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THE UNLEY ROTARIAN: Meeting 4280-  8 March 2022 Website: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2039/
 Rotary Club of Unley Inc.

 District 9510 - Chartered 17 April 1935

 President:  Nathan White 0424 608 699
 Secretary:  Greg McLeod 0417 811 838
 Address:  PO Box 18, Unley SA 5061
 Email:  secretary@unleyrotary.org.au
 Meetings:  Tuesdays at 6.00 for 6.30pm
 Venue:
 Damien on Fisher, 123 Fisher Street, Fullarton SA
President Nathan White
 

NEXT WEEK  WE ARE RIGHT INTO THE NBN

Last Meeting

 
Venue:                      Damien on Fisher
 
Event:                      A fun night (in place of committees)
 
Guests:                    Ging Tadiar
 
Attendance:             15  members 1 guest
 
President Nathan was otherwise booked - David Middleton displayed leadership in his absence.

Unravelling of fun

It was meant to be a committees night but most of the Directors were detained on other business.....hence a laissez faire meeting was declared by JC (away in KI). This morphed into a mixture of reports and stories under David's light handed (almost non-existent) management, which sort of worked well. Just a pity about the crowd.
 
John Peacham announced that our club would be assisting RC McLaren Vale with a project in Nepal. Two containers there will be used to supply roadside toileting facilities and a cafe in Madan Bhandari Memorial Park. The Rotary Club of Nepal will manage the project and its youth group the cafe and toilet cleaning. Biogas production will also be enabled, drawing on an earlier successful project of the club. Sponsoring club McLaren Vale will contribute $1,000, we $2,330 and the rest (double matching) from District, with the total cost estimated at $10,000.
 
Stephen told a slashing grand kid tale.
 
Trevor McGuirk gave a chronology of his recent adventures including:
  • his daughter's 50th birthday at Melt last Saturday night.....but left before the real action started
  • a night at the movies on Sunday - screening of Belfast (good movie) at Wallis Cinema Mitcham - supporting the Young Friends of Unley Rotary raise funds to assist women and children in desperate need in Afghanistan. About 60 attended. Rhonda Hoare is attending the second fund raising film event tonight....she deserves a gold medal to sit through C'Mon C'Mon.
  • distributing posters to primary and secondary schools about the club's Youth Music Awards which will culminate in a magnificent concert on May 26.
Here are members of our marvelous Young Friends of Unley Rotary group at the cinema
                       
He announced that Pam Trimmer intends to be clearing stock at the Thrift Shop via 'fill a bag for $10' gig during the week commencing 21 March.
 
Wendy Andrews intends to celebrate her daughter's 60th birthday on Thursday but has put an embargo on going beyond 59 in her birthday recognition.....forever young. Her air bag warning light keeps blinking.....reminding her not to deliberately hit another vehicle.
 
John Peacham is attending a school reunion in Echuca next week.....also 60 years in the making.....and was advised to loudly proclaim how young all his old mates look.....not sure how this fits in with the Rotary 4 way test
 
David Middleton has purchased a fully electric MG (SUV) out of China and expects delivery mid-year. It is meant to travel 430 km on one injection. Now who would trust President Xi Jinping? Sensible Vivienne Wood recently purchased a Toyota Fortuna.

Finale

The 'girls' are creaming the bingo wheel............Valerie again won the filthy lucre
 
The pleasant meeting closed at 7.46pm.
 

Unley Red Shield Appeal Message                 

You probably guess the reason I am reaching out... and yes, you are spot-on! ðŸ˜Š As we look forward to a continued relationship with your club, at this time of the year we are asking for your help as we need as many volunteers as you can secure for Red Shield Appeal fundraising / digital door-knocking throughout May and June 2022.
 
Please let me know if you think you can assist.
 
Silvana Sunde (Admin Volunteer)
Email: silvana.sunde@salvationarmy.org.au
Office Phone: 82712839
Mobile: 0413 500 556
 

Rotary International News.

The Rotary Foundation creates channel for direct humanitarian support in Ukraine region

In response to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, The Rotary Foundation has created an official channel for Rotary members around the world to contribute funds to support the relief efforts underway by Rotary districts and has designated its Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for contributions.
To this end, The Rotary Foundation has approved:
  • Now through 30 June 2022, designated Rotary districts that border Ukraine and the Rotary district in Ukraine may apply for grants of up to $50,000 each from the Disaster Response Fund. These expedited disaster response grants can be used to provide relief to refugees or other victims of the crisis including items such as water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing.
  • During this same period, other impacted Rotary districts that wish to offer support to refugees or other victims of the crisis in their district can apply for $25,000 grants from the Disaster Response Fund.
  • Now through 30 April 2022, Rotary districts can transfer unallocated District Designated Funds (DDF) to support the Disaster Response Fund, directly supporting these Ukraine-specific humanitarian grants.
  • Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund in support of Ukraine can be made here. All funds need to be received into the Disaster Response Fund by 30 April 2022 in order to qualify for use in support of the Ukrainian relief efforts.
  • Although the Disaster Response Fund will be the main avenue for Rotary Foundation support, Rotary and Rotaract clubs are also encouraged to create their own responses to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
In addition to support provided through the Disaster Response Fund, the Foundation is coordinating with partners and regional leaders, exploring effective solutions to the increased humanitarian needs.
  • We are in contact with the United Nations High Commission on Refugees – USA to prepare for and respond to the needs of those being displaced in Ukraine and to neighboring countries.
  • ShelterBox, our project partner for disaster response, is in communication with Rotary members in Eastern Europe to explore how it may offer support with temporary transitional housing and other essential supplies.
  • The Rotary Action Group for Refugees, Forced Displacement, and Migration is also mobilizing its resources to assist in this crisis.
A million people have fled Ukraine and are in dire need of emergency aid. The United Nations estimates that number could grow to as many as 5 million people displaced. Rotary clubs in Europe and around the world have stepped up their relief work, some working on the ground to help displaced families.
We will continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine and neighboring countries. Visit My Rotary and follow Rotary on social media to stay updated on how clubs can get involved and what actions Rotary members have taken and the impact it has had for people in the region.
For all other questions and to obtain more information, please contact the Rotary Support Center at rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org.

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 1 April 2022              

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday 15 March 2022 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speakers: Rohan Watts The National Broadband Network
Set-up and Welcome...........John Kikkert & Dennis Liddle
 
Tuesday 22 March 2022 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speakers: Janet Weir Stroke Foundation
Set-up and Welcome...........John Kikkert & Dennis Liddle
 
 
Apologies to: Jerry Casburn by e-mail jerry@thecasburns.com.au  or  0407 646 396
Meeting Enquiries to: Secretary Greg McLeod on 0417 811 838  or email to secretary@unleyrotary.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: 5 March 2022  
Early: Jerry Casburn & Jurgen Stahl |  Late: Robyn Carnachan & Leonie Kewen
 
Week 2:  12 March 2022
Early: Greg Mcleod & Virginia Cossid |  Late: Wendy Andrews & Haydn Baillie (Heather Kilsby)
 
Week 3: 19 March 2022
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White  |  Late: Vera-Ann Stacy (Vera Holt) & Pam Trimmer 
 
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  19 March 2022
 
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
Morning shift: 8.00am – 12.30pm | Afternoon shift: 12.30 – 5pm
We have been allocated the last Monday of each month.....next one is Monday 28 March 2022

The Tale End.....   

FINAL CHAPTER FROM THE REDNECK BOOK OF MANNERS
 
DATING (OUTSIDE THE FAMILY)
 
1. Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
 
2. Be aggressive. Let her know you're interested: 'I've been wanting to go out with you since I read
that stuff on the restroom wall two years ago.'
 
3. Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will say 10:00 PM; others might
say 'Monday.' If the latter is the answer, it is the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.
 
4. Always have a positive comment about your date's appearance, such as, 'Ya' sure don't sweat
much for a fat gal.'
 
WEDDINGS
 
1. Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
 
2. Kissing the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.
 
3. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund and a clean bowling shirt can
create too sporty an appearance.
 
4. Though uncomfortable, say 'Yes' to socks and shoes for this special occasion.

5. It is not appropriate to tell the groom how good his wife is in the sack.
 

DRIVING ETIQUETTE
 
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.

2. When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.

3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.

4. When sending your wife/girlfriend down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back beer.
 
5. Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle .
 
6. Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.
 
   
Change of Pace - we forget how interesting some cartoon were 60 years ago.....like the one below
 
                                                                      
 
                  
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