Club Meeting Summary 17 September 2026

Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Serving Humanity And Repurposing Equipment (SHARE) Teacher in a Box

Guest Speakers

Bella Robertson, Bulletin Editor

Topic: Five Minutes on My Life and Work.
Lives:South Perth, Western Australia.
Education:Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Western Australia.
Work:Corporate Tax Consultant in a Big 4 Accounting Firm.
Favourite Role: Bartender & Barista within Hilton Hotels.

Highlights

  • Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Rotary Australia Relief Fund (RARF) Nepal Flooding Disaster Relief Project donation by the Club of $860.00
  • Membership Action Plan (MAP) - D9790 Member Engagement Check In (Quick) to be sent to members in next couple of weeks.
  • Establishment of new Corporate Sponsorship Committee of three members lead by Kate Thomas.
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training
    • To be conducted by Werner Vogels on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 and Tuesday, 06 October 2026.
    • With the popularity of the first MHFA, PDG Emma Davis is offering the Club the opportunity to participate in a second MHFA course Contact Foundation Director Susan Benedyka (susan@susanbenedyka.com) for more information.
  • Annual General Meeting (AGM) delayed to Thursday, 2026.11.12 

  • Rotary Youth Exchange Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) participants, Rendi Moke Junior and Lucy Wilkinson attended Camp Getaway, 161-163 Kimbolton-Axedale Rd, Axedale VIC 3551 on 04 – 06 September 2026. Lucy Wilkinson and Rendi Moke Junior shared their experiences from the RYPEN leadership program, discussing how it helped them build confidence and leadership skills, with both planning to apply what they learned in future presentations and school activities.

  • Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) Club sponsored participant, Lucy Wilkinson is going to Germany in 2027. Dr Helen Haines, MHR for Indi will present Lucy with an Australian flag for her exchange at 14:00 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

  • Public Relations Director, Rachael Gadd reported that social media grow on Facebook and Instagram following.
  • Kate Thomas demonstrated how members can ‘like’ and ‘share’ posts on Facebook to support the Club's publicity efforts.
  • Potential expanded trivia contest at the final meeting of the Rotary year on 24 June 2027, with a $5.00 entry fee and a nominated project cause.
  • Upcoming Bunnings barbecue event scheduled for 26 September 2026 (AFL Grand Final Day).
  • Fundraising Committee support for the Rotary Club of Mooroopna Car Raffle, where tickets are $5.00 each with the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers receiving $3.00 sold by Club members.
  • Sandi Fulcher highlighted the next working bees for the SHARE Shed as follows:

    • SHARE Housekeeping Working Bee No.1 on 03 October 2026.

    • SHARE Housekeeping Working Bee No.2 on 10 October 2026.

  • Teacher in a Box: Three team members travelling to Indonesia to review projects.

Introduction

The Rotary e-Club of Change Makers Club Meeting on 17 September 2026 was attended online via Zoom by 26 members and 4 guests.

President’s Report

President Clark Fletcher provided the following summary:

  1. Welcomed all those in attendance.

  2. Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Rotary Australia Relief Fund (RARF) Nepal Flooding Disaster Relief Project donation by the Club of $860.00

  3. Membership Action Plan (MAP) 2026 – 2027:

    1. Goal 2 Enhance Participant Engagement.
      1. Action 5. Conduct a member listening or check-in activity, identify key themes and implement at least one improvement.
        1. D9790 Member Engagement Check In (Quick). Club Survey of 6 questions will be sent out to members over the next couple of weeks.

  4. Membership Subscriptions Due. As at 2026.08.19:

    1. Active Membership Orders Total:                             $16 520.00

    2. Amount Owing:                                                         $5 294.16

  5. Fundraising Committee

    1. The Fundraising Committee has decided that a Corporate Sponsorship Committee that is separate to the Fundraising Committee is required. It will be a committee of three members lead by Kate Thomas.
    2. Support the Rotary Club of Mooroopna Car Raffle, where tickets are $5.00 each with the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers receiving $3.00 sold by Club members.

  6. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training conducted by Werner Vogels. 

    1. There are 12 participants from the Club attending two online sessions on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 and Tuesday, 06 October 2026.
    2. With the popularity of the first MHFA, PDG Emma Davis is offering the Club the opportunity to participate in a second MHFA course.

