Rotary Club of Whyalla
Weekly Bulletin

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Rotary International President
Olayinka Hakeem "Yinka" Babalola
 
District 9510
District Governor
Tim Mee
 
 
Club Chartered 1955
 
Club President
Kerre Wilsher
Email
 
Club Secretary
Lesley Hartup / Shelley Sellar
Email:
secretary@whyallarotary.org.au
 
Website
 
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NEXT MEETING
 MEETING 3430
Tuesday 28TH July 2025

COMFORT INN
6:00 pm for 
6:30 pm
 
 
 
 
GUEST SPEAKER
MADELINE MCGUIRE
CHAIRMAN
SHELLEY SELLAR
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Last Meeting
Meeting 3429
14TH July 2026

Host
Greg Dunn
 
 
Apologies
Jane, Keith, Shelley
 
Welcome back Jari!
 
PREZ KEZ SAYS
Kerre showed a video from the Rotary International Presidents of Rotary for years 2026/27 and 2027/28, challenging all clubs to improve membership over the next few years, to make Rotary International back into the force for good that it has been in the past and can be again.
Kerre showed us the pie chart results from the membership survey which was completed by some members. It was noted that the biggest variation in results was around having a meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.
The Sunday session that started in Leanne's year were well liked and Kerre would like more ideas of what the club can do.
The club history sessions are well liked and show us who we were and what we were doing. 
We are looking to hopefully do at least one guest speaker a month and Kerre is looking for suggestions of speakers.
The sergeant sessions and raffles being replaced with the lucky square was seen as a positive, although i never seem to win one.
Kerre has also proposed that we look at having breakfast meetings, or even lunch meetings, so that other members, who may struggle to attend evening meeting due to family commitments can attend meetings too.
Kerre also shared that Keith will soon be sending out the roster for the Whyalla Show and asks that everyone responds promptly.
And finally, Kerre informed the club that the Whyalla Norrie Rotary Club will be having their change-over meeting on the 27th of July. 
 
 
Members highlights.
Lesley had a challenging and not entirely pleasant few weeks. There was the joy and excitement of the nuptials shared between Mic and Nyssa, and then Lesley was forced to look after their children, while battling pneumonia, which is not something that anyone would want to deal with. Compounding this were the passing of several family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours, Lesley.
Perry had nothing to report.
Leanne shared a delightful story about the joys of pet ownership and owning white dogs. The dogs went into every puddle leading to a bath because they were black. Then, because Leanne’s puppy is short and doesn’t know how to cock a leg, Brian was forced to mow the lawn to remove any……unpleasant interaction with the grass when sitting or walking, however, the puppy got out and is now green. Too late for St Patrick’s day, but something to remember for next year.
B1 spoke a little drivel about a team in red yellow and blue, which I refuse to acknowledge, mainly because my team had had 1 good win recently, against his team.
Jari shared the sad news that his father had passed away 2 months ago at the age of 93. Jari hopes that he has those genes, as do we all. Jari was also an excellent sport, receiving numerous jabs about being a “visiting member” or “new member’, really we are just glad he is back.
Jennifer claimed to have no highlight.
Cassandra finally got her computer monitor and computer set up right for gaming, which led to her almost missing the meeting because she was deeply involved.
B2 stated that walking the dogs at the dog park on a day with a beautiful winter’s sun is pretty great.
Kerre shared that her computer has died, but she also won 1st place at the Eyre hotel pub quiz, which is no mean feat.
Greg’s highlight was that the 2 dogs, Captain Jack and Billy have not killed each other yet, and that his housemate is due to return soon so he can hand of the onerous task of puppy sitting back to the one that truly deserves it.
Quote of the week
If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then find someone who life gave vodka and have a party.
 
 
Leanne shares
Leanne asked the club if we wanted to assist a couple that are getting married and want the club to provide doughnuts for a price and donation. It was discussed in the meeting and ultimately, concerns about maintaining product standards and uncertainty about who would be able to do the work led to the offer, regretfully, being declined.
Leanne is also attending the hospital following up on the requests for rape kits for victims, meeting with Jacquie Kranz on Thursday 16th July at 11am and asked for someone to attend with her. Lesley put herself forwards.
The winner of the lucky squares for this week was B1! Lucky duck!
 
REMINDERS
Keith will send out a roster for the show, can everyone sign up when they are available, please?
 
The next meeting is on 28th July with Madeline McGuire.
 
There is no meeting on the 4th, with the next meeting being on the 11th of August.

COMING UP

 
Next Meeting
Tuesday July 28th
Comfort Inn
6:30 pm
Number 3430
Following Meeting
Tuesday 11th August
Comfort Inn
6:30 pm
Number 3431
Chairman
Shelley Sellars Brian Moodie
Guest Speaker
Madeline McGuire N/A
Topic
Club Assembly  
Vote of Thanks
President Kerre  
 
   
Apologies
Greg Dunn and B1  
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
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)
Jennifer Onyeneme (Physiotherapist)    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 Lesley Hartup on 0488 578 622 or Shelley Sellar on 0414 567 633 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

FOUR WAY TEST

 
 
Club Information
Whyalla
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Comfort Inn Whyalla
99 Playford Avenue
Whyalla , SA 5600
Australia
Phone:
427 393 602
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.
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