We are proud members of Rotary International where we can serve our Community and those needing help across the world. We enjoy meeting together for meals and mutual service in the convivial company of other Rotarians and guests.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
At our meeting we have the opportunity for Committees to gather and discuss their plans.
Then share with the Club Members! We only get this chance every 2-3 months, so please make the most of it.
Looking for some planning towards a group attending the Multi district conference in Warnambool 2027.
Note sent to RC Regency Park re: passing of Jack Kelso
All correspondence to:
secretary.westlakes@rotary9510.org
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Aug YTD results sent out – any questions, please ask
Other than this – NTR
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros & Brian
Planning for Christmas Fun for Kids is progressing, meeting held on Monday, good support. Biggest challenge is to include Primary Schools in the program.
City of Charles Sturt are interested in our involvement in the Tour Down Under for 19 January. Helping to organise a community celebration along Military Rd!
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Jamie
Fiji school repair
RC Sydney Cove have advised that to assist in completing the project there is a need for solar panels and some fencing.
MEMBERSHIP & SPECIAL EVENTS- Gary
Tuesday 3 November - Melbourne Cup at the Semaphore Carousel! Start planning those fascinators....
Visit to Murray Bridge 6-8 November is all go!
RC Mobilong & Murray Bridge have been engaged.
10 members signed up so far - register in Events Folder
YOUTH REPORT - Scott
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GUEST SPEAKERS
PDG Barbara Wheatcroft on Australian Rotary Health
Alison is the guest speaker organiser, ideas/leads from Club members welcomed.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Philippine container
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Membership
We have new magnetic signs and some calling cards
Keep reaching out....
50-year Celebration project
15 more printed books!
Currently collating information for USB drives. Please pay per order - see Steve.
Midcourse Reserve project - RCWL logo has been provided for the water fountain.
Every breakthrough starts with a question… and someone willing to back it.
On 8 September, we were fortunate to hear from Past District Governor (PDG) Barbara Wheatcroft from the Rotary Club of West Beach about the exciting future of Australian Rotary Health (ARH) as it prepares for 2027.
For more than 45 years, ARH has been answering one simple question:
“What can we do to help?”
And the answer has been to fund possibility.
Over those 45+ years, an incredible $56 million has been raised, supporting 741 research grants, fellowships and PhD scholarships, along with 874 scholarships in rural medicine, rural nursing and Indigenous health.
But behind every statistic is a person, a researcher with an idea, a student given an opportunity, or a breakthrough that may never have happened without someone choosing to say yes.
ARH’s current focus is particularly important: mental health in children aged 0–12, supporting research and evidence-based programs that can make a difference early in life.
As ARH looks towards 2027, the organisation has a refreshed brand, an expanded events offering, new digital kits and a new events portal - same heart, same commitment, but with a sharpened vision and purpose.
The much-loved Lift the Lid walks are continuing, with ARH now bringing these events in-house with an amazing 95 walks since 2020.
A big thank you to Barbara for sharing the story behind Australian Rotary Health and reminding us that when we support research and emerging researchers, we are giving brilliant minds the gift of time, and the opportunity to discover what is possible.
As you might be aware, Westfield West Lakes conducts an annual Local Hero recognition. We are privileged to know two of the finalists:
- Chelsea Daughtry of Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club, she spoke to us a couple of weeks ago on the Seabirds inclusion project;
and
- Denny McCloud of CHATS. RCWL have also had a long association with CHATS, who continue to deliver much needed support to those doing it tough in the Port Adelaide area.
At our 1 September meeting, Club members were taken on an incredible journey beyond Earth with guest speaker and past club member Hervé Astier.
Presenting a Space Odyssey, one of Hervé's key messages was that space isn't somewhere else – we use space every single day. From communication and navigation to weather forecasting, technology and national security, satellites and space infrastructure play an increasingly important role in our everyday lives.
The new space race is no longer just about exploration. It is about infrastructure, commerce, national security and sovereignty.
We were amazed to learn that Adelaide is becoming Australia's space capital, with more than 100 space-related organisations and an almost end-to-end space ecosystem right here in our backyard.
Hervé also shared his work with Neumann Space, where innovative propulsion systems are being developed in Adelaide to help satellites manoeuvre successfully in an increasingly congested lower orbit space environment.
With up to 100,000 satellites expected to be launched by 2030, South Australia has an incredible opportunity to play a major role in the future of space.
Thank you, Hervé, for a fascinating and thought-provoking presentation.
Over the past two weeks, PhD student Jason Tan has been attending the Club requesting volunteers.
His project, which he explained to us, seeks to measure ageing impact on our blood vessels. By conducting a series of tests, Jason hopes to establish a relationship that might enable us to predict cardiovascular disease.
To do this, Jason and the team at the Basil Hetzel Research Institute need volunteers to:
donate a blood sample; and
complete a short, simple questionnaire.
Ideally about 200 participants, with at least 30 in each age group to provide statistical relevance.
Hence approaching Rotary - to see if he can get a cohort in the older age groups!
At least a couple of us have joined and been through the testing process, which is very simple. Less than an hour at the Institute on 37A Woodville Road.
We have picked up a couple of magnetic signs for Club use.
Whenever we are out in the community, we should endeavour to increase our advertising.
We will keep in the lectern at the Bartley, drivers can take them for their fortnightly Meals on Wheels duty, and we should make sure that they are on show at Bunnings.
We also ordered some business/calling cards for member use - have a couple in your wallet or handbag
We no longer have access to our old website. We have a new domain name that will be managed through ClubRunner. This new domain name is slightly different to the old one. The new website address is:
www.rotarywestlakes.com
We have a new QR code, differentiated by circles on the corner
Members to arrange their own replacement if they cannot front for their meeting night.
DATE
CHAIR
SERGEANT
SEPTEMBER
15
Gary
Barry
22
Sue
Gary
29
Steph
Sue
OCTOBER
6
Robin
Steph
13
Steve
Robin
20
Denis
Steve
27
Jamie
Denis
Responsibilities
Manage
- banners (pre & post meeting)
- name tags as appropriate
- Microphone is now in the lectern
The speaker system operates on both battery or power.
Prior to meeting, plug in the charger with the connection point being in front of the speaker box. Once fully charged (blue light), the charger can be removed (or left in place).
NOTE: Ensure that Power is plugged in to the actual Power inlet on the speaker and not the Microphone inlet
Three microphones are all battery operated. There are ‘some’ spare batteries in our lectern. Microphones operate on a simple On/Off and are already paired to the system.
The speaker box has a Master Volume knob as well as a Microphone Volume knob. These should not need adjustment unless circumstances have changed. Test inside meeting room.
At end of meeting please carefully check all items, and put safely back in lectern.
Liaise with the Guest Speaker Coordinator to meet and greet Guest Speaker, arrange for introduction, introduce to other members.
- Arrange meal for Guest speaker, cost to the RCWL account (so that Steve can pay later on)
