RC Bulletin May 2nd 2022 (May 02, 2022)

President, James Hawker

Opened the meeting, welcomed Rotarians in paticular, Florence and Richard Yeardley recently returned from over seas and Area Governor, Shiralee Judge and guests, Tatum Ashcroft and Justin Hill.

RI President Shekhar Mehta has prepared a statement on Rotary's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

All Rotarians are required to be supportive, to use respectful language, to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment and to celebrate diversity.

Australian Rotary Health- Dr Werner-Seidler from the Black Dog Institute studying dementia care was presented with the Mid Career Researcher Award. Her research include the prevention and treatment of depression, poor sleep and insomnia.
The RC Townsville Central will hold a Banish the Black Dog Bike Ride on May 28 and 29th.
The Clay Pigeon Shoot will be held at Monarto on Saturday, 4th June. Details to be advised.
All members are required to have Working With Children and Working With Vulnerable Persons Certificates.

INCLUSION

Creating experiences in which all people are welcomed, respected, and valued.

DIVERSITY

People of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

EQUITY

Carefully considering how to provide differing levels of support, opportunities, and resources so participants have a welcoming and productive experience.

Jack Cooper, Club Public Officer

Explained that as the club's Community and Fund Raising Director is overworked, those roles need to be shared. In order to separate the Community Service and Fundraising Committees and to add another director to the Board, the club's ByLaws need to be amended.

Motion: That the Board appoint an additional director with effect from July 2022 to be responsible for fundraising.

All in favour. Motion carried.

Membership and Vocational Committee, Acting Director, Chris Cleveland

A vocational visits to Lightforce has been suggested and a social trip to on the Steam Ranger .

Community Service and Fund Raising Director, Peter Baur

Dismantle playgrounds in Playford Council Area - Wed May 4^th
Science Fair at Cornerstone College - Sun 15^th May
Red Shield Appeal Bunnings BBQ - Sat 21^st May
Birdwood Farm Day - Sun 22^nd May
Mt Barker Athletics Club - Sun 29^th May
Cornerstone College Karnival - Fri 24^th June
University of Adelaide Orientation Day - Wed 20^th July
Caravan and Camping Show - Wed 27^th July - Sun 31^st July
Royal Adelaide Show - Sept 3^rd - 11^th
Echunga Farm Day - Sep 24^th - 25^th
Car and Motercycle Show n Shine - Oct 8^th

A team has been confirmed from Cornerstone for exercise one 2022. Mount Barker Rotary club has committed to support the team
The high ropes course has been completed. There is great excitement within Op Flinders around this project. There has also been substantial rainfall over the last six months or so I am looking forward to going on exercise three to see if for myself. Before I get there, Peter Baur and probably other members will be at Yankaninna.

: Operation Flinders - Michael Bagshaw; Wine Sales - Marg Inglis; Tom Northcott will be a guest speaker including wine sampling on Mon 23rd May.; Conquer The Summit - Dave Gillies; CTS wrap up meeting will be held on Wednesday the 4^th so I will be able to provide a summary at the June committee meeting.

Rotary Overseas relocated Playgrounds, Mark Clemow

Current Projects
a.
Egypt
Now in the hands of
RORP Victoria, pending advice and action from Egypt on shipping.
Not sure of the status and future expectations by Cairo.
b.
City of
Playford
Two playgrounds dismantled week starting April 4th. Awaiting removal of poles and finalisation with contractor (likely week starting May 2nd. Many lessons learned about being more discerning about the quality of playgrounds.

Upcoming projects

a.
City of Tea Tree Gully.
Two playgrounds surveyed and proposal sent to Council. Further two to be surveyed.. Local Rotarian (RC Club of
Modbury Golden Grove) has been unavailable due to illness.
b.
Prospect.
Three playgrounds due in June/July. On track.
c.
Expressions of Interest
i.
City of
Campbelltown. Via RC
Morialta and RC
Campbelltown. Proposal put to Council and now exchanging communication to clarify details.
ii.
Town of Gawler. Inspecting a playground at Calton Road, Gawler on May10th with RC Gawler Light.
Council very enthusiastic.
iii.
Ardrossan Progress Association and
Yorke Peninsula Council. Costed proposal submitted April
26th for playground in
foreshore park at Ardrossan.
iv.
City of Charles
Sturt. Via RC West Lakes and RC Grange. Proposal put to Council and now clarifying
details.
v.
City of
Onkaparinga. RC
McLaren Vale have arranged a meeting with City of Onkaparinga on May3rd.
This is the largest Council in the state and one it would be good to engage.
vi.
Alexandrina District Council. RC
Goolwa have facilitated an opportunity for a playground in Port
Elliott. Have provided information and a proposal.
vii.
Rural City of Swan Hill (Victoria). Playground at Robinvale (Vic), which is District 9510, but part of a
Council in another District. RORP Vic do not operate in regional Victoria. Have put a proposal via RC Robinvale.
viii.
City of Port Lincoln. Large foreshore playground to be replaced. RC
Whyalla are supporting.

Marketing

Rotary Soapbox spot at the District Conference very well received. Many enquiries for follow-up already.
Now converting into Expressions of Interest a link to the presentation is on RC of Mount Barker website.
Wrote to all clubs in District 9510 on April 12th to follow up Conference presentation and provided link to
the presentation on our website.
Full page in Rotary Classifieds for April. Unfortunately technical problems caused the layout to be broken. Will use the May edition to repeat the ad, plus call
for project support, services and hubs (a “job advertisement”).
Guest Speaker at RC
Stirling on May 22nd.
Reluctant to push for more marketing as I am running out of physical capacity to process the enquiries and proposals.