John, Julie, Katey, John W and myself have just attended the first conference of the new District 9510 at Westminster School which featured some excellent guest speakers. Whilst all were interesting, some of the standout presentations in terms of content were, Dr Jessie Harman, Rotary International President's Representative (Wendouree Breakfast Club/Ballarat), Dr Melanie Bagg, CEO of the National Youth Science Forum, John George, AllKids based in Cambodia (St Peters Club) Dr James Mueke, Australian of the Year 2020, Dr Mark Moore, Interplast, Mark Balla, Toilet Warrior concentrated in India, Anthony Hart, Invigor Wellbeing, Isobel Marshall, 2021 SA Young Australian of the Year and co-founder of Taboo, Chris Herrmann, My Senior Gap Year (Rotary Club of Mill Point, Perth) and Sam Camporeale, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, (Mitcham Club).
John W and I kept looking at each other enthusiastically as the speakers’ topics sounded so appealing for our club to consider. If only we had an open cheque book.
It was great to see John Campbell on the Australian Rotary Health stand looking fit despite currently receiving medical treatment.
Next year the District 9510 Conference will be in the Barossa and the DGE is Jeff Neale, a member of Campbelltown. This was just my fourth conference and if you have never attended one, I strongly recommend attending as it confirms how important being a member of Rotary is.
Hopefully you have received an email for John W announcing that the Club's Changeover Dinner is planned for Thursday 1st July at the Sage Hotel and that you can attend this important evening.
I was excited to hear that Santhny will be the incoming President of the Adelaide City Rotaract Club, taking over from current President Bernie.
Last Sunday afternoon, new member Paul, Linda, Sally and myself attended the Adelaide Parks movie fundraiser at the Regal and the movie, The Courier, was an absolute ripper. Both couples were lucky enough to win a raffle prize as well.
This coming Wednesday evening our club has ten members attending the Area 12 Centenary Anniversary Dinner at the Adelaide Oval which should be fun and I am assuming that the Adelaide Club will zoom the dinner meeting. This meeting replaces our regular Thursday morning breakfast meeting.
Eleven people have confirmed that they wish to attend the club's social pizza evening at the Wholly Belly on Friday 30th. April and I hope that you can join us.
We have just heard great news from Bunnings - Mile End. They are commencing 7 day per week sausage sizzles and we are back on their roster and have been given Tuesday 25th May as our first BBQ.
I would like to encourage you to register for this year’s District Assembly which will be held at Prince Alfred College on Sunday 2nd May.
The District Assembly is for all Rotarians who want to learn new ideas and best practices – especially incoming club leaders who are looking to strengthen their skill set(s). At this event, you can learn more about the different programs of Rotary, explore ways to become more involved at club and/or district level, and meet members from other Rotary clubs.
Who should attend?
Club Presidents and Presidents Elect to work on transition planning for the coming Rotary year.
Incoming and prospective club board members to learn what Rotary has to offer beyond the club level.
Newer members to attend specific sessions for orientation purposes.
Any Rotarian or Rotaractor who wants to know more about our great organisation! (This event is open to ALL Rotarians and Rotaractors and entry is free)
I will be presenting Rotary International’s theme and objectives for the coming year together with my plans and vision for the district. In addition, there will be an excellent selection of break-out sessions on a wide range of topics that are sure to be of interest you
Registration is essential, you will find further information and registration details at:
On behalf of the District 9510 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Committee, I would like to invite you and members of your club to attend a special event, the Graduation Dinner for the 2021 RYLA participants.
This will be a special evening of celebration for the participants in this year’s event that is taking place at Nunyara Belair in April.
After a week of team-building, leadership development, and life challenging experiences and presentations from guest speakers, our best and brightest young people will present themselves to you for a special experience.
The Dinner
Where: The Glenelg Golf Club, James Melrose Road, North Glenelg in the Pinehill Restaurant When: at 6:00pm for 6:30pm on Tuesday 27th April. Cost: $50 for a 2 course meal and celebration dessert cake.
Purchase Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=739494& By When: Please purchase tickets by Wednesday 21st April.
If your club has sponsored one or more participants for this year’s RYLA we will be pleased if you are able to attend and partners are welcome; for clubs who have not sponsored you are welcome to attend and discover what the program can offer and achieve so that you can consider a sponsorship in the next program. If you have any questions please email me on gemmass2017@gmail.com or call me on 0448000238.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Susan Podger Nick Ditter President Chair Rotary Club of Morphett Vale Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Committee
Every year, on our meeting closest to ANZAC day the Rotary Club of Adelaide Parks has a speaker with a military background/historian.
Our speaker this year is Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Langhrehr who will be speaking about Peace keeping missions, and he is well qualified to do so.
I would like to invite you or any of our members to join us on this evening on the 28th of April. We are using the Dining room at the Naval, Military and Air Force club so we can fit a fair few in. If anyone would like to come please contact Kathy Cotter re booking a spot, her email is kathy@kathycotter.com.au
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
21 April 2021
29 April 2021
6 May 2021
Chairperson
Rotary 100 Celebration Dinner
Attendance
William Magarey Room, Adelaide Oval
Coffee Conversation
Coffee Conversation
Attendance
6 for 6.30pm
Furniture/Hosting
9.30am
9.30am
Bottles/ cans
Dean Sullivan
Fred Field
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); register member payments/ apologies/ guests. Hosting: Welcome all at the door; ensure speaker and guests are introduced to appropriatepersons. Furniture: Flags; banner display; 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. Bottles/cans: Collect bags of bottles/cans at meeting and take to recycle centre for refund, pass refund to Bruce McDonald and empty bags to the next duty member, at the next meeting. Rotaract: Meets alternate Mondays at 6pm (for a 630pm start) at the General HavelockHotel in Hutt Street. Bread Run: Sundays, meet outside Romeo's, North Adelaide at 4:55pm
Members rostered for Thursday morning duty are asked to be in attendance by 6.45am
United in the spirit of Service we value truth, fairness and friendship; and we welcome the opportunity that Rotary gives us to contribute our talents and resources in support of others.
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.
