Meeting 2357, 8 November 2022
CHAIR:  Alison Howlett
PRESENT
Andrew DeGaris
Scott Anderson
Jean Mailey
Ted Manka
Stephanie Thorpe
Sue Lockwood
Denis Ralph
Barry Dixon
Gary West
Len Loechel
Ros De Garis
Peter Shaw
Alison Howlett
Andrew De Garis
Barbara Hay
Robin Weissel
Yvonne Wilson
Brian Thomas
 
 
 
APOLOGIES
Ian Miller
Alan Raggatt
Lyn Grant
Rosie Erasmus
Neil Butler
Ken Parcell
Sue Kendle
Kevern Kendle
Branda Butler
 
 
 
 
GUESTS
Steve Hay
Dorothy  (Barbara’s mum)
Brian McDonald
Stuart Ghent
Ralph Walker
 
CALL TO ORDER
TOASTS
1          PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA
2          INTERNATIONAL TOAST:
Rotary Club of Athlone, D1160, Republic of Ireland. Club chartered 1984 with 24 members who meet Mondays at 1.00pm in Radisson Blu Hotel.  President – Patrick Ryan
 
ROTARY CLUB BUSINESS
Secretary (Lyn – apology)
  • no report
Treasurer (Len)
  • Renewed trailer registration
  • Paid for RYPEN entries
Community (Ros)
  • Carousel this weekend.
  • Errol Chinner Memorial Seat Dedication.
  • Distributed flyers for Kids by the Lake – members asked to distibute.
 
International (Andrew for Ken – apology)
  • Rotary Foundation ‘Giving Tuesday’ on 29 November.
Youth (Robin)
  • 6th December – BBQ at West Lakes Shore School.
  • Letters sent out for Di Parcell Award.
Fundraising (Gary)
  • Will provide information next week
Vocation & Environment (Alison)
  • Two projects: 1. Recycling – what can Officeworks take e.g. computer peripherals.
Guest Speaker and Other Activities (Neil – apology)
  • Refer to Newsletter.
Other Business (Ros)
  • Kids on the Lake: advertising being sent out; Program sent out; approvals have been arranged.
 
Guest Speaker: Sam Jacobs
Sam is a former AFL footballer.  He played a combined total of 208 AFL games with Carlton (2007-2010), Adelaide Crows (2011-2019) and GWS (2020).  Sam gave a brief interesting talk about his playing career.  He was born in Ardrossan and is 202cm (6 ft 8 ins tall).
Seargent at Arms:
  • Andrew
Meeting Closed: at 8.00pm