The Rotary Club of Kwinana District 9465 Western Australia Chartered: 22 April 1971 Team 2020-21 President Bulletin John Iriks No 17 02nd Nov. 2020 Secretary Brian McCallum President John Rotary Club of Kwinana is in its 50th year 1971/2021 Treasurer Stephen Castelli Strange Melbourne Cup this COVID-19 year, minimal people in attendance, everybody wearing masks. Race was run, winner declared, unfortunately one of the favourites, the winner of the 2019 English Derby, Anthony Van Dyck broke down during the race and had to be euthanised. The incident was plain to see Facts & Figures during the race, disappointing that the TV broadcast never mentioned the incident until after all the presentations and speeches were over. I believe that’s now 7 horses that have died or been euthanised during cup day since 2013 Attendance this week which no doubt will give the animal activists some ammunition. Total Members 28 Apologies 7 Looking forward to the ‘Blind Wine Tasting’ social taking place Saturday night Make-up 3 at the Mulcahy’s, must be 20 years since we had the last one, good fun. Attended 19 Hon . Member LOA 2 PP Mike Nella has had an enthusiastic response to finding a home for the Lolly- Guests Run Sleigh’s, one buyer paid a good price sight unseen, another was donated Visitors 1 and picked up by the Kwinana Heritage Group. I acknowledge that many Partners residents are upset at the Lolly-Run being discontinued after such a long time. It started Christmas 1954, we arrived in Medina May 1955 so I can remember it 75.8% from the early days. Reasons and justifications will not satisfy everyone, regrettably it’s down to the Health and Safety regulations we now all have to live with, most were not even considered in the past. Raffle Norm & Lee Rotary International President District Governor 2020/21 9465 Holger Knaack Heads & Tails 2020/21 Ed S Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany Colin Burns Coming Events: November 2020 Rotary Foundation Month November: th Sat 7 Social (Blind) Wine Tasting at Mulcahy’s th Mon 9 Club Meeting Meets Monday Mon 16th Club Meeting 6 for 6.30pm Mon 23rd Club Meeting At Rotary Hall Mon 30th Club Meeting Brownell Crescent, Medina Visitors always Attendance Officer: welcome Greg Williams 0435 083 069 Apologies by Saturday pm please John Iriks President’s Pen rd 3 November 2020 No report Enjoy Rotary John Iriks President 2020/21 Madeleine King, Members for Brand with PP James Sharkey and Kwinana President John Iriks. Holding the Defibrillator her office recently donated to our Rotary Club. Madeleine was very interested in our Rotary Club Banners, given to our members from Rotary Clubs around the world Madeleine Mary Harvie King (born 31 March 1973) is an Australian politician. She is the member for Brand in the Australian House of Representatives. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party and succeeded the previous member, Gary Gray, at the 2016 federal election, increasing the swing to Labor from a nominal 3.7 points to 7.7 points, making Brand one of Labor's safest federal seats in Western Australia. King was born in Calista, Western Australia, grew up in Shoalwater Bay and went to Safety Bay Senior High School. She was a solicitor before entering politics, and was also chief operating officer of the US Asia Centre in Perth. Her family ran a drapery shop in Rockingham. She is the first person to represent the federal seat of Brand who grew up in the electorate. In June 2018, King was selected to fill a vacant place on the Opposition front bench, replacing Tim Hammond. King is a member of Labor Right. President 2021/22 Bob Thompson rd Club Service Report: 3 November 2020 Sat 7 November 2020 Blind Wine Tasting Night (Partners Night) at Norm and Karen’s place for 6pm. Its BYO and bring a plate either savory or sweets to share the meal. A message was sent to you all asking you to advise if you and partner are coming along and what (savory of sweet) plate of food you were bringing? You are also asked to please bring a bottle of either red or white wine securely wrapped so the labels are not readable for the blind wine tasting. We all get a part in the judging Bob Thompson President Elect/Club Service Director PE Bob was pleased to announce the team for 2021/22. President: Bob Thompson Vice President: John Iriks PE /Club Service Director: Lee Davis Secretary: Brian McCallum Treasurer: Stephen Castelli Project Director: Michael Nella Public Relations Director: James Sharkey Foundation Director: Max Bird Membership Team: Bob Thompson; John Iriks and Eric Blogg Youth Services Manager: Genevieve Carr International Services Manager: Max Bird Vocational Services Manager: Barry Winmar Community Services Manager: Veronica Burns Bulletin Editor/Club Historian: Eric Blogg Programs Officer: Kim Beciri Attendance Officer etc. Greg Williams Conference Officer: John Wallhead Sergeant: Cyril Bennett Corporal: Bill Rowe Barbeque Manager: James Sharkey PP Brian McCallum PP Brian is at present recovering from heart surgery. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Inward Correspondence. Outward Correspondence. Would members please note that any correspondence received or posted by yourself, please ensure a copy is forwarded to your Secretary. PP Stephen Castelli Treasurer Stephen was pleased to announce that all members are financial. Stephen commented that he had recently emptied the Money Spinner located at the Hub, worthwhile amount of coin was had, along with the usual foreign coins, tokens, lollies and almost everything else you could imagine. Birthdays and Anniversaries. November 2020 rd Norm Mulcahy November 3 Bill Rowe November 11th Ian Critchley November 23rd Congratulations th Bevan and Trish 19 Together 33 years Congratulations. Club Anniversaries. Veronica Burns. November 11th 1 year Ed Samut November 16th 22 years Genevieve Carr November 29th 21 years PP Max Bird, International 2020/21 Max and Diane, taking in some sunshine, north of Perth. 2020 The international Committee (RPTLE) is carrying out the following. No report. Max Bird One sleigh to find a new home was picked up by Maurice Danks from the Kwinana Heritage Group PDG John Iriks PP James Sharkey PP Max Bird Foundation Dir. Membership Dir. Public Relations Dir. Projects Director PP Mike Nella Project Director’s Report. Bunnings Sausage Sizzles have resumed. New format: min. 6 people, no cash Eftpos only, Bendigo Bank can provide portable Eftpos machine, for a fee. Local Primary School Graduation Presentations fast approaching, need to organise club members who represent our club. Garage Sales are an on-going event. City of Kwinana, nominations for Citizen of the Year are open. Opportunity to manage Australia Day Celebrations, meeting with Council. Rtn. Veronica Burns Community Public Relations: We continue to receive exposure on Rotary Out West. Please continue to advise James of any stories or activities within our club which may be submitted to the local media. Friday 6th November, a PR Photo, re: Defibrillator went off well. Membership: President John Iriks is Membership Director this year. Membership Committee: Lee Davis, Bob Thompson and Eric Blogg. John Maskell from RC of Brighton in Victoria has been invited to join us. Gavin Denz is still keen to re-join us, still a little busy right now. Rtn Barry Winmar Vocational Community: Bread Program up and running well. Still looking for more helpers, please come along. Naidoc Week 2nd to 15th November 2020 Vocational: 4 Way Test Speech Contest, February to April 2021, contacting Gilmore College etc. International: PP. Max Bird Latest meeting minutes available to view on ClubRunner. International View a complete review of my recent trip to Timor on ClubRunner. Youth: Application forms for RYPEN and RYLA are open. RYPEN candidate reported having a great time at RYPEN RYLA. 18 to 25 year old’s 9th to 16th January 2021 Couple of contacts through Facebook. PP Genevieve Carr Youth • Visit your club webpage. http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?accountid=8106 or type Kwinana Rotary Club into ‘Search’ Guest Speaker: Friday 6th November, 2020 Kwinana Edge Skate Park 4.00PM to 7.00PM All Welcome Activities available Basketball, Traditional Indigenous Games Cricket, Netball and Football Food available Hair cuts for youth, limited availability For more information please contact The Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport 0456 964 320 Kwinana celebrates NAIDOC Week! Always Was, Always Will Be. Join the local community in celebrating NAIDOC Week with a series of events, starting on Monday, 2 November 2020 with the Opening Ceremony. Throughout the week various community organisations and groups will be hosting events for all ages and abilities. You can find out more information regarding the history of NAIDOC week here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-week Fine Session: Sergeant Cyril Bennett Deputy Bill Rowe. Stand-in Norm Mc Fines for Monday 02nd November 2020 No Badge: Barry, Bob T & John M Mike N: Likes to sit next to a ‘Winner’ Lee won the raffle again. Norm M: Happy Birthday for tomorrow. Norm & Stephen: Reported driving the truck ‘very fast’ Norm added “It was downhill’ Mike N: Something about selling a ‘dodgy couch’ Norm Mc: Seen wearing a tee-shirt with some controversial lettering. Someone but a ‘bottle top’ into the fines box last week, no one owned up so everyone paid-up Genevieve: Ed fined Genevieve, she passed on information concerning a new member prospect even though Ed is no longer Membership Director. Ed S: Fined by Greg, Greg and Marg were sitting having breakfast at Macca’s in Esperance last Sunday morning, phone rings, its Ed. “What car are you driving in Esperance” askes Ed.