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.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Enjoying break...
Thanks to PP Scott will be holding the reins as IPP Robin is heading off soon as well!
SECRETARY REPORT - Andrew
No incoming correspondence via post box
Note DG Tim's email of monthly District Communique is a new initiative to keep Clubs/Members informed.
It is to look ahead at events and activities in our District that members need to be aware of.
Meals on Wheels now have to collect individual data for Volunteers as part of the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. This will require 4 identification documents, plus an application form (hard copy or on-line), with sign-off by a Registered Person!
All correspondence to:
secretary.westlakes@rotary9510.org
50 year book is due for delivery 4th or 5th August – have received payment for 12 books – can those who ordered books, please pay as soon as possible
That’s all folks ,,,,,
S
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros & Brian
Thanks to those running Bunnings BBQ, love the hot plate cleaning!
Next NRM is the Webb Engine Centenary on 15/16 August
We have been awarded an EXTRA Bunnings BBQ on Saturday 29 August - we will most likely need help from Friends please update the Events Folder
Welcoming assistance for team organising Christmas Fun for Kids (Sunday 6 December)
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Jamie
Fiji school repair
Spoken to RC Sydney Cove to provide a full project description.
Following that, other clubs will be approached to make a collaborative donation, with plans for a grant.
Every Daughter Matters speaker scheduled
MEMBERSHIP & SPECIAL EVENTS- Gary
Watch this space we will have info on a visit to Murray Bridge soon
Please hand completed surveys to Gary.
YOUTH REPORT - Scott
Ros & Andrew have offered to have a student for 2-3 months (Youth Exchange from Denmark) - no word as yet.
GUEST SPEAKERS
PDG M-l Lees – Ukraine New Dawn project update
Alison is the guest speaker organiser, ideas/leads from Club members welcomed.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Philippine container
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Membership
keep reaching out....
50-year Celebration project
Book will be available for collection next week. Currently collating information for USB drives. Please pay per order - see Steve.
Midcourse Reserve project - Project Manager has been in touch. Organising a date to meet on site.
Fed Govt Grant
Stage 2 - waiting on feedback from MP's office.
Immediate Past President
Reviewing Rotary Code of Conduct for RCWL
INTERNATIONAL TOAST
RC Glasgow, D1320, Scotland
Chartered 1913, has 27 members
Meets Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm, Radisson Red Hotel
President Ross Duncan
Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians
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MEMBER NEWS THIS WEEK:
Pres Jean away for a 5 4 3 week jaunt to the USA
Ros & Andrew (& Motza) heading to Mildura for Sunday interviews of potential outgoing Youth Exchange students.
Thank you for your leadership and support of The Rotary Foundation.
Your efforts help our programs create positive, lasting change in your community and around the globe.
One meaningful way to strengthen that impact is to encourage members to enroll in Rotary Direct, our Foundation's recurring giving program.
Last year, thanks to generous donors, our Foundation was able to fund 1,488 global grants, 457 district grants, and 57 disaster response grants to help communities in need.
Rotary Direct is one of the easiest and most secure ways for our donors to support this work. Because contributions are automated, donors don't need to send cheques or remember to make an annual contribution.
Rotary Direct saves time and reduces administrative costs. It offers flexible giving options to fit every donor:
If you personally are not already enrolled in Rotary Direct, I hope you will join me and the more than 32,000 others who contribute regularly to our Foundation.
Thank you for your dedication to Doing Good in the World.
Sincerely,
Eric Schmelling Chief Philanthropy Officer The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Ian Fitzgerald and Graeme Gatley from the Burnside Military History Research Group, shared their passion for helping families uncover the stories of relatives who served in Australia's military.
They demonstrated how anyone can research a loved one's military history from home using a range of online archives and databases. Their advice was to begin by gathering as much information as possible - photos, family stories, documents and personal details - as these can unlock valuable records.
We were then introduced to a number of excellent research resources, including the Virtual War Memorial, National Archives of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and Trove, along with subscription sites such as Ancestry, MyHeritage and WikiTree.
It was an informative presentation, with an important reminder to always verify information, as historical records can sometimes contain errors.
Thank you, Ian and Graeme, for equipping us with the knowledge to help preserve the stories and sacrifices of those who served.
We welcomed PDG David Jones as guest speaker. He gave us an inspiring insight into the Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge aboard the iconic One and All.
The program gives 15–18-year-olds the opportunity to step well outside their comfort zones.
Beginning as strangers with no mobile phones, they learn teamwork, responsibility, leadership and resilience while taking part in four-hour watches, climbing the rigging, helming the vessel and working together as a crew. Along the way, they build confidence, overcome challenges and often form lifelong friendships.
Conceived by renowned boat builder and experienced sailor David Binks OAM, the program has seen 17 Rotary voyages since 2018, with countless young people describing it as a life-changing experience.
Thank you, David, for sharing this worthwhile Rotary youth program with our Club.
We no longer have access to our old website. We have a new domain name that will be managed through ClubRunner. This new domain name is slightly different to the old one. The new website address is:
www.rotarywestlakes.com
We have a new QR code, differentiated by circles on the corner
Members to arrange their own replacement if they cannot front for their meeting night.
DATE
NAME
OTHER INFORMATION
JULY
28
Scott
AUGUST
4
Brian W
11
Ken
18
Ros
25
Andrew
SEPTEMBER
1
Ted
8
Barry
Responsibilities
Manage
- banners (pre & post meeting)
- name tags as appropriate
- Microphone is now in the lectern
The speaker system operates on both battery or power.
Prior to meeting, plug in the charger with the connection point being in front of the speaker box. Once fully charged (blue light), the charger can be removed (or left in place).
NOTE: Ensure that Power is plugged in to the actual Power inlet on the speaker and not the Microphone inlet
Three microphones are all battery operated. There are ‘some’ spare batteries in our lectern. Microphones operate on a simple On/Off and are already paired to the system.
The speaker box has a Master Volume knob as well as a Microphone Volume knob. These should not need adjustment unless circumstances have changed. Test inside meeting room.
At end of meeting please carefully check all items, and put safely back in lectern.
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)
