2024-12-10 Newsletter CR (Dec. 07, 2024)

Agenda - 10 December

meeting #2462

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: Alan, Susan, Jane, Tracey, Andrew, Denis

Guests:

Toast to the People of Australia

International Toast

Heads & Tails

6:30 PM

invocation

club reports

7:00 pm

dinner

7:20 pm

guest speaker

karen anderson

"escape to better foundation"

7:50 pm

president & close

SECRETARY REPORT - vacant

ntr

TREASURER REPORT - Steve

Done

The weekend was quite successful:
- Christmas Fun for Kids Sales: $3,082
  (BBQ $1,370, Ice Creams $1,191, Raffle $520)
- Bunnings BBQ: Sales $1,274
- West Lakes Shore School BBQ: Sales $2,192

Coming up

Upcoming Xmas dinner
- $40 per member or $80 per member and their partner/guest
- $45 per guest – other Rotary clubs, non-sponsors
We have only received payment for 23 people coming to the Christmas dinner so far – can you please advise and pay urgently if you are coming – happy for cash or direct deposit to our Admin account
We need to advise the Bartley
Need all members to confirm, or otherwise, by 17 Dec if they are wanting to remain as members of the Club

Ongoing

Members to advise their ongoing membership for Jan to Jun 2025 – numbers required to report to Rotary for Rotary International and RDU fees – require numbers by mid December
Members who paid half the annual fee earlier this year, the balance of $120 is due by end January - PLEASE

CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION - Tracey

The new Club tablecloth is on its way.
Christmas Fun For Kids photos available here: https://www.rotaryclubofwestlakes.com/PhotoAlbums/christmas-fun-for-kids-2024
Updated Website Home Page here: https://www.rotaryclubofwestlakes.com/

COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros

Done

ntr

Coming up

next Carousel 14/15 December (1100 - 1900)
next EXTRA Bunnings BBQ Monday 21 December, please check folder.
This will be a very busy day, so we will need at least 4 and one rotating backup for each shift.

To do

have a rest... and then
2025 Bunnings BBQ on Monday 6 January!
Please update Events Folder

INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken

District Grant
District Grants Committee have confirmed that both of our applications have been approved. Conversations with Rose Darling and Semaphore SLSC have indicated the suggested items for purchase are still required by each group. They will each now go ahead and buys those items, then send copies of invoices to us for reimbursement. I will then arrange times for suitable group photos with relevant giant cheques and items in the background for publicity and final reports back to the Foundation.
International
Playground relocation project
Playground inspected at RARE. Still working with the Rotary Group in the Philippines to determine their needs for Playground and other material to send in suitable sized container to a suitably deserving school.

VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean

Done

ntr

Coming up

Environment
Ros included a great "which bin" segment in the Christmas Fun for Kids. Mayor Angela led the discussion, and she was stoked to be involved!
Do you know "which bin"?

To do

Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome

YOUTH REPORT - Andrew

Done

West Lakes Shore School end of year break-up BBQ
a very successful event, we had to buy more snags and ended up cooking ~600
Unfortunately members present to help were a little light on
Westport Primary School graduation on Friday 6 December - a vibrant, engaging evening. Certainly worthwhile attending!

Coming up

West Lakes Shore School graduation Tuesday 10 December @1815 for 1830-2000

To do

Continue to attempt engagement with LeFevre High and Seaton High Schools.

YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele (here)

Helped again with snag serving skills on Tuesday
Spending time with mate Tommaso and Aurelia who leave 18 & 20 December respectively before heading off to Port Victoria with the O'Briens over Christmas
Looking forward to a warm Christmas
(current daily max in Milan ~+4-6C!)

YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Abby (Milan)

nil update

GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara

Tonight's guest speaker is Karen Anderson of
Escape to Better Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation focusing on pre-crisis intervention for victim-survivors of domestic violence.
Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.
Starting to add to 2025!