With President Miriam still convalescing, John Wotherspoon took the role of Acting President. Richard Jarrett filed the President's column this week.
This week's meeting
Our next 3 meetings (September 3, 10, 17) will be held at the Royal Coach Hotel, 24 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town. At our next Planning Meeting on September 17th the club will discuss the success of this move. Join us there at 7 for 7:15am for breakfast. Our guest speaker this week is Bashar Baghdadi:
"What's going on in the Middle East - an update"
Bashar spoke to our club in October 2014 about the difficulties of life in this troubled area of our world - something of which he has first-hand experience. Given the ever-changing situation, it is time to hear from him again.
A message from President Miriam
"As the physicians have said, I represent the 1% of people that things don't go according to plan!!! Good thing that I have age on my side…. And, I'm very thankful that they let me come home, not sure that I could have coped with another 2 weeks in hospital. I see the surgeon on Thursday afternoon so he will let me know when I'm able to fly (though perhaps not until mid-Sept). As soon as I have details, I will let you know. Please let the club know that I'm thinking of you all and looking forward to seeing everyone again soon. Thanks to you and the others for your kindness in looking after everything until I get back. Greatly appreciated.
Miriam"
Last week's meeting
The meeting last week was a Planning Meeting at which we discussed a number of issues, including membership and community service. Deb Wotherspoon has provided a short report on Community Service (see below), and John Campbell will be contacting people directly about our membership strategy. John Wotherspoon showed a short video about membership with the following messages. Three reasons why people might not join Rotary were:
They don’t know much about Rotary – is it just old guys meeting over bad food?
They haven’t been asked - oops
They don’t have much time
The issue of "time" of course, is one of priority and it is certainly true that in this busy world, young people in particular are not interested in just sitting having a meal at a Rotary meeting - but they are prepared to volunteer and have community involvement. So, the best introduction to Rotary may be some kind of volunteer opportunity. This is much less confronting than “do you want to join Rotary?”
Peter Carey
Youth Opportunities
Since 2014, Peter Carey has been the CEO of Youth Opportunities Association, a South Australian not-for-profit organisation that delivers Personal Leadership Training to young people to help them make positive choices for their future. Peter is well known as having been Captain of the Glenelg Football Club, for which he played an extraordinary 447 games from 1983 to 1988, participating in 10 SANFL grand finals yielding three premierships of which he captained two. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Glenelg Hall of Fame in 2011. In addition he served as a member of the SANFL Football Commission from 2008 to 2009.
Members will recall that Peter's son Matthew has previously addressed our club on behalf of the Blind Sporting Council.
- See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3414/Speakers/39e76ee0-38e7-4e2a-aaa7-91d512978eba#sthash.NR65rGii.dpuf
Peter Carey
Youth Opportunities
Since 2014, Peter Carey has been the CEO of Youth Opportunities Association, a South Australian not-for-profit organisation that delivers Personal Leadership Training to young people to help them make positive choices for their future. Peter is well known as having been Captain of the Glenelg Football Club, for which he played an extraordinary 447 games from 1983 to 1988, participating in 10 SANFL grand finals yielding three premierships of which he captained two. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Glenelg Hall of Fame in 2011. In addition he served as a member of the SANFL Football Commission from 2008 to 2009.
Members will recall that Peter's son Matthew has previously addressed our club on behalf of the Blind Sporting Council.
- See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3414/Speakers/39e76ee0-38e7-4e2a-aaa7-91d512978eba#sthash.NR65rGii.dpuf
The Good Guys BBQ is progressing well. There have, however, been a few developments.
The Good Guys are keen to make the BBQ available to other organisations as well, so we have negotiated with them that the 1st weekend of the month will be available for other organisations
Our Club gets the rest
We have agreed with them for the dates for the next 3 months, so the dates we are NOT THERE are
5/9 & 6/9 (includes Fathers Day)
3/10 & 4/10
7/11 & 8/11
The online roster will be amended to reflect these changes.
You will be able to see the latest posts, but to do any more than that, you will need to have a Facebook account and login properly to Facebook. Then you can "like" the page. Once you have done that, any posts to Rotary Adelaide Light will automatically come up in your Facebook feed.
I have had a few suggestions put to me regarding projects for this coming year for Community Service.
Following Di Lane's suggestion that it would be a good idea to become involved in Youth Opportunities, I contacted Peter Carey and below is his response.
"Thanks for your feedback Deborah, and thanks very much for your offer for assistance. I will keep it in mind and certainly let you know if we can use your help.
I have attached an invitation to our upcoming graduation ceremonies and they are a great example of what our program achieves.
If anyone is interested, please let me know who and what ceremony they are attending.
Regards, Peter Carey."
The graduation ceremonies are as follows:
Murray Bridge High School, Thursday 24th September at 3:30pm, School Drama Space, Murray Bridge High School Campus, Lohmann St, Murray Bridge.
Craigmore High School, Thursday 24th September at 3pm, School Library, Craigmore High School Campus, 2 Jamieson Rd, Blakeview
If anyone is interested in attending either of these graduations, please let me (Deborah) know and I will forward the information on to Peter.
I have also contacted Miriam about possible connections with Catherine House and DeafCanDo and following is her response.
"Yes, Catherine House are keen to do something with us. They have just changed CEO and will meet with us in a few months to figure out how we can help in a practical way. I will make contact with DeafCanDo and see if we can get them to meet with you (or come to a meeting) to talk about their projects, etc.
Each year, more than 900,000 South Australian volunteers dedicate their time and skills to helping others, providing a vital range of services across our community. The State Government recognises the importance of supporting our volunteers by providing one-off grants through the Volunteer Support Fund to assist volunteer workers in community organisations.
