Rotary Royalty: DG David and Lyn Jones, PDG Tim and Bronwyn Klar; Briony Casburn (McLaren Vale) Honoraries Lindsay & Linda England, Rex Martin, Mavis Martin & Richard Taylor, Margaret and David Payne
Other Guests: Carolyn Power MP and Brad, Beverley Baker, Jane Coward, Stephen Heuzenroder, Bronwyn Kenny, Dominic Meehan, Maria Mills, Ali Mostaghim, Richard Peake, Haythem Raslan, Sam Webber
Attendance: 32 members 24 guests
Opening of the 85th Anniversary celebration
For those who enjoyed Cabaret and Chicago, this was the Hollywood.....lights low, spangled curtain, coloured strobing, and fabulous table set ups.....we were ready to welcome Lisa Minelli or Catherine Zeta-Jones onto the stage. Instead we got emcee David Middleton at 6.55pm to get the show on the road....which he did in fine style but fell well short of Sally and Roxie! He suggested we should also be celebrating the birth of Elvis in 1935!
President Sorel entered the stage bedecked with a mask....not quite up to the same quality as purchased recently by the editors wife....to convey the message of social distancing.....which we all did faithfully until the photo shoot.
Sorel gave a warm welcome to all our special guests, particularly District Governor David and Lyn Jones, PDG Tim and Bronwyn Klar and renewing member Soheila Mostaghim. Formal apologies had been received from HE the Governor, the Premier, Commissioner of Police, AG Di Clements and Janet and Rohan Singh. Our anniversary celebration had been delayed through covid.
Akin to the 1834 charter to establish the State of South Australia, the Rotary charter established the Club of Unley a century+ later (17 April 1935).....equally meritorious. Unley spawned Prospect club 70 years ago......15 years of trying hard without invitro available. Sorel read a congratulatory letter from Rotary International on achieving this milestone - countless lives and communities have been enhanced through the efforts of Unley Rotarians. Diversity in membership and keeping the club history were also highlights,
History Time with Bob Mills
David Middleton introduced Bob Mills as the second longest serving Unley Rotarian with his induction in 1979. In 1995 he was Club President when the 60th anniversary was celebrated. He is best known for his organisation of SA Police Officer of the Year and as the Club's historian.
According to Bob the most momentous historical event in 1935 beyond the establishment of Unley was the introduction of the Queensland cane toad. The Rotary Club of Adelaide spawned Unley, which then spawned 7 daughter clubs and with grand-daughters make 28 clubs in total.....the extended litter is impressive.7 District Governors have come from Unley, with the most recent being Jerry Casburn.
Engagement in affairs of state have been a feature, with numerous councillors and 9 mayors of Unley. Geoff Hill is our oldest serving member (43 years) and Judy Barton our newest. The Thrift Shop was established on Glen Osmond Rd in 1973 and though a number of iterations is now on Unley Road. About $1.5m in todays currency has been raised... a great effort which has made so many of the club's programs possible. Barbeques at Bunnings,Detmold and Mitre 10 have increased our capacity to do good
Of the many club projects, the establishment of a club for War Veterans in 1945 was a highlight. At the Soldiers Memorial Gardens the club progressively provided a flagpole, fountain, Peace garden and rebuilt the Rotunda in 1995 where our annual Carols is held. SA Police Officer of the Year was launched in 1978. Strong support was provided for indigenous health scholarships and more recently Purple House. There have been significant humanitarian projects overseas in Timor Leste, India, Cambodia, Indonesia and Peru.
460 members have been inducted over the 85 years. The first President was Walter Sims, a partner in a dried fruit company located at 25 King William Road, North Unley. Classifications of other Charter Members included a doctor, banker, dentist, chemist, stonemason, teacher and even a butcher and baker – but no candlestick maker.
Legends of the club include include Ferg Ballantyne, Fred Claridge, Dr Alex Clarkson, and Vincent Michielin ....all were industry leaders, community leaders, club presidents and District Governors. The Paternoster family were great contributors as was our old mate Ken Daly. Bridget Youngs in 1995 was our first female member and Kaylene Kranz our first female president in 2005. Salvo Reno Elms has been with us for 15 years and premier Steven Marshal was a member for 5. A total of 84 Paul Harris Fellowships and 18 Sapphire Pins have been awarded with 26 Fellowships being given to non-Rotarians, with all for services to Rotary and/or the community. There are currently 16 active Paul Harris Fellows in the Club.
