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Rotary Club of West Lakes

Agenda - 21 FEBRUARY

meeting #2370
 

6:30pm
RCWL Invocation - Chair
 
"We are proud members of Rotary International where we can serve our community and those needing help across the world. We enjoy meeting together for meals and mutual service in the convivial company of other Rotarians. "
 
Record of Attendance:
  Apologies:  Alan (Qld), Susan & Kevern, Ian, Barbara, Robin

Beyond Bank, Olgas Fine Foods
 
  Guests:  Golden North, Heart Kids & Drakes Supermarket, ALH, City of Charles Sturt, Adelaide Brighton
           
  Late:
  Zoom:            
 
  • Toast to the people of Australia
    Chair
  • International Toast
    Peter Shaw
  • Heads & Tails
    Brian White
Birthdays & Anniversaries
 
Secretary Report
  Lyn
  •  
 
Treasurer's report
  Len
  •  
  •  
Community report
  Ros
  • Meals on Wheels
    (refer to Events)
  • Please sign up for Carousel 18 & 19 March!
  • Bill (mini train) 30th birthday @ 2 April
refer to Events Folder
 
International report
  Ken 
  •  
  •  
Youth report
  Robin
  • away on leave
  • SSLSC BBQ on Sun 26 Feb
    please sign up in Events Folder
Program
  Neil
  •  
  (refer to Speakers)
 
Fundraising
Westy
  • next Bunnings BBQ @ Mon 6 March
    please sign up in Events Folder
 
Vocation & Environment
  Alison
  • Blanket Revolution 
 
Other Business
 Andrew
  •  
 
Club visits or notices from visiting Clubs
  •  
 
7:00 pm
 
break for dinner & fellowship
 
7:25 pm
 
Guest speaker/Club activity
 
  • Sponsors' dinner
 
7:50pm
President Jean
  • Combined Area 7 meeting Tue 28 Feb
  •  
 
 
Sergeants session
 
 
Wrap & Close
 

The Four-Way Test

of the things we think, say or do
 
 1.  Is it the TRUTH?
 
 2.  Is it FAIR to all concerned?
 
 3.  Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
 
 4.  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
 

Monthly Committee - CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATIONS

Chair
7 Feb - Andrew
14 Feb - Rosie
21 Feb - Ted/Jean
28 Feb - tbc
Upcoming Events
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 21, 2023
 
Sponsor thankyou dinner
Feb 21, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 28, 2023
 
Combined Area 7 meeting
Westward Ho Golf Club
Feb 28, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Bunnings BBQ - Mar
Bunnings Woodville
Mar 06, 2023
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Mar 07, 2023
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Mar 14, 2023
 
Cruise the Lake
Mar 14, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Carousel - March
Semaphore Carousel
Mar 18, 2023 – Mar 19, 2023
 
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Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Feb 21, 2023
Sponsors' dinner & Club Assembly
Mar 07, 2023
Semaphore environment issues
Mar 21, 2023
CHATS Port Adelaide
Mar 28, 2023
Rotary Foundation
Past Speakers
Feb 14, 2023
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Anniversaries
Andrew De Garis
Ros
February 22
 
Ros De Garis
Andrew
February 22
 
Join Date
Rosie Erasmus
February 18, 2015
8 years
 
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Stories
Minutes 14 Feb 2023
Meeting 2369, 14 February 2023
CHAIR:  Rosie Erasmus
PRESENT
Andrew DeGaris
Ros DeGaris
Jean Mailey
Tracey Bartholomew
Brian Thomas
Ted Manka
Barry Dixon
Peter Shaw
Jean Mailey
Len Loechel
Brenda Butler
Neil Butler
Stephanie Thorpe
Alison Howlett
Gary West
Yvonne Wilson
Charles Camilleri
Barbara Hay
Ken Parcell
Dennis Ralph
Rosie Erasmus
 
 
 
 
APOLOGIES
Ian Miller
Alan Raggatt
Sue Kendle
Kevern Kendle
Brian White
Robin Weissel
Barbara Hay
Scott Anderson
Robin Weissel
 
 
 
 
GUESTS
GS Maggie Yarak
 
 
 
 
CALL TO ORDER
TOASTS
PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA
INTERNATIONAL TOAST:
Rotary Club of Roma, D2080, Italy
Club chartered 1925, has 128 members who meet Tuesdays at 8.15pm in Hotel Excelsior 
President – Alessandro Scaletti.
 
