Our Last Meeting
Venue: Damien on Fisher
Event: TocH (Guest Speakers: Adam Hooper & Dana O'Brien)
Guests: Adam Hooper, Dana O'Brien (TocH), Jenny Reeves (Phil Hoffman), Charli Booth, Evie Booth.
Attendance: 23 Members
The meeting was opened at 6.30pm.
Vale Kenneth James Daly (17 01 1930 - 09 07 2019)
Members of the club joined wife Pauline, members of the family and friends at the service to celebrate the life of Ken, a long serving member of our club. There were many Rotarians present, who had known Ken through his Rotary membership. Ken was a giver in life and worked hard to support family and friends through his career, his association with Rotary and his love of sport, particularly soccer. Bob Mills was asked to speak of Ken's Rotary life and I have included his reminiscences below:
"Ken commenced his service to the Rotary Club of Unley in June 1972 when the President, Keith Pearce, inducted him into the Club.
His classification was ‘French Polishing’ with the business of K J & P M Daly situated at 221A Unley Road, Malvern.
He first served on the Vocational Committee, was one of 79 Members and the Meetings were held at the Sturt Clubrooms on a Thursday night.
Over the years his service blossomed and expanded and he served on all Committees, many of them as Chairman, and also as a Director on the Board.
In 1980/1981 he very ably led and inspired the Members as President.
Having only been in the Club for six months, I learnt and remembered a lot from Ken that year about the aims and ideals of Rotary. I also remember one of the speakers that year – Dr. David David from the Cranio-Facial Unit at the RAH. When he had finished showing the very graphic and gruesome slides of his life-changing work and the lights came back on a number of Members were either a shade of green or had left the room for a glass of water.
The Club’s major and consistent fundraising source is the Thrift Shop, which was started in 1973 on a temporary basis in two rooms of the Unley Council’s Institute building on Glen Osmond Road.Shifts to the Arkaba Shopping Centre and Unley Road followed. He was Chairman of the Thrift Shop Committee for ten years in the 1980’s and his involvement brought about increased income for the Club. He continued working in the Shop until recently.
Ken was a prime mover of the annual community
fundraising fetes held for many years in the Soldiers Memorial Gardens or on Unley Oval. More recently he has been a regular member of the sausage sizzle team at Bunnings and at the Detmold business premises.
He even found time to serve on the International Projects Advisory Committee and the World Community Service Committee at the District level.
In his role as District Governor’s Special Representative, he played a significant role in the formation of the Rotary Club of Hyde Park in 1983, a lasting memorial of his service.
He continued his involvement with the Hyde Park Club when he joined four of their Members and became part of a team of eight Rotarians on a 13 day Fourth Avenue in Motion project at a school in New Guinea where they erected a 10metre by 8metre two-story duplex unit. One of Ken’s jobs was to organize students into a team to panel-beat all of the external cladding. At the end of the project the Rotarians had gained unforgettable camaraderie and agreed that it was a wonderful educational experience expressing the very purpose of Rotary.
One of his favourite social events was the annual sheep-station lawn bowls match against the Rotary Club of Mitcham. Unfortunately, despite his very good skills as a bowler we often came second!
His service to the Club and the broader areas of Rotary International over many years warranted special acknowledgement.
At the Police Officer of the Year dinner in 1986 he became the tenth Member of the Club to be awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of his service and in 1998 for his continued service he became the fourth Member to be awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Sapphire Pin.
While Ken was busy with all of his Rotary activities, his wife Pauline provided tremendous support for him, as well as to many of the Club’s fundraising events. She was a very active member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was involved with the commencement of the Thrift Shop in 1973 where she was a volunteer for 36 years, including ten years at the helm.
For her outstanding contributions to the Club and the Community she was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 1987.
Somehow, Ken and Pauline managed to find the time to be involved in hosting most of the exchange students that came to the Club and many of these became lifelong friends, remaining in contact over the years.
Ken was a dedicated and much respected Rotarian for forty-seven years, predominantly as a very active Member and latterly as an Honorary Member.
He was always the first to volunteer for any task; he was a do-er, and an active participant in many of the Club’s activities.
‘Service above Self’ is the principal motto of Rotary as it best explains the philosophy of unselfish service and Ken’s commitment to improving the lifestyle and welfare of other people living in the local and international communities exemplified that ideal.
