In the Chair: President Geoff
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TED Talks
Greg provided two Ted talks for the program.
Jon Alexander: ‘How Citizens (not Politicians) are building the future’
Citizen strategist Jon Alexander spent a decade gathering stories of democracy in action — and found that most change doesn't come from politicians or institutions. He shares examples from across the globe of ordinary people working together to improve their lives and communities, showing why the key to fixing things may already be in your own hands.
- MAS Vocal - "Bridge over Troubled Water" - like you've never heard it
before.
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Brain Teaser
There are 8 identical balls, one of which is slightly heavier. Using a balance scale, how can you determine which is the heavier one in just two weighing’s?
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Director’s Reports
President Geoff
No meeting this Thursday (17th). We are going to Andrew Thompson’s instead on Saturday 19th. Instructions at the end of reports.
The meeting on 24th has been moved to Circa 21 and is a farewell to Jennifer. .Cocktails, Drinks, Pizza and Snacks. 6pm. $20 for food – buy own drink. RSVP by 22 September.
- 29 Sept and 30 Sept Mental Health Workshop Hydro Hotel Need to book
Greg
Dinner meeting speaker on October1 will be Rinu Mathews, Residential Manager at Southers Cross Assumption Villa.
Andrew Thompson Visit – 19 September – Brobenah Hills
Please bring a packed / prepared lunch perhaps for yourself, partner and 1 other – may be visitors
- Meet 10.30-10.40 at entry gate to Andrews property
Directions to 834 Colinroobie Road, Colinroobie
Via Brobenah Rd and Colinroobie Rd
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Sergeant Bill
Bill was interactive in fining members but also offered that whilst visiting Assumption Villa spoke with resident who indicated Aaron was the best thing that’s happened to Southern Cross Assumptions Villa - very welcoming and a big asset to the Villa
The Raffle was won by the President. Another happy surprise!
A highlight was that Dan presented a box to be used for raffle draws.
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Miscellany
Peter provided local geography update Brobenah not Colinroobie Hills.
He also said that Gwen Meredith the author of Blue Hills ABC Radio was a friend of and frequent visitor to the Yeo’s family farm where she did write parts of the program- Blue Hills= Brobenah Hills.
Advertising Jennifer has 1 ticket to Guy Sebastion in Griffith on 26 October 26at Regional Theatre pls contact Jennifer if interested in purchasing.
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One Way to Get the Monkey off your Back
Sadie a wealthy old lady decides to go on a photo safari in Africa, taking her poodle along for company. One day the poodle starts chasing butterflies and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a hungry-looking leopard heading rapidly in his direction. The poodle thinks, "Uh, oh!" Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the leopard is about to leap, the poodle exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard! I wonder if there are any more around here?" Hearing this, the leopard halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. "Whew!" says the leopard. "That was close! That poodle nearly had me!" Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. So off he goes, but the poodle sees him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figures that something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard. The leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here, monkey, hop on my back so you can watch me chew that poodle to bits!" Now, the poodle sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back and thinks, "What am I going to do now?" but instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet, and waits until they get just close enough to hear. "Where's that damn monkey?" the poodle says. "I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another leopard!"
A: Weigh three balls against three balls. If they balance, the heavier ball is among the two left. If not, it’s in the heavier group.
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Editor Notes
Particular thanks to Jennifer and Greg for the info about the Ted talks, to Len for the photos and to Geoff for information about the meeting. This bulletin is all your work! – Laurie
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