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JUST ONE MORE SLEEP TILL ST IVES FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
JUST NEEDING YOU TO COMPLETE THESE PICTURES!
The setup crew were all over St Ives Village Green this afternoon. The marquee, tables and chairs, stalls, portaloos, rubbish bins are all in place and everyone involved in planning St Ives Food and Wine Festival are having an early night so we're fresh and ready for an early start Sunday 17 September. The anticipation is high - IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT DAY!
 
Why are these dogs smiling?
These dogs are smiling because they know it’s only three weeks till the first ever PAW PARADE at St Ives Food and Wine Festival Sunday 17 September. The parade begins at 12 Noon on the beautiful St Ives Village Green. They’re getting ready with their smiles to impress the judges! Entry is free for dogs - another reason for smiling!
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Upcoming Events
Our Club Meetings
1st Wednesday of the month at 8am we meet at JJ's Cafe, St Ives Village
 
1st Wednesday of the month at 5.30pm we have a Board meeting
 
2nd Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm informal members dinner meeting or zoom
 
3rd Wednesday of month at 6.30pm we have club meeting with a guest speaker on zoom
 
4th Wednesday of month at 6.30pm we have dinner with a guest speaker 
 
Check the Club's calendar 
 
Look forward to you joining us at our meetings.
 
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Rotary Links
President Bruce's Report 4 October 2023
President’s Message from Bruce
 
Did you remember to put your clock forward one hour Saturday night?  Our mobile phones and computers do it automatically, but every clock I the house and your car need your attention.  Pleased it’s a long weekend so we can adapt our biological clock without a problem.
 
October Rotary theme is Community Economic and Development Month and it is worthy of our focus and consideration. Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Rotary works to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women.
 
This coming Wednesday at 5.00pm our Board is meeting in the Board Room at Avondale Golf Club.  Thankful to our Board Members for their early reports ahead of the meeting so everyone has time to read them beforehand. Mindful and appreciative of the time it takes people to prepare for these meetings … it is the work we do ahead of the meeting that helps keep our meetings short and focused.
 
Please note we need our RSVP’s for Wednesday’s social dinner by Sunday evening 1 October. Our social meeting this Wednesday starts at 6.00pm at Avondale Golf Club.  Thanks are extended to Russell who liaises with Avondale Golf Club and always ensures we get the best deal possible.  The “snack” menu is excellent and is enjoyed by all.  Everyone appreciates the special price of $35pp, and there is no doubt whatever meal section you make they are always delicious! Please remember to RSVP by Sunday 1 October to attend@stivesrotary.asn.au and remember to include your name and date to help John with the accounts and keep our attendance figures accurate.  Russell will circulate the menu options and meals need to be selected ahead of time.
 
Michele Bell CEO of Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) accepted the $10,000 interim cheque from the Rotary Club of St Ives fundraising efforts from the St Ives Food and Wine Festival held Sunday 17 September. Michele confirmed the funds would be used for the DCaf program which KNC took over from the Rotary Club of St Ives and has grown to more than eight DCaf meetings in our area and beyond.  Acknowledgement was made of Rotarian Tim England’s efforts in running information workshops on behalf of our club resulting in over 2,000 local residents receiving educational supportive information and establishing the first DCaf.  Michele thanked the club for the donation and acknowledged the first DCaf was initiated and funded by Rotary Club of St Ives before KNC took it over. Link for full range of DCaf sevices in Northern Sydney: https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/151692/DCaflists2020finalby-Carer-Support.pdf
 
If ever there was a recipient worthy of an Order of Australia, it is Harold Sharp OAM.  As he was questioned about his community volunteering it was interesting to most of us to learn that despite his considerable involvement in Rotary, over many decades, that Rotary was not even mentioned in the citation supporting his award.  
 
He certainly is a man of considerable achievements and has made an outstanding contribution to community as a whole, and a lifetime of greatly diverse service to community and the society in general. 
 
It was interesting to learn about his most outstanding service and the process involved in the Order of Australia Medal.
 
 
John Steel introduced Harold Sharp OAM and Russell gave the vote of thanks.
 
Wednesday 11 October is Breakfast at JJ’s Café for $20 or $25pp depending on menu choices. We meet at 8.00am for an informal breakfast meeting.  Breakfast meal choices are either a $20 or a $25 meal and you pay on the day to Treasurer John. Remember to RSVP to: attend@stivesrotary.asn.au
 
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our club through their attendance at our weekly meetings, and working behind the scenes in small groups on important projects that keep our club vibrant and dynamic.
 
Best wishes for now.           
Yours in Rotary,
Bruce.