27 OCTOBER 2020
Meeting 20 October 2020
Apologies Geoff Gibbs and Rinna Ly
Guest Speaker – Mary Howard from Blaze Aid
Mary is currently the Co-Ordinator of the Blaze Aid Camp at Moruya which has been in operation since February 2020 and based at the Moruya Show Ground. Frans Buskermolen introduced Mary to the meeting and she gave a presentation of the work that has been done throughout Australia since Blaze Aid was established in 2009 after the Black Saturday Bushfires that brought an urgent need for fences to be rebuilt and Communities restored.
Since then thousands of long- and short-term Blaze Aid volunteers have come to help rebuild fences for the bush fire survivors. Volunteers have come from all parts of Australia, as well as New Zealand, Switzerland, England, Afghanistan, Canada, Germany, Austria, America and France. In addition, they have helped to remove hundreds of kilometres of damaged fencing, removed fallen trees from fence-lines, helped with gardening projects, built the odd chook shed or two – even repainted a Pub.
BlazeAid operates from camps established in the area of need, there are currently 13 camps in NSW, 5 in Victoria and 2 in South Australia
Not only have they been active after the devastation of Bushfires they have assisted after Floods, Cyclones.
After questions, Jim Leahy thanked Mary on behalf of the Club and Members pledged donations in excess of $2,000 to assist Blaze Aid.
After Mary, who had driven up from Moruya to make this presentation, left we proceeded with our Meeting.
President Charles Hili advised that at the last Club Board meeting it was decided that a Membership Director would not be appointed but a series of Nights would be set aside where Members are asked to invite friends and colleagues to come and get to know the Rotary Club of Liverpool West. The first of these nights will be held at Mounties on Tuesday, 8 December 2020 at Mounties.
He also formally welcomed Ron Watkins from Liverpool to the Meeting and confirmed that the donations to Polio Plus and Rotarians Against Malaria had been made and that a number of Members would be attending Liverpool Greenway’s 30th Anniversary Dinner on 30th October.
Vocational Service Director Russell Soedjadi reported that there are 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. It looks like being a great night with indications that we will have around 50 people in attendance.
This will be a joint meeting with Rotary Club of Liverpool who is making 2 presentations on the night.
We would also appreciate donations of raffle prizes for the night if you can help out bring them along on the night
ROTARY CLUB OF LIVERPOOL WEST NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Youth Service Director Shiva Nandan Confirmed that the 2 Scholarships at the Dubbo Campus of Charles Sturt University are now set up and will be available for studies commencing in 2021. On the following basis:
Scholarship Value: 2 @ $9,000.00@ (paid as $3,000 per annum over 3 years maximum)
Year: 1st Year
Course: Bachelor of Nursing
Campus: Full time on Dubbo Campus
Scholarship Intent: The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a nursing student from the Narromine / Trangie area with the costs associated with their study and work placement for the duration of their undergraduate degree.
Eligibility: Applicant to be a long-term resident of the Narromine / Trangie LGA and have completed the majority of their higher school education at either Narromine High School or Trangie Central School.
Applicant to demonstrate a genuine passion for the nursing profession.
Preference may be given to students who are experiencing genuine financial hardship (completion of the hardship section of the online application form is compulsory).
Satisfactory academic performance
NOTE:
Total scholarship value will be paid at $3,000 per annum over the duration of the recipient’s undergraduate degree to a maximum value of $9,000. Ongoing payments are subject to the recipient maintaining a pass grade average in all subjects attempted and continued enrolment in the above degree.
Selection: Applications will be fully assessed by a University representative based on the criteria above and a recommendation for award made following assessment. The application of the recommended student will be forwarded where appropriate to the Principals of Narromine High School and Trangie Central School for final confirmation.
The University will promote these scholarships to the schools and through social media.
Palliative Carers Comfort Packs – Community Service Director Tissa Perera confirmed that the donation cheque to fund these packs will be delivered to Liverpool Hospital together with cards advising that we have proved them early next week. The Club is providing 300 Comfort Packs for Carers of Patients in Palliative Care at Liverpool Hospital.
Jim Rudling reported that we successfully completed our BBQ at Hoxton Park on Sunday 17th October 2020 with 13 volunteers working over two shifts.
Our next BBQ will be at BUNNINGS Cross Roads, Casula on Saturday 31 October 2020
Volunteers are required to work in two shifts – from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm and from 12 noon to 4:30 pm. Ideally, we will have teams of 6 Members for each shift. The commitment sheet is being circulated.
Club Service Director Peter Beadle provided updates on Axe Throwing at Penrith on 7th November 2020 and the Proposed 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.
on 3rd November 2020, Our Members-only raffle jackpot will be $30!The wine we offer as prizes has been ageing gracefully and our supply of exciting mystery prizes are just waiting to be won.
We will conduct the raffle in a COVID SAFE WAY!
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Tuesday, 27 October
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Pride of Workmanship Night
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Mounties Mt Pritchard
Elizabeth Room
$35 per person
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6:30 for 7 pm
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Tuesday, 3 November
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Melbourne Cup Day
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To be confirmed
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Saturday, 7 November
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Axe Throwing
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To be Confirmed
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Tuesday, 10 November
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Turbans 4 Australia
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To be Confirmed
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Friday, 12 November to Sunday. 15 November
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4 WD Weekend
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Bylong Park
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Tuesday, 17 November
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Annual General Meeting
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Mounties Mt Pritchard
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Dinner in Bistro 6 pm
Meeting 7 pm sharp
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Tuesday, 24 November
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Tuesday, 1 December
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What’s My Line -Tissa Perera
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Mounties
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6 pm for Dinner
7 pm sharp for Meeting
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Tuesday, 8 December
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Membership Night - Introduce a Friend to Rotary
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Mounties
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Friday, 11 December
Saturday, 13 December
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Possible Christmas Away Weekend - Wyong
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To be Confirmed
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Tuesday, 15 December
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A Day in the life of a Vet – Bob Groat
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Mounties
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6 pm for Dinner
7 pm sharp for Meeting
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Tuesday, 22 December
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Tuesday, 29 December
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No Meeting
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2021
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Tuesday, 5 January
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No Meeting
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Tuesday, 12 January
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Breakfast Meeting
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Black Rose Cafe
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7:30 am
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Tuesday, 19 January
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Breakfast Meeting
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Black Rose Cafe
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7:30 am
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Tuesday, 26 January
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Australia Day – No Meeting
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