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Meeting Notes
27th July 2020
Guest Speaker 
Michelle Blakeley
 
RI Area of Focus
Month – New  Leadership  Month
 
President Anthony McGrath welcomed all Rotarians and Guests and particularly our guest speaker Michelle Blakely who
will be speaking on the My home Project.
 
John Thornton encouraged all present to give their best efforts and lead us all in singing the national anthem. John rated
our efforts as being “Jolly Good” however our President thought the effort was worth only a 5.5 out of 10. Maybe we need
different judges.
 
Our meetings are now back to normal, but we will still run  Zoom meetings to accommodate people that cannot attend in person.
 
APOLOGIES & LOA:
17 apologies & LOA, 1 guest should be 40 present
 
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS:
No other guests or visitors this evening
 
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Q: When the Australian Government refers to "Do the 3", what are the 3?
A:  Wash Hands, Physical distance of 1.5m and have the COVID 19 App running on your phone.
Correctly answered by Peter Panek who not only set the question but also had tonight’s running sheet in his hand. Lady luck can
smile on one occasionally.
 
FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Nothing to share this evening.
 
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Bob Davis)
Bob relayed how his procedure for obtaining flowers when the flower shop was closed had been scammed and so there were no
flowers to present this evening.
Birthdays being celebrated this week include
Trevor Gorey who turns 78 and
Anita Bourke who turns 21 (well at least that is what her records show).
 Anniversaries this week include Gary and Margaret Dienhoff who celebrate 51 years of marriage.
 
CHARITABLE TRUST   No Report.
 
SECRETARY       No Report.
 
TREASURER    No Report.
 
ATTENDANCE:
Should be  39  members  &  1  guest and actually was 39 members and 1 guest.
 
REPORTS:
 
Club Service:      No Report.
 
Community Service    No Report.
 
Vocational Service:     No Report.
 
Rotary Foundation and International Service:    No Report.
 
Public Image:  Kevin reminded us all of the wonderful tourism package put together by Matilda Bay Rotary to visit Kalgoorlie and 
encouraged us all to participate.
 
Membership and New Members: No Report.
 
Youth:   No Report.
 
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
 
President’  Report:
 
  1. Club  Survey:  
    Thank you for those that have responded. The results will be discussed at the Club Forum on 10th August
  2. Green Batch is going very well with  John  Bolto and his team have signed up their first business to collect containers. 
  3. John will give us an update on  10  Aug  2020. 
 
SERGEANT’s  Session :
Graeme Sansom was Sergeant and assisted by Corporal John Lindquist this evening. Graeme did not adjust his technique to reflect
the new regime of fewer fines but larger $5 fines. Hence the Club coffers were greatly enriched this evening with the following fines
being administered.
 
Geoffrey Cahif – Birthday celebrations.
Gary Dienhoff – wedding anniversary.
Wine Table- $5 each which the table members pointed out was more than the wine was worth. Life can be tough sometimes.
Graeme Sansom-imposed a self-fine for being ruthless and overbearing for which there seemed to be a great deal of support from
members.
Russel Hawkins- observed carrying out building maintenance inspections on his property.
Kent Warburton-for pruning his roses so early.
Graeme Sansom-new car fine, although Graeme did not think $5/wheel was playing cricket.
All Old Aquinians- because their old school football team won a game. This includes Brian English, Craig James & Anthony McGrath.
John Martin-As a long term supporter of the Liberals, he must take responsibility for the poor standing of the State leader.
John Lindquist-for allowing Chemist Warehouse to gain such a dominant position in the market.
Jock Laurie-as a retired stockbroker who watches the market closely, he should have informed the Club of the recent strong surge in
the price of Silver so we could all benefit.
John McKinnon- for being seen out shopping whilst his wife, Beth, was out on the golf course.
John Martin- for winning the football competition.
John Hopkins- for his improved dress standard at tonight’s meeting.
Jason Van Straalen- for not giving his wife a night off by bringing his newborn child to the Rotary meeting.
Brian English – Just because.
Kevin Jackson – for trying to influence the Sergeant this evening. Obviously, it did not work.
 
GUEST SPEAKER:
INTRODUCTION of the Guest Speaker, Michelle Blakeley by  Lindsay  Dry. Lindsay admitted to resorting to Google to research
Michelle and discovered her driving passion is to provide homes for the Homeless and therefore passed the microphone to Michelle to
tell her story.
 
Two years ago Michelle new nothing about the Homeless but she was
aware that there was not much happening. There are a lot of services,
but No houses. This fact creates so many issues. The question is how
do we provide these much-needed houses?
 
Housing First = World Best Practise
It is a basic human right to have a home. If you have a home, it
provides a chance to progress to an independent and dignified quality
of life.
 