Well-done Ken. Rest in Peace”
President Jason's Announcements
Welcome Back Vera Holt, Marlene Small and Ken Haines
Jason advised that Christina Way had taken on the role of collecting postage stamps, previously this was managed by a Rotarian in NSW. Christina would welcome donations of stamps from members, their family and friends.
Let the club know that Mavis Martin was having cataract operations over the coming weeks and should be able to see her way to returning to the club soon.
Jason advised that there would be a short Board meeting following this meeting
Last week we promised to include the proposal received from Phil Hoffman Travel, so here it is:
TocH and Openlight
Adam Hooper and Dana O'Brien were introduced by Robyn Carnachan. Adam is the CEO of TocH for the Southern Region and Dana is the Marketing and Engagement Manager.
Toc H is a volunteer movement dedicated to building friendships and offering service throughout the community. Our work is designed to help the disadvantaged and marginalised; and to break down the barriers that divide people from one another.
The origins of Toc H can be traced back to the battlefields of the Ypres Salient in Belgium during World War I – to Messines, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Passchendaele and Ypres. It was on these fields that tens of thousands of young men lost their lives: men from Great Britain and from countries which had been part of the British Empire – Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the West Indies, India, and South Africa. Early in the War, it became evident that something had to be done, especially for those returning from the Front Lines, something that would take their minds off the tragedies of death and destruction which daily surrounded them. There needed to be somewhere they could go, to rest the body and to refresh the soul.
n 1915 the Reverend P. B. Clayton was appointed to be one of the Chaplains to the British Forces serving in the area. He was born in Maryborough in Queensland on the 12th December 1885, but his parents moved back to England when he was still an infant. It was there that he grew up and received his education. He was known affectionately as ‘Tubby’ because of his stature – he was short and rather rotund.
Once he settled down to life in the Army in the Ypres Salient he set about ministering to those who were on their way to the Front Lines and to those returning from them: the survivors of the horrors of trench warfare and the mud and slush of Flanders Fields. To do this he needed a base from which to operate and he found this in a three-storied white building in Gassthuistraat in Poperinge. One of his closest friends was Lieutenant Gilbert Talbot of the Rifle Brigade who was killed on the 30th July 1915 just to the east of Ypres, and the decision was made to call the house – ‘Talbot House - in his memory. It provided accommodation and opportunities for reading, letter writing, relaxing in the garden or joining in the many concerts which Tubby and his staff organised.
Above all, however, it was a place in which everyone was welcome, in which there were much fun and laughter and in which real and lasting friendships were formed. Friendships develop often when people find themselves having to cope in very difficult situations and the Western Front in this part of Belgium was one such place. Everyone who entered through the door at Talbot House was greeted with a smile and a firm handshake. Right from the beginning, Talbot House was unique and this was evident from a sign displayed within it which read: "‘All rank abandon, ye that enter here." It was a true ‘'Everyman’s Club.’ Tubby’s great sense of humour pervaded the whole place, and for many, it was a home away from home.
TocH is derived from "Talbot House, Toc being the signals alphbet for the letter T(albot)and the H is for House
Being a member of Toc H in today’s world involves:
- Caring for people
- Face to face contact with people
- Talking to people
- Sharing people’s joys and sorrows
- Giving generously of time
- Listening to what people have to say
- Being open and honest and not wearing masks
The above is taken from the Toc H website and talks about the origins of the movement.
Adam opened the presentation advising that their Purpose is to strengthen communities through service, their Vision is a future where communities are built through service and their Mission is to provide an environment where meaningful services are created to contribute to all of society.
Openlight is their new initiative. They provide a range of services, camps for children aged between 6 and 11 years who may be adversely affected in the community. Adam had just returned from a weekend winter camp.
Dana spoke on the camps. These are based in Victor Harbor and cost between $250 and $350 per attending child.
The organisation has a large support team of volunteers, many of whom are University students who are studying education.
The focus of the camps are for the kids to have lots of fun but structured to encourge and support self help.
Unley Rotary has been supporting the group through Community Service and have provide games equipment and bikes, the photographs below show members attending the Victor Harbor premises.
At the end of their talk, Robyn thanked both Adam and Dana, who also presented some paintings completed by the children at the camp to say thanks for the donations.
SPOTS
- Jerry Casburn spoke on Ken Daly's funeral which was well attended by members of vour club and many Rotarians from other clubs who had known Ken. Bob Mills was asked to provide a eulogy referring to Ken's time in Rotary.
- Heather Kilsby let everyone know that Pam Trimmer had returned home but was still convalescing after five weeks in hospital. The club wished Pam well.
