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Rotary Club of West Lakes

Agenda - 11 april

meeting #2377
 

6:30pm
RCWL Invocation - Chair
 
"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. "
 
Record of Attendance:
  Apologies:  Alan, Kevern & Susan, Robin
 
  Guests:  
           
  Late:
  Zoom:            
 
  • Toast to the people of Australia
    Chair
  • International Toast
    Peter Shaw
  • Heads & Tails
    Brian White
Birthdays & Anniversaries
 
Secretary Report
  Lyn
  •  
 
Treasurer's report
  Len
  •  
  •  
Community report
  Ros
  • Meals on Wheels
    (refer to Events)
  • NRM - Bub's birthday @ 16 April
refer to Events Folder
 
International report
  Ken 
  • DIK visit planned for Sat 15 April, please book
  •  
Youth report
  Robin
  • away
  •  
Program
  Neil
  • crook with Covid, in hospital - Best Wishes
  (refer to Speakers)
 
Fundraising
Westy

  •  
 
Vocation & Environment
  Alison
  •  
 
Other Business
 Andrew
  •  
 
Club visits or notices from visiting Clubs
  •  
 
7:00 pm
 
break for dinner & fellowship
 
7:25 pm
 
Guest speaker/Club activity
 
  • Peter Clark - Monarto Safari Park
 
7:50pm
President Jean
  • Both Neil and Barry contracted COVID.  Barry is on the mend but Neil has been hospitalised.  We wish them speedy and complete recovery
  •  
 
 
Sergeants session
 
 
Wrap & Close
 

The Four-Way Test

of the things we think, say or do
 
 1.  Is it the TRUTH?
 
 2.  Is it FAIR to all concerned?
 
 3.  Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
 
 4.  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
 

Monthly Committee - vocational & environment

Chair
4 Apr - Barry
11 Apr - Barbara
18 Apr - Tracey
25 Apr - No Meeting
Upcoming Events
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Apr 11, 2023
 
Donations In Kind volunteering
Edinburgh
Apr 15, 2023
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
NRM Bub's birthday
NRM @ Port Adelaide
Apr 16, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Apr 18, 2023
 
No meeting due to ANZAC
Apr 25, 2023
 
ANZAC Day BBQ @ RSL
Semaphore RSL
Apr 25, 2023
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
May 02, 2023
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
May 09, 2023
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
May 16, 2023
 
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Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Apr 11, 2023
Monarto Safari Park
Apr 18, 2023
Club Assembly
Apr 25, 2023
Past Speakers
Apr 04, 2023
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Neil Butler
April 1
 
Susan Kendle
April 20
 
Spouse Birthdays
Stephen Hay
April 12
 
Anniversaries
Barbara Hay
Stephen Hay
April 14
 
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Stories
Minutes 4 April 23
Meeting 2376, 4 April 2023
 CHAIR:  Alison Howlett
PRESENT
Andrew DeGaris
Ros DeGaris
Jean Mailey
Lyn Grant
Scott Anderson
Stephanie Thorpe
Barry Dixon
Barbara Hay
Jean Mailey
Len Loechel
Brenda Butler
Neil Butler
Brian White
Alison Howlett
Sue Lockwood
Yvonne Wilson
Charles Camilleri
Barbara Hay
Ken Parcell
Dennis Ralph
Gary West
 
 
 
 
APOLOGIES
Tracey Batholomew
Alan Raggatt
Sue Kendle
Kevern Kendle
Brian Thomas
Robin Weissel
Sue Lockwood
Ted Manka
Rosie Erasmus
Brenda Butler
Neil Butler
Peter Shaw
 
 
 
 
 
GUESTS
Dorothy (Barbara’s mum)
Steven Hay
Jane English
 
 
CALL TO ORDER
TOAST
PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA
INTERNATIONAL TOAST:
Rotary Club of Preston Idaho who meet Tuesdays at 12noon who are primarily Mormon and farming club
 
ROTARY CLUB BUSINESS
SECRETARY: (Lyn)
  • Nothing to report
TREASURER: (Len)
  • $3434 – Admin Acct
  • $9700 – Beyond Bank – (Kids on the Lake)
  • ATO re quires every club to complete the for but no need to lodge it.  Rotary require form to be completed and presented at board meeting and signed by Executor of the Club.
  • Received account from Club Runner for next years which will require each member to pay an extra $30 to cover exchange rate – to be discussed at Board meeting
  • Flew flag for Dorothy Brumby, wife of former member of the club.
PRESIDENT: (Jean)
  • Thank you to all who helped at NRM
  • Kaleidoscope Newsletter – post about Gary West  Citizen Award 
  • President elect training – Scott and Rose attended
  • Received End Polio Thank you certificate 2021/2022
  • District Assembly presentation uploaded via District Website
  • Founders lunch – 24/8/23
  • Volunteer Expo free event 3 June 2023 from 9 – 4pm
  • Celebration dinner at Wine Centre $100 per head
  • Meeting finished early due to Board meeting
INTERNATIONAL REPORT: (Ken)
  • In 2 weeks time leaving on holiday for 2 months
  • DIK – 15 April – car pooling Ken
COMMUNITY REPORT: (Ros)
  • Thank you to everyone for Bill's birthday Great Train race at Semaphore. 
  • NRM – 16 April – refer to folder.
  • BBQ Bunnings – St Bedes made profit of $652
YOUTH : (Robyn away) – no report
 
FUNDRAISING: (Gary)
  • Purchased Bee Hotel for $16.00 from Bunnings. Suggested we make them.
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT: (Alison)
  • Suggest team building day at De Garis’ to make Bee Hotel
  • Committee meeting TBA
  • Alison to check with Monarto Zoo re painting of fences still required
GUEST SPEAKER/ACTIVITY: (Neil)
Due to Neil’s absence Movie Quiz to be rescheduled.
 
