2025-02-04 Newsletter CR (Jan. 28, 2025)

AGENDA - 4 february

MEETING #2467

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

18:40

fellowship

(guest speaker has covid)

19:10

dinner

19:30

reports

19:50

close

SECRETARY REPORT - Barbara

ntr

TREASURER REPORT - Steve

Done

Coming up

Need ideas of who to donate our fundraising to?
See Board members.

Ongoing

CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION - Tracey

Updated online platforms and website with guest speaker, Joan Watson's presentation to the club. https://rotaryclubofwestlakes.com/PhotoAlbums/guest-speakers

COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros

Done

Thanks to those who had put up their hand for Bunnings - a hot weather policy is being formulated

Coming up

BBQ for JDRF on 23 Feb?
next Bunnings BBQ on Monday 3 March
We have been awarded a couple of weekend BBQs at Bunnings in addition to our normal first Mondays
- Sat 22 March, and
- Sat 21 June
Please update Events Folder

To do

INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken

District Grant
Working through items for purchase are still required by each group.
Playground to the Philippines Project
ntr.

VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean

Done

ntr

Coming up

Environment
Have set 11 February @5pm for rolling blankets for our “Blanket Revolution” project. Working with Brian W to pick up the blankets from the dry cleaners on the 11^th.

Nescafe a have a recycle program for their coffee pods. Jean & Barbara will be talking on next week.

To do

Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome

YOUTH REPORT - Andrew

Done

Coming up

To do

Continue to attempt engagement with LeFevre High and Seaton High Schools.

YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele (here)

apart from jogging, and going to the gym, School tends to get in the way....

GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara

Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.

president's report

welcome back!

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
We are considering a Club BBQ and how we might meet up with another Club(s). Suggestions welcome.
Ros is on the Committee.

SERGEANT'S SESSION