Winter Quiz 2023

Name 3 countries that border Ukraine apart from Russia. What is the name of electrical resistance that is represented by the Greek letter OMEGA. Identify these capital cities from the photos.

Do you think we all could answer them correctly on the night? Quizmaster David in action David Stewart-Hunter conducted another great quiz night in the main auditorium at Balgowlah RSL on Saturday evening with over 100 people attending. It was really entertaining and most enjoyable!

David Stewart-Hunter: our Quizmaster for the evening

Subjects ranged from Sport to Books, music and identifying personalities from photos. David was ably assisted by his partner Sally Fox and her friend Moira Payne.

Sally also conducted a great set of 10 questions about Women, which was extremely popular with most tables.

Sally Fox and Moira Payne

The club's Annual Quiz night gives valuable funds assisting projects with local charities including LIfeline Northern Beaches, Bear Cottage and Dalwood Spilstead Services together with Rotary Youth projects offered to students from local High schools.

The evening was opened by President Roger Gray who introduced David and thanked Rotarian Lindy Myers and the fundraising team for the great job of organising the night.

Lindy, David and Roger

 

Moira recording the scores

Know the answer?

 

In addition to the entertaining quiz questions there was reverse Bingo ( your number is called and you out), coin toss nearest to the bottle of Single malt and raffles with some great prizes.

Winner of the Bingo

Coin toss winner Bronwyn Grayburn

And the scrutineers, Heather and Michael.

ADG John Campbell (centre) congratulates a raffle winner

A great night - thank you to all members and guests who gave such great support and David, Sally and Moira for making it such fun and running so smoothly!

Photos: John O'Brien 

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Meeting report - Tuesday July 18:

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD:

Past President, Lindy Myers was presented with a Double Sapphire Paul Harris Fellowship acknowledging her support of Rotary Foundation over a number of years. Congratulations Lindy - well deserved.

Lindy and her award presented by President Roger

 

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY:

 

At the meeting on Tuesday July 18, the findings from the Membership Survey were presented. Michael Mead thanked the members who participated.

 

The report highlighted key reasons for members joining Rotary, whether members are being fulfilled and able to contribute, what members want, together with many ideas for creative improvement. A copy of the report has been forwarded to all club members.

 

A workshop to create an action plan based on the findings will take place on August 29 and full details and venue will be announced once finalised.

 

STREETWORK: THANK YOU TO ROTARY BALGOWLAH

 

The club received a photo and a very warm thank you from Streetwork Board member Philip Loveday regarding our donation to the aerosol art workshop:

 

Thank you so much to all your members for the $1,500 grant to cover the cost of the recent aerosol art workshop at Buckettys in Brookvale.

 

As you can see from the photos attached the freshly painted container looks fantastic. And much more importantly, the two-day workshop was a real mentoring success, providing our young people with a rewarding opportunity to learn a new skill, collaborate with others and enjoy being part of our local community. These workshops strengthen the relationships between our youth case workers and our young people, building trust and improving mental health so that we can help them face the significant challenges in their lives. (Apologies there are no young people in the photos but it’s our policy not to share their faces).

 

Here’s a quote from Tom Dent, the Head of our Youth Case Workers: ‘The Buckettys painting workshop was a great opportunity for us to get a lot of young people out who’d never otherwise take part in an artistic project. Young people disengaged from school and needing direction. It was great to see a mixed cohort collaborate well, and we can’t thank the Rotary Club of Balgowlah enough for the opportunity’.

 

If you are having a team meeting in the coming weeks, I would love to join for 5 minutes to share some colour with your members on the workshop and the young people you have helped, and of course to express our gratitude to you all.

 

We will be doing a social media post next week to say thank you too. We have also added the Rotary Club of Balgowlah to the Supporters page on our website. 

Many thanks again for all your support of Streetwork – it is very much appreciated.

 

With best regards,

Philip

 

 

 

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COMMUNITY NORTHERN BEACHES VISIT BY GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES

The following article is from Manly Observer (July 21, 2023)

Community Northern Beaches (CNB) is partnered with a range of governmental and non-governmental organisations, is a hub of support for a number of community welfare programs for our area. Their services include providing assessment, legal advice and social aid for Domestic Violence Support, Youth Mentoring, Homeless Outreach, Multicultural Services, and a Drop-In Centre.

 

Rotary Balgowlah have been a supporter of CNB for several years – especially during Covid, and were invited to the function. The club was represented by President Roger Gray and his wife Helen.

 

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FORWARD PLANNING:

 

Don't forget to book for the Youth night being held at Balgowlah Bowling Club, Balgowlah Heights.  It is always a great night where the students who attended the camp recount their stories. 

 

Booking Close Friday July 28, the flyer below gives you all the necessary info:

 

 Finally: