It was great to welcome back as guest speaker one of our former Rotarians of around 10 years ago - Stefan Neszpor. Stefan is a hypnotherapist and psychiatrist at his Parkside practice. He trained as a child psychiatrist and became increasingly interested in family systems and the impact of relationships on people's well being and self esteem.
His talk was entitled "Our Search for Meaning" and wove his talk on fear, feeling of security or insecurity and safety as well as coping with terrifying situations against the backdrop of his recent visit to the Dardanelles in Turkey and the fear that each World War I soldier would have experienced when fighting their way to shore and digging in to save their lives and those of their comrades.
With the battlefield lines ony 100 metres apart,Stefan explained the range of emotions that these men would have been feeling - and the immensity of his own emotion that took him by surprise when he visited the site almost 100 years later. Stefan talked of mateship, looking within, adaption and courage, grief, sorrow, sadness and alone-ness. While visiting the war graves, he talked with a Turkish man who had come to pay his respects to the men of both countries who lost their lives during the Anzac Cove battle. The Turkish man mentioned that in his small village, boys as young as 14yo had been conscripted to fight - and that only 6 of the 14 had returned. Loses were great on both sides - and Stefan said "in the worst of terror we see nobility, courage and humanity; the same as that exhibited by Rotarians" with RI's promotion of Peace Scholarships and Peace Charters. Stefan finished by showing images of the Lone Pine cemetery wall at Anzac Cove with this statement by Ataturk:
"Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives…
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well."
Other business:
* We announced that Miriam Silva would be undertaking additional surgery on her ankle in Melbourne last week and are pleased to say that after 1.5 hours of chiseling away, the doctors finally sewed up the ankle and Miriam will be spending the next two weeks in Melbourne before doctors will allow her on a plane to return home. Get well soon, Miriam.
The Port Lincoln Times recently published this wrap-up by Rotarian Greg Jones of the Rotary Club of Port Lincoln regarding the D9500 Rotary Conference.
ROTARY CONFERENCE 2015
The Rotary Conference for District 9500 was held in Port Lincoln during March 26th---29th, which was hailed by all as a great success. In excess of 300 Rotarians and ten Exchange Students attended from all over S Aust and Alice Springs --- Main Events and Business Sessions were held in the Nautilus Arts Complex, with its excellent facilities and upgraded Audio Visual Equipment. The Conference was a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Port Lincoln and the Adelaide Light Rotary Club, excellent Guest Speakers at the Conference included Dr Gill Hicks – a survivor of the London Tube Bombings, and local prominent Business people.
Port Lincoln Rotary Club was assisted by many local Businesses and the City of Port Lincoln who combined to ensure a highly successful outcome for Rotary and the City – they are all gratefully thanked for their work .
The main Conference Dinner was held on Saturday night at the Leisure Centre, which was transformed into a Nautical Paradise with vessels from Stenross Maritime Museum and local Sailing boats ---- fishing net bedecked with International Rotary Banners provided a superb venue for 300 diners, and excellent food provided by Kris Bunder of Del Giorno’s Restaurant.
Port Lincoln Rotary is grateful the dedicated effort made by all Club Members, to ensure a wonderful outcome.
A final BBQ for 200 Rotarians was held at Puckridge Park was held in perfect Autumn Weather overlooking Port Lincoln, which was displayed at its best.
The next Rotary Conference will be held in the Barossa Valley in 2016.
1. Clare Art Show Opening on May 15th Clare Rotary Club Art Show, being run in conjunction with the Clare Wine and Gourmet Weekend. The Gala Opening to be held at 6pm Friday 15th May in Clare Town Hall - tickets $15 each. Entries to the Clare Rotary Art Show (May 15-21) are now being received. Check Clare Rotary face book page for detailsThe exhibition will remain open for the following week.
2. Rotary Leadership Institute
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a fast-paced course, now offered over two days on one weekend. It aims to consolidate leadership skills of participants and to increase understanding of Rotary.
The second RLI Course for this Rotary year is a Joint District 9500/9520 Course and will be held on
Saturday May 23 & Sunday May 24 from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm at Blackfriars Priory School, Prospect.
Cost: $180.00
Each club is encouraged to sponsor someone each year! For more information see the District 9500 Website at
3. District 9500 Facebook
When was the last time you had a look at our District Facebook site? Time to visit it and see some great photos of last week’s PETS and DTA meetings at St Michael’s College posted by our Facebook coordinator Graham Fussen.
The Rotary Club of Adelaide has joined forces with Surf Lifesaving SA to conduct Trailblazer by the Sea on Sunday May 3, 2015. This is an exciting even for keen runners right through to families who just simply want a family fun walk. The various stages and team events will finish at Henley Square near the Surf Lifesaving Club. RCoA is happy to hear from other Rotary Clubs who might like to assist and or work with their local SLSSA Club. Please help spread the word to as many people as you can. A date claimer is in the DG newsletter.
5. Rotary Success Conference and Youth Summit
RIDE Noel Trevaskis would like to invite all Rotarians to the 2015 Rotary Success Conference and Youth Summit which will be held at the Hellenic Club, Canberra on 5 – 6 September 2015. This conference is an affordable conference as the price of $120 per person covers, morning teas, lunch, afternoon tea and the Saturday night dinner. It will commence at 8.30am on the Saturday morning and conclude at 12.30pm on the Sunday. Full details are in the DG Newsletter.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
23 April 2015
30 April 2015
7 May 2015
Chairperson
David Riggall
Graham Smith
Di Casey
Attendance
Deborah Wotherspoon
Chris Dibden
Tony Reade
Attendance
John Wotherspoon
Angus Tuck
Paul Richardson
Hosting
Andrew Black
Phil Harding
Barry Grear
Furniture
Dean Sullivan
Rohan Richards
Geoff bell
Furniture
John Karran
Kym Pedler
Phil Harding
Invocation
Phil Harding
David Rowe
John Karran
Bottles/cans
Andrew Black
Dean Sullivan
Graham Smith
Rotaract roster
Not required
Not required
Nil required
Church roster
Bruce McDonald 26/4/15
Not required
Nil Required
Bread Roster
David Rowe/Graham Smith 26/4/15
Vinda Kong/Richard Jarrett 3/5/15
Carolyn Wigg/Rohan Richards 10/5/15
Members' Corner
Chairman: meets/ greets speaker for the meeting; introduces and thanks 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; ticket books); register member payments/ apologies/ guests. Hosting: set up name badges display; welcome all at the door; ensure speaker and guests are introduced to appropriate persons. Furniture: flags; banner display; raffle balls; collection boxes; Rotary theme banner; S-A gong and hammer; lectern position before and returned after the meeting. Toshiba laptop set up – Connect to projector. Switch on. Hold function key & press F5 twice. Invocation: reciting 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 Havelock Hotel in Hutt Street. Church: Sundays, 530pm at Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St (Park via boom gate in Flinders St. from 5pm).
Members rostered for duty are asked to be in attendance by 6.45 a.m.
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.
So two Irishmen are traveling to Australia. Before they leave home, one of their dads gives them both a bit of advice: "You watch them Aussie cab drivers. They'll rob you blind. Don't you go paying them what they ask. You haggle."
At the Sydney airport, the Irishmen catch a cab to their hotel. When they reach their destination, the cabbie says, "That'll be twenty dollars, lads."
"Oh no you don't! My dad warned me about you. You'll only be getting fifteen dollars from me," says one of the men. "And you'll only be getting fifteen from me too," adds the other.
