Events

Hope everyone had a happy new year and is raring to go again.  As usual a BBQ in the parklands to start the year.  Bring your own food, drink, chairs and/or picnic mats.

Speaker: Graham Ey

Graham will be introducing the club to the usage of electronic defibrillators and resuscitation techniques.

Speaker: Sandro Iuliano

Following the downfall of the car manufacturing industry in South Australia, Sandro, a mechanical engineering by training, took a break from the 9-to-5 and began to enjoy the simple pleasures and caring for his young family. Gardening became a daily activity full of indulging rewards. Sandro pondered and realised, gardening was hard work requiring much valuable time and resource. Moreover, shoulder injuries sustained from over-gardening, inspired him to find a better way to enjoy the garden.

David Wattchow is a professor of Surgery at Flinders university/Flinders Medical Centre. He was in the inaugural class to study medicine at Flinders in 1974.  This talk will detail the development of medicine at Flinders from a personal perspective. It will move on to contributions to research and clinical medicine.

Paul Duke was a senior member of that class and a colleague of David’s.

Speaker: Miriam Cocking

Miriam has been associated with the Multicultural Communities Council of SA since 1983 and has been the Chairperson since 2015.  The MCCSA support and advocate for all people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to realise their potential as active contributors to the economic, social and cultural life of South Australia. Currently the MCCSA delivers a range of services including: volunteering, employment readiness, social support, transport, capacity building, volunteer placement for international students, skilled migrants and tertiary student placement, early childhood programs and facility usage.

Speaker: Nerissa Kilvert

Nerissa Kilvert has been the small business commissioner since September 2021.  In this role, she is responsible for providing information to small businesses, advocating on their behalf and assisting businesses in both complaint resolution and in pursuing alternative paths for dispute resolution.  Nerissa has experience working successfully with Ministers, Senior Officials, government agencies, local councils, and a diverse range of other stakeholders, including representatives of the hospitality, building, tenancy, retail, legal and not-for-profit sectors.

SocialEvening Bowling with our pals at Mitcham.  Cost per persn for Bowling and Dinner is $26, bowling only is $15.

Attendees are asked to prepay the correct amount to th club account and we will pay the whole bill.

Bank details:               BSB:   633 000     Account Number   172 878 258    Account Name:  Rotary Club of Unley Inc.

Descriptor:   Bowls

Speaker(s): Sophia, Jasmine and Inuka

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is an annual program designed for young Australian students with a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  We are fortunate enough to have three local students involved in the program coming to present to us about their experiences.

On Tuesday 21st March we are meeting at our shed in Hove. Shane Chamings, Manager of the Goodwood Community Bendigo Bank, who have kindly sponsored most of our payment for the new cage trailer, will present same to the club..

Attached is a map showing the location of the shed at Brighton.  It is not that far and you do not need a passport.

We will have a meal there with steak and salad followed by dessert,coffee or tea at a cost of $15 per person.  BYO grog and chair/s.  Partners/Guests very welcome

It will be a social event and we will have some games there to entertain those who run out of conversation or have a highly competitive streak.

PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO BE THERE TO SHOW HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF THE BENDIGO BANK.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH TRANSPORT PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND i WILL TRY TO ARRANGE LIFTS.

Speaker: David Linley

Biodiversity is crucial for the ecological balance and sustainability of the Black Forest. The region's diverse habitats, including forests, wetlands, and meadows, support a rich variety of plant and animal species.  David will be sharing his experiences in this unique region.

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