President John Murdoch opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 27 February 2023.
John Thornton is with us tonight, leading us in singing Advance Australia Fair.
An excellent rendition. 9.5/10.
WELCOME to our Guests:
Dr Joseph Nolan, Igor Bray, Robyn Chien, Michael Elias, Dr John Mortimer, Dr John Shepherd, Joy Shepherd, Paul Woods and Jenny Woods.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q: Who won the Rotary Club of Dalkeith football tipping competition in 2022?
A: John Bolto.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Any Rotarians who have news they would like to share regarding Family or Friends.
The French Film Festival is on for all those interested from March 8th to April 5th.
Jill Elias’s daughter Sam has won the Don Watts scholarship @ ECU for 2023.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Jill Elias)
Member’s Birthday
Spouses
Anniversaries
- Russell and Annie Hawkins Mar 10 43 years.
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None.
OTHER REPORTS:
RCD volunteers for Metso. William Hidajat received his RYLA Award on 13th February 2023.
ROTARY MOMENT: (John Lindquist / John Murdoch)
Induction of Ann Bray – Inducted by John Lindquist and welcomed by President John Murdoch.
Welcome to Jonas Edner- Welcomed by John Lindquist and President John Murdoch.
SERGEANT’S SESSION: (Graeme Sansom / Trevor Gorey)
The usual recalcitrant fines include the Wine table, but others of note, Kevin Jackson and Russel Hawkins, for differing fashion faux pas.
Jason van Straalen for receiving Valentine's notice from his wife in the paper.
Craig James for marching at the Gay Mardi Gras.
SPEAKER: (Dr John Nolan) – introduced by Russell Hawkins
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Dr John, Master of Music at St George’s Cathedral, spoke to us about 1 of the world’s greatest organist,
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937).
Widor wrote music for various instruments and ensembles (some of his songs for voice and piano are especially notable) and composed four operas and a ballet. Still, only his works for organ are played with any regularity today. These include ten organ symphonies, three symphonies for orchestra with organ, Suite Latine, Trois Nouvelles Pièces, and six arrangements of works by Bach under the title Bach's Memento (1925). The organ symphonies are his most significant contribution to the organ repertoire.
Dr Nolan was passionate about his music and very talented.
The Club again got to listen and learn about something entirely different.
Finished off beautifully with John Bolto’s comment about huge organs.
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REMINDER OF NEXT WEEK’S ROSTER:
- Nigel Johnson Welcoming members and guests.
- Bruce Jeanes Table duty.
- Kevin Jackson Registrar 1.
- Ken Ilett Registrar 2.
- TBA Introduction of guest speaker.
- Geoff Cahif Pass the microphone.
- Steve Halbert Meeting Notes.
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS: (Pres John Murdoch)
March
- 6th March No Meeting Public holiday.
- 13th March Santos Science Experience
- 20th March Nedlands Yacht Club Marie-Eve Cigna.
- 27th March Wyn Carr House Tanya Hundloe/Troy Morse.
April
- 3rd April History of the Canning Stock Route Phil Bianchi.
- 10th April No Meeting Easter.
- 17th April Pride in Workmanship Awards
- 24th April Life Talk Jonas Edner.
May
- 1st May Anniversary Dinner RFBYC.
THANKS:
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Thank you to all our guests who attended tonight.
Thank you to the Staff of the Nedlands Golf Club.
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RECOGNISE OUR VERY GENEROUS SPONSORS:
- Lizzi Bee-supplier of flowers.
- Dry Kirkness Chartered Accountants (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 Jennifer Jones’ Presidential theme for the year. "Imagine Rotary ".
“We all have dreams, but acting on them is a choice. Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing we can make a difference.”
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