RC Mt Barker Bulletin 23rd August 2021 (Aug 23, 2021)

President, James Hawker

Welcomed Rotarians and guests, John Rowley, RC Blakiston President, Jennifer Delima, Margaret Rose and guest speakers Kelley Russo and Sandy Lemmer.

The Board met on the 16th August to consider the budget after the loss of funds usually raised at the Adelaide Show and to recommend adjustments.
Disaster Australia in their August report noted that they have sent 120 water hydrants to Butan, a shipping container installation to Timor Leste capable of producing 10,000 litres of portable water per day.
World Mosquito Day reminds us of the ravages caused by Malaria.
SAPOL is hosting a free Traffic Marshalling training session on Monday 6th September at 4.30 pm. Contact Chloe Head from the Mt Barker Council and RSVP by 30th August 21. Richard, Paul, Rod, Jack and John Rowley all have Traffic Management certificates.
The Polio Ute Relay will come to Group 10 from Sun December 10th - 26th December. Area Governor Shiralee Judge will notify our club of exact dates which will be decided at the Area 10 Club President meeting on 2nd September.
Congratulations to IPP Shawn Hutchinson for organising the working bee at Keltie's sister's house.

DISASTER AID AUSTRALIA:

Is a project of the Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills.
Has members/volunteers from across Australia;
Is a member of Disaster Aid International, a partnership of Rotary Based organisations dedicated to providing Humanitarian Aid.
Responds to disasters with the supply of humanitarian aid with ‘Smart Aid‘ to the affected communities and/or individuals until the needs are reasonably addressed.
Responds to the ongoing disaster of contaminated water with ‘Safe Water for Every Child‘ by providing SkyHydrants to schools and communities;
Trains volunteers in administering humanitarian relief and aid;
Provides education and training in aspects of disaster relief to individuals, community groups, businesses, schools and other organisations; and
Works in partnership on humanitarian projects funded by other organisations, including Rotary Clubs and Rotary districts and Non-Rotary organisations.

Interested groups are encouraged to contact Disaster Aid Australia if they would like to discuss becoming involved in our ‘Smart Aid’ or ‘Safe Water for Every Child’ initiatives.

Disaster Aid Australia will also help those who want to add safe water to their projects.

The Polio Ute Relay will come to Group 10 from Sun December 10th - 26th December.

Rod Cooper, Treasurer

Budget 1 was passed at the Board meeting but included the predicted takings from the Royal Show. The next day the show was cancelled.

Budget 2 was prepared by Rod and naturally had a large deficit.

Budget 3 was prepared after a Board meeting where directors were asked to trim their expenses. The club budget has now been adjusted again and although it still has a deficit it is now a lot smaller.

Peter Baur, Community Service and Fund Raising Director

Call for help from Community Living Austraila to assist with their Bunnings BBQ. PE Karen Nolan volunteered to help. Thank you Karen. She has not only demonstrated wonderful community spirit but also has put Rotary in a very good light.
Since losing the Adelaide Show, Peter has applied for several events in the hope of making up at least some of the shortfall in funds.
Bunnings BBQ Sunday 5th September confirmed.
Saturday 4th September - subject to another cub picking this one up.
Adelaide Showgrounds:

SA Boat & FWD Show 22-24th October

Adelaide Auto Expo 13-14th November

Science Alive 19-21st November

(NONE OF THESE ARE YET CONFIRMED)

Other Events Due Soon:

Show & Shine - Oct 9th

Holy Catholic School, Parafield Gardens - Oct 17th

Callington Show- 31st Oct

Keltie's Sister's Yard Cleanup

Ian and Carola went back to prune some more roses. Keltie and her niece are greatly appreciative. Shawn and Peter also returned to cut down the old peach tree. Just as well as it was extremely white ant damaged and would have fallen on the neighbour's house in the next year or two.

Oleaceae High Tea

Oleaceae is a family owned Mediterranean restaurant, located on the historic & charming Gawler Street in Mount Barker.

Oleaceae, pronounced "oh-lee-see-ya", means the family of olives. Olives represent a major element in the Mediterranean cuisine.

Join the team for a fundraising trivia High Tea event at Oleaceae this Sunday 29th from 3-5 pm! Funds will be raised for cancer research! Amazing prizes & so much fun!

See Peter Schaefer for details.

Kelly Russo and Sandy Lemmer, Guest Speakers,Holiday Explorers

Peter Baur introduced the guest speakers to our members. Peter met the ladies at Yankaninna Station. Holiday Explorers Inc, is a non-profit association established in 1988. Providing holidays for South Australians with intellectual disability over 16 ears of age, they offer capacity and skill building opportunities and life changing experiences. They provide quality experiences all over the world, fun and exciting social activities, personal development opportunities and respite for carers. They do this to provide opportunities for disabled clients to experience holidays and activities just like everyone else; to see new places, try new things, while having fun. Holiday Explorers plan an average of 170 holidays per year. Tourists living in country SA are provided with a meet and greet service if they live 100ks from the HE office. They can have phone interviews instead of attending the office and pick ups en route to trips. There is specific funding available for over 65s who are registered with My Aged Care. Personalised or day trips are available, slower moving groups, higher ratio of support staff, activities for people with limited mobility and socially compatible groups to help reduce isolation. HE cannot manage without volunteers. Volunteers go through intense training and have a number of checks before going on trips; Police checks, DCSI checks, Current First aid, Safe Environments training, and Manual Handling training.

21% of Holiday Explorer travellers are aged 16-30, 53% 31-55, 26% 56+.

A Holiday Explorers trip will help you to be empowered and to achieve personal growth and to develop confidence and life skills.

Volunteers are the backbone of the Holiday Explorers' service and without them HE would not exist.