President opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 23 November 2020 with a rousing singing of Advance Australia Fair as led by John Thornton OAM. The rendition scored a credible 8/10.
The meeting is still being streamed on Zoom so that you may engage in that manner. Approximately 6 people joined the meeting on Zoom.
WELCOME to THE ROTARY GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARDS PROGRAMME PARTICIPANTS:
Kim Smith introduced the Club’s Mentees.
- Barbara Murerwa from Kenya, mentored by Leon Lorenzen
- Sonam Dorji from Bhutan, mentored by Michael Bisset
- Kuenley Dorji also from Bhutan, mentored by Tim Humphry
- Dewan Gurung from Nepal, mentored by Peter Panek
- Tuan Pham from Vietnam, mentored by Kim Smith
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS:
Patti Walmsley – ex- Rotary Club of Mandurah
Susan Watson a guest of Terry Rogers and Anita Burke.
APOLOGIES & LOA:
Apologies and LOAs at 19, with 7 guests hence we are expecting around 50 people tonight.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Question: How much was the first grant from the Rotary Foundation and to whom was it given?
Answer: US$500 to the International Society for Crippled Children.
Correctly answered by Bob Davis and because there is no Sergeant’s session tonight, his table got off scot-free.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Any Rotarian who has news they would like to share regarding Family or Friends?
No news reported.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Bob Davis)
Member’s Birthday
- Bruce Fiegert 26 Nov Aged 81 years
Partner’s Birthdays
- Judith Roberts 23 Nov Wife of Ivor
Anniversaries
- Ken & Helen Ilett 27 Nov 55 Years
- Kent & Mary Warburton 27 Nov 55 Years
- John & Cherry Martin 29 Nov 51 Years
ATTENDANCE:
Kent advised Final numbers in attendance are 43 members, 2 guests and 5 Mentees.
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
No Committee Reports this evening.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Any other announcements
Anita Burke thanked everyone who assisted in the Market Stall at the Claremont Quarter, which was raising money for the Norkor Tep Womens Hospital in Cambodia, on Saturday. The effort comfortably raised in excess of $7,000, with some last-minute sales still to be finalised.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: ( Pres Anthony McGrath)
Xmas Cocktail Party. I have forwarded an invitation to you and your better halves. Also don’t feel shy about inviting ex-members and/or widows. Please RSVP with numbers and any requirements as soon as you can.
SERGEANT: ( Trevor Gorey)
No Sergeant’s session this evening.
MENTEE PRESENTATIONS:
Kim Smith gave a briefing regarding the Rotary Global Citizenship Award Programme and explained its aims and a little about the programme. It was a 12-month programme with 18 Mentees shared over 3 clubs.
Kim then introduced each speaker in turn for their 5 min presentation.
The speakers/Menttes are
- Barbara Murerwa
- Sonam Dorji
- Kuenley Dorji
- Dewan Gurung
- Tuan Pham
The Mentees presentations were concise, well thought through and professionally presented. They impressed the Club with their youth, vitality and appreciation for the opportunities Rotary has provided to them.
In response to a question from the floor, they summarised their impression of Australia/Australians as having the following characteristic;
- Australian’s are extremely open and friendly.
- Australian’s always consider Safety First.
- We have a less hierarchical society.
- We have a progressive mindset.
Pres Anthony thanked all the Mentees for their Presentations and sharing a little about their lives and culture from their Countries. He wished them luck with their future plans and the rest of the Global Citizenship programme.
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS : (Pres Anthony McGrath)
- 30 November 2020 - District Governor’s visit DG Jon Bilson
- 5 December 2020 - Cans for Xmas Collection
- 7 December 2020 - Christmas Cocktail Party - Weld Club.
- 14 December 2020 – Steve Arnott & Dr Blacker - Perron Institute
- 21 December 2020 - Rev Peter Smith - Christmas Message
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THANKS TO:
NGC staff Denise, and Staff; and On Par Caterers.
Thank you to our Guests who attended this evening.
- Barbara Murerwa
- Sonam Dorji
- Kuenley Dorji
- Dewan Gurung
- Tuan Pham
- Patti Walmsley
- Susan Watson
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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.
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MEETING CLOSE:
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
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