ROTARY CLUB BUSINESS
Secretary: (Lyn - apology)
  • no report
Treasurer: (Len)
  • Nothing financial to report
  • Group 7 Meeting – all who are going have paid up.
  • Gary paid $330 to cover costs of Bunnings BBQ.
International: (Ken)
  • District Project
  • Donations to Ukraine and Turkiye.
Community: (Ros)
  • Meals on Wheels roster.
  • Sponsors Dinner – extra 10 guests coming.
  • Surf Life Saving Club – BBQ on 26th, need 4-6 volunteers from 12.00 - 14.00.
Youth : (Robyn)
  • Nothing to report and will be away until 7 March 2023
Fundraising: (Gary)
  • Possibility of BBQ in August for The Voice referendum.
  • Bunnings BBQ on 6 March.
Vocation & Environment: (Alison)
  • Likely to continue with the Blanket Revolution project.
Guest Speaker Activity: (Neil)
  • 21 February – Sponsors dinner – invitations have been sent and will have Heart Kids presentation
  • 28 February – Joint Area 7 Meeting @ West Ho Golf Club, West Beach
  • 14 March – Cruise on the Lake
  • 4 April – Peter Clark, Monarto Zo
President’s Report: (Jean)
  • International Month – Ukraine Project
  • Board meeting to follow dinner meeting to, among other things, discuss the above.
Guest Speaker – Maggie Yarak: Wills & Estates
Maggie, a lawyer, spoke on the importance of ensuring unambiguous wills.  Topics in included Wills; Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directives, Probate, Disputed Estates.  A very informative and important talk.
 
Sergeant at Arms:
  • Brian Thomas
 
MEETING CLOSED: at 8.25pm
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Cruise on West Lakes - 14 March
KOKOMO WEST Cruise
 

Please pay asap!

Payment of $55/pp can made into RCWL Admin.
BSB 105 142
Acc No. 532006340

Arrive at 141 Brebner Dr, West Lakes (northern end of WLResort) by 5:30pm latest

Cruise duration is 2 hrs

Drinks to own account

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Gourmet Gary’s: Curry Puffs
Blowfly Corner
 
 
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 60 min. 
Cook Time: 90 min.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Vegetable oil

250 gms

Beef mince

½

Carrot peeled & finely chopped

1

Large potato peeled & finely chopped

2 tbsp

Mild curry paste

1/3 cup

Frozen peas

6 sheets

Puff pastry ready rolled just thawed

1/3 cup

Chili sauce for dipping

 

Oil for deep frying

Directions:

1. Heat oil in thick based pan and then cook mince, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps. 

2. Add potato and carrot then cook for 8-10 minutes until potato is tender then add peas and curry paste, cooking for a further 2 minutes until heated through. 

3. Set aside and allow to cool while you cut discs from pastry with a 10cm cutter. 

4. Brush around edges of pastry with a little water, spoon about a dessert spoon of curry mix on top, then fold over and pinch. 

5. Rest in fridge for about an hour before deep frying until golden brown. 

6. Serve as finger food with the chili dipping sauce.
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Thoughts for BBQ
New member Tracey
The Club welcomes Tracey Bartholomew as our latest new member.
Tracey's details are on ClubRunner.
President Jean along with sponsor Alison welcome Tracey to the Club.
 
