08 April 2015 - Rotary Club of Port Augusta
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08 April 2015 - Rotary Club of Port Augusta
APRIL IS MAGAZINE MONTH Weekly Bulletin: Wednesday 8 April 2015 Since the last bulletin, five members enjoyed an excellent District Conference in Port Lincoln, while some of those left at home did a great job catering for the annual Polly Farmer event at the Golf Club, in lieu of the regular meeting on 25 March. Last week saw committee meetings at Centrals. Dates of interest: Chairman President Helen Birthdays Opened tonight’s meeting, welcoming those present, and then mentioned that one thing she brought away from the conference was the need to be less formal if we want new, younger members. If she seemed less than formal tonight, then having had what little sleep she got over the Easter on the floor of the office at Peggy’s Retreat might have been the reason! Steve won the annual golf at the conference, but some creative scoring saw Graham with a trophy to bring home anyway. 12 April—Janice Miller 14 April—Viti Smith Club Anniversaries 12 April—Gerald Duhring 30 April—John Moss snr Bottle Roster This week: Steve & Ron An invitation from the Rotary club of Northern Yorke Peninsula to their change-over on 27 June encouraged Helen that the end is in sight. Regarding Youth Exchange, Katrina is arriving from Germany on 20 July, and her first host family in Quorn, and the school are OK. Shaynee Ackland from Stirling North is our outbound student, and Helen would like someone local to be her counsellor please. The final presentation by the Occupational Therapy girls was yesterday—very well received. They were self-funded; Council provided a $400 grant and Tony Mitchell matched that in kind with printed magnets. They also prepared posters. Their subject was ‘people at risk of social isolation’, and people will be assessed at discharge from hospital to address this. Thanks to Colin, Merv and their helpers for doing the Polly Farmer catering, and to Ron for looking after the Marathon advertising with Channel 4 The Motorcyclist raising money for the fight against malaria is a returned service-man, and his hosting has been handed over to the RSL Events 18 April—PETS/District Assembly at Caritas College 23-24 May—Rotary Leadership Institute (Adelaide) Next Week’s Program 15 April—Peter Nichols, RC Whyalla Norrie talking about Driver Reviver at the tanks. 22 April—Kirsten Stokes, talking about her exchange to Germany In this issue: 1. Welcome 2. Guest speakers 3. Rotary Information Guest Speaker Madey, founder of the Ignite Cheer Group This is a dance group for 3-24 year olds, teaching fun and safe dance disciplines as well as cheerleading. It is open to anyone who wants to give it a go and, in its third year now, has gone from 5 to 80 participants (but only 5 young boys so far) with multiple classes in each age group. They have given demonstrations at numerous community events—and plan to be at the end of our marathon. They are also competitive, and in Port Pirie last year the 5-7, 10-12 and seniors got great feedback and won multiple awards. The seniors went to Adelaide for a state event, AusCheer, and were placed in all events. They are now training and fund-raising for 14 members to attend an international event of cheer-leading in Queensland. This will be a great learning experience and confidence builder for them. They are working hard at raising enough money to fund this trip. They are also looking for a new ‘home’ where they can hold their many classes—and display their growing collection of trophies. Many suggestions were forth-coming. Twelve girls then gave a demonstration of one of their hip-hop routines, coping with the limited space available. I think it made us all a bit envious of their energetic performance, and it was great to see that they were obviously enjoying themselves in doing it. As a footnote, Madey was a former exchange student to Brazil. Reports Rotary Port Augusta PO Box 182 Port Augusta SA 5700 [email protected] 0457 460 151 www.rotaryportaugusta.org.au The Guiding Principles Object of Rotary The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and in particular, to encourage and foster: 1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 2. High ethical standards in business and professions and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life; 4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The Four-way Test Of the things we think, say and do: Is it the Truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned? Avenues of Service We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity. Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan. Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve public interest. International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. Youth Service recognises the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs. Community—Colin S Made approximately $1,000 on the Polly Farmer night We are prepared to help with the RFDS film fund-raiser in June, except for selling tickets BBQs coming up: 14 April, for 25 at Lake View (Colin & John snr); 15 April, for 25 at Davenport (Colin & Helen); 16 April, unknown number, at Bungala Aboriginal Corp. in Jervois St. Jeffwas and Cynthia). day 10.45—1.30. They the supply everything, and we just cook The(Colin, Raffle won by Each Norma, and she drew four of spades—the and serve—will charge $500 for all three days. jackpot was $548.75 Reminder of the Group 8 muster at Spear Creek—suggested that members could just go for the day, not closing necessarilyremarks stop the night. (See email from John Moss jnr sent this week) President’s Raffle Next week’s meeting—As you will have seen from the May program, Jonext won the rafflewill but drew of diamonds so next Committee week is a 1 in 3meeting, chance at the week see the the6 Special Events butjackpot. the Club President Helen’s Closing Remarks meetings have been cancelled. Some and Community Committees’ members areSomeone required catering a PollytoFarmer event the Golf Our past member Else,for PHF, has nowfor transferred the Prospect Club.atHe aroused considerable interest as anwho attendee the District Conference sessions, taking part many photo Club. They know theyofare—details of what is required willinbe sent opportunities. In free time,asheGraham was taken is sight-seeing by the exchange students. President Helen by email as soon given this information. formally introduced him at the District Governor’s dinner on Saturday night, and handed him on to Important note: the following week’s meeting (15th) will be 5.45 for his new club. The President of the Prospect Club made him welcome and took him along to Sun6pm start at the newthat Salvation in inCarlton Parade, fol-that!) day functions—she claimed they wouldArmy brightencomplex up his ideas her club (good luck with lowed by a fellowship evening at Paul and Viti Smith’s home—124 Flinders Tce. The meeting was closed in the usual way with the Four Way Test. - Saturday 15 June is the Roxby District Club’s changeover, celebrating 5 years—a good time is promised to anyone wishing to attend. - Some great news: this year to date there have been 26 confirmed cases of polio in the world against 44 to the same time last year. Pakistan 6, Afghanistan 1, and Nigeria 19. Your monetary efforts are conCan you see Someone Else, ready and waiting for the next session to begin tributing towards this goal and it is so achievable, so please remember at the District Conference? the silver bowls on the tables at each meeting for the donation of coins towards End Polio Now. - Bottle collectors should note that the recycling depot is closed on Saturday mornings for the winter months, and the trailer should be taken to Merv’s place at the end of each collection. “If things stay the same, we are going backwards!”