Our next meeting is a Vocational Visit to the Art Gallery on Friday 13 July. We will be returning to Damien on Fisher on 24 July 2018
Our Last Meeting
Venue: Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Peter Christopher
Visiting Rotarians: Briony Casburn (McLaren Vale)
Guests: Wow.....what a line-up! David (Hon member) and Margaret Payne, Councillor Michael Hewitson, the Beckett clan of Simon, Andrew and Emma, Belinda Bosisto, Tyler Casburn, Graham Ey, Yvette Gray, Devjit Loomba, Gus Mandigora, Genese Mullins, Rajat Nagpal, Rashira Padia, Tina Rekkas, Mara Skinner, Bella Sulistyo, Chrissy Sulistyo, Christina Way
Attendance: 28 Members 22 Guests
President Trevor's Announcements.
- Trevor welcomed all our guests with special mention for some, including speaker Peter Christopher, and Councillor Michael Hewitson.
- He called on Mavis Martin who provided a summary of the funeral service held today for Sheila Evans.
- Next Friday is the vocational visit to the Art Gallery and our meeting after that on July 24 will be Christmas in July with guest speaker Clare McAdam from Baptist Care.....turkey may appear
Guest Speaker: Peter Christopher - The City of Adelaide Clipper
Coordinator Bob Mills introduced Peter Christopher, a lead campaigner to bring the City of Adelaide clipper back to Adelaide and to restore it. Peter is a maritime and inland waters enthusiast who has written 7 books on shipwrecks and river boats. The clipper campaign began in year 2000; he resigned from the Public Service Association in 2013 to pursue this quest full time.
The City of Adelaide was purpose built in Sunderland England in 1864 to bring up to 300 immigrants (not convicts) to South Australia. Peter estimates that our State has been the beneficiary of a quarter of a million people (passengers and descendants) via the clipper. It is the only one of its type to survive.....due no doubt to being over-engineered with iron and heavy wood.
Captain David Bruce was at the helm in the maiden voyage of 1864 from London to Plymouth to Adelaide...and his sons followed in his stead. Later generation relatives can be found here in Adelaide. Diaries have been located and preserved. The clipper plied this route for 23 years. It was later used for carrying timber in the US, as an isolation hospital in the UK, as a Royal Navy training vessel and lastly as a museum, before being sunk in 1991.
There were moves afoot in the UK to have it taken off the heritage list when the team from South Australia intervened. Scottish authorities deemed it impossible to move without breaking it, but move it did. A special cradle was built in SA ($1m) and reassembled on site. The freighter 'Palanpur' was hired ($1.6m) to take the boat in its cradle. With the threat of legal action by Sunderland council to retain it in England the trans-shipment process by barge to Greenwich and thence to Rotterdam gathered pace. In Rotterdam the ship was cleaned and wrapped in plastic.
In 2014 it arrived in Port Adelaide and was lifted from the freighter......heaviest lift ever at the port. It now awaits a permanent home.
This has all been achieved by a team of enthusiastic volunteers and generous supporters operating under the umbrella of Clipper Ship 'City of Adelaide' Ltd.....a tax deductable charity. Restoration continues; it is decorated with the City of Adelaide coat of arms. It has become popular for tourists, school groups, special events and kids activities and is lit up at night.
Peter's dream is to create a seaport village around the clipper at the Port and for it to be the major attraction there. Details can be found at cityofdelaide.org.au.
Geoff Hill gave the vote of thanks and Peter was roundly applauded...…just amazing!
RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment for 14-17 year olds)
Leonie Kewen announced that our club had sponsored three participants in April this year.....Tyler Casburn, Bella Sulistyo and Aisha Rozario. Tyler and Bella were attending tonight to relate their experiences.
Tyler said RYPEN was a special experience for him in that he met so many talented people from a broad range of backgrounds. It helped him to know himself better.
Bella explained that the weekend away was filled with courses, games and activities with the underlying aim of stimulating leadership. One of the hardest parts, but nevertheless rewarding, was having their mobile phones confiscated... maybe we could make it compulsory for everyone. It was an excellent experience with the highlight being the ability to manage public speaking......an art which is feared more than death by most people said Bella.
Both were presented with a RYPEN badge and certificate by President Trevor.
The Year That Was...…..by Heather Kilsby…...if you read last week's bulleting you can skip this bit
For the benefit of our many visitors the President press ganged Heather to summarise what the Club had achieved during her 2017/18 presidency.
Bottom line is....we spent a bucket load of money on good causes.
On the local front: we had several community grants to help the needy; we provided support for Bramwell House and Louise Place shelters:, Christmas cheer with hampers and help for the Salvos; financial assistance to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, End-Trachoma, a global grant for Purple House dialysis, and some White Ribbon Projects.
Internationally we helped OSSAA (Overseas Specialist Surgical Association), Shelter Box, RAMS (Rotarians Against Malaria), ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children), House of Ruth and Naomi, Interplast and have committed to an eye hospital project in Nepal. Rotary International was also a big winner.
