"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, Scott, Denis, Bob, Len, Brian Mac, Ken, Peter, Brian W,
Guests: Rosie,
RC Henley Beach (Neil, Julia, Samuele, John & Leo, John & Mandy, Anna-marie &),
RC Largs Bay (Sarah & Ray)
Toast to the People of Australia
International Toast
Heads & Tails
6:30 PM
club fellowship night
melbourne cup @ carousel
7:50 pm
close
SECRETARY REPORT - vacant
ntr
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Done
Bunnings BBQ 4 November, excellent result
- Gross takings $1,443, expenses $324,
- Net profit $1,119
Coming up
preparing for December BBQ activities
CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION- Tracey
Online Platforms updated with photos from Monday's Bunnings BBQ
To enhance our club’s visibility and promote our image in the community, the tablecloth with our logo will be purchased this week.
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros
Done
Thanks for those running the Carousel over the weekend
BBQ results were very good for a lovely day - thanks to all
Coming up
Christmas Fun for Kids, Sunday 1 December
(Jean will be putting together a roster for BBQ, drinks and ice cream. These are critical for the Club to run, so please aim to assist.)
next Bunnings BBQ Monday 2 December
To do
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken
District Grant
We will wait to see the next round of communications which hopefully will give us the go ahead to undertake both projects.
International
Confirmed Club RARE volunteer day at Edinburgh Saturday 23 November. Probable lunch at Slug N Lettuce. See sheet in Folder.
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT- Jean
Done
ntr
Coming up
Environment Blanket Revolution
As reported by Brian last week we are hoping for a supply of blankets from our dry cleaner contact . Once we have a pick up date will organise a “rolling “ night before a meeting.
To do
Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome
YOUTH REPORT - Andrew
Done
ntr
Coming up
West Lakes Shore School end of year break-up BBQ Tuesday 3 December. This will be in lieu of our normal meeting at the Bartley.
West Lakes Shore School graduation 10 December - refer to Folder
To do
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele
Term 4, and attending RC Henley Beach
looking forward to a surfing trip this week!
GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara
Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.
president's report
Scott has been watching grid iron and visiting the Texas State Capitol
Please find below a link to share with your club for the survey, and/or you can print the QR code and members can fill it out on their phone at your next meeting and/or print the attachment for members to complete.
I recommend you email the link to all members of your clubs so that anyone who isn't at your next meeting also get the opportunity to respond.
As part of Creating Tomorrow Rotary and the Regionalisation Project (visit www.creatingtomorrowrotary.org) and on behalf of the Presidents from Community Group 4 we are seeking your ideas to be considered as a group project.
Ideally, the objectives of the project will: 1. Make a difference to our Group 4 communities. 2. Promote Rotary across our community. 3. Support clubs to engage members. 4. Build a stronger and unified Rotary brand. 5. Encourage partnership, and 6. Attract new members and volunteers.
There have been some ideas suggested such as each club donating a support dog to a local school in their area, a giant car boot sale, a health and wellbeing fair, muster of BBQ trailers. Before we agree on a project, we want to be sure that every club member has had the opportunity to submit their idea.
Think about Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus and a project that will deliver on the six objectives above. Visit www.rotary.org/en/our-causes for more information.
The Group 4 Community Group will consider all suggestions on Friday 15 November so be sure to make your submission by then.
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact me.
Let me know if you have any questions. I will bring the survey results along on Friday 15th Nov
Since last week I have made it from Houston to San Antonio, across to New Mexico, then back to Austin, where I will be until I come home next weekend. Please see some photos below:
Good news as well, just confirmed I will be attending the Rotary Club of Austin Westlake meeting on Tuesday (same Club Ros & Andrew visited last year). I will send photos when I have them
Looking forward to seeing everyone again! Hope you have a great time at the Melbourne Cup event at the Carousel
Kind regards, Scott Anderson
The view at night from the balcony of my AirBnB in Austin
The House of Representatives chamber at the Texas State Capitol building in Austin
The Alamo in San Antonio. Turns out the rest of it is still under construction.
Don't miss to this opportunity to mix, mingle and be inspired by Rotary Past President and Current Foundation Chair - Mark Maloney.
"If Rotary is a beautiful car that you are proud to drive, The Rotary Foundation is the engine that propels it to your chosen destination.
And it’s the strengths of Rotary — especially you and our other incredible 1.4 million members — that make The Rotary Foundation powerful.
Like many new members, I knew little about The Rotary Foundation when I joined Rotary. However, everything changed in 1985 when, as incoming president of my club, I attended my first Rotary International Convention with my wife, Gay, in Kansas City, Missouri.
We will never forget the thunderous support the audience showed for Dr. Albert Sabin, creator of the oral polio vaccine, who called upon Rotary to vaccinate the world’s children.
It marked the dawn of PolioPlus, a pivotal moment in Rotary’s commitment to children worldwide, and I was there!"
On Tuesday 29 October we were fortunate to have City of Charles Sturt Mayor, Angela Evans speak to our meeting.
She outlined a number of projects/activities which may interest RCWL (see below).
When asked about the key issues facing the City of Charles Sturt, her response was:
in-fill housing, the need for green spaces and the impact of increased population density on parking and traffic in general
addressing biodiversity, the need for trees to reduce heat signatures in the suburbs
costs
Community Garden Groups – need for wicking beds, bee hotels, gabion seating
Art/Stobie pole painting groups – need for paint, mosaic and art supplies
N.B. Council and SAPN approval for the paining of stobie poles is required.
Other small community groups – need for signage, notice boards, lighting, stages, stands, trolleys, tables and chairs
For residents on the receiving end of voluntary assistance, it is often a lifeline and provides the much-needed connection to support and care. This lifeline and connection lessen the sense of isolation, and provides practical advice, support, and help.
the City of Charles Sturt are always looking for volunteers with opportunities /roles including:
bus driving and transport assistance
helping at special events, open days and displays
assisting at libraries and community centre activities, programs and administration
youth services programs
graffiti removal
animal management
2025 City of Charles Sturt Citizen of the Year Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 City of Charles Sturt Citizen of the Year Awards and as involved members of the community.
If you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their contributions to our community and someone whose work and commitments make our City a better place to live, work and play, access the Council website to view the nomination categories and consider nominating one of our many amazing community members for an award.
The QR code will take you to our website! You will see latest stories and photos from member activities.
Can't access ClubRunner? Andrew sent you an email with brief instructions of how to log-in. See him if you're having problems, he can reset your password.
