I hope that everyone reading this has had an enjoyable Easter break.
It was a thrill to induct two new members into the club last Thursday morning in front of a large welcoming group. Andy and Christine are very enthusiastic about joining Adelaide Light and I hope that their joining us will assist in reassuring them positively about moving from South Africa to Adelaide, which was a very big move.
Sally and I have just spent four very enjoyable days in Port Elliott, where on Saturday morning we had coffee with honorary member Andrew Black and his wife Judy who now live in Victor Harbor. Past member Phil Colbatch and Tina were also there, so it was a great catchup.
John W, Bruce and Fred will be absent for the next few weeks as they visit Iran and other adventurous spots. I hope that Phil lines them up for a guest speaker spot upon their return.
Our next meeting is this coming Wednesday evening 24th. April at the Ibis, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm. prompt start.
John Wotherspoon, President Rob with Christine and Andy following their induction
Last week we had a lovely visit from Brad Loftus who was transferred to RSM when Terry Rodoni returned to Victoria.
Brad mentioned that he'd just finished a 1,078km bike ride for the Hospital Research Foundation Fund and personally raised $4,830. The total of 34 riders contributed around $160,000 which was an exceptional amount.
The route for the bike ride was from Adelaide then south to Wirrina, north east to Murray Bridge, north to Burra then returning to Adelaide.
The Hospital Research Foundation is putting these funds towards buying or building a house to support country cancer patients and their families while they undergo treatment. This was certainly a worthy ride for a great cause, especially as Brad and his wife are expecting their third child to be born soon. Well done, Brad.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
24 April 2019 (6.30pm)
2 May 2019 (7.15am)
9 May 2019
Chairperson
John Campbell
Katrina Ball
Coffee Conversation
Attendance
Dean Sullivan
Richard Jarrett
9.30 am
Attendance
Margie Steffens
Phil Harding
"Velo" Victoria Park
Furniture/Hosting
Barry Grear
Liz Tilley
Bottles/ cans
Fred Field
Di Lane
Dean Sullivan
Rotaract roster
29/4 Don Tindale
6/5 Not required
13/5 Not required
Bread Run
28/4 TBA
5/5 TBA
12/5 TBA
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. 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. Rotaract: Meets alternate Mondays at 6pm (for a 630pm start) at the General HavelockHotel in Hutt Street. Bread: 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.