Grants of up to $3,000 are now available for community organisations to help provide support for volunteer training and resources. Community-based, not-for-profit organisations incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 are eligible.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 23 October 2015.
The online application form and the grant guidelines can be downloaded from the Office for Volunteers website at www.ofv.sa.gov.au/grants. For more information, phone the Office for Volunteers on 1300 014 712.
2. District Conference
Rotary District 9500 Conference 17th – 20th March 2016
To be held in the beautiful Barossa. All Conference Sessions at The Barossa Arts & Convention Centre
Celebration Dinner at Chateau Tanunda BOOK NOW. Early Bird bookings close on 30th September.
RI Zone 8 Director GuillerTumangan will be visiting both Districts 9500 & 9520.
District Governors Dick Wilson and Doug Layng will be spending some time with GuillerTumangan and his wife Leticia who will be visiting on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 September.
4. Maitland Annual Golf Day
The annual Rotary Golf Day is just around the corner – 16th September 2015!President Paul Davey and members look forward to your company on the day – as a golfer or supporter.
5. ARH Hat Day
Is your club prepared for its Hat Day celebrations on Friday October 9th and the opportunity to help Australian Rotary Health (ARH) continue its support programs toward prevention of mental health issues? ARH is the largest non-government organisation funding mental health research and prevention. There are many ways in which you can help:
The joint D9500 and D9520 Hat Day committee are planning a collection day in the city on Hat Day and we need helpers to assist in raising money and awareness. If you can help please contact Jerry Casburn on mobile (0407 646 396) or email (jerry@thecasburns.com.au).
Has your club arranged a Hat Day event, this is a fun way to have members wear a hat and raise money for the cause?
Donate to Australian Rotary Health
6. RC of Barossa District Barbeque
On Sunday October 11 The RC of Barossa District will hold its Great Aussie Bush BBQ in Dutton, Proceeds to Australian Rotary Health. Details at the Club’s website: www.barossadistrict.rotaryaust.org
7. Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Open Day
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Open Day, at Donations in Kind Edinburgh, Saturday 17th October 10:00am to 3:00pm. Please lend a hand and help with the variety of tasks which need completing on the day. Lunch provided for a donation of $10.00, book at http://e.mybookingmanager.com/rawcsod15
8. The Voice of Rotary
Broadcast on 1197AM RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.30-8.00 pm. From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line at www.rphadelaide.org.au
1/9/15 - Dr. Philip Griffin (Flinders Medical Centre)
“A Surgical Project in Bhutan”
8/9/15 - PDG Alun Hughes (R.C. of Salisbury)
“Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children”
15/9/15 - PDG Barbara Wheatcroft (R.C. of Adelaide Parks
“Australian Rotary Health”
22/9/15 - Rtn. Michael Krelshem(R.C. of Eastwood)
“A Business Breakfast Program”
29/9/15 - PP Peter Fowler (R.C. of Burnside)
“Helena Goldie Hospital Update” (Solomon Islands)
9. Online District Directory
The ‘On-Line District Directory Download’ has been updated with Member contact corrections that we have received. If there are further corrections, please email the District Secretary with details. The Online District Directory will be updated every 3 months.
10. RI Convention
Book Early & Save for the Rotary International Convention Seoul 2016, 28th May – 1st June 2016, book online at www.riconvention.org
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
3 September 2015
10 September 2015
17 September 2015
Chairperson
Katina Jones
Fred Field
John Campbell
Attendance
Bob Buckerfield
Terry Rodoni
Colin Davies
Attendance
David Riggall
Graham Smith
Di Casey
Hosting
Deborah Wotherspoon
Chris Dibden
Tony Reade
Furniture
John Wotherspoon
Angus Tuck
Di Lane
Furniture
Geoff Bell
Deborah Wotherspoon
Chris Dibden
Invocation
Fred Field
John Campbell
Geoff Bell
Bottles/cans
Fred Field
Rob McLennan
Andrew Black
Rotaract roster
TBA
14/9 Rob McLennan
18/9 Richard Jarrett
Church roster
6/9 Not required
13/9 Andrew Black
TBA
Bread Roster
6/9 Richard Jarrett/David Riggall
13/9 Richard Jarrett/Terry Rodoni
20/9 Richard Jarrett/Carolyn Wigg
Members' Corner
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. Invocation: Recite Rotary or other invocation relating to Rotary and fellowship. 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. Members’ Corner: write for the Newsletter on a topic of your choice, particularly during the 3 weeks you appear here on the roster, but also anytime you have something to say. Rotaract, Church, Bread roster: Roster is for the Sunday/Monday after the meeting date. Rotaract: Meets alternate Mondays at 6pm (for a 630pm start) at the General HavelockHotel in Hutt Street. Church: Sundays, 5.30pm at Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St (Park via boom gate in Flinders St. from 5pm). Bread: Sundays, meet outside Romeo's, North Adelaide at 4:45pm
Members rostered for Thursday morning duty are asked to be in attendance by 6.45am
For apologies, please phone Dean Sullivan, Club Secretary 0409 514 022, or Bob Buckerfield on 8278 7615. Makeups count 13 days either side of each meeting.
Club Bank Account details: BSB 085-458, Account Number 20-505-9719
For good food, for good fellowship and the opportunity to serve through Rotary, we give thanks
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.
1... You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.
2... You haven't played Solitaire with real cards in years.
3... You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three..
4... You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5... Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6... You pull up in your own driveway and use your mobile phone, to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries...
7... Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen
8... Leaving the house without your mobile phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic, and you turn around to go and get it
9. You get up in the morning and go on line, before getting your coffee
10. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
