President Anthony McGrath opened the meeting at 6.30 pm on 21 December 2020. John Thornton OAM lead the Club in a rousing singing of Advance Australia Fair which turned out not to bad and scored an 8/10. Please remember we are singing “…for we are one and free” instead of the old version “…for we are young and free”.
The meeting is still being streamed on Zoom so that you may engage in that manner.
We have a very busy meeting tonight with our AGM formality, presentation of Global Citizenship Award certificates and a Christmas message from our own Rev Peter Smith.
WELCOME GUESTS & SPEAKER:
Pres Anthony welcomed our speaker for tonight, our very own Rev Peter Smith, who will be giving us a Christmas message and reflection.
VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS:
Pres Anthony also welcomed the recipients of the Global Citizenship Award which has been a Rotary programme this year and asked Kim Smith to introduce them.
- Kuenley Dorji
- Sonam Dorji
- Deewan Gurung
- Barbara Murerwa
- Tuan Ahn Pham
Pres Anthony asked Rev Smith to introduce his guests;
- Peter McSweeney (who arrived a bit later to the meeting) and
- Malcolm Talbot
Pres Anthony also welcomed Susan Watson to our Club once again.
APOLOGIES & LOA:
Apologies and LOAs at 20, with 8 guests hence we are expecting around 50 people tonight.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Question: What is the approximate size of Kings Park and when was its name changed and for what occasion?
Answer: 400.6 ha. Name changed to Kings Park in 1901 to mark the accession of King Edward VII to the British Throne.
Peter Webb was the lucky recipient of the winning card, but only new the Area of the Park.
Jason Van Straalen’s card was then drawn and he knew the rest of the correct answer.
The President, in a magnanimous gesture offered in the spirit of Christmas (and using Club funds), awarded both parties a bottle of wine.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
Any Rotarian who has news they would like to share regarding Family or Friends?
President Anthony was not here last week because he was in Brisbane at his son’s graduation ceremony since his son has graduated as a fully-fledged Super Hornet Pilot. President Anthony had the opportunity to partake in a flight simulator for the Super Hornet and was almost sick.
John Mackinnon related that unfortunately our member Brian English is not in a good way and is currently having chemotherapy. Our best wishes go out to both Brian and Fay English.
Craig James advised that his son-in-law, Duncan Watson, has been made a Queens Council in England at a relatively young age. Quite a feat indeed. Well done.
Bod Davis Advised that his 10-year-old grandson has been elected as head boy of Freshwater Bay Primary School for next year
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Bob Davis)
These were all dealt with at the last meeting but included the following:
Member’s Birthday
- Barbara Chandler 22 Dec
- Bruce Jeanes 25 Dec
- Russell Hawkins 28 Dec
- Kim Smith 1 Jan
- Kevin Jackson 10 Jan
Anniversaries
- Tony & Robyn Chien 6 Jan 41 Years
- Lindsay & Helen Dry 7 Jan 44 years
ATTENDANCE:
Kent advised tonight’s final numbers in attendance were 43 members and 8 guests for a total of 51.
Rotary Club of Dalkeith AGM:
President Anthony conducted the AGM with the following results;
AGENDA
- Welcome to Members attending and noted there were no apologies received.
- Confirmed that a quorum is present, being more than 50% of our members.
- To endorse the Report of PP John Bolto presented in June 2020.
A hard copy of the report presented to members at the Changeover Dinner in June 2020 has been circulated to members by email.
Are there any matters that Members would like to raise? No issues were raised.
Can I have a mover and a seconder to the Motion that the Report be received and endorsed?
Moved: Trevor Gorey
Seconded: Michael Bisset
All those in favour, everyone
All those against; None
Passed unanimously.
- To approve and receive the Financial Statements of the Club showing the:
- financial operations of the Club for the financial year to 30 June 2020; and
- the financial position of the Club on 30 June 2020.
A hard copy of the Financial Statements presented to you by email.
Are there any matters that Members would like to raise? No matters were raised.
Can I have a mover a seconder to the Motion that the Financial Statements be received and endorsed?
Moved: Trevor Gorey
Seconded: Peter Webb
All those in favour: Everyone
All those against; None
Passed Unanimously
- To receive the report of the Auditor appointed to audit the accounts.
Trevor Gorey Has received the Auditor’s Report issued today.)
Trevor informed members that there are no matters in the Report that Members should be concerned of as the report is issued without qualifications of any kind.”
- To appoint an Auditor;
Trevor and Leon have moved and seconded that Butler Settineri be appointed Auditors for the Club.
All those in favour: Everyone
All those against; None
Passed Unanimously
- To endorse the Board’s decision to defer the election of the Officers and Directors of the Club to a Special General Meeting prior to 31 March 2020.
The President informed the Club of our struggles to find a President for 2021/2022. Any person wishing to nominate for the role should make themselves known.
The Club accepted the Board’s decision to defer the election of the Officers and Directors of the Club to a Special General Meeting prior to 31 March 2020.
- General business.
Are there any items of general business?
No matters raised; hence the AGM was closed.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Members who ordered candles can obtain them from Jason this evening from his car boot.
Members’ were reminded that the Club BBQ in January is a family affair and members are encouraged to bring their grandchildren along for a fun evening.
Members were also advised that anyone with monies outstanding should finalise their accounts before the end of the calendar year to assist Leon to square up his books.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: ( Pres Anthony McGrath)
Thank you to all members for their work throughout this year. Especially since it has been under difficult circumstances at times.
Note that in the New Year we will start with a “Soft” opening with a very informal post-New Year get-together at Steve’s Hotel, to be held on the 4th January. No expectation on anyone attending but if you wish to have a convivial drink and perhaps a meal you are welcome. I will send an email in the New Year.
PRESENTATION OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: ( Kim Smith)
Kim Smith provided a background to the Global Citizen Challenge and presented each of our successful candidates with their certificates.
Pres Anthony announced that we have found this program to be mutually beneficial to all concerned and feel it would be a shame that our connection with the graduates of this program should come to an end. With this in mind and on behalf of the DR
I would like to extend an invitation to each of the graduates to become associates of our Club. As an associate, you would keep in contact with the Club via our email system, be able to attend 4 Club meeting per year free of charge and be invited to participate in our various fundraising activities. We would very much welcome your continued involvement with our Club while you remain in WA. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please see me or Kim after the meeting.
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: ( Rev Peter Smith )
Rev Peter was introduced by Peter Marfleet.
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Rev Peter Smith gave a wonderful talk on humility and how this is reflected in the bible and how the Rotary ideals include humility and Service above Self.
Pres Anthony thanked Rev Peter for his Christmas message and reflection.
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REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS: (Pres Anthony McGrath)
- 4 January 2021 Soft start to the year. Catch-up at Steve’s
- 11 January 2021 First Meeting. Club Fellowship & Forum
- 18 January 2021 Family BBQ night at NGC
- 25 January 2021 NO meeting - Australia Day Holiday
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THANKS TO:
NGC staff Denise, and Staff; and On Par Caterers all their work this year under some
trying conditions.
Thank you to our Guests who attended this evening.
- The Global Citizenship Award recipients
- Susan Watson
- Peter McSweeney
- Malcolm Talbot
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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:
I would like to wish all of you and your families a very merry Christmas and we hope
for a more normal New Year. All the best and Thank You to everyone for their great
work this year and we look forward to a great Year Next Year!
Recognise RI President’s Holger Knaack Presidential theme for the year
"Rotary Opens Opportunities" and Acknowledge the Flag.
Minutes: Peter Panek
Photographer: Peter Robertson
Q of W: Peter Panek
Editor: Tom Langley
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