π° Swan Rotary Newsletter β 20 October 2025 π Venue: 7th Avenue Bar and Restaurant
π Welcome & Guests Visiting Rotarians: Owen and Donna Smith from RC Ipswich
Guest: Peter, friend of Aubrey
Apologies: Naru, Linda, Bill, Eddie
π Guest Club Presentation β Rotary Club of Ipswich Donna Smith (member for 5 years, community leader) shared three key projects:
π Fruit Box Program
Running for 3 years Weekly fruit boxes donated to local schools Cost: $22,000 annually Funded largely by the Tough Kids event πββοΈ Tough Kids Triathlon
Running for 25 years Swim, Bike, Run event for kids
Initially, started with 70 participants, now 319
Winners receive medals
Raised ~$19,000 to support Fruit Box
π₯ͺ Eat Up Australia β Sandwiches for Schools
Founded in Shepparton, VIC by a school leaver Now Australia-wide RC Ipswich makes 6,000 sandwiches three times per school term Involves ~70 volunteers from local schools Supports 30 schools Received a grant for 15 upright freezers with RC logo for school storage
π Secretary Report β David Uhe Todayβs meeting included the Annual General Meeting (AGM) AGM Minutes to be distributed this weekReminder about apologies
A reminded to let David Uhe know if you are unable to make the meeting
duhe@bigpond.net.au or SMS 0419 904 010
π° Treasurer Report β Betty Nothing to report But please remember to pay for your Shirts if you have ordered through David! β to the Bendigo Bank Account. π¦ Payment: Bendigo Bank
BSB: 633000 | Account: 218966901 | Reference: Your name
π£ General Announcements (Graham) At the moment there is an early bird special.
If you book before 15 December, you will go into the draw for free registration up to 2 people.
π§ββοΈ Club Updates π‘ Angelaβs Leave of Absence
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Upcoming Events π Inner Wheel Fashion Parade Fashion Parade by Kimboβs Fashions Ascension Parish Hall, 17 Spring Park Rd., Midland @ 10.00 am. Cost: $30.00. RSVP via Text to Lorraine 0439 967 964 or Shannon 0439 394 540
π World Polio Day β Train Ride for Awareness Date : Friday, 24 October 2025Time : 8:00 AM β 6:00 PM
Location : Various train stations across WA
Purpose : Raise awareness for Rotaryβs End Polio Now campaign and help reach the goal of $50,000 through club sponsorships.
Rotarians from District 9423 will ride the WA Railway Network wearing red Polio T-shirts to promote the cause.
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Free to join β but registration is required for insurance. π T-shirts available (subject to stock).
Special Events :πΈ Yagan Square Photo Shoot β 5:45 PM π Shoe Bar Celebration β 6:00 PM
Book here - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1350143
β Tails for Trivia β Quiz Night
π Swan Rotary Christmas Function π³ Breakfast at Bettyβs β New Year Catch-Up π
Saturday, 10 January
π 9:00 AM
π Bettyβs Balcony
More details soon!
π§ Rotary WA District Conference
π οΈ Projects Night Highlights ποΈ Community/Markets β Fred & David H
Bassendean Markets (25 Oct) Markets β BBQ and marshals sorted. β Thank you!Marshals: Arrive at 2pm for set up,BBQerβ: Arrive at 3.30 to assist Rachel in setting up the BBQ.Midland Markets (7 Nov): Need 3 more marshals (currently have 3) β Will check in next week β Reason for shortage is many will be at the Fellowship Weekend in Beverly, WA. β Quiz Night β Tails for Trivia
Tickets Sold: 64 of 112Positive response from businesses (e.g., Adventure World, Pasta in the Valley) Donations arriving via Swan Rotary PO Box β Maureen will keep an eye out for the prizes.
π± Community Garden β Graham
Food donated to Dream Builders for nearly 2 years Producing around 3β4 boxes per week, which are very appreciated by the staff and Dream Builders Beds upgraded; Spring/Summer crops underway
ποΈ Liebherr Update β Betty
This Wednesday at the Bushmead Site. Thanks to: Rachel, Linda, John, Kathy, Aubrey who will be in attendance.
π₯ SJOG Midland β Neurodiverse Support Program
David U, Manny and Fred meet with Maddie from SJOG this morning to discuss how the project is travelling. They shared the following article and will be working on further promotional materials which will include the Swan Rotary Logo.
π§Έ Childrenβs Ward Visit β SJOG (Sue)
Delivered 113 items donated with Swan Rotary branding, including; Colouring packs, knitted bears, activity kits Will check in on their stock of preemie octopusβ, and will make arrangements to make more if needed Aubrey may have a lead on Rotary-branded bears, for the future, and will update Sue when he has more information
Some ideas for future projects β to be revisited in preparation for the next rotary year
π Christmas Car Club Project Idea β Peter
Potential charity event around Christmas next year This year will be too busy π¬ Community Movie Nights β Cheriley
Rotary community Movie nights β Might be an idea to look into in the future!
π― Sergeantβs Session β David Uhe
Chase the Joker β. Donna found Fredβs ticket, unfortunately he found the Four of Spades - The kitty is around $1000 at the moment.Fines
Allan: Lost badge, handed into the bar staff, and then handed to David U
Betty: Badge on her jacket, and then it was visible.
Cheriley: Rob-themed week β Anniversary with her Rob & then her other favourite Rob (Thomas) concert on Friday!
Maureen, Sue, Cheriley: Laughter at the end of the table
Self fines and Cross fines.
Ninder: No badge
Rachel: Bumped into David C, at Arts in the Hills
Kathy: Bumped into some Rotary members partners, Liz, Sue, and Jill during the week.
David β on Aubrey, Kathy for Grapevine follow-ups delayed
πΈ Swan Rotary Tonight, we took a group photo with the members and guests at this eveningβs meeting.
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Next Weekβs Meeting β 27 Oct
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Following Week β 3 Nov
π Closure
Fred closed the meeting with the Rotary Charge .
