Last week’s speaker was Dr. Robert Menz, General Practioner, who spoke on mental health issues.
Dr. Menz advised that approximately 13% of his consultations are related to mental health issues and that the largest number of sufferers is in the 35 to 42 years of age group. Also, the majority of patients in this group are women.
He went on to discuss the difference between mental health versus mental illness, emphasizing the need to take care of all aspects of one’s health. This includes, maintaining a reasonable level of physical activity. Keeping mentally active, being socially interactive, and having a spiritual connection.
Dr. Menz mentioned the good work being done by Beyond Blue, which has raised the profile of Mental Health, and is reducing the stigma associated with mental health illness.
The key to treating mental issues is in getting the sufferers to admit that they have a problem and to seek help as soon as possible. Unfortunately, society has taken too long to accept mental illness as a ‘normal’ part of societies’ health problems, like any other illness. Treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy which is now available on-line and is almost as effective as face-to-face treatment.
The meeting included the presentation, by Angus Tuck, of a certificate of partnership with the Rotary Club of Bogota Suba for our Club’s support and sponsorship of their job-training program for young men and women living in the Miramar Sector of Suba, Colombia. (see below)
President’s thought for the week “When life is too easy for us, we must beware or we may not be ready to meet the blows which sooner or later come to everyone, rich or poor.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Broadcast on 1197AM 5RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.30-8.00 pm. From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line at www.rphadelaide.org.au/Webcast.html
18/10/16 - DGE Peter Schaefer, RC Alice Springs
"On being a Rotarian in the Alice"
25/10/16 - Stella Lycos, St Peters
"United Nations Young Diplomats Tour helped by Rotary"
2. Training News
Next RLI Course to be held on October 22 & 23 2016 at St Michael’s College HENLEY BEACH
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a fast-paced, two-day course offered to build on a Rotarian's leadership skills and increase understanding of Rotary.
Courses are topical, interactive, and geared towards Rotarians who want to be more knowledgeable and effective leaders in their Clubs.
This internationally recognized course is collaborative in approach and provides opportunities to learn more about Rotary, its structure, its programs and the role and function of Club leaders.
DETAILS?
• Each day will begin at 9 am and conclude by 4 pm
• Morning Tea/ Lunch/ Materials provided
• Cost $100.00
• Clubs are asked to support Rotarians interested in attending, especially Presidents Elect, aspiring leaders and new Rotarians.
ENQUIRIES to D9500 RLI Registrar PP Jane Owens Email: janeowens@internode.on.net
Every girl in the world deserves education, safety and dignity. Days for Girls helps girls who would otherwise go without to have access to quality sustainable feminine hygiene and awareness. Please join us for a high tea to support the wonderful work which Days for Girls is doing all around the world to provide women with dignity and education. We will have a raffle, great food, drinks and plenty of ways to have fun. See you there!
Yours in Rotary
Page Honor
President, Adelaide City Rotaract Club
6. RI Convention: 2017 - Atlanta
The Rotary International Convention will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on 10-14 June 2017. It will be a celebration of The Rotary Foundation's 100th Anniversary.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
13 October 2016
20 October 2016
27 October 2016
Chairperson
John Karran
No Breakfast
Julie Campbell
Attendance
Di Casey
Meeting
Carolyn Wigg
Attendance
Terry Rodoni
Andrew black
Hosting
Richard Jarrett
John Wotherspoon
Furniture
John Campbell
Deborah Wotherspoon
Furniture
Di Lane
Miriam Silva
Invocation
Julie Campbell
Phil Harding
Bottles/cans
Graham Smith
Rob McLennan
Fred Field
Rotaract roster
Not required
24/10 Don Tindale
Not required
Bread roster
16/10 Richard Jarrett/
David Rowe
23/10 Richard Jarrett/
Carolyn Wigg
30/10 Richard Jarrett/
David Riggall
Member's Corner
Chairman: Meet/greet speaker for the meeting; introduce and thank speaker. Preparation:- find details about the speaker prior to the meeting. Attendance: Set up reception table (attendance sheet; members list – re -payments; guest welcome sheet; money; wine raffle sheet); register member payments/ apologies/ guests. Hosting: Set up name badges display; welcome all at the door; ensure speaker and guests are introduced to appropriatepersons. Furniture: Flags; banner display; raffle balls; collection boxes; Rotary theme banner; gong and hammer; lectern position before and returned after the meeting. Computerset up – Connect to projector. Switch on. Hold function key & press F5 twice. Invocation: Recite Rotary or other invocation relating to Rotary and fellowship. Bottles/cans: Collect bags of bottles/cans at meeting and take to recycle centre for refund, pass refund and empty bags to David Rowe at next meeting. Members’ Corner: write for the Newsletter on a topic of your choice, particularly during the 3 weeks you appear here on the roster, but also anytime you have something to say. Rotaract, Church, Bread roster: Roster is for the Sunday/Monday after the meeting date. Rotaract: Meets alternate Mondays at 6pm (for a 630pm start) at the General HavelockHotel in Hutt Street. Church: Sundays, 5.30pm at Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St (Park via boom gate in Flinders St. from 5pm). Bread: Sundays, meet outside Romeo's, North Adelaide at 4:45pm
Members rostered for Thursday morning duty are asked to be in attendance by 6.45am
For good food, for good fellowship and the opportunity to serve through Rotary, we give thanks
Rotary Club of Adelaide Light Mission Statement
To be recognised as the Service Club of Choice in the Eastern Precinct of Adelaide because we are a Friendly Breakfast Club that appeals to a broad range of busy people who want to make a difference to local and international communities.
Today's riddle for seniors... Here is the situation:
You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed.
On your right side is a sharp drop-off.
On your left side is an elephant travelling at the same speed as you.
Directly in front of you is a galloping kangaroo and your horse is unable to overtake it.
Behind you is a lion running at the same speed as you and the kangaroo.
What must you do to get out of this highly dangerous situation?
Answer........
Get off the merry-go-round and go home, you silly old B.!
