On Saturday, 29th June, the Rotary Club of Mount Barker held it's President's Changeover in the Community Centre of the Lifestyle SA Village.
Highlights of the evening were:-
 New Member Al Jawhari, and Ingy, inducted into the Club by District Governor Elect Tim Klar and President Shiralee Judge |
 Past President Brian Vourmard bestowed Honarary Membership by District Governor Elect Tim Klar and President Shiralee Judge |
 Margaret Brook bestowed Honarary Membership by District Governor Elect Tim Klar and President Shiralee Judge |
 Margaret Rose and Margaret Inglis awarded Paul Harris Fellow by District Governor Elect Tim Klar and President Shiralee Judge |
 James Hawker awarded the Club's "Wipeout Award" |
 Rod Cooper (and Jeanette) inducted as Club President for 2019-2020 by President Shiralee Judge |
 Sergeant for 2019-2020: Ian RoseBoard members for 2019-2020: Peter Baur, James Hawker, Shawn Hutchinson, Shiralee Judge and Rod Cooper Absent: Helen Marshall, Florence Yeardley and Mary Roebuck |
 Hills Radio presenter and Entertainer Steve Bleach entertaining the guests |
On Thursday, 23rd May, the Donut Van received its final clean for 2018-19 following the Birdwood Farm Day.
Many thanks to Jack Cooper, Ian Rose, Val Hay, James Hawker and Rod Cooper.
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On March 6th, President Shiralee Judge, Helen Marshall, Carola Sanders and Mary Roebuck from the Rotary Club of Mount Barker celebrated International Women's Day by attending the Women in Rotary SA Chapter breakfast at The Pavilion, Veale Gardens on South Terrace.
The club provided funds to sponsor two students and one teacher from each of Mount Barker High School, Cornerstone College and St. Francis de Sales College to attend.
This year's guest speaker was Megan McLoughlin, SA’s Local Hero, who told her story of hope and inspiration.“Quite simply, Megan McLoughlin says she is filled with hope each time she reflects on the greatest gift she has ever received - life. The 37-year-old Tanunda woman is a double transplant recipient following medical conditions which left her legally blind. Her desire to live a full and rewarding life was strengthened after she was named the 2019 South Australian Local Hero for her advocacy work towards organ donation”
The Governor’s wife, Mrs Lan Le, is patron of the Women in Rotary SA Chapter and asked to be photographed with the students and club members.
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On Monday 25th February, the Rotary Club of Mount Barker presented the successful applicants with their allocation from the 2019 Community Grants funds.
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Operation Flinders Mission Statement:
“Operation Flinders Foundation is to provide young men and women who have been identified as being at risk, with demanding outdoor challenges and support, to help them develop their personal attitudes and values of self esteem, motivation, team work and responsibility so they may grow as valued members of the community.”
These young men and women are taken to a remote location in the Flinders Ranges, trekking 100kms over 8 days, where they are confronted with physical, emotional and psychological challenges in an isolated and unfamiliar environment.
Operation Flinders site: https://operationflinders.org.au/
To read more about the relationship between Rotary Club of Mount Barker and Operation Flinders, please click here ...
