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Mon 01 Aug 2011 The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville
Issue 3. No. 5
Weekly Bulletin
Monday , 01 August 2011
Program: Robert Menzies - 'Memories,
Last Meeting: Mishaps and Melodramas'
Monday 25 July
2011 Duty Roster tonight: Door Robert Mackey
Minutes PP Jim Sifonios
Rotary Grace:
 Guest Speaker: (Rotary Grace)
“O Lord our
Brian Boettcher Birthdays: 02 Aug PP Graeme Rohan
Eleven Bloody Days giver of all good
18 Aug IPP Wilf Van Emmerik
– the True Story of 14 Aug Mrs Leanne Haslam We thank You
the Battle of Milne 21 Aug Mrs Lyn Stapley for our daily
Bay
food,
Anniversaries: 24 Aug PP Gordon & Robyn Scoble
• Apologies: May Rotary
Toasts: Loyal PP Alan Jones friends and
 Loyal Rotary International PE Glen Wilcox
Rotary ways,
PP Rod Tilden Overseas Club Rtn. Bobby Redman
Help us to serve
 Rotary Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying our lovely weather this You all our
International weekend. days”.
Rtn Thomas Cann
Last night I attended an inaugural dinner for women in service
 Overseas Club clubs hosted by the Soroptimist Club of The Hills. The first of its Rotary Four-
Rtn. Bobby Redman kind, the dinner was held at St. Joseph’s Baulkham Hills and Way Test:
was attended by 50 women. Robyn Scoble as President of
Baulkham Hills Inner Wheel were invited to attend and it turned Is it the TRUTH?
Next Meeting: out to be a very interesting evening. Each Club represented Is it FAIR to all
gave a small address on the functions and fund raising projects concerned?
Monday 8 August
carried out by their respective club. Other Clubs represented
2011
were Zonta Blacktown & Sydney Hills, NSW Country Women’s Will it build
Essay Competition & Association, The Rotary Club of Winston Hills, Lions Club GOODWILL and
Principles Night Crestwood, Inner Wheel Parramatta and Soroptimist Clubs of BETTER
Hawkesbury. What we all have in common is the work that we FRIENDSHIPS?
do to help others in need and ―Service above Self‖ was very
evident. Will it be
Guest Speakers: BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?
At last week’s meeting Brian Boettcher, Author of ―Eleven
Duty Roster: Bloody Day – The Battle for Milne Bay‖ described one of the
least talked about but nevertheless a battle for the Australian Air
Door Force, Navy & Army, which was their finest hour to defeat the
Bobby Redman Japanese. The enormous courage and determination of the
Australian soldiers and American Engineers in Milne Bay has
Minutes
PP Jim Sifonios
largely gone unrecognized. Brian’s wrote this book in the hope
to right this wrong.
Tonight another author, Robert Menzies will be talking about
―Memories, Mishaps & Melodramas‖ which is a light-hearted but
informative look at the characters and scenarios in his life that
have inspired his 4 novels.
Best regards, Penny Hill
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville meets Monday Night at the Castle Hill Tavern 6.15pm for 6.45pm start.
Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153

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Summary of Last week’s meeting
President Penny Hill
President Elect Glen Willcox was given his President Elect badge. Guest Speaker Brian Boetcher was
introduced to the members and was given a warm welcome.
Results of Survey highlights
 grace now to be read (not sung)
 meeting format to remain
 raffles are a goer
 Mixture of formal, informal & factory visits
RI Directories
Due to Increased cost pressures, only enough distributed for Directors, plus a few for Bulletin Editors.
Directors Reports.
Alan Jones
Thanked Penny for her work on Questionnaire.
Alan is chasing members for Schools night, which is a ladies night & will be buffet style.
Wilf
Haran is comfortable but is still having problems with graft to his chin, which hasn't taken.
Has re-offered his services as Bulletin editor.
Gorden or PR
HST published article on changeover
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville meets Monday Night at the Castle Hill Tavern 6.15pm for 6.45pm start.
Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153

