"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: Chair
International toast: Peter
Heads & Tails: Brian W
1830 WELCOME
1940 reports
1900 dinner
1920 discussion:
what rotary clubs are in the middle east?
1955 wrap
2000 close
SECRETARY REPORT - tbc
ntr, no mail
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Done
70 in attendance at 50th Celebration, collating final accounts
Coming up
ntr
Ongoing
ntr
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros
Done
Thanks to those who worked to make Sunday's 50th celebration a success.
Coming up
Democracy Snag and Cake Stall for the State Election will be on Saturday 21 March @ WLS Kindergarten carpark
please update Events Folder
new Carousel dates Sat 21 & Sun 22 March!
Next Bunnings BBQ will be Easter Monday 6 April - we expect it will be busy!
Our RYE student Abby is fundraising for Shave for a Cure!
Please see Ros for details.
Feedback on international charities to support
We have a donation for an International youth program which we will match.
Scott has a list of potential projects (existing) that we could add to.
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT- Jean
Done
Would like Club members thoughts re the Club banners before they are packed away again . Do members think it would be worthwhile to redo some of them to add in the loose banners and or group into areas? Any other thoughts?
Coming up
Blanket Revolution
Still working on finding a home for the last box of blankets.
Vocational—Gerard Ancone award date set for 28 April, The Chair of Skills SA has accepted Denis' invitation to attend.
Please make sure you are keep the date free - this will also be a partners night.
To do
Please consider the Club visit: Calperum visit proposed for 14-17 May 2026 (3 nights), Jean is looking to lock in accommodation at the site. Please update Events Folder if you are interested.
YOUTH REPORT - Andrew
Done
Received response to letter to Ms Rebecca Huddy, Principal of Westport. Happy to come and talk to us - need to determine topic.
Coming up
Loaning BBQ trailer to ZAHRA for their event on 15 March any assistance in organising/transporting trailer will be welcomed
RYPEN
(3-5 July, applications close 1 June)
Playground Relocation Project assistance?
please see Andrew if interested
To do
Contact with Seaton High re RYPEN
GUEST SPEAKERS
tbc
president's report
A lot of positive feedback on our 50th Anniversary celebration.
Our own DG, who attends many of these functions, made comment to me about the overall function and the value received.
The venue, speeches and catering were all in line with our club values and expectations.
Above all else, I have been particularly impressed with how so many members came together to share the load or participate to make a great memory.
There were so many behind the scenes hard workers. Firstly, setting up and again taking down afterwards. These things do not happen by themselves, and it is always a pleasure to see such team effort.
And of note, the catering was excellent. I am pretty sure no one was left feeling hungry and the quality of food left no room for complaint.
Again, well done to all members.
OTHER BUSINESS:
50 year Celebration project
We need to design a polo shirt
- thoughts are a plain blue polo with RCWL logo, feedback to Committee please
Newsletter distribution
To continue to engage with past and possible Members, it is easy to include them on our weekly Newsletter distribution. It would be good to ensure that our Guest Speakers are kept in the loop.
Please send email addresses to Andrew and he will do the rest.
On Sunday we celebrated 50 wonderful years of the Rotary Club of West Lakes.
It was a special afternoon filled with memories, laughter and connection as past and present members and friends came together to reflect on the many highlights of our Club over the decades.
Old friends reunited, stories were shared, and we were delighted to have two of our founding members (Alan Broadbent & Eric Ciracovitch OAM) present to celebrate this milestone with us.
We heard a few words from:
District Governor Rajeev Kamineni;
Deputy Mayor of the City of Charles Sturt, Katriona Kinsella; and
President of Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club, Damien Puyenbroek.
All reflected on RCWL's work and wished us continued success in serving our community.
Guests enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea and birthday cake, while browsing through displays of Club memorabilia that showcased the history and spirit of Rotary at West Lakes.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this incredible milestone.
Many thanks to past member Alan Raggatt whose generous $200 donation enabled a couple of door prizes, won by past member John Phillips, and AdBri sponsor rep Peter Baker (Brian White's son in law)!
Here’s to the friendships, service and community spirit that have shaped the past 50 years…and many more to come.
We have received preliminary plans for the upgrade to Midcourse Reserve that is half funded by RCWL to mark the 50th year since Charter!
Just to recall
Decision
RCWL provide funding to enable:
1. gazebo/shade/seating
to review
2. water fountain.
Note from Council
"Please find attached a draft concept plan outlining the proposed improvements currently planned for next year. The concept considers access to the playground and potential impacts on underground services.
Council is currently preparing its 2026/27 budget, so the project has not yet been formally endorsed and the design is subject to change. "
Our website address which was through a third party has been taken over by an unknown entity. We no longer have access, so you would have seen corrupted links.
Robin has chased this down and we have a new domain name that will be managed through ClubRunner. This new domain name will be slightly different to the old one (no "club of").
www.rotarywestlakes.com
We now 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
January 13th
Jean
20th
Tracey
27th
Len
February 3rd
Scott
10th
Brian White
17th
Charles
24th
Ken
March 3rd
Ros
10th
Andrew
17th
Ted
24th
Barry
31st
Gary
April 7th
Sue
14th
Alison
21st
Bill
28th
Denis
Presentation Gerry Ancone award
May 5th
Jamie
12th
Bob
19th
Brian McDonald
26th
Brian Jones
June 2nd
Yvonne
9th
Stephanie
16th
Peter
23rd
Steve
30th
???
Changeover
Responsibilities
Manage
- banners (pre & post meeting)
- name tags as appropriate
- microphone, is now in our 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)
