Next week we are into poverty alleviation in the Solomons
Last Meeting
Venue: Damien on Fisher
Event: Changeover
Visiting Rotarians: PDG Sam Camporeale (Mitcham), AG Di Clements (Norwood), Briony Casburn (McLaren Vale), AGe Helen Charles (Mitcham), Barbara Adams &Teresa Hamilton-Smith (Eastwood), Neville & Jill Highett (Hyde Park), Murray Hutchinson (Edwardstown), Marko Klobas (Mitcham)
Other Guests: Beverley Baker, Guy Biddle, Graham Ey, Maria Mills, Genese Mullins, Con Papas, Margaret Payne, Richard Peake, Richard Taylor, Amanda Trudgian
Attendance: 33 members 20 guests
Against a background of brilliant decorations prepared by Patsy and Valerie,
MC David Middleton welcomed each of our guests
He likened this night to the Academy Awards but with a touch of pathos. Somebody who is somebody becomes a nobody and somebody who is a nobody becomes a somebody. Graham and Nathan can only reflect.
Late withdrawals from the meeting due to sickness included Lee Camporeale, Leonie Kewen and Haythem Raslan. Honorary members David Payne and Mavis Martin were given a big tick.
Presidents Report
Graham explained that being born in New Zealander presented no impediment to achievement and took us on a journey on how he had risen to the esteemed and much sought-after position of President of Unley Rotary. In his 9 months as the helm we have inducted 3 new members but we need to do much more to broaden our appeal.
This year has been a cracker for getting things done......
Projects and People - Locally 50 bird boxes for fire ravaged areas, $3,500 raised for prostate cancer, sponsorship of RYLA and RYPEN, Pride of Work awards, the Unley has Talent concert, Treasure Box supplies, painting at Victor Harbour and Calperum, support for the Salvos, a dehydrator for Calperum, wheelchair sports support, SA Police Officer of the Year, fish tank entrepreneurial endeavour, Purple House dialysis equipment, promotion of a musical sensory garden. Internationally the efforts made in Peru, Solomons and Nepal are making a difference.
Fundraising and volunteering other than that mentioned above included the Thrift Shop with Pam Trimmer at the helm where improved returns have been achieved, plus barbecues twice a month at Mitre 10 and once a month with Bunnings. Enthusiastic over-ordering of sausages by someone nameless (just another snag) was mentioned as was the purchase of a freezer to accommodate excess consumables. A new 2 year lease has been negotiated for the Thrift Shop.
Socially we had dinners at La Tombola and TAFE, dinner with Reno and the Salvos, a car trial and a visit to The Cedars.
One of the most challenging aspects has been the load of emails coming from District. In addition to all of the above, Graham thanked the bulletin editor, David Middleton for his chairing of the meetings, Greg for his calm advice, Jerry for his endless support and enthusiasm, and the program twins Patsy and Valerie. Board members were applauded for their efforts.
Awards
President Graham recognised the following members for their outstanding service:
Robyn Carnachan - Paul Harris Fellow
and PHFsapphire pins to Pam Trimmer, Bob Mullins and David Middleton
Toast to Rotary International
John Kikkert proposed the toast to RI by reflecting on the enormous power of Rotary to 'move mountains' as evidenced by the efforts to eradicate polio and other significant achievements across the globe. Each individual can make a strong contribution but effectiveness comes from working together cohesively. Here in Unley we are an active club. We can be proud of what we do locally and abroad, in particular Peru, Nepal and Solomons. Tonight we salute the club champions who have delivered these projects and toast RI as the vehicle of achievement.
PDG Sam Camporeale responded to the toast and also emphasized working together for a better community. Rotary has the power of 1.2m members and delivers great programs for youth, health, peace and community around the world. The first Rotary club in Australia was established in Melbourne in April 1921 - hence the 100th anniversary this year. Unley was the third club in South Australia and has much of which to be proud. This year only 2 cases of polio have been reported which is amazing but tensions in Afghanistan may cause a set back. We as Rotarians make a difference.
Induction of President Nathan White
President Graham inducted Nathan and presented him with the chain of office.....
Incoming President Nathan reflected that both his father and grandfather were both Rotarians. He was attracted to join Unley when living in Fisher Street. Special thanks to Jerry and mentor Mavis Martin for their support. Rotary took a back seat while Nathan was building his business but he is now in a position to devote the time to club leadership.
As regards his plans for the forthcoming year, the initiative of bringing a friend to a meeting has particular appeal. The youth talent contest is a must to continue. Maybe the sensory garden could be positioned in the parklands to bring back more bird life. His special focus this year will be on alleviating homelessness. Thank you everyone!
Nathan presented Graham with his pastie pin (PP), and a Presidential plaque carved from cottonwood.
Patsy received flowers for putting up with him.
The incoming committee for 2021/22 comprises:
David Middleton - VP John Peacham - International Director
Jerry Casburn - Treasurer Brenton Judge - Community Service Director
Greg McLeod - Secretary Rhonda Hoare - New Generation Director
Ken Haines - President elect Heather Kilsby - Membership Director
Chris Davis - Vocational Director Rajat Nagpal - Publicity Director
Past President - Graham Beckett
The sparkling rogues' gallery (management team). Heather and Rajat are absent. Rhonda and Heather will have a big job keeping this lot in line.
