Castello's Cucina, 123 Fisher Street, Fullarton SA
President John Peacham 0431 618 359
Next week we are workforcing
Last Meeting
Venue: Castello's Cucina
Event: AGM
Guests: Rob's assistants Joanne and Noel
Attendance: 26 members 2 guests
Welcome
President John sprang an early start (very unusual) and thanked those who had helped with the Australia Day and Bunnings BBQs in very warm conditions - close to $2000 was raised. He then adjourned the meeting and handed over to Secretary Greg McLeod for the conduct of the AGM
AGM
Greg announced the following postions had been filled for 2025/26.
President - Rhonda Hoare
Immediate Past President - John Peacham
Vice President and Club Service Director - Jerry Casburn
Secretary - Greg McLeod
Treasurer - Brenton Judge
Vocational Service Director - Chris Davis
Community Service Director - Vivienne Wood
International Service Director - Paul Duke
Youth and New Generation Service Director - Marie Rothe
The position of President Elect remains unfilled
Discussions followed on a range of topics:
Balance sheet and budget should be presented to club members each year.
Website updating and wider utilisation of club runner requires more members to be trained and given the responsibility.
Membership nurturing needs to be given higher priority. It is intended that Virginia will receive additional help.
Stronger community advertising through better apparel eg black T shirts from RDU.
Greater cooperation with other clubs in the Community Group.
Need to revisit the Carols. Garry expressed concern that last year's Carols did not attract a larger crowd. The concept and timing needs to be thoroughly analysed.
Rotary's Service above Self imprimatur perhaps needs to be changed to People of Action.
President John mentioned he would be inviting the president of RC Blackwood to talk about their survival kit program in which our club may be interested in participating.
The AGM closed at 7.10pm and normal proceedings resumed.
Spots
President John reflected that the organisation of the two weekend BBQs had been exhausting. It illustrated the enormous effort put in by Jerry......we miss him! There needs to be a wider spread of the workload. Ken has been the other mainstay.....he can no longer be expected to carry BBQ equipment!
The new manager at Living Choice requires a contribution for the use of our meeting room and a $2pp surcharge is being applied to the meals.
Paul Duke our program director needs help with selection of guest speakers.....his list of personal contacts is exhausted. [Editor's note.....we have been treated to an array of brilliant speakers......well done Paul] President John urges service directors to have representatives from their projects present to the club.
Finale
V for victory......Vivienne and Valerie scooped the raffles pool.
The meeting closed in a timely fashion
Rogues Gallery
Australia Day nosh-up at the Memorial Gardens with Mayor Michael, resplendent in blue, testing his survival skills with our food.....
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS
What you should know about quantum science and Rotary
Posted on
Manouchehr Shamsrizi holding a quantum sensor at Germany’s Ferdinand-Braun-Institute, December 2024.
By Manouchehr Shamsrizi, Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley
As a longtime member of Rotaract in Germany and now as a member of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley, I have consistently witnessed the profound impact of scientific and technological advancements and their translation into (social) entrepreneurship for humanity, notably Rotary’s areas of focus. I have seen these things as well in my professional role as a startup founder and currently as co-director of leap.berlin, Germany’s capital hub for quantum technology initiated by the “Berlin University Alliance.”
It is thus no surprise to me that Rotary collaborates closely with Ashoka, the world’s largest and one of the most important organizations for social entrepreneurship. Our collaboration with the United Nations dates back to its founding. As Professor Klaus-Heinrich Standke recently highlighted:
“Rotary has maintained close relations with the UN since its inception. Of all the NGOs accredited to the UN, Rotary holds the highest consultative status.”
Year of Quantum Science and Technology
On 7 June 2024 the UN declared 2025 as “The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology,” aiming “to use the occasion of 100 years of quantum mechanics in 2025 to help raise public awareness of the importance and impact of quantum science and applications on all aspects of lif.”
Rotary’s (potential) role in quantum technology
Rotary clubs worldwide and members in various professions can use this opportunity to educate themselves about the opportunities and risks of quantum technologies. I believe it’s crucial for Rotary to engage in these developments, as significant developments in business, politics, philanthropy, and beyond will increasingly intersect with current and future quantum technologies.
Two recent publications by the World Economic Forum are particularly suitable for making these considerations comprehensible: “Embracing the Quantum Economy: A Pathway for Business Leaders” explores the impact of quantum technologies on various industries and outlines strategic steps for businesses to get started with these technologies. “Quantum for Society: Meeting the Ambition of the SDGs” meanwhile highlights the significant potential of quantum technologies for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which we as Rotarians actively support.
