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AGENDA - 13 May

MEETING #2481

18:30

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."
 
Apologies:
 
Guests: 
 
Toast to Australia:
 
International toast:
 
Heads & Tails

18:30

reports

19:00

dinner

19:20

guest speaker

Bill singleton - my life in rotary

19:50

close

 
 
SECRETARY REPORT - Barbara
  • incoming correspondence
 
TREASURER REPORT - Steve
Done
  • Paid Centurion donation $2700
  • District Grant
    - Paid SSLSC $2497 for their training equipment as part of RI grant program
    - Received the $882 from RI as part of the grant paid to CHATs
  • Finalised a summary of Anzac BBQ costs for President Scott to present to the RSL
Coming up
  • Early days, but need to confirm on-going membership for next year
Ongoing
  • ntr
 
CLUB IMAGE AND COMMUNICATION - Tracey
 
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros 
Done
  • ntr
Coming up
  • Next NRM event "Behind Closed Doors" is 17/18 May - see Events Folder.
  • Next Bunnings BBQ Monday 2 June, with proceeds going to Westport Primary Fringedigenous event
  • Christmas fun for Kids Committee meeting 3 June after meeting.
  • Next Carousel 14/15 June
To do
 
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken
Done
 
District Grants
  • The last of the grant-based donations was made this week to the Semaphore SLSC. 
    Following that, the final reports for the two grants have been submitted to the District committee.
    As a result, the Club has already received a payment of $882 as half of the cost of the CHATS freezer.  We are waiting to receive a similar amount to cover part of the cost of the Semaphore SLSC CPR dummies. 
  • The Club has made a donation to Foundation of $2700 by paying for each member of the Club to be a Centurion, ie through a donation of AU$100 pp. 
International
  • Thanks to the 6 members who visited the RARE facility at Edinburgh on Saturday 10 May.
    refer to story below
Playground relocation project
  • Barbara will report progress to date.
 
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean
Done
  • ntr
Coming up
  • Change of date for Blanket Revolution from the 10 June due to the visit to Tonsley TAFE.
    Looking at either 22 or 29 July, will ask for general consensus at the next meeting.
  • 10 June visit to Tonsley TAFE,  need to know if we have the numbers interested in going together via a mini bus, or car pooling??? 
  • Looking into ways to move on unwanted possessions with the idea of keeping them out of landfill when looking to downsize.
     
To do
  • Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome
 
YOUTH REPORT - Andrew
Done
  • ntr
Coming up
  • Fringedigenous @ Westport Primary on Friday 6 June
  • Waiting on feedback from Seaton High re: RYPEN
To do
  • ntr
     
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele
  • on the WA Safari, but school next week!
  • Refer to story below for Week 3
  • Will be with us on 3 June for his last meeting.
    Flying back to Italy on Tuesday 10 June.
 
GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara
 
  • Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.


president's report

 
  • Contacted Alison Thomas and passed on our condolences as a Club, and let her know if she needs anything to reach out.
    Brian was obviously a much loved member of our Club, and will be dearly missed. 
    We will be in touch about funeral arrangements as we know them. I'm sure there will be a significant Rotary attendance. 
  • please note BBQ @ Ros & Andrew's home on Thursday with RC Wyndham (D9800). They will have 10 members from their Club over for the Multi District Impact Summit.
    Please update events Folder so catering arrangements can be finalised.

  • Please review the District Classifieds for events and opportunities in our District.

OTHER BUSINESS: 
 
Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians
  • The 2025 District Conference is different this year.
    Called the Multi District Impact Summit, in conjunction with D9800, Melbourne & environs
    Dates are 16, 17 & 18 May @ Morphettville Racecourse
  • Club BBQ with RC Wyndham (Werribee) on Thursday night 15 May @ roe & Andrew's home.
    Please notify your intention to attend in the Events Folder.
    Ros is on the Committee.
    RC Wyndham Newsletter will be circulated for perusal.
SERGEANT'S SESSION
  • $2 ea if 15 or more members
  • otherwise $3 ea

the four way test

 
 

RI Theme:

 

The Magic of Rotary

 
 
