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Iss. 26 | 26 Feb. 2013, Meeting 2386 | 7 Mar. 2013, Meeting 2387 | Fortnightly
www.RotaryAdelaideWest.org
Rotary Clubof Adelaide West bulletin
What’s next? Tues, 26 February Thurs, 7 March 14 MarchWelcoming David Sabine Catherine Logue No meeting
Cash Rosemary Edgley Heather Sloan
Sergeant Tom Appleby Tom Appleby
Upcomingprogram
March Final discussion before Conference.
Joint meeting with Adelaide West, Adelaide South and Adelaide East at the Public Schools Club.
WINNERof District 9500 Bulletin Award!
‘My parents think the Arthritis SA / Adelaide West Rotary Bookshop is out of this world – and the books taste great!”
Bookshop going great!
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What’s coming up?
Meeting 2386, Tuesday, 26 February
Joint Meeting with Adelaide West, Adelaide South and Adelaide East at the Public Schools Club
Due to the Clipsal 500 members should be aware of changed meeting days.
14 March
No meeting as members are attending the District Conference in Bendigo.
Since its inception in 1978, the annual South Australia Police Officer of the Year Award has sought to highlight the service provided to our community by the South Australia Police and recognises outstanding acts of courtesy, courage, kindness, understanding, compassion and devotion to duty by any member of the SA Police Department.
Each year's winner is chosen by the Rotary Club of Unley from nominations received from individuals and groups in the community. This prestigious award is presented at a public ceremony held in Rundle Mall, Adelaide, usually in May.
Stephen Westgarth
Meeting 2387, Thursday, 7 March
Final discussion before Conference
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What’s been happening?
Meeting 2384, 14 FebruarySpeaker: DGN John Campbell
Topic: Membership
Review John Madigan
DGN John spoke with enthusiasm about membership and his lasting impressions of a presentation he attended given by Rotary International Director Stuart Heal on Changing Rotary.
He said clubs must be able to make change and take notice of our environment, and questioned what we can do to improve and adapt to these situations.
We must look around and see what others are doing for example the new 9500 9520 website (produced by Bill Marles ) indicates we must change.
Rotary must look forward, be more involved, plan and encourage young people, be bolder and more vibrant in outlook and now the emphasis is less on attendance but on new ideas and expansion.
John gave us a new look at Rotary and the need for change.
His presentation was enthusiastically received.
DGN John Campbell
‘A bank is a place that
will lend you money if
you can prove that you
don’t need it.’
Bob Hope
‘I stopped believing in
Santa Clause when my
mother took me to him
in a department store,
and he asked me for my
autograph.’
Shirley Temple
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Meeting 2385, 21 FebruarySpeaker: Rebecca Wessels, Project Manager, Australian Refugee Association & Youth Jet
Review Henry Pecanek
Mission Statement: To provide refugees arrived in Australia with social, educational and emergency help support, so as to integrate more easily.
Objectives:
• To provide youth tutoring one on one
• To provide social support
• Including in home English tutoring plus basic skills such as grocery shopping
• To provide help desk / emergency support.
Project Manager Ms Rebecca Wessels provided Rotarians with an empathetic presentation bringing reality to the situation faced by refugees. Particularly interesting was that many refugees did not want to be perceived as sad stories. A DVD created by youth clients conveyed humour as well as the challenges. Stories from refugees from Bhutan, Congo and South Sudan for example conveyed culture shock as to how lifts transformed people just by going in and then out after the doors reopened; a question as to how 5 plus 5 =11?; and “just bring a plate” was not meant literally!
ARA comprised 30 staff but also 300 volunteers in South Australia. Clients number about 150 youths alone, with about twice as many adults.
Members from Adelaide West can help in a number of ways.
Even items of furniture, clothes, education support and help finding employment are ways to help.
Partnerships in projects are also am option.
Whilst the funding is for refugees ARA tries to help asylum seekers also but not within detention centres. This has become more relevant since government changes since August 2012.
