Yvette kindly presided over last week’s meeting while I was away in Bali. Bali is graciously welcoming as ever though the gentle Balinese suffered badly over the past 30 months of COVID restrictions. They're heavily dependent upon tourism but fortunately their cheer endures as their visitors gradually return.
Yvette gave me an excellent summary of last week which I include below:
Hat Day Recap
Last week’s meeting was held in the hotel’s dining room instead of our usual meeting room as we had under 15 attendees, but the hotel staff set up our table for 11 away from other diners. This worked really well, and we were able to choose from the menu and pay for whatever meal choice we craved that day.
It was a break from our usual and a lot more casual with lots of laughter, and got the thumbs up from attendees. It was also “Lift the Lid” Day where we shine the light on mental health and Australian Rotary Health’s efforts to fund research projects, fellowships and PhD scholarships focused on preventative and curative solutions to mental illness in young Australians as well as general health areas.
The ARH is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia, where sadly, 1 in 5 Australians will suffer one form of mental health issue in any year. It’s great to know that our wearing of hats and $5 per person donation will result in 100% of our donations directed to research projects. This resulted in $75 going towards ARH’s coffers (with two donations coming from non-attendees Paul Ensor and Katey, as well). Acting President Yvette handed out an ARH information sheet she cobbled together as well as the ARH Summer Wine Fundraiser forms to order whites, reds and sparkling wines prior to Christmas to help raise even more funds for research.
The range of hats – and their stories – were inspiring. From Margie’s witches’ hat with Victorian brooch to Fred’s stiff Canadian train conductor’s hat; Brian’s “Baker Boy” style cap was purchased in Ireland where the Titanic left its last port of call, and Fatemeh’s first sun hat was purchased in Sydney when she landed in Australia. Beanies were popular with Stuart and Richard (both purchased overseas with interesting stories) and Yvette and Carol wore “Melbourne Cup” type numbers. Barry’s French beret was jaunty, and Elaine doubled her donation as she found she doesn’t own a hat!
Members were encouraged to come along to a Cuppa Conversation on 24 October at Hutt Street’s Cibo Café, and our 27 October evening dinner at the Naval Military and Air Force Club, Hutt Street for our club consultation meeting.
Otherwise, Di seeks volunteers for our next Mile End Bunnings BBQ on Monday 14 November - it’s not a public holiday, so employed members can’t help but can socialise at this Saturday’s ‘Cuppa Conversation’ at CIBO in Hutt St. Kirsti has our next Fred’s Van under control for Wednesday 26 October and Bruce is back with a new European outlook… which he says may linger for a while yet! Meanwhile, Rob is sunning himself on Sydney’s Palm Beach and avoiding the floods!
Thursday 27 October is a Club Consultation dinner meeting at the Naval, Military and Air Force Club on the corner of Hutt and Angas St. It’s a chance to cover all our Club's activities, so please let Di know if you can come. There’s a ‘Coffee Conversation’ 9:30am this Thursday 20 October at White Picket café.
Message from PDG John Campbell - Director, Australian Rotary Health
Based on previous successes, our District 9510 ARH Committeehas again organised aSpring Wine Offer which has many benefits.
Our extensive list gives you and your friends access to quality branded wines that most likely you already purchase from an outlet, but through our order, the prices are heavily reduced.
The benefit to the purchasers is reduced price.
The benefit to ARH is that based on orders, our wine merchant will donate to Australian Rotary Health - $36 per dozen of labelled wines, and $24 per dozen for cleanskins.
The benefit to your Club is that the orders will be matched to the respective Rotary Clubs that have participated in this campaign, and ARH will record your Club’s share of that donation as part of your ARH fundraising this year.
The orders will close on 7th November, 2022, so please ensure that the completed orders are returned to me by email to john@jcampbell.com.au by that date. We expect that your orders will be available for pick-up on Monday 21st November 2022.
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility
20 October - 9.30am
27 October 2022 - 6pm
Naval, Military & Air-force Club
3 November - 9.30am
Chairperson
Coffee Conversation
Paul Ensor
Coffee Conversation
Attendance
Angus Tuck
White Picket Cafe
White Picket Cafe
Furniture/Hosting
Fatemeh Zarei
Bottles/ cans
Di Lane
Dean Sullivan
Fred Field
Bread run
Rob McLennan (23/10)
Rob McLennan (30/10)
? Liz Tilley (6/11)
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 Cumberland Arms Hotel, 205 Waymouth St. Adelaide. 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 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.
Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical.
My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high, I'd gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot.
My doctor said eating right doesn't have to be complicated and it would solve my physical problems. He said just think in colours; Fill your plate with bright colours; greens, yellows, reds, etc.
I went right home and ate an entire bowl of M&M's and sure enough, I felt better immediately.
