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AGENDA - 21 January

MEETING #2465

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:
 
International report:
 
Heads & Tails

reports

19:00

dinner

19:20

guest speaker - Sue lockwood

1950

close

 
 
SECRETARY REPORT - vacant
  • ntr
 
TREASURER REPORT - Steve
Done
  •  
Coming up
  • Need ideas of who to donate our fundraising to?
    See Board members.
Ongoing
  • ntr
 
CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION - Tracey
Nothing to report this week
 
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros 
Done
  • Wrapping up Christmas Fun for Kids discussions with Sponsors, preparing report for City of Charles Sturt and finalising accounts.
  •  
Coming up
  • next Carousel is Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January
    note extended times 1100 - 2200

    propose 4 shorter shifts rather than 3 long ones
    WE REQUIRE MORE VOLUNTEERS PLEASE
  • next  Bunnings BBQ on Monday 3 February
    Please update Events Folder
To do
  •  
 
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken
  • District Grant
    Working through items for purchase are still required by each group.  
  • International
    Playground relocation project
    ntr.
 
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean
Done
  • ntr
Coming up
  • Environment
    Have found that Nescafe a have a recycle program for their coffee pods. Nespresso pods can go back to the Nespresso store. For the Dolce Gusto pods these can be collected and posted to a company that will recycle the pods. So I am going to collect these as we use them at my work. I will be happy to take any of these pods from members and or their family. As an incentive to participate in this recycle program can earn points with the final result a money donation to a selected non-profit organisation.
    Still looking to follow up with the drycleaner in regards to blanket revolution, program.
To do
  • Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome
 
YOUTH REPORT - Andrew
Done
  • ntr
Coming up
  • School holidays 
To do
  • Continue to attempt engagement with LeFevre High and Seaton High Schools.
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele (here)
  • gym, run(ning), before school restarts in 1 week!
  • have received timetable already...
 
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
  • $2 ea if 15 or more members
  • otherwise $3 ea

the four way test

 
 

RI Theme:

 

The Magic of Rotary

 
 
 

Monthly Focus

environment & vocation

Chair
7 January - no meeting
14 January - Jean
21 January - Barry
28 January - tbc
 
Speakers
Jan 21, 2025
My Life, My Work, My Passion
Jan 28, 2025
Trauma Teddies
Feb 04, 2025
Because We’ve Always Done it That Way - An examination of several features of our legal system
Feb 11, 2025
tbc
Feb 18, 2025
tbc
Feb 25, 2025
Club Assembly
View entire list
Upcoming Events
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jan 21, 2025 6:30 pm
 
January Carousel
Semaphore Foreshore
Jan 25, 2025 11:00 am –
Jan 26, 2025 10:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jan 28, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Bunnings BBQ Feb25
Bunnnings
Feb 03, 2025
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 04, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 11, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 18, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 25, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Bunnings BBQ Mar25
Bunnnings
Mar 03, 2025
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Join Date
Susan Kendle
January 1, 2012
13 years
 
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Stories
Fed Govt 2024 25 Grant Application

Volunteer Grants 2024/25 Expressions Of Interest

Volunteer Grants recognise the valuable role volunteers play in building more resilient and cohesive communities. Grants of between $1000 and $5000 are available to help community organisations to support their volunteers.

This year, changes have been made to the Volunteer Grants program to better respond to our government’s commitment to children and young people.

There are now two categories for Volunteer Grants which reflect areas of high demand for volunteer organisations:

Category 1: for communications and IT items (such as laptops, phones, payment devices and software), and paying for insurance premiums.

  • Category 2: for items and services that support the development and well-being of children and young people under 18.

These changes mean Volunteer Grant funding will be more targeted to where it is needed most.

 
 
Club members would be aware that we have been successful in the recent past with these volunteer grants
  • $1,900  portable car fridge freezer, Stanley moving trolley
  • $2,500 new gazebos, esky, banners and tables
As discussed at our last meeting, the intent was to apply for IT related equipment, as outlined in Category 1 above.
 
The following submission was made on Thursday 16 Jan (deadline Fri 17 Jan).
 
Total funds applied for $4,800
 
We will not know if we are successful with our EOI until about November, at which time we would have to prepare a more detailed proposal.
If successful with that submission, we wouldn't find out until about Jan 2026, with funds most likely available in Feb/Mar 2026!
 
"How will the grant benefit the community.
The Club holds a number of internal and external events, to entertain and support the local community where Public Address (PA) systems are required. Hiring of equipment becomes increasingly expensive, and the ability to run ad-hoc events is compromised when PA cannot be organised/hired in time. Often PA systems at meeting venues are inadequate.
A portable PA system ($2,024 incl 2 wireless mics, assuming 10% off list price) will address these issues, and may also have the ability to provide a Hearing Loop or similar technology that can be utilised by those with hearing difficulties.
 
