2024-10-15 Newsletter CR (Oct. 14, 2024)

Agenda - 15 October

meeting #2454

6:30 pm

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."

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE

Apologies: Alan, Susan, Bob, Brian Mac, Ken, Sue, Alison

GUESTS:

Toast to the People of Australia

International Toast

Heads & Tails

6:30 PM

reports

7:00 PM

DINNER

7:20 PM

Club assembly

7:50 pm

Pres Scott's final address before he goes on leave

close

SECRETARY REPORT - vacant

ntr

TREASURER REPORT - Steve

Done

NRM Café Car 12&13 October
- Gross sales $1,272
- Net profit $1,066 (assuming all costs are in !!)
= 84% Profit

Coming up

Board to consider the Beyond Bank Term Deposit $6,359, due to mature 9 November 2024:
1. to reinvest for another 6 months, or 12 months
2. to delay reinvesting (transfer cash to the Beyond Bank Community Account) pending close out of the Christmas Fun for Kids function (ensuring monies are available should there be a need)

CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION - Tracey

Online Platforms updated with photo of NRM duties
Photo available here: https://www.rotaryclubofwestlakes.com/PhotoAlbums/national-railway-museum
This Committee will be decorating the venue at The Bartley for our Christmas function

COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros

Done

National Railway Museum - Heritage weekend
great outcome, thanks to all

Coming up

next Carousel 2/3 November
next Bunnings BBQ Monday 4 November

To do

Christmas Fun for Kids, Sunday 1 December
refer to Flyer below

INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken away until late Oct

World End Polio Day 24 October
End Polio Movie night @ Kensington Regal Theatre
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RARE volunteer day 23 Nov.

VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean

Done

Coming up

Environment
Tennyson Dunes Open day this weekend, Sunday 20 October
When: between 10.00am - 3.00pm
Where: southern carpark, Tennyson Dunes, Military Road, Tennyson
We will be borrowing a BBQ from Largs Bay with thanks to Andrew and Ros for collecting this, and to Gary for helping to organise the sausages, bread and onions. Looking forward to a great day.
Blanket Revolution
We are still in contact with the drycleaner in regards to recycle of blankets it is just waiting for when there is a supply ready, thanks to Brian for keeping in touch.

To do

Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome

YOUTH REPORT - Andrew

Done

Coming up

LeFevre High - Setting up meet'n'greet w/c 21 October

To do

West Lakes Shore School end of year break-up BBQ Tuesday 3 December

YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele

Done

South East
3 nights at Naracoorte Caravan Park
Tue - travelling after picking up mate Tommaso
Wed - Robe via Kingston. A very quick dip (water was verry cold). Drive back via Penola
Thu - Victoria Fossil cave, then 2hr Adventure Caving in the Stick/Tomato cave
Fri - back to Adelaide, via hospital to see Ros & Andrew's new grandson!
Packed up and moved to Neil & Julia Merkel for 5 weeks

Coming up

Starting Term 4, and attending RC Henley Beach

GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara

Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.

president's report

Expressions of interest for 50 year Anniversay Committee
If you wish to be involved in the 50 year Anniversary Committee, or even one aspect of the planning (events, history, etc) please let Scott know

OTHER BUSINESS:

Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians

SERGEANT'S SESSION