International Service
Graham Beckett reported on the following donations/investments since last report:
- A proposal to donate $2000 for repair of Kurdistan schools is on hold awaiting conflict end
- Shelter Box a further $4000
- House of Ruth and Naomi to get a further $1000 when finance logistics sorted
- Rotary Foundation to get a further $3000 ($2000 already donated)
- Interplast $1000
- OSSAA $1000
- ROMAC $5000
Days for Girls support is continuing. Other projects being advanced include:
- Joining with RC Wagga Wagga for equipping eye hospital in Nepal
- Zonta Birthing Kits
- Cows for Cambodia ($2000)
- Rotarians Against Slavery and Child Prostitution ($5000)
- Assistance for bus for Cusco village project
What we needed as background music was Shirley Bassey's hit tune of 1990.
Membership
Jerry Casburn expressed pleasure with the continuing uplift in our membership. Another recruitment effort is planned for Unley Shopping Centre with RC Brownhill Creek and RC Hyde Park on 24 - 26 May. Birthing kits are to be assembled. A follow up meeting of those showing interest in Rotary is to be held in June. New Unley t-shirts and a wine bottling fundraiser are being scoped. Pride of Workmanship for Unley Rd will be launched again with awards on 30 October. Thank you to members of the Program Committee.
Community Service
Stephen Baker reported that, since our last Assembly, we sponsored 3 participants in RYPEN. POOTY planning is well advanced with material to be distributed in June, nominations in July, and the award at the Royal Show on 7 September.
The above reports were accepted by the meeting. Moved Patsy Beckett, Seconded Dennis Liddle Approved
Other Assembly Business
President Heather:
- proposed that for a trial period (until 30 June 2018) we replace the two toasts at the beginning of each meeting with a statement of Rotary values. The meeting supported the proposal.
- reminded members that any issues relating to meals or room set-up should be conveyed to herself or Jerry for them to approach management; members are to refrain from taking up matters of concern directly with staff.
- thought that the current limit of $1000 for unbudgeted expenditure was too rigid.
Bob Mullins suggested that we provide a defibrillator for the Thrift Shop.
Bob Mills asked for better amplification in our meetings. Jerry will be testing the PA set previously acquired by the club but it may be difficult to adapt..........good luck Jerry. [Plan B may be to have a chat with Damien to test feasibility of another mike, even if paid for by the club.]
Spots
Reno Elms reminded members that May is Red Shield Appeal time and was looking forward to the continuing support of Rotarians; our club matches member's donations. His target this year $60,000.
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Jerry Casburn announced that the book Creature of Habit was a good read and good value for money.....can only conclude there is plenty of Jerry contained therein.
Pam Trimmer reported that the cleaning of toilets by some Rotarians each Saturday needed to improve.......maybe we could get a photo snap each Saturday and a panel adjudicate as to the relative effectiveness of the relevant toilet brush wielder followed by attendance at a hygiene course for slack effort.
A Rotary Moment
Graham Beckett waxed lyrical about the Objects of Rotary and the importance of The Four Way Test. Bill Shakespeare would have been proud.
The Finale
Someone keeps flogging the pens from the Rotary case and now our new expensive bingo machine has disappeared?! In any event David Middleton won the atrocious squares. There was no time for happiness. The meeting closed at 8.29pm......way past our bedtime and without thought to the scribe developing RSI......but David M was still smiling.....made it all worthwhile!
PLEASE SUPPORT THE SALVOS
Rotary News
Paying it Forward through Rotaract
Members of the Rotaract Club of Pudu participate in a service project.
By Shannon Chow, Rotaract Club of Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I first joined Rotaract when I was studying at Taylor’s University in Malaysia, and have now been in my club for close to eight years. Rotaract is a great platform to learn, practice, and exhibit leadership skills, and to be mentored by Rotarians and other Rotaractors. In addition to the professional development I have experienced, I have built so many friendships, including my best friend (now boyfriend) of seven years.
Rotaract has opened up many doors in my life. Before I joined, I was very shy and speaking to strangers was always a challenge for me. But during my years in Rotaract, I had many opportunities to talk with Rotarians at conferences, speak with top-level management about sponsoring club projects, and recently delivered a speech at our installation dinner.
I am blessed to have a group of extremely nice Rotarians and Rotaractors who guide me, teach me how to lead, deal with conflicts, and serve my community. What I learn from them, I apply in my daily life. The experience led me to become a dual member of both Rotaract and Rotary, where I am seeking even greater opportunities in networking and international exposure in the Rotary Family.
Finding a purpose in life
Many young leaders are seeking to find their passion and define their purpose in life. To me, Rotary’s young leader programs recognize the importance of empowering young people through professional development opportunities in Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. These programs are a platform in my local community for developing skills and giving back to our community. Young leaders who unite together can do great and impactful projects. Together we can inspire others to take action.
