Past President Peter Panek opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 29th March 2021.
John Thornton led the singing of a rousing chorus of Advance Australia Fair!
WELCOME TO OUR STUDENT SPEAKERS AND GUESTS:
We welcomed Samantha White a teacher from Shenton College and 3 students;
- Liah Jones
- Hayden Ranson
- Donna Peari
We also welcomed parents Kylie Jones, Nicole Ranson, and Marli and Sage Peari.
APOLOGIES & LOA:
We have an apology from President Anthony McGrath and 9 LOA.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q: How much does Rotary estimate it costs to provide one person with safe water?
A: The correct answer of $24 pp was given by John MacKinnon
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Anita Bourke reported that she has received both her Covid vaccine injections.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Bob Davis)
Member’s Birthday
- Tim Humphry 73 years
- Ron Wilson 76 years
- David Ellis 74 years
Spouses
- Aisha van Straalen 4 Apr
- Barbara Cole will celebrate a birthday shortly.
Anniversaries
- Peter Panek & Jomay Verrier 30 Mar 3 years
- Stuart McCoubrie will be celebrating his 53rd anniversary.
ATTENDANCE:
Kent advised that we have 35 members present and 8 guests present.
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Charitable Trust: (Russell Hawkins)
No report.
Secretary: (Craig James)
No report.
Treasurer: (Leon Lorenzen)
No report.
Club Service: (Peter Panek)
The anniversary dinner is on Monday 19 April at Dalkeith Bowling Club.
Community Service: (Tim Humphry)
No report.
Vocational Service: (Trevor Gorey)
The Vocational Excellence Award will be presented on 12 April.
International Service: (Michael Bissett)
No report.
Public Image: (Kevin Jackson)
No report.
Membership and New Members: ( John Bolto)
No Report.
Youth: ( Kim Smith)
No report.
PRESIDENTS REPORT:
- Centennial Ball coming up on 23 April 2021 at the Ritz-Carlton.
- District Club Officers Training occurred virtually on 28 March 2021. District Assembly will occur virtually on 18 April 2021.
- Solemen video was shown last week and an email sent a couple of days ago. Please help as you see fit. Donations can also be made thru the RCD Charitable Trust.
SERGEANT’S SESSION:
Trevor Gorey was the sergeant.
It was noted that the wine table failed to stand when addressed by the sergeant.
Several people were fined for using their phones to find the answer to the question of the week.
GUEST SPEAKERS: ( Shenton College Students - The Science Experience )
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PP Peter Panek invited Kim Smith to talk about the Science Experience and introduce the students to speak about their experience.
- Liah Jones
- Hayden Ranson
- Dona Peari
One student Leslie King could not be present and Samantha White spoke on his behalf. All students present spoke enthusiastically about their experience.
PP Peter thanked the Students for sharing their experiences and also their teacher Samantha White for being so instrumental in instilling the love of science within the school community and these students in particular.
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REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS: (Pres Anthony McGrath)
- 5th April 2021 - NO MEETING ( Easter)
- 12th April 2021 - Vocational Excellence Award
- 19th April 2021 - Anniversary Dinner (Richard Court) - Dalkeith Bowls Club
- 26th April 2021 - NO MEETING (ANZAC Day Holiday)
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.
THANK YOU TO OUR GUESTS WHO ATTENDED TONIGHT.
- The Shenton College Science Students
- Samantha White
- Parents of the Students
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MEETING CLOSE:
Recognise RI President’s Holger Knaack Presidential theme for the year "Rotary Opens Opportunities"
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Photographer: Jason van Straalan
Q of W: Peter Panek
Editor: Tom Langley
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