Report on Meeting 3080 – August 2nd, 2021
The meeting had an attendance of 24 members and honorary member Grace Barilla, plus club guests Anthony Barilla and Daniel Berrett present for induction, and 3 other guests being Meredith daughter of Bruce Eastick, Bob Ahrens’ daughter Janine and Rossene partner of Anthony Barilla. Apologieswere received from Helen Bourne, Kevin Clarke, Dino Donati, Dave Griffiths,Patsy Johnson, Angela Moore, Julie Tekell and Debbie Williams.Kathy Heinrich was introduced as chairperson for the meeting, and she called on Ron Lloyd to propose the loyal toast, followed by President Mark saying grace.
Barry Stewart announced the barrel roll winners as Ian Sanders and Ron Lloyd, then proceeded to conduct the fines session in his now familiar humorous style of roasting members with Bunyip newspaper photographs.
The only Rotary spot was:Leanne Clinch explaining the difficulty with bookings and instructed to a second alternative link, with Secretary Michael adding further clarification.
Chair Kathy called on Club Directors to speak regarding their portfolios:Service Projects Director Steve Barilla reported that his committee met for the first time following the previous meeting. The portfolio covers community vocation, club projects, fundraising and shelter maintenance. Car parking at the Gawler Show is being discussed with the council. More funds will be raised to be added to those already reserved for assistance with the new CFS area at Gawler airfield. Because of an overlap with Rotary Foundation on International items those issues are passed on to Treasurer Kim for links with India.
Colin Bazeley informed that rework on the Caravan Park entrance was underway.
Kim Potger spoke on the donations toward helping toward school toilets in India enabling girls to continue schooling after puberty has started.
President Mark in discussion with Gawler Light Rotary has agreed to a joint tidy up of the Rotary sheds site. He also listed some suggestions for vocational visits including Gawler CFS Station Tour, Ahrens Factory Tour, Port River Dolphin Dinner Cruise, Adelaide Oval Tour, Car Rally & Museum Tour – Gawler to Birdwood, and Adelaide Wine Centre Tour.
Barry Stewart spoke on his taking over the membership portfolio from Brian Burt. It will be focussing on developing corporate membership with a breakfast meeting at the Exchange Hotel. It is intended to forming an alumni of past exchange students and other sponsored youths so that contact and involvement with the club is maintained.
Two inductions were then performed to make Anthony Barilla and Daniel Berrett members of the Club. They were duly informed of the responsibilities and privileges of becoming Rotarians and presented with badges and certificates.
Finally, President Mark thanked the guests for attending, and reciting of the Rotary 4-way test was called to close the meeting.