David Middleton opened the meeting at 6.30pm to remarkably good attendance and announced that committee deliberations would continue until 7.15pm, followed by the AGM, then nourishment and finally the Treasurer's report.
AGM.......7.16 - 7.20pm
Secretary Greg McLeod announced the nominations for the various positions for 2022-23. As there were no multiple nominations for any position, each nominee was automatically elected.
President - Ken Haines,
Secretary - Greg McLeod
Treasurer - Jerry Casburn
Avenues of Service Chairs - Brenton Judge (Community), Chris Davis (Vocational), Valerie Bonython (Environment). The vacant chairs of International and New Generation should be filled shortly.
Other positions declared included Vice President (David Middleton), Membership (Heather Kilsby), Thrift Shop (Pam Trimmer), Public Relations (Rajat Nagpal)
John Peacham was declared President elect, and will be President in 2023-4.
Treasurer's Report
Jerry Casburn delivered his report covering the first 6 months of 2021-22
In a nutshell:
There are 4 operating accounts at Bendigo Bank- namely Transactions for small purchases (limit $200), Current A/c for the club's operations ($86,448.76 at 23 January), Napal project managed by Jason Booth, and Solomons Project managed by Fay Reed and Trevor McGuirk
The budget for the year estimated that the Thrift Shop would provide net revenue of $41,000 (Gross revenue of $88,0000 and expenses of $47,000). At December end the net revenue was $12,000. Barbeques were expected to net $17,000.
Expenditure on projects and donations for the year were estimated to be $93,373. The planned budget deficit was to be $34,500
Membership invoices will be issued after the Board meeting tonight.
Jerry was thanked for his delivery.
SPOTS
Stephen Baker asked members to check the bulletin each week for the set up and welcome roster....too many are not attending at 6pm/ failing to find a replacement
Jerry Casburn reminded members of the help required for the BBQ and other duties at Evening Under the Stars on 12 February 2022.
Trevor McGuirk urged everyone to visit the Thrift Shop tomorrow for the marvelous Tops and Bottoms Sale tomorrow.
Chris Davis needs a replacement for Leonie Kewen to run the SA Police Officer of the Year
Finale
Valerie Bonython won the filthy lucre and David M closed the meeting at 7.59pm.
Rotary International News.....some interesting overseas projects
United Kingdom
In a Rotary-supported initiative, thousands of tents that help provide protection from the elements have been distributed to people in the UK who are homeless. The lightweight one-person tents, which cost about $40 each, are intended as a short-term solution for vulnerable people in cold and wet weather. “The very first time we showed the Sleep Pod to anyone outside our small circle was when we showed it to Rotarians,” says Justin Devereux, who co-founded the Sleep Pod charity with two friends. The Rotary Club of Erdington and other District 1060 clubs provide financial support, and hundreds of Rotarians and other volunteers joined a push during the pandemic to assemble pods at home to increase the available stock. “While people still die on our streets and in our fields from hypothermia and exposure, Sleep Pod will do all we can to support people as they sleep underneath the stars,” says Devereux, “for whatever reason they find themselves there.”
Egypt
In 2019, intrigued by a pair of kestrels that were nesting across from her apartment balcony, Georgina Cole began documenting her sightings on the eBird online database. “I realized I had to learn more about all the birds around me,” says Cole, a member of the Rotary Club of Red Sea-El Gouna, which is located in a resort community on the Gulf of Suez in a region that is a stopover point for more than a million birds migrating between Europe and Africa. When a local school asked her to speak to its students, Cole created bird identification cards in English and Arabic. Encouraged by her work, which is supported by her club, the town constructed a viewing hut overlooking a wetland area. The project has expanded to educate local hoteliers about which birds can be spotted at various times of the year. “The Red Sea region thrives on tourism through marine life, with scuba diving and snorkeling,” Cole says. “Why not also birds?” 60-70% of Kestrels perish in their first year.
Thailand
Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Eastern Seaboard has played a key role in more than 30 food drives. Rodney Charman, a past president, says the club is a go-to player in Pattaya, a seaside community that has been hit especially hard by lockdowns. “Without tourism,” says Charman, “taxi drivers, hotel workers, and bar staff are all out of work, and some are living on the streets or in shelters.” The club coordinates with a local food bank and social services organizations and works with police to distribute needed items. To prepare for a large distribution event in August, five club members spent three days shopping for, transporting, and packaging grocery items into 400 kits consisting of a cooked meal of chicken and rice, and bags containing items such as rice, eggs, water, tins of fish, cooking oil, and face masks. The team reprised the effort in subsequent months. Over 8% of people in Taiwan are undernourished.
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 February 2022
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday 1 February 2022 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Rod Barton Not 007 but a real spy
Set-up and Welcome...........Ken Haines and Geoff Hill
Tuesday 8 February 2022 6 for 6.30pm Damien on Fisher
Guest Speaker: Chris Baggoley Reflections of a Chief Medical Officer
Set-up and Welcome...........Ken Haines and Geoff Hill
Early: David Middleton & Nathan White | Late: Pam Trimmer & Vera Holt
Week 4: 26 February 2022
Early: Stephen Baker & Judi Corcoran | Late: Jason Booth & Rhonda Hoare
Week 5: 29 January 2022
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 February 2022
ALL the Bunnings Mile End Barbeque shifts are from 8am to 5pm
We have been allocated the last Monday of each month.....next one is Monday 31 January 2022
The Tale End.....
