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
She's ba-ack.....
SECRETARY REPORT - Andrew
No incoming correspondence via post box
City of Charles Sturt have requested use of BBQ trailer on 3 December
All correspondence to:
secretary.westlakes@rotary9510.org
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Excellent result at the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday 29 Aug – sales $3,494, profit $2814
Received RDU fee for Jul-Dec26 ($19.50 per member at 30 June) – as budgeted
Purchased an extra 15 Anniversary 50 Year books – delivered Monday!
– let me know if anyone wants to purchase
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros & Brian
EXTRA Bunnings BBQ thank you to all who participated, particularly those who served multiple shifts
Also thanks to Friend of the Club - Leigh Shalless who anchored the bread at the lunch shift
Semaphore Carousel this coming weekend 5/6 September.
Monthly Bunnings BBQ on Monday 7 September.
Planning for Christmas Fun for Kids is progressing, Tracey has prepared the flyer, Jamie is chasing sponsorship
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
Waiting on a full project description.
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
Herve Astier, CEO Neumann Space
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 - ongoing.
Fed Govt Grant
Stage 2 - waiting on feedback from MP's office.
Immediate Past President
away
INTERNATIONAL TOAST
RC Grand Cayman, D7020 - Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Chartered 1965, has 98 members
Meets Thursdays @ 1230, Union Bar & Grill
President Dale Crowley
Club visits or notices from visiting Rotarians
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MEMBER NEWS THIS WEEK:
Pres Jean is back!
Although slightly late to a delay in flights - they wouldn't let her leave the USA!
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
Semaphore Surf LifeSaving Club - Making a Difference in Our Community
Two inspiring guest speakers – Chelsea Daughtry, recipient of the Max Christie Award, and Mick Jarvis, recipient of the Brian Page Award, addressed the Club. Both of these awards are funded annually by the RCWL.
Chelsea runs the Seabirds program, supporting nippers who need a little extra help to participate. The program creates a safe and supportive space where children can take part in activities that may otherwise be unavailable to them, while building confidence, skills and friendships and helping every child, including those neurodivergent children, who need to feel included.
Mick trains young people and adults in watercraft safety, including jet skis and other watercraft. He spoke about the challenges of conditions in our local waters and the importance of developing the skills and knowledge needed to stay safe.
We also heard about the important work happening to protect our local coastline and waterways, including the impact of algal blooms and the need to protect seabirds and other wildlife.
As part of our support for the SSLSC program, the Rotary Club of West Lakes is proud to provide a $1000 donation to the awardees to help the club meet needs and may be used to fund-pool to purchase big ticket items that may not be covered through government funding.
Congratulations to Chelsea and Mick on their well-deserved awards and thank you both for sharing your stories and for the wonderful work you do in our community.
On Tuesday 18 August we were delighted to welcome Rebecca Huddy, Principal of Westport Primary School, and Sophie May, Senior Leader, who shared an inspiring presentation titled Glitter and Growth. The presentation explored the importance of getting the balance right between “glitter” - joy, fun and belonging, and “growth” - rigour, learning and achievement.
Rebecca shared the remarkable journey of Westport Primary since she joined the school in 2011.
At the time, enrolments were around 150 students and expectations for the school community were low.
Today, Westport is at capacity with around 500 students, supported by strong staff commitment, data-driven improvement and a clear focus on high expectations. NAPLAN results have improved significantly and are now above national levels.
A particularly powerful message was the school’s commitment to ensuring there is no achievement gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, with the same high expectations for every child.
This is reflected in the school motto:
- Aim High.
- Work Hard.
- Be Kind.
- No Excuses.
We also heard about Westport’s Acknowledgement of Country, which is created anew each year through collaboration between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students – a wonderful example of student voice and belonging.
This year’s Year 6 students are a lively and energetic cohort as they prepare to graduate at the end of the year and we wish them every success for this next chapter.
The RotaryClub of West Lakes are proud to support Westport Primary School through the Dianne Parcell Award, presented annually to two outstanding students. We look forward to continuing this valued association with the school.
On 11 August, our guest speaker online was Ross Nancarrow, CEO of Every Daughter Matters.
Ross gave us a knowledgeable and confronting insight into the reality of modern-day slavery which includes forced labour, human trafficking, sexual exploitation and forced marriage. Traffickers profit from the labour, bodies and freedom of vulnerable people through deception, coercion, abuse of vulnerability and false promises of marriage or a better life.
The scale of the problem is staggering. Around 50 million people worldwide are living in modern slavery, generating approximately USD $236 billion in illegal profits each year. An estimated 6.3 million women and girls are trapped in forced commercial sexual exploitation.
Modern slavery also exists here in Australia, with an estimated 41,000 people affected. Exploitation here can occur in areas such as agriculture, care work and the beauty industry, as well as through forced marriage.
Ross explained how Every Daughter Matters works in Nepal to prevent girls and women from being trafficked across the open border into India. Working with local partners, teams operate interception booths at strategic border locations and provide safe accommodation and support for those at risk.
More than 150 girls and women are intercepted each month, with around 140 intercepted in June alone. Unfortunately it is estimated that there are over 1,500 per month.
It was a powerful and thought-provoking presentation and a reminder that behind every statistic is a person whose freedom, dignity and future matter.
Thank you, Ross, for sharing your knowledge and the important work of Every Daughter Matters with our Club.
Did you know that Past President Scott Anderson has been fundraising for Community Help And TogethernesS (CHATS) again?
Scott slept over in his car at the Port as part of the awareness program championed by CHATS. This is at least the second time that Scott has done this.
Why - Scott's post is as follows:
"CHATS is an incredible organisation who do amazing work in the Port. You can see their results on the ground supporting people doing it tough. Lets pay their rent for the year so they can worry about doing what they do best: helping people"
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
NAME
OTHER INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER
1
Ted
8
Barry
15
Gary
22
Sue
29
Steph
OCTOBER
6
Robin
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)
