Acting President Jason van Straalen opened the meeting at 6.30 pm.
Welcome to our guest Clark Scarff from the Rotary Club of Batavia Coast – Geraldton.
The meeting was opened with the singing of the National Anthem, accompanied by Ann Bray on her violin.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
What is the school motto of Hale School?
Answer: Duty. Correctly answered by Bruce Fiegert.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: The following birthdays were announced by Susan Watson:
Members’ Birthdays
Nigel Johnson 89 years old on 26 August 2025.
Peter Smith 63 years old on 30 August 2025.
Partner’s Birthdays
Shelley McGrath 25 August 2025.
ROTARY MOMENTS:
· Rotary Club of Batavia Coast - Geraldton – Clark Scarff spoke to us about his Club. It has 17 members in it. The Club has invested $20,000 in Kalbarri for its rebuilding after the cyclone destroyed most of the Kalbarri town.
· Subs in Schools Challenge – The Board has approved sponsorship of one of the five MLC teams in the Subs in Schools Challenge. This STEM programme challenges students to design, engineer and operate a fully functional Remotely Operated Vehicle, while producing an industry-standard engineering portfolio and professional trade display.
SECRET SERGEANT SESSION: The following members were fined by the Secret Sergeant:
· Bob Davis for being seen dancing the Charleston at the Commodore’s Ball at Royal Perth Yacht Club on Saturday night. (Oh wait, the Secret Sergeant misread her notes, he was not seen there, dancing or otherwise);
· Everyone who had some wine due to the Acting President’s generosity;
· Cancerians, Librans and Aquarians who had some seriously messed up horoscopes for Monday.
REMINDER OF NEXT ROSTER:
Monday 1 September 2025
Richard Gorham Welcoming members and guests.
Craig James Table duty.
Ken Ilett Registrar 1.
Kent Warburton Registrar 2.
Bruce Fiegert Introduction of guest speaker.
Jock Laurie Pass the microphone.
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS:
Monday 1 September 2025 – Professor Igor Bray AM, Physics of Life.
Monday 8 September 2025 - Stephen Satchell, What would I know!
Monday 15 September 2025 - Gaye McMath, Chancellor ECU.
THANKS:
Thanks to the Staff of the Nedlands Golf Club, Matt and Anton, for their service tonight and Chef Zamry for dinner.
WE RECOGNISE OUR VERY GENEROUS SPONSORS:
Lizzi Bee - supplier of flowers.
Dry Kirkness Chartered Accountants (Butler Settineri) – Club Auditors.
Accura Accounting & Advisory Services for providing Xero Accounting software and Sharesight Portfolio reporting software to the Charitable Trust.
Dirk Vanderstruyf from Euroz Hartleys.
MEETING CLOSE:
President Jonas closed the meeting by recognising the Rotary International presidential theme for 2025-26, "Unite for Good"
