"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
18:40
guest speakers
ryan & kyla - Westport primary
19:10
dinner
19:30
reports
19:50
close
SECRETARY REPORT - Barbara
incoming correspondence
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Done
Anzac BBQ - grossed $1,607 sales - final cost to be determined
NRM - grossed $713 sales - cost $174 plus drinks
Paid Clubrunner fee - AUD$736
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
Ongoing
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CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION- Tracey
Updated social media with updates and photos from the ANZAC Day BBQ on Friday and Bub's birthday at the National Railway Museum on Sunday.
Tracey met with Courtney at The Bartley last week and confirmed with her that they can provide a Bluetooth speaker for use in our meeting room each Tuesday night. Following this, Tracey visited JB Hi-Fi and consulted with a sound expert, who recommended a suitable Bluetooth system for purchase. The cost is well below our budget. We now require Board approval and hope to finalise this soon.
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros
Done
thank you to all who braved the early morning at the ANZAC Day BBQ @ Semaphore RSL
we were fortunate with the weather
also many thanks to the members from CHATS who again provided good support
875 through the NRM gate at Bub's Birthday
Just over $700 gross, not bad for first activity for the year
Next event is on 17/18 May - see Events Folder.
Coming up
Election Day cake stall/BBQ - confirmed
Bunnings monthly Monday BBQ
Westy, Ros and Andrew will be away for both events, please provide support as we are short on a number of shifts
District Grant
received invoice for training mannequin from Semaphore SLSC.
We need to make a donation to the Rotary Foundation as part of the requirement to acquit the District Grant
International
Volunteering day @ RARE, Edinburgh Parks - Saturday 10 May, currently we have 6 confirmed
Coming up
Playground to the Philippines Project
Barbara will report progress to date.
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT- Jean
Done
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Coming up
Blanket rolling on 10 June @5:30pm for the last 3 bags collected last time.
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
Guest speakers Ryan & Kyla to speak on Westport's Fringedigenous event..
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
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YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele
disappointingly slept in for the ANZAC BBQ
and now has flown the coop to the WA Safari!
Refer to story below
GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara
Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.
president's report
thank you to those who braved the cool, early start for the ANZAC RSL BBQ.
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.
Ros is on the Committee.
RC Wyndham Newsletter will be circulated for perusal.
DAY 1 – DEPARTURE ( MIDLAND ) TO STATION STAY 505 km
Saturday 26 April
7.30 am sharp we head North East out of Perth via Bindoon and its rolling hills. We enter into the cropping farm lands of wheat, canola and other grain crops. Then via Wubin landscape will open up into Station grazing country where remote farms can get up to 250,000 acres in size or 1011 km squared in area; a good excuse when playing outside not to have heard your Mum calling you to come in for dinner….!!! We will end our days’ travel camping at a local Station around Paynes Find.
This day will include:
• A group introduction with orientation activities followed with a demonstration of pitching a tent and briefing of camp organizational procedures which will assist setting up and packing away camp flow smoothly to allow a fun and enjoyable experience.
Lunch - Dinner – Showers - Toilets
Day 2 – STATION STAY TO KARALUNDI 332 KM
Sunday 27 April
6 am wake up as it is our first day to pack up the camp. We will have an early breakfast to get the day under way; as well as making the most of our time to create experiences and memories……
This day will include:
• A tour through Mount Magnet pastoral and gold mining museum with a chance to pan for gold
• Setting up camp at Karalundi
Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner - Showers – Toilets
Day 3 - KARALUNDI
Monday 28April
7 am wake up for breakfast ready to experience Karalundi. Karalundi is a remote boarding college for indigenous Australian Students 60km North of Meekatharra.
This day will include:
• A day of connecting and exchanging of life experiences…..
Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner - Showers – Toilets
Day 4 - KARALUNDI
Tuesday 29April
A day of connecting and exchanging of life experiences….
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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