Guests: Chris Bui, Georgina, Matilda and Todd Harvey, Stan Potter, Mohadaseh and Shamsi Shafiei, Ivy and Ricky Ye
Attendance: 28 members 9 guests
President Graham's Announcements
Graham welcomed our guests from RYPEN and the Youth Music Competition
RYPEN participants
David Middleton called on Trevor McGuirk to introduce Matilda Harvey and Chris Bui who had been sponsored by our club for the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment. Due to ill-health Ella Verwey was an apology.
Matilda Harvey is 14 years of age and a student in Year 9 at Urrbrae High School. She has a passion for outdoor activities, playing soccer at school and in the Hills league where her team went through the last season undefeated. Her other main activity is Scouts where she has been developing her leadership skills, and recently took responsibility for logistical planning of a 3 day hike through Innes National Park.
RYPEN 2021 was initially difficult because it took her way out of her comfort zone. But this wore off and she was then able to fully participate in the program. Major benefits from the guidance, interaction and teamwork included confidence building, leadership up-skilling and knowledge. Her favourite sessions were problem solving and orienteering. The food was great, her horizons were broadened and she appreciated the diversity. It was well run.
Chris Bui is 17 tears of age, a year 12 student and senior head prefect at Unley High School. Not bad for a lad who came to Australia from his home in Vietnam at the beginning of 2020! His first 2 months in Adelaide were very challenging.
He had never been on a camp so this was a whole new experience. The most profound impact was the loss of his mobile phone for 3 days; everyone was forced to communicate openly and directly. He was grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn from the experiences of others from a diversity of backgrounds. This made it worthwhile. Both he and Matilda are staying in touch with new found friends.
Graham presented their certificates.
Spots
Rhonda Hoare introduced 4 people - Mohadaseh and Shamsi Shafiei from Iran (and who had helped in the kitchen) and Ivy and Ricky Ye (who had played the piano) in the Youth Music Competition. They had expressed an interest in seeing our club in action. Shamsi offered to help in the Thrift Shop. Mohadaseh (see opposite) is studying aviation. She was previously sponsored to attend both RYPEN and RYLA.
Brendan Kenny exhorted the delights of attending the ROMAC luncheon 12.30 pm on Sunday 28 August. Patsy is coordinating our club's response . Multiple tables would be great.
Jerry Casburn (whohas had a truly exhausting few days) spoke about:
last weekend's visit to Calperum with Briony, the Becketts, Valerie Bonython and Graham Ey plus others. The painting of house 4 is now complete. Money is to be found for a machine to dehydrate Calperum saltbush for sale to bakeries.....this is a true story.
after rushing back to Adelaide Sunday night, he and Briony had to slice up 20k+ of onions for the Bunnings BBQ on Monday. He and Ken served on the BBQ all day. Net takings of $1300 and donations of $50 made for a good day. The editor would not be inclined to visit the Casburn abode until aired for a year or two!
the Rose Festival is being held in Renmark in October....2 houses have been booked at Calperum
Nathan White reminded of the changeover in two weeks time at a cost of $40pp, payable in advance, with prime beef and barramundi main course, followed by apple pie.
Finale
David Middleton marveled at the organ concert provided by the Capri Theatre at a recent film event. Stephen loved his visit to Cape York and the presentation by Dr Harry Harris (Australian of the Year) at a June OSSAA luncheon.
John Kikkert won the filthy lucre while Jerry scored the chocolates donated by Bunnings for our meritorious handling of the BBQ....the editor then saw visitor Ricky leaving with them tucked under his arm.
President Graham spoke about:
the massive size of Calperum 60 X 40 kms and the new feral goat menace which needs to be tackled.....there was some suggestion of him sitting atop a hill with a powerful zoned-in rifle
the content of the District Bulletin including the likely tightening of BBQ hygiene requirements
the Health of the River Symposium is to be held 20 - 24 September for Year 9 & 10 students
Graham's thought for the day aligned with his goat eradication strategy, namely, do not aim too low.
The meeting closed at 7.52pm.
NOTICE
As from 1 July 2021 the cost of our meals at Damien's will increase to $28.
Photos from Calperum
The following photos were supplied by Jerry.......the editor has put captions to them but members can think of better ones.
Clearing away from Jerry's sloppy paint brush Supervising Jerry and Patsy is tiring
Happy completion......at least until quality control inspects the premises
By S.R. Yogananda, past governor of District 3190 and 2011-14 regional Rotary Foundation coordinator
I had just come back from an assignment overseas in 1987 when I rejoined the Rotary Club of Bangalore East after an absence. I enjoyed the fellowship before meetings when I could connect with all my friends in one time and place. At one such meeting, one of our club leaders talked about Rotary’s top priority to eradicate polio and mentioned an upcoming immunization drive that Sunday.