 

Monthly Focus

club image & communication

Chair
6 May - Alison
13 May - Scott
20 May - Tracey
27 May - Andrew
 
Speakers
May 13, 2025
My Life in Rotary
May 20, 2025
tbc
May 27, 2025
Club Assembly
Jun 03, 2025
last meeting with RCWL
Jun 10, 2025
Visit TAFE Tonsley
Jun 17, 2025
tbc
View entire list
Upcoming Events
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
May 13, 2025 6:30 pm
 
NRM - Behind Closed Doors
National Railway Museum
May 17, 2025 9:00 am –
May 18, 2025 4:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
May 20, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
May 27, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Bunnings BBQ Jun
Bunnings
Jun 02, 2025
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jun 03, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jun 10, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Carousel - Jun 14/15
Semaphore Foreshore
Jun 14, 2025 11:00 am –
Jun 15, 2025 5:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jun 17, 2025 6:30 pm
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Denis Ralph
May 5
 
Bill Singleton
May 17
 
Join Date
Brian White
May 1, 1985
40 years
 
Brian Thomas
May 4, 1988
37 years
 
Ros De Garis
May 13, 2004
21 years
 
Robin Weissel
May 16, 2017
8 years
 
Yvonne Wilson
May 24, 2022
3 years
 
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Stories
Vale Rotarian Brian Thomas
So much given, a true Rotarian.
 
Brian and Alison have been part of Rotary for over 37 years.
 
We will miss him dearly.
 
 
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RARE volunteering
Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment (RARE, formally Donations In Kind) in SA operates a warehouse in Edinburgh. It takes materials and equipment from hospitals, nursing homes and corporates to send overseas to needy communities. Rotary assists in raising funds to cover transport costs, as well as helping to maintain, sort and pack items.
 
RARE is part of Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS).
 
RCWL heartily supports the continuing work of RARE, firstly by volunteer attendance at Edinburgh 3 times every year and also by making annual donations to RARE towards the many administrative costs it faces. 
The members of West Lakes were delighted to present RARE administrator, David Cockshell, the sum of $500 from the Club with our best wishes and admiration for the wonderful work undertaken by the RARE organization.
 
  
 
On Saturday 10 May, 6 members visited the RARE facility at Edinburgh to assist the regular volunteers in the many chores that are required to prepare the various equipment stored there for ongoing distribution to their overseas destinations.
While Andrew was busily scrub clearing, Alison Ros and Tracey were sorting and stacking towels and bedding from the haberdashery container.  Meanwhile, Barry and Ken stacked medical equipment, before moving on to toys.
After their active morning, Alison, Tracey, Barry and Ken called in to the Slug and Lettuce Pub for a very enjoyable lunch. 
 
  
 
  
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Sam's RYE WA Safari - week 3

DAY 12 – CORAL BAY

Wednesday 7th May (Half the group each day on whale tour)

6.45am wake up, have breakfast and prepare for a Swim with Whale-Shark Tour if you add on this option. (*please see additional note) at 7.50am. The 8-hour trip aboard the charter boat with upstairs and downstairs is a perfect way to view one of the few places in the world that these big beautiful Whale Sharks choose to visit. The trip includes snorkeling experience in beautiful coral gardens with a variety of reef fish and often turtles. The spotter plane then searches out the whale sharks and the experienced crew does their best to get you close to these magnificent creatures in the water.

As you are on the water all day so sun screen, water bottles, towel, long sleeve shirts in case its cool once you are out the water.…. morning tea will be provided and lunch, but if you have more of an appetite, take your fruit from the camp; This day will include:

• Optional Whale-Shark tour, 4 hour Catamaran sail and snorkel or 2 hour Glass bottom boat tours if you wish too (*these tours have additional costs and needs to be booked upon the booking of this trip)

• Free day to relax, swim, games or clothes washing if not on any tours

• Fishing or snorkeling with Mark along the colourful coral coast close to the shore

Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner - Showers – Toilets

 

DAY 13 – CORAL BAY

Thursday 8th May

**THE SAME AS DAY 12**

This day will include these options:- Wale-Shark, or glass bottom boat tour if you wish to

• Free day to relax, swim, games or clothes washing if not on any tour

• Fishing or snorkeling with Mark along the colourful coral coast close to the shore

 

 

DAY 14 – CORAL BAY TO SOUTH OF CARNARVON 360KM

Friday 9th May

6am wake up, pack up camp and say goodbye to this paradise and head south towards Carnarvon, stopping off at the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum where we will have lunch and gain an understanding on what role this huge satellite dish once played in the space communication for NASA.

Carnarvon is an out of season food bowl that serves Perth, with its dry Mediterranean climate providing longer availability of fruit and vegetables throughout the year in the cooler winter months…

Then making our way South to Camp on the Wooramel River a seasonal dry river bed and Station Stay that will allow you to sit back Relax and soak up the warm Mineralized Artesian Water that comes out of the ground at 33 Degrees in a hot tub with a view over the landscape that will relax your mind as well as your body ….

This day will include:

• Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum

Wooramel River Mineralised Arteisan Hot Tubes

Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – No Showers – Toilets

 

DAY 15 – SOUTH OF CARNARVON TO DENHAM & MONKEY MIA 260KM

Saturday 10th May

6am wake up, pack up camp and head into Denham and Monkey Mia via the Stromatolites, which show a marine ecosystem that is the oldest form of life on the planet, and among reasons for Shark Bay’s World Heritage status.……When we arrive in Monkey Mia we will set up camp.

This day will include:

• Viewing of the Stromatolites

• Digeridoo and Storytelling night around the campfire with a knowledgeable local aboriginal leader (group one)

• Relax time for group two

Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Showers – Toilets

 

DAY 16 - MONKEY MIA

Sunday 11th May

6.30am wake up. We will have a special breakfast of cooked bacon and eggs. Be ready by 7.30am to make your way down to watch the feeding and interactions with the wild dolphins. The Ranger will give a talk and bring you down closer to the waters’ edge where some lucky people will be chosen to feed one of these amazing creatures ..... Following the dolphin feeding we will go canoeing along the coast to see what nature will show us and what marine life we can find along the way as we enter the National Park .... Bring your swimming gear, hat , sunscreen , snacks, water bottle. Snorkels provided, will have lunch on return ...... The afternoon will be free time for you to enjoy the facilities of the park.

This day will include:

• Wild dolphin feeding and Ranger talk

• Sea activities

• Digeridoo and storytelling night around the campfire with a knowledgeable local aboriginal leader (group two)

• Relax time for group one

Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Showers – Toilets

 

DAY 17 – MONKEY MIA TO BUSH CAMP 320km

Monday 12th May

7am wake up, breakfast, last chance before we leave for those who wish to see the dolphins again, all must be packed up with your bags loaded in the trailers by 9 am……We will be departing Monkey Mia by 9.30am and heading out via the natural wonder of Shell Beach, where the beach is covered with millions of tiny shells, not a grain of sand in sight! We will have lunch and then travel to our bush camp where weather permitting, we will have a campfire.

This day will include:

• Wild dolphin feeding and Ranger talk

• Visit to Shell Beach

Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Showers & Toilets AM only – Bush Shovel Toilet in the Arvo

 

 

DAY 18 – BUSH CAMP TO KALBARRI 80KM

Tuesday 13th May

5am wake up, breakfast, pack up and to leave by 6.30am sharp. We will be heading into Kalbarri National Park, known for its beautiful Gorges, this is where we will find our next adventure.

Pushing our boundaries and fears, finding strength and confidence as we abseil over the edge of a small gorge, looking at the different colours of the sandstone layers that have made this weathered landscape……Then to Natures Window where we have lunch and see this beautiful phenomenon caused by natures’ erosion. On our way to camp at the Big River Ranch we will venture to the Skywalk for a look over the edge on this recently completed engineering wonder.

This day will include:

• Abseiling

• Hiking to Natures Window

• Skywalk

Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Showers – Toilets

 

 
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RCWL 1 TB Filing System
Files - who wants to keep and where are they?
 
Jean's shed, Peter's house, various computers etc.
 
