No Speaker.

The committees evening will allow the planned committees for the 2024-25 Rotary year to get together with a view to discussing potential projects for the year.  This year Preseident John would like to see more planned spending on projects, e.g., Project Description , Project Plan with Time scales, spending and breakdown, goals and key success indicators.

Speaker:  TBA

Each year we support Variety Australia with the Adelaide Zoo Special Schools Days, providing the BBQ Sausage Sizzle.

Variety – the Children’s Charity supports kids and families who are facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with disability.

Our work allows kids to gain mobility, to get out and about in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem. We make sure the kids who miss out, can always join in, because all kids deserve a fair go.

Come and hear about their work.

Let's celibrate the year passed and commit to the one coming.  Be prepared for an evening of fun and good food.  Please review the message below and follow the instruction in red.

Partners’ and friends welcome, on payment of the fee.  Cost is the same for all attending.

$42/person payable into Club bank account by Friday 28th June, please pay into the following account:  Account Name: Rotary Club of Unley Inc., BSB: 633 000, Account Number: 172 878 258, Reference: Changeover.

includes a drink on arrival plus a main (choice of two – see below) with bread roll/butter and a dessert.  Extra drinks at guest’s own cost.

Wine list:

Tempus Two Blanc De Blanc Sparkling

Lobethal Road Rose

Spring Seed Four O’clock Chardonnay

Mrs Cs Vino Di Bianco Sauvignon Blanc

Lobethal Road Pinot Gris
Willows Riesling

Ninos Vino Rosso Shiraz

Amadio Horse & Cart Shiraz Cabernet

Elephant in the Room Merlot

Any soft drink

MAIN

Choice of:

1. Beef Bourguignon

Beef, bacon, carrots, onions and mushrooms slow cooked in a rich red wine sauce and served with mashed potato & bread crisp.

OR

2. Chicken Roulade

Chicken breast filled with spinach, mushrooms and ricotta, wrapped in bacon and served with potato gratin and creamy white wine sauce.

DESSERT

Crème Brulee

Creamy French vanilla custard, crunchy top of burnt sugar with chocolate almond biscuit for dipping.

When paying into the Club account please specify, to Jerry, via a separate email, in the format shown below, your choice of the above:

1. Drink choice
2. Main choice

Everyone will be served the dessert.

Any dietary requirements need to be noted with this response, please.

Below completed information to be emailed back to Jerry Casburn by Thursday, 27^th June 2024

1.Name of Rotarian: ____________________________________________________________________

Drink choice: ________________________________________________________________________

Main meal choice: ____________________________________________________________________

Any dietary requirements (Please note here)______________________________________________

2.Name of Guest: _______________________________________________________________________

Drink choice: __________________________________________________________________________

Main meal choice: _____________________________________________________________________

Any dietary requirements (Please note here or ‘nil’)_________________________________________

Speaker:  Haydn Bailey

Come and listen to our own medical practitioner, Haydn, with some useful tips on prolonging our existence.  Hopefully, healthily.

Also, join us in welcoming Bronwyn Kenny and Janet Rice as members of our club.

<p><strong>Speakers:&nbsp; &nbsp;Kate Porter and Mavis Martin</strong></p> <p>Come and hear from two of our members, their background, achievements and what led them to Rotary</p>

Speaker:  David Pisoni

David will tell us about his long life in politics, its ups and downs.

We will also be inducting four Rotarians who are new to our club,  Alice Edge, Janet Rice, Bronwyn Kenny and Jo Baxter.

Speaker:  Will Chapman

Steps you can take to reduce the risks of financial scams and opportunities as a result of eased criteria for access to the Commonwealth Senior Health Care Card.

Speakers:   Heidi Unferdorben and John Kikkert

Heidi will speak on progress with getting peace poles into schools and other places and John will reflect on Hiroshima and its affect on world peace.

Speaker:  To be Advised

This is a member only event and we have been invited to join the Unley Road Traders for their Networking Event.  The event is free and nibbles and drinks will be provided.  This will not be a main meal.  If you are going to be hungry please eat before or after the meeting'

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT I ADVISE THE TRADERS ASSOCIATION BY CLOSE OF PLAY ON FRIDAY OF NUMBERS SO PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Speaker:   Jo Baxter

Come and hear from Jo, our member about the Rotary Action Group's Activities.

