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Di Lane
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Mar 11, 2021
THE FORKTREE PROJECT
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Community Service
 
Past President
 
Vocational Services
 
International Service
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Membership
 
Club Administration
 
Public Relations
 
M.C.
 
Speaker Program
 
Rotaract Liaison
 
Fundraising / Fellowship
 
Youth Service
 
Public Officer
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Club Webmaster
 
Executive Secretary/Director
 
Child Protection Officer
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Margie Steffens
February 2
 
Andrew Black
February 5
 
Yvette Reade
February 7
 
Fred Field
February 9
 
Spouse Birthdays
Yvette Reade
February 7
 
Join Date
Angus Tuck
February 9, 1995
26 years
 
Fred Field
February 23, 2006
15 years
 
Julie Campbell
February 27, 2014
7 years
 
Upcoming Events
Meeting
The Sage Hotel
Mar 11, 2021 7:15 AM
 
Bread run
Mar 14, 2021 5:00 PM
 
Coffee conversation, 930am
Mar 18, 2021 9:30 AM
 
Bread run
Mar 21, 2021 5:00 PM
 
Board meeting
Mar 25, 2021
 
Meeting
The Sage Hotel
Mar 25, 2021 7:15 AM
 
Bread run
Mar 28, 2021 5:00 PM
 
Coffee conversation, 930am
White Picket Fence
Apr 01, 2021 9:30 AM
 
Bread run
Apr 04, 2021 5:00 PM
 
Meeting
The Sage Hotel
Apr 08, 2021 7:15 AM
 
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Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Adelaide Light
Thursdays at 7:15 AM
The Sage Hotel
208 South Terrace
Adelaide, SA 5000
Australia
Second and fourth Thursdays 0700 for 07:15am start
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Stories
President's Pen
So far just 3 members (Barry, Don, John W) have responded to my request to join various committees, remembering that you can volunteer for more than one.  I look forward to your responses and remind you that the various committees are as follows:
  • Community Service, responsible for ARH Hat Day, Calperum, Catherine House, New Projects.
  • Vocational and Youth which encompasses Rotaract, RYLA, RYPEN, NYSF, New Projects.
  • International Service, responsible for current and new projects.
  • Club Service 
  • Fundraising and Fellowship Activities.
 
We received a letter from John Campbell PDG and Director, Australian Rotary Health, District 9510 thanking our club for supporting the ARH Lift The Lid On Mental Health Fundraiser by purchasing 31 dozen bottles of wine and raising $930.00.
 
I wanted to congratulate Raagini on successfully obtaining an internship with the Dept. of Energy and Mining which I know she is thrilled with.
 
Please remember my invitation to attend the continuing evening project discussion at the Caledonian Hotel on Wed. 17th. March. I require your response by next Monday the 15th. please.
 
The next Area 12 President Meeting is next Monday 15th.
 
Our next club breakfast meeting is this coming Thursday morning, 11th. March commencing at 7.15am sharp at our new venue, The Sage Hotel on South Terrace and I need you to RSVP to me by tomorrow (Tuesday) evening please.
 
Best wishes,
Rob
Rotary 100 Celebration Dinner
A celebratory dinner, to be hosted by Group 12 Clubs, is being held on Wednesday 21 April 2021, to celebrate Rotary’s 100 years of service in Australia.
 
At this stage the Governor will attend as a guest and Tony Pilkington will be MC for the dinner.
 
As part of the agenda there will be an AV show of the Group 12 Clubs' activities.
 
A promotional flyer giving details will be provided shortly.
District Conference
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
 
16th-18th APRIL 2021
 
Our District 9510 Conference will be held at Westminster School at Marion.
 
The Conference Dinner will be held at the Convention Centre, and includes a drink package. The dinner will also be a celebration of the Centenary of Rotary in Australia.
 
Conference registration and details including our guest speakers can be found on the District Website. Progressive updates will also appear on the official District Facebook page.
 
Yours in Rotary
DG David Jones
Upcoming events
4 March 2021: Coffee Conversation - 9.30am
11 March 2021: Breakfast meeting - 7.15am - The Sage Hotel
18 March 2021: Coffee Conversation - 9.15am
25 March 2021: Breakfast meeting - 7.15am - The Sage Hotel
16 - 18 April 2021: District 9510 Conference
21 April 2021: Rotary 100 Celebratory Dinner
Duty Roster

For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.

Responsibility 4 March 2021
11 March 2021
7.15 am Meeting - The Sage Hotel
18 March 2021
Chairperson Katrina Ball 
AttendanceCoffee ConversationRaagini GopiCoffee Conversation
Attendance Katey Halliday 
Furniture/Hosting9.30amAngus Tuck9.30am
Bottles/ cansDi LaneDean SullivanFred 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 appropriate persons.
Furniture: Flags; banner display;  Rotary theme banner; gong and hammer; lectern position before and returned after the meeting. Computer set 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 Havelock Hotel 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

If you cannot attend, please arrange a substitute

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Weekly Meeting
Meeting Number 1699
 
 
 
  25 February 2021
 
Membership26Visiting Rotarians/ RotaractorsApologies
+ Honorary5 John Karran, Richard Jarrett
Present
12
 
 
Attendance
15
Club Guests
 
Apologies2
Gerry Butler (Guest speaker), Elaine
 
Leave of Absence
 
 
 
Club visits etc   
Absent9  
    
 
 
Other activities
 Leave of Absence
Cans & Bottles this week  
 
Cans & Bottles YTD$557.20
 
 

For apologies, please phone Fred Field 0417 803 793 or Club Secretary Di Lane 0418 806 140.

Club Bank Account details:  BSB 085-458, Account Number 20-505-9719

The Four Way Test

The Four Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:

  1. Is it the Truth?
  2. Is it Fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build Goodwill and better Friendships?
  4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

Affirmation

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.

 

Jokes Corner

Speeding

A policeman stops a guy for speeding.
 
Policeman: License and registration.........It says here you need glasses!
 
Guy: I have contacts.
 
Policeman: I don't care whom you know. You still have to wear your glasses!