Our speaker last Thursday, PDG John Campbell, provided us with a history of the “50 Years of Rotaract” and this segued neatly into the celebrations held on Friday night. The evening began with a reception in the Adelaide Town Hall for 100 people where the Lord Mayor Martin Haese spoke of the value and the city’s appreciation of the service work provided by youth. Katey Halliday, President of Adelaide City Rotaract, responded and thanked him on behalf of all Rotaractors. It was then onto the tram and down to Pavilion On The Park where 190 people enjoyed a cocktail function, silent auction, live auction, raffle and music with all proceeds going to the Zhara foundation.

From a Past Rotaractor’s perspective, it was terrific to catch up with so many old friends, renew acquaintances and reminisce on “the good old days”.

Our own member John Karran donated a personally crafted jewellery item to the live auction.

The evening was a great success and thank you to the nine club members, plus partners, who attended and demonstrated their support of our sponsored Rotaract Club – Adelaide City Rotaract.  

I would also like to thank Don Tindale, John Karran and John Campbell for volunteering their time and input on the combined Rotary/Rotaract committee to assist in the organisation of the 50 Years celebration.

Thought for the week:

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving and that’s your own self.

Aldous Huxley

Photos from Calperum weekend

Rustic camp setting

Chefs at work at Calperum

Rotarians and partners relaxing at Calperum