2023-08-08 Newsletter CR (Aug 04, 2023)

Agenda - 8 August

meeting #2393

6:30

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 and guests."

Record of Attendance

Apologies:

Guests:

Toast to the People of Australia - Chair

International Toast - Peter Shaw

Heads & Tails - Brian White

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Secretary Report - Lyn is away

Treasurer report - Len

34% of members have paid full yearly dues
remember $110 for 6 mths, or $215 for full year
payment into Admin, please include Name
BSB 105 142
a/c 532 006 340

Club Image & Communications - Scott

Done

If you would like to see anything in particular posted on Facebook, then let Scott know

Coming up

In the process of updating the Club website, and integrating with social media

To do

Reminder that if anyone does NOT want their photos on social media or the website please advise Scott or Rosie privately

Community & Fundraising report - Ros

Done

Commenced booking accom for 2024 District Conference @ Loxton
Bunnings BBQ 7 Aug - net ~$1,000! thanks to all
In future need more assistance to clean up please.

Coming up

Bunnings BBQ 4 September

To do

other fundraising ideas?

International report - Andrew

Done

Investigating District Grant for installing Tracking Technology into AED's

Coming up

Picking a date for DIK @ Edinburgh

T0 do

Fundraising goals for RCWL into MyRotary?
for End Polio, Foundation, International projects

Vocation & Environment - Alison

Done

Watchhouse Wardrobe
Visited PA police station and have outlined the project & what the club wants to achieve.
Then will look to set a date for clothing collection, sorting & distribution (suggestions?)

Coming up

Bee hotel to be given to Frederick Miller Community Garden (Semaphore Park) Sunday 13 Aug
Alison to give quick chat to the group on the day

To do

Re-schedule fence post painting at Monarto Safari Park
Investigations possibility of "Watchhouse Wardrobe" utilising good, recycled clothing from members

Youth report - Robin

Done

Outbound Youth Exchange Applicant - Abby O'Brien (Karen & Shaun) has been selected for ITALY!
Awaiting new information on things like Blazer, female councillor etc.

Coming up

Science & Engineering Challenge @ Findon 8-11 August, please make contact with Ruth Conry on 0401 719 975
RYLA - 23 to 29 September 2023 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Applications now Open and will close on 15 August.
Reminder email sent to all members to help identify suitable applicant.
SCIENCE Experience - For Year 9&10, 21 to 23 November 2023
Best to Apply before 20 October 2023
NYSF - Next is January 2024.
Applications close 31 July 2023
Students apply to Rotary for funding.

To do