Club Bulletin and Email Digest 26 May 2019 (May 26, 2019)

ROTARY CLUB OF GAWLER WEEKLY BULLETIN

Monday 27 May 2019 – Meeting 2996
Guest Speaker	Abby Buckley
Subject	Operation Flinders
Chairman	Colin Bazeley
Toast	Tony Fotheringham
Fellowship	PP Lance Hatcher
Plaques	PP Ian Sanders
Anniversary of Induction	28^th May 2012 – Colin Bazeley
Birthdays	30^th May – Judy Clinch
Monday 3 June 2019 – Meeting 2997
Guest Speaker	Robyn Stecker and Karen McColl
Subject	Suicide Prevention
Chairman	Stan Roulston
Toast	Geoff Benier
Fellowship	Angela Moore
Plaques	Brenton Hill
Monday 17 June 2019 – Meeting 2998
Guest Speaker	Mark Smeaton
Subject	Recreational Fellowship in Rotary and Farewell to Ava
Chairman
Toast	Kathy Heinrich
Fellowship	Trish Williams
Plaques	PP Alan Harris
10 JUNE NO MEETING QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

Meetings, unless otherwise noted are 6 for 6:30pm at Gawler Sport and Recreation Centre,

Nixon Terrace Gawler. RSVP by 10am Monday morning by SMS only to 0437 759 256

FORTHCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS

5 June, 26 June, 3 July, 13 July Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club Gate

26 June Seven Women Film Evening

1 July President’s Changeover Dinner and 3000^th Meeting – Nixon’s Function Centre

“Some people are going to leave their mark on the world, others will leave a stain.”

“Winter is the season when you can’t close the window you couldn’t open in summer.”

“Life is a continuous process of learning new ways to make the same old mistakes.”

“If only all the people who have a cough went to the doctor instead of the movies.

“Pretty words aren’t always true, and true words aren’t always pretty.”

Birthing Kit Evening – A Rotary Club of Gawler Hands On Community project

To help achieve the goal that every woman has a safe birthing environment, on Weds 22nd May 40 community volunteers came together to assemble 400 birthing kits. President Jacqui facilitated the evening. 200 kits were purchased by our club at a cost of $600 & 200 were provided by Zonta. Sandy Nicholson from Zonta was on hand to guide the volunteers through the process. Thanks to several of our club members who assisted by providing supper for the evening. Volunteers also had the opportunity to ‘paint a pinky’ for polio. The event was live streamed on Facebook.

ABOUT BARKUMA

BARKUMA WORKS ALONGSIDE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY TO FIND REWARDING JOBS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, EXPLORE THEIR TALENTS AND BE INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY.

Barkuma employment is a Disability Employment Service (DES) provider. They specialise in placing people who have a developmental disability in mainstream employment. They currently support over 300 people in employment in SA working in both the private and public sectors. Barkuma Employment is funded by the Federal Government, so there is no out of pocket expense for your business to utilise their service.

NEED FOR FEED CONVOYS JUST KEEP ON TRUCKING - FROM THE MAY-JULY LIONS CLUBS (AUSTRALIAN)

When the going gets tough for our farmers, these no-nonsense volunteers rise to the occasion every time.

Whether drought, fire or flood, the Lions” Need for Feed” project has been putting its weight in a big way over the past year.

“Just over 12 months ago when we started working on the drought, little did we dream we’d be still hard at it a year later, let alone having reached so many farmers with so many still to go,” says Need for Feed Chairperson Graham Cockerell. “Since the start of last year we have serviced farms in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and SA for the drought, as well as dealing with several Victorian fires and the North Qld floods.” Graham estimated “Need for Feed” has helped nearly 2500 farmers in the past year. These deliveries have been achieved with about 700 truck and trailer loads, carrying about 25,000 large square or round bales, and other stock feed, transported from all 6 states and worth about 6 million dollars. All achieved in a project managed by Lions volunteers – no wages and on a shoestring budget. Some other standout moments and highlights from the last 12 months include: GAINING NATIONAL EXPOSURE for its Need for Feed humanitarian efforts. In July it was featured on a Channel 7 Sunrise program telecast live from Pakenham and in a front page story in the Sydney Sunday Telegraph when it saved a farmer from having to shoot his 1200 sheep.

