President Jonas Edner opened the meeting at 6.30 pm.

Welcome to our guest speaker, Olivier Letrone, and guests Cassie Letrone and Di Wilcox. 

The meeting was opened by singing the National Anthem, led by Ann Bray on her violin.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:  

Which Wolverine star is a graduate of WAAPA?

Answer: Hugh Jackman. Correctly answered by Hugh’s number one fan, Bruce Fiegert. 

FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

• Geoff Cahif – Geoff had a back operation three weeks ago, and he says it went very well. He is no longer in pain and hopes to return to Rotary soon. 

MetSO concert – Yesterday, MetSO played a magical concert at Churchlands Senior High School, and many members were in attendance,            really enjoying the orchestra and Ellie Malonzo's own music. Well done to Ann Bray and the musicians of MetSO.

CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

•           Pocket forests – John Bolto and President Jonas attended a meeting at Mt Hawthorn with other Clubs in our Rotary Community Group to hear from an expert on creating pocket forests in urban areas. Our Club will have an opportunity to participate in planting pocket forests in Perth. The speaker has been booked to come to one of our Rotary dinner meetings in February. 

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: The following birthdays and anniversary were announced by Susan Watson:

:Ray House 86 years old on 25 September 2025.

Partner’s Birthday

Katrina Hopkins on 29 September 2025.

Anniversary:

Mark and Edith Kanghure 53 years on 23 September 2025.

SERGEANT JASON SESSION: The following members were fined by Sergeant Jason:

• Craig James for wearing jeans without a Presidential licence;
• Graeme Sansom for taking too long to admit he had the eight of spades for Question of the Week;
• President Jonas for the amount of flying he does;
• Richard Ranshaw for harassing the admin staff tonight as if he was border security and for conducting the national anthem, Ann does know how to play it!

GUEST SPEAKER Olivier Letrone – introduced by Bob Davis

Olivier has been in hospitality for 45 years and is a 4th generation chef. He was dux of his course at hotel school, which included subjects such as learning the art of cooking, front of house, floor management and English. He has worked in a diversity of places such as four star Michelin restaurants in France as well as the top establishments in England and on cruise ships. Olivier came to Perth in 1997 and met his wife, Cassandra, here shortly after arriving. In 2006 he bought C-Restaurant, which is a fine dining, high end revolving restaurant in the city, he also owns Swell above the surf club in Mullalloo. Covid was an especially difficult time for Olivier’s restaurants which had to shut quickly. One venue offered rent relief but another did not. Olivier kept his staff on so that when he was able to reopen he had his experienced workers ready to go. Olivier has noted the change in the restaurant scene in Perth over the past twenty years. There are many more restaurants in Perth and it is very competitive. Also the advent of cooking shows on television over the past fifteen years or so has increased the requests and expectations of diners. Olivier’s advice is also to have respect, for customers, staff and suppliers and to surround oneself with the best team possible who will act as true professionals. Thanks to Olivier for coming to speak to us and for sharing his remarkable career and life.

 REMINDER OF NEXT ROSTER: 

Monday 6th ,October 2025 

John Lindquist               Welcoming members and guests.

Jock Laurie                     Table duty. 

Paul Kestell                     Registrar 1. 

Win Jones OAM              Registrar 2. 

John Lindquist                Introduction of Speaker.             

Kent Warburton OAM   Pass the microphone. 

REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS: 

Monday 29 September 2025 – no meeting, public holiday

Monday 6 October 2025 – Reports by Claire Hazelwood on her study trip to Uganda and also reflections on RYPEN 

Monday 13 October 2025 - District Governor Veronica Lawrance.

THANKS:

Thanks to the Staff of the Nedlands Golf Club, Matt and Sofia, for their service tonight, and Chef Zamry for dinner. 

Welcome to Sofia for her first shift at the golf club!

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"

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Meeting Notes: Jill Elias                      Photography: Jill Elias                       Editor: Tom Langley

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