President John Bolto welcomed Rotarians to the meeting.
The national anthem was sung in a reasonable manner because John Thornton OAM kept everyone together.
Bruce and JS have asked me to raise the question of using booking sites rather than booking directly with the business. It is expensive for the business and you give away your data in the process. Spend the time and book direct. Ensure you use your credit card as this give you security if the business goes under before your visit.
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Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
No guests or visitors in attendance.
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Apologies and LOA: 2 LOA & 21 Apologies and Hon. 2 late apologies, 40 members were in attendance.
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Question of the Week:
Q: Young Exchange (RYE) is one of Rotary’s most popular and successful programs. When and where was the first exchange?
A: The first youth exchange was when the Rotary Club of Copenhagen (Denmark) arranged to host several American boys in 1921.
Craig J, Peter P and Hugh Stowell all had a crack and were stumped on the date.
Eventually answered correctly by Kim Smith.
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Family & Friends Announcements:
None.
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Other Announcements:
None.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries: Bob Davis
Bob announced the following birthdays and anniversaries:
Member’s Birthdays;
Partners Birthdays
- Jo Bissett 10 Feb
- Marg McCourbrie 12 Feb
- Barbara Ranshaw 15 Feb
Anniversaries
- Pek & Denise Goh - 46 Years
Bob remaindered members to purchase flowers for your loved ones for Valentines Day (this Friday) from Lizzy Bee Florist who supports our club so well.
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Members Attendance: 40 members at 63% attendance rate.
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Committee Reports and Announcements:
Charitable Trust (Russell Hawkins)
No report.
Secretary (Craig James)
Board meeting this evening at Kim Smith’s place.
Treasury (Leon Lorenzen)
Please pay for the International Dinner ($70pp) into the Club Account ASAP.
Club Service: (Anthony McGrath)
We welcome guests to our club meetings but please remember to book them in!
Use the website or email, text, phone or whatever me to let me know.
Community Service:
No report.
Vocational Service:
No report.
Rotary Foundation & International Service: (Peter Webb)
No Report.
Public Image: (Kevin Jackson)
The Post Newspaper will cover the following events;
- Opening of the Men’s Shed 27 Feb 2020
- Our Golf Day in March 2020
- Science & Engineering Challenge April 2020
Kevin is still waiting to see if Channel Nine will cover the Science & Engineering Challenge.
Membership: ( Peter Panek)
Two potential new members are in the pipeline.
A call to assist in the Bike Survey has gone out - Please help !!!
Youth Service: (Kim Smith)
No report
Men’s Shed: (Trevor Gorey)
The Men’s Shed is starting cooking classes. They need all sorts of cooking utensils. Please donate any that you can - But please ask permission beforehand!
President’s Report: Pres John Bolto
- Bushfire Appeal – Notice from Charitable Trust
- RC Wanneroo is collecting foreign coins to support Rotary against Malaria. Please support if you can.
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Sergeant:
Graeme Sansom conducted the Sergeant’s session. The Fines included;
- Birthdays, Ken Illet, Stuart McCourbrie and Richard Ranshaw.
- Pek Goh’s anniversary!
- The Kim Smith wine Table.
- Richard Ranshaw – Entertaining his girlfriend with only pizza and poor sandal hygiene.
- Check Shirts - A lot of members!
- Jock Laurie - for being a coffee addict.
- John Saleeba - His traffic problems means that he should support Local Business more.
- Russell Hawkins – Providing a bogus Wine Invoice to the Sergeant.
- Craig James - for Lawyer X’s indiscretions.
- Anybody with Holiday Cancellations.
- John Lindquist - Rather than leading the Life of Riley he should be compounding drugs to combat the Coronavirus.
- Peter Panek - Causing mayhem on the Freeway by insulation Batts blowing off his vehicle. Never to be found!!
- Bob Davis – Dressed for a funeral. Has a chook died?
- Hugh Stowell - Back from overseas, again.
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Question Time: John Saleeba
John Saleeba’s questions:
- a “roundabout” (like Waratah Avenue or Smyth Rd) takes a month to complete?
- The replacement of a large water pipe takes many months (like Rokeby Rd or Johnston St Peppermint Grove) to complete?
I am interested as to whether there is an engineering basis for the time taken.
Ant McGrath tried to answer;
- Mainly due to Contractor and Contractual issues
- However need to consider the work you don’t see, mainly all the other underground services which may need re-location and /or protection. Also, liaison with all the other service authorities takes n enormous amount of time.
Richard Ranshaw’s solution was to put the Accountants in charge!
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Club Forum: Pres John Bolto
Summary of results:
The overarching commentary was that most were very worthy causes so it was a difficult decision.
- CINI – 2.8
Attacking the right problem, many wanted more focus on local issues
- School of St Yareds – 2.8
Attacking the right problem has support from many RCs already, many wanted more focus on local issues
- Backpacker Medics – 3.1
Money spent well, difficult to see how we can help other than donations
- Greenbatch – 3.7
Great cause, show some caution due to poor start.
- No More Homeless – 3.9
Great cause with a long time frame and ability to influence at board level.
- Foyer Oxford – 3.3
Good project but already well developed and financed, probably better places to put our efforts.
Key Questions
- How many projects should we support?
- Should there be a mix of local and international and why?
- Should we leave room for a future worthy project and not over commitment at present?
After Table discussions two themes resulted;
- Do small number but well and local.
- International but concentrate on female education.
Pres John thanked everyone for their participation.
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Future Events: President John Bolto
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February 17th – Life Talk Bill Charlton
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February 25th – Fellowship Dinner – Prego in Floreat Note, not 24th
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March 3rd – Public Holiday
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March 9th – Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra / International Women’s Day
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THANK YOU
President John thanked;
NGC staff Denise & Staff
On Par Caterers.
Recognise our very generous Sponsors;
- Lizzy Bee-supplier of flowers
- Butler Settineri – Hon Club Auditors
- Paragon Consultants -Our Foundation’s Auditors
- PSZ Accounting for providing Xero Accounting software and Sharesight Portfolio reporting software to the Charitable Trust.
He called on members to recognise RI President Mark Maloney’s Presidential theme for the year,
Rotary Connects The World, and to
Acknowledge the Flag.
