I trust that you are all busy preparing your New Year's Resolutions (ie Financial Year) in preparation for when we resume on 3 July.
Our Last Meeting
Venue: Damien on Fisher
Event: Club Changeover
Rotary Royalty: DGN Tim Klar and Bronwyn
Other Guests: Including Rotarians from Norwood, Stirling and Seaford: Pauline Annear and Ken Jeffrey, Beverley Baker, Margaret Bosisto, Graham Ey, Briony Casburn, Di Clements and Dennis Reynolds, Ian and Jill Cogdell, Dorothy and Ted Collins, Sandy and Peter Dobson, Roslyn Elms, Graeme (hole in one) Kewen, Richard Taylor, Alison Bowman, Noeleen, and Ross Stewart, Josiah Stewart, Maria Mills, Genese Mullins, Margaret Payne, Linda Peacham, Barbara Russell, Stephen and Susan Westgarth....and our music makers Victoria (Vicki and Bruno).
Attendance: 29 Members 32 Guests
President Heather's Announcements
Welcome to all, particularly DGN Tim Klar and Bronwyn, and Di Clements (Norwood President) and Dennis Reynolds.
Changeover
Chairman/Emcee/Raconteur Bob Mills opened proceedings aided by the gentle lyrics of Victoria.
In her toast to Australia, Judi Corcoran extolled the virtues of Australia and its people.
David Payne (soon to be our next honorary member) followed with the toast to Rotary International by highlighting changes he had experienced in Rotary over his 32 years with the club. He had been motivated to join by his father who had been struck by polio. A major achievement had been the success of the war against polio worldwide. He was also chuffed by the success of the club in bowling against RC Mitcham when he was president....now that is a biggie.
DGN Tim Klar responded to this toast on behalf of DG Bob Cooper by reflecting on the events of 1905 when Rotary was formed and 1917 when the Rotary Foundation was established. We are now present in 221 countries (but not the Vatican) with 1.2m members. Losses of membership in developed countries was being balanced by an influx from emerging economies. Unley was thanked for its high level of support for the Rotary Foundation. The amalgamation of the two Districts is progressing.
President Heather and PE Trevor were presented with a plaque by Tim for the best showcase at the District Conference.
Rogues gallery for the early entertainers...….Judi, David, Tim and Heather...think we should have tickled them all!
AWARDS
President Heather honoured the following members for their outstanding contributions to the club and Rotary:
Paul Harris Fellow
Pam Trimmer for her astute management of the finances as Treasurer and for her Thrift Shop leadership.
Ken Haines for his volunteer effort, particularly with the fundraising BBQs.
PHF Sapphire Pin
Stephen Baker for his work with the bulletin and other assistance
Trevor McGuirk for his conduct of the Cusco village project in Peru
Noble/Nobel Prize for sheer hard work and dedication to Jerry Casburn
Note the glow coming from Jerry's trophy.....need to extract the gold from it!
Intercession
MC Bob Mills reflected that Bob Mullins was now the oldest active member of the club; Jerry had had a best forgotten birthday recently; and better news.....Valerie and Marlene had been inducted into the club on this day in 2014.
The President's Report ...………...we spent a bucket load of money on good causes this financial year.
It would be fair to say that our 82nd President had been a tad over-active this year and is deserving of a well earned rest. The following projects/events received club funding:
Community Service.....$26,600
Small grants to local community orgnisations; Carols at the Rotunda; Christmas hampers, Salvos, Royal Flying Doctor Service, End Trachoma, Purple House dialysis; White Ribbon, Louise Place and Bramwell House. We participated in a history display, will be helping to organise the local Pink Ribbon event and are planning to provide assistance for an aboriginal health project in Ceduna organised by Maria.
International Service....$22,500
Grants were provided to OSSAA, Shelter Box, RAMS (malaria), ROMAC, House of Ruth and Naomi, Interplast and commitment to Nepal eye care.
Vocational and Youth Service....less than $1b
RYPEN, RYLA, NYSF, Operation Flinders, Kid Safe, and Sub-in-schools challenge were all supported. SA Police Officer of the Year will now be awarded in September.
Thrift Shop......another successful year
An easy to use defibrillator has been installed and a flat screen TV will be erected on the wall with a Rotary information video to roll through. Special thanks to Margaret Bosisto and Sandy Dobson.