There is high likelihood that a club member – a scientist, an entrepreneur, a policy adviser? – can provide insights on this topic for your club. There are also many potential partners who you can engage with to discuss these matters with your local community in 2025.
Importance of local engagement
Different economic, research, and political ecosystems engage with different aspects of quantum technology, such as quantum sensing, quantum communication, or the more publicly discussed quantum computing. But all these systems would greatly benefit from the involvement of local Rotary clubs, serving as forums for discussion and leveraging Rotary’s unique interdisciplinary, cross-sector, and long-term network.
Rotarians can significantly shape the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.” I am personally convinced that a Rotary influence would be a valuable and desirable contribution to the future of quantum technologies and their impact on humanity.
Rotary partner, Ashoka, facilitates a global network of social entrepreneurs and provides opportunities and resources to empower everyone as a changemaker. Learn more at https://www.ashoka.org/.
Coffee Chat at Impressa, Unley Shopping Centre
10.30 am on the first Friday of the month is good for a chat with Rotary friends and a caffeine fix - Next one is Friday 7 February 2025
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 4 February 2025 6 for 6.30pm Castello's Cucina
Guest Speaker: Leanne Hill Workforce Facilitation
Welcoming team: Patsy Beckett & Valerie Bonython
Tuesday 11 February 2025 6 for 6.30pm Castello's Cucina
Guest Speaker: Gerry Greenway The Longest Walk in Australia
Welcoming team: Patsy Beckett & Valerie Bonython
Apologies and Meeting Enquiries to: Secretary Greg McLeod on 0417 811 838 or email to secretary@unleyrotary.org.au
Venue Set-up Enquiries to: Bulletin Editor Stephen Baker on 0403 687 015
Saturday Thrift Shop Roster
Early Shift: 10.00am to 1.00pm Late Shift: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Vera Holt & Rhonda Hoare
Week 4: 22 February 2025
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Ken Haines (Jason Booth) & Vera-Ann Stacy
Week 5:
Early: Bob Mullins & Wendy Andrews | Late: Virginia Cossid & Paul Duke
Rotarians, who are unable to attend as rostered, please arrange a swap or as a very last resort contact: Vivienne Wood 0408 819 630; e-mail: vwood@ozemail.com.au
Mitre 10 and Bunnings Barbeques
The Mitre 10 BBQs are the first and third Saturdays of each month. Morning shift 8.30am - 12 noon; afternoon shift 12.00 - 3.30pm, then clean-up.....next scheduled is Saturday 1 February 2025
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
We have been allocated the last Monday of each month, the next being Monday 24 February 2025
The Tale End.....
More Inspiration
Two little old ladies, Niamh and Tara, were sitting on a park bench outside the town hall in Limerick, where the annual flower show was in full swing.
Niamh, the shorter of the two, let out a dramatic sigh. Life is so boring these days, Tara. We never do anything fun anymore. I'll tell you what, if you give me 10 euro l'll strip off and streak through that flower show right now!
Tara's eyes widened in surprise, but then a mischievous grin spread across her face. She pulled a 10 eiro bill from her purse and waved it. Go on, then, Niamh. Let me see if you've still got it!
With a glint in her eye, Niamh began the slow and deliberate process of undressing. She grabbed a dried flower from a nearby display, stuck it between her teeth, and with as much flair as an old lady could muster, she shuffled through the flower show doors, bare as the day she was born.
Tara stayed on the bench, biting her lip to stifle her laughter as she listened to the chaos inside - gasps, cheers, and bursts of applause filled the air. Moments later, Niamh emerged, grinning from ear to ear, her clothes draped over one arm. She was flanked by a small crowd clapping and cheering her on.
Tara blinked in astonishment. What in the name of heaven happened in there?
Niamh gave her a sly wink and held up a crisp 100 euro bill. Turns out, I won first prize for the ˜Best Dried Arrangement!"
A wealthy old man was lying on his deathbed when it occurred to him that he had never made a will. So, he called his lawyer to help him draft one.
The next day, the lawyer arrived, and the old man said, "I want 25% of my money to go to charity. After all, I've taken so much; I should give something back."
"How generous of you," the lawyer replied. "I'll make sure that happens right away."
"I also want 25% to go to my son. He's been waiting for the day he could get his hands on my money," the old man added.
"Okay, I'll make sure he gets 25%," the lawyer responded.
"And the rest should go to my wife, on the condition that she remarries after I die," the old man said.
The lawyer, a bit puzzled, asked, "Okay, I'll make sure that happens. But may I ask why you want her to remarry? It's a rather unusual request."
The old man grinned and said, "I want to make sure at least one man regrets my death."
This email was sent by Stephen Baker
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Greg announced the following postions had been filled for 2025/26.
