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Iss. 19 | 1 Nov. 2012, Meeting 2372 | 8 Nov. 2012, Meeting 2373 | Fortnightly

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Rotary Clubof Adelaide West bulletin

What’s next? 1 November 8 NovemberWelcoming David Sabine Ashleigh Lorraine

Cash Edan Barnett Chris Overton

Sergeant Tom Appleby Tom Appleby

Upcomingspeakers

Marlene Nay and Lachlan Kinnear on ‘Kind Acts 4 Kids’

Secretary John Pohl on ‘Rotary Foundation – Centurion Club’

WINNERof District 9500 Bulletin Award!

The City of Adelaide Lions and the Rotary Club of Adelaide West held another successful joint meeting at the Public Schools Club on Thursday 18 October.

President of Adelaide Lions Tony Pederick, President Adelaide West Rotary Sioux Christiansen and speakers Kimsreang Kun and Anna Jolly from Carpets for Communities.

Joint meeting a success again

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What’s coming up?

Meeting 2372, 1 November

Speaker: District Secretary John Pohl

Subject: Rotary Foundation – Centurion Club

John will advise club members an easy way to make personal contributions to Rotary through the Centurion Fund.

The initial donation is recognised by a Certificate and Centurion lapel badge with the benefits of these donation being contributed to the clubs annual giving total and a contribution to the District funds.

Speakers: Marlene Nay and Lachlan Kinnear

Topic: Kind Acts 4 Kids

Chair: David Griggs

‘Never Waste a Sunshine Beam’

Kind Acts 4 Kids (KA4K) was initiated by Marlene Nay in 2008 as a not for profit organisation to provide educational opportunities for children in need. KA4K is a small group of dedicated and caring volunteers who formed to the assist the ongoing support for a children’s home in Pampanga, Philippines.

MARLENE NAY

Marlene has experience in working with children and families from varied backgrounds in the health and education areas.

She completed her nursing studies in Canada in 1978 and graduated in 1987 from the South Australian Institute with a Graduate Diploma in Health Counselling. In 1993 she graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Education. In 2009 she completed a TESOL certificate with the University of Adelaide.

Marlene is an Aus/Can, married to Lachlan and is the mother of two children, a daughter born in Canada and a son born in the Philippines.

LACHLAN KINNEAR

Lachlan has experience in working across private and government settings in Australia and Canada for projects including public health and remote area infrastructure and in the delivery of clinical health services

He graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1977 from the University of Adelaide and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy in 1990 from the University of South Australia. In 2004 he graduated with a Masters of Business Administration from the University of South Australia.

Lachlan is married to Marlene.

Meeting 2373, 8 November

John Pohl (on the right).

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What’s been happening?

Meeting 2370,October 18Joint Meeting with the City of Adelaide Lions Club and their visitors from the Lions Project ‘Freedom Across Australia’

Speakers: Anna Jolly and Kimsreang Kun

Subject: Carpets for Communities

Review Henry Pecanek

>> You may ask ‘What is the connection between freedom and carpets?’.

Carpets for Communities

Anna Jolly and Kimseang Kun gave a provoking presentation on “carpetsforcommunities.org” in Cambodia. Families commonly with six children live on $2 per day or four bowls of rice. A cycle of poverty can develop, including stark work and lack of education. This cycle has been broken so far for 180 children.

The start came from encouraging one mother of two girls not going to school, to make carpets from recycled materials. These are sold in Australia. So far 34 mothers have joined the program.

Independence via small loans has led to small businesses such as selling home grown mushrooms in a small grocery. The aim is that the mothers and students become independent in one year.

Kim gave us a great feel from a national with photos of classrooms and a brief history of one outstanding student.

Whilst from Anna we gained insight into one Australian’s life choice. This started from experiences as a single white woman, travelling in Morocco in 2009 and now includes success but difficulties working in Cambodia.

Just $1,600 will provide a scholarship for a year.

Both Rotarian President Sioux Christensen and Lion Tony Pederick promised support.

Above: A donation from Lions.

Above: A donation from Rotary.

‘The secret of success

is to know something

nobody else knows.’

Aristotle Onassis

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Freedom across Australia

Rotarians and Lions were first treated to (Charlton) Lion Harry Brindley’s delightful insight of the Lion Project ‘Freedom across Australia’.

Lion volunteers facilitate the building of self confidence by providing freely, travel outside of the hospital environment, for many used to staying inside institutions.

