President Anthony McGrath opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 21 June 2021.
John Thornton was back with us tonight, and after noting less than adequate performances in his absence he lead us in a much-improved rendition of Advance Australia Fair.
APOLOGIES & LOA:
We have 11 Apologies & Honorary, 8 LOA, therefore, anticipating 42 people in attendance tonight.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q: What is the significance of the week from 12-16 June 2021 and in which City and Country is this held?
A: The correct answer was the Rotary Convention, held virtually. Craig James answered the Rotary Conference in Houston. The generosity of President Anthony accepted this answer.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Peter Robinson advised that his mother was stable in hospital, recovering from a stroke. He thanked Members for their messages of good wishes.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Bob Davis)
Member’s Birthday
Spouses
Anniversaries
ATTENDANCE:
Kent advised that we have 41 members present.
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Charitable Trust: (Russell Hawkins)
Nil.
Secretary: (Craig James)
Alan Briggs, from eRotary Club, is seeking volunteers to assist TreeMission with planting 2,000 seedlings on Saturday 24th July.
Treasurer: (Leon Lorenzen)
Nil.
Club Service: (Peter Panek)
Nil.
Community Service: (Tim Humphry)
Raffle to be launched next week, withdraw on 16th August.
Vocational Service: (Trevor Gorey)
Nil.
International Service: (Michael Bissett)
Nil.
Public Image: (Kevin Jackson)
Nil.
Membership and New Members: (John Bolto)
Weekly Zoom invites will now be sent to all members, rather than just those who have notified of absence in advance.
Youth: (Kim Smith)
Tania Boer, one of our RYLA participants will be sponsored to RYLEAP 2nd – 7th July.
Other Announcements:
- Footy Tipping Round 14 - Natalie Egerton- Warburton 5 wins Margin 1 pts
- Leaders - Craig James (85), Andrew Hogan (84), John Bolto (82), Peter Marfleet (82 ) & Mathew Bolto (82)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: (Anthony McGrath)
- Club Budget - The Budget is currently being finalised for next year. Hence if you have a passion for a particular Project or Charity or Fundraising event please let us know. Our Budget gives us a template for how we approach the year. Our philosophy is to more heavily support a couple of larger Club Projects and then limited support to a lot of little ones. We think this is a better approach than spreading oneself too thinly and having a reactive scatter-gun approach. Any ideas are very welcome - any well thought through proposals with a champion are extremely welcome !!
- Rotary Club of Matilda Bay is having a Corporate Charity Golf Day supporting Mental Health Awareness on 29 October 2021 at Mt Lawley Golf Club. Please see me if you want a team or know possible Corporates!
- Club Meeting Bookings for next year - Nothing changes. I will continue to manage meeting numbers and liaise with NGC. The process is;
- If you will be missing more than one meeting in a row please lodge a “Leave of Absence” on the Club Website ( or contact me).
- On Thursday morning I will Register everyone as “ Attending” if they don’t have an LOA or already declined.
- I will send an Email confirming your Registration as attending on Thursday morning.
- If you are NOT attending let me know by Sunday night if at all possible.
- Let me know if you are bringing a guest and any dietary requirements,
by Sunday night.
SERGEANT’S SESSION: (Trevor Gorey)
The wine table.
Kent and Craig for footy tipping.
Anyone who had their name published in Saturday’s West.
Jason for moonlighting as an Art Negotiator at Mount Lawley SHS (where his daughter is Head Girl).
Susan Watson for having a letter published in The Australian.
Pilbara Pilgrims (Webb, Jackson, Illet, Warburton and Bourke).
Win Jones, for abusing the Sergeant without cause.
Geoffrey Cahiff for disputing the President’s decision on Q of W.
ROTARY MOMENT : (Craig James)
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Australian Rotary Health
Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia it also provides;
- funding into a broad range of general health areas,
- scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, and
- scholarships for Indigenous health students.
These are areas of health that do not readily attract funding or promote findings to the community.
In May 1981, Rotarian Professor Alan Williams (of the Melbourne Children’s Hospital) proposed to his Rotary Club the establishment of a national Rotary research foundation, with an aim of raising $2 million for research beginning into Cot Deaths.
In 1985, ‘The Australian Rotary Health Research Fund was established. The Board allocated its first grant into the causes of SIDS. Parents around the world now know to place babies on their backs at night, greatly reducing the impact of SIDS.
As Australian Rotary Health grew, so did its broad vision of a healthier Australia through research, awareness, and education. Supported by Rotarians Australian wide, Australian Rotary Health was soon able to sponsor research in a range of medical and health areas that do not readily attract funding.
The Board, in conjunction with its Research Committee, has prioritised cutting-edge research, which is relevant to the community.
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Historically, the major focus areas of Australian Rotary Health have been:
1986 to 1994 – Cot Death
1989-1995 – Environmental Health Problems of the Aged
1993-1996 – Adolescent Health
1996-1999 – Family Health
1998 – Bowelscan
1998-2000 – Ross River Virus
2000 – Malaria
1999 to 2001 – First Aid, Pre-hospital treatment, Emergency Care
2000 to 2011 – Mental Illness
2007 – Waist Disposal Project
2007 to 2010 – Evaluation of Mental Health Service Provision
2007 to 2009 – Evaluation of Rural Health Service Provision
2010 to 2011 – Bipolar Disorder, funded by the Bipolar Expedition Study
2011 to 2013 – Beyond Bushfires: Community, Recovery and Resilience
2012 onwards – Mental Health of Young Australians
2013 – Prevention of Mental Disorders
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In 2000, the Indigenous Health Scholarship program was established.