All members showed Rebecca their great appreciation.
‘Television - is a medium. So called
because it is neither rare or well done.’
Ernie Kovacs
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The Arthritis Foundation is seeking Volunteers
Do you enjoy helping others?Arthritis SA is looking for people to provide assistance in the following areas:
• Office volunteers - mail room (stuffing & sorting envelopes), data entry
• Fundraising – assistance at the ABC Gardeners’ Market
• Badge day collectors
Hours: variousAt least two hours per week on a regular basis
ContactPlease contact Sharon Jones, Volunteer Coordinator at Arthritis SA for more details on 08 8379 5711 or [email protected]
16 February
Click on the link below to view the District Dispatch and download attachments:
• http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=50056&pid=86396
• Urgent Request from RAWCS
• Joint District 9500/9520 Peace Forum and Dinner
• Adelaide Harmony Choir Anzac Day Concert
• Pin it for Polio
• Centurion Program
• From the Rotary Foundation
• Future Events and Mobile Billboard Bookings
23 February
Click on the link below to view the District Dispatch and download attachments:
• http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=50056&pid=86577
• Centurion Program
• G’day from Sydney from Bob Aitken
• Urgent Help Wanted – Fundraiser in Jeopardy
• Pin it for Polio
• Visit from a 1967 Rotary Exchange Student
• From RAWCS – need a guest speaker?
• Want to work with Bunnings?
• District Directory Update
• Future Events and Mobile Billboard Bookings
District News Dispatches
Arthritis SA118 Richmond Road Marleston
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www.rotary9500inbendigo2013.org.au
14 – 17 March 2013
District 9500 Conference@ Bendigo
Our club has arranged a display of Rotary Down Under Merchandise which will be located in
the Rotary World Display and we will be responsible for selling the various items.
A commission on sales is payable to our club.
It would be appreciated if our members could be involved and assist us with the stall
however we do not expect you to attend the shop when the plenary sessions are being
conducted. If there are members or partners not attending these sessions you would be very
welcome to be involved with the RDU shop as every sale is money for our club.
The items for sale are all priced and bankcard is available.
Operating instructions will be provided.
A roster will be prepared requesting assistance from various members from 30 minutes to one
hour and John will contacted you individually.
Those members who still wish to Register for the Conference are able to do so by contacting
President Elect Bill.
One of the features of our Bendigo Conference will be The Rotary World where there will be
20 exhibitors all advertising various areas of Rotary and a must see for our club.
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• Col Williams • (08) 8356 4489 • [email protected]• www.timeforrotary.org/local-projects/charity-support/toy-boys-down-at-woodville
Toy Boys of Woodville2012 saw the ‘Toy Boys’ celebrate20 magnificent years! The teammeets every Wednesday to makesolid wooden toys to assist underpriviledged families in the local community. These are distributed on the last Wednesday in November each year to 10 local charitable organisations.
• www.RAWCS.com.au • [email protected]• Roberta Waterman 0411 110 446 • David Cockshell 0410 995 996 • Marilyn Shaw 0417 885 735
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS)RAWCS’ volunteer project teams carry out humanitarian work
worldwide:- short term exercises, with predetermined andagreed goals to ensure sustainability. Projects target areas
such as poverty, neglect, hunger, water shortages andcontamination, poor housing, inadequate medical attention and
supplies, diseases, discrimination, poor reading / comprehension skills.
International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians (IFMR)In 1991, Loxton Rotary Club started the IFMR. Today, there are over 20 chapters
worldwide, with 150 members in Australia called Rotacyclists. They arrange meet-and-greet rides. 2014 World
Rotary Convention sees IFMR membersaround the world coming to Australia.
