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Di Lane
Speakers
Jul 25, 2024
Edinburgh Hotel. 6.15pm for 6.30pm START
Aug 08, 2024
From Outback W.A. to Adelaide University
Aug 22, 2024
Future Energy Systems
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International Service
 
Rotary Foundation
 
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Upcoming Events
Coffee Conversation 930am
White Picket Fence
Jul. 18, 2024 9:30 a.m.
 
Dinner Meeting
Kent Town Hotel
Jul. 25, 2024 6:00 p.m.
 
Coffee conversation, 930am
White Picket Fence
Aug. 01, 2024 9:30 a.m.
 
Breakfast Meeting
South Terrace Croquet Club
Aug. 08, 2024 7:15 a.m.
 
Coffee Conversation 930am
White Picket Fence
Aug. 15, 2024 9:30 a.m.
 
Dinner Meeting
Kent Town Hotel
Aug. 22, 2024 6:00 p.m.
 
Coffee conversation, 930am
White Picket Fence
Sep. 05, 2024 9:30 a.m.
 
Breakfast Meeting
South Terrace Croquet Club
Sep. 12, 2024 7:15 a.m.
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Spouse Birthdays
Sally McLennan
July 25
 
Join Date
Yvette Reade
July 1, 1991
33 years
 
Maria Garces
July 4, 2021
3 years
 
Fred Field
July 7, 2004
20 years
 
Liz Tilley
July 19, 2018
6 years
 
Fatemeh Zarei
July 28, 2022
2 years
 
Bruce McDonald
July 30, 1987
37 years
 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Adelaide Light
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Kent Town Hotel
76 Rundle Street
(fourth Thursdays only)
Kent Town, SA 5067
Australia
Second Thursdays 0700 for 0715 start, South Terrace Croquet Club Fourth Thursdays 1800 for 1815 start, Kent Town Hotel
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Last Thursday, we met at the Croquet Club for breakfast. We didn’t think we had a guest speaker but it turned into a great ad-lib from our own master of ceremonies Dr Stuart Marshall who explained about his recent absence from the Club for a couple of weeks receiving yet another Diploma to hang on his wall – making him the most qualified Master of Dental Public Health in Australia. Stuart gave a great talk on his studies and work in the public dental health arena here in Adelaide, and he said his recent studies has helped him to enhance and consolidate his public health knowledge and allowed him to connect with others in the field of dentistry. Stuart is Chief Dental Officer of Statewide Dental Services.
 
At the meeting we also chatted about our breakfast meetings at the Croquet Club and, from a suggestion by our newest member Pat, we decided that instead of buying pre-made egg rolls etc, our Club would trial the provision of cereal (muesli) and toastie-toasties that will be freshly made by a couple of our members – Pat and Di (maybe among others who wish to volunteer).
 
This Thursday will be our usual White Picket Café coffee morning from 9.30am. See you there.
 
The following Thursday (25 July), we’re looking forward to John Wotherspoon’s brain-child – the Robbie Burns dinner at the Edinburgh Hotel; with the Calling of the Clans, the piping in of the Haggis (the real deal and vegan!) for entrée and then a meal of your choice, and Scottish merriment galore! Wear your kilts or a bit of tartan to this wonderful evening. We have around 45 people coming to this event.
 
Best wishes and have a great week. Yvette, President
English lessons for Wahad
After the Community Services Committee meeting, Katey Halliday approached Yvette regarding running informal English conversation lessons for Wahida and family on weekends. They attend TAFE during the week but would love to practice and meet more people.

These would be primarily held at their home in Kilburn, but could be at another venue coordinated and agreed between them and the ‘teacher’.

 
Katey is looking for volunteers. Anyone interested can email Katey. Katey will add volunteers to a WhatsApp group, seek availability from them, and then put together a roster.

Thank you.

Katey
Cuppa Conversation
 
 
Hi! This Saturday, 20th of July at 9:30am, Cuppa Conversation is teaming up with Adelaide City Council to plant trees in West Terrace. Looks like it might be a bit wet, so don’t forget your rain gear. 
The nearest toilets are 500m away at the West Tce. service station.
 
