Minutes 16 August 22

ROTARY CLUB – WEST LAKES
Minutes of Meeting No: 2345, 16 August 2022
Chair:  Scott Anderson (Youth)
Scribe: Andrew De Garis
 
PRESENT
Andrew DeGaris
Brian White
Jean Mailey
Charles Camilleri
Scott Anderson
Ian Miller
Stephanie Thorpe
Barry Dixon
Sue Kendle
Kevern Kendle
Susan Lockwood
Alison Howlett
Robin Weissel
Ken Parcell
Barbara Hay
Ros DeGaris
Brenda Butler
Neil Butler
Len Loechel 
Peter Shaw
Gary West
 
 
 
 
APOLOGIES
Denis Ralph
Alan Raggatt
Ted Manka
Yvonne Wilson
Brian Thomas
Lyn Grant
Rosie Erasmus
 
 
GUESTS
Steve Hay
Robyn
Joe
Georgia
Louie Weissel
 
 
 
 
VISITING ROTARIANS
nil
 
CALL TO ORDER
TOASTS
1          THE PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA
2          INTERNATIONAL TOAST:
RC Memphis, D6800, Tennessee.
Club chartered 1914, has 123 members
Meets Tuesdays 12 noon at The Bluff
President: Joseph Birch
 
Heads & Tails  Brian White
 
ROTARY CLUB BUSINESS
 
Secretary (Lyn – on leave)
  • Len (for Lyn) – nothing to report.
 
Treasurer (Len))
  • nothing to report.
 
Community (Ros)
  • Thanked those who ran the Carousel on the weekend.
  • Meals on Wheels – please refer to the Roster.
International & Foundation (Ken
  • DIK, canvassed support for Saturday 17 September, with “debrief” @ the Slug’n’Lettuce
  • Andrew is picking up surplus medical equipment from a local medico to take out to DIK
 
Fundraising (Gary)
  • Planning starting for Bunnings Sausage Sizzle @ 3 September, please confirm attendance in Events Folder
 
Youth (Robin) 
  • RYDA planning for Monday 29 August in place. Brian has all under control. Nazareth have indicated approx. 220 students.
    Please check Events Folder, the more hands the easier it will be😊
 
Programme (Neil)
  • 23 August - Club Assembly to discuss Regionalisation Pilot
    President Jean Mailey, followed by Board meeting
  • 30 August – Ian Hopley, WW1 Military Headstones.
 
Have confirmed Tuesday 13 December for West Lakes Shore School BBQ (in place of meeting).
 
Vocational & Environment (Alison)
Monarto Safari Park planting @ Saturday 10 September
  • Confirmed time of 9am start (for a duration of approx. 4 hours)
    Expect travel time of 1-1/2 hours from West Lakes
  • Planting in “Wild Africa” experience, with other task options for that morning as advised by Tim & his crew
  • Overnight at Bridgeport Hotel in Murray Bridge - discounted room rate available for multiple bookings (normally $178/night twin share, so hopefully around $160?)
  • Discounted entry into the Park on Sunday 11/9 ($21.50 per head instead of $40.50) payable in advance, so once committed you will need to pay Treasurer Len before 11/9.
  • Have been in contact with RC Murray Bridge & Mobilong and see if they want to join us for this Environmental project
    PS RC Murray Bridge have indicated interest in attending
  • MONARTO ZOO TREE PLANTING ACCOM. Admin. Acc:  105 142 532006340.
 
Communication
  • Andrew requested feedback from members on ClubRunner communication
 
Guest Speaker: Neil & Robyn - Elvis 
After a delayed start due to technology challenges (the Bartley have installed a new TV), Neil with daughter Robyn gave an insightful presentation on the 45th anniversary of Elvis’ death. Unfortunately, the sound wouldn’t work – but that can be at a different date.
Many thanks for input from Ted.
 
Sergeant at Arms:
  • Ken
 
MEETING CLOSED at 8.10pm