Minutes of Meeting 2351, 27 September 2022
Chair: Neil Butler
Scribe: Lyn Grant
Present
Andrew DeGaris | Ros DeGaris | Jean Mailey | Lyn Grant |
Stephanie Thorpe | Brian Thomas | Denis Ralph | Barry Dixon |
Gary West | Scott Anderson | Ken Parcell | Peter Shaw |
Alison Howlett | Brian White | Charles Camilleri | Barbara Hay |
Sue Kendle | Kevern Kendle | Brenda Butler | Neil Butler |
Apologies
Ian Miller | Alan Raggatt | Len Loechel | Yvonne Wilson |
Robin Weissel | Susan Lockwood | Rosie Erasmus |
Guests
Steve Hay | Brian McDonald (RCKP) | Allan Warner (RCHB) | Stuart Ghent (RCKP) | Matt Mitchell |
Call to Order
Toasts
1 People of Australia
2 International Toast
Rotary Club of Yellow Knife-Trve North, D5370 Northwest Territory, Canada. Club chartered 2011 with 22 members who meet Thursdays at 5.30pm at The Sundog Trading Post, in summer on the deck. President – Ashley Janes
Rotary Club Business
Directors’ Reports
Secretary (Lyn)
- Nothing to report
Treasurer (Len – apology)
- No report.
Community (Ros)
- October long weekend 1-3 Carousel. Daylight Saving commences
- 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
- 20 December Christmas Dinner at Henley Beach Club
International & Foundation (Ken)
- Ken on leave from 12 October – 3 December
Youth (Robin – apology)
- Sue Kendle advised Rypen interviews conducted last week with the three applicants, 2 from St Michaels and 1 from Nazareth
- Rypen banning mobile phones for the 3 days at camp.
Fundraising (Gary)
- Thank you to Alison and co for the quilts donated to Ronald MacDonald House who were incredibly grateful for them.
- 11 October club BBQ and dessert at the path of memories from 6pm - $25.00 per head, bring friends and family, chair, drink, and a glass.
- Ros/Steve to pick up BBQ and trailer
Vocation & Environment (Alison)
- Nothing to report
Guest Speaker/Activity (Neil)
- 4 October – combined meeting with West Torrens Club
- 18 October – Phil Hoffman
- 25 October – Denis Ralph on his exciting and varied career
Other Business
- Allan Warner (RCHB) – Largs Bay Wheelchair project, is looking for volunteers - handypersons, mechanical skills each Tuesday morning from 8.30 to midday.
- The ship "City of Adelaide" is looking for retired active volunteers who could help to do tours or PR work
Guest Speaker – Matt Cowdrey AO MP
Matt spoke on his experiences as a Paralympian. He competed in several Paralypic Games as well as Commonwealth Games. He has won a number of gold and other medals. He commented on how Paralympian games have changed, both in management and community acceptance.
He is currently a Member of the South Australian Parliament.
Sargent at Arms:
- Ken
Meeting Closed at 8.00pm
Board Meeting followed