Ian Chase & Claus Weberwww.IFMRaustralia.com.au [email protected]
• Jacqui Slater • 0421 754 255 • [email protected]• www.gawlerlightrotary.org.au/includes/EducSmiles.html
Rob Eley • 0459 150 699 • [email protected]/includes/Bricks.html
Educated Smiles ProjectRotary Clubs of Gawler Light & Bali Sanur working together
A sponsorship program designed to provide disadvantaged childrenin the Balinese village of Bontihing an opportunity forprimary school education and a chance to a better life.For just $110.00 per annum per child you can help too.
All funds go directly to the project and donations are tax deductible.
The school library in the Balinesevillage of Bontihing burned down in 2007 and the village has no means to replace it. Together we are working towards re-establishing this vital educational resource through aGlobal Grant and the selling of virtual 'bricks' for $100 each.
Rotary Clubs of Gawler Light & Bali Sanur working togetherBricks for Bontihing Project
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Rotary Youth ExchangeA year of study overseas as anExchange Student gives opportunitiesto develop personal self confidenceand maturity, a lifetime of inter-national friendships, a realunderstanding of many differentcultures, new language skills and a base for future education and career goals.
RRoTARY oTARY WORLD ORLD DISPLAYS ISPLAYS
• Jenni Heenan (CEO) • 1300 881 913 • [email protected] • www.DisasterAidAustralia.org.au
An innovative Australian-based humanitarian aid package providing families with a new start following a disaster. Aid is unique in that it rebuilds communities by providing expertise in the delivery of sustainable clean water, solar lighting and shelter. Donations are tax deductible.
• Steve McLachlan • [email protected] www.facebook.com/interactofficial
Interact members are aged between14-18 yrs and based in schools. Interact Clubs enable students to develop leadership skills and personal integrity while helping others. Interact benefits its young members,the sponsoring Rotary club and the community that the Interactors serve.
ARH funds mental health research. Mental illness will affect 25% of the adultpopulation and 10-15% of young people in any one year. Despite thesignificant impact of mental illness on our society, our research into mental healthremains drastically under-funded. Your Rotary Club can help by raising funds in October of each year through the ARH Hat Day!
Australian Rotary Health - Mental Health Focus
• PDG Colin Thorn • 0413 124 559 • [email protected]• or Director Dick Wilson [email protected]
www.AustralianRotaryHealth.org.au
A one day out of school program delivering practical road safetyinformation targeting attitude and awareness of young driversand their passengers. RYDA targets 16-18 year old students andincludes six interactive sessions delivered to small student groups covering topics such as:
• hazard perception • distraction management• vehicle safety • stopping distance
• fatigue • experiences of a crash survivor
Rotary Youth Driver Awareness programme
• Jan / Craig Rogasch • 0417 815 869 • [email protected] • www.RSE.org.au/RYDA.aspx
Chair : David Johnston • [email protected]
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Bendigo Visitor Centre • (03) 5434 6060 • Freecall 1800 813 153• [email protected] • www.BendigoTourism.com
Our local Bendigo Ambassadors are here to helpyou plan your memorable visit to Bendigo. Visit them during registrationsat The Bendigo Visitor Centre Information Stand in Rotary World, or drop into Australia’s grandest visitor centre to start your Bendigo experiences.Bendigo Visitor Centre - open 9am to 5pm - 7 Days51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo (former historic Post Office)
ARH funds mental health research. Mental illness will affect 25% of the adultpopulation and 10-15% of young people in any one year. Despite thesignificant impact of mental illness on our society, our research into mental healthremains drastically under-funded. Your Rotary Club can help by raising funds in October of each year through the ARH Hat Day!
Australian Rotary Health - Mental Health Focus
• PDG Colin Thorn • 0413 124 559 • [email protected]• or Director Dick Wilson [email protected]
www.AustralianRotaryHealth.org.au
Chair : Paul Bahr • [email protected]
National Youth Science ForumThe NYSF allows Students in Year 11a chance to test drive potentialcareers in science. Participants willundertake actual experiments inLaboratories and visit a range ofindustry and research facilities.
