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have a merry christmas

&

a happy new year

 

 

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."
 
 

thankyou to those who attended our christmas breakup function, particularly Tracey and alison who set up the tables.

 

SECRETARY REPORT - vacant
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TREASURER REPORT - Steve
Done
  • Bunnings BBQ - we grossed $3450!
Coming up
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Ongoing
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CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION - Tracey
 
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros 
Done
  • Thanks for those (the usual suspects) who ran the EXTRA Bunnings BBQ Monday 21 December.
    It was a very busy day, 6 at the lunchtime shift made things easier.
Coming up
  • next  Bunnings BBQ on Monday 6 January, 2025!
    Please call Ros to update Events Folder
To do
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INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Ken
  • District Grant
    District Grants Committee have confirmed that both of our applications have been approved.  Conversations with Rose Darling and Semaphore SLSC have indicated the suggested items for purchase are still required by each group.  They will each now go ahead and buys those items, then send copies of invoices to us for reimbursement. I will then arrange times for suitable group photos with relevant giant cheques and items in the background for publicity and final reports back to the Foundation. 
  • International
    Playground relocation project
    Playground inspected at RARE.  Still working with the Rotary Group in the Philippines to determine their needs for Playground and other material to send in suitable sized container to a suitably deserving school.
 
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean
Done
  • ntr
Coming up
  • Environment
    remember over Christmas to ensure that your rubbish is binned appropriately.
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)
  • Looking forward to a warm Christmas, not sure about the hot part though.
    (current daily max in Milan ~+4-6C!)
YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT REPORT - Abby (Milan)
  • Ready to experience a cold Christmas
 
GUEST SPEAKERS - Barbara
  • Any ideas for guest speakers, let Barbara know.


president's report

  • Wishing all Rotarians a Merry Christmas
    and a safe,  joyful New Year

OTHER BUSINESS: 
 
Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians
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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

club image & communications

Chair
3 December - WLSS BBQ
10 December - Scott
17 December - Christmas Dinner
24 December -  no meeting
 
Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Jan 14, 2025
Stories from Christmas
Jan 21, 2025
My Life, My Work, My Passion
Jan 28, 2025
tbc
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
Past Speakers
Dec 17, 2024
View entire list
Upcoming Events
Xmas/New Year break
Dec 24, 2024
 
Xmas/New Year break
Dec 31, 2024
 
Bunnings BBQ Jan25
Bunnnings
Jan 06, 2025
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
Xmas/New Year break
Jan 07, 2025
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jan 14, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jan 21, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Jan 28, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 04, 2025 6:30 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Feb 11, 2025 6:30 pm
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ken Parcell
December 31
 
Join Date
Ken Parcell
December 14, 2004
20 years
 
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Stories
RCWL Christmas dinner
A good night was had by all at the Bartley on 17 December. 
 
It was particularly good to see, among others:
members/past members
- Susan and Kevern Kendle
 
Sponsors
- Dimi & Gabby (Golden North)
 
Friends
- Karen & Shaun O'Brien (Abby's parents & sam's current host parents)
- Sam
- RC Henley Beach members Julia & Neil Merkel (Sam's previous host parents)
- Leanne & Jeff Hobart
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Vanuatu earthquake
 
Ukraine New Dawn project update
To All Supporters & Donors– New Dawn – Rotary – Ukraine Crisis Project.              RAWCS No 58-2022-23.  
 
Hello Everyone                        Ukraine Thank You message 2024
 
As we approach Christmas and Year End 2024, the New Dawn- Rotary -Ukraine Projects Team would like to sincerely thank all donors who have supported Ukraine in 2024 .  Your support for our humanitarian aid projects in the southern villages, towns & cities of Ukraine has been remarkable.  We remember you all. 
 
Please pass on this thank you message to club memberscolleagues and friends supporting the New Dawn - Rotary - D9510 Ukraine Crisis projects.    
 
