Welcome back from holidays to Joe who went to exotic Melbourne! We were also ready to welcome Katina back from her travails after contracting legionella pneumonia while in Nigeria, but we had to wait one more week for her recovery.
After normal preliminaries, we held our Club Services meeting and discussion about projects was so robust that President Yvette needed to voice record the ideas that were flowing thick and fast. Directors will develop these ideas and report to the Club at subsequent meetings.
One decision made by the 23 members who attended was that we to meet in the Dining Room and pay a little more for the ambiance than to meet in the Long Tan Room on a "self yourself" basis. Subsequently, President Yvette suggest raising the fees to $23 for our continental breakfast and $25 for the full breakfast. This would ensure that even if we had as little as 21.7 people per meeting, we would meet our room commitment. So don't forget to bring 0.7 of a guest each week so that we can achieve this outcome! If our numbers improve over a sustained period of time, we will reduce this amount commensurate with attendance.
Next week would be an ideal time to invite colleagues and friends to hear Phil Hoffman talk about Sir Donald Bradman; and the week after our own Katina Jones will be telling us about her Nigerian project which other Rotary Clubs have sponsored - an exciting few weeks of speakers that shouldn't be missed.
Reminder re International Women's Day Breakfast - 4 March 2015
The SA Chapter of "Women in Rotary"are again holding an International Women’s Day Breakfast and we encourage you to invite your colleagues, friends and family to attend. Details:
International Women’s Day Breakfast Speaker - Dr Sharon Mascall-Dare (author of ‘Women of Courage: New Perspectives on the Anzac Centenary')
Wednesday 4 March 2015 7:00 for 7:15 am start 9:00am finish National Wine Centre, Hackney Rd (cnr Botanic Rd).
In this centennary year of WWI, come and be inspired by one woman’s journey to tell the story of others who have served. Dr Sharon Mascall-Dare is a BBC documentary producer, has won a number of awards for her journalistic work on social justice issues, & the significance of ANZAC, both here and in the USA. Sharon is co-author of “Not for Glory”. Cost for breakfast is $40pp - book at: http://e.mybookingmanager.com/2015
Our Club has been fortunate enough to have nominated three District Governors in our 29 year history....is there one more out there?
If you would like the opportunity to lead Rotary forward in 2017-18, put your hat in the ring and nominate for the D9500 District Governor role for 2017-2018. Nominations need to be forwarded to the District Governor by 12 February 2015.
RI bylaws require that each nominee must be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district and must have served a full term as club president, or as charter president from the date of charter to 30 June (6-month minimum), at the time of nomination.
Members wishing to suggest qualified Rotarians to the Board for nomination should advise the Secretary in writing as soon as possible.
This hilarious comedy sequel is a sure-fire winner to invite your friends and family to enjoy. To be held on Thursday 26 February from 7.15pm at the Piccadilly Theatre, North Adelaide at $20pp. All funds raised will go towards The Rotary Foundation's End Polio Now campaign. Please see attached visual for more information.
Rotaract Games - 1 February 2015 - Morning Tea - Community Services Director Rohan will keep members who have volunteered to help at this event informed of times and duties.
District Fundraiser Movie for End Polio Now - 26 February 2015 - the movie "The 2nd Best Marigold Hotel", cost $20pp at Piccadilly Theatre from 7.15pm.
International Women's Day Breakfast - National Wine Centre, Hackney Road, Wednesday 4 March 20157.15am start, finished by 9.00am - Breakfast Speaker - Dr Sharon Mascall-Dare (author of ‘Women of Courage: New Perspectives on the Anzac Centenary'), breakfast cost $40pp - book at: http://e.mybookingmanager.com/2015
26-29 March: Port Lincoln Conference - all hands needed on deck to help DG John & Julie to provided a smooth-running District Conference. Go online at www.rotary9500in2015.com.au to register.
1. Does Rotary have a role in preventing terrorism? In our heightened security environment with, amongst other things, new laws focusing on potential and returning recruits associated with overseas Jihadist campaigns, and in the light of the Sydney Lindt Cafe Siege and the Charlie Hebdo attack, we should ask ourselves, can we do anything to help prevent terrorism, and does Rotary have a role in preventing terrorism?
Sandy Morey is an Inspector with the South Australia Police and is offering himself as a speaker to Rotary clubs in District 9500 (he was supported by District 9500 as a RYLA and GSE participant,and District 9520 as a Peace Scholar). Sandy can be contacted at sandy.morey@police.sa.gov.au See the attached flyer in the DG newsletter for more details.
2. District Conference 26 - 29 March 2015
It’s now only a few months away from the Conference, and just under 300 people have already committed to attend to hear our diverse range of speakers. If you haven’t yet opened your December edition of Rotary Down Under, we suggest you do as the Conference Committee has inserted a four page Conference Brochure update on all our speakers and their topics.
3. TRF Presentation “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the sequel to the hit movie – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with the addition of Richard Gere. The Rotary Foundation has been fortunate to have scored a first release screening on Thursday 26 February, 7.15 pm at the Piccadilly Theatre in North Adelaide. The cost is $20 a ticket and funds will support our End Polio campaign. Full details are on the attached flyer or on the District website (www.rotary9500.org then select Events – TRF Film fundraiser).
Tickets are now available and will go fast. They can be purchased online using a credit card on My Booking Manager at: http://e.mybookingmanager.com/httpe.mybookingmanager.com2BestExoticMarigoldHotel
or by contacting Ed King or John Pohl (contact details on the attached flyer) and pre-paying by cheque made payable to “Rotary D9500”. Only 400 tickets are available across both Rotary Districts!
