P.O. Box 121 ATHELSTONE SA 5076 Rotary Club of Morialta Inc. Secretary - Di Potter District 9520 Home 8278 1424 Mob 0400 736 408 Email. [email protected]
THE COG - RCM Meeting 1493 Bulletin 30 July 2014
Calendar & Scheduling
Wed 30 July 2014 – Normal Meeting – Rezz Hotel 6pm for 6.30pm Guest Speaker – National Stroke Foundation – Ambassador Philippa King Wed 6 August 2014 – Normal Meeting – Rezz Hotel 6pm for 6.30pm Club Committees Night or Club Assembly Night – no Speaker Wed 13 August 2014 – Normal Meeting – Rezz Hotel 6pm for 6.30pm Program to be advised Thursday 14 August – Morialta RC - Board Meeting – Rezz Hotel 7.00pm
Current News
President’s Corner. 30/7/2014 - David Lloyd
Another wintery night last meeting, thanks to those who attended. We had a great young lady in Emily Smith who we sponsored to attend the IRYLA coinciding with world conference in Sydney in June. She gave us a excellent briefing on the conference and the need for Rotary to continue promoting the RYLA message. Emily would be remembered by those who attended out Christmas function, Emily entertained us with her guitar and song. She will again be entertaining us at our 1500 th meeting celebration.
The meeting jackpot is still there for someone to get that magic #1, Sue missed out last week in pulling out #2.
Our Sergeant David Riggall did a great job in relieving you of some small change, in a fare and proper way. Perhaps ask David why he did not fine me.
Our guest speaker this week is from the National Stroke Foundation – Ambassador Philippa King. (See Page 2 for details ) The following week August 6 th will be a Club Assembly . Please try to attend this club assembly meeting, this is when the 2014/15 budget will be discussed and directors and committees acknowledged.
Again thanks to those who braved the winters night in attending our meeting and I look forward to see you all on Wednesday night.
Take Care - David
Campbelltown Library Chess Teams - BBQ lunch at Thorndon Park – 24 August 2014
The Rotary club of Morialta will be helping to cook the BBQ lunch at Thorndon Park (request currently with Graeme Packer) as the club did last year. This will be on Sunday August 24 th and is to celebrate the performance of the Campbelltown Library chess teams. As they are a community team, they do not qualify for the school shields at the end of the year, but we still like to congratulate them on their wonderful performance. Previous years the Campbelltown council/library paid the fees associated with participation in the state competition, but this year the outstanding amount has been personally donated by deputy mayor Jill Whittaker. She will therefore hand out the Deputy Mayor Jill Whittaker award for the most improved player during the lunch festivities.
Kind Regards, Sabrina Koetsier Page 1 Morialta Rotary Club Shed
Some photos of the new shelving installed at the Rotary Shed by Kevin Jacka and the boys from the Community Workshop. A big thank you to the team from the Community Workshop for a great job. This will also that allow us to store a lot more equipment etc and tidies up the Rotary Shed as everyone can see. Still a little bit more sorting out to do but that can be done in the coming weeks. Best Regards Graeme Packer
RYDA News We are now looking for Volunteers for this Event. The dates for RYDA have changed again now 5 and 7 August 2014 at Campbelltown Leisure Centre Judi Brown will be the Day Manager. Please contact Judi to Volunteer for this important annual event. about RYDA (now part of the Road Safety Education program) RYDA is a series of practical and powerful workshops that aim to change the way young people think about road safety. As part of an interactive one-day experience, students experience braking at different speeds, devise travel strategies that will work for them in the real world and get tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends and family. Perhaps the most impactful moments come from the personal stories of loss and survival. In one session, students watch a powerful and emotional video on the life and tragic death of an 18 year old provisional driver and her best friend. And in another, they sit with a crash survivor and hear first-hand how one poor choice can change a life forever. http://www.rse.org.au/
Guest Speakers in the future
Wednesday 30 July 2014 Philippa King from the Stroke Foundation : For 25 years Philippa King owned and worked in her own cleaning business, doing everything from aged and disability care domestic cleaning, offices, building sites and homes. She is retired now?? and apart from working for the Stroke Foundation, she volunteers at the West Terrace Cemetery as a tour guide, and also volunteers at Government House. Her hobbies are reading, gardening, arts and crafts and theatre.
Wednesday 15 October 2014 Blind Sporting Council – Rajin Vasan – CEO and Anthony Clarke OAM
Raj and Anthony will do a joint presentation, with Raj briefly introducing the work of the Blind Sporting Council and her work as CEO, followed by Anthony sharing his experiences of participating in sport, and the benefits he has gained. They will also explain our recently launched "Eye Support a Star" initiative. After this, they will be more than happy to take questions.
Rajini Vasan- Chief Executive Officer Raj has over 20 years experience spanning three countries, across various industries including hospitality, tourism, arts and the not-for-profit sectors.
