Newsletter 1754 (Mar 10, 2021)

Di Lane
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President

Rob McLennan

President Elect

John Wotherspoon

Treasurer

Bruce McDonald

Secretary

Di Lane

Community Service

Katrina Ball

Past President

Katrina Ball

Vocational Services

Richard Jarrett

International Service

Angus Tuck

Rotary Foundation

Barry Grear AO

Membership

John Karran

Club Administration

Fred Field

Public Relations

Christine De Goede

M.C.

Julie Campbell

Speaker Program

Phil Harding

Rotaract Liaison

John Wotherspoon

Fundraising / Fellowship

Di Lane

Youth Service

Richard Jarrett

Public Officer

Fred Field

Bulletin Editor

Di Lane

Club Webmaster

Richard Jarrett

Executive Secretary/Director

Richard Jarrett

Child Protection Officer

Fred Field

Member Birthdays

Kirsti Kankkunen

March 13

Spouse Birthdays

Deborah Wotherspoon

March 21

Join Date

Dean Sullivan

March 1, 1991

30 years

Graham Smith

March 1, 1988

33 years

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

Bread run

Apr 11, 2021 5:00 PM

Coffee conversation, 930am

Apr 15, 2021 9:30 AM

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Welcome to our Club!

Thursdays at 7:15 AM

The Sage Hotel

208 South Terrace
Adelaide, SA 5000
Australia

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Posted by Rob McLennan on Mar 14, 2021

Unfortunately, I need to let you know that Dr Phil had a nasty fall two weeks ago in his kitchen and was taken by ambulance to the new Calvary Hospital where he underwent surgery for injuries to his face. Phil is now out of intensive care however, his wife Margie expects him to remain in hospital for at least another week, and he is only allowed very limited numbers of visitors. In speaking with Margie last Thursday, I passed on our very best wishes to Phil on behalf of our club.

Better news is that John the Jeweller is much improved and is back at work, however the illness has made him evaluate his work/lifestyle and with Lyn is planning their future moving forward. When the time feels right, John does plan to return for a breakfast meeting and check out our new venue which would be great.

At last Thursday morning's meeting our guest speaker was not able to join us and our small number in attendance were able to chat, which we agreed was good fun.

So far 13 members have indicated which committees they would like to join, which means that another 13 members have yet to make a decision and remember that you can join more than one.

Afterwards, Di and myself visited Colin Davies’ storage facility to check out what our club has stored there. Lots of empty wine bottles and a copy of every newsletter..............

This week I will be attending the Area 12 President's Meeting on Monday 15th. where Rotaractor Santhny will be making a presentation about the Share the Dignity Project.

This Wed. evening the 17th, members will be gathering at the Caledonian Hotel in North Adelaide to continue the discussion about suggested club projects and everyone is welcome, but please let me know of your attendance by Tuesday evening.

Thursday 18th is Coffee Conversation at the White Picket Fence in Dulwich and everyone is welcome to join us over their excellent coffee and muffins. The time has been changed to 10.30am due to the preceding Board meeting.

Regards,

Rob

Visit to the butterfly site

Caring for the Environment Project

Following his visit to our Group 12 meeting recently, Gerry Butler has organised a visit to the site at Pakapakanthi / Victoria Park on Sunday 28 March at 10:00am.

This will be an opportunity to see the habitat of a large population of the Chequered Copper (Lucia limbaria) Butterfly in a grassy woodland, in the middle of one of the City of Adelaide's largest parklands. We've seen the video - let's see it in real life. Bring your camera with you. It will also be an opportunity to learn more about how we can be involved in this project - physically and financially. (Butterfly Conservation SA is looking for funding of $2,000 for the project.)

Cars can be parked either near the corner of East Terrace and South Terrace and walk due east about 200 metres; or in Grant Avenue and walk south-west about 300 metres.

As this is an outdoor event we will be subject to the vagaries of the weather and so people need to dress accordingly. In the event of heavy rain the walk will be postponed.

Enquiries: Gerry Butler, Chairman Butterfly Conservation SA: 0407 972 149,

Please share this news with members of your club and encourage as many as possible to attend on the day.

Yours in Rotary,

Glenda

Glenda Sherwin-Lane
President
Rotary Club of Adelaide Central, D9510

Volunteer training day

TRAINING DAY

SKILLS FOR

THE FUTURE OF

VOLUNTEERING

SATURDAY 20TH MARCH

9AM - 5PM (8.30AM START)

ADELAIDE HILTON INTERNATIONAL

Last year dealt many challenges for volunteers, forcing us to adapt and change the way we volunteered.

This year's VOLUNTEER TRAINING DAY, 'Skills for the Future', will focus on communications and fundraising techniques that ShelterBox volunteers can use to address these challenges and look to re-engage in volunteer activities in 2021.

This session will be invaluable to any volunteer engaged in communications, fundraising or promotional activities.

RSVP: kieryn.deutrom@shelterbox.org.au

or phone 0400 273 624

Please notify of any dietary requirements

(morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch will be provided free of charge)

*Numbers are strictly limited so please RSVP as soon as possible.

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and supported by Volunteering ACT.

Rotary 100 Celebration Dinner

Dinner Meeting to Celebrate Rotary 100 Downunder

April 21, 2021 marks the Centenary of the first Rotary meeting held in Australia and New Zealand, at the Rotary Club of Melbourne. 3 years later in 1923 the Rotary Club of Adelaide held the first Rotary meeting in South Australia.

To celebrate this magnificent milestone, the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of District 9510 Area 12 invite all members both past and present as well as family, friends and supporters to join us for a very special evening.

Our MC Rotarian Tony Pilkington will take us on a journey over the past 100 years of Rotary in Australia.

Guests include His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, and online we hope to hear from the Rotary International President Holger Knaack.

Join us for a wonderful evening of fellowship and fun. All for only $40.00.

Details include:

• Entertainment provided by the Rotary Adelaide Choir, led by Jyoti Singh

• Surprises on the night, including a showcase of each Area 12 Club service projects

• Lucky door prizes

• Dress code semi-formal

• Cost includes main meal, shared cheese platter, coffee and tea

• Bar available to purchase drinks separately.

To be held on Wednesday 21 April 2021, 6pm for 6.30pm start at the Ian McLachlan Room, Level 3, Western Stand, Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide

To book:

Go to the Rotary Club of Adelaide website (and then)

Upcoming Events.

Join Our Events

Scroll down to the 7th. event, Wed. 21st April and follow the instructions.

Any problems, call Rob

Please book by Monday April 19 11am to secure your place! Welcome Desk payment by Card only.

Information about this event was taken from the Rotary Club of Adelaide website.

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

18 March 2021: Coffee Conversation - 10.30am

20 March 2021: Volunteer training day - 8.30am - 5pm - Adelaide Hilton International

25 March 2021: Breakfast meeting - 7.15am - The Sage Hotel

1 April 2021: Coffee Conversation - 9.30am

16 - 18 April 2021: District 9510 Conference

21 April 2021: Rotary 100 Celebratory Dinner - information in the newsletter

Duty Roster

Posted by Di Lane on Mar 18, 2021

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

Responsibility	18 March 2021	25 March 2021 7.15 am Meeting - The Sage Hotel	1 April 2021
Chairperson		Barry Grear
Attendance	Coffee Conversation	Andy van der Merwe	Coffee Conversation
Attendance		Kirsti Kankkunen
Furniture/Hosting	10.30am	Yvette Reade	9.30am
Bottles/ cans	Fred Field	Di Lane	Dean Sullivan

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