PE Robin has agreed to be the conduit to save our files & memories into the Cloud. As part of our MicroSoft subscription we have a 1 terabyte (TB) cloud storage plan. 1 TB is a lot of data
[1,024 gigabytes (GB) or 1,099,511,627,776 bytes, whatever they are].
 
 
 
 
 
The Board are the guinea pigs, and have received a link to gain access to the New RCWL Storage Filing System.
 
They will commence “Moving” any files on personal computers to the RCWL system.
 
It is important that the main filing storage is on the Cloud as personal PC can fail. It is also important that Club Documents and Photos are not ‘lost’
 
Attached is a current screen shot of the filing system so far.
 
It is possible to add appropriate directories as needed. For example, if you have files that are to be determined later, they can be saved (Under your name) in the Directory “To Be Sorted”. Other Photos and Documents can be stored in the appropriate directory.
 
Robin envisages that documents currently in ClubRunner can be transferred to the new system. This is a medium-term goal.

All members are encouraged to gather any Files or Photos on to a USB and bring in to each meeting so that they can be uploaded to the storage system. 

This will be a great benefit for our Club moving forward and will also assist the 50 year committee research. 

If you are unsure how to put your files on a USB please see Robin, (or perhaps a grandchild). 

After the electronic files are collected we will then discuss gathering Old physical Documents  and photos and how to convert them to electronic storage. 

Please remember, (to facilitate return of your USB), bring your files in on Tuesday night with your name attached to the USB
 
 
Robin is available to assist anyone who may have data/files that need to be transferred.
 
Well done Robin!
 
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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)
 
 
WEST LAKES ROTARY CLUB INC 
       
 Meals on Wheels Roster  2024MondaysRound 4
  99 Baynes Place, cnr Langham Place, adj Rail Station Glen
Please phone 8447 5171 by 9-00am on the day to confirm attendance  
Contact Katrina        0419 284 525katrina@mealsonwheelssa.org.au  
Otherwise use cab and charge to West Lakes Rotary Club Inc   
  PO Box 7287    
  WEST LAKES 5021    
       
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MAY      
 26Ted    
JUNE9Public Holiday    
 23Yvonne    
JULY7Andrew    
 21Ros    
AUGUST4     
 18     
SEPTEMBER  2     
 16     
       
       
RESERVES Ted Manka0414 978 454   
  Len Loechel0423 981 474   
  Andrew De Garis0408 803 421   
       
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Members on leave
Please update at front of Events Folder
 
 
 
 
May
- Sammy (most)
- Ros & Andrew (part)
- Bill (part)
- Robin (part)
- Brian W (part)
 
June
 
 
 
 
 
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Meeting Chair - Committees

 

May               Club Image & Communication

June:             Environment & Vocation 

changeover

July:              tbc

August:         tbc

 
Responsibilities
 
Manage
- banners (pre & post meeting)
- name tags
microphone, collect from Bar. Ensure that volume level is set at least to 75, and test inside meeting room.
 
Liaise with the Guest Speaker Coordinator to meet and greet Guest Speaker, arrange for introduction, introduce to other members
- Arrange meal for Guest speaker, cost to the RCWL account (so that Steve can pay later on)
 
Chair meeting
- manage timeliness
- organise meal delivery
 
Arrange Sergeant At Arms (as appropriate)
 
Liaise with President to close meeting.
 
 
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ClubRunner - how to use the mobile App
ClubRunner is a program used by Rotary worldwide to manage stories, minutes, documents, photos and membership information.
 
You can access via the web from a computer, but there is also an Application (App) that can be loaded onto a mobile device (phone, tablet etc).
Accessing the App provides a wealth of information at your fingertips.
 
the following link takes you to a presentation which is a step-by-step process to load and use the App
 
If you do not know your Username, please have a look at the front page inside the Events Folder - there is a list of all RCWL usernamessmiley
RCWL QR codes
The QR code will take you to our website! You will see latest stories and photos from member activities.
 
Can't access ClubRunner? Andrew sent you an email with brief instructions of how to log-in. See him if you're having problems, he can reset your password.
  
 
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Child Protection Officer
 
Youth Service
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Club Webmaster
 
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