Membership
8 new members have been inducted this year. The Pride of Workmanship Awards and the Birthing Kit demo in Unley Shopping Centre worked well...… a number of potential members have been identified. Honorary membership has been awarded to Sheila Evans and David Payne. Lachlan Reid's membership has ended.
Rotary Foundation......US$13,162 has been donated this year.
President Heather thanked the Board for its support and reflected on special moments during the year, including meeting RI President Ian Riseley.
Induction
President Heather inducted new President (83rd) Trevor McGuirk in rapid fashion. Overjoyed, Trevor thanked Heather for her excellent stewardship over the past year and presented her with a plaque and a purple wrapped gift (
which still remains a mystery).
The RI theme for his coming year is BE THE INSPIRATION...….but not nearly as inspiring of the now famous Sewing the Seeds of Love some years ago.
Trevor thanked everyone for their attendance, Victoria for their music and Patsy and Valerie for the colourful table decorations.
His Board for the forthcoming year includes existing members Heather Kilsby (Past President), Greg McLeod (Secretary), Pam Trimmer (Treasurer), Jerry Casburn (Membership) and newbies with trainer wheels Robyn Carnachan (Community), Leonie Kewen (Vocational and Youth), Dennis Liddle (International) and PE Jason Booth (Vice President). Badges were presented to all but Jerry who is already overloaded with bling.
Trevor's priorities for 2018/19 include:
- club growth
- getting closer to local community organisations
- for larger projects, working in consort with other clubs
- connecting with youth.
For young people he wishes to pursue school based awards, establishing kids clubs/ Interact therein, and liaising with local sporting clubs. Special programs like Operation Flinders, Second Chance and serving on the One and All are worthy of support.
Finale
The Raffle was drawn very badly with Ken and Jason winning the first two prizes. Silk and alpaca scarves were sold to help the kids of Cusco. Damien, Louise and the staff were thanked.
Great effort Trevor.
The meeting closed at 3pm. AND THE EDITOR IS ABOUT TO APPLY FOR OVERTIME.
Rotary News
Doing good in Vietnam
By Shahul Hameed, Rotary Club of Singapore (District 3310)
For some of us, it might be hard to imagine life without clean water. We may have suffered the inconveniences of temporary water cuts due to breakdowns or repairs in the water network. And we may have felt frustration after working out at the fitness center if the shower was broken. But those are just minor inconveniences compared to what people in the Huong Nguyen commune live with. Until recently.
It takes a drive over many miles through tortuous and bumpy roads to reach Huong Nguyen commune. It is located in a very mountainous region, close to the Laos border, in the A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue Province, one of the most affected areas during the Vietnam War. Through the assistance of a Rotary Foundation global grant, a project provided a water supply system and environmental sanitation benefitting 1,252 people in 316 households.
The project also enabled construction of 50 hygienic latrines. These play an essential role in keeping waste away from living spaces, which means less disease and better health for all the affected people.
It is expected that all these measures will have an important impact in the health of the inhabitants of the commune. But they are also expected to have other impacts. It will no longer be necessary to travel long distances to bring clean water home, saving time for the inhabitants of the commune, time that might be spent in other profitable tasks, increasing the economic prospects of the whole area.
It is difficult to describe the atmosphere in the training sessions where those living in the commune learn about the new facilities and are taught hygiene. The smiles on the faces of the attendees and the laughter of the boys and girls says much about the joy and happiness that Rotary has brought to this poor commune almost lost in the mountains of Vietnam.
Our Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 3 July 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Club Assembly - including details of the amalgamation of our two Districts
Chair: President Trevor McGuirk | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Sorel Coward & Reno Elms
Please ensure that a response is given to each meeting invitation.
Tuesday 10 July 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Peter Christopher - The City of Adelaide Clipper
Chair: someone good | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Sorel Coward & Reno Elms
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: 7 July 2018
Early: Vera Holt & Jerry Casburn | Late: Robyn Carnachan & Rachel Harding
Week 2: 14 July 2018
Early: Greg Mcleod & Chad Leader | Late: Wendy Andrews & Heather Kilsby
Week 3: 21 July 2018
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Ken Haines
Week 4: 28 July 2018
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Rachel Harding & Rhonda Hoare
Week 5: 30 June
Early: Bob Mullins & David Pisoni | 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 30 July
Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm
The next Mitre 10 BBQ will be on Saturday 14 July
The Tale End
An eclectic selection
