Guest Speaker: Peta Mantzarapis - Brownhill Creek Flood Mitigation
David Middleton introduced Peta who is the Project Director of the Brown Hill and Keswick Creek Stormwater Board. She commenced with the project in January 2019 and is responsible for delivering the suite of infrastructure works required to mitigate flood risk across the catchment. Peta has 20 years of experience in providing asset management and infrastructure advice to local government and infrastructure developers in a wide range of industries. She is a Certified Practicing Valuer dealing in land acquisitions and easements for infra projects.
Peta explained that should Adelaide experience a 1 in 100 year flood event, 2000 properties would be impacted along the catchment with a damage bill of $250m. There was flooding in 2016 but this was more akin to a 15 year event.
The Board comprises 5 councils, namely Adelaide, Burnside, Mitcham, Unley and West Torrens. In the mitigation master plan projects like the BHC diversion culvert, Ridge Park Dam and Glenside works have been completed. Other segments in Everard Park, Millswood and Hawthorn Reserve have also received attention. Currently the South Parklands wetlands project, covering 3.5 hectares, is progressing with an amphitheatre and running track expected to be completed later this year.
The 3 major components of the plan are:
- Lower Brownhill Creek - from Airport eastwards to Keswick
- Flood Diversion of Keswick Creek into BHC
- Upper BHC from Keswick through Mitcham
Minor work is also planned for Glen Osmond. Lower BHC is scheduled for completion in 2022. but Upper BHC will take much longer....like until 2036. SA Government has pledged 50% ($70m of the estimated $140m cost of 2015) towards the project over 20 years and councils are to meet the other 50% with their shares based on risk/benefit.
A host of questions followed and Peta was thanked for her address.
The editor has considerable sympathy for Peta dealing with an issue which has confounded councils and government for about a century.......and still the hardest section of the creek remains. But significant improvements have been made over time. A bookmaker would love the odds of a 100 year flooding event with $250m damage balanced against a mitigation investment of $140m.
Spots
Jerry Casburn delightedly declared that the Bunnings BBQs of Sunday and yesterday had netted $1813.90.
Trevor McGuirk felt he trumped this with the $2200 revenue from the Thrift Shop last week, $1400 coming from the Sidewalk Sale event. Special thanks to Pam and all the helpers, particularly Susan.
Leonie Kewen declared POOTY is now underway.
Reno Elms was mightily pleased at having raised $2300 Friday night for the Red Shield Appeal (and thus trumping Jerry and Trevor). Next Saturday night he will be sleeping rough with students of Scotch College. He would appreciate some help next Saturday morning and afternoon at the Unley Shopping Centre for the Appeal. He again came equipped with his eftpos and receipt book for member donations. Digital door-knocking is another option.
Rhonda Hoare was happy that the attendance for the Saturday concert had increased to 100.....more would be most welcome.
Finale
Jerry was excited that he had taken up the suggestion of Briony to have a donation jar at the BBQ.....$97.45 was raised. Stephen was pleased that a birthday of medium significance was to be celebrated with James Cook (of Cooktown) on Saturday.
Nathan closed the meeting opportunely.
ROTARY NEWS
Consistency is the key to successful communication
By Liz Courtney, assistant public image coordinator for Zone 8 (Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands)
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working in a virtual world and it has created a huge upsurge in using technology to communicate. We know that using social media and online marketing tools can reach a huge audience in a cost-effective way and it gives Rotary clubs an opportunity to be seen by many. As a training leader, I often teach clubs how to make sure their club logo is used correctly and consistently in their communications, especially online and on social media, because consistency builds trust and recognition. Here’s what I share during my trainings.
Take the course
We know from research that people learn differently and relate better to a visual learning experience. So I recommend you start by taking the Learning Center course “
Our Logo: Representing Rotary,” which takes you through the process of using the Rotary logo in your club’s communications. Easy? Yes, and the course has the advantage that you can go back and revisit it whenever you want.