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Glen
Needy kids looking for help. Will confirm what they need & report back.
Bobby
spoke re progress on the Clubs Facebook page. Anyone who doesn't want their picture on Facebook, plse
advise Bobby.
Contacted international toast clubs O/S, & they have responded wth info & added that they would like to adopt
our idea! Great result Bobby.
General Business
Appreciation
Guest Speaker Brian Boetcher was introduced by Glen WILLCOX. Brian Boetcher Studied medicine, now a
practicing physician. He outlined the reasons why he wrote the book. Discussed the reason why did England
abandon us?
Aust Govt has recognized 9 historic Battles, Milne Bay not one of them.
How did Aust win against superior odds & superior firepower?
Battle for Darwin
Port Morbsy
Kodadak
Solomon Is.
Air attack Bismark
Milne Bay( 1st Wednes in Sept) was 1st time Japanese had been defeated.
Running battle over 11 days
Aussie code breakers gave Aussie advantage Determined & excellent officers executed the killing fields
Novice Militia held off experienced Japanese soldiers RAAF close cooperation US support for construction &
USAF Aussie Artillery fire support native people's support
Appreciation by Wilf
Proposed Future social events: murder mystery, progressive Picnic FAGAN Park, Christmas in June. All TBA.
Sargeants fines
 Glen W - welcome back fine
 Robert Mackey - Late fine:
 Thomas - bad hat day
 Glen - got caught for trying to pass off a Gal washer as a coin
Cross fines
 Alan Jones - spelling of "Wales"
 Bob Low - pays a fine to remove the "e" fr his name
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Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153

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Toast to Overseas Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Dewey Blvd Pasay –
Philippines have 10 members and meet
each Tuesday at 10-30 am at Le Buffet
Restaurant, Paranaque City.
Pasay City is one of the Cities and
Municipalities that make up Metro Manila.
RC Dewey Blvd Pasay supported the City's Anti-Drug campaign
by participating in its City-wide motorcade to promote awareness about the ill effects of illegal drug use and
abuse."Think health not Drugs". The Club is also undertaking a fund raising project for the benefits of the
underprivileged schoolchildren of Pasay City, Philippines.
Why join Rotary?
Maybe you’ve seen a need in your own community and wondered how you could help. Maybe you want to
use your professional skills to help others — or even learn new skills. Maybe you’re seeking connections with
other service-minded professionals in your community or abroad.
Whatever your reason, joining Rotary can help you achieve these goals, and so much more. See why these
men and women are members of their local Rotary club.
Community service
“Being a Rotarian means serving your community, networking, making friends, and building
international relationships.”
— Mercy Bannerman, Rotary Club of Accra-Airport, Ghana
“Rotary creates the perfect venue for me to give back to the community I live in while enjoying the
camaraderie of positive and active individuals.”
— Tom Brand, Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, USA
Networking
“Rotary is a tremendous network. Leaders in the community can connect and reach out to people
in need.”
— Russel Honoré, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
“Rotary provides an environment for developing strong friendships and business relationships.”
— Pete Sinsky, Rotary Club of Kenosha West, Wisconsin, USA
Leadership skills
“Leadership is a key focus of Rotary. Through Rotary, you have the opportunity to expand your
leadership skills and achieve your goals.”
— Norma Madayag-Reilly, Rotary Club of Newark, New York, USA
“A week doesn't go by that I don't learn something new from the speaker at our club or just from
working on projects with people. It's an opportunity to grow indefinitely.”
— Stephen Brown, Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, USA
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville meets Monday Night at the Castle Hill Tavern 6.15pm for 6.45pm start.
Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153