A Hotel Management graduate from India with a degree in Sociology, Raj arrived in Adelaide in 1996, and has taken on various executive roles with Hyatt Regency Adelaide, Adelaide Festival Centre and Novita Children's Services, to name a few.
During her time as the Executive Manager for Kids Future Kids in 2006, the organization won the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships and Raj was the SA Ambassador for FACSIA promoting community - business links. Page 2
Raj continues to also serve on several boards including South Australia India Advisory Council and as Ambassador for OzAsia Festival,. She is inspired by the resilience and strength of the clients she represents on the Blind Sporting Council and looks forward to growing BSC for the benefit of the community.
Anthony Clarke OAM Anthony lost his sight in a car accident at the age of 17. Now in his 60s, Anthony's journey from an altered life to sporting glory is nothing short of inspirational. Anthony, a South Australian, has won 2 world titles and a Paralympic gold medal for Judo, and is the current Australian Power Lifting record holder for the under 90kgs category, plus a winner of 2 national titles.
In recognition of his contributions and services to sport, Anthony was awarded the OAM in 2007.
Always seeking new challenges, Anthony is currently finding his feet in ballroom dancing. He's a motivational speaker, musician, and a master trainer in Judo.
Raj and Anthony look forward to seeing you on October 15th.
Cold Plunge for Those in Need — RC of Glenelg Jessica Vun is a member of the Rotary Club of Glenelg who has arranged this event.
Jessica worked as a teacher in Russia 2008 where she saw a COLD WATER PLUNGE, a fund raiser for the homeless in Russia where over $40000 has been raised since 2012. She now has bought this idea to her club
Don your bikini or board shorts and join us as we plunge into freezing cold water to raise much needed funds for the homeless and those in need in Adelaide. All funds raised will be divided between the St Vincent de Paul Society and Uniting Care Glenelg's community aid, Christmas appeal and soup kitchen projects.
During the after party at the Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club, participants will have the chance to celebrate their bravery and also win a number of donated lucky draw prizes. We encourage you to collect sponsors from colleagues, friends and family.
When : 11am Sunday 17 August 2014 Where : Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Cost : Adults: $10 (minimum donation) Children: $5 (minimum donation)
Collect sponsors : $5 waist deep $10 submerge $15 submerge & 2 minutes in the water and $20 submerge & 5 minutes in the water
Register : please visit: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=93192 or Contact Jessie Vun Rotary Club of Glenelg Phone: 0400 367 992
The Voice of Rotary
Broadcast on 1197AM RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.30-8.00 pm From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line at www.rphadelaide.org.au
July 2014 July 29 th PP Bernie Morgan & Colleen Penny (R.C. of Blackwood) “Sing Australia” August 2014 Aug 5 th PDG Graeme Dodsworth (R.C. of Mitcham) “ACSO & the Premier’s Awards”
Aug 12 th PP Ian Carman & Julie Carman (R.C. of Magill Sunrise) “The Challenge of Leprosy in Oecusse”
Aug 19 th PP Gordon Wilkinson (R.C. of Hyde Park) “Science, Engineering & Fun”
Aug 26 th PDG Barbara Wheatcroft (R.C. Adelaide Parks) “Rotary & the Royal Adelaide Show”
Information available from Chris Hughes 8379 4633 0418 835 977 [email protected]
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Friday 5th September to Sunday 14th September (inclusive) Rotary has again been given the opportunity to look after 4 of the sales booths for the 2014 Adelaide Royal Show. If you have any issues please don’t hesitate to contact - Norm O’Flaherty 0417 882 736 [email protected]
As a volunteer for a Rotary Club you are covered by Rotary insurance for the purpose of fund raising and if you are a member of Rotary you can claim a make-up for each session you volunteer. The fundraising incentive is that Rotary Clubs receive $13.00 per person for each hour.
Morialta Coordinator - Please contact Norm O’Flaherty to indicate you are happy to volunteer this year and to register.
The District coordinator is Barbara Wheatcroft Consultant. Ph: 8358 1625 (home) Mob: 0413 511 243 email: [email protected]
News on the Morialta website www.morialta.org.au
Keep up to date, look at the Morialta Web Site regularly. Tim Mee (COG Newsletter) and Judy Cushway (Morialta Website) are always looking for news and photos, please send us an email. Share your Rotary activities with other members.
July- Weekly Meeting Room set up – Rezz Hotel - During July all members should help with the set up and pack down of equipment on Wednesday nights. Please remember to help by arriving early to set up the room and equipment . Committees will be advised shortly
Rotary Herald Newsletter – District 9520 Newsletter http://www.rotarynews.info/District9520 A good way to keep up with district news!
Dhanak – A Rainbow of Music & Dance
Afzal Mahmood advised members of this event. Ticket ($30 each) are available from David Lloyd. Please email or call [email protected] This event is also on the Rotary Club of Morialta facebook page, link below. https://www.facebook.com/events/253929388146222/
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