Swan Rotary Club – Meeting Minutes

Date: 19 January
Acknowledgement: David Uhe

Meeting opened with a Toast to Australia and Her people.

Welcome to Swan Rotary Members and Guests; 

Partners:   Pauline, Shelly, Robin, Liz Hayes

Honorary Member:  Sue

Guests:  Camp Opportunity Attendee, Nik Sneddon, and his mother Penny

Apologies: Ninda, Aubrey, Claire

Secretary’s Report

• Pauline and David will be away for the next three months.
• Maureen will act as Secretary during this period.
• Next Board Meeting: 9 February
• Fred will clear the money spinner currently located at Brabham Woolworths.
• Apologies and guest notifications to be directed to Graham while Club Secretary David is away.

Treasurer’s Report

• Nothing to report.

President’s Report

• Many thanks to members who attended the Camp Opportunity Swan Rotary lunch on Wednesday: Betty, David, Pauline, and Linda.

February Gathering: 

Sunday February 15^th at the Swan View home of ex-Rotarian Garry and Sue Bennett, this will be in lieu of the meeting on Monday the 16^th . I will confirm numbers on February the second and what we have done in the past is for members to supply salads and deserts so will have a sheet go around so people can tick their preferences, may be even heart-shaped chocolates! A nominal fee for the roast beef and pork that Garry and Sue are supplying will be charged but generally they donate that back to a club project.

• Lift the Lid for Mental Health: 

Will be coordinated by Karen Beale, but will require some assistance. May 17^th -  More details to follow.

• RC Morley Event: 

Conflicts with the opening of the Midland Railway Station. However, information can be provided to those interested, please see Graham. 

• Rotary WA District Conference

• Baldivis Rotary - Car Rally / Scavenger Hunt

• Margaret River Social Weekend 

19th to 23 March - Manny is currently putting together a list of activities, please see email with current ideas. Any questions or suggestions please speak to Manny.

Markets

• City of Swan Midland Markets – 14 February
  • Expected turnout: 300–400 participants.
  • City of Swan will promote the event.
  • Club to pursue an article in the Echo

We will undoubtedly need some more marshals for the event. If you are available, please be ready to volunteer on the 9th of Feb.

Community & Service Updates - 

• Wheelchairs for Kids:
  • Sue L reported she recently visited Wheelchairs for Kids, which reported that 6,664 wheelchairs have now been produced and distributed worldwide.
• Australian Red Cross:
  • Alison Wilson located records from 2006/07 for individuals who have donated blood, Sue L has returned an award that was rediscovered.

Camp Opportunity:

David – Coordinator, Nik – Camper, Jack – Buddy, Rachel – Treasurer, and Graham – Bus Driver.

Shared highlights and personal experiences on the (very) recently concluded Camp Opportunity. 

• This was David’s second year as Camp Coordinator; it is a leadership experience he is very much enjoying
• Nik, a Camper from this year’s Camp, shared his personal highlights from Camp, he thoroughly enjoyed the Flying Fox and the Biscuit and Boat Rides.
• Jack, was a volunteer support for the week, he was able to
• Rachel has been the Camp Opportunity Treasurer for 2 years now, she is very happy that the Camp Opportunity experience is loved by all that attend. This is how Rachel first joined Rotary, so it holds a special place in her heart.
• Graham, this was his second year as along as a bus driver, he has been learning a lot about himself and the campers over this years and last year’s camp. 

David shared a sneak-peak video on Camp Opportunity which will shared digitally at a later date. Until then a selection of Photos - For A LOT more visit Facebook

Camp Opportunity 2027 Official Photo! 

Screen Printing is always a fun first Day Activity!

Some Swan's engaged in a fowl game of Duck, Duck, Goose 

Monday is Bowling, Games Vault, Craft, and Sport!

Tonight's guest Speaker, Nik with Swan Rotary President and Camp Opportunity Camper/Buddy Coordinator after some biscuit fun!

Thursday Night was our Rotary Western BINGO Night! 

Camp Opportunity is all about making friends!

The team of Camp Opportunity Volunteers! Camp Opportunity simply wouldn't run with out this group of amazing people!

Card Draw

• Nik located Ian’s card – down to 15 cards remaining (approx. $1,300).
• Ian drew the 4 of Hearts.

Sergeant’s Session

Sergeant: David U  Corporal: Cherilee

Fines:

• Maureen – Forgot to renew Liebherr credentials
• David U – failed Liebherr accreditation twice, but passed on the third time
• Rachel – no can opener in the BBQ trailer meant no beetroot at the Camp Opportunity Swan Rotary BBQ
• Ian – must have been quick to dress today, his shirt half undone on arrival
• David Hayes – trailer shackles left on David U’s car

Camp Opportunity Fines:

• Rachel – attempted to get into the wrong car
• David – gently encouraged a camper into the pool
• Graham – being a safe bus driver
• Various members – forgotten bathers and toiletries
• Jack – still in “camp mode” – woke up from a nap wondering where his camper was. 

No Badges worn at Breakfast at Betty’s (first meeting of the year)
Manny, Ian, Rachel, John, Kathy, Ian, Graham, Shelly, David U, Pauline

• Travel Fines - Bill and Fred shared stories from their VIC/QLD travels – unclear whether it was a train trip or a lunch tour.

Bill Closed the meeting with the Rotary charge.