Next week we have our top cop
Fred Keal - 2018 South Australia Police Officer of the Year
Our Last Meeting
Venue: Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Rosemary Murdock
Guests: Virginia Cossid, Rose Howland, Aisha & Tracey Rozario, Marie Ryan, Fletcher Thompson
Attendance: 17 members 7 guests
President Trevor's Announcement
- The medical bulletin goes something like.....Leonie is recovering well from her knee operation and Mavis mucked up her knee again (perhaps this announcement should have been made to the tune of knees up mother Brown). Today is Mavis's birthday!
- Last Friday he attended a highly enjoyable University of Adelaide Rotaract club multi-cultural night.
- The POOTY award to Fred Keal was well publicised in the Mt Barker and Stirling papers.
Guest Speaker: Rosemary Murdock - Guide Dogs SA and NT
Chairman Bob Mills introduced Rosemary (
on the left) who was accompanied by vision impaired and volunteer Marie Ryan with her guide dog Ebony. Rosemary has been involved in the disability sector for 35 years, 12 of these looking after people with vision impairment and the last 4 years as the 'go to' person for service response at Morphett Street.
The aim of Guide Dogs SA and NT is to enable greater independence for those suffering from severe vision and hearing loss. People under the age of 65 are now catered for by the Federal Government under the NDIS umbrella and those over 65 by My Aged Care. GD spans the 'cradle to the grave' with services covering vision support, autism, therapy, hearing services, sensory services and counselling.
Improvement in orientation and mobility are key targets through the use of white canes, guide dogs and GPS. Vision services cater for everyday needs including communication, home skills, lighting and device adaption, hazard and fall prevention. Neurological vision services often come into play with stroke victims. For children the accent is on early intervention to improve orientation and enable school navigation, and the building of life skills. There is a transition process at Year 12.
To qualify for the guide dog program you must be legally blind, be at least 18 years of age, be able to use the cane, and be sufficiently responsible to look after the dog. Dogs are not allowed to work in over 32 degree temperature, and reversion to the cane is necessary for travelling when it is hot. A dog costs $45,000 to train and has a working life of 8 years.
Therapy dogs are now being used to help families with autistic 3 - 8 yo children. They are not guide dogs but come from that training program. They act as a soothing influence and provide natural restraint for those kids who have a habit of running away.
Hearing services include adaption of smoke alarms, door bells, head phones and telephones.
Marie Ryan had an accident some years ago when her vision was reduced to 15%. With the help of two guide dogs (Zara was before Ebony) she has managed to maintain an active life including as a GD volunteer, family commitments and her passion as a ten-pin bowler.....off to the Pan Pacific Games in November. Her dog travels 7-9 km per day, gets her on the bus, safely navigates footpaths and traffic and warns her about hazards. She demonstrated how when Ebony is harnessed she remains alert but when the harness is taken off she is like any other dog. It is important that guide dogs are not distracted as does happen on occasions through thoughtlessness of other people.
Rhonda Hoare gave the vote of thanks and Rosemary and Marie were warmly applauded.
RYPEN Presentation.....Aisha Rozario
Judi Corcoran introduced Aisha Rozario who was one of 3 students supported by our club for RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) which was held in April 2018 at Woodhouse. Aisha is a student at Mitcham Girls High School. She provided an insight into how RYPEN was a rewarding learning and fun experience. A lot of effort was put into team building and solving of riddles and problems in a happy environment. Aisha felt that she had benefitted particularly from gaining greater self confidence and from new friendships. President Trevor presented Aisha with her certificate and pin. In the photo we have Trevor, Judi, Aisha and Aisha's mum Tracey.
Spots
Jerry Casburn announced that 7 members of our club were attending the RC McLaren Vale board meeting on Friday week and would be suitable attired in Rotary clobber for this auspicious occasion. We need more members to support the Pink Ribbon morning on 26 October.
Stephen Baker secured the services of Wendy Andrews to replace Aine Stirling at the Thrift Shop on Saturday morning.
Rhonda Hoare has an electronic bed sitting in her garage which she would be happy to give to a worthy cause...…reminds of some of the funny hospital scenes from the Carry On movies.
Bob Mills indicated that Vera Holt would be celebrating her birthday in 3 days time.
