Swan Rotary meets on Mondays at 7th Avenue Bar & Restaurant, 75 Helena Street, Midland.
Please be there by 6:15PM, the meeting starts at 6:45PM.

   Club President                              Graham Ekert         

   Club Secretary                              David Uhe

   General Enquiries                         info@swanrotary.org.au

📰 Swan Rotary Newsletter

Meeting Date: 15 September 2025
Venue: 7th Avenue Bar and Restaurant

🏁 Opening

• Sgt. Ian opened the meeting with a Toast to Australia.
• President Graham followed with an Acknowledgement of Country.

👋 Welcome

• President Graham welcomed:
  • Swan Rotary members
  • Guest speaker Leanne Jones
  • Returning members David & Liz Hayes (back from the UK), Angela (back from Vietnam & China), and Manny (back from New Zealand)

🙋‍♂️ Apologies

• Bill, David U, Fred, Eddy, Cheriley

📋 Reports

• Secretary (Maureen): Nothing to report.
• Treasurer (Betty): All members have paid or part-paid their subs.

📣 Announcements

• Vale Peter Edwards
  Sad news of the passing of Peter Edwards, partner of Holly Edwards, Past President of Rotary Club of Swan Valley.

   

• DG Visit – Next Week
  Please confirm partner attendance by Friday.

   

• International Rotary Mega Meeting
  Featuring:
  • Francesco Aresso – Rotary International President 

  • Stephanie Urchick – Immediate Past President
    📅 Saturday 20 September, 5pm WST (Online booking required)

     

• Rotary WA District Conference
  📍 Northam | 📅 13–15 March 2026
  Book accommodation early!

   

• Midland March That Matters
  📅 Friday 5 December
  Let’s show up in our new shirts!

🆔 ID Cards – Sue

• Designed to identify Swan Rotary members during fundraising activities. – these have been handed to club members. Thanks to Sue Lloyd for organising this for our club.

🏕️ ShelterBox Trek – Linda Hatton

“I sincerely thank Swan Rotary for the $2,000 donation towards ShelterBox’s trek this October at Cape to Cape. I am very appreciative of this great help.” – Linda Hatton

🔥 Liebherr BBQ – Betty

• The roster for October–December has been confirmed, and emailed out on the 16 Septemberr.

👕 Club Shirts

• Final design and cost to be circulated.
• Sample sizing available.
• Logo placement adjusted to allow space for member names.
• David will bring sample sizing on the 6 September, and create a form for people to complete and give the size that they would like.

🎶 End Polio Concert – Rachel

• Invitations going out this week.
• Members encouraged to share with family and friends.
• Bookings via Eventbrite.

🎤 Guest Speaker – Leanne Jones

Topic: Redox Signal Molecules

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• Health is Holistic
  It’s not just physical — it includes how we think, feel, and recover emotionally and mentally.
• Personal Journey
  Leanne has been a caregiver since age 14, and her experience led her to become a Bowen Therapist and Cellular Health Mentor.
• Redox Signalling Molecules
  A cellular health breakthrough that supports healing, energy, and repair by improving cell communication.
• Scientific Backing
  Redox is studied globally, featured in international conferences, and supported by growing research in books and journals.
• Empowerment Through Wellness
  Encourages people to take control of their wellbeing — physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically.
• Invitation to Learn More
  Leanne invites attendees to connect with her, John, or Kathy to explore how Redox has positively impacted their lives.

“It’s never too late to feel better, do more, and keep showing up with purpose.”

🎯 Sergeant’s Session – Ian

• Chase the Joker – Was done, but not recorded. No winner this week though.
• Fines – Assisted by Maureen:
  • David C – Too efficient with the Grapevine
  • Graham – Escaping to Margaret River
  • Manny, David H, Liz, Angela – Welcome back!
  • Linda, Ian – Great work at Liebherr
  • Clare, Sue, Liz, Maureen – Secret women’s meeting
  • John, Kathy, Rachel – No badge
  • Manny – Travel issues; Sue’s handbag adventures
  • Allan – Forgot building permit; but got retrospective approval
  • Maureen – Collingwood might be in the Grand Final!

🔚 Closure

• President Graham thanked everyone for attending.
• Reminder: Next meeting is a joint club event with DG Veronica Lawrence, joined by Morley and Mundaring clubs.

• No meeting on 29 September due to public holiday.

   

• David Hayes closed with the Rotary Charge.