Venue:                       Castello's Cucina, Living Choice 

 

 

Guests:                      John Smith and Rob's assistants Eucabeth Mokaya and Jeza Bucog

 

Attendance:               23 members and 4 guests

Jerry Casburn chaired the meeting in the absence of President John....who must be still doing it tuff in Bali. 

The Thrift Shop receipts for the last week were $1793....another goodie. 

Jerry Casburn introduced Don who has been a Rotarian for over 40 years, and was Charter President of Eastwood club (Unley grand-daughter) 31 years ago. He is a qualified accountant and mechanical engineer {a wonderful combination for fixing the books} who has run his own businesses (currently serviced office businesses in the CBD) and has assisted change at the Naval Military and Airforce Club and Royal Adelaide Golf Club. His Rotary service is extensive: Deputy Chair of the Youth Sailing Challenge; Coordinator of the Tall Ship Experience for the Melbourne Rotary World Convention; District Chair of the Environment Committee for 4 years; and assisted with the establishment of the Maldives Rotary Club in 2013.

 

Don urged everyone to check the website youthsailing.com.au for the big picture. and a great video. The Youth Sailing Challenge commenced in 2018 and has had a profoundly positive impact on many of the participants. Whilst a number of Rotary's youth programs are aimed at enhancing the futures of gifted and engaged teenagers, the YSC caters for those teenagers in the 15-18 year bracket attending school who are doing it tough, coming from broken homes, being wards, disengaged at school and a range of other issues. YSC is the fastest growing youth program in Australia.

 

The One and All was built as a brave venture in 1986 with help from many volunteers at North Haven as part of the Sesqui-centenary Celebrations. It is classified as a Sailing Training Vessel, modelled on the 1850s British brigantine - 43 metres in length, weighs 273 tons, has 2 masts and 12 sails. Management and oversight of its operations are through "Friends of the One and All" which receives a subsidy from the State Government.

 

The Sailing Challenge normally runs twice a year, in spring and autumn, sailing from Dock 2 at the Port to Kangaroo Island and about, for 5 days. It caters for 24 participants, with effort made to ensure no known associates to avoid cliques. Mobile phones are taken away. There is an emphasis on teamwork and making of new friends. Some kids in need of guidance do come from privileged backgrounds. There are 3 teams of 8 students (deckies) to cover the 24 hours. There is an experienced doctor on board. It is pleasing that in the 13 voyages only 1 person has been seen as worthy to be tossed overboard. With the training provided by the experienced captain and crew, it is normal to allow the recruits to sail the vessel themselves back to Port on Day 3. David Binks, a renowned boat builder and Rotarian for over 50 years is a key driver of the program. His company Binks Marine has designed 5 vessels which have won world championships. Don related a case from 2022 involving a female who had serious family and drug addiction problems who has turned her whole life around. 

 

The 7-day trip to Melbourne for the World Rotary Convention was a success with 11 special voyages down the wider reaches of the Yarra and out to sea reaping $75,000. Victoria is now organising its own YSC on the Enterprise. Maintenance of our vessel costs about $1m per year with safety being of prime concern......it costs $1200 for each participating student. There is sponsorship from SeaLink, Coopers and a number of private trusts. It is important to get the kids back into the clubs to tell their stories. 

 

Don was applauded for his contribution.

Garry Taylor provided an update on the Carols with the only hiccup to date being the placement of the overhead banner on Goodwood Rd (Unley Rd already booked out). Topics included distribution of the A4s into businesses, contact with primary schools, the social media campaign, tolling of the bells, tent for Santa, face painting, photography and lolly bagging. A schedule will be drawn up to aid allocation of jobs for the 10th. 

 

Vivienne Wood successfully asked for volunteers to fill the Saturday afternoon Thrift Shop slots on 2nd and 9th December. 

 

Jerry Casburn announced that John Russell is now at The Lodge on King William Rd. He demanded a decision be made on the venue for our Christmas dinner on December 12. Kate Porter had approached the Hyde Park Tavern which is offering a 2-course meal in the downstairs dining area for $60. There are 4 main course choices, namely Chicken Snitzel, Grilled Lemon and Pepper Fish Fillets, Rump Steak and Vegetable Rosti. There are 2 desserts - Berry Cheesecake and Sticky Date Pudding. A vote was taken re dining here or at Hyde Park and Hyde Park prevailed. If members desire a change to the choices, please check out what is available on the HP website. 

 

Ken Haines is in urgent need of help for the Bunnings BBQ next Monday.....most of the normal team is away. Virginia, Ross and Marlene volunteered - 3 more are needed.

Ken Haines won the cash and David the chocolates.

 

Rhonda Hoare had been contacted by David Binks re filling of the remaining slots for the One and All twilight cruise on Saturday.

 

The meeting finished, again benignly, at 7.48pm....Jerry's parting anecdotes were however not up to scratch.

                           

We are determined to reignite hope across the world through our continued efforts and the support of our community.

Saturday Thrift Shop Roster

 

ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm