On Friday 12th June, the Club supported the BMGS Annual Athletics Carnival at Wentworth Falls by providing catering for the participants via a BBQ which we do so well. As with all such events there were ups and downs, in this case the only down was a last-minute rush by yours truly when the sausages ordered from IGA did not arrive - luckily solved by denuding the Coles shelves of sausages. One big plus was the weather which, while being cool, was very acceptable and allowed us to conduct the event without having to erect the big marquee. 

 

President Liz demonstrated skills not previously seen by towing the BBQ trailer to and from the event with assistance from Warwick - this task is becoming a bit problematic when planning these events. Finding someone with the vehicle to toe the trailer is becoming difficult, and not being able to tow the trailer will be a major impediment for the future Club fund raising ability. It was good to have Bill back from holidays and to call on his expertise and assistance when needed. Deborah spang back into action as GOFOR after a lengthy absence due illness. Donna - became the egg chef, ably assisting Paul on cooking duties, and Belinda, were on duty all day while also juggling work commitments via the phone (it was a working day for them both). Suzanne, who put up her hand when she realised we were short of volunteers, worked with Liz all day as one of the servers while Warwick was a dab hand on the sauces and drinks. Marilyn was cashier until she had to leave to assist Geoffrey at the MRHEV at midday (Paul also was lured away by Geoffrey's requirements at the same time). Luckily, Sheryn's commitments changed at the last minute, and she was able to step in as cashier. All in all, it was  a very productive, convivial and committed team who produced a great result on the day. That result was almost all the food was sold which provided approximately $1400 of profit for your Club.

 

I thank all involved with this event which was a bit of a scramble after our first attempt two weeks ago was thwarted by the weather. The postponement of the event left us short of volunteers (due to the four of our Club members heading off on overseas holidays) and a clash of events (the MRHEV task). We managed it, and the BMGS Staff and Teachers were very appreciative because our Club contributed greatly to the success and enjoyment of their Carnival. I must add that the students were a delight to serve - a lovely bunch of future citizens.

Cheers

For the first time in my experience with the visit of the Rotary Men’s Heath Education Rural Van (MHERV), we had Kath Wyborn accompanied by the husband Craig. Apart from his assistance in the driving the van he organised the van for the work on site on Friday morning for the work ahead for the two days they were in Springwood. Having organised with Roslyn Goddard from the Blue Mountains City Council that we have the same spot which was so successful last year where the power behind the toilet block meant no potentially dangerous electric cord was near the public visiting the van. From an early start on Friday morning to ensure the site was free for the arrival of the van just before 8.30am a busy day began. We were fortunate that on both days the weather was kind to us.

 

I was so grateful to the members of the club who were able to assist as the number of people required for Bruce at the Blue Mountains Grammar School BBQ as well as people the MHERV visit. My thanks to those who assisted me included:  Paul Erikson. Josh Goodman, Beverley Waterson, Marilyn Kenney, Bruce and Deborah Wood, Donna Hildron, Liz Roberts, Bronwyn Berriman and Susette Fleming, some of this group had been at BMGS on the Friday a special thanks.

 

For all the effort that was involved we had 90 people meet with the Nurse Kath.  There were at least three people referred to hospital as a result of their visit. On Friday we processed 44 people and today Saturday 46 people. Craig spent time with a man who had blood pressure over 200 and in spite of recently going to hospital for a short stay no change had occurred and the staff were still perplexed by that reading. Encouraging him to visit a different GP who then might refer him on to a specialist.

 

Springwood was the last of their 6 month long series of visits and the comment from Kath and Craig was they were ending on a highlight as this visit was the most enjoyable of their entire tour. They found the accommodation at The Royal excellent and were amazed at the hospitality when four of us were free to take them to The Fire Pit for dinner last night. I think the positive experience they had with us was expressed when they said they will ask to come to this friendly group of Rotarians at Springwood next year. So, my thanks to you all for such a resounding success.

Dinner at the Firepit on Friday Night with Kath Wyborn and her husband, Craig, and some of our helping team members.

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• Rotary Garden Care for June - Valda
• Saturday 27th June - Next Bunnings BBQ
• Saturday 27th June - District Changeover, Wenty leagues Club
• Monday 29th June - Club Changeover at the Sports Club

Following is the invitation for our Club Changeover. this will be a great culmination of what has been an impressive year. We really hope that all of you can attend.

 

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