And we have fun with bowls tournaments where we sacrifice ourselves to keep Mitcham happy, quiz challenges, debates and car rallies.
the final word
The past is history, the future is about opportunities and any challenges will be addressed by a Club that has been injected with the enthusiasm of recent and younger members. To the older members I ask you to keep on with your contribution to the Club and embrace the enthusiasm of our newer Members.
To the newer members I say welcome and I hope that the history and achievements of our Club will confirm your choice to be an active Member of this long standing and well- respected Club in the Rotary family.
Let us all wish the club well as it continues on its journey towards its 100th Birthday.
Bob was applauded for his contribution.
In the fine Marie Antoinette tradition of 'let them eat cake', Bob and Judy Barton cut the anniversary cake with 85 year old knives specially saved for the occasion....or something like that.......and we all did.
District Governor David Jones
David congratulated the club on its 85 years of achievement. He mentioned 55 years of bowling challenge between his club and ours....funny about that...and emphasised many of the important points covered in Bob's speech plus the upcoming project in the Solomon Islands. Geoff Bailey from his club initiated the Rotary indigenous health scholarships now embraced around Australia; Unley was an enthusiastic supporter. Diversity in the club is progressing well with 45% female membership and selection of Sorel as president.
Now is the time to capture the moment and grow Rotary!
David M thanked David J and mentioned Elvis again....actually ancient history as he was born some months before us.
Finale
The meal was superb and the music provided by Unley Concert Band trio Stephen Heuzenroder, Sam Webber and Dominic Meehan outstanding.
President Sorel thanked the event organisers Patsy and Valerie for their fabulous efforts and closed the meeting at 8.25pm with a quote form Mahatma Gandhi 'A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.'
ROGUES GALLERY
Special guests Carolyn Power MP, David and Lyn Jones, Tim and Bronwyn Klar
Club Presidents
Paul Harris Fellows
ROTARY NEWS
THE FIRST WOMAN TO BE NOMINATED FOR RI PRESIDENT IN 115 YEARS
By Ryan Hyland
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her.
Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact.
“As we reflect upon our new strategic priorities, we could have never envisioned that our ability to adapt would become our North Star during what is inarguably the most profound time in recent history,” Jones said in her vision statement. “Silver linings rise out of the most challenging circumstances. Using metric-driven goals, I will harness this historic landscape to innovate, educate, and communicate opportunities that reflect today’s reality.”
As the first woman to be nominated to be president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. “I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion … begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membership and members under the age of forty — these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family.”
Jones is founder and president of Media Street Productions Inc., an award-winning media company in Windsor. She was chair of the board of governors of the University of Windsor and chair of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has been recognized for her service with the YMCA Peace Medallion, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Wayne State University’s Peacemaker of the Year Award, a first for a Canadian. Jones holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.).
A current Rotary Foundation trustee, Jones has been a Rotary member since 1997 and has served Rotary as RI vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. She played a lead role in Rotary’s rebranding effort by serving as chair of the Strengthening Rotary’s Advisory Group. She is the co-chair of the End Polio Now Countdown to History Campaign Committee, which aims to raise $150 million for polio eradication efforts.
Jones recently led the successful #RotaryResponds telethon, which raised critical funds for COVID-19 relief and was viewed by more than 65,000. Jones has also received Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service. She and her husband, Nick Krayacich, are members of The Rotary Foundation’s Arch Klumph Society, Paul Harris Society, and the Bequest Society..
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 25 August 2020 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Event: Unley vs Brown Hill Creek Monster Quiz Challenge
Set-up and Welcome - Valerie Bonython and Jason Booth
Tuesday 1 September 2020 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Lenard Sciancalepore - Adelaide Uni Rotaract
Set-up and Welcome - Valerie Bonython and Jason Booth
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Ken Haines
Week 4: 22 August 2020
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Rhonda Hoare & Jason Booth
Week 5: 29 August 2020
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
President Sorel entered the stage bedecked with a mask....not quite up to the same quality as purchased recently by the editors wife....to convey the message of social distancing.....which we all did faithfully until the photo shoot.
To the newer members I say welcome and I hope that the history and achievements of our Club will confirm your choice to be an active Member of this long standing and well- respected Club in the Rotary family.
Finale 
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
