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Next meeting Thurs 6
th July, 2017
at Asquith Golf Club
Registration 10.15 a.m. for a 10.30 start
Bendigo Bank details for depositing: BSB No: 633-000 Account No.: 139 637 029
Bulletin: Editor: Nick Speyer [email protected]
☎ 8407 9068
Mob:- 0417 652 409
Asquith Mixed Probus Club Inc.
P.O. Box 3140, Asquith 2077
Formed by the Rotary Club of Berowra on
2 October 2008.
Club No: 9003799
District: 9680 Inc. No.: 9890687
PRIVACY: In accordance with
the Privacy Act 1988 and
recommendation from Probus
South Pacific, this newsletter is
private and confidential for
members of Asquith Mixed
Probus Club use only and is not
to be used for any other
purpose.
AMPC Probus News: Vol 9 issue 7, No 107 6th July, 2017
Asquith Mixed Probus Club
BULLETIN
President: Jeremy Steele
Vice President: Robin Roberts
Vice-President Elect Sylvia Gratton
Secretary: Pam Slater
Treasurer: Yenda Holland Nick Speyer, Sandra Death, Kevin Brogan Denise Mayhew, Barbara Williamson, Mary Potter, Evelyn Olney Barry Willick, Pam Clarke
ROSE SEIDLER’S HOUSE
The Asquith Mixed Probus group joined for a tour of Rose Seidler's Bauhaus styled home designed by Harry Seidler located in a remote bushland site at 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga.
Liane, our guide delivered an extremely informative presentation about the history and planning of this contemporary home with its original fittings and furnishings.
By Robin Doohan
NOTE
Activities Payment
Vouchers
on the back page
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BALMAIN WALK
A large group of 27 members and 2
guests attended the Balmain walk.
Despite a problem with the lunch
booking and errors in choosing which
part of the walk was easy and which
part was difficult we had an enjoyable
day. The London Hotel was first class
in their service and a fine lunch
capped a great experience.
Photos by Rhonda Daish Views of the City from East Balmain and Mort Bay from Balmain.
FUTURE WALKS: Laurie Keaton
Unfortunately we cannot offer an easy option on the July walk as some sections are rated as moderate
in grade. This means there are broken paths, steps or steeper hills interspersed with easy sections.
However, the June and August walks will cater for all levels of ability.
Thur 27 July
Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay Grade 3. 4km with some hills. New
0857 Berowra.0911Hornsby. 1020 Circ Quay Wharf 4 ferry to Taronga Park. Arr 1032 Bus Rte 244 at 1331 or 1441 to Neutral Bay. Rte 143/144 to Chatswood.
Bring Morning Tea and or Lunch. Will book for lunch for those interested.
Thur 24 August
Tascott to Woy 3-4 km Easy but steps at Tascott Station-no lift
1022 Hornsby Plat 5. Berowra 1031. Arr Tascott 1105. Walk will take less than 90 mins.
Lunch at a pub in Woy Woy.TBA. Return train 1423
Thur 28 September
Manly Hospital to North Head & Fairfax Lookout and return. 4.8 km (part uphill from Hosp.) Easy option By Negotiation.
0827 Train Berowra, 0841 Hornsby. Arr Chatswood 9.04 Bus 143 Rte 0917 Stand F Chatswood. Arr Manly 10.18 Bus 135 1038 Stand J to Hospital. Return By Ferry and train.
Coffee at Manly (if quick) Bring Morn Tea. Lunch at Manly.
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SPEAKER PROGRAM: Mary Potter
JULY SPEAKER “Who watches the Watchers?”
The speaker at the July meeting will be Gerard Walsh. He served in ASIO for 31 years and for the last 10 of those he was either the Deputy Director-General, to whom all the intelligence collection and analysis functions reported, or the Acting Director-General. He appeared regularly before the Security Appeals Tribunal, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, briefed Ministers and was ASIO’s principal witness in many court actions. He worked in various locations and functions in Australia and also overseas. His aim is to have as open a conversation as possible within the limitations of confidentiality requirements to which he is still bound. He looks for your involvement in that discussion, so that it is steered to the areas that interest you the most.
SO BRING YOUR QUESTIONS.
THEATRES: Rhonda Wilson
MURIELS WEDDING THE MUSICAL
Sydney Theatre Company
Walsh Bay
Wednesday 29 November 1pm
Limited numbers excellent seats
$79 must be paid by July meeting
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Starring Anthony Warlow
Capital theatre
Tue. 23 Jan. 1:pm and Tue. 30 Jan. 1pm
Tickets $70 must be paid no later than
November meeting.
Note: if you have already put your name down for this please redo your name. New name sheets
have been implemented as sheets from last meeting have gone awol .
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AMPC Committee Members 2017-18
Other Activities
Ambassador to PSP John Channon
Auditor John Cole
Books DVD, Jigsaw Sunny Dougall
& Robert Montgomery
Cards & movies Judy Lafrenais
Cards 500 Mary Glasby
Dinning Out Evelyn Olney
5th Thursday BBQ Lance Williamson
Mah-jong Yenda Holland
Theatres Rhonda Wilson
Trivia Mary Potter
Walks Laurie Keaton
Dolls Barbara Williamson
AMPC Committee Members 2017-18 Phone Email
Officers
President Jeremy Steele 8851 7305, M-0424 895 772 [email protected]
Vice-President Elect Sylvia Gratton 9476 6676, M-0404 108 677 [email protected]
Vice-President Robin Roberts 9987 4615, M- 0407750 036 [email protected]
Secretary Pam Slater 9456 3324, M-0406 306 401 [email protected]
Treasurer Yenda Holland 9477 3338 [email protected]
Committee
Bulletin Nick Speyer 8407 9068, M-0417 652 409 [email protected]
Hospitality Evelyn Olney 9482 2858, M-0400 684 477 [email protected]
Membership Barry Willick 9653 2285, M- 0409 985 458 [email protected]
Programme Mary Potter 9988 0013, M-0409 652 566 [email protected]
Tours/Excursions Barbara Williamson 9487 7578, M-0414 015 244 [email protected]
Welfare Denise Mayhew 9477 2779, M-0416 179 383 [email protected]
Assistant Sec/Historian Sandra Death 9476 3551, M-0403 073 667 [email protected]
Assistant Treasurer Kevin Brogan 9484 7215, M-0447 401 011 [email protected]
Assist. Tours/Excursion Pam Clarke 9477 7652, M-0416 216 962 None
Next meeting Thurs 6
th July, 2017
at Asquith Golf Club
Registration 10.15 a.m. for a 10.30 start
Bendigo Bank details for depositing: BSB No: 633-000 Account No.: 139 637 029
Bulletin: Editor: Nick Speyer [email protected]
☎ 8407 9068
Mob:- 0417 652 409
Asquith Mixed Probus Club Inc.
P.O. Box 3140, Asquith 2077
Formed by the Rotary Club of Berowra on
2 October 2008.
Club No: 9003799
District: 9680 Inc. No.: 9890687
PRIVACY: In accordance with
the Privacy Act 1988 and
recommendation from Probus
South Pacific, this newsletter is
private and confidential for
members of Asquith Mixed
Probus Club use only and is not
to be used for any other
purpose.
AMPC Probus News: Vol 9 issue 7, No 107 6th July, 2017
Committee Meeting 8 June - Notes
Member Interest Survey: the results are still to be reviewed.
A working group under Peter Olney has been working on plans for an AMPC website. It is
hoped to have the website up and running by October. Planning is well under way.
Standing Resolutions amendment to Clause 7 adopted, to be voted on in July.
Ideas from the suggestions box were considered and will be taken up where appropriate.
Keep the suggestions coming in.
Tony Park
TREASURER: Yenda Holland
Treasurer’s Report as at 7 June 2017 Income received for year to date $7,965 Offset by expenses of $4,591 Year to date surplus balance $ 3,374 Add previous year’s surplus of $10,273 Gives an overall member surplus of $13,647 This surplus consists of cash of $32,366 Less liabilities – mainly activities paid in advance $18,719 Total member equity $13,647
Yenda Holland 7 June, 201
PLEASE NOTE: Make sure your name is ticked off at the Probus membership desk as you enter the
club. This satisfies the Golf Club's licensing requirements and means you will be
covered by Probus insurance.
(There is no need to sign a temporary Golf Club membership form)"
If you are going to be absent from a meeting please send apologies to Pam Slater or
Barry Willick or let the desk know when your name is ticked off the month before.
CLUB OUTING FEES paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) should be made to: Bendigo
Bank BSB: 633-000 Account: 139 637 029 Account Name: Asquith Mixed Probus Club
It is important that your EFT payment is able to be identified. Please write your surname and activity abbreviation in the space provided and print the receipt from the bank. This transaction should be made prior to the general meeting. A copy of the EFT receipt and a completed Activities Payment Voucher shall be presented at the payments desk where a receipt will be provided. This receipt shall then be presented at the Activity Organiser’s desk to have your attendance confirmed and your receipt endorsed by the organiser. Any transaction that cannot be identified will be forfeited to the Club.
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News from our June meeting
President Jeremy inducted new
members Loris and Barry Gill and
welcomed them to Asquith Mixed
Probus Club.