Ollie Clark • [email protected]
The Science & Engineering ChallengeAn outreach program conducted by the Universityof Newcastle, inspires students to study scienceand engineering at a senior level. The Challengetakes students out of the classroom and gives thema day of fun, teamwork and discovery. The RotaryClub of Adelaide each year manages the SA tour leg.Around 100 volunteers and 2,000 students compete in venues around SA.
David Adamson • [email protected]
A 3 Day hands-on science,engineering and technologyprogram for Year 9/10 students.
Workshops & activities cover a wide range of fields, includingrobotics, engineering, medical science, forensic science,environmental science, animal diversity and chemistry.Participation is invited from students throughout South Australia.
Welcome to Bendigo !
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Rotary Down UnderSHOPThroughout the conference,please drop into the RDU Shop manned by the team at Rotary Adelaide Westto browse the range of clothing, collectables, gifts and Club merchandiseavailable for you to purchase. Cash and Credit Card facilities will be available.
Below is a snapshot of just a few items that will be in stock at the Conference, with a greater range shown on the Conference Website:
www.Rotary9500inBendigo2013.org.au
RDU Shop - Rotary World expo hallopen daily (but not during Plenary session times)
• Thursday : 1pm to 5pm • Friday : 10am to 5pm• Saturday : 8.15am to 2pm • Sunday : 8.15am to 10.45am
USB Credit Cards - $10 Cuff Links - $24.20
Mens Belt - $22Caps - $13
Pink Heart Pin$11
PLUS MUCH MORE - Visit www.Rotary9500inBendigo2013.org.au
$9.75Guardian Agel Pin
$7.75Key Ring
90¢Kangaroo Pin
$90Mens & Ladies
WatchesClothing ChoicesMens & Womens
Womens ScarfsMens Ties
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Adelaide West Rotary Club Inc. is pleased to be associated with the following organisations:
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Other Club’s meeting times(@ the Public Schools Club) Adelaide East Tuesday 1.00 pm Adelaide Parks Wednesday 6.15 pm
(@ the Bradman Room Adelaide Oval) Adelaide Wednesday 1.00 pm
(@ the Naval Military Club - Hutt St) Adelaide Light Thursday 7.00 am
(@ the Pavilion Restaurant South Tce) Adelaide South 12.30 for 1 pm
When attending other Club’s meetings
Please advise Geoff French of your make-up when you attend another club meeting. It can be two weeks either side of your missed meeting.
Past Bulletin’s onlinePlease visit: http://www.rotaryadelaidewest.org/articles.php?category=club-bulletins-/-newsletters
Thank you!
Thank you Greenhouse Media
for sponsorship of this Club Bulletin.
Office Bearers 2012-13Rotary Club of Adelaide West
President: Sioux Christiansen
Immediate Past President: Randolph Alwis AM
Secretary: David Sabine
Treasurer: Christopher OvertonPublic Officer: Peter Thompson
Club Administration: George Magee
Membership: Kym Green
Public Relations: Bill Marles
Rotary Foundation: Alan Smith OAMCommunity Service: Henry Pecanek
International Relations: Geoff Beer
New Generations: Rosemary Edgley
Bulletin Editor Precinct Coordinator: John Madigan OAM
Club Web Master: Bill MarlesFundraising: Heather Sloan
International / DistrictInternational President Sakuji Tanaka
District 9500 Governor Marie Dorrington
Immediate Past District Governor Eric Russell
District Governor Elect Barbara Wheatcroft
District Governor Nominee John Campbell
Contact usRotary Club of Adelaide WestPO Box 7142Hutt Street, AdelaideSouth Australia 5000
Bulletin Editor: John F MadiganOAM [email protected]
MeetingsThursdays @ 12.30 pm for 1 pm start
The Public Schools Club 207 East Tce, Adelaide South Australia 5000
Adelaide West Rotary Club was chartered 20 January 1964
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