At last Thursday night’s meeting we welcomed guest speaker Chris Davies from AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) who spoke on Future Energy Systems. AEMO manages electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia, helping to ensure Australians have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy.
Chris, who is Rob McLennan’s son-in-law, gave a great talk on existing and forecasted energy loads in South Australia and long-term renewable energy solutions. A very interesting subject for our Rotarians and visitors.
It was lovely to welcome Ian, Sheryl and their son Max to our Thursday night meeting. I love that Ian classifies himself as “Rotary curious”! Ian also joined us and participated in Saturday’s Cuppa Conversation at Seventy8 Café in Kent Town for migrants to meet, drink, network and practice their English conversation. Thanks to Maria for assisting at this meeting while Lili was visiting Melbourne to meet up with friends.
John Wotherspoon has departed for a month overseas in Europe traversing various walking trails; we wish him a safe and enjoyable trip. Over the past few months, John and Paul Jupp have been putting together a 3-Club joint submission for a $AUD70,000 water project in Timor Leste and that has now been submitted for a District Designated Grant and Global Grant.
This coming Thursday is a Coffee Catch-up at the White Picket Café.
Best wishes and have a great week. Yvette, President.
Much of this year's fundraising 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. Our Hither & Yon Grenache is now sold out, so a pallet of suitable shiraz won't 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.
Message from Eric Schmelling Chief Philanthropy Officer The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
We can play an essential role in ensuring that Rotary Foundation programs can continue to create positive and lasting change in our community and around the globe. One way you can help Rotary continue to do good in the world is to enroll in Rotary Direct, our Foundation's recurring giving program.
Last year, thanks to generous donors, our Foundation was able to fund more than 1,200 global grants, 480 district grants, and 105 disaster response grants to help communities in need. Rotary Direct is one of the easiest and most secure ways for our donors to support the Foundation: because contributions are automated, donors don't need to worry about sending cheques or remembering to make an annual contribution on time.
Rotary Direct saves time and reduces administrative costs. Monthly, quarterly, and annual gift options are available. Members can enroll at the Rotary Direct page, return a completed Rotary Direct enrollment form, or enroll by phone by calling the international office that serves their area.
Thank you for your dedication to Doing Good in the World.
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
Barry Grear, Paige Honor, Richard Jarrett, Kirsti Kankkunen, Lili Osario, Elaine Reade, Dean Sullivan, Don Tindale, Angus Tuck, Pat Welke, Fatemeh Zarei, Di Lane
Present
5
Attendance
Club Guests
Apologies
12
Chris Davies (guest speaker), Ian, Sheryl & Max Delaere
Leave of Absence
Club visits etc
Absent
10
Other activities
Leave of Absence
Cans & Bottles this week
Cans & Bottles YTD
$56.50
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
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.
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