Guests: Pam Trimmer brought he Son along to witness the induction of Vivienne Woods but his name was said too quickly and quietly for me to hear it and things were moving fast (forgive me Pam). The new Reno, Salvation Army Unley chief Judy Shaw visited and seemed resigned to her fate of becoming a member. She was accompanied by her partner Vaughn Duck.
President Nathan
President Nathan under work pressure that caused some degree of fluster opened the meeting and welcomed the guests then passed quickly to Jerry Casburn to introduce the guest speakers. For Covidy reasons the presentation was via ZOOM, (hence the grainy screen shots of the presenters)
Guest Speakers on Calperum - Julie Robertson & Corey Grogan
Julie Roberts was the first speaker and she's had lots of leadership roles in companies like Westpac, Regional Development Australia, Riverland Wine and TAFE. She joined the Australian Landscape Trust in 2018 and is the Director of Business Development and Education at Calperum Station.
Julie told of the development of the Strategic Plan for Calperum. Funding has previously come from the Government but it's diminishing. So the vision of doing more of the same isn't going to cut the mustard for the 500,000 acre property in what is virtually desert with a creek running through it.
Rotary has been heavily involved in the past and many Unley members have been to the site to contribute to the project.
The original vision of returning Calperum to its original, pre-settlement, condition has largely been abandoned for the very good reason that it simply can't be done. The new vision is multifaceted that revolves around the three themes: Ecology, Education and Engagement.
They have a team of well regarded ecologists conducting research. Students come and stay at the property for nature camps and to undertake Certificate courses that often lead to further studies. They hope to expand into Eco Tourism, Corporate team building and other activities to build engagement with the wider community.
This all needs money (and volunteers) and the State Government has promised $700,000 to be their 20% stake in a $3.5 million programme to hopefully be funded by the Feds.
Julie Grogan ran us through the immensity of the task by showing the various facilities that are currently available, all of which requiring a lot of work and funding. The $3.5 million will be spent on the Boomerang Lodge, the planned gathering space, upgrading some of the existing accommodation, the educational garden, putting in water filtration and more solar energy.
Induction
President Nathan called inductee Vivienne Woods to come forward and her nominee Pam Trimmer introduced her to the club. Vivienne isn't a stranger and has become an integral member of the Thrift Shop team, taking charge of the back room. She had previously been a guest speaker talking of her life as an archaeologist from which she has now semi retired. Unsurprisingly, Vivienne will serve on the Thrift Shop Committee.
Spots
Rhonda Hoare read a letter from Oliver Manning, our student at this year's National Science Forum describing his much enjoyed experience and thanking the club for its support.
Whilst on her feet, she reminded members about the Yfurs' (Young Friends of Unley Rotary) fundraising film night this Sunday at the Wallace Cinemas at Mitcham. The movie starts at 7.45 but turn up early and buy refreshments, and the movie has changed to something perhaps more appealing to our age group "Belfast" (that's said to be great!). The cost is $20 per head - please try to be there.
Trevor McGuirk happily reported that he'd been promoting his personal Peruvian project at a church event and had parishioners put $350 in his hat. His happiness was enhanced when an elderly gentleman sprang for $2,000 that will help a young person with their studies.
Finale
Trevor was made even happier when he won the $10.
The meeting closed at 7.45pm.
RAWCS MEDIA RELEASE
National Flood Relief Appeal
Australian charity, Rotary Australia World Community Service, today announced the creation of a national Flood Relief Appeal for people impacted by the current floods in Queensland and Northern NSW. Australians impacted by the recent floods will be the beneficiaries of money raised by Flood Appeal and will be able to liaise with their local Rotary Club to advise of their needs.
The fundraising campaign was launched today to support the communities in need after yet another disaster impacting Australians.
“The money raised from the Appeal will go directly and quickly to support those impacted, providing essential items and financial support where Disaster relief and Insurance claims won’t stretch,” said Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd CEO Andrew Woodward.
“The number of disasters Australians have endured in the last few years in addition to the pandemic have been significant and left a lot of people in very difficult financial positions,” Mr Woodward said.
Rotary Australia World Community Service has previously raised money for Bushfire and Drought affected areas and sees this disaster as just another where the network of Rotarians can step in to assist.
Mr Woodward said that he expects the money to help people with the things that insurance or disaster relief funds cannot replace. Whether it be helping farmers build new fences or providing food and clothing to those that have lost everything, the money raised will be crucial in helping families get back on their feet as soon as possible.
Rotary Australia World Community Service is a not-for-profit charity that aims to be the leading Australian charitable organization for people’s wellbeing, supporting Rotarians and Rotary Clubs undertaking humanitarian projects in Australia and overseas. Tax Deductible Donations to the appeal can be made on the Rotary Australia World Community Service website at http://rawcs.org.au
Rotary International News.
The power of the Rotary logo
By Charles Pretto, 2022-23 governor of District 5340 (California, USA)
I like the Rotary logo — the one with the wheel and the word “Rotary” next to it. It’s not always a popular opinion though. Some members prefer the old Rotary wheel and continue to use it, even though it was retired nearly a decade ago. In some ways, I get it. We Rotary members can be traditionalists.
The modern Rotary logo has something that the old one doesn’t though: name recognition — literally. The word “Rotary” (or Rotaract) is in big letters. It’s easy to read and most importantly, it’s easy to identify. I experienced that difference first-hand when I started wearing the modern Rotary logo on my lapel pin.
From my dental hygienist to the person bagging my groceries, I was getting asked about Rotary everywhere. I never had this level of engagement before! You know why? Because we aren’t a big corporation like Starbucks with a logo you just know. The wheel doesn’t mean anything to the public. By adding “Rotary” to the wheel, our logo becomes much more identifiable. And because of that, I’ve had many delightful conversations with people. Some have even joined our club meetings to learn more about Rotary. It’s been a great recruitment tool.
Official Rotary logo
Recently, the RI Board of Directors began asking Rotary and Rotaract clubs to update their club logo to include the Rotary logo and their club name. I realized that if every club did this, it would tie us all together as one global Rotary network.
When I begin my term as district governor, my goal is to get all 60 clubs in my district to update their club logos. I’ve already started talking about it with my district public image chair and presidents-elect.
I know public image can’t be a priority for every club — they have other issues and challenges to focus on. So for those clubs who need additional assistance, but lack the resources to do it, I am starting a program in my district that will connect Rotaract members who are studying marketing or a related field with clubs that needs help with their branding and public image. It’s a win-win situation! Rotaract members who need real world experience will get it by using their talents to help clubs increase their public image in the community.
If your club wants to update their logo but you don’t know where to start, I recommend reaching out to your district public image coordinator to see what resources might be available from your district.
When we all use the Rotary logo, it really pops! And the awareness of our logo can help engage more individuals, welcome more people into Rotary, and do good in the world.
About the author: Charles Pretto is a member of the Rotary Club of San Diego, California (USA). He’s a big believer in the power of the Rotary logo. So much so, Charles plans to give every member in his district a Rotary pin. He hopes it will help start more conversations between members and the next generation of Rotary and Rotaract members.
Coffee Chat at Impressa, Unley Shopping Centre
10.30 am on the first Friday of the month is good for a chat with Rotary friends and a caffeine fix! Next one is Friday 4 March 2022
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 8 March 2022 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Event: Committees Night
Set-up and Welcome...........Brendan Kenny & Leonie Kewen
Tuesday 15 March 2022 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speakers: Rohan WattsThe National Broadband Network
Set-up and Welcome...........John Kikkert & Dennis Liddle
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Vera-Ann Stacy (Pam Trimmer) & Vera Holt
Week 4: 26 March 2022
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Jason Booth & Rhonda Hoare
Week 5:
Early: Bob Mullins & Wendy Andrews | Late: Jerry Casburn & Paul Duke
Rotarians, who are unable to attend as rostered, please arrange a swap or as a very last resort contact: Pam Trimmer (T) 8293 2612; (M) 0415 238 333; e-mail: pamela.trimmer@bigpond.com
Mitre 10 and Bunnings Barbeques
The Mitre 10 BBQs are the first and third Saturdays of each month. Morning shift 8.30am - 12 noon; afternoon shift 12.00 - 3.30pm, then clean-up.....next one is Saturday 5 March 2022
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
Julie Roberts was the first speaker and she's had lots of leadership roles in companies like Westpac, Regional Development Australia, Riverland Wine and TAFE. She joined the Australian Landscape Trust in 2018 and is the Director of Business Development and Education at Calperum Station.
President Nathan called inductee Vivienne Woods to come forward and her nominee Pam Trimmer introduced her to the club. Vivienne isn't a stranger and has become an integral member of the Thrift Shop team, taking charge of the back room. She had previously been a guest speaker talking of her life as an archaeologist
