Another week has past and although we are all in a new way of living it has passed very quickly.
The meeting last week went very well again with quite a few of us joining in. Our very own Sharni Hasler spoke about her involvement with Arbonne that provides skin care, nutrition and a few other exciting products; for the catalogue follow the link;
Please contact Sharni for any further information.
I hope everyone is coping with the restrictions that the Covid19 has placed upon us. Never before have we seen anything like this and it has created many different ways of connection.
As humans most of us thrive on the pleasure of social connection with our family and friends. Coping with the fears about Covid-19 can take a toll but you are not powerless. It is a frightening time we are in a world-wide pandemic with most countries shutting down. We do not know what is going to happen next but there are many things that we can do.
Stay informed – but don’t obsessively check the news – stick with trust worthy sources
Focus on the things you can control – focus on what you can do to reduce your personal risk by washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, staying at home as much as possible, avoid all non-essential shopping and travel, maintain social distancing, get plenty of sleep.
Stay connected – even when physically isolated – make it a priority to stay in touch with family and friends
Be kind to yourself – you are not alone – take a walk, read a good book, watch a comedy, try a new recipe.
I would love to hear your Good News Story and put into the bulletin - I have started with my story this week and hope you can send me your story to share.
Rotary Grace
Oh Lord and Giver of all Good
We thank thee for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days
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Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.
Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.
Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.
Paul Harris Rotary founder
Our ongoing commitment
That commitment endures today through an organization that remains truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Our members now span the globe, working to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems.
We’re not afraid to dream big and set bold goals. We began our fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, polio remains endemic in only three countries — down from 125 in 1988.
Still making history
With every project, we’re changing the world for the better. The following stories trace our evolution as an organization through historical documents, artifacts, and images that show the people and events that shaped Rotary.
I wanted to share a personal story of my own this week as we have not been able to catch up like the 'good old days' for lunch - I guess it an be considered a Brag Buck as well - So I will have to set up my payment to Johannes our Treasurer.
Lots of people have asked me over the last 10 months why would I want to ride my bike to Inverell. An almost impossible task that I would never have had considered 12 months ago. My GOAL setting and consistent training with smaller steps has lead me to almost achieve what seemed such a big carrot.
Due to the Covid-19 the Grafton to Inverell cycling race has been postponed to a date unknown as yet. My training schedule was thrown a spanner and I was lost. However instead of giving up I altered my training to keep fitness. I changed my GOAL and altered it and will complete in 2 parts on my own. A hard ride solo and last Saturday I made it to Heffrons Lookout (85kms and 1900m elevation) and plan to ride from there to Inverell this Saturday - the remaining 140 add kms. It was a challenge and it was fun.
I hope that I can encourage others to have a dream and that no matter how hard your goal may seem it can be achieved. My goal has been altered due to things out of my control - however I can still have a dream and you can too!
MEMBER MEMORIES
Drew riding a girls cruiser
Drew getting a taste of Trucking Australia
Drew getting a taste of Trucking Australia
Brian and Richard with their bikes - great work
Booksale days......
JOKE CORNER
A driver came into the Pub and placed his order. He said, "I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards."
The brand new blonde waitress, not wanting to appear stupid, went to the kitchen and said to the cook, "This guy out there just ordered three flat tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards. What does he think this place is, Highway truck parts or something?"
'No,' the cook said. 'Three flat tires... Mean three pancakes; a pair of headlights... Is two eggs sunny side up; and a pair of running boards... Are 2 slices of crisp bacon!
'Oh... OK!' said the blonde. She thought about it for a moment and then spooned up a bowl of baked beans and gave it to the customer.
The truckie asked, 'What are the beans for, Love?'
She replied, 'I thought while you were waiting for the flat tires, headlights and running boards, you might as well gas up!
Paul Harris