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Senior Citizen of 2023
Congratulations to Gary on being named Senior Citizen of the Year.
The Award recognises individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution to a local community.
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with City of Charles Sturt dignitaries
 
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Members on leave
missing.....
February
- Robin
 
March
- Kendles
 
April
- De Garis
 
May/June
- Rosie
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EoI Group Friendship Exchange - USA/Canada
District 9510 - Expressions of interest
 
Group Friendship Exchange (GFE) – Proposal - Mid 2023 or 2024 – North West USA/ South West Canada
 
 
Our District (9510) has received an enquiry from District 5080 (North West USA and Southern West Canada) regarding a possible Group Fellowship Exchange to USA/Can in Mid next year 2023 or in 2024.
 
A Rotary group from USA visited South Australia in 2019 (Hosted by RC Adelaide and RC Regency Park) have now offered a return trip to US/Can next year or 2024.
 
Expressions of Interest are being sought by 20 December 2022 from any Rotary member in District 9510 who may be interested in a GFE to US/Canada in mid 2023 or 2024.
 
Please register your interest on email with District International Service Chair Tim Mee
 
Email: timm@bizgroup.net.au   Mobile 0418 814 856
 
We are also looking for a volunteer in the District 9510 to take the lead role on this potential GFE.
Investigate options, promote the GFE and communicate with interested Rotarians. Please contact Tim Mee (Details above)
 
Please pass on this message to all members in your club or include in your club newsletter.  Responses required by 20 Dec 2022
 
Best Regards 
 
Tim Mee
Partnerships - International Service
District 9510
 
Rotary Club of Morialta
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Meals on Wheels
Port Adelaide Kitchen Roster
(Member to confirm attendance by 9.00 am on the day of their roster by calling 08 8447 5171)
 
 
Monday 27 FebIan Miller
Monday 13 MarPublic Holiday
Monday 27 MarYvonne Wilson
Monday 10 AprPublic Holiday
Monday 24 AprAndrew De Garis
Monday 8 MayRos De Garis
Monday 22 MayLen Loechel
Monday 5 JunTed Manka
Monday 19 JunIan Miller
Monday 3 JulYvonne Wilson
Monday 17 JulAndrew De Garis
Monday 31 JulRos De Garis
Monday 14 AugKen Parcell
Monday 28 AugLen Loechel
Monday 11 SepIan Miller
Monday 25 SepYvonne Wilson
Monday 9 OctAndrew De Garis
Monday 23 OctRos De Garis
Monday 6 NovKen Parcell
Monday 20 NovIan Miller
Monday 4 DecTed Manka
Monday 18 DecYvonne Wilson

2023 roster - refer to Len

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2022-23 Club Committees
Directors
Community:
Ros De Garis (D), Gary West, Stephanie Thorpe, Brian White, Sue Lockwood, Yvonne Wilson.
Youth:
Robin Weissel (D), Ian Miller, Brian Thomas, Susan Kendle, Denis Ralph, Scott Anderson.
Club Image & Communications:
Ted Manka (D), Andrew De Garis, Lyn Grant, Neil Butler, Rosie Erasmus.
International & Foundation: 
Ken Parcell (D), Charles Camilleri, Alan Raggatt, Peter Shaw, Len Loechel.
Vocational & Environment:
Alison Howlett (D), Barry Dixon, Barbara Hay, Brenda Butler, Kevern Kendle.
Webmaster:
Robin Weissel.
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Meeting Responsibilities
Chair meeting
 
Banner management
 
Sergeant At Arms
 
Name tags
 
Guest speaker management
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
Secretary
 
Public Officer
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Community Service
 
Child Protection Officer
 
Youth Service
 
Club Administration
 
International Service
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Club Webmaster
 
Executive Secretary/Director
 
Vocational & Environment
 
Sponsors

City of Charles Sturt

ALH Venues

Beyond Bank

Adelaide Brighton Cement

Golden North

Olgas Fine Foods

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Bartley Terrace
West Lakes Shore, SA 5020
Australia
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