- Rhonda Hoare advised changes to the next week's meeting, Rose Linh Le will be talking about her experience on the recent Group Study Exchange to the USA.
Rhonda also reminded the club that the following week we would be celebrating Christmas in July with a special cake baked by Rhonda as part of the meal and another being baked by Ken
Haines. Club members were asked to wear a Santa or similarly festive hat. There will a raffle and
the funds raised will be donated to "Little Heroes"
Finale
Fay Reid won the cards with a 10 of Spades.
Sorel Coward spent a happy dollar having been given advice about putting on personal attire which didn't aggravate her rotator cuff, Dennis Liddle displayed his joy as a fire bug having found in Bunnings a kit which makes lighting a fire easy.
Jason closed the meeting at 7.59pm.
Rotary News
Holger Knaack selected to be 2020-21 Rotary International president
Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, has been
selected to serve as president of Rotary International in 2020-21.
The Nominating Committee’s decision follows the resignation last month of President-nominee Sushil Gupta due to health reasons. Knaack will officially become president-nominee if no other candidates challenge him by 31 May.
To build a stronger membership, Knaack says Rotary must focus on increasing the number of female members and transitioning Rotaractors into Rotarians.
Knaack believes that the People of Action campaign offers new public awareness possibilities for Rotary. “This campaign conveys our global image while still respecting differences in regions and cultures,” he says.
A Rotary member since 1992, Knaack has served Rotary as treasurer, director, moderator, member and chair of several committees, representative for the Council on Legislation, zone coordinator, training leader, and district governor.
He is an endowment/major gifts adviser and co-chair of the Host Organization Committee for the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg.
Knaack is the CEO of Knaack KG, a real estate company. He was previously a partner and general manager of Knaack Enterprises, a 125-year-old family business.
He is a founding member of the Civic Foundation of the City of Ratzeburg and served as president of the Golf-Club Gut Grambek. Knaack is also the founder and chair of the Karl Adam Foundation.
Knaack and his wife, Susanne, are Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation and members of the Bequest Society.
Our Upcoming Meetings
NEXT MAIN CLUB EVENT IS CHRISTMAS IN JULY ON THE 30TH
Tuesday 23 July 2019 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speakers: Group Study Exchange - Rose Linh Le
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Rajat Nagpal & John Peacham
Tuesday 30 July 2019 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Event: Christmas in July ($34 pp for Turkey Dinner and Fruit Pudding)
Performance by Choir Vocalize
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Fay Reid & John Russell
Tuesday 6 August 2019 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speakers: Young Adelaide Voices SING - Christie Anderson
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Fay Reid & John Russell
Apologies to: Sorel Coward by e-mail sorel@sorelcoward.com.au or 0408 406 558
Meeting Enquiries to: Secretary Vera Holt on 0412 071 208 or email to unley.secretary@rotaryclub.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
Week 1: 3 August 2019
Early: Vera Holt & Jerry Casburn | Late: Robyn Carnachan & Rachel Harding
Week 2: 10 August 2019
Early: Greg Mcleod & ??| Late: Wendy Andrews & Heather Kilsby
Week 3: 20 July 2019
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Ken Haines
Week 4: 27 July 2019
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Rhonda Hoare & Jason Booth
Week 5: 31 August 2019
Early: Bob Mullins & Wendy Andrews | Late: Jerry Casburn & Reno Elms
Rotarians, who are unable to attend as rostered, please arrange a swap or as a very last resort contact: Pam Trimmer (T) 8293 2612; (M) 0415 238 333; e-mail: pamela.trimmer@bigpond.com
Bunnings Mile End Barbeque
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
Next Date: Monday 29 July.
Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm
The next Mitre 10 BBQ (now first Saturday of each month) will be on 6 July
The Tale End.……
A blonde and a redhead have a ranch. They have just lost their bull. The women need to buy another, but only have $500. The redhead tells the blonde, "I will go to the market and see if I can find one for under that amount. If I can, I will send you a telegram." She goes to the market and finds one for $499. Having only one dollar left, she goes to the telegraph office and finds out that it costs one dollar per word. She is stumped on how to tell the blonde to bring the truck and trailer. Finally, she tells the telegraph operator to send the word "comfortable." Skeptical, the operator asks, "How will she know to come with the trailer from just that word?" The redhead replies, "She's a blonde so she reads slow: 'Come for ta bull.'"
A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached GOONOO GOONOO, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waiter, "Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?" He leaned over the counter and said, "Burrr-gerrr Kiiing."
