District Governor 9510 Jeff Neale Area Governor (Group 10) Shiralee Judge
Club President James Hawker Club Immediate Past President Shawn Hutchinson
Club President Elect Karen Nolan Club Secretary Florence Yeardley
Meeting Monday, 29/11/2021
Meeting Number 2560
Auchendorroch House. Photo courtesy Aussie Towns.
Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta
Sergeant: Ian Rose
Invocation: Ric Horn
Loyal Toast: Carola Sanders
President James Hawker
Welcomed guests Rose Vallen (guest speaker) , Det Vogdes, Chris Cleveland (from the RC Darwin), Marie Harmon and John Rowley (Pres. RC Blakiston)
On the club's face book page the public were asked to donate moon boots. This message was shared 11 times and boots were donated.
A SA Gov grant application was submitted on Friday 26th. Thanks to Peter Baur who obtained quotes for the upgrade of the Coke Van and to Ingie Abdelshafei who completed and submitted the grant application. It was of a very high standard. The coke van project is not eligible for a RAWCS Benevolent Fund tax status grant.
Should any member receive a letter of thanks from any organisation, please send it to the secretary as they are very useful when applying for grants.
Regional Development SA has donated a few million dollars for recovery from the fires on both Kangaroo Island and Cuddlee Creek.
Luc Mulimbalimba has sent around a video of the arrival of the solar panels in his village.
Conference early bird registrations ended on November 30th. Please register if you have not already done so. See Peter Schaefer (Conference Champion) or the District website if you need help with accommodation.
The members agreed to apply for the 5 minute Soap Box spot at the conference and also to apply for a display in the conference showcase both advertisng the club's RORPlaygrounds.
Hills Radio has offered their bus to the club. James will approach the Board for consideration.
Rod has been assisting with the shutdown of Hills Radio, now completed.
1. Our enquiries to RAWCS to setup a fund so we could receive grants from organisations requiring the grant recipient to have DGR status was unsuccessful due to the fact that RAWCS funds must have a definite benevolent cause and be supported with an MOU between parties.
2. Rod has completed an application to the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission) for the club to obtain charitable status.
3. He is part way through completing an application to the ATO for the club to obtain DGR (Deductable Gift Recipient) status.
2. And 3. must be submitted together to the ACNC.
Peter Baur, Community Service and Fund Raising Director
Shed at DIK for RORP now has its frame up thanks to Dave, Jack, Richard and Peter B. The concrete will be delivered on Thursday when Dave, Jack and Peter B will complete the footings.
The intermittent problem with the donut machine is now fixed. There will be a working bee to reinstall the machine and to clean up the van ready for the Lights of Lobethal on Tuesday 7th at 0900.
Peter has researched how much money will be needed for the coke van to cover new springs, axle, wheels and electric brakes as well as the manufacture of a workbench which will house 2 slide out barbecues. are required to
Karen Nolan, Youth, International, Rotary Foundation Director
1- Kick Start For Kids- Thanks to everyone who contributed jams and canned fruit towards the cub's hamper for KickStart for Kids . Karen received about 50 bottles ,jars and tins of jam and fruit. All up a great contribution. Christina, who is the Secretary of this organisation , contacted Karen to thank her and the club for our contribution She will send out a laminated certificate of appreciation . She has said that the items will be equally distributed to the following locations:
Mt Barker High School, Mt Barker Primary School, Mt Barker South Primary School, St Francis De La Salle College.
2- Defibrillator - Our club has been fortunate to receive a defibrillator from the now closed Hills Radio. Next week we will have Henry Cowell from the St John's Ambulance to our club meeting to have a look at the defibrillator and check the battery.He will also give us a demonstration on how to use the defib and give a quick talk on DRSABCD. Something to look forward to.
3. Club Sergeant for 2022-23-will be IPP Shawn Hutchinson
Michael Bagshaw, Operation Flinders sub-committee coordinator.
