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President Kerre, Jane, Stuart, Cassandra, Shelley.
MEMBER'S HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Keith reported that the Redlegs had won.
Leanne celebrated an 80th birthday (not her own)
Lesley attended Port Augusta for lunch. (What she did not make a fuss about was it was her birthday celebration…..Happy belated birthday Lesley!)
Greg advised he had been asked by his office to become a Justice of the Peace.
Perry reported the household had recovered from Influenza Type A.
B1 Nearly got to Bunnings but his lovely wife, Evelyn, didn’t feel like it.
B2 managed to save the life of both of his dogs, one had grass seeds in an ear and the other hurt itself, apparently jumping around. A trip to the vet fixed both.
Jennifer advised her mother celebrated her 66th birthday and a makeover had been arranged for her by Jennifer, as a treat.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” .
THE BAD JOKES OF THE WEEK.
A priest, an Aman and a Rabbit entered the bar.
The Rabbit said “I think I am a typo”
A physics teacher, an engineer and an accountant are asked a simple question during a job interview: “what is two plus two?”
The engineer pulls out a slide rule, taps a few numbers and says with confidence “it’s approximately 3.99”
The physics teacher sets up a whiteboard, calculates friction and atmospheric pressure and announces “it’s between 3.98 and 4.02”
The accountant closes the door, leans in close and whispers “what do you want it to be?”
Some other stuff....
Following another win in the lucky squares by a Scottish member (this time B1), questions are being raised about legitimacy by the most unlucky player, Greg, who cant even win a rigged game of Bingo (more about this later.)
Lesley, very reasonably, reminded me that I need to spell her name correctly in the Bulletin. All I can say is, I am sorry, I will try to do better.
Keith rigs the lottery, I still don't win.
Rotarian Keith provided the entertainment for the evening, hosting a very brief quiz as a warm up, then arranging a game of Bingo. Unbeknown to his trusting members, Keith had rigged the game so that everyone won.....yet somehow I lost....everyone else won....either I missed a number or shenanigans are afoot.
CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
Email received from Olivia regarding support for Sunwise Studies. Members were invited to participate if interested.
Board Report from 1 October acknowledged. The club admin account is good.
Discussion held regarding attracting additional young people to sail on the One and All, including liaison with Georgia from WSC, which is being managed by Lesley.
KERRE RETURNS ON 1ST OF NOVEMBER!!!
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PROJECTS
$500 funding request received for the pageant.
Flowers were placed for Peace Day.
Planning commenced for the Epic Day of Service in 2027, with project plans required.
Lesley attended the Christmas Relief Day and reported sufficient resources to provide approximately 700 hampers through Mission Australia.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Air-conditioning for the pavilion discussed, with Keith to investigate.
We need someone to manage the watering system in the van.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:
ShelterBox Zoom meeting celebrating achievements to be held on 21 October at 7:00 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Working bee / fellowship 24th October at 11am at the pavillion.
Christmas Pageant after party 21st November
Return of RVFR group, also likely to be 21st November
COMING UP
Next Meeting
Tuesday 20th October
meeting number 3437
Comfort Inn
6:30 pm
Following Meeting
Tuesday 10th November
meeting number 3438
Comfort inn
6:30 pm
Chairman
Lesley Hartup
Keith Sichler
Guest Speaker
Jayden White
N/A
Topic
One and All
Club information
Vote of Thanks
Jane
Apologies
SOMETHING I MISSED IN THE LAST BULLETIN
Our Prez, Kerre and Whyalla Norrie's Mel giving RVFR's John Spath
The turnout when RVFR visited Whyalla, to be welcomed by members of both the Whyalla and Whyalla Norrie club.
Rotarian Keith of the Whyalla club shared that on the 25th of September, we had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Eastern Zone Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians (RVFR) — or as they like to say, Really Very Friendly Rotarians — to Whyalla.
This wonderful fellowship travels Australia in their RVs, exploring our great country together. Their current rolling muster began in Dubbo on 21 September, and after a long journey, they arrived in Whyalla yesterday. They’ll be with us until Sunday before heading to Cowell, then west to Ceduna, across the Nullarbor, and finally on to Perth for their National AGM in late November.
Together with the RC of Whyalla Norrie, we shared a hearty BBQ tea with them, followed by fruit salad, ice cream, and cake — perfect after a day on the road. Boss Drover John Spath introduced his group of 12–14 Rotarians and partners, and we swapped stories, shared a short history of our club, and exchanged club banners to mark the occasion.
They take part in at least half a dozen musters each year, but this one is by far their longest. It was a joy to host such a friendly and enthusiastic group.
Safe travels, RVFR — we hope to see you again down the track!
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Lesley Hartup
October 13
Keith Sichler
October 20
Perry Eden
October 30
Jari Peltonen
November 26
Anniversaries
Leanne Herd
Brian Herd
October 30
Join Date
Perry Eden
October 17, 2000
26 years
Brian Herd
October 26, 1999
27 years
Shelley Sellars
November 15, 2022
4 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
Jennifer Onyeneme (Physiotherapy)
Cassandra Herd (Student)
Kerre Willsher (Nurse Education
Stuart Campbell (Government Services)
ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGIES
If you are unable to attend a Club Meeting or function your apology can be made to Secretary Shelley Sellars on 0414 567 633 or Lesley Hartup on 0488 578 622 before 12 noon on the day of the meeting
INVOCATION
For good food, good fellowship,
and every opportunity of service,
we are thankful.
OCTOBER IS ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH
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, (Sunday) and in the 5th week, a Club Assembly for members only.
