Guest Speaker Tonight is Dianne North OAM
Rotary District 9675 Governor 2019-20
Interplast District Chair
Interplast Rotarian Committee
Interplast Company Member
Zone 8 Youth Advisory Committee
Rotary Club of West Wollongong
Interplast sends teams of volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and allied health professionals to provide life-changing surgery and medical training in 17 countries across the Asia Pacific region.
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Last Saturday 6th September saw us run the Bunnings Ashfield Sausage Sizzle. It was a very busy day and we had many hands on deck , including John and Frank who have assisted us at past events. It was a good fellowship day and we ran into Theo and Katarina. Special thanks to Alf and Mary who organised and bought most of the supplies. We served over 700 sausages.
From out Last Meeting
Meeting opened at 6.30 with the Rotary affirmation
Apologies: PP Dennise Herrick, Patricia Abraham, PP Fred Walker, PP Sana Kamalesan, PP John Mansour, PP Walter Bock, PP Hugo Robinson,
President’s Report Pres John
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Attended Regional Community Group meeting (formerly “zones”). Purpose is fellowship and joint activities with nearby clubs.
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Will attend President’s District Meeting on Thursday (focus on membership growth).
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Social Night held recently – very successful (first since Christmas). Excellent food, fellowship, and atmosphere.
Secretary Report PP Peter Moore
- Youth of Tomorrow Donation
- New member application from Clubrunner
- Bank Balances
Fundraising – Bunnings Ashfield Sausage Sizzle BBQ Alf Dimarco
Saturday (full day). 6th September
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Need helpers rostered in shifts: cooking, serving, handling money.
- Square Reader: Bunnings provides- money goes through their system (worked last year, though internet was patchy).
- Supplies:
- Sausages: Coles best; Aldi not recommended (too thin, split easily).
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Bread & sauces organised.
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Drinks: and water .
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Pricing: Must use Bunning' s set prices (not a large margin on drinks).
New Generations / Youth / PRISCA
Anna-Marie Sanni
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Date confirmed: Monday 24th November.
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Planning meetings: every second Monday organised by Liam via Zoom (8pm).
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Invitations:
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Local Mayor invited (awaiting confirmation).
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Consideration to extend to other local mayors/schools.
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Strong push to include special needs schools (missed in previous years).
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Need to decide beneficiary/donation for the evening.
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Sponsorship: 3 sponsors confirmed so far.
Rob Whitney
NYSF candidates from Rosebank, RYPEN
Other Business
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General discussion on cost management for the Sausage Sizzle (sausages, bread, drinks).
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Suggestion to monitor supermarket specials closely before BBQ.
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Dinner break taken during meeting.
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Concern about low attendance numbers at this meeting. but we have many people away on holidays at the moment
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Raffle won by Pres John
Coolangatta is the venue for the 2025 Rotary Pacific Zone Conference, taking place from 30 October to 2 November 2025. We are encouraging all Rotarians and Rotaractors to come together. All are welcome. You will be inspired and motivated as we connect and share ideas to grow Rotary and activate the strategic priorities of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Our 2025 event will be held at the Twin Towns Conference Centre. There are plenty of things you can do in this famous part of Australia and its hinterland before or after the conference.
Please remember to send your apologies to Past President Sergeant Keith if you are unable to attend a club meeting. Email: Keith.Weeding@gmail.com
