Presidents Message (via Past President John Campbell)
With increased attendance last week, John Karran gave an enlightening address ‘Creating an Heirloom’ which was supported by photos showing the development of beautiful jewellery from the basic projects. Everyone was interested and could have listened to him more - perhaps another time.
In January each year. at the Rotary International Assembly, the incoming President of Rotary International announces the theme for the forthcoming Rotary Year. On Monday, our time, President Elect John Germ (a member of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA) declared the theme for 2016-2017 to be ‘Rotary Serving Humanity’.
Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, believed that serving humanity is “the most worthwhile thing a person can do.”
You may recall at the 2014 District Conference at McCracken, Victor Harbor, former Senator Alan Ferguson, made this quote:
‘Service is the rent we payfor our room on earth’. He went on to say that we should‘make sure our Rent is Up to date’.
RI President-elect John F. Germ said this week ‘that being a part of Rotary is a great opportunity to make that happen.
He went on to say - “I believe everyone recognizes the opportunity to serve Rotary for what it truly is: not a small opportunity, but a great one; an opportunity of a lifetime to change the world for the better, forever through Rotary’s service to humanity. Rotary members around the globe are serving humanity by providing clean water to underdeveloped communities, promoting peace in conflict areas, and strengthening communities through basic education and literacy. But none more important than our work to eradicate polio worldwide. After a historic year in which transmission of the wild poliovirus was stopped in Nigeria and all of Africa, Germ said we are closer than ever to ending polio.”
Over the last few years, the Rotary Presidents have presented us with wonderful and challenging themes:
2014-15 –‘Light Up Rotary’ – to bring light and hope to local and distant disadvantaged and vulnerable communities and enhance our brand to the world.
2015-16 – ‘Be a Gift to the World’- to share our talents with those less fortunate through direct participation or supporting The Rotary Foundation’s supported projects or direct into our own communities.
2016-17 – ‘Rotary serving Humanity’.
These themes prompt us to take action.
I am very proud of the turnaround in our Club as we have gained member engagement in sourcing and embracing new fundraising projects that will give us greater opportunity to serve others. This is what Rotary Serving Humanity is.
I look forward to seeing this theme develop over the next year.
This year, the Rotary Round Table will also include the AGs and Chairs training.
To be held at St Michaels on Saturday, February 20 2016. 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Learn more about Membership Recruitment and Engagement, Using the Rotary Brand for Success, Ideas for Setting Up an International Project, Youth Matters, the New Protection Policy and so much more.
PUT IT IN YOUR DIARYDG Doug encourages all members to attend.
What? Interactive Presentations & Small Group Roundtable Discussions.
Choose Your Own Topics from the list on the program
When? Saturday February 20 2016
Where? St Michael's College Mitton Avenue Henley Beach Time? 9.30 am TO 3.30 pm
2. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE
Call for nominations for the position of District Governor for 2018/19.
This important request requires your personal attention and action a.s.a.p.
(Two attachments are in the District Dispatch)
3. APPLICATIONS FOR DISTRICT AWARDS
(1 Attachment is in the District Dispatch)
Clubs are asked make submissions for the District Awards which will be presented at the District Conference in March. Please refer to page 70 – 72 of the District Handbook for a list of Awards available. Closing date for submissions is 31st January 2016
4. District Conference
Rotary District 9500 Conference 17th – 20th March 2016
To be held in the beautiful Barossa. All Conference Sessions at The Barossa Arts & Convention Centre
Please be aware that accommodation is filling fast. Book yours now.
You can book for up to three NON-Rotarians to join you for the Saturday sessions FREE of CHARGE. Details in this month’s DG’s Newsletter.
5. Movie Day - The Rotary Club of Adelaide West
Special screening of the movie “ROOM” on Sunday 31 January 2016 – 12noon for 1:00pm – to raise funds for their Books for Babies project.
Log on to http://rotaryadelaidewest.org/ and follow the links. Due for release on 28 January the film is being shown at the Regal Theatre (Kensington) by special arrangements with Warner. Purchase your tickets via the on-line booking system.
6. Be Hypnotised! Rotary Club of Kent Town
Get ready for a night of COMEDY HYPNOSIS from sell out Fringe artist, Isaac Lomman in support of Shelterbox. Isaac's award winning show is based on audience participation. That means volunteers from the audience become the stars of the show. Saturday 6th February at the Goodwood Institute Theatre Tickets are available online via: http://www.trybooking.com/JMMM See flyer in the District Dispatch for more details.