The Finale
Robyn Carnachan again massaged the cards for an outstanding bluff, winning with a 4 of spades to capture the wine, but the chocolates escaped unscathed. If there had been a happy moment the editor would have told everyone how his youngest grand-daughter's netball team won the eastern districts sub-junior grand final last weekend....her goal attack was brilliant.
The meeting closed at 7.55pm
NOTICE BOARD
Pink Ribbon Morning Tea at Unley Town Hall 10.30am on 26 October
The Think Pink Committee would like to invite you to attend the Pink Ribbon Morning Tea to be held on 26 October 10:30-12:30pm at the Unley Town Hall in support of the Cancer Council.
Cost: $50.00
There will be a raffle and lucky door prizes on the day. All guests will receive a pink momento of the event.
Come along wearing a touch of pink!
RC Hyde Park has a fundraiser at Unley Primary School on 27 October with singers Antonio and Kate Villano the Vogue Duo as their star attraction.
The Unley - Eastwood Fabulous Car Trial will be held on Sunday 28 October
Rotary News
Firefighter exchange builds bonds
Firefighters from Argentina and Florida, USA, share techniques during an exchange sponsored by Rotarians in both countries.
By Celia Giay, past RI vice president and a member of the Rotary Club of Arrecifes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The idea for our firefighter exchange was born when my club received a visit from local volunteer firefighters. Club members listened attentively as our guests explained their dream of continuing to learn better ways to protect their community, and on that very night we set a goal to organize an international exchange to make that possible.
The next day, I talked with our district governor, Osvaldo Lazzati, who immediately liked the idea, but we needed another district and country. So he got on the phone with Alan Cohn, the governor of District 6990 (Grand Bahamas, Florida, USA), who enthusiastically accepted the challenge. And the rest is history.
District 4895, Buenos Aires, Argentina, sent six firefighters and a team leader to south Florida on 23 April. For two weeks, they were hosted by firefighters and Rotarians and ended their adventure by attending the District 6990 Conference in Key West, Florida. Since District 4895 was holding their district conference at the same time in Argentina, the two districts were able through teleconferencing to present at each other’s conferences.
Then on 14 May, six firefighters from Florida and a team leader visited Buenos Aires, Argentina, for two weeks, hosted by firefighters and Rotarians in our district.
The purpose of both exchanges was to share best practices in firefighting. Firefighters in Argentina are volunteers while firefighters in South Florida are paid professionals. The firefighters got to participate in each other’s training techniques and learn about use of fire equipment.
We had plenty of assistance planning this exchange from Governor Lazzati and our service project district committee chair Judith Figueroa. In Florida, Governor Cohn, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator Lee Phares and Rotarians Jesus Sanchez and Elihu Phares were instrumental in seeing this idea through.
Best of both models
We used a hybrid model drawing from both the Group Study Exchange concept and that of vocational training teams. The result was an intensive firefighting training and a social/cultural experience for all. The friendships that were developed between firefighters and Rotarians will last a lifetime.
Everyone involved believed we had truly met the firefighter’s initial dream. By allowing them to share their expertise, challenges, strengths, limitations, and find better solutions for safeguarding their communities, they were able to “Be the Inspiration” and “Make a Difference.”
Our Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 2 October 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: SA Police Officer of the Year Fred Keal
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Bob Mullins and John Russell
Tuesday 9 October 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Nick Ryan A life spent wallowing in a glass
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Bob Mullins and John Russell
Tuesday 16 October 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Calandria Scott Cancer Care
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Rajat Nagpal and John Peacham
Apologies to: Jerry Casburn by e-mail jerry@thecasburns.com.au or 0407 646 396
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: 6 October 2018
Early: Rachel Harding (Vera Holt) & Jerry Casburn | Late: Robyn Carnachan & Judi Corcoran (Rachel Harding)
Week 2: 13 October 2018
Early: Greg Mcleod & Chad Leader | Late: Wendy Andrews & Heather Kilsby
Week 3: 20 October 2018
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Ken Haines
Week 4: 27 October 2018
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Rhonda Hoare & Jason Booth
Week 5: 29 September 2018
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 October
Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm
The next Mitre 10 BBQ will be on Saturday 6 October
The Tale End
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