Speaker:   Jo Baxter

Come and hear from Jo, our member about the Rotary Action Group's Activities.

Substance abuse and addiction of illicit drugs is a global problem and can only be addressed by the joint efforts of all worldwide organizations including governments. 

In a combined, structured and sustained action, the mission of the Rotarian Action Group for Addiction Prevention is to strengthen those efforts by organizing an international group of Rotary specialists and activists to develop constructive plans of action to be used to initiate prevention of addiction and illicit drugs. 

Within Rotary the group will work to inform, stimulate, support and advise clubs and districts how to tackle the problem in a structural long-term manner, with vision and a strategy. They will offer Rotarians a quarterly newsletter, website and opportunities to interact and share ideas for awareness and prevention at conferences and conventions.

On Wednesday the 18th we have a Fund Raising BBQ at the Memorial Gardens.  Ken Haines and Paul Duke will be in attendance.  We need a coluple more volunteers to help with food preparation, cooking and serving.

Please advise Jerry by phone (0407 646 396) if you can help, soonest.

Attached is a run sheet for the event.

Speaker:       Mish Simpson

This year the Community Group is supporting SKER (Souther Koala and Echidna Rescue).  Further details can be found at https://www.sker.org.au/.

The unit receives no government funding.  Mish will speak about their activities.

Each year the Variety SA club provide a day at the Adelaide Zoo for the children at selected Special Needs Schools in the Adelaide region. They have moved from having one event covering all ages to two events in the year.

We need as many members as possible to help with the event.  Parking will be arranged at the Torrens PArade Ground and a code for entry will be provided nearer the event.  

If you cn help please accept the invitation.

Speaker:    David Middleton

Come and hear our own member David talking about investing.A completely unique guide to investing your hard-earned loot, Kissing the Frog translates the mystifying language of money into the language of classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes. the Butcher, the Baker and the Candlestick Maker are perfect mentors for identifying a profitable business and buying shares as investments, while Old King Cole is the perfect tale to simplify the benefits of direct investment versus mutual funds. Meanwhile, the three Little Pigs know all there is to know about building up a property investment portfolio! the myth of investing is simplified with a little fairytale magic.

Come along and join us on for a brief history lesson of the Goodwood region and its surroundings with Bronte Harrington.

Delve into the early days through Bronte’s captivating stories and experiences. Discover what life was like before the establishments of shops, railway, subway and the orphanage.

Retired Colonel Steve Larkin will be presentiong the history of the 27th Brigade from Unley in World War 1

The Ears have it - Presentation by Senior Audiologist Karen Short who has a passion for making a difference to adults and children with a hearing loss. A strong interest in educating people on the importance of hearing health; with a goal to make a positive impact on the health of my community.

Join us for a inaugaral event as The Rotary Club Of Unley recognises local Teachers for thier unwavering commitments to excellence in teaching.

 Please note that as well as registering for the event it is important for catering purposes due the number of Teachers and guests who will also be in attendance that you pre-order and pay for your meals as outlined in the letter that Secretary Greg sent out last week.

Aysa Khojesteh will be presenting her experiences as part of the Rotary Youth Sailing Challend and Sailing ship One and All

AND With the assistance of interviewer Christina Way, Rober Freake will be presenting behind the badge

Nic Jeffries presents SA Youth Orchestra

Each year SA Youth Orchestras provides world-class development programs and career pathways for South Australia’s brightest young emerging musicians. 

From primary through to university; from junior to senior ensembles and beyond, we encourage a lifelong interest in and love of music and to give musicians the opportunities to develop to their maximum potential.

Members enjoy weekly rehearsals, coaching and tutorials by leading musicians, along with other special arts activities.  All orchestras and ensembles perform in public concerts, along with schools and community concerts around Adelaide and regional areas.

Ian cox will be telling us all about the work of Anglicare

What's the Plan. Get involved

Club meeting for commitees and individuals to talk about what has been achieved so far this Rotary year and what actions events are planned for remaining Rotary year.

We welcome your ideas/thoughts fot future activities.

Karen Short and Nicole Eglinton are back to present part 2 The effect of traumatic brain injury hearing

Final planning for carols, lolly bagging and possibly a guest speaker

Join us for the Unley Rotary Club Xmas party / dinner

Please refer to the email sent out earlier.

Leanne Hill from Workforce Australia will present Labour Market and Workforce challenges

Leanne's role is funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the intent is to be a conduit for businesses, community, employment agencies and training organisations to essentially find local solutions.

Each region has a local jobs and skills taskforce who help inform the priorities in the region. Leanne's Taskforce is made up of key stakeholders from across the region.  These Taskforce inform the key priorities, which are outlined in a Local Jobs plan, which is regularly reviewed. 

Leanne's region (Adelaide South)  encompasses 17 council areas from Prospect to KI.

The presentationwill be around current labour market, potential solutions and different ideas around workforce challenges and some information about other avenues they may not have thought of including particular incentives and subsidies they may be eligible for.

Leanne is an Unley local - and works closely with the team at the Council.

Welcome to 2025,

In the tradition of first meetings for the calender year and to ease back back into it, our first meeting will be a BYO picnic meeting at Heywood park in Unley park.

Address: Addiscombe Place, Unley park

There is an electric BBQ and toilet facilities at the park and plenty of open space for us to set up.

Bring your chairs, tables, picnic rugs food and drinks. Even bring games if you feel fit and competitive enough.

Official start time is 6pm but you can certainly come earlier if you want.

Follow up the progress of young Charlie Nelson, our Romac  patient with his mother Rachel. Charlie has been in Adelaide since September 2024 and has had three operations to correct his clubfoot. His left foot is now straight and he is starting to weight  bear on it. It is anticipated he will be returning to Vanuatu in early February. This should prove to be an interesting night with the option of following up on other Romac patients that we have had in the last 12 months.

Sorry for the late email but I have been somewhat engaged.

Important!

Join us for the Annual General meeting and status reports and plans for rest of Rotary Year

Have you say.

We are having a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Prospect.

Joint meetind were a regular occurence about 6 years ago but have fallen off for some reason.

So for this meeting joint meetings are back.

Learn about another club, thier people, projects, and events.

Leanne Hill is an employment facilitator for Workforce Australia

Leanne's role funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the intent is to be a conduit for businesses, community, employment agencies and training organisations to essentially find local solutions.

Each region has a local jobs and skills taskforce who help inform the priorities in the region.Leanne's Taskforce is made up of key stakeholders from across the region.  These Taskforce inform the key priorities, which are outlined in a Local Jobs plan, which is regularly reviewed. 

Leanne's region (Adelaide South)  encompasses 17 council areas from Prospect to KI.

Gerry Greenway will present the longest walk in Australia

Colin Twelftree will be telling us about Dental volunteering in Vietnam.

In 2019 after for almost 25 years,the leader of our South Australian Dental Team, Dr Colin Twelftree OAM stood down due to his retirement. . His accomplishments in the field of dentistry in Vietnam are unparalleled.

Colin participated in the CMF before being called up and subsequently posted to Vietnam. Following his National Service, he later re-joined the CMF.

In 1996, Colin, with a colleague made his first Dental Aid trip to Vietnam. Jointly they extracted 600 teeth to relieve pain!!

Later a Dental Clinic was established in Long Tan and Colin devised a plan to make sure every child within the immediate area would start life with a healthy set of permanent teeth. A goal that was accomplished. He then extended the service to cover the Long Hai and Vung Tau areas.