Events

Please see the message from the Unley Salvation Army below.  This invitation applies to all members of the club:-

"A big warm thank you from The Salvation Army Unley Worship and Community Centre - to ALL of you who made our Christmas Day Celebrations possible!                                                                                               

Your donations made it possible for us to host our Christmas Celebration Day for about 90 members of the public who would otherwise have spent Christmas alone. We are so thankful for all the support we received, including everyone who donated their products, food, consumables, financial donations and/or their time - it was all greatly appreciated and enjoyed by many. We feel very blessed to have such wonderful supporters and would like to invite you to be our guest on Friday 31/03 at 6PM.

Your presence would be highly appreciated so please confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience."

Please register or decline soonest.

No Speaker - Member Only Meeting,

Our meeting this week will be a committee's meeting.  Individual directors will advise their agenda followed by a presentation on the activities of the committee.

Speaker: Rachael Horbelt

Rachel has been the fundraising and marketing manager at Sammy D Foundation for the last 2 years having been in multiple fundraising and charity roles in her career.  The Sammy D Foundation educates young people on the impacts of bullying, and drug and alcohol fuelled violence. By providing relevant age appropriate knowledge and tools, young people are empowered to make positive life decisions for a better community.

In her spare time she is the mother to 3 children and a professional actor - she continues to create scripts and perform comedy as part of a comedic duo.

A fun filled evening with our friends from Edwardstown Rotary when we get to show them its not what you know but who you know  - starring our very own Garry as the quizmaster who definitely won't be sharing the questions with us before the event.

<p>Attached is the detail about the Seaford Quiz night, proceeds go to the set up of a hospital in Uganda.&nbsp; It is very worthwhile.</p> <p>If we can get a table of 8, the cost is $12.50 per person.</p> <p>It will be great fun and a social evening.</p> <p>Please accept or decline and join us on the night.</p>

Speaker:  Carolyn Corkindale

The Fleurieu Film Festival is an industry-standard, competitive short film festival held on the Fleurieu Peninsula as an avenue for new and emerging filmmakers to showcase their work, it has been running since 2016. The Festival contributes to the arts and culture in the region and showcases great food, wine and entertainment. The festival is an event that builds up the brand for the Fleurieu region, and over the past four years it has engaged the local community in film and art by creating a cultural hub on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The festival supports the local economy by encouraging businesses to participate and by encouraging visitors to support these businesses.

Please respond to meeting invitation and accept or decline.

Speaker: David Jarman

David will talk with us about the history of the buildings in North Terrace, an often overlook part of the history of Adelaide.

Speaker: Lenard Sciancalepore

Lenard will talk about Mosaic.  

MOSAIC Adelaide (formerly 'Cultural Night') is a successful platform to reflect our society's multicultural community highlighting diverse celebrations of our shared humanitarian values.

Due to popular demand with 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 being sell-out events, MOSAIC Adelaide 2023 is already set to be even bigger and better.

Speaker:  Andrea Pluck

Lymphedema is a condition where the extremities become swollen as a result of damage to the body’s lymphatic system—particularly the lymph nodes. The lymphatic system, a part of the immune system, is “a network of vessels that course throughout the body to collect excess fluid as well as waste products.

Andrea will speak of the illness, its symptoms and treatment.

Please responsd to this email by registering or declining when received if possible.  If not at the latest close of play on Sunday 4th June.

Speaker:  Our Own Paul Duke

On Thursday night June 8th, Paul, will besupporting this event. His talk will be on the subject and his experience,

Soup&Sleep is Food on the Table's (formerly Cafe Outside the Square) major annual fundraising activity to help us in our mission to make sure that

"No-One Goes Hungry!"

All proceeds go directly towards feeding those who are doing it tough right now, and cannot afford a fresh and healthy meal, and towards providing training and employment opportunities to help them help themselves.

Food on the Table (formerly Cafe Outside the Square) is one of Adelaide's leading providers of both food support and training opportunities for disadvantaged and vulnerable people right across South Australia.

Speaker:  Nick Lee

Come and join us as we are "Proud of the Past" and "Confident of the Future".  Let's celebrate Ken's year and welcome John's.

