Past President Bob, led the meeting with the invocation, followed by a very familiar song "We are Australian" and the John Denver classic "Country Roads".

President Neil welcomed members and guest. Graeme introduced Michael James as our guest for tonight.

Tonight is a forum for members to discuss membership and fundraising. (Agenda attached)

John reminded members, November is Rotary Foundation Month. Money boxes are available for members to distribute or keep at home as even small change helps towards our goals. Members wanting extra boxes to see John after this meeting.

Allanson Footpath project - Community Mark is on night shift. The plan is to set up formwork this Friday at 3PM. Volunteers so far are Murray, Jim, Rod, Harry and Mark. Then on Saturday at 7AM pour the concrete. Volunteers for this so far are Terry, Geoff, Murray, Jim, Doug, Bob and Mark.

 

Collie Agricultural Show on Saturday 21st November - volunteers were called for the unfilled time slots and Terry is able to attend at 9AM, Eric and Tony for the 2PM to 4PM session, and Murray for the 4PM to 6PM session. The schedule for the gates has now been filled and updated.

President Neil gave an overview of Keith's work at the District Council on Legislation he is currently attending. There are a lot of significant proposals to be considered being some 117 enactments and 16 resolutions that will affect the way Rotary International, District and Clubs operate. A copy of Keith's summary is attached here, and a list of the proposed enactments are attached here. These are important changes and members are encouraged to read the proposals and any comments or queries contact Keith.

Membership Robyn gave members instruction on the purpose of the Alice roster. It allows an opportunity for Alice to get to know members other than the at weekly meetings. In summary the host family for the period are not responsible for organising or changing the roster. How it works is for your nominated week you can organise to meet up with Alice for an activity such as a cafe or dinner meet, or other activity.  Just let the host family for the period know hat is planned. If you can't be available for your nominated week then organise with another member but let the host family know of any changes. 

Christmas Dinner - celebrations including partners is being organised by Mike at the Harris River Estate on Thursday 17 December.  The club was asked if an expenditure of $300 could be made for 10 platters of food and this was approved.

2016 First meeting - will be 7 January at the Greig's place. As there may be no bunches of lavender, we will throw something else.

Past President and treasurer bob gave an overview of the large amount of work done to bring the treasury up to standard. Invoicing has been improved for dues and wall calendar advertising. The wall calendar has brought in good funds with only $9,000 to be collected for this year.  Statement will be sent after the 18th December to remind outstanding accounts.

 

The program has been structured well to make its use very easy and auditable. It takes only a few times per week to keep it up to date. However we need a succession plan for the next treasurer or should the Treasurer be otherwise indisposed.  We need one or two people to train during the next 18 months to become familiar with the program and processes needed to fulfill the treasurer role.  members are asked to seriously consider this vital role and volunteer to be trained as relief or the next Treasurer.

Harry gave a report on the progress made to upgrade the BMX Club track canteen. The Gyprock cladding has been installed with some painting of walls and cornices to be completed. It looks good and is hoping to have this finished in a few weeks time.

Attendance was 100% for the first time this year with 26 attending and 4 make-ups. Cards, Keith drew for the chance of winning $150 but couldn't find the Joker he put in the pack. 

Wheel, Tony had two chances missed on the wheel.

Foreign coins - Keith ask the member or members to stop putting foreign coins in the money box as the bank won't accept them. He has recently had an old Australian Penny (not 1930), a few English pennies, some Rupee and a Thai coin. Anyone wanting these coins can purchase them from Keith.

GENERAL FINES - Welcome-backs: 6 of, Birthday: Cheryl on 18th, Dammo for Heather on 17th, Libby on 13th, Robyn for Glyn on 13th, Induction: Harry for the 14th, Badges: Eric and Donna, Guests: Michael, Late: Harry and Norm, Cards: Keith, Wheel: Tony, Phone: Bob,

BUY-THE-BOX - Booby prize: Rod, Early twice in a row: Bernie, Joke: Differnces between Italian, Thai and Australian wives.

Eric gave the club some insights into some of the reasons for particular age groups characteristics and outlook on being involved with Rotary and associations in general. Data (the pyramid) was presented showing the totals and ratio of Australian males and females for a set of ages.

The generational groupings covered some of the reasons and motivations of personal and group involvement. The message was that each group has different needs and wants; it is necessary to emphasise that Rotary provides different benefits to different age groups; and, we need to sell those benefits to the right person at the right time.  The meeting thanked Eric for a very informative report.

Given we had run out of time to complete all agenda items, President Neil stated that we will continue with the agenda at the next meeting.

 

Also reminded members of;

Meeting closed at 8:43PM

 

For those who missed the notice from Rotarian Anthony Lammond there is a show at the Club Hotel on Tuesday November 24.