kits, plenty of food, and water is a good idea even through there are freshwater tanks. A recovery kit is essential, make sure your vehicle is in good working order and mechanically sound. thIs is a private property and you enter at your own risk, you still need to make sure you wear all the protective gear on bikes and buggies.
Board Meeting Summary
At the Board Meeting held on 13 October 2020 it was resolved to;
1, Hold a Membership Night to raise the profile of our Club in the local Community and hopefully obtain some new members. The planned date is Tuesday 8 December 2020 and it will be held at on of the Restaurants at Mounties or other suitable venue. Members will be asked to bring along a person they would like to introduce to Rotary and our Club. We will try to arrange a Rotary Guest Speaker – for further details contact President Charles Hili,
2, Palliative Carers Comfort Packs – The Club will fund the provision of 300 Comfort Packs for Carers of Patients in Palliative Care at Liverpool Hospital – for further details contact Community Service Director Tissa Perera;
3. End Polio Now – The Club will make a donation of $2,000 to this Rotary Project - for further details contact International Service Director Ted Mlynarz..
4, Rotarians Against Malaria – The Club will make a donation of $1,000 to the RAWCS Project - for further details contact International Service Director Ted Mlynarz.
5. Rotary Club of Liverpool West Nursing Scholarships – Our Club will sponsor two, three-year Nursing Scholarships at the Dubbo Campus of Charles Sturt University. To be eligible for the scholarship the successful students must have been students at either Narromine High School or Trangie Central School in their senior years. The scholarships will be for degrees commencing in 2021, Charles Sturt University will advertise the scholarships, accept applications, and submit a short list to the Club for final selection. Contact Youth Service Director Shiva Nandan for further information.
Next Meeting Tuesday 20 October 2020 Guest Speaker will be Mary Howard from BlazeAid.
The Meeting will start at 7 pm Sharp and Members will be able to join by ZOOM from 7:30 pm.
A member of the Club has offered to match any donations to BlazeAid by Members on the night up to $1,000.