President Jason van Straalen opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 2 August 2021.
John Thornton led us in singing a chorus of Advance Australia Fair noting that we had all heard the tune on numerous occasions during coverage of the Olympics.
WELCOME to Guests:
No external speaker tonight.
Chris Thornton (John’s Son) is present. Also, Paul Napper is with us tonight.
APOLOGIES & LOA:
We have16 Apologies & Honorary, 8 LOA plus 1 guest hence 37 people in attendance tonight.
President Jason reminded all members to ensure their attendance (or otherwise) is correctly noted on the website.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q: What was the original name for Hay Street?
A: Parts were originally called Howick Street & Twiss Street.
Correctly answered by Craig James.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Trevor Gorey advised that Alicia had won the Open Art Award at the Cossack Art Show.
Neil Wilkie’s daughter coming out of hotel quarantine tomorrow for a family reunion.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Bob Davis)
Member’s Birthday
Partner’s Birthday
- Cherry Martin 7 August
- Elizabeth Melville
Anniversaries
- George and Elizabeth Melville
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Charitable Trust: (Russell Hawkins)
Committee meeting tomorrow, Russell’s offices at 1700.
Secretary: (Craig James)
Board meeting next Monday 9th August.
Treasurer: (Leon Lorenzen)
Please pay your Subs, which were due at the end of July.
Club Service: (John Murdoch)
The first meeting was held earlier tonight. Several items to go to the Board meeting next week.
Community Service: (Anthony McGrath)
Please do four things.
- Sell your Raffle Tickets.
- Deposit the money into the Club’s Project account (BSB: 016 484 Acct: 100311017)
- Give Ticket Butt(s) to me.
- Get another Ticket Book and repeat.
Please consider putting Flyers into more Letterboxes to spread the word.
International Service: (Michael Bissett)
Nil.
Public Image: (Peter Robertson)
Nil.
Membership and New Members: (John Bolto)
Nil.
Environment: (John Bolto)
Nil report, however information later.
Youth: ( Kim Smith)
Nil.
Other Announcements:
Paul Napper advised that more than 200 sleeping bags had been donated for distribution to the homeless in the City and thanked all members.
Footy Tipping
Round 19 - Ken Ilett 8 wins & margin of 3 pts!
Round 20 - John Lindquist 8 wins & margin of 5 pts!
Leaders – Andrew Hogan (116), Mathew Bolto (114), Craig James (114) & Kent Warburton (114)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: ( Jason van Straalen)
Report on Treemission Planting morning last Saturday week. 2591 seedlings planted in 3 hours.
President Jason and Peter Robertson attended Rotary PR Meeting. How to get the Rotary message out. Supply of Rotary lapel pins provided by President Jason.
The new I President has requested each member to invite at least one guest to a Rotary Meeting this year.
A reminder to Members that the Rotary Down Under Magazine has landed in your email box. Always a good read.
SERGEANT’S SESSION: ( Jon Steward )
Kent Warburton for mixed up Footy Tipping results.
Steve Halbert for neglecting his rostered duty obligations.
Kevin Jackson boasting the sale of 5 books of raffle tickets.
Dockers supporters for their win.
Dalkeith lawn bowlers for mention in the Post.
Russell Hawkins – not aware of email re rostered duties.
John Hopkins ignored the Sergeant at Dogswamp shopping centre.
John Martin for his wife’s birthday.
Graeme Sansom for taking the Sergeant’s seat.
ROTARY MOMENTS: (Craig James & John Bolto)
Craig James spoke about Australian Rotary Health and played a video on current research.
A recent email to all members highlighted a new initiative – mental health in younger ages.
Mental Health First Aid training commenced in Australia and is now available in 24 countries. Available to RCD members.
John Bolto explained the new Environment Committee (currently has 5 members), and interaction with ESRAG (Environment and Sustainability Rotary Action Group). John presented a slideshow indicating areas of environmental concern. These slides will be distributed.
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS: (Pres Jason van Straalen)
- 9th August 2021 - Mystery Speaker
- 16th August 2021 – Graeme Marshall - AFP Child Exploitation in the Philippines
THANKS TO:
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Thank you to the Staff of the Nedlands Golf Club. Thanks to on-Par Catering for a fine meal.
Best wishes to Denise who had a fall.
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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.
Thank you to our guest who attended tonight.
Chris Thornton.
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MEETING CLOSE:
Recognise RI President’s Shekar Mehta’s Presidential theme for the year "Serve to Change Lives " and acknowledge The Flag.
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Minutes: John Murdoch
Photography: Jason van Straalen
Q of W: Tom Langley
Editor: Tom Langley
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