For those who missed my email dated 26th. May, it is my very sad duty to inform you that one of our founding members, Dr Philip Harding (AM) passed away on Tuesday 25th. May. Phil was President in 1987-1988, was a very active member and until quite recently Phil managed our Guest Speaker Roster with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Thank you to Fred and Barb Field for organizing a beautiful camellia plant which they delivered to Margie Harding on behalf of the club.
Margie Harding rang me to let me know that Phil died peacefully with her by his side and to thank the club for the lovely camellia.
The funeral service is to be on Friday 11th. June at 9am at St Francis Xavier CatholicCathedral, 39 Wakefield St. Adelaide.
Yvette Reade notified me last Wednesday that Tony has suffered pneumonia for the last month and that she was expecting him to be admitted into a nursing home in the coming days. On behalf of the club, I offered our very best wishes to Tony and Yvette. Tony was our club's inaugural President (1986-1987) and is a Past District Governor.
Remember to email me if you can join us on Sunday 1st August for a wonderful Train Trip from Mount Barker to Goolwa and back and family members and friends are most welcome. More details in this edition.
On behalf of the Community Service Committee, new director Kirsti is organizing for our club to be involved with the Rotary Bushfire Recovery Fencing Working Bee at Tilbrooks Winery in late July or early August, the weekend date to be confirmed.
Another initiative that Kirsti and her team are planning for our club and the Rotaractors is to be rostered on a three week cycle to help on Fred's Van (Vinnies). It will involve a three-hour commitment on a Wednesday evening for a team of seven. Please contact Kirsti if you are able to volunteer, even if spasmodically.
Regarding Catherine House Garden Project (Mark two), Kym Peddler informed me today that the concreting work at the Hallifax addresses has finally been completed and he and Katey will organize dates for some Saturday morning working bees to allow us to complete this project.
Considering the awful weather conditions, last Tuesday's barbeque at Bunnings Mile End was a success and thank you to Di and all of the volunteers who raised a profit of $730.00.
A reminder that our Changer Over Dinner is planned for Thursday 1st. July at the Sage Hotel
This coming Thursday is a Coffee Conversation at the White Picket Fence in Dulwich from 9.30 am.
Train ride Mt Barker via Strathalbyn to Goolwa Sunday 1st August Leave Mt Barker @ 10am via Strathalbyn to Goolwa for 4 hours to mooch/shop, pub lunch or picnic/playground by the river then back to Mt Barker by 6:05pm. Train: $44 each, kids $24 Puff up Philcox Hill, down Mt Lofty Ranges east escarpment, past long abandoned century-old stations and across Angas River to historic Strathalbyn settled by Scottish migrants in the early 1800s. Then onward across the towering Currency Creek viaduct to Goolwa, the Murray and coast. Book via Rob: robmclennan891@gmail.com or 0430 930 067
We always need moments to connect and celebrate. Join us at the 2021 virtual convention to learn and engage with the family of Rotary and see how we’ve been growing and adapting!
You don’t want to miss this year’s rich schedule of events which include:
Inspiring speakers sharing how Rotary and its members are connecting with our communities around the world.
The Virtual House of Friendship where you can connect with fellow members, chat with staff, shop, and explore exhibitor booths.
Twenty featured Breakouts Sessions covering topics including: how to create sustainable impact, rebuilding after COVID-19, developing leadership skills, Rotary’s new area of focus: the environment, and much more.
Exciting new activities including meet and greets with leaders, virtual cooking classes, Rotary trivia contents, a virtual photo booth, a 5K walk to end polio, and a DJ dance party.
Don’t forget to share how you’re participating by posting a selfie or other photos on our event page on Facebook.
Sign up for the convention today and encourage friends in your network, club, and community to join you. Don’t miss out!
As you know, Rotary International has now adopted ‘Protecting the Environment’ as a new Area of Focus. You are cordially invited to the Australia/New Zealand zoom Launch of this new Area on the 4th June – the day before World Environment Day – at 6pm AEST UTC+10. The launch will feature PRIP Ian Riseley and Juliet Riseley, Dr Roger Blakeley from Wellington NZ and Prof Lesley Hughes from Macquarie University, Sydney.
During the launch, there will be a showcase of Environmental projects already underway in New Zealand and around Australia (in most States) so some of your Districts will be featured.
We are always looking for more projects to showcase in the future, so if you know of such a project already happening in your District wanting recognition, please ask the organisers to contact us at ESRAG or contact me.
We would appreciate your help in promoting this important event.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
3 June 2021
10 June 2021 - 7.15 am
The Sage Hotel
17 June 2021
Chairperson
Katrina Ball
Attendance
Coffee Conversation
Di Lane
Coffee Conversation
Attendance
Stef Hou
Furniture/Hosting
9.30am
Raagini Gopi
9.30am
Bottles/ cans
Di Lane
Dean Sullivan
Fred Field
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 appropriatepersons. Furniture: Flags; banner display; 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 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 HavelockHotel 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
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.
Airborne approximately thirty minutes on an outbound evening flight, the lead flight attendant for the cabin crew nervously made the following painful announcement:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm so very sorry but it appears that there has been a terrible mix-up by our airport catering service. I don't know how this has happened but we have 103 passengers on board and, unfortunately, only 40 dinner meals. I truly apologise for this mistake and inconvenience.
When passengers' muttering had died down, she continued.
"Anyone who is kind enough to give up their meal so that someone else can eat will receive free, unlimited drinks for the duration of our 5 hour flight."
Her next announcement came 90 minutes later... "If anyone would like to change their minds, we still have 40 dinners available."
