"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
merilyn russell - interplast update
19:50
close
SECRETARY REPORT - Barbara
incoming correspondence
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Done
Election BBQ & cake stall
gross - $3,419, net $3,046
BBQ Bunnings
gross $1,152, net $884
Coming up
To finalise and pay - Club Centurian at $100 per member = $2,700
Early days, but need to confirm on-going membership for next year
International Volunteering day @ RARE this Saturday, Edinburgh Parks
- currently we have 4-6 confirmed
please update Events Folder
Playground to the Philippines Project
Barbara will report progress to date.
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT- Jean
Done
ntr
Coming up
Blanket rolling on 10 June cancelled
Will need to find another date for our next Blanket Revolution due to clash with our proposed visit the Tonsley TAFE.
More details to come re this visit.
So may be the next date for Blanket Revolution will need to be 8 July?. Will confirm during the meeting.
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
Contact made with year group leaders at LeFevre High School, now to set up meet'n'greet
Coming up
Fringedigenous BBQ for Westport Primary @ Friday 6 June
Waiting on feedback from Seaton High re: RYPEN
To do
ntr
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele
on the WA Safari!
Refer to story below for Week 2
GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara
Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.
president's report
Last week we had an incident in the Function Room, with a chair breaking, sending one of our Members to the floor!
The Bartley Incident Form was completed, and there have been discussions with their management.
The District Insurance Officer was also informed.
Please be careful on how you sit on the chairs!
Thank you to those who volunteered at each BBQ over the past week, particularly those Club Friends who lent a hand.
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 @ De Garis' residence.
Please notify your intention to attend in the Events Folder.
Ros is on the Committee.
RC Wyndham Newsletter will be circulated for perusal.
At least the 4th sausage & cake stall held by the Club for Election Day.
Alison got up early to bag the spot at the polling exit, and then stage managed events during the day.
Starting with 20 trays plus leftovers of about 6 trays from ANZAC, there were at least 2 runs to Foodland who would have been happy with their snag and bread sales for the day.
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A brilliant result for the Club.
We are really indebted to those Friends of Rotary who stepped in at the last moment to cover for the member shortfall.
All costs were covered by the sausage sales, clearing about $1,500. Treasurer Steve has been trying to understand the numbers, however in/outs from ANZAC, who paid what and for how much.....
A slow start to the morning! Breakfast starting from 7.30am. After breakfast, pack-up all the camp to be ready to leave as the morning unfolds.
This day will include:
Showering in the morning before Departure if you choose too, It NEEDS to be done early
So everyone can help pack up together an avoid waiting for people and a late departure..
After setting up our new bush camp activities will follow
Collecting of fire wood an Learning to starting a fire using different methods….
Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Toilet -Showers MORNING Only - then Arvo Bush Shovel Toilets
Day 6 - BUSH CAMP TO KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK Via NEWMAN310KM
Thursday 1st May
Wake up at 5.00am have breakfast, pack up for A departure at 6.40am We continue our Journey north into Mt Newman where we will top up on food and fuel supplies before continuing our Journey north into Karijini N/P for our Natures Bath under the water falls ….
This day will include:
Top up with Supplies , Swim /Bath under the water falls , walking of Dales Gorge…
Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Bush toilet
Day 7 – KARIJINI TO KARIJINI / HANCOCK GORGE /HAND RAIL POOL 65KM
Friday 2nd May
6 am wake up, breakfast and pack up on the Buses by 7.30 am ready to travel through Karijini and walk the timeless Gorges where we witness and feel there endless beauty. See what secrets nature reveals to you from this ancient land that may help you on your own life’s journey / path to travel within yourself helping to reflect on life’s direction……
This day will include:
• Walking of Gorges
• Swimming
3 Way look out
Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Toilets -showers
Day 8 - ECO RETREAT – HAMERSLEY GORGE – TOM PRICE 160KM
Saturday 3rd May
6 am wake up, cooked breakfast of bacon and eggs, pack up and drive out to Hamersley Gorge, swimming and having fun adventuring down and through this spectacular Gorge and its Rock formation to see what we can find….….
This day will include:
• Hiking
• Hamersley Gorge
• Swimming
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner – Toilets
Day 9 - TOM PRICE TO TOM PRICE
Sunday 4th May
Wake up at INSPIRATIONAL 4.30 am!! To take on the challenge of climbing Mt Jarndunmunha, worth the effort seeing its 360 degree stunning views from the top and the colours that come through at sunrise, that will help push your personal limits on this 1128m climb above sea level ……Once witnessing the start of the day, as the sun makes its climb, energizing our views and inspiration of our achievement, we make our way down to breakfast at the camp. We will then get ready to go on a guided tour of an open cut mine, exporting one of Australia`s main exports, Iron Ore, The opportunity to learn the scale and product of these open cut mines and what goes on in the mine, a one and half hour
Mine tour …….
This day will include:
• Climb Mt Jarndunmunha, a 1128m climb
Mine tour
Time to wash cloths
Relaxing after noon
Swimming pool Available
Wifi and Phone Reception
Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner – Toilets – Showers
Day 10 – TOM PRICE TO CORAL BAY 480km
Monday 5th May
6 am wake up, breakfast, pack up camp and continue west to the pristine Coral Bay to enjoy the sun sets at the coast, swimming, snorkeling, the option to swim with the whale sharks Enjoying these next 3 and a bit days down time to absorb this paradise ….catch up on clothes washing for those who still need to ….
This will be a long flat journey across the land, time to reflect and feel the differences in energy shift from the time you have left Perth to the unfolding of this journey. The expectation to the realizations and Values within yourself that may have stirred from feelings that Country has disclosed helping to ground you and turn on a light, showing a path in some way….
This day will include:
Free time
• Swimming
• Sunset at the coast.
Breakfast –Lunch –Dinner – Showers - Toilets
DAY 11 - CORAL BAY
Tuesday 6th May
FREE DAY….
Sun baking , Swimming , Snorkeling , Washing of Clothes
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.
Rotary Club of West Lakes members are invited to the -
2025 Multi-District Impact Summit to be held in the Wolf Blass "The Man" Event Centre at the Morphettville Race Course, May 16 - 18, 2025.
The Summit will be a collaborative gathering of Rotarians from our District 9510, and District 9800 (Victoria).
This promises to be an impactful event and enriching experience with the program planned.
What’s in Store for You?
Dynamic Speakers: Hear from our leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of Rotary and beyond.
Panel and Breakout Sessions: Engage in meaningful conversations on critical issues affecting our communities and ways Rotarians can make a difference together.
Hands on Projects: Engage in a project which will change lives
Interactive Showcase: Explore exciting projects and initiatives from both Districts, sparking ideas for your own club and community group’s new project.
Gala Dinner: Enjoy a night of fellowship, celebration, and entertainment in a vibrant setting.
Networking Rotary Foundation Breakfast: Begin Sunday by connecting with like-minded Rotarians and leaders,
Polio Walk: Celebrate Rotary’s International continued efforts to eradicate polio.
The 2025 Multi-District Impact Summit is more than an event; it’s an opportunity to connect with Rotarians across Districts, shareyour experiences andlearnfrom others.
Being part of the Multi-District Impact Summit will energize your commitment to service above self and together, we’ll create new partnerships, ignite fresh ideas, and continue to grow the impact of Rotary.
I would be thrilled to see you there and encourage you to bring fellow club Rotarians and friends along. Let’s make this a landmark event for our districts and an unforgettable moment in Rotary history.
Together, we can turn inspiration into action. Thank you for your continued dedication to Rotary’s mission, and we look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Multi-District Impact Summit!
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