Spots
Jerry Casburn asked anyone intending to come to Renmark and stay at Calperum for the Rose Festival in October to contact him by this weekend....accommodation is at a premium. He also urged every member to fill in the survey which has been issued to examine the health of the club.
Brendan Kenny announced that the aim with the ROMAC luncheon on 29 August at the Pavilion Restaurant is to have 200 attendees - to date there have been 80 acceptances. Please commit!
Neville Highett - Where is the debating trophy last won by Hyde Park?! Perhaps we should organise a debate to determine whether that mob deserved to win it, and whether it has really been lost.
Finale
There were joint winners of the filthy lucre, namely Bob Mills and the editor. Robyn snared the fruchocs.
Nathan unveiled the banner with this year's theme: Serve to Change Lives
The meeting closed at 8.10pm.....a very neat effort!
ROTARY NEWS
How we grew our club by saying no to domestic violence
By David Harmon, president, Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond, New South Wales
Rotary clubs in New South Wales delivered a message against domestic violence during the baton relay event marking 100 years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand.
If we want to reverse the decline in membership that many clubs have been experiencing the last 10 years, we need to have a cause that engages our members and communities. With this in mind, our Rotary club created a focus group three years ago that searched for an issue that would make a real difference in our community. After carefully consideration we decided to adopt a project to address domestic violence and family abuse. Since our involvement in this project, we have grown from 31 members to 76 members.
Australia has had several well-publicized cases of domestic violence in the news and it is a growing social problem. It became obvious to us that this was an issue of vital relevance and one worthy of our primary focus.
Our club closed the main street in our town and conducted peaceful walks to “Break the Silence and End the Violence.” We had 800 participants during our initial walk in 2019. We had to take a pause in 2020 because of the pandemic, but are planning another walk on 19 November.
We’ve also helped negotiate, plan, and fund the delivery of an education program called “Love Bites” in our high schools. The program seeks to teach young people appropriate and respectful actions and attitudes in relationships. It conducts interactive sessions where students can learn about their rights, responsibilities and how they can get help if they find themselves in an abusive relationship.
The club has grown from 31 to 76 members since launching a project to confront domestic violence and family abuse.
We feel that by reaching people at an early age we’re helping bring about generational change in attitudes and behavior.
We also need to take advantage of events and key moments. This year, Australia and New Zealand celebrated 100 years of Rotary in their countries. Our club and some partnering clubs in neighboring districts had a vision that we could link our 100 years of Rotary Baton Relay event with our project to address domestic violence.
The relay offered our members an opportunity to get outside our club meetings and interact with members of our communities on our streets and footpaths, and deliver a firm message of saying No to domestic violence and family abuse. Our advocacy stance generated unprecedented levels of media attention, increasing our relevance and engagement in our communities.
Our club members have a cause that has merit, validity, purpose, and currency. Clubs all around the world can do it too. All it takes is one initiative “that hits home” to engage your members and communities.
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, this Friday 2 July
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday July 6 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Edward Cavenough Energy Poverty Alleviation in the Solomon Islands
Set-up and Welcome.......Ken Haines and Rhonda Hoare
Tuesday July 13 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Jerry CasburnRAWCS - A global perspective
Set-up and Welcome.......Brenton Judge and Brendan Kenny
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Vera Holt
Week 4: 24 July 2021
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Jason Booth & Vera-Ann Stacy
Week 5: 31 July 2021
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
The Mitre 10 BBQs are the first and third Saturdays of each month (commencing 9am).....next one Saturday 3 July
The Tale End.....
The editor's favourite thought about leadership in the context of changeover
“ Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men — the other 999 follow women." - Groucho Marx
Another True Story
A man was dining alone in a fancy restaurant and there was a gorgeous redhead sitting at the next table. He had been checking her out since he sat down, but lacked the nerve to talk with her.
Suddenly she sneezed and her glass eye came flying out of its socket towards the man. He reflexively reached out, grabbed it out of the air and handed it back.
'Oh my, I am so sorry,' the woman said, as she popped her eye back in place. 'Let me buy your dinner to make it up to you.'
They enjoyed a wonderful dinner together, and afterwards they went to the theatre followed by drinks.. They talked, they laughed, she shared her deepest dreams and he shared his. She listened to him with interest.
After paying for everything, she asked him if he would like to come to her place for a nightcap and stay for breakfast. They had a wonderful, wonderful time.
The next morning, she cooked a gourmet meal with all the trimmings. The bloke was amazed. Everything had been so incredible!
'You know,' he said, 'you are the perfect woman. Are you this nice to every man you meet?'
'No,' she replies. " You're just the first man who happened to catch my eye. "
John Kikkert
PDG Sam Camporeale
President Graham inducted Nathan and presented him with the chain of office.....
Nathan presented Graham with his pastie pin (PP), and a Presidential plaque carved from cottonwood.
The sparkling rogues' gallery (management team). Heather and Rajat are absent. Rhonda and Heather will have a big job keeping this lot in line.
