2024-09-17 Newsletter CR (Sep. 15, 2024)

Agenda - 17 SEPTEMBER

meeting #2450

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, Robin, Sue, Samuele

GUESTS:

Toast to the People of Australia

International Toast

Heads & Tails

6:40 PM

DG Elect - Tim Mee

new dawn - rotary ukraine

7:10 PM

DINNER

7:30 PM

Reports

SECRETARY REPORT - vacant

ntr

TREASURER REPORT - Steve

Done

I will be away 20 to 29 Sep
Len has agreed to do the Treasury stuff at Bunnings BBQ on 21 Sep and weekly meeting 24 Sep

Coming up

Board to consider the BankSA Term Deposit, due to mature 26 October 2024
– are there any unbudgeted higher cost donations/support we would like to make?
So the options are:
- Renew in full (12 to 23 months at 4.9% - currently 4.12%)
- Renew in full with a shorter period (assume a lower interest rate)
- Withdraw part, and renew the balance
- Withdrawal in full

CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION - Tracey

Online Platforms updated with Walk for Respect event
See photos via this link https://www.rotaryclubofwestlakes.com/PhotoAlbums/walk-for-respect

COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros

Done

Christmas Fun for Kids
some performing acts have dropped out
still chasing potential sponsors

Coming up

Weekend Bunnings BBQ - Sat 21 September!
could do with a few more - it will be busy
please check Events Folder, 4/5 per shift
Carousel for 21/22 September, pls check folder
Christmas Fun for Kids Committee meeting
Wednesday ***, Bartley Hotel @1600

To do

Christmas Fun for Kids, Sunday 1 December

INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken away until late Oct

International
RARE volunteer day 23 Nov.

VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean

Done

Coming up

Vocational
Barbara is working on scheduling members who have not done their life my job talk yet, please help her with this..
Environment
continue to reduce and recycle

To do

Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome

YOUTH REPORT - Andrew

Done

ntr.

Coming up

26 September, Westport Primary musical " Crikey Down Under" @ Christian Family Centre.
Members have been offered VIP seating!
See Andrew for free tickets.
Still to set up meet'n'greet with LeFevre High
RYPEN applications are open until 14 October. Suitable for 14-17yo students. Cost is $425 pp.
1-3 November. Please promote.

To do

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

YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Samuele

Done

week 7 - a full week at School!
birthday party @ Hall St

Coming up

17th birthday this Saturday
almost end of term 3
to Riverland 2 Oct for 4 days (including Calperum)
then SouthEast for 4 days
open for more exciting adventures....

GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara

last week - Pres Scott
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