Afterwards, join us for coffee at Cozinha Brazilian Cafe and Restaurant on Sturt St.
 
Please send me a message if you are attending. I can’t wait to see you there! 
 
Lili
Mitchell Clare Valley’s Alcatraz Riesling 2022 
 
Our busy little Rotary Club is pleased to now offer more Mitchell's Clare Valley Alcatraz Riesling - see details Below
We took delivery yesterday of a '22 pallet @ $130/dozen... already popular with 30% sold in the first day (we must be a thirsty lot… and it’s still winter!)
 
If you’d like some, please contact either me, 
Please pay the $130/dozen by EFT to: 
Rotary Club of Adelaide Light
BSB.     085 458
A/C       205059719
Reference: Your name '22Riesling.
 
Much of our fundraising this year will help build village water supplies in Timor Lesté, just north west of Darwin.
 
Warmest regards, 
John Wotherspoon
Rotary Club of Adelaide Light
e: john@wothers.net  |  m: 0488 0000 50
 
P.S. Rob also has just 2 dozen of Hither & Yon's McLaren Vale Grenache for $130/dozen ($65/half doz)... he really shouldn’t drink it all.
 
Also, a pallet of suitable shiraz will not be far behind.
 
Mitchell - Alcatraz Riesling 2022
 
Mitchell’s three key Clare Valley vineyards range in altitude from 300 to 450 metres; the Sevenhill Vineyard, Alcatraz Vineyard and Growers Vineyard.
 
Their Alcatraz Vineyard in the heart of Clare Valley was planted in 1962 on an exposed easterly facing slope and nicknamed "Alcatraz" as there was no escaping the cold, wet winter days spent working the vines.
 
Its old vines are grown on red loam over limestone soils with an east-facing slope that receives the gentle morning sun, but is sheltered from the direct sun in the
heat of the afternoon.

The dry grown vines are hand pruned and handpicked with no artificial fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides used in growing these grapes. This largely explains why the vineyard produces award-winning quality wines year-on-year.
 
This medium bodied, dry white wine is a delicious Riesling with generous flavour and refreshing acidity. It’s a crisp, mouth-watering wine that’s ready to drink
now, comparing well to much more expensive wines.
Walk For Respect
 
Inviting Your Organisation to Say NO with Rotary
2024 Walk for Respect
Saturday 14 September 2024

 
Rotary in South Australia is seeking you and your organisation’s support, by joining with us on Saturday 14 Sept 2024 In the “Walk for Respect”. This walk follows up on our inaugural walk in November 2023 which attracted more than 1,000 people and received considerable media coverage.
 
A lot has happened over the past 12 months culminating in the State Government decision, soon after our inaugural walk, to hold a Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence in South Australia.
 
To maintain the momentum in the fight against domestic violence, we are planning a second peaceful walk from Victoria Square to the Elder Park Rotunda. The walk will start at 10am, taking about 30 minutes to stroll 1.2 km down King William Street where some key partners will address attendees to share their views.
At the end of the walk and after hearing from these speakers, there will be opportunities for walkers to stay a while to mix with fellow walkers, share stories and interact with some displays from local DV support organisations. Coffee and food options will be available.

 
To ensure success for this walk, we need the support of the general community, as much as organisations involved in the area of domestic violence. We would encourage and invite your organisation to register to be a Group walking in the Parade. Following that, it would be fantastic if you could encourage your staff; customers and supporters, to walk behind your lead banner to promote your organisation and its support.
 
Please see the accompanying flyer for more details or visit our Parade website: -https://walkforrespect.au/about-the-parade/groups-register-for-the-parade
 
Your Staff and Supporters (individual walkers) are able to register for FREE. https://e.mybookingmanager.com/2024-Rotary-Walk-For-Respect
 
This is an opportunity for all of us to make a peaceful, non-confrontational statement on Domestic Violence, while educating the wider community, particularly in recognising Coercive Control.
 
I urge you to register your organisation for the walk (https://e.mybookingmanager.com/2024-Walk-For-Respect-DV-Group-Registration) and invite all to join us on the 14th of September.
 