During the Christmas /New Year period and in 2025, please continue to support the work we are doing on the ground in Ukraine.
We are grateful for ongoing donations to support schools, hospitals, medical centres, and community services.   
 
   Donations to our Ukraine appeal via this link.  https://directory.rawcs.com.au/58-2022-23
   
Every small or large donation is a valued contribution, providing help to Ukrainians in need.
 
Unfortunately, there is ongoing hardship and suffering in Ukraine.     
 
Recent missile attacks by Russia have again smashed power facilities, community buildings and homes, during the harsh winter. 
 
Please donate to help us complete more projects in 2025.
View our latest Ukraine projects via this link to our web page.
 
 
We wish you a happy and safe Christmas
Thank you again for your support this year, we look forward to seeing you in 2025
 
Best regards Tim
 
Tim Mee
New Dawn – Rotary – Ukraine Crisis projects
District International Service Chair (2022-25)
District Governor Nominee (2024-25)
Rotary District 9510
 
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ShelterBox update
 
 

Dear ROTARY,

I hope you and your family are safe and well. 

This is the last newsletter of 2024. What an end to the year it has been! Firstly, the response to our Giving Day campaign has been the best ever, with nearly a quarter of a million dollars raised! Thanks to all those who donated and to the generous sponsor who doubled your impact. There's still $25,000 of matched funding left, so it's not too late to donate. https://shelterboxaustralia.cmail19.com/t/j-l-guhlikt-ddtyhtirlk-t/

Yesterday, we received news of the terrible earthquake in Vanuatu. The Operations team is closely monitoring the situation, and we will keep you updated on any ShelterBox response. As well as Vanuatu, there's news below on Cyclone Chido, which ripped through Mozambique and the island of Mayotte, and a story from Bangladesh. Scroll down for a last-minute gift idea for the avid reader in your family 📚.

On behalf of us all at ShelterBox, I'd like to thank you for your support in 2024 and wish you all the best for 2025. If you're celebrating Christmas, I hope it's a very happy one; if you're having a holiday, I hope it's a good one!

This month's quote comes from Brigham Young, “Love the giver more than the gift.” 

Thanks for being part of the team. Stay safe.

Mike Greenslade
CEO ShelterBox Australia

 

 

 

Vanuatu - Earthquake

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck Vanuatu, causing significant damage and injuries.

Communication lines are down, and aftershocks continue to challenge relief efforts. The Australian government has offered assistance, and we are working to understand what more might be needed. We have worked with communities in Vanuatu many times before, including after Cyclone Harold in 2020.

Please keep an eye out for updates on a possible response. 

 

 

Mozambique - Cyclone Chido

Tropical Cyclone Chido developed into a powerfully destructive storm impacting several countries across southeast Africa. The French islands of Mayotte have suffered extensive damage, and early indications suggest northern Mozambique may have been hit hard too.  

The picture is slowly becoming clearer in the affected region of Mozambique. The storm made landfall in Cabo Delgado on 15 December, bringing destructive winds of up to 135 miles per hour and heavy rain.  

The region has been the focus of a long-running conflict and ShelterBox has been responding to the crisis caused by that fighting with our partner CARE Mozambique.  

We had plans in place in case an extreme weather event like this was to compound the existing crisis. We have aid supplies prepositioned with CARE in Mozambique and their teams are already working to access hard-to-reach areas and find out where the need for support is greatest. 

Our response will likely support people with high thermal blankets, sleeping mats, kitchen sets, woven bags, mosquito nets and solar lights.

 

 

 

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ROMAC update
 
 
 

Please make a donation to help a child live a healthy, happy life.
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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    
       
       
JANUARY6Steve    
 20Ken    
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
 
 
 
 
 
December
- Sue (part)
- Robin (part)
 
January
- tbc 
 
 
 
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Meeting Chair - Committees

 

December:     Club Image & Communication

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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Executives & Directors
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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Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Bartley Hotel
Bartley Terrace
West Lakes Shore, SA 5020
Australia
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0455 176 946
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