Last Thursday (25 Nov) Michael attended the Operation Flinders field volunteer’s dinner at the Zoo. It was a great night, and as with all Op Flinders functions, it was very well organised and run. It was a general thank-you to the field volunteers, with various awards presented by the chair Kevin Scarce, and CEO David Wark.
From Michael's perspective it was nice to see the old faces again in a different setting.
It was announced that the organisation has secured $1.25 mill in annual govt funding. This covers 25% of total required funding.
Besides the flagship program – the one that Michael does is school based and consists of the eight day walk. There are changes to names of other programs. All programs are branded with the familiar footprint, this symbolises moving forward in life. A good metaphor for anyone really.
In terms of the program name changes, they are:
Next Step - New name for the Peer Group Mentor program – young people taking the next step in their development.
Step Out - New name for Individual Referral Program – stepping out of comfort zone and taking on new challenges.
Venture Beyond - Name for programs that are held for special needs client groups eg. Holiday Explorers (intellectually disabled people), Legacy, SASY (Special Assistance School for Youth).
Venture North - Name for programs that are held for corporate clients
Step out and Venture North, are fee for service offerings that will help to fund core programs. The Step Out program is funded by a 3-year grant from BankSA.
PDG Peter Schaefer, Host of Club's Christmas party
There are only 19 days until the Christmas Party on the 19th December from 12.30 pm. A Club Runner invitation has been sent to all members. Please notify Peter or Penni of any medical food allergies. Lunch will be a bbq. A request for salads and desserts will be made later. Only 30 people are able to attend a private home so if more than that wish to attend, the party will relocate to a public outdoor venue. There will be a Chris Kringle with a limit of $20. If necessary Carola will be COVID Marshall.
John Rowley, President RC Blakiston
John wished our club a Happy Christmas and a wonderful 2022. For those who live in Nairne, the RC Blakiston will donate funds to residents in both Littlehampton and Nairne for the best light display. As there will be no pageant this year, the club decided to donate 2 prizes for the same cost.
The Mayor will present the prizes at the Nairne Carols.
Guest Speaker, Rose Vallen, President of The Adelaide Repertory Theatre (the ARTS)
Were you aware that The Adelaide Repertory Theatre is the oldest continuous surviving amateur theatre company in the Southern Hemisphere?
THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED
An Adelaide Rep Portrait
From humble beginnings in piano teacher/composer Bryceson Treharne’s classroom in the Elder Conservatorium, North Terrace, Adelaide, the organization now known as The Adelaide Repertory Theatre (affectionately now known as The Rep) began in 1908. Treharne’s students met to read and discuss plays, and to learn of the exciting European modern drama movements of the day. After six months, they decided to stage W.B. Yeats’ Land of Heart’s Desire and George Bernard Shaw’s A Man of Destiny in the North Hall at the Elder Conservatorium, calling their fledgling company The Adelaide Literary Theatre, a name which was to remain for six years. Interest and curiosity from most of the audience inspired the class to stage further productions. Experienced outsiders gave assistance – curtains were added and candles and acetylene lights assisted by reflectors made very passable footlights. The season was a crowd pleaser and more of Adelaide’s amateur players came to join the group. Residents of Adelaide, realising the value of the project, offered to pay subscriptions to see more plays. A committee was formed.
Rose showed us historical photos of some of the Rep's productions and spoke about NO MERCY FOR LATE-COMERS, THE LITERARY DRAMA SCENE ,A BUILDING BEGINS , POURING THE FOUNDATIONS, THE LITCHFIELD LEGACY and SECURING THE FUTURE.
For more information go to adelaiderep.com
The 2022 season . Subscriptions are available for $80. What a great Christmas gift.
2022 Season at the Rep (ARTS) for September and November. Help to maintain the building at the ARTS by supporting your local theatre.
Sergeant Ian Rose fined nearly everyone as usual and made us laugh.
Next week 6th December - Committees and Board meeting.