Dinner will be at our usual venue and will be a sumptuous meal costing $59 pr person, which includes a welcome drink.

Please pay into the club account:-

Account Name:                 Rotary Club of Unley Inc.

BSB:-                                633 000

Account Number:-             172 878 258

Please use the descriptor "Changover 2023"

Speaker:    Kerre Willsher

Malaria is one of the most virulent illnesses in the world and it can, like polio, be stopped.  Kerrie will speak on Rotary's efforts to gain global action to fight the disease.

Speaker Doug Castle

Birdwatching, or birding, is the observing of birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. A birdwatcher may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancement device like binoculars or a telescope, by listening for bird sounds, or by watching public webcams.

Come and hear Doug's expeiences in Asustralia and other countries

Speaker: Mark Taylor

State Opera South Australia is the opera company of South Australia. Established in 1976 by an Act of Parliament (the State Opera of South Australia Act), State Opera forms part of the extraordinary cultural legacy of Premier Don Dunstan in South Australia. 

Under the Artistic Directorship of Stuart Maunder AM, State Opera has upheld its commitment to more opera for more people through the presentation of exceptional productions of the operatic canon alongside engaging productions of contemporary operatic works, all the while championing Australian talent on and off the stage.  

In 2023, the company will present the Southern hemisphere’s first ever Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, taking over central Adelaide for 10 days in May.

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I NEED TO PROVIDE NUMBERS SOONEST FOR THIS MEETING, PLEASE RESPOND ASAP BUT NO LATER THAT FRIDAY MIDDAY.

There is no speaker this meeting we have been invited to attend the awards,an annual event, which we work with the Unley Road Association to present.

Canopies and drinks will be provided at no cost.  This will not be a full meal so please plan to eat before or after the event wherever you choose at your own expense.

Look forward to seeing you there

Speaker:  Paul Taylor

Paul is an avid collector of walking sticks.  He will be talking on their history and use.

Speaker: Dr Chukwudiebube 'Chuks' Ajaero

Dr Chukwudiebube (Chuks) Ajaero, MBBS FMCP FRACP PhD, is a highly trained and qualified clinical Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist. His special interests include the management of all forms of cardiac arrhythmias, implantable cardiac devices including resynchronisation therapy for heart failure. He is also passionate about preventive cardiology.

2nd Speaker:  Chris Dawson - St Peters Rotary

Chris will speak on their project to introduce a men's kitchen

Also remember we will welcome Robert Freak as a member of our club.

Speaker: Maddie Kelly:

  Three years ago, at the age of 23, Maddie Kelly boarded a plane bound for Arusha, Tanzania, and began working in the School of St Jude. Here she writes about her experiences, including the impact of COVID-19 on the local community.

Madeleine is an author, speaker and educator with a passion and skill for using words to inspire others and enhance human connections. Madeleine has worked internationally in marketing and communications role. Her first book, The School that Hope Built, was published in 2023 by Allen & Unwin.

Speaker:  Dianna Lynch

Speaking on Cardiac Care.  If you have a heart consider joining us.

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Speaker:  Rosh Amrein

Rosh is known to us and has spoken before on Persian Poetry.  She has asked us to vieww the programme I sent out previously, so please take a look.

You would have received the following message with the link:-

"Rosh Amrein is our speaker on August 29th, she has asked me to send out the attached link in the hope that you will have time to watch it before the day.

Speaker:   Greg Patterson

Greg will provide an update on Foodbank activities.

Speaker:  The Police Officer of the Year - Name known after the award presentation this week.

No Speaker

Tonight's meeting is a member only event where you will hear from Club Directors about their stream of club activities.

Join us to have our say about the club and its running with any suggestions for future support or events.

Thias is our bi auunual support for the Variety Club.  The have invited 1450 high schools students from special needs club to go to the Adelaide Zoo.  We provide a BBQ Sausage Sizzle and need lots of helpers for the event.

Please advise soonest if you can make it.

Speaker:  Steve McLachlan

Shgelterbags is a project of the Rotary Club of Gawler Light, to aid the homeless.  Steve will enlighten us on the project and its desired outcome,