President Jason van Straalen opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 28th Feb 2022.
WELCOME to our GUESTS:
Guest of John Bolto , Martanki Metthew.
APOLOGIES & LOA:
We have 13 Apologies and 13 LOA with 1 guest hence around 32 people in attendance tonight.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q: What role does the Rotary Legislative council play?
A: It reviews and modifies the rules and guidelines of Rotary.
Every three years, Rotarians meet at the Council on Legislation to review and vote on proposed changes to the legislation that governs Rotary. They consider enactments, which change Rotary’s governing documents, and position statements by the RI Board.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Any Rotarian who has news they would like to share regarding Family or Friends?
John Thornton is having treatment and said he “Feels like he just received an invitation to Putin’s Palace!”
John Bolto advised that his son has been promoted to Assistant Manager at Aldi.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Richard Ranshaw)
Member’s Birthday.
Panek, Peter Feb 27
Webb, Peter Mar 13.
Partner’s Birthday
McGeorge, Andrea partner of McGeorge, Bruce Mar 09.
Anniversaries
Hawkins AM, Russell, and Hawkins, Annie Mar 10, 1980, 41 years.
Hopkins OAM, John and Hopkins, Katrina Mar 12, 1995, 26 years.
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MetSO:
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Tony Chien sent a group photo of the Magnificent 10 Volunteers at the last Sunday MetSO Gala Concert held at the Ballroom, Governor House.
The 10 volunteers consist of 8 Club members plus Bethwyn Miller and Fiona Johnson. The volunteers were on various duties from 11am to 6pm, tasks involved setting up the 200 chairs in the Ballroom and pack them away, checking vaccination status and ticket collection at the gate, taking care of VIPs, managing the audience, provide safety wardens and assisting MetSO as directed.
The volunteers did a fantastic job over this extended period with smiles, as leaders of the pack (Kevin Jackson and myself) we are extremely proud of the team and assistance from RCD were duly acknowledged in the Governor speech and from MetSO.
Our President Jason and his wife Aisha were amongst the VIPs and a number of our Club members were in the audience.
Below is an extract from an email from Mrs. Ti Wan Porter, the Event Manager from MetSO:
Thank you to all the Rotarians for helping at the concert yesterday. The organisation and management for our first event at GHB was a massive undertaking. Your expert advice and practical help on the day is very much appreciated. It has been a pleasure working with RCD and I hope we can continue to help each other with exciting new projects. Please can you pass on our thanks to all the RCD helpers?
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DISTRICT CONFERENCE: A message from the District Governor to the Club.
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Rotarians across Australia have already booked tickets for our iconic WA District Conference next weekend. "We are One".
I have just noticed that no one from your club has booked a ticket as yet.
A number of clubs are organising a club event and already have their club ticket - you may also be planning to do that - which is fabulous.
The Virtual Link to join the conference will be sent out next Thursday, so it's important that you have booked either a Club or single ticket before then. I wouldn't want you to miss out at the last minute.
Conference Tickets are only $35pp, tickets to hear our keynote speakers Danny Ford and Tim Muirhead at other events in WA are around $240, so this is a great opportunity.
The conference will explore how as Australians, We are One, and together we can progress our Reconciliation journey and Rotary can make lasting change in Australia.
Please let me know if you are planning to join us or have any questions.
kindest regards,
Dee
Dee Buckland Rotary District Governor 2021-22, Western Australia District 9455
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SERGEANT’S SESSION: (Jon Steward )
Fines meted out by our Sergeant included;
Kent W for sticking it to El Presidento re Footy Tipping.
Peter Webb parking in a no parking bay.
Fines to those who didn’t say help to the Sergeant the previous week at the dinner.
FELLOWSHIP MEETING:
There appeared to be good-natured conversations at all tables.
This writer was impressed that Hugh may well be bringing bags of empty cans and bottles to Rotary each week for Susan!
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS: (Pres Jason van Straalen)
- 7th March 2022 No Meeting Public holiday.
- 14th March 2022 Santos Science experience 4 students Kim Smith.
- 21st March 2022 Presentation to Ronald McDonald House Tony Chein.
- 28th March 2022 Fiona Argyle Mayor City of Nedlands Partners and Friends night.
Thank you to the Staff of the Nedlands Golf Club. Thanks to on-Par Catering for a fine meal.