Create your logo
Next, go into the
Brand Center to create your club logo. Then, download your logo in all the file formats you need: a PDF for print materials, and a JPEG or PNG for presentations, Word documents, and web use. Save them to your computer to create your own logo library for the future. I also recommend you share the updated club logo with other members so you are all using the correct club logo. Share it with your partners in your community so that they’re not relying on Google to find the correct Rotary logo.
Apply your new logo to everything
Every club should have a public image chair who is up-to-date with the latest knowledge about marketing and communications and can lead a club through this process. But it’s also important for all of us to know how to use our club’s logo.
- Check your club website and social media pages. Are you using the logo you just created in the Brand Center? If not, remove what you have and replace it with the logo you just created.
- Ask your club public image chair and other committee chairs to go through all your club’s materials to make sure the proper club logo is being used. This could include email signatures and PowerPoint presentations. (As a club member, you should add your club’s logo to your email signature for Rotary-related communications.)
- Look at your club’s event posters and advertising materials. Before printing any new materials check that the correct club logo is being used and update as needed.
If the material has already been printed, assess the cost of reprinting it. Prioritize reprinting materials that are public-facing, like a banner you use at a club event or brochures you hand out to potential members. (And while you’re at it, add a QR code that can direct the public directly to your club. We have now become more familiar with this over the last year and it’s a great way to easily direct traffic to your website or social media account.)
- Use People of Action assets to build a folder of club photos to use while promoting your club activities. You can take your own photos or find images in the Brand Center. Add them to your website, social media, pull-up banners and project signage, along with your club logo.
We can attract many people to Rotary by being smart about how we market ourselves. Taking these steps will give your club a consistent look that will build trust and awareness of your club in your community.
Liz Courtney is a member of the Rotary Club of Papanui, New Zealand and currently serves as the assistant public image coordinator for Zone 8 (Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands). She has also served as the 2017-2020 Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 7b (New Zealand & Pacific Islands).
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 4 June
Tuesday 1 June - 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Marie-Louise Lees Rotary Foundation - A global perspective
Set-up and Welcome......Virginia Cossid and Chris Davis
Tuesday 8 June - 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Event: Club Consultations
Set-up and Welcome......Virginia Cossid and Chris Davis
Meeting Enquiries to: Secretary Greg McLeod on 0417 811 838 or email to unley.secretary@rotaryclub.org.au
Venue Set-up Enquiries to: Bulletin Editor Stephen Baker on 0403 687 015
Saturday Thrift Shop Roster
Early Shift: 10.00am to 1.00pm Late Shift: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Week 1: 1 May 2021
Early: Briony & Jerry Casburn | Late: Robyn Carnachan & Leonie Kewen
Week 2: 8 May 2021
Early: Greg Mcleod & Virginia Cossid | Late: Wendy Andrews & Heather Kilsby
Week 3: 15 May 2021
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Vera Holt
Week 4: 22 May 2021
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Jason Booth & (John Peacham)
Week 5: 29 May 2021
Early: Bob Mullins & Wendy Andrews | Late: Jerry Casburn & Heather Kilsby(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
Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm
Next one is Monday June 14 (Queen's Birthday Holiday) followed by 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 5 June
The Tale End.....
Game fishing
The rain was pouring down outside O'Connor's Irish Pub.
There standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub was an old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick, with a piece of string dangling in the water.
A passer-by stopped and asked him, "What are you doing?”
“Fishing”, replied the old man.
Feeling sorry for the old man, the gent says, “Come in out of the rain and have a drink with me”.
In the warm ambiance of the pub, as they sip their whiskies, the gentleman, being a bit of a superior smart-aleck, cannot resist asking,
"So how many have you caught today?"
"You're the 8th!", replied the old man.
Facts of life
Billy comes downstairs and asks, 'Dad, what's love juice?'
Dad looks horrified and tells Billy all about sex.
Billy just sat there with his mouth open in amazement.
Dad says, 'So what were you watching?'
Billy says, ' Wimbledon'
Another true story