Substance abuse and addiction of illicit drugs is a global problem and can only be addressed by the joint efforts of all worldwide organizations including governments. 

In a combined, structured and sustained action, the mission of the Rotarian Action Group for Addiction Prevention is to strengthen those efforts by organizing an international group of Rotary specialists and activists to develop constructive plans of action to be used to initiate prevention of addiction and illicit drugs. 

Within Rotary the group will work to inform, stimulate, support and advise clubs and districts how to tackle the problem in a structural long-term manner, with vision and a strategy. They will offer Rotarians a quarterly newsletter, website and opportunities to interact and share ideas for awareness and prevention at conferences and conventions.

On Wednesday the 18th we have a Fund Raising BBQ at the Memorial Gardens.  Ken Haines and Paul Duke will be in attendance.  We need a coluple more volunteers to help with food preparation, cooking and serving.

Please advise Jerry by phone (0407 646 396) if you can help, soonest.

Attached is a run sheet for the event.

Speaker:       Mish Simpson

This year the Community Group is supporting SKER (Souther Koala and Echidna Rescue).  Further details can be found at https://www.sker.org.au/.

The unit receives no government funding.  Mish will speak about their activities.

Each year the Variety SA club provide a day at the Adelaide Zoo for the children at selected Special Needs Schools in the Adelaide region. They have moved from having one event covering all ages to two events in the year.

We need as many members as possible to help with the event.  Parking will be arranged at the Torrens PArade Ground and a code for entry will be provided nearer the event.  

If you cn help please accept the invitation.

Speaker:    David Middleton

Come and hear our own member David talking about investing.A completely unique guide to investing your hard-earned loot, Kissing the Frog translates the mystifying language of money into the language of classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes. the Butcher, the Baker and the Candlestick Maker are perfect mentors for identifying a profitable business and buying shares as investments, while Old King Cole is the perfect tale to simplify the benefits of direct investment versus mutual funds. Meanwhile, the three Little Pigs know all there is to know about building up a property investment portfolio! the myth of investing is simplified with a little fairytale magic.

Come along and join us on for a brief history lesson of the Goodwood region and its surroundings with Bronte Harrington.

Delve into the early days through Bronte’s captivating stories and experiences. Discover what life was like before the establishments of shops, railway, subway and the orphanage.

Retired Colonel Steve Larkin will be presentiong the history of the 27th Brigade from Unley in World War 1

The Ears have it - Presentation by Senior Audiologist Karen Short who has a passion for making a difference to adults and children with a hearing loss. A strong interest in educating people on the importance of hearing health; with a goal to make a positive impact on the health of my community.

Join us for a inaugaral event as The Rotary Club Of Unley recognises local Teachers for thier unwavering commitments to excellence in teaching.

 Please note that as well as registering for the event it is important for catering purposes due the number of Teachers and guests who will also be in attendance that you pre-order and pay for your meals as outlined in the letter that Secretary Greg sent out last week.

Aysa Khojesteh will be presenting her experiences as part of the Rotary Youth Sailing Challend and Sailing ship One and All

AND With the assistance of interviewer Christina Way, Rober Freake will be presenting behind the badge

Nic Jeffries presents SA Youth Orchestra

Each year SA Youth Orchestras provides world-class development programs and career pathways for South Australia’s brightest young emerging musicians. 

From primary through to university; from junior to senior ensembles and beyond, we encourage a lifelong interest in and love of music and to give musicians the opportunities to develop to their maximum potential.

Members enjoy weekly rehearsals, coaching and tutorials by leading musicians, along with other special arts activities.  All orchestras and ensembles perform in public concerts, along with schools and community concerts around Adelaide and regional areas.

Ian cox will be telling us all about the work of Anglicare

What's the Plan. Get involved

Club meeting for commitees and individuals to talk about what has been achieved so far this Rotary year and what actions events are planned for remaining Rotary year.

We welcome your ideas/thoughts fot future activities.

Karen Short and Nicole Eglinton are back to present part 2 The effect of traumatic brain injury hearing

Final planning for carols, lolly bagging and possibly a guest speaker

Join us for the Unley Rotary Club Xmas party / dinner

Please refer to the email sent out earlier.