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Next Meeting – 20th September 2016
Attendance desk:
Noel Phelan & Bob Edwards (Reserves: Geoff Duggin & Peter Hodgson)
Set up & pack up:
Derek Matz & Kevin Tattrie (Reserves: Bob Farrar & Ian Jones)
Speakers & topic:
Aaryan Shah Topic: Living With and Overcoming Disability
Rotary Club Meeting September 13th 2016
Introduction
President Paul welcomed members, our guest Angie Fernandez and guest speaker Valerie Orton.
He reported that John Garrett is recovering in hospital and is regaining his humour.
Toast
Ian Jones proposed a toast to George Pewsy, Freyan Louis and Andrew Moncrieff, former Northbridge Rotarians with whom he had met up recently.
Announcements
Sally O’Neill spoke about the proposed Day Care Centre on Sailors Bay Road & Pyalla Street and likely issues arising there, and asked everyone to sign a petition, which was passed around, objecting to the development.
Yvette Boulos gave an update on the RYLA and RYPEN conferences and that the Club is now seeking suitable applicants to attend the forthcoming camps of RYLA and RYPEN details of which are as follows.
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leaders Awards) – The next camp is to be held from 8th January 2017 to 14th January 2017 at Elanora Heights. Applicants, both female and male must be aged 18 to 27 years. The age qualification has been changed in recent years. Also, the applicant must have been out of school for a period of not less than one (1) year as at 1st January 2017.
RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) – The next Summer camp is to be held over the weekend of 3rd – 5th February 2017. Applicants, again both female and male, must be full time students still at school in either years 8 or 9.
Applications will need to be lodged with District in the course of the next few weeks, so if you know of any young person who you consider would benefit from attending either camp and they meet with the above criteria, please contact Yvette (mob. 0403 155 923) so that the necessary application form can be completed and the applicant interviewed by the Youth Service Committee.
President Paul spoke of the Japanese Cultural Program event at Sydney University on 7 October and asked anyone interested in attending to talk to Masanori.
Bob Farrar advised that a recumbent cycle for Fresh Tracks had been purchased, with a contribution of $2,000 from Northbridge Rotary, for the rehabilitation of people with acquired brain injuries and is to be presented at Mona Vale on 23 September at 1.45 pm. Contact Bob for more details.
Guest Speaker
Peter McNair introduced guest Speaker Valerie Orton, speaker, author and coach, who gave an interesting and thought provoking talk on Change and the Importance of Resilience.
Valerie has written a book called “Everyday Resilience – Creating Calm from Chaos”. She spoke about the “seven R’s of resilience” – Recognise (what you stand for, your values & principles), Resources (friends, family, Rotary), Responsibility (for yourself - ask for help if you need it), Regeneration (physical, emotional, spiritual), Relationships, Reflection & Rejoicing (which speak for themselves!)
Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the world, and for people who have no means to pay, adequate health services are difficult to access.
Recently the Rotary Club of Northbridge supplied some dental equipment to the Samrong Health Centre (pictured below) in the Sotnikum Hospital, which is located about 34km eastern side of Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Health Centre services a population of 200,000, and had no proper facilities for providing dental care.
The equipment supplied includes a dental chair, autoclave, x-ray machine and dental consumables. The project was supported by Club funds, a donation from one of our members, and a small District Grant. The equipment was sourced from a supplier in Phnom Penh, ensuring that spare parts and maintenance/repairs will be available locally, and shipped to Siem Reap by road.
Spare parts and additional consumables will be funded by revenue from patients who are able to pay a fee which is less than the cost of a private service. The very poor will receive the service for free.
Photo of village life near Siem Reap & the new dental equipment
Citation for the awarding of a sapphire pin to Sally O’Neill at the Rotary Club of North Sydney lunch, 4th August 2016
Sally O’Neill joined Sailability Middle Harbour in 2005 soon after it was formed. From the outset her skills and ability shone out and I very quickly suggested she became our secretary and sailing day co-ordinator which she gracefully accepted.
Showing considerable initiative she put in place all the necessary structure and systems which have allowed Sailability to grow and function properly. Sally has overseen our growth from two boats and 5 members to 6 boats and 45 members.
Her boundless energy and dedication to our cause have resulted in hundreds of disabled sailors enjoying the opportunity to go sailing on the beautiful waters of Middle Harbour. Further, she has brought together volunteers from all walks of life to work together like a well oiled machine to make each sailing day a success.
So in recognition of the considerable contribution you have made to the success of Sailability Middle Harbour over the past 11 years, it is my pleasure to award you a sapphire pin to go with your Paul Harris Fellowship
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