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International service
“I've become much more internationally focused, and understand that there's so much more I can
do as part of a bigger whole than I could ever do on my own.”
— Toni McAndrew, Rotary Club of Mid-Valley (Dickson City), Pennsylvania, USA
“If you truly want to give back to the community – and to the world at large – you join Rotary. It has
an arm that reaches across all barriers. To be part of that is very powerful.”
— Aruna Koushik, Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada
Friendship
“Every Rotary club in the world, no matter how big or small, has one thing in common: friendship.
And it's from this base of friendship that we serve our community.”
— Kemal Attilâ, Rotary Club of Ankara-Tandogan, Turkey
“I found a fellowship where every nation, every color, all of humanity can be like a family. I've got a
place where I can serve my people and serve the world.”
— Ailinda Sawe, Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam-Mzizima, Tanzania
Family-friendly
“We want families with children to join Rotary, so we try to be very flexible. Family commitments
always take precedence.”
— Wendy Scammell, Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest, Newfoundland, Canada
“For me, Rotary is a way of life – one that my husband and I have lived our whole lives.”
— Julia Gereda de Carlin, Rotary Club of Monterrico-Surco, Peru
Opportunities for young people
“There's so much diversity in the work Rotary does. It can give you exposure to so many different
areas and help you find what your interests really are.” — Andrea Tirone, Rotaract Club of
University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
“A great tool Rotary has is its educational programs. I was an exchange student (Rotary Youth
Exchange) in Switzerland in high school. That’s how I got involved and what made me want to give
back.” — Jorge Aguilar, Rotaract Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville meets Monday Night at the Castle Hill Tavern 6.15pm for 6.45pm start.
Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153

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Joke of the Day
You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people
waiting for the bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect man (or) woman you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a
job application.
You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could
take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back.
However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer.
He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the lady to the hospital. I
would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams."
Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box."
Club Calendar
August Membership and Extension
Mon 1 'Memories, Mishaps and Melodramas'
Mon 8 Essay Competition & Principles Night
Sat 13 Powerhouse Discovery Centre - Open Day BBQ.
Mon 15 Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Wed 17 Board Meeting
Thur 18 Zone Presidents Meeting
Mon 22 A Manner of Speaking (Presentation Skills Coaching)
Mon 29 DG David Rands visit
Dan Murphy Roster
Saturday 7 August 2011
PP Rod Tilden
Col Davis
Saturday 13 August 2011
IPP Wilf Van Emmerik
PE Glen Wilcox
Duty Roster
Monday 9 August 2011
Door
Bobby Redman
Minutes
PP Jim Sifonios
Note: Apologies must be in to Graeme Rohan by 12pm on Mondays so numbers can be confirmed for dinner.
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville meets Monday Night at the Castle Hill Tavern 6.15pm for 6.45pm start.
Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153

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RI Mission Statement
The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill,
and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders
Club Members
Name Classification
Ray Campbell PP,PHF Education - Secondary
Thomas Cann PHF Landscape Supplies
Col Davis Accounting Taxation
Stephen Dinte Financial Planning
Russ Evans PP,PHF Finance
Henry Grech PP Legal Practice
Michael Griscti PHF Lighting Technician
Paul Haslam Steel Distribution
Penny Hill P, PHF Customer Service
Alan Jones PP,PHF Marketing Consultancy
Malcolm Leathley PP,PHF Real Estate Sales
Bob Low PHF Electrical Distribution
Robert Mackey PP,PHF Construction Services
Ian Pascoe PP Gas Fitting
Ian Pearce PP,PHF Industrial Consultancy
Bruce Pike Nursery Retail
Suresh Prasad PP Sugar Research
Haran Ramachandran PP,PHF Computer Support
Bobby Redman Psychology
Michael Richardson Honorary Member
Greg Rieper PP,PHF Consultancy
Graeme Rohan PP,PHF Petroleum Distribution
Gordon Scoble PP,PHF Education Primary
Jim Sifonios PP,PHF Product Development
Keith Stapley PP,PHF Photogrammetry
Rod Tilden PP,PHF Window Furnishing Sales
Alex Traill PP,PHF Building & Maintenance
Wilf Van Emmerik PP,PHF Specialised Transport
Allan Walker PP Funeral Direction
Glenn Willcox PP Project Estimating
P – President PP - Past President PHF - Paul Harris Fellow
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville meets Monday Night at the Castle Hill Tavern 6.15pm for 6.45pm start.
Postal address: P O Box 6502, Baulkham Hills Business Centre 2153