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Service Above Self
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 am (Breakfast)
Adelaide International Motel
Adelaide International Motel
521 Anzac Highway
Glenelg North, SA 5045
Australia
Glenelg North, SA 5045
Australia
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Club President Kevin Tumes and Lyn together with Rob and Marianne Harding recently attended the gala 2019 'Stars of Minda' event, held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. This impressive function showcases the amazing contribution and commitment of the Minda Team in their work across Minda's 16 diverse enterprises. On behalf of our Club, President Kevin presented 12 Pride of Workmanship Awards to the very worthy recipients. Our Club is proud of our long-term support of this inspiring local organisation.
 | The Rotary Australia Worldwide Community Service Central Region is organising a working bee and BBQ at the Donations in Kind (DIK) Edinburgh facility. Timings: Saturday, October 18th 2019 from 9:30 am - the BBQ will commence at midday. Details: The working bee will provide very constructive assistance to DIK, a dynamic Rotary project that provides collection, storage and transport of locally donated goods and equipment to valuable projects in developing countries. The working bee provides an opportunity for fun and fellowship, while providing hands-on support for International service. RSVP: David Hunter (RAWCS Committee) - Email david@rdcomp.com.au Map: Click 'Read More' |
 |  | Rotary offers an excellent and diverse Youth program, catering for a variety of interests and age groups. Recently, our Club proudly sponsored several talented young people to attend one of these events. Emma Farquhar (seen left with her father and PDG Kim Harvey) attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), while Hannah Frisby-Smith completed the recent Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge on the tall ship 'One & All.' We congratulate both Emma and Hannah for their participation and look forward to hearing more about their experiences, when they talk to the Club shortly. |
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Our Club Wine Bottling Event will take place at Langmeil Winery (Cnr. Langmeil and Para Roads, Tanunda) on Saturday, October 26th 2019. We will be labelling a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Shiraz, both from the 2018 vintage. These wines will be available to Club members at $150 per dozen. Mixed dozens and half dozens can also be ordered.
This is a very enjoyable social event - the labelling and packaging will be followed by a self-catered BBQ lunch in the Winery's attractive gardens. Family and friends are very welcome.
The wine bottling is a major Club fundraiser and all members are encouraged to place their orders NOW, through either Peter Ochota or Brenton Aird.
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Our Club recently provided a cooked breakfast for Team UniSA at the City to Bay Fun run. It was a busy day and we congratulate all those who took part.
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Our Club was closely involved with the creation of the Brighton Pump Track, which is an ongoing local signature project for our Club. Recently, in cooperation with City of Holdfast Bay Staff, Club members took part in a significant on-site planting effort, which enhances the natural bush setting of the Brighton Pump Track.
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A happy group of members recently completed a very useful working bee at our storage shed at Brighton. As well as cleaning up inside, we also cleaned gutters and removed graffiti outside and still had time to catch up with a chat over morning tea!
 | On Tuesday 19th March, our Guest Speaker was Club Member Rajni Lalsinghani, who gave a very interesting talk on a book she has recently written and published titled “Survivor”. Rajni is seen here with Club President Bill Rawlins. Rajni has been a member of our club for some 18 years and is an IT consultant working in many parts of the world. She is a passionate follower of the cinema, with a particular interest in Bollywood movies. Hence her interest in one of Bollywood’s great actors, Amitabh Bachchan...... |
 | On 19th February, we welcomed two young people who our Club has supported and sponsored in Rotary Youth programs. Alexandra James and Malak Mansour are seen here with Youth Services Director Max Dalrymple and Club President Bill Rawlins....... |
 | On 5th February, our Guest Speakers were Joe and Rita Meuris from the Rotary Club of Flagstaff Hill. Joe and Rita spoke to us on their long term project with the Koroipita Village in Fiji. Joe is currently Chairman of Project Volunteers, an important component of the Rotary Australia World Community Service..... |
 | On 22nd January we were delighted to induct a new member into our Club. Marusha Mulik was introduced by Kerry Sutton and has been attending meetings as a visitor for some time. Kerry and Marusha are seen above with Club President Bill Rawlins. Welcome Marusha - we are very pleased that you have joined us! |
 | Recently we sponsored Zel Whiting for the City of Holdfast Bay Young Citizen of the Year Award for 2019. To our delight, Zel received that award at the Holdfast Bay Australia Day ceremony held on the lawns near Glenelg Jetty on Saturday 26th January. Members will remember Zel when he spoke at a club meeting in June last year after we assisted he and his mother to travel to Darwin... |
 | It was with great pleasure that we welcomed a new member, John Diercks, into the Club. John is seen hereafter his induction with Club President Bill Rawlins and Frank White. John was introduced to the Club by Frank White. John served in the Navy for many years as a sub-mariner, before working for the Department of Defense in Canberra. John is now retired and is looking forward to contributing to the Club's activities, serving the community and travelling. |