In August it was in the news again when its first convoy of hay arrived from Tasmania. Being invited by the National Farmers Federation to a Drought Charities Conference in Canberra and becoming the first recipient of a Channel 9 Today Show / Rotary Grant of $500,000 “Need for Feed” featured on ABC Landline and was invited to meet the Federal Drought Coordinator. They are a permanent part of the Joint Agencies Drought Task Force that is overseen by the Prime Ministers Dept. A second convoy has gone to Victoria’s Gippsland and the first convoy of hay came from WA, the first hay run went to SA and at the November District Convention “Need for Feed” was presented with cheques in excess of $100,000. “Need for Feed” is hopeful of being considered for approval as a Category B Project at the Geelong Conference. Hay runs continue from West to East but in February attention moved to flooding in the Queensland floods and 4 road trains from Victoria travelled as far north as they could until stopped by flood waters. Hay was ferried by helicopter to where it was needed, drivers were hosted by Lions Clubs along the way with Districts contributing to the fuel cost. In March hay runs went to northern Victoria and southern NSW and Gippsland following fires. IT HAS BEEN A VERY BUSY TIME FOR VOLUNTEERS AND THERE IS STILL MUCH MORE TO DO.

ROTARY’S VISION

“Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities and in our lives.”

Weekly EMAIL DIGEST

From other clubs

RI Council on Legislation Report

South Australian Police Officer of the year award - nominations open soon

Email from Soleman - RAWCS projects in Bali: Food Parcels, High Nutrition Milk, Project Komang, Project Medication

Updated Rotary GAWLER PRogrammE

Monday 20 May 2019 – Meeting 2995

Chairman for the night was PP Brian Burt who welcomed Rotarianne Marg Ahrens, Youth Exchange Student Ava and Honorary member Peter Nettelbeck. Fines to go to Polio Plus.

PP Patsy Johnson reminded members about saving and collecting used stamps for the end trachoma project.

PP Alan Harris reported on the successful Adelaide Plains men’s Choir event for the Song of Australia at the Civic Centre on Sunday afternoon. Thanks to the attendees and ticket sellers and the assistance for the afternoon tea. He mentioned an excellent 17 year old soprano who participated and also there was a $200 profit. Trish Williams reported that some of Sunday’s patrons for the Choir afternoon indicated they would welcome further events of the same nature.

PP Lance Hatcher reported on the 3000^th Meeting on July 1^st and requested payment by next week. He also sold 2 slabs of sultana cake left from the Choir Show.

Almoner PP Mike Williams advised that PP Ron Sanders is still in the Royal Adelaide Hospital and is having further tests.

Ava reported having visited the Barossa Valley over the weekend. Her visit included a visit to the Chocolate factory and whispering wall. She is attending Trinity College and achieving “As” for her subjects.

President Jacqui praised the Choir Concert including as well the 17 year old soprano and the male clarinet player. She mentioned the importance of ongoing race course gate keeping with the next meeting on Wednesday 23^rd May. Jacqui then spoke about the Birthing Kit hands on project on Wednesday evening and asks members to assist with the provision of supper for the 40 non-Rotary volunteers.

Acting Sergeant-at-Arms PP Brian Burt gave reason for contributions and drew attention to presentation of a 60 year Participation Medal to Tony Fotheringham for service to the Sheaoak Log Country Fire Service. Tony provided some detail of fire events with which he has been involved.

A brochure from the Gawler National Trust Museum was on each table drawing attention to the their upcoming fashion parade fundraiser, “Staying Alive” which features fashions from 1960’s and 1970’s. The cost is $25 and $20 concession and is to be held at the Gawler Elderly Centre on 13^th July commencing at 7pm. Bookings can be made at Gawler Museum Tuesday to Fridays or phone 0408083459.

GUEST SPEAKER PP MARIE-LOUISE LEES

Marie-louise was introduced by Chairman for the night PP Brian Burt. Marie-louise with the assistance of overheads provided a polio update and information on Rotary youth programmes.

Polio Update

Outbreaks of wild Polio virus for 2018 and 2019 occurred in Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the comparison shown in the table below.

	YTD 2019	For the same period 2018
Afghanistan	7	8
Pakistan	11	2

Marie-louise then spoke on the Youth Programmes and the club’s participation in them. She also mentioned that the club has not had a youth director this year but has still achieved a lot in the area of youth programmes, thanks largely to the efforts of President Jacqui. She focussed on 3 programmes which the club does not currently participate in:

Australia / New Zealand Youth Exchange
Rotaract and Interact. It was noted that Rotaract is currently on the improve in the district.
The Science Experience A 3-4 day Program for year 9/10 students.

Some of these programmes have been supported by the club in the past.