  7. Annual General Meeting has been delayed to Thursday, 2026.11.12 to ensure the Club meets the requirements of the:

    1. Constitution and Rules of the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers Inc, version 6.0 2025.10.30.
    2. By-Laws of the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers, version 6.0 2025.10.30.

Guest Speaker

Bella Robertson, Bulletin Editor

“Five minutes on my life and work”.

Lives:               South Perth, WA.

Education:        Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia

Work:               Corporate Tax Consultant specialising in company tax with KPMG Australia

Favourite Role: Bartender and barista within Hilton Hotels and other places while at university.

Community Organisations

  • UN Women Australia [Perth Chapter]

  • South Perth Senior Citizens Centre [Board Member]

  • South Perth Learning Centre [Committee Member]

  • COSP Historical Society [Secretary]

  • COSP Inclusive Community Advisory Group [Chair]

  • Raise Me Up Charity [Board - Treasurer]

  • Santa Maria College - Old Girls Association [Vice-Chair]

  • Como Town Team

  • Angelo Street Town Team

  • Kensington Town Team

  •  Community advocate

Passions:

  • Local Government Politics (particularly within the City of South Perth where in the most recent campaign where she finished fourth)!

  • Local history.

  • Local community organisations.

  • Education.

  • Choir.

  • Crafts.

  • TV - Shows.

  • Trying to get back into reading.

Youth

Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)

Youth Director, Liz Long introduced Rotary Youth Exchange Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) participants, Rendi Moke Junior and Lucy Wilkinson. 

Rendi Moke Junior and Lucy Wilkinson attended Camp Getaway, 161-163 Kimbolton-Axedale Rd, Axedale VIC 3551 on 04 – 06 September 2026 and presented their experiences to the Club.

Lucy Wilkinson and Randy Moke Junior shared their experiences from the RYPEN leadership program, discussing how it helped them build confidence and leadership skills, with both planning to apply what they learned in future presentations and school activities.

Liz Long asked Rendi Moke Junior and Lucy Wilkinson about the importance of leadership skills for young people, with Lucy explaining that developing these skills helps build confidence and expression abilities needed for future jobs and clubs like Rotary.

Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)

Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) Club sponsored participant, Lucy Wilkinson is going to Germany in 2027. Dr Helen Haines, MHR for Indi will present Lucy with an Australian flag for her exchange at 14:00 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. Clark Fletcher indicated he will be in attendance.

Magistrate Court Funds

Kathy Croughan proposed applying for Magistrates Court funds to support youth programs, which Clark Fletcher agreed to pursue since their programs are Victorian-based.

Public Relations Report

The Public Relations Report was presented orally by Rachael Gadd with the following items were highlighted:

  1. Exponential growth in social media following:

    1. Facebook – 949 followers.
    2. Instagram – 58 followers.

  2. Approval social media strategy.

The growth in social media is dependent on the need for more content sharing. Kate Thomas demonstrated how members can ‘like’ and ‘share’ posts on Facebook to support the Club's publicity efforts.

Fundraising Report

In Sophie Ender’s absence, Clark Fletcher announced plans for an expanded trivia contest at the final meeting of the Rotary year on June 24th, with a $5.00 entry fee and a nominated project cause, though the specific project details were not fully discussed.

The group discussed upcoming events including a banner relay in December and potential movie night fundraising.

Robyn Jones discussed the upcoming Bunnings barbecue event scheduled for 26 September 2026 (AFL Grand Final Day), seeking volunteers for time slots including one from 14:00 – 15:00.

The Fundraising Committee decided to support the Rotary Club of Mooroopna Car Raffle, where tickets are $5.00 each with the Rotary e-Club of Change Makers receiving $3.00 sold by Club members.

Foundation

Susan Benedyka reported that 12 people are enrolled and two people are on the waiting list from the Club are enrolled in the Mental Health First Aid program. D9790 PDR Emma Davis has offered another program to accommodate interested participants from within the Club.

Susan Benedyka noted that Foundation Month is in November.

Serving Humanity and Repurposing Equipment (SHARE)

Sandi Fulcher highlighted the next working bees as follows:

  • SHARE Housekeeping Working Bee No.1 on 03 October 2026.

  • SHARE Housekeeping Working Bee No.2 on 10 October 2026.

Teacher in a Box

Jeanette Johnstone updated on the Teacher in a Box project, noting that three team members would travel to Indonesia on Monday to review projects.