Started in 1978 by Anglican Minister and registered spinal nurse, John Hebblewhite, (Auburn – Lidcombe) Lions first provided transport and accommodation across Australia for that first bus of patients and volunteers. Clearly the group attending from the Sydney area had enjoyed travel and accommodation including Mildura, Pinnaroo, Port Augusta, Ceduna, and Adelaide’s own Levi Park. This type of experience provides daily challenges. In some cases these daily challenges outside familiar environments have stimulated independent living.

The group included travellers Shayne McDonagh, Dean, Joseph and Peter, who seemed to be very happy with the great efforts of Margaret Lea, Satya, Dianne and Wayne; and of course Harry. The joint lunch was a great way to share experiences, with Shayne for example raising several aspects of life and family from the Sydney area.

Guests from ‘Freedom

Across Australia’.

Thanks to Henk and Greg for the photos from this meeting.

Middle: To you and I.

Below: Our speakers.

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Meeting 2371,25 October

Speaker: Jonathon Robran

Topic: Operation Flinders

Review Peter Thompson

Jonathon is the Development and Regional Chapter Manager for Operation Flinders, a NFP organisation set up in1991 to run adventure programmes for young people 15 to18 years old who are having challenges and difficulties at home or at school.

From a site in the Northern Flinders Ranges, five groups of up to 90 young people, lead by experienced and skillful leaders in the art of navigation and motivation are taken on a trek of 100 kms over eight days.

The idea is to teach the participants the value of teamwork and respect, and to accept responsibility for their actions. The positive part of the young people’s characters is emphasised and also their leadership potentialities can be brought out.

Operation Flinders has minimal full time staff but is supported by about 500 volunteers controlled by five committees who set appropriate courses to challenge all participates and obtain the expected results.

The programmes have been evaluated by outside organisations, including local Universities, which have concluded that Operations Flinders is a leader in its field.

Top: Chairman Ashleigh extending club thanks to Speaker Jonathon Robran.

Bottom: Chairman Ashleigh presenting a certificate to guest Torie Brown celebrating he visit to the APY Lands.

Operation Flinders’ participants in action.

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Weekly dutiesFrom Peter Thompson

Every week various members are set duties either at the cash desk or welcoming other members and visitors. Unfortunately over the past months there has been a increase in the number of rostered members who have not turned up as requested.

Members are reminded that it is their responsibility to attend or to arrange replacement, too often the same one or two members have to step in at the last moment to replace the absent member.

Rotary Foundation

Polio Plus Day 2012

From PDG Alan Smith

Throughout the world wide Rotary movement, October 24 is being observed as Polio Plus Day.

When the program commenced, Polio was endemic in 125 countries.

Thanks to the great combined efforts of Rotary, WHO, UNICEF and the Bill Gates Foundation, polio now exists in three countries, eg Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.

Rotary has spent $1.2 billion to date. More funds are required if polio is to be completely eradicated.

An aim of our Rotary club this year is to raise and contribute $5000 towards complete eradication.

How? We plan to raise this amount by members and friends who have taken Money Boxes, returning each during this Rotary year with $100, and by personal and corporate donations – both are tax deductible.

If you would like to take a Money Box and save $100 we will have some available, or if you would like to make a donation please contact any member of the committee: Alan Smith 82933098,

Heather Sloan 82127772 or Denis White 82761171 or 0409289143.

We would like to receive a donation or two of $500 or $1000.

PDG Alan Smith

Peter Thompson

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www.rotary9500inbendigo2013.org.au

14 – 17 March 2013

District 9500 Conference@ Bendigo

Online registrationIt is anticipated that Rotarians and others who wish to register online for the Bendigo conference will be able to do so from late October.

Unfortunately, we have been experiencing difficulties with the banking provider which prevented an earlier start up date for on-line registrations. Because of this, the conference committee has agreed to extend the Early Bird Registration period to the end of November, 2012. We are aware that many Rotarians have been patiently waiting to register electronically and we felt it only fair that you should not be disadvantaged due to circumstances beyond your (and the committee’s) control.

There is further good news in that District 9500 will be able to use this electronic registration system for all future conferences and other District events.

Local Area Tours during the ConferenceDon’t forget, if you wish to take advantage of conference tours to such venues as the Central Deborah Gold Mine, the unique Chinese Museum, Bendigo Pottery and the local bus tour, you need to book direct with the Bendigo Visitor Centre on 1800 813 153. Mention that you are in Bendigo for the Rotary 9500 Conference to receive special conference prices. Accommodation bookings can also be made on this number.

