Last week’s meeting had a great turnout with all members in attendance apart from Julie Tekell who is currently interstate. It was also great to see long-standing member Bob Ahola attended the meeting and enjoyed some great fellowship with the other members.
I would like to thank Brian Burt for organising the Membership night and also thank our members who spoke about both their experiences and the great things Rotary can offer. An even bigger thanks goes to all the members who were able to bring along guests who hopefully will one day become part of our club or support us with future Rotary projects.
Also to our Sergeant at Arms another outstanding Sergeant session with many laughs had by all.
Quote of the week
You are never too young to lead, nor too old to act.
And should never doubt your capacity to triumph where others have not.
Membership Night was chaired by Brian Burt with an attendance comprising 32 members and 7 guests, including Honorary member Bob Ahola and daughter Judy. The loyal toast was proposed by Ian Sanders and invocation was said by President Mark.
Rotary spots were:
PP Patsy Johnson reported that the Get Well cards to Georgina Hartwig and Mollie Hughes were gratefully received.
PP Steve Barilla confirmed that Bob Hinderwell and he had received Covid Marshall training and were now qualified to supervise Rotary events.
PP Colin Bazeley reported that the Gawler Council had cancelled the Village Fair had been cancelled due to Covid restrictions, and grants were being arranged to help compensate community groups for missing out on fund-raising opportunities.
The programme for the meeting comprised a variety of speakers recounting their experiences with overseas Rotary ventures.
Helen Bourne was a Rotary Exchange student to New York some fifty years ago and despite her mixed experiences with various families she enjoyed schooling and visiting famous sights.
Guest Bruce Williamson rendered an amusing sample of pigeon English whilst helping to build a cookhouse facility when on a Rotary project with Ian Sanders to Papua New Guinea areas of Wewak and Madang.
Wayne Murphy described the enjoyment of Rotary Friendship Exchange where Rotarians can host and stay with other Rotarian families from across the world.
In 1994, Dino Donati went on a Group Study Exchange with Rotary District 450. It involved a group of four representing their professions hosted by 6 families in northern Wales and nearby England. Opportunities were taken to visit workplaces and factories of interest.
Kim Potger took part in PolioPlus eradication in India in 2017. Along with 50 Rotarians from 10 Countries going to areas in Delhi and Agra he administered 2 drops of vaccine to children.
The meeting closed with the repeating of the Rotary four-way test.
l-r: Kim Potger, Bruce Willaimson, Helen Bourne,
Mark Smeaton, Dino Donati, Wayne Murphy
l-r: Rowan Macdonald, Cameron Ainslie, Nick Pizzino,
Julie & Mark Smeaton and Jenny & Graham Smith
Covid Marshalls
Bob Hinderwell & Steve Barilla
MEMBER PROFILE
Name: Bob Ahrens
Age: 81
Place of birth: Gawler
Place of growing up: Sheaoak Log
Partner: Marj Ahrens
Place of residence: Sheaoak Log
Education: Left school 2nd term of Year 9
Present occupation: Retired Company Director Steel Fabrication.
Leisure interests: Restoring steam & old machinery.
If Past, Present & Future get together - it will be tense.
Gawler Suicide Prevention Group
Note: The Rotary Club of Gawler is a member and supporter of
the Gawler Suicide Prevention Group and members are encouraged to come and hear this very interesting speaker.
Please remember to book in.
To attend RSVP is mandatory due to ensuring compliance with COVID restrictions. RSVP to Karen McColl - karen.mccoll@sa.gov.au or 0433 222 874
by close of business on Wednesday 9 September 2020.
Nearby Club Meetings
MONDAY
TIME
LOCATION
Clare
(meet 1st & 3rd )
6.30pm
Wk 1 Middle Hotel, 244 Main Nth Rd
Wk 3 Rotary Centre, Phoenix Ave
Elizabeth
6.45pm
Grenville Community Centre
*Barossa District
(meet only 2nd & 4th )
6.45pm
Vine Inn Hotel Motel
Gawler
6.30pm
Nixon Function Centre, Nixon Tce.
Kapunda
(meet 1st & 3rd )
6.45pm
North Kapunda Hotel
Salisbury
6.30pm
Old Spot Hotel
TUESDAY
TIME
LOCATION
Gawler Light*
7.30pm
Gawler Arms Hotel (Loft Room)
*Members wishing to eat may dine at the Gawler Arms from 6.15pm prior to the meeting start. Bookings by emailing gregory.morris.gm1@gmail.com or phone 0409 185 452
WEDNESDAY
TIME
LOCATION
Playford
1st Wednesday
3rd Tuesday
7.30am
7.00pm
Grenville Hub
THURSDAY
TIME
LOCATION
Barossa Valley
(meet 1st & 3rd )
(meet 2nd & 5th)
6.30pm
6.30pm
Clubhouse, 45 McDonnell St.
Tanunda.
Via Zoom or off-site
Apoligies & Guests
Members of the Rotary Club of Gawler should either:
reply to the weekly email Attendance & Meal form
or call or sms on 0437 759 256 before 10.00am Mondays.
Failure will be taken to be an apology and no meal will be ordered.
Visiting Rotarians and others should call or sms on 0437759 256 before 10.00am Mondays.
Committee Meetings – please notify your host by 10.00am of the meeting day if you are unable to attend an in-home Committee Meeting.
Club Almoner – PP Mike Williams 0407 605 354
Bulletin Editor – Stan Roulston 8523 0158, 0439 305 389
Member Information
Sponsors
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