2024-09-03 Newsletter CR (Aug. 31, 2024)

Agenda - 3 SEPTEMBER

meeting #2448

6:30 pm

RCWL Invocation

"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 and guests."

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE

Apologies: Tracey, Jane, Alan, Susan, Westy, Scott

GUESTS:

Toast to the People of Australia

International Toast

Heads & Tails

6:40 PM

Rob mclennan - dv walk

7:10 PM

DINNER

7:30 PM

Reports

SECRETARY REPORT - vacant

ntr

TREASURER REPORT - Steve

Done

Bunnings BBQ net profit $872
97% of members have paid their dues

Coming up

Trial balance conducted using new software

CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION - Tracey

Thank you to Alison for taking on the role of managing our Club's content for the Rotary Classifieds
Our Facebook page has reached 6000 people in the past 90 days and we have 220 followers.
Our Instagram page has grown to 380 followers, with the majority being international Rotary Clubs.
Work on the Welcome Packs for prospective new Club members is set to begin in October.
All aspects of the Club Projects section on the website will be completed in October.

COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros

Done

Bunnings BBQ
very windy, however Bunnings (Nicole) set up the tent so there was no backing down
quiet, but with big orders led to all 15 trays being cooked/sold
Net $872 for the day

Coming up

Weekend Bunnings BBQ - Sat 21 September!
could do with a few more - it will be busy
please check Events Folder, 4/5 per shift
Carousel for 21/22 September, pls check folder
Christmas Fun for Kids Committee meeting
Wednesday 4 Sept, Bartley Hotel @1600

To do

Christmas Fun for Kids, Sunday 1 December

INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken

International
heading off for in-depth international view of....(for 6 weeks)

VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean

Done

Coming up

Vocational
Barbara is working on scheduling members who have not done their life my job talk yet, please help her with this..
Environment
ntr

To do

Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome

YOUTH REPORT - Andrew

Done

ntr.

Coming up

26 September, Westport Primary musical " Crikey Down Under" @ Christian Family Centre.
Members have been offered VIP seating!
See Andrew for free tickets.
Still to set up meet'n'greet with LeFevre High
RYPEN applications are open until 14 October. Suitable for 14-17yo students. Cost is $425 pp.
1-3 November. Please promote.

To do

West Lakes Shore School end of year break-up BBQ Tuesday 3 December

YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele

Done

week 5 over
homework is getting busier, getting some test results back (Maths, Science)
went to the Adelaide Show with friends

Coming up

two days off this week, Pupil Free Day & Show Day!

GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara

Club Assembly last week.
Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.

president's report

Club Assembly

Thank you for the open engagement from all members.
Expressions of interest for 50 year Anniversay Committee
If you wish to be involved in the 50 year Anniversary Committee, or even one aspect of the planning (events, history, etc) please let Scott know

OTHER BUSINESS:

Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians

SERGEANT'S SESSION