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Rotary Club of Somerton Park

 
* Are you keen to make positive changes in your
local community and the world?
 
* Our club members are dedicated people who
share a passion for community service and friendship.
 
* Becoming a Rotarian connects you
with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 

 

About Our Club
Somerton Park

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
INC Cafe
James Fox Drive
North Brighton, SA 5048
Australia
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 am (Breakfast)
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Club News
2021-2022 Rotary Theme - 'Serve to Change Lives'
 
 

Incoming Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta has announced the 2021-22 presidential theme – 'Serve to Change Lives'.

He has urged members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own.

During his theme address to incoming district governors at the Rotary International Assembly on 1 February, he said that Rotary kindled a spark within him to look beyond himself and embrace humanity.

“Service became a way of life for me and I, like many others, adopted the guiding philosophy that ‘Service is the rent I pay for the space I occupy on this earth, and I want to be a good tenant of this earth.”

 

Rotary International President 2021-2022
Posted on Jul 08, 2021
 
 
Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2021-22.

Mehta, an accountant, is chair of the Skyline Group, a real estate development company he founded. He is also a director of Operation Eyesight Universal (India), a Canada-based organization.

Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the disaster.

Mehta pioneered a program that has performed more than 1,500 life-changing heart surgeries in South Asia. He is also the architect of the TEACH Program, which promotes literacy throughout India and has reached thousands of schools.

A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served Rotary as director, member or chair of several committees, zone coordinator, training leader, member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, and district governor. He is also the chair of Rotary Foundation (India).

Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards.

He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society.

 

Book Nook Update
Posted on Jul 07, 2021
 
 
 
The City of Holdfast Bay has informed us that the Book Nook, which  our Club has helped sponsor, is almost completed.  Once the plaque is fabricated and attached, the Book Nook will be installed a few days before the official launch on Friday, 23rd July.  More information, including timings, will follow shortly.
 
 
 
The Impact of COVID-19 on Polio Eradication
Posted on Apr 11, 2020
 
 
In the midst of a global pandemic, we understand that attention to polio eradication will be temporarily diverted, and this makes it all the more vital for Rotarians to remain strongly committed to fighting polio and not let our progress be eroded.In the midst of a global pandemic, we understand that attention to polio eradication will be temporarily diverted, and this makes it all the more vital for Rotarians to remain strongly committed to fighting polio and not let our progress be eroded.In the midst of a global pandemic, we understand that attention to polio eradication will be temporarily diverted, and this makes it all the more vital for Rotarians to remain strongly committed to fighting polio and not let our progress be eroded.In the midst of a global pandemic, we understand that attention to polio eradication will be temporarily diverted, and this makes it all the more vital for Rotarians to remain strongly committed to fighting polio and not let our progress be eroded.
 
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Rotaract Changes
Posted on Mar 15, 2020
 
 
 
 
In October 2019, the Rotary International Board of Directors made changes to the Rotary Code of Policies related to Rotaract.  These changes elevate Rotaract by making Rotaractors full partners in service, alongside Rotarians in taking action to improve communities at home and around the world.
 
Effective from July 1st 2020, Rotaract Clubs will be able to chose the sponsor relationship that best meets their needs.  New Rotaract Clubs can chose to organise with or without a sponsor.  Existing Rotaract Clubs can continue to be sponsored by a Rotary Club, or decide with their sponsor club to end the arrangement.
 
The Board also removed the upper age limit for membership in Rotaract.  Rotaract Clubs will now be open to all young adults at least 18 years old.
 
Rotaractors can still have dual membership in both a Rotaract and a Rotary Club.  Rotary Clubs are encouraged to continue promoting dual membership by inviting Rotaract members to their Club meetings and events, as well as attending and supporting Rotaract initiatives.  By maintaining a positive relationship between Rotary and Rotaract Clubs, we are creating a stronger Rotary.
 
 
 
Club Support for Rotary Youth Programs
Posted on Oct 04, 2019
 
 
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.  
Hannah Frisby-Smith (seen left with her father and PDG Kim Harvey) attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA),
while Emma Farquhar 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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District Leaders
 
District Governor
Jeff Neale
 
 
Group 7 Assistant Governor
Rosie Erasmus
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Barb Humphries
    September 13
  • Jim Parkins
    September 18
  • Jim Stevens
    September 22
  • Matthew Rechner
    September 24
Club Executives & Directors
President
Max Dalrymple
President Elect
Rajni Lalsinghani
Secretary
Mark Thomas
Treasurer
Chris Morath
Immediate Past President
Max Dalrymple
The Rotary Foundation
Mark Thomas
Fundraising Fellowship
Frank White
Guest Speakers
John Yard
Information Technology
Brenley Milsom
Youth Protection
Mark Thomas
Membership & Promotion
Philip Holgate
Risk Management
Brenley Milsom
Community Service
Bill Rawlins
International Service
Max Dalrymple
Youth & Vocation
Max Dalrymple
Bulletin Editor
Donald Overall
Property Officer
Bill Rawlins
Sergeant-at-Arms
Brenley Milsom
Social Director
Kathy Holgate
Club Bulletins
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