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AGENDA - 14 october

MEETING #2503

 

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    Welcome

1840    guest speaker

Ian Steel - Kick Start for Kids

1910    dinner

1930    reports

1950.   Wrap

2000   CLOSE

 
 
SECRETARY REPORT - tbc
  • No “donation request” emails received
  • Received email
    Rotary D9510 Notice of AGM 2025
    – the District AGM is set for 16 November, at 10am, in person or by Zoom. A
    ny resolutions to be submitted to the District Secretary (Pam Vaughton) by 18th October, direct to: secretary25-26@rotary9510.org
    1. Please contact Steve Hay if you require any further info, or want to register to attend, either in person or receive a Zoom link
  • Only mail was the registration papers for the BBQ trailer
TREASURER REPORT - Steve
Done
  • Excellent result at the weekend's NRM Heritage Rail Expo
    Gross Sales $1.274 for  net profit $1.054!
    83% profit
  • Waiting on Board approval of updated Club Bi-Laws
  • Waiting on Board approval for 2025/26 budget
Coming up
  • ntr
Ongoing
  • ntr
 
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING - Ros, away
Done
  • Great result, thanks to those volunteers @ National Rail Museum.
Coming up
  • End Polio BBQ @ Bunnings, Saturday 25 October, please confirm your attendance.
    This will be a busy day and we can't have any MIA.
To do
 
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Scott
 
District Grants
  • ntr
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
  • ntr
Coming up
  • Tennyson Dunes Open Day – Sunday 19 October
    have you checked the folder to add your name???
    We will have the Rotary branded 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, away
Done
  • ntr
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
 
  • Club fellowship evening


president's report

  • 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
     
  • Pres Robin is away until mid November!
  • 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. 
     
  • 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.

 
OTHER BUSINESS: 
 
50 year Celebration project
  • Commemoration afternoon tea/drinks, proposed for Sunday 8 March, 2026, 1700-1900
    please save the date
  • Thanks to those who have completed the Survey, see story below
    Still 8 yet to complete...
 
Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians
  • Andrew & Ros away at:
    RC Gawler on Monday, and
    joint RC Whyalla/Norrie on Tuesday.
    Andrew talking on End Polio
SERGEANT'S SESSION
  • $2 ea if 15 or more members
  • otherwise $3 ea

the four way test

 
 

RI Theme:

 

UNITE FOR GOOD

 
 
 

Monthly Focus

community & fundraising

Chair
7 October - Bill
14 October - Stephanie
21 October - Gary
28 October - Yvonne
Speakers
Oct 14, 2025
Kick Start for Kids
Oct 21, 2025
Golden North - history & future
Oct 28, 2025
2025/26 year in District 9510
Nov 04, 2025
nil due to Melb Cup night
Nov 11, 2025
End Polio
Nov 18, 2025
tbc
View entire list
Upcoming Events
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Oct 14, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Tennyson Dunes Open Day BBQ
Tennyson Dunes car park
Oct 19, 2025
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Oct 21, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Club Sponsors evening
Bartley Hotel
Oct 21, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 
World End Polio Day
Oct 24, 2025
 
End Polio Bunnnings BBQ
Bunnings Woodville
Oct 25, 2025
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Oct 28, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Bunnings BBQ Nov
Bunnings
Nov 03, 2025
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
 
RCWL weekly meeting
Bartley Hotel
Nov 04, 2025 6:30 pm
 
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ted Manka
October 5
 
Join Date
Susan Lockwood
October 5, 2021
4 years
 
Len Loechel
October 19, 1999
26 years
 
Stories
NRM Heritage Transport Expo
 
Sat 11 & Sun 12 October
 
 
We ran the Cafe Car both days. The NRM management were stoked with numbers on Saturday ~550.
 
We were slow but with a busy period over lunchtime.
 
Sunday hope was for ~600, but only ~450 through the gate. 
 
Nevertheless, a good weekend's effort.
 
 
Read more...
End DV - Walk for Respect
Our Club was proud to stand alongside fellow Rotarians and community members at Saturday’s Walk for Respect in the city.
 
Together we walked in solidarity to promote inclusion, understanding and respect for all. A great show of unity and compassion for a kinder and more respectful world
 
 
(thanks to Tracey for fb post)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Read more...
RCWL 50 yr celebration - survey
Just over half of our members have completed the Survey about Midcourse Reserve.
 
Prelim results below.
 
Further discussions welcomed. Andrew will be going to see the Open Area Manager of City of Charles Sturt on Thursday.
 
Q1
 
Q2
 
Q3
 
Q4
Read more...
Christmas Fun for Kids - Oct
 
The Committee is looking for new sponsor.s for the Club - contacts welcome.
 
Please invite others to our Sponsorship meeting on Tuesday 21 October - Dimi from Golden North will be speaking.
 
Read more...
Meals on Wheels 2025
Port Adelaide Kitchen Roster
(Member to confirm attendance by 9.00 am on the day of their roster by calling 08 8447 5171)
 
 
WEST LAKES ROTARY CLUB INC 
       
 Meals on Wheels Roster  2025MondaysRound 4
  99 Baynes Place, cnr Langham Place, adj Rail Station Glen
Please phone 8447 5171 by 9-00am on the day to confirm attendance  
Contact Katrina        0419 284 525katrina@mealsonwheelssa.org.au  
Otherwise use cab and charge to West Lakes Rotary Club Inc   
  PO Box 7287    
  WEST LAKES 5021    
       
2025 ROSTER    
       
OCTOBER      
 27Ros    
NOVEMBER10Steve    
 24Len    
DECEMBER8Ted    
 22Ken    
       
RESERVES Ted Manka0414 978 454   
  Len Loechel0423 981 474   
  Brian Macdonald
0418 819 974
   
  Andrew De Garis0408 803 421   
       
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Members on leave
Please update at front of Events Folder
 
 
 
 
 
October
- Sue
- Ken (part)
- Robin (part)
 
November
- Ken
- Robin (part)
 
December
- Ken (part)
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Meeting Chair - Committees

 

October:        Community & Fundraising

November:    Environment & Vocational

December:     International & Foundation

January:        Club Image & Communication

 
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)
 
Chair meeting
- manage timeliness
- organise meal delivery
 
Arrange Sergeant At Arms (as appropriate)
 
Liaise with President to close meeting.
 
 
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ClubRunner - how to use the mobile App
ClubRunner is a program used by Rotary worldwide to manage stories, minutes, documents, photos and membership information.
 
You can access via the web from a computer, but there is also an Application (App) that can be loaded onto a mobile device (phone, tablet etc).
Accessing the App provides a wealth of information at your fingertips.
 
the following link takes you to a presentation which is a step-by-step process to load and use the App
 
If you do not know your Username, please have a look at the front page inside the Events Folder - there is a list of all RCWL usernamessmiley
RCWL QR codes
The QR code will take you to our website! You will see latest stories and photos from member activities.
 
Can't access ClubRunner? Andrew sent you an email with brief instructions of how to log-in. See him if you're having problems, he can reset your password.
  
 
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President
 
Secretary
 
Public Officer
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Rotary Foundation
 
International Service
 
Community Service
 
Vocational
 
Environment Projects
 
Child Protection Officer
 
Youth Service
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Club Webmaster
 
Club Information
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The Bartley Hotel
Bartley Terrace
West Lakes Shore, SA 5020
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