Bulletin 1529 (Jul 19, 2020)

Alan Williams opened the meeting at 7 PM

and introduced President Wendy Lippett

President Wendy welcomed everyone, including Members & partners, Honorary Members Alan & Tony, Partners Liz & John Francis from Artworx, Friends of Rotary.

Apologies : with good wishes for meeting & birthday celebrations

Leanne and David Reynolds,Greg Casson, Mayor Keith Parkes,

Nanette Davis, Yvonne Hurrell, Duncan & Wendy Norris, Lyn Harris,

Nici Godwin and Nathan Fry, Ray & Sindy Creen

Di Keach - Environment

The Open Garden will be on again this year for 2 days, October 31 and November 1, provided we have no further restrictions due to Covid 19.

The bag stand in the Mall is stocked again and bags selling well. We have had interruptions in our supply at times, presumably due to Covid. This seems to have improved.

I recently went to the Alexandrina nursery and bought six plants for our garden at the Bristow Smith Reserve (as recommended by Ben Simon) to replace those that had died. They are now planted and have guards around them and other plants have received some attention .

On Monday (27th) I will be going to Calperum to commence working on the re-establishing of the Rotary garden with the staff there. Perhaps we can follow up with a club visit at a later date. I will bring photos etc for members to share at the next meeting.

Karen Mitchell

Karen reminded the members about the steak and red wine night on 26 August. She also requested that members RSVP as soon as possible so she can let the hotel know the number attending.

Kevin Hales

Kevin requested someone to pick up the Ambulance books and distribute them.

Ron Hann offered to do that.

Michael Scott

Michael endorsed the distribution of the Ambulance books, and emphasised how important they were to those who relied on them.

President Wendy

The theme for Rotary International this year is Rotary Opens Opportunities. The board have all been presented with badges showing this logo.

Calendar – The year ahead

This is going to be a happy year – Happy pills

A club endowing me with the Presidency is a trust you provide in me, not just in the year as President, but also in preparing our club for future sustainability.The recent restrictions have meant that we haven’t been able to meet & thus been able to fundraise.

Reduced budgets this year mean we will do what we can afford to do

My Goals –

Satellite Club-will have a Shared vision – a branch of Rotary joining Friends of Rotary & networking local businesses & locals living & working in our community.

A committee has been established & meeting regularly

WHY START A SATELLITE CLUB? Just like starting any Rotary club, forming a satellite club brings community and business leaders together to exchange ideas and take action to improve people’s lives.

Attracts members who have different vocations or service interests

Provides an alternative meeting experience or format where members can experiment with different forms of club organisation

It has the additional benefits of expanding project possibilities, visibility, and the impact of Rotary in our community. It also develops more leaders in our community and the Rotary district.

Fiona Biedermann, Director of Membership District 9510 is hosting a zoom meeting on Saturday 25^th July @ 10:30 am

Matt McLeod from Henderson RC in New Zealand will share his experience and the lessons learnt in his district. They’ve started 5 satellite clubs in their district with a few more underway.

If anyone is interested in attending, contact Noeline

Plant a tree for every Rotarian of the club – past & present

Research the history of club to make a register of members

Establish need & location within community

working bee to clean up of both sheds
Promote Rotary brand awareness- Refresh banners, flyers, stationery

Plant a tree for every Rotarian of the club – past & present

Research the history of club to make a register of members

Establish need & location within community

working bee to clean up of both sheds
We will continue supporting Youth Programs – Jake Felix attending National Youth Science Forum January 2021
Student from Kangaroo Island, Henry Hammat to attend Rotary Youth Development Voyage on the One & All. Challenging & life-changing 5- day training voyages re-scheduled for October.