SERGEANT AT ARMS:
  • Barbara Hay
MEETING CLOSED: at 7.45pm
 
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Gourmet Gary’s Garlic Prawns
Blowfly Corner
 
Serves: 4
Prep Time:      20 mins.
Cook Time:     20 mins/
 
Ingredients
750 gms
Green prawns shelled and deveined
1 cup
Olive oil
1 cup
Chardonnay
1
Brown onion
8 cloves
Garlic
 
Ground black pepper
1 tsp
Salt
400 mls
Thickened cream
6 sprigs
Parsley or 3 spring onion finely chopped

Directions:

1. Peel and finely chop onion and garlic and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a thick based saucepan, add the onion and cook until soft, then add garlic, cooking for a few minutes until you get a big aroma.
3. Add the chardonnay, bringing back to the boil, then add prawns.
4. Cook prawns for a few minutes until they change colour, do not overcook.
5. Add pepper and salt to taste, then stir in cream.
6.Turn into serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley or spring onion.

NOTE! These go well with dark rye bread and, of course, the rest of the chardonnay.
 
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Octagenarians
New Members for the Octogenarians Club
During 2023, several RCWL members will become Octogenarians.   This Section is dedicated to them!
 
Text Box:   
More to come in future Bulletins!!
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2023-03 CHATS
Community Help And TogthernesS & RCWL Blanket Revolution
 
Rose Darling has been involved with CHATS since its formation.
 
CHATS provides support to people sleeping rough and tough, and those who are socially isolated in Adelaide's western suburbs.
 
Support is free to those in need and includes clothes, Friday breakfasts, food, and more.
 
CHATS are 100% volunteer-run South Australian registered charity. Financial donations are tax deductible and always appreciated
Rose was particularly grateful to RCWL for the donations of blankets from Blanket Revolution.
Environment Director Alison reached out to CHATS when she started the Blanket Revolution.
Stage I - delivered over 30 "human" blankets
Stage II - provided over 60 "human" and "pet" blankets, as many clients also have pets.
 
  
 
CHATS loosely stands for
 
C Clothing, shoes, sleeping bags etc
H Help & Hampers, providing food for soul & stomach
A Action from volunteers and community groups
T Togetherness, providing a venue for those who are lonely, socially isolated, living rough
S Social inclusion, no barriers
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Members on leave
missing.....
April
- Robin
- Sue
- Andrew & Ros
 
May/June
- Rosie
- Ken
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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)
 
 
 
Monday 24 AprYvonne Wilson (for Andrew)
Monday 8 MayRos De Garis
Monday 22 MayLen Loechel
Monday 5 JunTed Manka
Monday 19 JunIan Miller
Monday 3 JulYvonne Wilson
Monday 17 JulAndrew De Garis
Monday 31 JulRos De Garis
Monday 14 AugKen Parcell
Monday 28 AugLen Loechel
Monday 11 SepIan Miller
Monday 25 SepYvonne Wilson
Monday 9 OctAndrew De Garis
Monday 23 OctRos De Garis
Monday 6 NovKen Parcell
Monday 20 NovIan Miller
Monday 4 DecTed Manka
Monday 18 DecYvonne Wilson

2023 roster - refer to Len

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2022-23 Club Committees
Directors
Community:
Ros De Garis (D), Gary West, Stephanie Thorpe, Brian White, Sue Lockwood, Yvonne Wilson.
Youth:
Robin Weissel (D), Ian Miller, Brian Thomas, Susan Kendle, Denis Ralph, Scott Anderson.
Club Image & Communications:
Ted Manka (D), Andrew De Garis, Lyn Grant, Neil Butler, Rosie Erasmus.
International & Foundation: 
Ken Parcell (D), Charles Camilleri, Alan Raggatt, Peter Shaw, Len Loechel.
Vocational & Environment:
Alison Howlett (D), Barry Dixon, Barbara Hay, Brenda Butler, Kevern Kendle, Tracey Bartholomew.
Webmaster:
Robin Weissel.
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Chair meeting
 
Banner management
 
Sergeant At Arms
 
Name tags
 
Guest speaker management
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
Secretary
 
Public Officer
 
Treasurer
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Community Service
 
Child Protection Officer
 
Youth Service
 
Club Administration
 
International Service
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Club Webmaster
 
Executive Secretary/Director
 
Vocational & Environment
 
Sponsors

City of Charles Sturt

ALH Venues

Beyond Bank

Adelaide Brighton Cement

Golden North

Olgas Fine Foods

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