Using the Housing First model to;
  • Alleviate the urgent need for longer-term housing supply.
  • Provide permanent low-cost housing that people can call their home.
       Guest  Speaker  -  Michelle  Blakeley
 
Housing solutions are aimed at the Medium Needs to acquire long term housing.
The Benefits include;
  • No funding required from the State.
  • Government retains ownership of the Land.
  • Being Government land, this streamlines the planning approval process.
  • Demonstration of Government and Private sectors working together for the community good.
  • Can be actioned immediately.
  • Can continue to be rolled out to supply housing for years to come.
  • Can work to eliminate Homelessness in WA.
Tenants
  • Need based selection.
  • Low-Medium needs residents.
  • % of their income is paid in rent.
  • There is a tenancy agreement with the CHP.
Site Requirement
  • Close to public transport routes.
  • Walking distance to shops.
  • In a residential area.
  • Minimum of a 15 year lease.
Houses
  • 31 sq. m in area.
  • Single Occupancy.
  • Pre-fabricated, flat pack.
  • Demountable.
  • Low Maintenance.
  • Robust construction.
  • Landscaped gardens.
  • Sustainable, environmentally friendly houses.
  • Insulated, airtight, double glazed windows, minimum thermal bridging, fresh air exchange.
  • Built from locally sourced products where possible.
  • North facing.
  • Solar Panels.
  • Cost approximately $95,000/house.
Rotary’s Role
  • There is an MOU between Rotary District 9455 and My Home.
  • Rotary is on the Project Steering Committee.
  • Use Rotary’s network to provide fit-out and landscaping.
  • Hands-on involvement.
  • Use Rotary’s extensive skills and experience.
Michele then answered questions from the floor and advised that those sleeping on the streets were generally the very high needs
individuals and represented less than 10% of the homeless.
First homes are providing for women over 55 and homeless. This age group is the fastest growing group of homeless.
The role of the Community Housing Provider is to ensure the proper care and maintenance of the homes that are provided.
 
President Anthony McGrath then provided on behalf of the Club the thanks to Michelle for her informative talk and presented
Michelle with one of our World famous Rotary Fruit Cakes much to the delight of Richard Ranshaw.
 
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS
  3  August -  Heiko  Plange -  Perth Children’s  Hospital  Foundation.
 
10  August -  Club  Forum  &  Fellowship.  
 
17  August -   Mike  Snell’s Life  Talk.
 
 
24  August  -  Visit  &  Dinner at  Foodbank  (Airport Precinct)  Probably  Limited to  ~  30  pax.
 
 
Thanks to;
  • NGC staff Denise, and Staff; and our 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.
 
 
MEETING CLOSE:
 
All be upstanding.
Recognise RI President ’s  Holger  Knaack  Presidential theme for the year "Rotary Opens Opportunities" and Acknowledge the Flag.
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Minutes: Peter Panek
Photographer: Peter Robertson
Q of W: Peter Panek
Editor: Tom Langley
 
Question of the Week
What is the area of focus for Rotary in August?
Ref: My Rotary
Speakers
Jul 27, 2020
My Home PPP
My Home PPP
Aug 03, 2020
Perth Childrens Hospital Foundation.
Aug 17, 2020
Life Talk
Aug 31, 2020
Men's Shed President
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Meeting Responsibilities
Monday 3rd August 2020
 
Welcoming members & guests
Gorham, Richard
 
Table Duty
Gorey OAM, Trevor
 
Registrar 1
Goh, Pek
 
Registrar 2
Fiegert, Bruce
 
Introduction of Speaker
Ellis, David
 
Sergeant
 
Monday 10th August 2020
 
Welcoming members & guests
Halbert, Steve
 
Table Duty
Gorham, Richard
 
Registrar 1
Gorey OAM, Trevor
 
Registrar 2
Goh, Pek
 
Introduction of Speaker
Fiegert, Bruce
 
Sergeant
 
Monday 17th August 2020
 
Welcoming members & guests
Hawkins AM, Russell
 
Table Duty
Halbert, Steve
 
Registrar 1
Gorham, Richard
 
Registrar 2
Gorey OAM, Trevor
 
Introduction of Speaker
Goh, Pek
 
Sergeant
 
Monday 24th August 2020
 
Welcoming members & guests
Hopkins OAM, John
 
Table Duty
Hawkins AM, Russell
 
Registrar 1
Halbert, Steve
 
Registrar 2
Gorham, Richard
 
Introduction of Speaker
Gorey OAM, Trevor
 
Sergeant
 
Monday 31st August 2020
 
Welcoming members & guests
Humphry, Tim
 
Table Duty
Hopkins OAM, John
 
Registrar 1
Hawkins AM, Russell
 
Registrar 2
Halbert, Steve
 
Introduction of Speaker
Gorham, Richard
 
Sergeant
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
John Murdoch
July 4
 
David Miller OAM
July 18
 
Jock Laurie
July 18
 
Pek Goh
July 19
 
Richard Gorham
July 20
 
Geoffrey Cahif
July 26
 
Trevor Gorey OAM
July 27
 
Anita Bourke
July 31
 
Spouse Birthdays
Christine Smith
July 9
 
Penny Langley
July 16
 
Anniversaries
Peter Smith
Shelley Smith
July 1
 
Bruce Fiegert
Gaye Fiegert
July 5
 
David Ellis
Tanya Ellis
July 14
 
Anita Bourke
John Bourke
July 16
 
Bruce McGeorge
Andrea McGeorge
July 16
 
Gary Dienhoff
Margaret Dienhoff
July 30
 
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