Rotary Club of Whyalla
Weekly Bulletin

Our club members share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who strive to make positive changes in our community and the world.

Rotary International President
Stephanie Urchick
 
District 9510
District Governor
Marie-louise Lees
 
 
 
Club Chartered 1955
 
Club President
Jane Owens
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Club Secretary
Brian Herd
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This Week
Meeting 3367
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
'Comfort Inn'
6:30 p.m.
 
Chairman:
 Greg Dunn
Guest Speaker:
 TBA
Subject:
 TBA
Vote of Thanks:
 Perry Eden
Raffle: 
 Cassandra again.
Apologies:  Kerre
Last Meeting Notes
Meeting 3366
Tuesday 26th November 2024
 
Chairman:
Brian Herd
Guests:   Nil
Guest Speaker:
Nil
Subject:
Service Projects Committee Meeting
Vote of Thanks:
N/A
Apologies: Jane Owens, Kendra Simpson. Shelley Sellars,
Mic Russo
Raffle: 
$20 and won by Leanne, who shared the spoils of her success.
Thought of the Week
Lang may your lum reek! (Scottish greeting)
 Long may your chimney smoke. (English translation)
May you live a long life. (Actual meaning)
 
Meeting Notes
 
President Elect's Remarks - Leanne Herd
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This is a reminder that we are operating as traffic marshals for the Christmas Pageant this year. The pageant starts at 6:00 p.m., and volunteers are required to assemble at 4:00 p.m. Leanne is attending planning meetings.

 
 
Projects Status Report - Brian Herd
 

Brian provided the list of this year's Projects. 32 in total, 8 complete and quite a number to finalise in the next two weeks.

Recently Completed: HOG Rally Catering, Beerfest Catering, 

Coming Up or In Progress: Tom Curtain Concert (Dec 6th)  Whyalla Hospital Fete (Dec 7th) Christmas Pageant, After Pageant Fair & Carols (Dec 14th). There are Rosters being circulated.

  • Playgrounds. A couple of big ones coming up. The Foreshore Playground (one of the biggest in the State) is being replaced and so is the Civic Park Playground (Probably 2nd biggest). Brian Herd has already done some cataloging and coding, but the disassembly will need many hands.
  • Student Community Excellence Awards. Funds have been forwarded to Whyalla Secondary College, Samaritan College and Sunrise School for their end of year. awards.
  • Domestic Support (DV Bags), Funds have been sent to allow Centacare to prepare 20 Bags to support victims of Domestic Violence. A Photo opportunity is being arranged.

COMING UP

 
Next Meeting
Tuesday 10/12/24
Following Meeting
Tuesday 17/12/24
Chairman
Perry Eden Lesley Hartup
Guest Speaker
Jane and Keith TBA
Topic
Board Report & Club History TBA
Vote of Thanks
N/A Larisa White
Raffle
Cassandra
(if she wouldn't mind!)
Cassandra (Probably)
Apologies
Kerre Kerre
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jari Peltonen
November 26
 
Join Date
Shelley Sellars
November 15, 2022
2 years
 

Members

Greg Dunn (Child Protection)    Perry Eden  (Metallurgy)
Lesley Hartup (Teaching)    Brian Herd (Metallurgy)
Leanne Herd (Customer Service)     Brian Moodie (Electrical)
Jane Owens PDG (Health Services)    Jari Peltonen (Metallurgy)
Mic Russo (Engineering)    Michele Sellars (Administration)
Keith Sichler (Banking    Kendra Simpson (Physiotherapy)
Larisa White (Engineering)    Kerre Willsher (Nurse Education 
Cassandra Herd (Junior)    
 

ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGIES

 
If you are unable to attend a Club Meeting or function your apology can be made to Secretary Brian Herd 0410 313 271 before 12 noon on the day of the meeting
 

INVOCATION

 
For good food, good fellowship,
and every opportunity of service,
we are thankful.
 
November is
Rotary Foundation Month

 

 

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Club Information
Whyalla
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Comfort Inn Whyalla
99 Playford Avenue
Whyalla , SA 5600
Australia
Phone:
410 313 271
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