O.B.E – this award was presented to Lance Williamson
by Jeremy, and of course a couple of stories were told.
John Donohoe spoke on the bushranger Ben Hall. His
theory is that there may be some of Hall’s hidden
treasure still to be found.
NERVOUS FLYER
I am a very nervous flyer. During a trip from California to Indiana, it didn't help that my connecting flight from Denver was delayed twice because of mechanical problems. Then, after we were aloft, I noticed the lights began flickering. I mentioned this to a flight attendant. "I'll take care of it," she said. Moments later the lights went out. Clearly she had solved the problem by turning off all the lights. A passenger across the aisle who had been watching me leaned over and said, "Whatever you do, please don't ask about the engines."
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AWAY TRIPS: Barbara Williamson
BROKEN HILL OUTBACK WANDERER WHEN: Monday 21 August to Tuesday 29 August. COST: Twin $1555 pp Single $2100( Single rate TBC) TRAVEL: Train at own expense. VISIT: City heritage tour, Menindee & Kinchega National Park, Royal Flying
Doctor Service, Silverton Ghost Town, Mining and Mineral Museum, White Cliffs Opal Fields, Sunset Sculptures Symposium, Free Day.
PAYMENT: Closed 30 June.
TOURS/ACTIVITIES Barbara Williamson 9484 -7578
CHRISTMAS IN JULY CAMEL RACES/LUNCHEON. BANKSTOWN PACEWAY
THURSDAY 27 JULY: (4TH Thursday)
COST: $45. Please pay in full TODAY REGISTER If not registered consult Barbara today to see if there are vacancies. TRAVEL: Car pooling to be arranged. (Map will be provided to drivers.) List for car pooling available at the tour desk.
WAVERLEY CEMETERY - Thursday 17 August
Berowra 0857 Train Hornsby 0910 Arr. Wynyard 0957. Train to Bondi Junction Bronte Bus 440 from Bondi Junction to McPherson Street. 10 Min Service. 1.2km to 2km loop walk. Rated number 1 in World’s most beautiful cemeteries by Alana House. Notes and map provided by email. SEE: Graves of Dorothea McKellar, Henry Kendall, Henry Lawson, Fanny Durack, Victor Trumper, George Freeman, Lawrence Hargrave, Irish Monument.
LUNCH at Easts Leagues - Own expense
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HIDDEN VALLEY TULIP TOP GARDENS
Thursday 21 September 2017
Tulip Top Gardens are situated in a hidden valley near Canberra. An all-inclusive tour that
includes:
Entry price
Lunch
Return Coach Fare
Morning Tea enroute (Bowral –Marulan Area TBC)
Cost $55 TBC.
Check out their photos on their web site. www.tuliptopgardens.com.au
DOLLS: Barbara Williamson When: NO DOLLS THIS MONTH Where: 14 Angophora Place, Pennant Hills Time: 10.00 a.m. What to Bring: Sewing Needles Contact: Confirm with Barbara – 9484 7578
© Pearly Gates. Used by permission
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HOSPITALITY - Evelyn Olney
Dining Out Where Javan Persian Restaurant. 5/173 Dural Lane, Hornsby. When Wednesday 9th August 2017 Time 6-6.30 Bookings being taken at the next few meetings with a $10.00 deposit. This restaurant has been recommended to me by several of our members. Hope it is enjoyable.
APMC 9th Birthday BBQ
When: 19th October. 2017 Where: Bobbin Head , Ku-ring-gai National Park. Cost: $17.00. Includes, Sausages, Salad, Birthday Cake, Juice, Wine and Water. BYO Tea and Coffee as there is no place to heat water. Rumour has it that plenty of Raffles will be available. Bookings taken from this meeting. Any special diet needed talk to me. See you there Evelyn 0400684477.
THE BULLETIN: Nick Speyer
Email address [email protected], Ph: 8407 9068, M: 0417 652 409 Please forward all news and articles to Nick Speyer preferably in Microsoft Word, for inclusion immediately following the committee meeting, the second Thursday of the month. No later than the 22nd of the month if I don’t get them they will NOT go in the Bulletin.
CRAFTS & MOVIES: Judy Lafrenais Movies: - The Monday follows the Probus general meeting 10th July, 2017. Movies are not available
at time of publication.
Card Making:- The 2nd Friday of the Month next meeting Friday 14th July, 2017.
Held at 1/36-38 Florence St., Hornsby 2077
For enquires Contact Judy on 9987 4090
WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? In olden times a common entertainment was playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards - but only taxed on the ‘Ace of Spades’. (Don’t ask me why.) To avoid this tax, people would purchase only 51 cards. Yet since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be mean or just silly because they weren’t ‘playing with a full deck’.
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Another 4 pair can get together to form another group. At the meeting ask a friend.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:-
TRIVIA NIGHT: Mary Potter A lot of fun at both the golf and bowling clubs. This month we were not top of the table, but sufficiently near the top to win a bottle of wine to share at the Fifth Thursday BBQ. One of our members definitely knows his head from his tail — Barry M won the jackpot with true and false (although it is understood his wife quickly acquired one of the notes leaving him with the coins). Do join the AMPs team on:
* first Friday night at Asquith Golf Club, 7.30pm
* Wednesday after the general meeting at Asquith Bowling Club, 7.30pm
Enquiries this month, Robin Roberts 0407 750 036
MAH-JONG: Yenda Holland 1.30pm at the Bowling Club, 2nd and 4th Wednesday - 12th & 26th July, 2017 Cost: FREE, Any enquiries:- Yenda Holland 9477 3338, Email: [email protected]
MAH-JONG BEGINNERS: Sylvia Gratton Anyone interested in learning the Western version of Mah-jong is encouraged to contact Sylvia
Gratton: Ph. 9476-6676 or Mob. 0404 108677
500 CARDS: Mary Glasby
Asquith Bowling Club Cost Free, 10.00am, 1st & 3
rd Wednesday – 5
th & 19
st July, 2017. The game
lends itself to varying numbers of players, which is helpful as numbers vary from seven to fourteen.
There is plenty of room at the club so we can make up a number of tables. Again, no cost unless you
choose to buy coffee or a drink. Enquiries, Mary Glasby: 9482 8114
Pot Luck Dinner Groups 2017-18 J & R Platts Sylvia Graton & Rick
Bartholomew B & J Willick B & L Williamson
P & R Slater Y Holland & K Sperka J & W Gambell G&V Hughes
L & T Keaton J & M Steele B & P Davies M & S Potter
A Heaton/ S Death A & S Dougall P Clarke & R Wilson C & J Channon
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BOOKS, DVDs, JIGSAWS: Sunny Dougall and Robert Montgomery These are ones that members have enjoyed and are willing to share with others.
You are welcome to borrow as many as you like but please KEEP THEM CIRCULATING. Don’t let
them gather dust on your shelves.
UPCOMING PROGRAM Date Activity Convener Refer
Page Notes
5 July 500 Cards, Asquith Bowling Club Mary Glasby 10 9482 8114
6 July General Meeting. Jeremy Steele 3 0424 895 772
7 July Trivia @ Golf Club 7:15pm for 7:30pm Mary Potter 10 9988 0013
10 July Movies Judy Lafrenais 9 9987-4090
12 July Mah-Jong at the Asquith Bowling Club Yenda Holland 10 9477 3338
12 July Trivia @ Bowling Club 7:15pm for 7:30pm Mary Potter 10 9988 0013
14 July Card Making Judy Lafrenais 9 9987-4090
19 July 500 Cards, Asquith Bowling Club Mary Glasby 10 9482 8114
26 July Mah-Jong at the Asquith Bowling Club Yenda Holland 10 9477 3338
27 July Bradley’s Head to Chowder Bay walk Laurie Keaton 2 0409 226 121
27 July Christmas in July, Bankstown Paceway Barbara Williamson 7 9484 7578
9 August Javan Persian Restaurant Evelyn Olney 9 0400684477
17 August Waverly Cemetery Outing Barbara Williamson 7 9484 7578
21-29 August Broken Hill Tour Barbara Williamson 7 9484 7578
24 August Tascott to Woy Woy Walk Laurie Keaton 2 0409 226 121
21 September Hidden Valley Top Tulip Gardens Barbara Williamson 8 9484 7578
28 September North Head Walk Laurie Keaton 2 0409 226 121
19 October Birthday BBQ Evelyn Olney 9 0400684477
29 November Muriel’s Wedding, Walsh Bay, 1pm Rhonda Wilson 3 0418 870 780
7 December Christmas Lunch Rhonda Wilson - 0418 870 780
23 January Wizard of Oz Rhonda Wilson 3 0418 870 780
WELFARE: Denise Mayhew Thankfully, I have a short report this month. Mollie Rayner, Merle Robinson, Indra Patel and Evelyn Olney
are all continuing to improve.
I received news that while she was visiting Vietnam on a recent holiday, Wendy Velthuyzen had a fall/slip on
a Temple step and has broken a bone in her foot, (I bet she said bother). Seriously though I wish her all the
best on your behalf and look forward to seeing her back at our meetings soon.
We had 13 member birthdays in June – Happy Birthday to them all and don’t forget, if your star sign is
Gemini or Cancer, there will be a chocolate for you at the check-in desk .
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