Rob McLennan                Rob Falconer
Rotary Adelaide Light       Rotary Adelaide
Ph: 0430 930 067           Ph: 0428 490 961
Meeting 25 July Antipodean 'Rabbie Burns' Supper
In place of our meeting on Thursday 25 July
the Antipodean 'Rabbie Burns' Supper
will be held at the Edinburgh Hotel
 
 
Ready to shake off winter with some fun?  Bring some friends to our Robert (or Rabbie) Burns dinner on Thursday July 25 in a social event that replaces our normal Club dinner for July.  Its Scottish theme is proving popular and seats are filling quickly.  So if you do plan to come, I encourage you to email soon to let me know you'd like to join us - we need time to ensure we'll have enough space.
 
Born in 1759 with the Battle of Culloden still fresh in Scottish minds, Rabbie Burns as he was affectionately known became Scotland’s best loved bard. His 25 January birthday is decidedly unScottish in the heat of our Australian summer, so 25 July seems a more suitable Antipodean alternative for making merry in the style of this rascally poetic lyricist. 
Our theatrically Scottish themed dinner at the Edinburgh Hotel on Thursday 25 July offers toasts, bagpipes, highland dancing and merriment while dining on a Haggis entrée (or vegan haggis alternative) followed by The Ed's a four-choice winter main meal selection for only $45 each.  Drinks are available from the bar.
 
Why not dress a little Scottish?  $8 tartan scarf?
For women, a tartan sash does the trick - here’s some other ideas.  
For men, maybe a tartan scarf or even a kilt?  Then keep it for next year!
 
We’ll gather at 6:15pm and be piped into our seats at 6:30.
 
Email if you'd like to join us.
 
Warmest regards, 
John Wotherspoon
Rotary Club of Adelaide Light
e: john@wothers.net | m: 0488 0000 50 
Upcoming Events
11 July 2024: Breakfast meeting - 7am - Sth. Tce. Croquet Club
18 July 2024: Coffee Conversation - 9.30am
20 July 2024: Tree planting - 9.30 am - Park 23, West Tce. then Cuppa Conversation - see flyer
25 July 2024: Antipodean 'Rabbie Burns' Supper - 6.15pm Edinburgh Hotel
1 August 2024: Coffee Conversation - 9.30am
8 August 2024: Breakfast meeting - 7am - Sth. Tce. Croquet Club
9 August 2024: 'Walk a Mile in my Boots' - Hutt St. Centre fundraiser
12 August 2024: Bunnings BBQ - Mile End
15 August 2024: Coffee Conversation - 9.30am
22 August 2024: Dinner Meeting - Kent Town Hotel - 6pm
Duty Roster

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

Responsibility18 July 202425 July 2024 - 6.15pm Edinburgh Hotel1 August 2024
    
ChairpersonCoffee ConversationAntipodean 'Rabbie Burns' SupperCoffee Conversation
Attendance   
 White Picket Café White Picket Café
Furniture/Hosting   
Bottles/ cansDean SullivanFred FieldRob McLennan
Bread runLiz Tilley (21/7)Liz Tilley (28/7)Nil
Rotaract meetingTBATBATBA
TBA

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 1775
 
 
 
11 July 2024
 
Membership27Visiting Rotarians/ RotaractorsApologies
+ Honorary2
 
Paul Jupp, Alison Carter, Barry Grear, Erfan Abidi, Kirsti Kankkunen, Angus Tuck, Elaine Reade
Present
12
  
Attendance
 
Club Guests 
Apologies7
Jody Jezukaitis, Helen Smith
 
Leave of Absence
 
 
 
Club visits etc   
Absent8  
    
 
 
Other activities
 Leave of Absence
Cans & Bottles this week  
 
Cans & Bottles YTD
$722.70
 
 

For apologies, please phone Rob McLennan 0430 930 067 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 have fun and engage interest from new members and friends as we use our strengths for a better world here and abroad - a welcoming, flexible group having fun doing hands-on activities for positive impact.

Jokes Corner
A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldn't find one big enough for her family.
 
She asked a stock boy, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?"
 
The stock boy replied, "No madam, they're dead."
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