The meeting was closed at 9.03pm and there was a mad scramble to find 2 tickets stuck under the 53 chairs, with prizes of monster toblerone. It was pleasing to see those most in need won the chockies, namely Paul and Virginia......there however needs to be an urgent club resolution that prize winning must await the completion of a 5 year apprenticeship.....the newbies are dominating!
We were treated to good food and happy noisy company BUT what happened to Santa!
Highlights from the week that was
Word from Ashok in Nepal. Biogas construction work in progress. Thank you for supporting this first time Rotary Biogas project in this village. This is impact of Rotary Nepal Australia Eye Camp. By January February we will be able to get biogas in their stoves. A great New Year gift to poor villagers. This biogas tank last for more than 20 years with minimum maintenance .
Winerying
Gathering of the desperates/connoisseurs for the wine labelling at Penny's Hill winery last Saturday.... Patsy, John K, Robyn, Graham, Nathan, David P and Jerry are all well bottled.
Prostate Cancer Raffle Draw last Sunday
Valerie and Patsy drew the raffle at Damien's.
The winners in order were David Beckett (offspring of the Prez and the raffle organiser.....questions to be asked ?), Bronwyn Truman, Joyce Brooks and Bob Mills.
A special delivery was made to the 4th prize winner Bob whom the editor has been informed is anxious to share his $100 Dan Murphy voucher with club members.
Do not blame the editor for the quality of the photo!
ROTARY NEWS
Pursuing our mentoring moments
By Elizabeth Usovicz, Rotary International director-elect
When I speak with Rotary members about the importance of mentoring future leaders, I often hear, “I would love to be a mentor, but I don’t have the time.”
My response is a question and this story.
When was the last time you created a mentoring moment?
Last year, I participated in a networking event for students at a local university. The goal was for them to practice introducing themselves to business professionals, engage in conversation for a few minutes, and transition politely into another conversation.
One of the students I met was studying fashion merchandising. I asked how she became interested in merchandising, and she told me, “It started with a mistake I made at work.”
She worked part-time in an upscale department store, selling women’s apparel. One day, a customer bought the outfit that a mannequin was wearing. Rather than leave an undressed mannequin on the sales floor, the student selected and dressed the mannequin in a new outfit
Creating a mentoring moment
When she reported to work the following week, she was summoned to a meeting with the regional buyer for women’s clothing. “I thought I was in trouble, that I was going to lose my job,” the student told me. Instead, the buyer turned the meeting into a mentoring moment. The buyer explained that clothing selections for store mannequins were a corporate decision – and also, that the clothing she selected was selling well.
The buyer told the student that she had talent, informed her about the fashion merchandising program at the university, and encouraged her to apply. The buyer continues to take brief moments to mentor and encourage the student. “She wants to hire me when I complete my degree,” she told me proudly.
Mentoring moments are memorable and empowering
Her story was the most memorable introduction I heard that day – but what impressed me even more was the forward-thinking buyer. She not only recognized the student’s talent, but also had the courage and confidence in her own abilities to take the intentional step to be a mentor and role model. She set an example for the student, who hopefully will see herself as a mentor and role model for other young women as she progresses in her own career.
This mentoring moment is relevant to Rotary.
We are all potential role models and mentors for young Rotary and Rotaract members. It takes our intention, not our time, to recognize and encourage their talents in our in-person and virtual interactions.
Young leaders are watching and learning from the things we think, say, and do. Mentoring moments are an empowering step in opening opportunities for this next generation of talented Rotary leaders.
About the author: Elizabeth Usovicz is a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA, and Rotary International director-elect for Zones 30 and 31. She was a honoree at the White House in 2014.
Research has found that clubs with mentor programs have a better time retaining members. Take the Mentoring Basics course in the learning center to learn the benefits and responsibilities of mentoring adult professionals.
Coffee Chat at Impressa, Unley Shopping Centre
Twice monthly, 10.30 am on a Friday, is good for a chat with Rotary friends and a caffeine fix! Next one in the New Year
Tuesday 12 January 2020
Event: Picnic at Orphanage Park Millswood
Set-up and Welcome by Patsy and Valerie
Meeting Enquiries to: Secretary Greg McLeod on 0417 811 838 or email to unley.secretary@rotaryclub.org.au
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: 2 January 2020
Early: Briony & Jerry Casburn | Late: Robyn Carnachan & Leonie Kewen
Week 2: 9 January 2020
Early: Greg Mcleod & Virginia Cossid | Late: Wendy Andrews & Heather Kilsby
Week 3: 19 December 2020
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Ken Haines
Week 4: 26 December 2020 - Shop closed
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Rhonda Hoare & Jason Booth
Week 5:
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
Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm
Next one Sunday 10 January 2021
The Mitre 10 BBQs are first and third Saturdays of each month.....next one 19 December
The Tale End
To save you time pulling Christmas crackers
How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?
Nothing – it was on the house.
A gingerbread man went to the doctor’s complaining of a sore knee.
“A sore knee?” the doctor said. “Have you tried icing it?”
Last Christmas I bought my friend a lie detector as a gift.
“Oh… I love it!” she said.
“We’ll see,” I said.
How did the bauble know that she was addicted to Christmas?
She’d been hooked on Christmas trees all her life.
What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations?
Tinsilitis.
Why was the snowman embarrassed when he was spotted rummaging through a bag of carrots?
He was caught picking his nose.
What is one of the best Christmas presents that you can give and receive?
A broken drum.
Why?
Because you can’t beat it!
Why did Santa have to go to the hospital?
Because of his poor elf.
What does Santa do when his elves misbehave?
He gives them the sack.
Why did no-one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay?
Because they were two deer.
Did you hear about the man who stole an advent calendar?
He got 25 days.
The Christmas jumper my kids gave me last year kept picking up static electricity.
I took it back and exchanged it for another one – free of charge.
How did Mary and Joseph know that Jesus was 8lb 2oz when he was born?
They had a weigh in a manger.
What kind of motorbike does Santa ride?
A Holly Davidson.
I got a universal remote control for Christmas.
This changes everything.
Boxing Day
Having dispensed with entrees and main course, the time came to judge the best socks in the house. Pandemonium prevailed. Some wanted to show off their legs and some were too tired to take off their shoes. It must be said that the editor arranged to have his socks decorated with sequins by Hans and subsequently made the final, but did not win. They are displayed here to demonstrate true quality.
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