Last week our guest speakers were Chris Henry and Geoff Vogt who spoke about The Industry Leaders Fund. Chris is the Adelaide-based General Manager of Austofix, a medical technology company that manufactures bone replacement components for use by Orthopaedic surgeons. He recently received a grant from the Industry Leaders Fund - operated by a group of industry leaders to help those who show the potential and dedication to achieve their aims. Geoff Vogt, CEO of ILF, said for South Australia to continue its growth as a technology exporter, the ILF must help to provide our technology leaders with the skills and confidence to play on a global stage. The ILF do this by fast tracking participants development and capabilities and help them manage business complexities in a competitive global market. Ultimately, these grants benefit the businesses - and South Australia - by increasing jobs in specialist areas. Through its previous awardee's business, the ILF has created an additional 44 jobs in SA, and managed to do it by spending around $9K per job instead of the usual $46K per job generation necessary by other businesses. An excellent result.
Chris talked about the benefits that being awarded the grant will achieve as it is being directed into his attending an an eight day training session entitled High Performance People Skills for Leaders Program at the London Business School.
Chris passed around beautifully crafted orthopaedic components that are fashioned to hold bones together while healing; these components (in their own way) had a beauty of curve and craftsmanship that belied the often brutal reality of affixing them to people's joints to create useful limbs again. Austofix worked on one particularly special bone screw for two years to get the design, of affixing quality (so that it stayed in place) and size that would make it useful in many of their components - and of course the biotechnical testing required. With the creation of newly designed devices over the last few years and a new business model, Austofix doubled its turnover last year. Austofix works closely with surgeons and doctors to devise better componentry and sales are booming to markets such as China, Dubai etc- places where its a relatively quick direct plane ride to send their product when required. 60% of its products head towards China (in one particular province) and Austofix will be expanding to two nearby provinces which would cover a population's injuries of around 100 million people. New markets are being sought in Poland and Europe. Chris said Austofix must continue innovating and he is continually looking for highly skilled engineers so they can tap into high end manufacturing. An excellent talk by both our guests.
Next week's speaker is Peter Jolly "Flying everything in sight". We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
As Acting President I forgot at the meeting to wish Andrew Black (5 Feb) and Fred Field (9 Feb) a Happy Birthday! Hope you both had excellent birthday celebrations (as did I on 7 Feb)!
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. Have fun; share ideas; learn more about Rotary!
2. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE
Call for nominations for the position of District Governor for 2018/19.
You may like to nominate, or you may like to suggest a fellow Rotarian from the District you feel has all the attributes and would make a fine District Governor.This important request requires your personal attention and action as soon as possible as nominations close on 31st March 2016.
(Two attachments are in the District Dispatch)
3. 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 the District Dispatch.
4. Rotary Alumni Reunion
Combined Districts Rotary Alumni Reunion!! 6.30pm Wednesday, February 17th 2016.Joiners Arms Hotel, 9 Manton Street, Hindmarsh Cost: $20pp for a BBQ meal with drinks available at the bar We are asking all Clubs in Districts 9500 and 9520 to make contact with former Rotary participants and invite them along.
5. RI Convention
Book Early & Save for the Rotary International Convention Seoul 2016, 28th May – 1st June 2016, book online at www.riconvention.org
6. International Women's Day Breakfast
Wednesday 2nd March – Exhibition Hall, National Wine Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide. Always a great start to the day. Book now!
Information is in the District Dispatch flyer.
7. ShelterBox - Display at WOMADelaide
In March, we are hosting a ShelterBox tent and display at the WOMADelaide music and arts festival held over four days from 11th to 14th of March. Around 20,000 people visit the festival daily. This is a great opportunity to bring Rotary’s Humanitarian work to all of them. Volunteers are needed. Please contact Greg Love (District 9520 ShelterBox Representative) greg.love@adam.com or phone 041 240 517 by 10th February 2016.
8. 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:
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
11 February 2016
18 February 2016
25 February 2016
Chairperson
Andrew Black
Di Lane
Don Tindale
Attendance
Phil Harding
Barry Grear
Angus Tuck
Attendance
Carolyn Wigg
Joe Morelli
David Rowe
Hosting
John Campbell
Deborah Wotherspoon
Chris Dibden
Furniture
John Karran
Julie Campbell
Richard Jarrett
Furniture
David Riggall
Graham Smith
Julie Campbell
Invocation
Di Lane
Katina Jones
Fred Field
Bottles/cans
Fred Field
Rob McLennan
Andrew Black
Rotaract roster
Not required
22/2 Andrew Black
Not required
Church roster
TBA
TBA
TBA
Bread roster
14/2 Richard Jarrett/Terry Rodoni
21/2 Richard Jarrett/David Riggall
28/2 Richard Jarrett/David Rowe
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.
A few old couples used to get together to talk about life and to have a good time. One day one of the men, Harry, started talking about this fantastic restaurant he went to the other night with his wife.
“Really?”, one of the men said, what’s it called?
After thinking for a few seconds the Harry said, “what are those good smelling flowers called again?” “Do you mean a rose? the first man questioned. “Yes that’s it,” he exclaimed.
Looking over at his wife he said, “Rose what’s that restaurant we went to the other night?”
Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. “Boss,” he says, “we’re doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff.”
“We’re short-handed, Smith” the boss replies. “I can’t give you the day off.”
“Thanks, boss,” says Smith “I knew I could count on you!”
Last week our guest speakers were Chris Henry and Geoff Vogt who spoke about The Industry Leaders Fund. Chris is the Adelaide-based General Manager of Austofix, a medical technology company that manufactures bone replacement components for use by Orthopaedic surgeons. He recently received a grant from the Industry Leaders Fund - operated by a group of industry leaders to help those who show the potential and dedication to achieve their aims. Geoff Vogt, CEO of ILF, said for South Australia to continue its growth as a technology exporter, the ILF must help to provide our technology leaders with the skills and confidence to play on a global stage. The ILF do this by fast tracking participants development and capabilities and help them manage business complexities in a competitive global market. Ultimately, these grants benefit the businesses - and South Australia - by increasing jobs in specialist areas. Through its previous awardee's business, the ILF has created an additional 44 jobs in SA, and managed to do it by spending around $9K per job instead of the usual $46K per job generation necessary by other businesses. An excellent result.