Whyalla Bulletin 3396 (Jul. 11, 2026)

We 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

Olayinka Hakeem "Yinka" Babalola

District 9510
District Governor

Tim Mee

Club Chartered 1955

Club President
Kerre Wilsher
Email

president@whyallarotary.org.au

Club Secretary
Lesley Hartup / Shelley Sellar
Email:
secretary@whyallarotary.org.au

Website

https://whyallarotary.org.au

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THIS WEEK
MEETING 3429
Tuesday 14th July
COMFORT INN
6:00 pm for 6:30 pm

FUN & FELLOWSHIP

CHAIRMAN

Greg Dunn
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Last Meeting
Meeting 3428

Host
President Kerre

Apologies

Jennifer Onyeneme

PREZ KEZ SAYS

Kerre had a fun meeting with the board the previous week. Getting online was a challenge but it was held successfully

Kerre wants the 75^th anniversary committee to meet in August.

Kerre is looking into grants for her year (2026/2027)

Kerre shared that there is an event being planned for world Peace Day (21st September) at the peace poles.

Kerre plans to share with the club how we are progressing with our club excellence awards (formerly known as citations).

Sandra Flu and Jacquie Kranz are looking for emergency kits for rape victims. they need clothing packs.

Cassandra will join the club when she goes back to university.

Stuart was invited to the changeover but did not respond.

memberships subs will be $250 this year.

The raffle at the changeover made $274, which will be donated to the red cross. Kerre mentioned that she is grateful to Leanne for putting up photos on Facebook.

Kerre will make a pie chart to explain the results from the members survey. Just over 50% of members wanted to continue the program promoted by Leanne, 2 meetings a month plus a Sunday session.

Kerre is keen for the Whyalla club to have a sister Rotary Club.

Kerre is looking for suggestions for speakers e.g. Shannon Doebel from Surf life Saving, or the District Governor.

Kerre is keen to have more joint meetings with the Norrie club, sharing speakers and having the meetings at our club.

MEMBERS HIGHLIGHTS

Jane: I’m back
Brian 1: no one has died so things are ok.
Perry: nothing to say.
Greg: New puppy at home, which is exciting, but my dog, Captain Jack, hates him. (the new dog’s name is Billy)
Brian 2: comments about the red card against the USA player in the world cup was removed, thanks to unwarranted interference by the world’s best known pumpkin, President Donald Trump. Thankfully, the universe intervened and Belgium defeated the hosts thoroughly, with a beautiful 4 – 1 margin.
Leanne: we brought home a map of the world and have been putting pins in where we have visited, however are not counting airports.
Keith: Had fun at the changeover dinner and has been having fun at his home as the school holidays have allowed him to spend time with his grandchildren. He took them to 10 pin bowling but did not report if he won or lost, which leads this chronicler to suggest that he got thumped by at least one of his grandchildren.
Shelley: Not as positive about the school holidays as Keith as she has had 4 boys at her house today. She says that she is cursing the school holidays but did not share what she was saying, which is probably just as well.
Kerre: was very pleased with the changeover and was delighted with the speech given by Andrea Grosvenor, who spoke about ARAM (Australian Rotarians Against Malaria). Kerre was not so pleased that she stabbed herself when putting on the new badge for being president.

A PROUD PRESIDENT KERRE GIVING JANE HER WELL-DESERVED PAUL HARRIS MEDAL

AS HER FIRST FORMAL ACT AS PRESIDENT OF THE WHYALLA CLUB AT A MEETING, KERRE ASKED THE MEMBERSHIP TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EFFORTS OF LONG-TERM TREASURER KEITH, FOR THE YEARS OF HIS CAREFUL FINANCIAL EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE CLUB

COMING UP
	Next Meeting Tuesday July 14th Comfort Inn 6:30 pm	Following Meeting TBA
Chairman	Greg Dunn
Guest Speaker	N/A
Topic
Vote of Thanks

Apologies

Spouse/Partner Birthdays

Andy Hartup

July 13

Evelyn Moodie

July 24

Join Date

Lesley Hartup

July 26, 2022

4 years

Keith Sichler

July 28, 1997

29 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 Greg Dunn 0419 806 945 before 12 noon on the day of the meeting

INVOCATION

For good food, good fellowship,

and every opportunity of service,

we are thankful.

July is Maternal and Child Health Month

Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Comfort Inn Whyalla

99 Playford Avenue
Whyalla , SA 5600
Australia

Phone:

427 393 602

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The Rotary Club of Whyalla holds dinner meetings on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting at 6:30pm, with arrival from 6:15pm. In the 4th week, there’s a fellowship meeting, and in the 5th week, a Club Assembly for members only.