Meeting Report 3228-
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Formalities
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Chair
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Toast
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Grace
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Pres Anthony
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PP Steve B
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PP John
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Chair for the evening Pres Anthony opened the meeting and welcomed guests Tony Piccolo (Guest Speaker); Rebecca Pratt, (future member)Dave Griffiths (Honorary Member)and Mike Johnson – guest of Patsy Johnson
Apologies were received from Geoff Benier, Julie Tekell, Kim Potger, Mark Forgie, Kyle Smith, Beth Hudman and Leanne Clinch.
This weeks meeting was opened with a short remembrance Day Ceremony conducted by Dave Griffiths. Dave gave a short explanation of the day’s history before members held 1 minutes silence.
Rotary Spots
President Anthony members are advised that Gawler Council require ALL volunteers to have Working with Children's Check. Copies of these should be forwarded to Michael Jacob ASAP. Kathy said it only took 4 hours from applying to receiving hers!
PP Mike Williams (Almoner) reported that Geoff was home but still very sore.
John Lyons mum passed away last week aged 99- thoughts are with John from the club.
PP Kathy Heinrich Club admin- reminder next week is visit to Salvos Gawler for meal. Leanne is currently chasing up final meal orders.
Looked at the Calendar and our Christmas dinner is planned for 23rd December. Kathy has contacted Nixon’s and we can have it on the 16th but upstairs is booked so we need to use downstairs as usual. Problem is we can only have 60 people maximum and no round tables. So members were asked to vote on final date preferences:
Option 1. Stay on 23rd and have it upstairs
Option 2. Move it to 16th and have limited numbers downstairs
Option 3. Look for alternative dates for upstairs.
Majority of members voted to hold it on the 23rd upstairs.
Rotary meetings for 2025 will commence 13th January at our annual Bowls evening.
Rotarians and guests then enjoyed dinner prior to Barry presenting his sergeant session. The wheel this week was spun by Tony Piccolo and the winners were Barry -winning 1st and 3rd prizes and Lance with second.
After the Bunyip Roundup berry presented his face book funnies for the week.
After thanking Barry , Pres Anthony closed the meeting with the Four way test and reminded Board members the meeting would follow.
President Anthony then invited Tony Piccolo MP.
Tony Piccolo is the (Labor) Member for the State Electoral District of Light in the House of Assembly in the South Australian Parliament.
He has represented the Light Electorate as its Member of Parliament for over 18 years. Tony gave an overview of his role.
Legislator- introducing Private Members Bill; scrutinising Govt Bills; Carry out Ministerial portfolio responsibilities.
Government accountability Budget review; keep the Government accountable
Advocate for the electorate advocate and support the local constituents; advocate and support local community organisations; Helps educate the community on the political/ parliamentary process; facilitate community projects; Assist in building Community Capacity (the next generation) through education and training; opportunities and experiences
Member of the Labor Party Engages with Party members.
Tony then took many questions from members and guests.
At the conclusion of his presentation Pres Anthony thanked Tony and presented him with the traditional thank you- A certificate stating a donation had been made in his name to vaccinate 45 children against Polio.
President Anthony then had the privilege of inviting Rebecca Pratt to come forward to be inducted into the Rotary Club of Gawler. Rebecca was introduced as a prospective member by PP John Lyons.
At the conclusion of her induction Anthony closed the meeting with the Four Way test and reminded everyone to meet at the Salvation Army next Monday.