But that Sunday, I had a wedding to attend of a friend of the family, who I knew would notice if I arrived late. At 06:30 that morning, I received a call from our polio committee chair, reminding me of the event. He was so convincing that I should volunteer that I said yes, even though I was not happy I would be missing the wedding.
The author immunizes a child against polio in India.
When I arrivedat the health center I found fellow Rotarians and friends wearing End Polio Now clothing waiting to get started. Some were accompanying health workers and cadets to various outreach centers where they were handing out packets of information. A vehicle with a loud speaker was announcing our immunization efforts, which were further communicated by large banners hanging overhead.
Vaccination materials were thrust into my hands and I was soon driving toward an outreach center with my wife and two health workers. Paved roads and villas gave way to mud roads and smaller houses. I climbed on to the roof of a house and started tying a banner to an electric pole.
A busy looking man came down from the opposite building and said “Welcome, sir. So, you are a Rotarian. I am the president of the resident’s association here. What a great thing Rotary is doing, trying to eradicate polio.”
He brought a ladder to help me, and by the time I tied the banner and came down, there were cups of coffee waiting for us. Within half an hour, the place was decked out with polio eradication banners and signs. People began to stream in.
We started to help administer drops of oral polio vaccine. After a young child came in and was vaccinated, the mother thanked us.
Then she told me her husband wanted to speak to me. So I went out and found him sitting in the crowd. He said to me, “Rotary is indeed great. Polio is terrible.”
Then I noticed the crutch he had and the difficulty he had in balancing himself.
I reached out to steady him, and as I saw the moisture in his eyes, my experience with Rotary was transported to an entirely new level. I had a greater understanding of what it means to be a Rotarian and what it is we are doing in this world.
I eventually made it to the wedding later in the day. However, I realized my presence there wasn’t nearly as important as where I was earlier; at a health center doing my part keeping children safe from polio.
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, Friday 2 July
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 22 June - 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speakers: Fay Reid & John Peacham Solomons Project Update
Set-up and Welcome......Paul Duke and Reno Elms
Tuesday 29 June - 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Event: Club Changeover 2 course meal at cost of $40. Prepayment required
Set-up and Welcome.......Ken Haines and Rhonda Hoare
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Vera Holt
Week 4: 25 June 2021
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Jason Booth & Vera-Ann Stacy
Week 5: None
Early: Bob Mullins & Wendy Andrews | Late: Jerry Casburn & Reno Elms
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
Bunnings Mile End and Mitre 10 Barbeques
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
Next one is Monday June 28........Ken is looking to expand his BBQing talent pool and would be delighted with more volunteers.
The Mitre 10 BBQs are the first and third Saturdays of each month.....next one this Saturday 19 June
The Tale End.....
Opening the door
A man walked into a supermarket with his zipper down.
A female checker walked up to him and said, "Your barracks door is open."
Not a phrase that men normally use, he went on his way looking a bit puzzled.
When he was just about done shopping, a man came up and said, "Your fly is open."
He zipped up and finished his shopping.
At the checkout, he intentionally got in the line where the girl was that told him about his "barracks door."
He was planning to have a little fun with her, so when he reached the counter he said, "When you saw my barracks door open, did you see a soldier standing in there at attention?"
The girl thought for a moment and said: "No, no I didn't....... but I saw a disabled veteran sitting on a couple of old duffel bags,
Inspirational deduction
A mother is driving her little girl to her friend's house for a play date.
'Mummy’, the little girl asks, 'how old are you?'
'Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age', the mother replied. 'It's not polite'.
'OK', the little girl says,
'What colour was your hair 2 years ago?
'Now really', the mother says, 'those are personal questions and are really none of your business'
Undaunted, the little girl asks, 'Why did you and Daddy get a divorce?'
'That's enough questions, young lady! Honestly!'
The exasperated mother walks away as the two friends begin to play.
'My Mum won't tell me anything about her,' the little girl says to her friend.
'Well,' says the friend, 'all you need to do is look at her driver's license. It's like a report card, it has everything on it.'
Later that night the little girl says to her mother, 'I know how old you are. You are 32.'
The mother is surprised and asks, 'How did you find that out?'
'I also know that you used to have brown hair.' The mother is past surprised and shocked now.
'How in Heaven's name did you find that out?' '
And,' the little girl says triumphantly, 'I know why you and daddy got a divorce.'
'Oh really?' the mother asks. 'Why?'
'Because on your driving licence it says you got an F in sex.'
Matilda Harvey
Chris Bui
Rhonda Hoare introduced 4 people - Mohadaseh and Shamsi Shafiei from Iran (and who had helped in the kitchen) and Ivy and Ricky Ye (who had played the piano) in the Youth Music Competition. They had expressed an interest in seeing our club in action. Shamsi offered to help in the Thrift Shop. Mohadaseh (see opposite) is studying aviation. She was previously sponsored to attend both RYPEN and RYLA.