Indigenous Health Scholarships have encouraged Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry, and other health-related degrees at university.
These scholarships help Indigenous students to overcome barriers to tertiary study and Close the Gap within health services.
The Indigenous Health Scholarship program sees a Rotary Club, Rotary District, business or individual, partner with the State and Commonwealth governments and Australian Rotary Health. Approximately 1 in 5 Indigenous Doctors in Australia have been supported by an Indigenous Health Scholarship.
In 2007, Rural Nursing and Medicine Scholarships were introduced to address staff shortages in rural healthcare services.
Australian Rotary Health awards these scholarships to medical and nursing students who wish to undertake a year-long placement in rural healthcare service and experience what these facilities have to offer. Students get the chance to engage in more one on one time with supervisors and patients and experience a range of clinical problems that do not often present in urban communities. Rural Scholarships provide students with an opportunity to pursue a career in rural Australia when they have completed their studies.
Through the support of Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, Rotary Districts, individual, commercial and government supporters, Australian Rotary Health has funded over $33 million of research since its establishment.
Australian Rotary Health supported by several Rotary Clubs in Australia retains a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
In 2021 Australian Rotary Health has four focus areas:
- Mental Health Research
Since the year 2000, Australian Rotary Health has focused its funding on mental health research.
In 2012 this focus narrowed to the Mental Health of Young Australians, and
In 2013 research projects focussing on the Prevention of Mental Health Disorders were included.
- Mental Health Research Grants
- PhD Scholarships; and
- Postdoctoral Fellowships
- General Health Research
Australian Rotary Health engages with a variety of funding partners to provide Research Grants and PhD Scholarships.
These projects encompass a broad range of general health areas including cancer, heart disease, children’s health, motor neuron disease, diabetes and more.
ARH funds general health research in 2 ways:
- Research Companion PhD Scholarships
- Indigenous Health Scholarships
These Scholarships support Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry, and other health-related degrees at university.
These scholarships help Indigenous students to overcome barriers to tertiary study and qualification.
- Rural Medical and Nursing Scholarships.
Australian Rotary Health provides scholarships for medical and nursing students to undertake placements at a rural and remote health care service.
Students experience what these facilities have to offer and provide an incentive for recipients to pursue a career in rural Australia upon graduation.
Since its inception, Australian Rotary Health has raised over $33,000.000.00 for health research.
SPEAKER: (Incoming President - Jason van Straalen)
Pres Anthony invited Michael Bisset to introduce our Incoming President Jason van Straalen. Noted that Jason was inducted via Zoom in April 2020, and has made valuable contributions to the Club, notably a donation to the Book Drive and sale of scented candles.
Jason admitted that his A-V presentation had let him down so he would ad-lib.
He will seek to recognise past members and seek new members with innovative skills.
He was born in Perth, grew up in the Western suburbs, attended Cottesloe Primary School and Wesley College. His parents divorced when he was 10.
Working life commenced selling audio-visual equipment at Brash’s, and was moving into a management position when the Company went broke. In 1994 he opened his own HiFi shop in Mandurah, later buying and developing a property and moving his store in. Due to numerous break-ins, he diversified into the Beauty Salon business next door. The ‘tanning scare’ saw him lose a lot of business, but did receive some compensation from the Health Dept. He introduced hair removal (IPL) and sold 1,000 ScoopOn vouchers in 15 minutes. There was a decline in the HiFi business due to smartphones, streaming, etc, so Jason moved into real estate.
He was a member of the Rotary Club in Mandurah and enjoyed his time there.
Jason was seriously injured in a bicycle accident in Northbridge, and during the recovery process, he was advised to partake in something he enjoyed to help with PTSD so he rejoined Rotary.
Jason has enjoyed his time in RCD, and the friends and fellowship.
He admitted he will need support as his weaknesses are administration and organisation, and this has already been offered.
Jason is looking forward to the tear ahead.
President Anthony thanked Jason for agreeing to take on the Role and reminded all members should at least consider the challenge (if they have not already done so). Obviously with working full time and having a young child time will be tight but he, Craig James, John Bolto and others have committed to providing assistance when required.
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS : (Pres Anthony McGrath)
- 28th June 2021 - RCD Change-over Night
- 5th July 2021 - Annie Fogarty - The Fogarty Foundation
THANKS TO:
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Thank you to Denise & Staff and the Nedlands Golf Club. Thanks to on-Par Catering for a fine meal.
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RECOGNISE OUR VERY GENEROUS SPONSORS:
- Lizzy Bee-supplier of flowers
- Butler Settineri – Hon Club Auditors
- Paragon Consultants -Our Foundation’s Auditors
- Accura Accounting & Advisory Services for providing Xero Accounting software and
Sharesight Portfolio reporting software to the Charitable Trust.
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MEETING CLOSE:
Recognise RI President’s Holger Knaack Presidential theme for the year "Rotary Opens Opportunities"
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Minutes: John Murdoch
Photographer: Peter Robertson
Q of W: Peter Panek
Editor: Tom Langley
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