To remain viable, and maintain our presence in the Community, the Club also needs to attract and retain members. 
In a digital age, the majority of our communication and advertising is electronic. Rather than rely on members’ own devices/software we require that the Club laptop (recently acquired through the SA State Government surplus equipment program) is loaded with appropriate software. The software to be purchased is likely to include the MicroSoft 365 suite of programs (Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) to enable effective communication and marketing. Presentations in particular are a useful method to engage with the community.
 
Additionally, the Club uses:
  • A contemporary accounting package to manage budgets, community fundraising account and financial governance; and 
  • a Rotary specific software application which includes: web design/management, volunteer management, Club administration/newsletters, photo and other marketing portals to reach out to members and the community.
Subscriptions for the above software packages are in the vicinity of $925 per year. The submission includes 3 years of subscriptions ($2,775)."
 
 
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Sam at Monarto
A visit to Monarto last week to attend the Lion Experience.
 
A hot day so many of the animals were not as lively as they could have been. 36C+ does that to you.
 
Detour via One Tree Hill to pickup a travel friend, then around through Birdwood, Palmer and Tungkillo!
 
Navigating the bus tour and deciding what exhibit to see saw us visit the lion enclosure 3 times!
 
One male lion came up for the afternoon snack of horse meat. He was big, only 3 yrs old.
 
 
 
 
    
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Welcome back Abby
Four Rotary International exchange Students returned to Adelaide on Sunday 12 January. Meeting up in Doha from Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy (all girls)!
 
There were family, school friends, Rotarians and host parents in attendance, waiting until the very last passengers to be let out of Customs.
 
Our Abby seemed to be in good spirits, despite the lengthy transit.
 
Milan - final squash and weigh in of bags
 
6 hrs to Doha
 
5 hr transit
 
13 hrs to Adelaide, although having thoughts of turning around before hitting the coast
 
    
 
Relieved and happy to be together again.
 
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Meals on Wheels
Port Adelaide Kitchen Roster
(Member to confirm attendance by 9.00 am on the day of their roster by calling 08 8447 5171)
 
 
WEST LAKES ROTARY CLUB INC 
       
 Meals on Wheels Roster  2024MondaysRound 4
  99 Baynes Place, cnr Langham Place, adj Rail Station Glen
Please phone 8447 5171 by 9-00am on the day to confirm attendance  
Contact Katrina        0419 284 525katrina@mealsonwheelssa.org.au  
Otherwise use cab and charge to West Lakes Rotary Club Inc   
  PO Box 7287    
  WEST LAKES 5021    
       
2025 ROSTER    
       
       
FEBRUARY3Len    
 17Ted    
MARCH3Yvonne    
 17Andrew    
 31Ros    
APRIL14Steve    
 28Len    
MAY12Ken    
 26Ted    
JUNE9Public Holiday    
 23Yvonne    
       
RESERVES Ted Manka0414 978 454   
  Len Loechel0423 981 474   
  Andrew De Garis0408 803 421   
       
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Members on leave
Please update at front of Events Folder
 
 
 
 
January
- Bob
- Sue
 
February
- Bob
- Sue (part)
- Brian Mac (part)
 
 
 
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Meeting Chair - Committees

 

January:        Environment & Vocation

February:      International & Foundation

March:          Youth

April:             Community & Fundraising

May               Club Image & Communication

June:             Environment & Vocation 

 
Responsibilities
 
Manage
- banners (pre & post meeting)
- name tags
microphone, collect from Bar. Ensure that volume level is set at least to 75, and test inside meeting room.
 
Liaise with the Guest Speaker Coordinator to meet and greet Guest Speaker, arrange for introduction, introduce to other members
- Arrange meal for Guest speaker, cost to the RCWL account (so that Steve can pay later on)
 
Chair meeting
- manage timeliness
- organise meal delivery
 
Arrange Sergeant At Arms (as appropriate)
 
Liaise with President to close meeting.
 
 
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ClubRunner - how to use the mobile App
ClubRunner is a program used by Rotary worldwide to manage stories, minutes, documents, photos and membership information.
 
You can access via the web from a computer, but there is also an Application (App) that can be loaded onto a mobile device (phone, tablet etc).
Accessing the App provides a wealth of information at your fingertips.
 
the following link takes you to a presentation which is a step-by-step process to load and use the App
 
If you do not know your Username, please have a look at the front page inside the Events Folder - there is a list of all RCWL usernamessmiley
RCWL QR codes
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.
  
 
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President
 
Secretary
 
Public Officer
 
Treasurer
 
Club Image
 
Rotary Foundation
 
International Service
 
Community Service
 
Vocational
 
Environment Projects
 
Child Protection Officer
 
Youth Service
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Club Information
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Bartley Hotel
Bartley Terrace
West Lakes Shore, SA 5020
Australia
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