4. Murray Bridge RC Art Show 1 – 17 May
The Rotary Clubs of Mobilong and Murray Bridge have pooled their resources to once again deliver an art exhibition celebrating some 30 years of partnership, developing an arts precinct and culture in this Rural City. Refer to the flyer for entry details.
5. Trailblazer by the Sea
The Rotary Club of Adelaide has joined forces with Surf Lifesaving SA to conduct Trailblazer by the Sea on Sunday May 3, 2015. This is an exciting even for keen runners right through to families who just simply want a family fun walk. The various stages and team events will finish at Henley Square near the Surf Lifesaving Club. RCoA is happy to hear from other Rotary Clubs who might like to assist and or work with their local SLSSA Club. Please help spread the word to as many people as you can. A date claimer is in the DG newsletter.
6. Golden Grove RC Film afternoon – The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Golden Grove RC will be showing ‘The Second Best Marigold Hotel’ at the Regal Cinema (the old Chelsea) on Sunday 1 March (1.45 pm for a 2.30 pm start). Part proceeds to go to the ‘End Polio Now’ campaign. See the attached flyer for booking details. This is an opportunity for those who cannot make the District screening to see the film and support the cause. Tickets available online from Club website at www.goldengrove.rotaryaust.org
7. Gawler Light RC Film Evening - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
You are kindly invited to join the Rotary Club of Gawler Light for our End Polio Now movie fundraiser. Taking place on Sunday 1 March 6.30 for 7.00 pm at the Gawler Cinema, you are kindly invited to join us and watch the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with our club. Tickets are just $25 you can see the movie as well as have pizza, wine and OJ on arrival. Please note bookings are required for catering purposes. See the flyer for booking details in the DG newsletter.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
5 February 2015
12 February 2015
19 February 2015
Chairperson
Andrew Black
Di Lane
Katina Jones
Attendance
Paul Richardson
Bob Buckerfield
Terry Rodoni
Attendance
Joe Morelli
David Riggall
Graham Smith
Hosting
Geoff Bell
Deborah Wotherspoon
Chris Dibden
Furniture
Richard Jarrett
John Wotherspoon
Angus Tuck
Furniture
Rohan Richards
Geoff Bell
Deborah Wotherspoon
Invocation
Katina Jones
Dean Sullivan
Rohan Richards
Bottles/cans
Phil Harding
Barry Grear
Vinda Kong
Rotaract roster
John Wotherspoon 9/2/15
Nil
Julie Campbell 23/2/15
Church roster
Not required
Dean Sullivan 15/2/15
TBA
Bread Roster
Rohan Richards 8/2/15
Terry Rodoni & David Rigall 15/2/15
David Rowe 22/2/15
Members' Corner
Rob Mclennan
Nil
David Rowe
Chairman: meets/ greets speaker for the meeting; introduces and thanks speaker preparation:- find details about the speaker prior to the meeting. Attendance: set up reception table (attendance sheet; members list – re -payments; guest welcome sheet; money; wine raffle sheet; ticket books); register member payments/ apologies/ guests. Hosting: set up name badges display; welcome all at the door; ensure speaker and guests are introduced to appropriate persons. Furniture: flags; banner display; raffle balls; collection boxes; Rotary theme banner; S-A gong and hammer; lectern position before and returned after the meeting. Toshiba laptop set up – Connect to projector. Switch on. Hold function key & press F5 twice. Invocation: reciting Rotary or other invocation relating to Rotary and fellowship. Bottles/cans: collect bags of bottles/cans at meeting and take to recycle centre for refund, pass refund and empty bags to David Rowe at next meeting Members’ Corner: write for the Newsletter on a topic of your choice, particularly during the 3 weeks you appear here on the roster, but also anytime you have something to say. Rotaract, Church, Bread roster: Roster is for the Sunday/Monday after the meeting date. Rotaract: Meets alternate Mondays at 6pm (for a 630pm start) at the General Havelock Hotel in Hutt Street. Church: Sundays, 530pm at Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St (Park via boom gate in Flinders St. from 5pm).
Members rostered for duty are asked to be in attendance by 6.45 a.m.
For good food, for good fellowship and the opportunity to serve through Rotary, we give thanks
Rotary Club of Adelaide Light Mission Statement
To be recognised as the Service Club of Choice in the Eastern Precinct of Adelaide because we are a Friendly Breakfast Club that appeals to a broad range of busy people who want to make a difference to local and international communities.
Larry and Bob, two friends, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels and discuss world problems.
One day Larry didn't show up. Bob didn't think much about it and figured maybe he had a cold or something.. But after Larry hadn't shown up for a week or so, Bob really got worried. However, since the only time they ever got together was at the park, Bob didn't know where Larry lived, so he was unable to find out what had happened to him.
A month had passed, and Bob figured he had seen the last of Larry, but one day, Bob approached the park and -- lo and behold -- there sat Larry! Bob was very excited and happy to see him and told him so. Then he said, ‘For crying out loud Larry, what in the world happened to you?
Larry replied, 'I have been in jail.'
'Jail!' cried Bob. What in the world for?'
'Well,' Larry said, 'you know Jane, that cute little blonde waitress at the coffee shop where I sometimes go?'
'Yeah,' said Bob, 'I remember her. What about her?
'Well, one day she filed rape charges against me; and, at 89 years old, I was so proud that when I got into court, I pleaded 'guilty'.
This hilarious comedy sequel is a sure-fire winner to invite your friends and family to enjoy. To be held on Thursday 26 February from 7.15pm at the Piccadilly Theatre, North Adelaide at $20pp. All funds raised will go towards The Rotary Foundation's End Polio Now campaign. Please see attached visual for more information.