I have a vision for seeing more young leaders helping peers develop their skills. In Malaysia, we are currently facing a shortage of skills in the workforce. I hope through Rotary and Rotaract we can enable youth to develop these skills through mentorship. Toward this goal, I aim to run a professional development workshop this year as the incoming President of my Rotaract Club.
On a smaller scale, in my daily life, I’m on a mission to “Pay It Forward” and practice random acts of kindness. Even one small action could brighten many lives. Just a week ago, I used my credit card to buy a drink for a security guard on duty outside a building. His smile was priceless. You see, it doesn’t take a lot to make someone’s day a little bit better.
Rotary Upcoming Events
May 15 - Vocational Visit to Flinders Vision
May 27 - District Training Assembly at Unity College Murray Bridge.....not to be missed!
June 24 - Changeover
Our Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 15 May 18 Flinders Vision Vocational Visit
6.15 for 6.30pm Car Park 13 Flinders University (first car park off Sturt Drive at the Uni)
Visit lasts 20 minutes and then off to dinner at the bistro at Flagstaff Hotel
Chair: Jason Booth
Tuesday 22 May 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker; Clare Pearson Issues of human trafficking
Chair: Stephen Bone | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: V Bonython & J Booth
Usual Meeting Venue: Damien on Fisher, 123 Fisher Street, Fullarton SA 5063. Ensure that a response is given to each meeting invitation.
Apologies to: Stephen Baker by e-mail sandbbaker@internode.on.net or 0403 687 015
Meeting Enquiries to: Secretary Greg McLeod on 0417 811 838 or email to unley.secretary@rotaryclub.org.au
Venue Set-up Enquiries to: Bulletin Editor Stephen Baker on 0403 687 015
Saturday Thrift Shop Roster
Early Shift: 10.00am to 1.00pm Late Shift: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Week 1: 2 June 2018
Early: Vera Holt & Jerry Casburn | Late: Robyn Carnachan & Rachel Harding
Week 2: 12 May 2018
Early: Greg Mcleod & Chad Leader | Late: Wendy Andrews & Heather Kilsby
Week 3: 19 May 2018
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Ken Haines
Week 4: 26 May 2018
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Rhonda Hoare & Sheila Evans
Week 5:
Early: Bob Mullins & David Pisoni | Late: Jerry Casburn & Reno Elms
Rotarians, who are unable to attend as rostered, please arrange a swap or as a very last resort contact:
Pam Trimmer (T) 8293 2612; (M) 0415 238 333; e-mail: pamela.trimmer@bigpond.com
Bunnings Mile End Barbeque
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
Next Date: Monday 21 May
Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm
The next Mitre 10 BBQ will be on Saturday 19 May
FILM MORNING
Our club and many other Rotary clubs have been supporters of Geraldine Cox and her Sunrise Cambodia Orphanage. She now runs 3 Residential Care Centres for kids in Cambodia. There is a fundraiser for Geraldine on Sunday 20 May......see below
The Tale End
I Just Wanted to order a Pizza
CALLER: Is this Tony's Pizza?
GLOOGLE: No sir, it's Gloogle Pizza.
CALLER: I must have dialled a wrong number. Sorry.
GLOOGLE: No sir, Gloogle bought Tony’s Pizza last month.
CALLER: OK. I would like to order a pizza.
GLOOGLE: Do you want your usual, sir?
CALLER: My usual? You know me?
GLOOGLE: According to our caller ID data sheet, the last 12 times you called you ordered an extra-large pizza with three cheeses, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and meatballs on a thick crust.
CALLER: OK! That’s what I want …
GLOOGLE: May I suggest that this time you order a pizza with ricotta, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and olives on a whole wheat gluten-free thin crust?
CALLER: What? I detest vegetables.
GLOOGLE: Your cholesterol is not good, sir.
CALLER: How the hell do you know?
GLOOGLE: Well, we cross-referenced your home phone number with your medical records. We have the result of your blood tests for the last 7 years.
CALLER: Okay, but I do not want your rotten vegetable pizza! I already take medication for my cholesterol.
GLOOGLE: Excuse me sir, but you have not taken your medication regularly. According to our database, you only purchased a box of 30 cholesterol tablets once, at Drug RX Network, 4 months ago.
CALLER: I bought more from another drugstore.
GLOOGLE: That doesn’t show on your credit card statement.
CALLER: I paid in cash.
GLOOGLE: But you did not withdraw enough cash according to your bank statement.
CALLER: I have other sources of cash.
GLOOGLE: That doesn’t show on your last tax return unless you bought them using an undeclared income source, which is against the law.
CALLER: WHAT THE HELL?
GLOOGLE: I'm sorry, sir, we use such information only with the sole intention of helping you.
CALLER: Enough already! I'm sick to death of Google, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and all the others. I'm going to an island without internet, cable TV, where there is no cell phone service and no one to watch me or spy on me.
GLOOGLE: I understand sir, but you need to renew your passport first. It expired 6 weeks ago…
