Sally and I returned on Saturday morning on the Ghan from Darwin which was excellent.
We had spent a brief week in the Kimberley staying at the Berkley River Lodge.
This morning on behalf of Adelaide's Coast FM. 88.7, I attended the annual National Volunteer Week Parade commencing at the Torrens Parade Ground and concluding at Victoria Square. It seemed that almost every SA. voluntary organization was there, except Rotary and I hope that next year our club can fly the flag for our wonderful service group.
I was very sorry to hear that last week’s breakfast meeting at the Ibis was bumped into the restaurant and that Phil had to postpone our guest speaker. However, it was great that Don Tindale was able to attend and thankyou to Julie for steering the morning.
This was followed by our club's monthly board meeting which Julie kindly chaired, where they discussed the current unsatisfactory situation with the Ibis. Due to their increased commercial popularity the Ibis are only prepared to give us two days’ notice that our booking is confirmed which is obviously not acceptable to our club. Therefore, John and Julie explored an offer made to us by the Stamford Plaza who wish to have one Service Club based at the Stamford. Their offer is very attractive including matching our current breakfast cost and I will inform all members of our plans going forward.
I can confirm that this week’s Wednesday Evening Dinner Meeting will be at the Ibis commencing at 6.15pm.
The following week, Thursday 30th. May, will be a Coffee Conversation at the Velo under the grandstand at Victoria Park.
Rotary Service Using Vocational Talents & Interests
Service in Rotary takes many forms and one of the most enriching forms of service and an opportunity to learn more about Rotary at a different level, is to serve via the many District Committees using one’s vocational talents and interests.
Currently, as we transition from one Rotary year to the next and look towards District 9510 a year later, there is an opportunity for a person or persons who may have an interest, talent or background in insurance and risk management to serve with our existing and developing team in this established area.
Whilst an insurance or risk background will assist, it is not essential as processes are well established; having a strong interest in the field and in supporting Clubs by helping them to implement established processes under the guidance of the existing team is all that is needed.
Should you or anyone you know have a desire to serve the Clubs via the District using your interests or talents in this important District function area, please advise DGE Jane Owens by email on dg19-20@rotary9500.org or by telephone on 0438 844 485.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
22 May 2019 (6.15pm)
30 May 2019
6 June 2019 (7.15am)
Chairperson
Julie Campbell
Coffee
Di Lane
Attendance
John Wotherspoon
Conversation
Angus Tuck
Attendance
Dean Sullivan
9.30am at Velo
Richard Jarrett
Furniture/Hosting
John Karran
Victoria Park
Don Tindale
Bottles/ cans
Dean Sullivan
Fred Field
Rotaract roster
27/5 Yvette Reade
3/6 Not required
10/6 Julie Campbell
Bread Run
26/5 TBA
2/6 TBA
9/6 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.
