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Agenda - 5 march
meeting #2421
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, Robin, Jean
GUESTS:
- RC Largs Bay
Toast to the People of Australia -
International Toast -
Heads & Tails -
Birthdays & Anniversaries
SECRETARY REPORT - Jane
TREASURER REPORT- Len
Done
CLUB IMAGE & COMMUNICATION- Scott
Done
ongoing
Coming up
City of Charles Sturt initiative about Avoiding Frailty, launch on Thu 7 March, see below
To do
Any ideas from Club members always gratefully received.
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros
Done
thanks to those who attended the Bunnings BBQ on Monday
Coming up
BBQ at Bunnings on Sat 23 March
Please register in Events Folder so we can see if we need to connect with Partners
Bub's birthday at the NRM is set for 21 April. This will be one of only two events at the NRM for us this year.
To do
Chasing down presentation to HeartKids in February
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Andrew
Done
District Foundation meeting, planning for Showcase at Conference in Loxton
Coming up
tentative dates for RARE (DIK) working bee Sat 11 or 18 May?
End Polio Now - let's continue the fight $10 donations from Bunnings BBQ
Andrew is scheduled to speak at:
RC Morialta on 20 March;
RC Campbelltown on 22 April;
RC Henley Beach on 1 May
To do
Follow up AED tracking (District Grant)
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT- Alison
Done
FMCG Open Day:
Planning going well.
Blanket Revolution:
Thanks to all who helped
Re-Vision:
Last meeting for collecting will be this week.
Coming up
To do
suggestions?
YOUTH REPORT - Robin
Done
Outbound Youth Exchange Student
Abby visited Florence in the past week. Not sure how much study she is doing...
see latest update below
Coming up
Inbound Youth Exchange
District Youth Chair David Jones has confirmed that the figure hovers around $3,000 for the year.
This seems to be well within our club scope.
Recommend that we confirm to the District Youth Chair the Club's willingness to proceed with the Financial side of the project.
David further advises that Abby O’Brien Parents are keen to host the Italian student for even longer than 6 months.
To do
We are still awaiting suggested dates for our Science Experience student to speak at our club soon. Denis Ralph may have some additional information soon.
Kevern Kendle graced us with his presence at the meeting (with Susan of course).
Len Loechel gave a heartfelt speech, thanking Kevern for his 12 years of service to RCWL, with particular note of his effort in:
Past President
Path of Memories
doing the books on Christmas Carols
volunteering
Whilst we wish Kev the best, it won't be the last we will see of him, as he has advised that he will be willing to continue to assist with volunteer work in the future.
Thank you so much for your postcards! I hope all of your projects are going well, it’s exciting to hear you may be hosting a student! The safari tour sounds amazing, and I know the students are definitely enjoying it.
On Saturday, I went to Florence (Firenze) with the other students in district 2041. We had an incredible day, we went to the Uffizi, had lunch at an incredible restaurant, and walked around the town.
Come hear a local young lady who has studied her craft in South Australia and after working overseas and has now returned to Adelaide to begin a successful local business.
The breakfast is to be held in The Top Room of the Arkaba hotel, which has recently been renovated.
There is a large free car park next to the hotel and so access is very easy.
Barbara Wheatcroft
Mob: 0413 511 243
Chair - Australian Rotary Health - D9510
Chair - Women in Rotary - SA Chapter
District Governor 2013-14 - D9500
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Tickets are $45.00 per person (Plus booking fee) with maximum table groups of 10.
Bookings now open - https://www.trybooking.com/CLMKD
The City of Charles Sturt and partners are excited to introduce the ‘AVOID Frailty and Age Well’ project, aimed at co-designing age-friendly public spaces to support healthy ageing in the community.
The project launch is Thursday 7th March 2024 10am to 12pm at the City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre.
We extend a warm invitation to residents of the City of Charles Sturt aged 60 and older to attend the launch and learn more about the project. The event will provide valuable insights into frailty, citizen science and how collaboration can contribute to the overall well-being of our community.
We want to be able to spread the word to interested residents aged 60+ years of the City of Charles Sturt to attend the launch. It would be highly appreciated if you could please forward the attached poster to anyone from your network at the Rotary Club of West Lakes who might be interested in attending the launch and or participating in the project. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a healthier and more age-friendly community.
Also, we would be very interested in giving a talk about the project to Rotary Club of West Lakes.
Kind regards
Jo
Joanne Dollard PhD
Research Fellow
Adelaide GTRAC Centre &
NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Frailty and Healthy Ageing
The Rotary Community Groups are part of the new governance model being trialled in the Regionalisation Pilot.
Some clubs have asked if this means they should stop other existing collaborations.
The new model does not ask you to cease any partnerships or joint-working arrangements that your club currently enjoys.
West Lakes is in Group 4 (see below)
The next step is for each Rotary Community Group to hold an establishment meeting.
This will address the leadership and support each group will need, in preparation for the election of their Rotary Community Leader.
We will soon receive details about the establishment meeting for our group, which will be facilitated by a member of the District Leadership Team.
All clubs in each group will be represented in their establishment meeting.
Club representatives are aware of, and authorised to speak on the club’s position in relation to the following questions:
What areas would your club like to work together on with the other clubs in your RCG? (Note: This is a preliminary brainstorm on possible areas to increase community impact, Rotary's profile, and membership attraction/retention. For example, a joint project.)
What sort of leadership and support will our club need? (eg facilitation, project management, club modernisation - anything that would help our club be successful in our growth plan)
What arrangements would work for our club (eg meet in person once or twice a year, then project teams work in between, possibly use online collaboration tool etc. - a wide variety of arrangements is anticipated)
As part of the activities on the day they have suggested making mini wicking beds (see photos below). Could we please start collecting clean 2L milk cartons for this purpose. Visitors can take part in putting one of these together with a seedling inside (e.g. lettuce plant) and take them home from the event.
As a follow on from our recent Club sponsorship of an Outbound Student (Abby O'Brien, now in Italy), we have been asked to consider sponsorship of a reciprocal Inbound Youth Exchange Student.
There is an indication that an Inbound Student could be arriving in Late August 2024.
Given that this can be considered a significant Club Project, our Youth Director Robin will be speaking to this Potential Sponsorship.
Sponsoring an Inbound Student comes with responsibilities and a total club commitment.
Should our club commit to moving forward on the proposal the following are some key points to consider:
Two club positions required: Youth Exchange Officer & Club Counsellor
Club Responsibilities: Arrange (3 or 4) Host Families, (not necessarily Rotarians).
Arrange a variety of administrative schooling requirements.
Costs: Hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange student is considered a Club project and therefore all costs to the Club are project costs.
Costs ~$3,000 to cover: Allowance (minimum of $150/mth), Dinner Fees, Training Weekends, School Fees, Uniforms etc.
Adherence with Rotary RYE “rules”.
From our decision to host until the student completes their exchange with our Club there may be a period of 15 or more months.
The exchange commitment covers more than one Rotary year.
If you need any more information, please speak to:
- Robin, Youth Director
- Ros, past Exchange Student, Republic of South Africa, 1979
- Alison, past Exchange Student, Utah USA, 1980
- Peter, past District Chair of Youth Exchange
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace, one young person at a time.
Rotary Youth Exchange inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end.
This program is possible because of the dedication, leadership, and passion of the tens of thousands of volunteers — Rotary members and nonmembers alike — who make this unique program so successful.
Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
What are the benefits?
Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
Develop lifelong leadership skills
Learn a new language and culture
Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world
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