A genuine rabbit story
A rabbit walks into a pub and says to the barman, 'Can I have a pint of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. The barman is amazed, but gives the rabbit a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie.
The rabbit drinks the beer and eats the toastie. He then leaves.
The following night the rabbit returns and again asks for a pint of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. The barman, now intrigued by the rabbit and the extra drinkers in the pub, (because word gets round), gives the rabbit the pint and the toastie. The rabbit consumes them and leaves.
The next night, the pub is packed.In walks the rabbit and says, 'A pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please barman.' The crowd is hushed as the barman gives the rabbit his pint and toastie, and then bursts into applause as the rabbit wolfs them down.
The next night there is standing room only in the pub. Coaches have been laid on for the crowds of patrons attending. The barman is making more money in one week than he did all last year.
In walks the rabbit and says, 'A pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please barman.
The barman says, 'I'm sorry rabbit, old mate, old mucker, but we are right out of them Ham and Cheese Toasties.' The rabbit looks aghast.
The crowd has quietened to almost a whisper, when the barman clears his throat nervously and says, 'We do have a very nice Cheese and Onion Toastie.'
The rabbit looks him in the eye and says, 'Are you sure I will like it?' The masses' bated breath is ear shatteringly silent. The barman, with a roguish smile says, 'Do you think that I would let down one of my best friends? I know you'll love it.''OK,' says the rabbit, 'I'll have a pint of beer and a Cheese and Onion Toastie.' The pub erupts with glee as the rabbit quaffs the beer and guzzles the toastie.
He then waves to the crowd and leaves. NEVER TO RETURN!!!!!!
One year later, in the now impoverished public house, the barman, (who has only served 4 drinks tonight, 3 of which were his), calls time.
When he is cleaning down the now empty bar, he sees a small white form, floating above the bar.
The barman says, 'Who are you?' To which he is answered, 'I am the ghost of the rabbit that used to frequent your public house.' The barman says, 'I remember you. You made me famous.
You would come in every night and have a pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. Masses came to see you and this place was famous.'
The rabbit says, 'Yes, I know.' The barman said, 'I remember, on your last night we didn't have any Ham and Cheese Toasties. You had a Cheese and Onion one instead.' The rabbit said, 'Yes, you promised me that I would love it.'
The barman said, 'You never came back, what happened?'
'I DIED', said the rabbit.
'NO!' said the barman. 'What from?'
After a short pause, the rabbit said 'Mixin-me-toasties.’
Secretary Greg McLeod announced the nominations for the various positions for 2022-23. As there were no multiple nominations for any position, each nominee was automatically elected.
Jerry Casburn delivered his report covering the first 6 months of 2021-22
In a Rotary-supported initiative, thousands of tents that help provide protection from the elements have been distributed to people in the UK who are homeless. The lightweight one-person tents, which cost about $40 each, are intended as a short-term solution for vulnerable people in cold and wet weather. “The very first time we showed the Sleep Pod to anyone outside our small circle was when we showed it to Rotarians,” says Justin Devereux, who co-founded the Sleep Pod charity with two friends. The Rotary Club of Erdington and other District 1060 clubs provide financial support, and hundreds of Rotarians and other volunteers joined a push during the pandemic to assemble pods at home to increase the available stock. “While people still die on our streets and in our fields from hypothermia and exposure, Sleep Pod will do all we can to support people as they sleep underneath the stars,” says Devereux, “for whatever reason they find themselves there.”
In 2019, intrigued by a pair of kestrels that were nesting across from her apartment balcony, Georgina Cole began documenting her sightings on the eBird online database. “I realized I had to learn more about all the birds around me,” says Cole, a member of the Rotary Club of Red Sea-El Gouna, which is located in a resort community on the Gulf of Suez in a region that is a stopover point for more than a million birds migrating between Europe and Africa. When a local school asked her to speak to its students, Cole created bird identification cards in English and Arabic. Encouraged by her work, which is supported by her club, the town constructed a viewing hut overlooking a wetland area. The project has expanded to educate local hoteliers about which birds can be spotted at various times of the year. “The Red Sea region thrives on tourism through marine life, with scuba diving and snorkeling,” Cole says. “Why not also birds?” 
Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Eastern Seaboard has played a key role in more than 30 food drives. Rodney Charman, a past president, says the club is a go-to player in Pattaya, a seaside community that has been hit especially hard by lockdowns. “Without tourism,” says Charman, “taxi drivers, hotel workers, and bar staff are all out of work, and some are living on the streets or in shelters.” The club coordinates with a local food bank and social services organizations and works with police to distribute needed items. To prepare for a large distribution event in August, five club members spent three days shopping for, transporting, and packaging grocery items into 400 kits consisting of a cooked meal of chicken and rice, and bags containing items such as rice, eggs, water, tins of fish, cooking oil, and face masks. The team reprised the effort in subsequent months. 
A rabbit walks into a pub and says to the barman, 'Can I have a pint of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. The barman is amazed, but gives the rabbit a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie.
