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.
18.30 WELCOME
Apologies:
Guests:
Toast to Australia:Chair
International Toast: Peter
Heads & Tails: Brian W
Thought for the Week:
"The best way to find yourself
is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Mahatma Gandhi
18.35 REPORTS
19.00 DINNER
19.20 pres jean - my year ahead
19.55 WRAP
20.00 CLOSE
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Thanks to all the members for their help and participation in last week's changeover. It was a wonderful evening.
Congratulations to our new Paul Harris Fellows .
We have started off our Monday bunnings BBQ with sunny day, good work for all who attended.
We are going to continue on with our set Chairperson list. Would ask if unable to do the date allocated to you, please swap with a fellow member
District Changeover Luncheon - District Governor Rajeev Kamineni will hand over the role of District Governor to Tim Mee for Rotary District 9510 for 2026-2027. You are invited.
Date: Wednesday 08 July 2026
Time: 11.45am for 12.10pm to 2pm
Venue: MTX John Halbert Room, Adelaide Oval
Cost: $50 per person
SECRETARY REPORT - Andrew
Hello!
All correspondence to:
secretary.westlakes@rotary9510.org
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Distributed final 2025/26 Finance Report to Members
Distributed the 2026/27 Annual Budget
Finalising supporting paperwork for the annual Audit
5 members to pay their 2026/27 Fees by end July ($230 for 12 months or $120 for 6 months)
Received the invoice from District for Dues and Insurance – included a $300 rebate
Successfully closed the Beyond Bank account – transferred cash to the BankSA Community Acct
Bunnings BBQ - an excellent result, seemed to be a bit slow, but the result is outstanding....everything was sold out
Sales $1,540, costs circa $285 TBC, net circa $1,255
Thanks to all who helped out today – you are all amazing people..
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros & Brian
Bunnings BBQ - Monday 6 July thanks to all who participated, especially Jo who braved the afternoon shift!
19 trays sold out (399 snags)!
NRM Family Fun Fair 16-19 July - please check the Events Folder
Planning meetings starting for Christmas Fun for Kids, next is Tue 7 July @1730
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Jamie
ntr
MEMBERSHIP & SPECIAL EVENTS- Gary
ntr
YOUTH REPORT - Scott
ntr
GUEST SPEAKERS
Alison is the guest speaker organiser.
Ideas from Club members welcomed.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Membership
Please make yourself known to Jo Sculli!
50-year Celebration project
Coffee table book is nearing **,000 hours....
being formatted and approaching completion. Please indicate your interest in purchase (see Events Folder).
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.
INTERNATIONAL TOAST
At the Changeover, we had Ken provide a toast to RI, and PDG John Downing provide an eloquent response.
Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians
Alison, Jo, Ros & Andrew attended RC Largs Bay Changeover last Thursday.
They would both: like to assist us in our activities; and welcome our help in raising the profile of their Club
Ros & Andrew attend the changeover for RC Seaford. It is their 10 year celebration, and they are looking at novel ways to mark this occasion.
MEMBER NEWS THIS WEEK:
Many thanks to past Member Alan Raggatt (Qld) who recognised Jean's ascendancy to President with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
BD "celebrated" his birthday by cooking up a storm at Bunnings in the morning shift!
Well, another one bites the dust and we have a new(ish) President!!
For those who have forgotten, or are new to the Club, this will be number 3 for Jean.
She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and has had to navigate through changes before....
President Robin reflected on a remarkable Year of Action, highlighting the international projects, new partnerships and the recognition our Club received from The Rotary Foundation. He reminded us that one of our greatest strengths is the experience within our membership and that every achievement this year has been the result of true teamwork and collaboration.
Robin then proudly handed over to Jean, our President for 2026–2027.
Jean shared her vision to:
build on our strong foundations,
grow our plan of operations,
adapt to changing times,
foster stronger connections with other clubs, and
create a lasting impact when people unite and take action.
Jean is committed to bringing Rotary themes to life while ensuring the fun, friendship and joy of Rotary remain at the heart of everything we do.
A wonderful evening of celebration, gratitude and friendship.
We reflected on the past year and look forward with excitement to the year ahead.
Congratulations to Sue, Bill, Gary and Tracey, who were honoured with Paul Harris Fellow recognition for their outstanding service and dedication.
Ros was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her exceptional service and commitment. Her contribution continues to demonstrate what it means to lead with heart, purpose and integrity.
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
7
Robin
14
Tracey
21
Len
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)