The Vocational and Youth Committee is organising POOTY (SA Police Officer of the Year) for 2018, and sponsored participants in RYPEN, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), NYSF (National Youth Science Forum), and Operation Flinders. Pride of Workmanship Awards for Unley Road traders was another highlight and we again assaulted the Unley Shopping Centre, this time with the assembly of the Birthing Kits.
Spots
Rachel Harding informed that 12 had booked for the Art Gallery visit on Friday; any other person wishing to go needs to respond quickly.
Briony Casburn (filling in for prolific Spot contributor Jerry) ensured the family tradition was alive and well and even outdid JC :
- On Friday a team of 3 clubs is heading to Calperum for a coolish weekend of tree stimulation and all round maintenance
- The next District Rotary Conference will be held in Broken Hill on April 5-9......gotta love Mad Max territory
- Yellow water bottles being sold for $2 will raise funds for the RI polio eradication program, being matched by the Bill Gates Foundation $2 for $1
The Finale
Alex Jonson won the infernal squares again......despite the President previously promising that reform is underway. C/C Bob Mills informed that Wendy Andrews will be celebrating her birthday on Friday 13...…..no superstition whatsoever, and cannot change the date anyway. Valerie will be the coordinator in August. Bob told a believable yarn about dodgy lawyers.
The fulsome meeting was completed in a timely fashion.
Rotary News
Crossing the border from Rotaract to Rotary
Members of the Rotary Club of Sampaguita Grace Park and the Rotaract clubs of University of the East Caloocan and University of Caloocan City.
By I.J. Carido, a member of the Rotary Club of Smpaguita Grace Park, and the Rotaract Club of University of the East Caloocan, Philippines
During the summer when the weather is ever shifting, I joined members of the Rotary Club of Sampaguita Grace Park and the Rotaract clubs of University of the East Caloocan and University of Caloocan City to visit a majestic sight. The journey took us to Wawa Dam, a natural gem located two hours from the bustling streets and towering buildings of Makati and Manila. It was my first time to see a dam up-close and personal and as an aspiring engineer, the structure was a wonderful sight to me. However, what we were seeking lies far beyond the water reservoir.
Not far from the dam, nature takes over. The zigzagging river, shifting plains, and lush green forest envelop everything in breathtaking fashion. An hour and a half later, we finally arrived at our destination. Nestled in the deep part of the trail is something one would not expect to find – a community of people, thriving on farm lands where the basic mode of transportation is walking or through a raft. The nights are only illuminated by the night sky because there is no electricity. This was the reason for our journey.
Through a partnership with Liter of Light, BYKA group and 8990 Holdings, Inc. we managed to provide 100 solar lights and two street lights to the people of Sitio Inigan, Rizal, while training them in the assembly of the solar light. We also distributed 100 pairs of reading glasses to the elderly. It was then that we found the real gem that we were looking for — the smile on the faces of the people of Sitio Inigan. We gave them a means to light their dark nights, but it is within their eyes where we see a glimmer of hope for a better tomorrow that made our jobs as Rotarians fulfilling.
The long walk under blazing sun that abruptly turned to pouring rain suddenly didn’t matter. We had crossed the border from paved road to craggy dirt trail to extend our hands to those who needed it most. It was this experience that made me realize that I have crossed a border as well – a transition from Rotaractor to Rotarian.
Through the dual membership program of Rotary International, I became a Rotaractor and Rotarian at the same time. I can see the two worlds simultaneously, admiring the works of both. While they may be different from each other, I realize they can co-exist and bring out the best things out of the good in this world.
Our Upcoming Meetings
Friday 13 July 2018 Assemble prior to 6.30pm at the Art Gallery on North Terrace
Vocational Visit: Colours of Impressionism
Cost of entry to exhibition $22pp. Food available for purchase.
Tuesday 24 July 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Event: Christmas in July...… guest speaker Clare McAdam - Xmas Pageant
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Ken Haines & Rachel Harding
Tuesday 31 July 2018 6 for 6.30pm at Damien on Fisher
Event: Club Assembly and Committee consultations
Chair: Bob Mills | Set-up, Welcome & Attendance: Ken Haines & Rachel Harding
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: 4 August 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:
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
In memory of Sheila we must have an Irish joke!
Two Irish friends leave the pub. One says to other, 'I can't be bothered to walk all the way home.'
'I know, me too but we've no money for a cab and we've missed the last bus home.'
'We could steal a bus from the depot.' replies his mate.
They arrive at the bus depot and one goes in to get a bus while the other keeps a look-out.
After shuffling around for ages, the lookout shouts, 'What are you doing? Have ye not found one yet?'
'I can't find a No. 91'
'Oh Jeysus Christ, ye t'ick sod, take the No. 14 and we'll walk from the roundabout.
And again in the memory of Sheila, the wonders of nature
In Kruger Park the cub and lioness were tired......and the elephant picked up the cub to carry to the waterhole. Does it not remind you of the humanity of Sheila?
