Minutes of Meeting 2350, 20 September 2022
Chair: Ted Manka
Scribe: Lyn Grant
Present
Andrew DeGaris | Ros DeGaris | Jean Mailey | Lyn Grant |
Stephanie Thorpe | Brian Thomas | Denis Ralph | Barry Dixon |
Gary West | Rosie Erasmus | Ken Parcell | Peter Shaw |
Alison Howlett | Brian White |
Apologies
Ian Miller | Alan Raggatt | Len Loechel | Yvonne Wilson |
Scott Anderson | Sue Kendle | Kevern Kendle | Susan Lockwood |
Barbara Hay | Robin Weissel | Charles Camilleri | Brenda Butler |
Neil Butler |
Guests
Brian McDonald |
Call to Order
Toasts
1 People of Australia
2 International Toast
Rotary Club of Mount Lavinia, D3320 Sri Lanka
Club chartered 1944 with 19 members who meet Tuesdays at 7.30pm at Mount Lavinia Hotel
President – Nirojini Thurugnasampanthar
Rotary Club Business
Directors’ Reports
Secretary (Lyn)
- Nothing to report
Treasurer (Len – apology)
- Nothing new to report as Len in hospital and should be home tomorrow
Community (Ros)
- Thank you to all members volunteering at Tennyson Dunes on Sunday. $300 donation given to the Dunes, with us making $280
- October 8 & 9 NRM Café Cart (refer folder to put your name down)
- 4 December Kids on the Lake – please put your name down in folder
- 11 December NRM Xmas Party
- 13 December West Lakes Shore School BBQ clashes with Probus luncheon so limited cooks
- 21 January 2023 – Great Train Race celebrating with NRM, Bill’s Birthday at Semaphore Foreshore with a BBQ. Talk of public run against the train up to Fort Glanville. Beyond Bank to assist with printing of certificates.
International & Foundation (Ken)
- Ken on leave from 12 October – 3 December
- National Youth Science Form. The number of District applicants is currently about 30 with 60 places allocated for attendees. About 85% of those 30 are female students, which may limit any social events. Many students are reluctant to apply since the cost has remained high (approx. $2k) even though there will be no residential or travel costs to attend interstate. The whole program will be conducted in Adelaide.
Youth (Robin – apology)
- RYPEN – need to email the three applicants, two from St Michaels and one from Nazareth and advise Brenda who is taking lead as Robyn overseas.
Vocation & Environment (Alison)
- Nothing to report on environmental
- Blankets and quilts donated by Roxby Downs, Alison, and her mother. Gary West to enquire if Ronald McDonald House is interested.
Other Business
- Blurb from Ken re NYSF
- February 20203 possibly meeting with Semaphore Surf Life Saving club at their place
- Try to get a Grant in the future - $70,000 available for District Grants
- Andrew sent all members link to Clubrunner and would appreciate any feedback
President’s Report (Pres. Jean)
- 4 October – West Torrens Rotary Club joining us at our meeting
- Thank you to the first timers volunteering at DIK last weekend
Guest Speaker/Activity (Barry for Neil – apology)
- Difficulty confirming the speaker for 4th October.
- 27 September – Matt Cowdrey AO MP – Gold Medal Paralympian
Sargent at Arms:
- Lyn
Meeting Closed at 8.00pm