2023-07-18 Newsletter CR (Jul 12, 2023)

Agenda - 18 July

meeting #2390

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

Treasurer report - Len

Club Image & Communications - Scott

Upcoming Events

Issues

Community & Fundraising report - Ros

Upcoming events

NRM Family Fair 21-24 July
Carousel 29-30 July
Meals on Wheels (Ken 31 July)
Bunnings BBQ 7 Aug
Science & Engineering Challenge BBQ 10 Aug

Issues

Scooter progress
Xmas Fun for Kids meeting
2024 District Conference @ Loxton

International report - Andrew

Upcoming events

picking a date for DIK @ Edinburgh

Issues

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

Vocation & Environment - Alison

Upcoming events

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

Issues

Re-schedule fence post painting at Monarto Safari Park
Need input from other committee members as so far all ideas have been mine
Regular committee meetings to keep the continuity going within the group
Vocational focus as we haven’t done this yet – maybe a site visit to somewhere?

Youth report - Robin

Upcoming events

Outbound Youth Exchange Applicant - District interview process has begun.
RYDA - Nazareth College have withdrawn from attending this year’s scheduled event.
RYPEN - 1 to 3 September 2023
Due to unprecedented demand, RYPEN – METRO is currently at capacity, as of Sunday 2 July 2023.
RYLA - 23 to 29 September 2023 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Applications now Open and will close on 15 August.
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.

Issues

Peace Poles - Awaiting West Lakes Shore School response.

Program - tbc

Pres Rosie working with Directors to align Club focus with Rotary International, as this will then assist in mapping out speaker schedule
Any ideas for speakers welcome

Other Business - various

Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians

- Andrew spoke on End Polio at RC Stirling & RC Magill Sunrise!

- Note RC Henley Beach Quiz night on 22 July @ Grange Bowling Club. If you're interested, please book in Events folder, we might have enough for a team!