In The Chair: President Carmel
Members: 15
Guests: None
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NOTE: The meeting this Thursday (10th April) will be a vocational visit to The Walnut farm at Yanco (Herrmann’s). See Director’s notes for details.
ALSO: Meeting the week after is on Wednesday 16th NOT Thursday 17th.
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AAIC
We watched a 7 minute video produced by the AAIC – Australian Anti Ice Campaign. This was followed by a discussion about whether this was something we might be interested in supporting. The general consensus was that we had insufficient information to judge at this time. Some more information is provided in a summary of the information from their website.
“The scale of methamphetamine (Ice) consumption in Australia is alarming. Australians collectively inject, ingest, or smoke over $20 million worth of Ice every single day.
The impact of Ice use on our communities, particularly among young people, is devastating. Young Australians are more likely to experiment with Ice and face a higher risk of developing problematic use. Beyond individual harm, Ice use significantly affects Australia’s youth in other ways:
- Neglect and abandonment by parents struggling with Ice addiction.
- A sharp rise in young children and newborns being removed from their homes by the Department of Child Safety.
- Serious and lasting health issues in babies born to Ice-addicted mothers.
The Australian Anti Ice Campaign (AAIC) addresses these challenges through Ice-specific education and support programs. Delivered by trained AAIC presenters and "lived experience buddies"—individuals like AAIC Founder and CEO Andre’a Simmons who have overcome Ice addiction and are in long-term recovery—these programs aim to reduce the harm caused by Ice.
To further this mission, AAIC has developed an innovative eBook—a dynamic, video-based educational tool designed to help parents start meaningful conversations with their teenage children about the dangers of Ice use.
Research from successful education programs run by the Australian and Western Australian governments highlights the effectiveness of using real recovery stories to engage young people and shift their attitudes toward Ice.
We are asking 100 community organisations to join us as Foundation Community Ambassadors. As Foundation Community Ambassadors, your organisation can make a difference by sharing the eBook link within your networks and local community. Additionally, a $500 contribution from each Foundation Community Ambassador will enable us to launch the eBook nationwide, expanding its reach and impact. Together, we can help protect the future of young Australians.
This eBook is a powerful video based educational tool, delivered by 11 people (pictured below) who have lived through the hell of Ice addiction or have had to deal with a loved one in Ice addiction.
Our objectives in launching the eBook are to:
- To educate Australians about the incredible dangers of using the drug Ice. Our message NOT EVEN ONCE!
- To equip people with an educational tool to inform others, particularly teenagers, in a conversation about the reality of Ice use and the risks of touching Ice even once.”
Further information can be obtained from these clickable links::
Our Community Ambassadors Program Information Memorandum fully describes the program, and the Executive Summary gives a one-page summary.
This video of a guest speaker presentation I gave recently to Hope Island Rotary Club is my best effort to explain the extent of the problem Ice presents and how your club can make a big difference.
If you could spare 25 minutes to view this video, that would be greatly appreciated.
This 7-minute video is a brief overview of the program and is provided as a less time-consuming option for you to view and explain the program to other members of your club.
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Brain Teaser – Word Puzzle
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Director’s Reports
- President Carmel
- Board meeting at the Munro’s on Wednesday 9th.
- Penny Paniz Art Prize opening 6pm Friday 11 April.
- Josh Clyne had the plaque from the Rotunda – not the rotary wheel.
- George
- Rotary Youth Exchange applications are now open.
- Barry
- Drummed up support for Market Day on Saturday 5th.
- Jennifer
- Reported that PETS was worthwhile.
- The Griffith Club 80th was a great affair.
- Matt (in absentia)
- A vocational visit has been set up at Peter and Katherine Hermann’s property at Yanco on Thursday 10th. We need to be on farm by 6pm to go through the processing of the nuts being harvested. The farm (Duxton Nuts) is on the left not far past the turn off to Yanco Institute travelling from Yanco to Narrandera. A meal will be arranged at either the Hydro or the Wade Hotel after the visit.
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Sergeant Session – George
George did what he does best. He demonstrated our weakness at Rotary matter and made considerable funds in the process. He asked each member what the Rotary month was in the month of our birthday. Unfortunately for the members, but, fortunately for the fines box, there were very few right answers.
The session was followed by some cross fines.
It was a very successful session.
The raffle was won by Alan.
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Market Day
The market day barbecue was held on Saturday 5th April. Once again, it was well supported by Rotarians.
It was a beautiful day – if a little chilly in the morning. It was probably a little better supported that the two previous days but more customers would be welcomed.
There were a few positive comments about the notice board explaining where the sausage money goes.
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The Repairman
A woman had a problem with her wardrobe door in the bedroom. Every time a bus passed outside the house; the door of the wardrobe would fall off.
She called a repairman to try to fix the problem.
The repairman came and saw that, indeed, the door did fall off every time the bus passed by.
“Okay!” said the repairman. “I’m going to step inside the wardrobe. You close the door behind me, and I’ll see if I can detect what the problem is.” So, he stepped inside the wardrobe and the wife closed the door behind him.
At this point, the husband suddenly arrived home to hear his wife in the bedroom talking to someone. He rushed upstairs and opened the wardrobe door.
He saw the repairman and shouted, “What the hell are you doing in there?”
The repairman meekly replied, “Well believe it or not, I’m waiting for a bus!”
A: Elevator out of order.
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