7. Rotary Club of Salisbury - Australia Day Family picnic
The Rotary Club of Salisbury is hosting the “2016 Titanium Security Salisbury Australia Day Family Picnic”
Program details in flyer attachment in the District Dispatch,
8. RI Convention
Book Early & Save for the Rotary International Convention Seoul 2016, 28th May – 1st June 2016, book online at www.riconvention.org
9. Group 5 Inter City Meeting
To be held at the North Adelaide Football Club on Tuesday 16 February. Further information to follow soon.
10. International Women's Day Breakfast
Wednesday 2nd March – National Wine Centre. Always a great start to the day. Book now!
Information is in the District Dispatch flyer.
11. Voice of Rotary
Broadcast on 1197AM RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.30-8.00 pm. From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line at www.rphadelaide.org.au
26/1/16 - PP Peter Fowler (RC of Burnside)
"Helena Goldie Hospital"
12. Centurion Club Reminder
We have now passed the half way mark of the Rotary year. This has been a time when many Rotarians renew their Centurion Club donation - at least $100 per year to the Rotary Foundation -which is tax deductible. Contributions also count towards a Paul Harris Fellow and your Club's Annual Programs Fund giving total for the Rotary Foundation.
Rotarians can make individual donations or alternatively Clubs may make donations on behalf of members and others who can be presented with a PHF in recognition of their special service.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL DONATIONS ARE LISTED ON THE APPROPRIATE DONOR FORM WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE D9500 WEBSITE:
A reminder to Clubs that are intending to participate in the “End Polio Now” challenge by making a contribution of US$1500 to the End Polio Now campaign that to qualify as having completed the challenge and thus receive the Recognition Certificate a donation of US$1,500 (not AU$1,500).
While any amount donated will always be most welcomed, to qualify for the Recognition Certificate Australian Clubs will need to donate an amount of AU$2,115 which based on current exchange rates equates to US$1,500. Recognition certificates will be sent ONLY to Clubs that achieve the US$1500 contribution level. Enquiries to PDG Ed King Email: edward.king3@bigpond.com Phone: 84475989 Mobile: 0419 334 181.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
21 January 2016
28 January 2016
4 February 2016
Chairperson
Richard Jarrett
John Wotherspoon
Angus Tuck
Attendance
David Rowe
John Karran
Julie Campbell
Attendance
Deborah Wotherspoon
Chris Dibden
Tony Reade
Hosting
Di Lane
Katina Jones
Fred Field
Furniture
David Riggall
Graham Smith
David Rowe
Furniture
Tony Reade
Carolyn Wigg
Joe Morelli
Invocation
John Wotherspoon
Angus Tuck
Andrew Black
Bottles/cans
Andrew Black
Dean Sullivan
Graham Smith
Rotaract roster
Not required
Not required
8/2 Barry Grear
Church roster
TBA
TBA
TBA
Bread roster
24/1 David Rowe/David Riggall
31/1 David Rowe/Carolyn Wigg
7/2 Richard Jarrett/Graham Smith
Members' Corner
Chairman: Meet/greet speaker for the meeting; introduce and thank 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); register member payments/ apologies/ guests. Hosting: Set up name badges display; welcome all at the door; ensure speaker and guests are introduced to appropriatepersons. Furniture: Flags; banner display; raffle balls; collection boxes; Rotary theme banner; gong and hammer; lectern position before and returned after the meeting. Computerset up – Connect to projector. Switch on. Hold function key & press F5 twice. Invocation: Recite 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 HavelockHotel in Hutt Street. Church: Sundays, 5.30pm at Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St (Park via boom gate in Flinders St. from 5pm). Bread: Sundays, meet outside Romeo's, North Adelaide at 4:45pm
Members rostered for Thursday morning duty are asked to be in attendance by 6.45am
For apologies, please phone Dean Sullivan, Club Secretary 0409 514 022, or Bob Buckerfield on 8278 7615. Makeups count 13 days either side of each meeting.
Club Bank Account details: BSB 085-458, Account Number 20-505-9719
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.
Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive double pane energy-efficient kind. Then, this week I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He was complaining that the work had been completed a whole year ago and I still hadn't paid for them.
Now just because I'm blonde doesn't mean that I am automatically stupid. So, I told him just what his fast talking Sales guy had told me last year.... Namely, that in ONE YEAR these windows would pay for themselves! Helllooooo? It's been a year!
There was only silence at the other end of the line, so I finally just hung up. He didn't call back. Bet he felt dumb!
