2023-09-26 Newsletter CR (Sep 19, 2023)

Agenda - 26 september

meeting #2400

6:30 pm

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

Done

Coming up

Continue posting

To do

any ideas from members gratefully received

Community & Fundraising report - Ros

Done

Carousel next week-end 21 & 22 October
Please note the Spring season times are now 2 x 3h shifts each day (11:00 - 17:00)
Summer shift will start 2 & 3 December,
3 x 3.5h (11:00 to 21:30)

Coming up

Bunnings BBQ @ 2 October
Due to some slight technical errors, we could not commission our BBQ trailer on Saturday. We may look at another opportunity...
Referendum democracy sausage BBQ @ 14 October, Ted is lodging application
Need items for Cake stall (thanks Susan K)
Please check the Events Folder

To do

Christmas Fun for Kids - Sunday 10 December
PLEASE KEEP THIS DATE FREE!
Commenced booking accom for 2024 District Conference @ Loxton, please update Events folder
Gerry Ancone Award is progressing in the furniture design or skilling vocation for final year students with USA and a commercial manufacturer.

International report - Andrew

Done

Liaising with local centres for opportunities where AED Tracking Technology can be installed.
(District Grant)
City of Charles Sturt won't light up for End Polio:(

Coming up

Unfortunately we will have to change our DIK volunteer visit back to Sat 28 October. I have been advised that the power will be shut off on Sat 4 November for annual testing requirements.

To do

End Polio Now movie - two options possible

Vocation & Environment - Alison

Done

Watchhouse Wardrobe sorting & collation completed on Saturday.

Coming up

Tennyson Dunes BBQ @ Sunday 15 October
Alison will be offering to the Frederick Miller Community Garden as a fundraiser and more importantly to give them an idea of how we run a BBQ so that they can be additional volunteers in the future at Bunnings.

To do

Re-schedule fence post painting at Monarto Safari Park

Youth report - Robin

Done

Outbound Youth Exchange - Abby O'Brien (ITALY)
Ros attended briefing on Sunday 24 Sep as Abby's Counsellor.

Coming up

Westport Primary offering Free Tickets to their Musical on Thursday Christian Family Centre 1pm
Science Experience - For Year 9&1021 to 23 November 2023
Best to Apply before 20 October 2023

To do

Dianne Parcel Awards - 2023 Year 6 Graduation ceremonies at Christian Family Centre
West Lakes Shore School .

@ Thursday 7th of December - 6:15 for a 6:30 pm start.

Westport Primary School
@ Friday 8th December - time tbc
Looking for volunteers to attend and present our cheques at both events.
Peace Poles - Awaiting West Lakes Shore School response.
Youth Safari BBQ request - Saturday 24th February @ West Beach Big4 Caravan Park. Details closer to date.

Program (please refer to Calendar)

TONIGHT: Guest speaker - Tracey McKenzie (German Shepherd Rescue SA) / Board meeting
3 October: Make A Wish
10 October: Shelterbox
17 October: joint meeting with RC West Torrens at their place
24 October: World End Polio Day

Other Business - various

Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians