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President Jason van Straalen opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 21st March 2022.
John Thornton’s here tonight, so he will lead us in tune! (Made a big difference – thanks, John!
WELCOME to our GUESTS:
- Susan Morrow - Speaker
- Martanki Matthew - Guest / New Member
APOLOGIES & LOA:
We have 11 Apologies and 12 LOA with 2 guests hence around 36 people are in attendance tonight.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q: What is meant by 2021-22 Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta’s campaign “Each One, Bring One”?
A: The “Each One, Bring One” campaign by 2021-22 Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta encourages every Rotarian to get non-Rotarians to visit us, learn more about us, and maybe even become a member or otherwise involved with Rotary. Don’t forget to talk about Rotary with your friends, family, co-workers, and anyone!
Correctly answered by John Bolto.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Any Rotarian who has news they would like to share regarding Family or Friends?
John Bolto mentioned his son started a new job as Assistant Manager but was promoted to Manager on the day he stated due to his Manager getting Covid!
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Richard Ranshaw)
Member’s Birthday
Nil.
Partner’s Birthday
Hawkins, Annie partner of Hawkins AM, Russell Mar 21.
Davis, Susie partner of Davis, Bob Mar 27.
Anniversaries
Davis, Bob and Davis, Susie 52 Years Mar 21 1970.
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Charitable Trust: (Russell Hawkins)
Secretary: (Craig James)
Treasurer: (Leon Lorenzen)
Club Service: (John Murdoch)
Community Service: (Anthony McGrath)
International Service: (Michael Bissett)
Public Image: (Peter Robertson)
Membership and New Members: (John Bolto)
Environment: (John Bolto)
Youth: (Kim Smith)
Other Announcements
No Club reports this week.
SERGEANT’S SESSION : (Jon Steward)
Fines meted out by our Sergeant included;
John Bolto for taking his badge home and for arguing.
Wine Table.
John Linguist for not wearing a Rotary pin.
WCE supporters for unluckily losing and Freo supporters for a lucky win.
Anthony McGrath for jagging the footy tipping competition.
Jason for not knowing what is going on.
Nigel Johnson for political advertising on his front lawn.
Guest Speaker tonight: Susan Morrow from Ronald McDonald House
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Susan Morrow arrived in Perth in 1997 from the USA and has worked in fundraising for 14 years before joining Ronald McDonald (RMcD)
Susan explained RMcD provide supported accommodation to help families who live remote (>100kms) from Perth attend their children while they undergo treatment in Perth. It's a family centred care model based on the fact families do better together. RMcD started in 1974 in Philadelphia. There are now 379 centres in 45 countries. In Australia, there are 14 centres. In WA, Lyn Baker started the centre and there is now a 47-bedroom House that opened in 2014 in Nedlands located near QE2 Medical Centre. There are also 14 bedrooms at PCH that opened in 2018 along with family rooms at PCH, Kulinga Moot Mia at RMcD house for indigenous families and at Peel Health campus. There is also the Bass Family Foundation learning centre that offers play and learning for children and the RMcD Learning program that aims to bridge the gap for students who miss out on school due to medical illness. RMcD also offers a Retreat Program in Busselton and Bunbury for families to re-connect. Last year they helped 1804 families who spent 18,570 nights in accommodation and 83 families stayed at the retreats. The annual WA budget is $10m. McDonalds provides 14% of this, the WA govt 13% with the balance from fundraising. A room can be sponsored for $11,000 pa.
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REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS : (Pres Jason van Straalen)
- 28th March 2022 Fiona Argyle Mayor City of Nedlands Partners and Friends night.
- 4th April 2022 Sophie Harrington National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol disorders.
- 11th April 2022 Pride in workmanship - Peter Marfleet.
- 18th April 2022- No Meeting Easter.
THANKS TO:
Thank you to the Staff of the Nedlands Golf Club. Thanks to on-Par Catering for a fine meal.
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WE 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.
MEETING CLOSE:
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Recognise RI President Shekar Mehta’s Presidential theme for the year "Serve to Change Lives "
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Minutes: Kim Smith
Editor: Tom Langley
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