2025-10-07 Newsletter CR (Oct. 06, 2025)

AGENDA - 7 october

MEETING #2502

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:

Toast to Australia:

International toast:

Heads & Tails

1830 REPORTs

1900 dinner

1930

guest speaker

50 year celebrations

1950 Wrap

2000 CLOSE

SECRETARY REPORT - tbc

nil incoming correspondence

TREASURER REPORT - Steve

Done

Excellent result at todays Bunnings BBQ
Gross Sales $3,169, net profit $2,467
Have updated and sent a draft of the RCWL Bi-Laws to the Board for review and acceptance, or otherwise – once agreed, will share with the Club
Have sent out a draft budget to the Board for review & acceptance, or otherwise – once agreed, will share with the Club
Have started to receive Sponsor donations (Adl Brighton & Terry White Chemist)
We missed out on receiving a Community Grant from BAE Systems

Coming up

Ongoing

COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros

Done

Great result, thanks to those who covered gaps, especially Brian & Jamie

Coming up

National Rail Museum - Transport weekend
Sat 11 & Sun 12 October
a few of us will be at the End DV Walk in the city, so help on the Sat morning would be appreciated.
Bunnings EXTRA BBQ, Saturday 25 October for End Polio Day

To do

Please review your Food Handling certification
I'm Alert or Do Food Safely

INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Scott

District Grants

International

Feedback on international charities to support
Would you like to see our support for international charities change?
Are you happy with our current batch and utilising the guidelines of keeping things Rotary and "Local" (Southeast Asia and Oceania regions).

Let your International Committee know!

Playground relocation project

awaiting delivery of container in Philippines, due 17 October

VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT - Jean

Done

Coming up

Tennyson Dunes Open Day – Sunday 19 October
– have you checked the folder to add your name???
We will have the Rotary End Polio ute to transport the BBQ trailer.
Can we look at ways to recycle items from Bunnings BBQ’s will try some ideas at the next one on Monday.
Any spare egg cartons - RSPCA uses them to separate treats for dogs. Hand in to Jean.

To do

Anyone interested for a Club visit to Renmark including a trip out to Calperum? May 2026.
Please let Jean know if you are interested.Calperum House
The homestead, is a favourite with larger groups having five bedrooms and able to sleep up to ten guests. Fully self-contained, Calperum House offers a large dining and lounge area with indoor and outdoor living areas a well-equipped modern kitchen, bathroom and laundry.
Calperum Cottages
Quaint and quirky, Broncs Hut is a basic-but-charming two-bedroom cottage perfect for a small group of friends, or a family. Another option is Hideaway Hut which has one bedroom, perfect for a solo traveller or couple looking to retreat into the wilds of nature.
Homestead & Cottages offer:
A variety of self-contained accommodation options
Options from two up to ten guests
On-site laundry facilities
Male, female and accessible toilets and showers
Abundant birds and native wildlife
Walking trails and heritage tracks
Guided eco walks and Aboriginal cultural walks*
Well-maintained gravel roads
Great location for day trips
Only 15km from Renmark

YOUTH REPORT - Andrew

Done

Coming up

Xmas break-up BBQ for West Lakes Shore School has been confirmed for Tue 2 December
We MAY share the Bunnings BBQ on the Monday (1 December).
West Lakes Shore School yr 6 Graduation on second week of December @ Christian Family Centre, Seaton.
Westport Primary School yr 6 Graduation - tbc

To do

RYPEN feedback night

GUEST SPEAKERS - tbc

50th year celebrations discussion tonight

president's report

The Container of donated items was due in Manila on 17th, but must have caught a tail wind - new arrival date 13 October.
Still looking for office holders.
There is a Membership Summit coming up. Please Register if interested.
Walk against Domestic Violence is on Saturday 11 October in the city
Our meeting of 21 October will be with our Sponsors. Dimi of Golden North will be our Guest Speaker.
This will be an open night, so please bring partners, friends, guests.
CLUB THEME AND SUB THEMES
Internal Reflection “Inward reflection ignites outward transformation.”
• Reflect and Collaborate: Encourage members to share successes and lessons learned from previous projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strengthen Partnerships: Identify opportunities to collaborate with other clubs, organisations, or community groups to amplify your impact.
• Engage Members: Involve all club members in planning and decision-making processes to ensure diverse perspectives and shared ownership of initiatives.
• Promote Unity: Organize events and projects that bring members together, reinforcing the sense of community and shared purpose.

Together, let’s continue to embody Rotary’s values of fellowship, integrity, service, and leadership. Let’s reinvigorate some of our long standing traditions.
Remembering our roots. Volunteer vs Service? There is a difference.

I encourage all members to Reflect upon ‘why I joined Rotary’. “Inspiration” comes through communication.