Further details on conference registrations, tours and accommodation can be found on the conference website (www.rotary9500inbendigo2013.org.au)

See you in Bendigo!

Ashleigh LorraineConference Chair, 2012/13

It is anticipated that Rotarians and others who wish to register online for the Bendigo conference will be able to do so from late October.

Unfortunately, we have been experiencing difficulties with the banking provider which prevented an earlier start up date for on-line registrations. Because of this, the conference committee has agreed to extend the Early Bird Registration period to the end of November, 2012. We are aware that many Rotarians have been patiently waiting to register electronically and we felt it only fair that you should not be disadvantaged due to circumstances beyond your (and the committee’s) control.

There is further good news in that District 9500 will be able to use this electronic registration system for all future conferences and other District events.

Local Area Tours during the Conference

The Four Way Test of Rotary states:

Of the things we think, say or do...

 

Is it the Truth?

Is it Fair to all concerned?

Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?

Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

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Dispatch Date: 13 October

Click on the link below to view the District Dispatch and download attachments:

• http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=50056&pid=82640

• Lunch with RI President Elect Ron D Burton

• Urgent request to host the Vocational Training Team (formerly GSE) from Philippines

• Future Vision Project – Club Presidents please note

• Rotary Leadership Institute D9500 & D9520 Course Dates for 2013

• District Leadership Seminar Sunday 4 November 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

• Attention Cricket Fans

• Souls4Shoes – urgent help needed with transportation

• District Foundation Seminar

• The Rotary Foundation – Life of Pi

• District Directory Update

• Future Events and Mobile Billboard Bookings

Dispatch Date: 20 October

Click on the link below to view the District Dispatch and download attachments:

• http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=50056&pid=82857

• IFCR Australian Cricket Festival

• District Conference Resolutions

• Notice from RAWCS re shipping containers

• District Leadership Seminar Sunday 4 November 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

• District Foundation Seminar

• The Rotary Foundation – Life of Pi

• Pit Stop – Health Checks for Men

• Ten Pin Bowling Challenge for POLIO Eradication

• Future Events and Mobile Billboard Bookings

District News Dispatches

From President Sioux ChristiansenPresident Sioux has been moonlighting at the PSC. As part of her role on the management committee of the Public Schools Club, Sioux has volunteered many, many hours as waitress, bar attendant and staff trainer since the caterer’s recent resignation. “It is a bit of a surprise when I turn up serving meals and drinks to the other Rotary and Lions clubs which use the PSC but they get over it quickly and aren’t slow in calling out for a drink.

It has been a ‘couple’ of decades since I worked in the hospitality industry and a shock to the system to get back into it – fun but exhausting! The past few weeks have been extremely demanding for the PSC committee and we are still looking for experienced staff to take over the bar management, however, Chef Russell Ingram and his team are quickly learning all the quirks of our guest clubs whilst dishing up some excellent meals.”

Thanks to club members for their understanding whilst we get through the teething problems of new catering arrangements.

‘We are motivated by a keen

desire for praise, and the

better the man is, the more he

is inspired by glory.’

Cicero

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Adelaide West Rotary Club Inc. is pleased to be associated with the following organisations:

Register to receive great deals and support the

Central Adelaide Homeless Project.

www.souldeal.com.au

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Other Club’s meeting times(@ the Public Schools Club) Adelaide East Tuesday 1.00 pm Adelaide Parks Wednesday 6.15 pm

(@ the Bradman Room Adelaide Oval) Adelaide Wednesday 1.00 pm

(@ the Naval Military Club - Hutt St) Adelaide Light Thursday 7.00 am

(@ the Pavilion Restaurant South Tce) Adelaide South 12.30 for 1 pm

When attending other Club’s meetings

Please advise Geoff French of your make-up when you attend another club meeting. It can be two weeks either side of your missed meeting.

Past Bulletin’s onlinePlease visit: http://www.rotaryadelaidewest.org/articles.php?category=club-bulletins-/-newsletters

Thank you!

Thank you Greenhouse Media

for sponsorship of this Club Bulletin.

Office Bearers 2012-13Rotary Club of Adelaide West

President: Sioux Christiansen

Immediate Past President: Randolph Alwis AM

Secretary: David Sabine

Treasurer: Christopher OvertonPublic Officer: Peter Thompson

Club Administration: George Magee

Membership: Kym Green

Public Relations: Bill Marles

Rotary Foundation: Alan Smith OAMCommunity Service: Henry Pecanek

International Relations: Geoff Beer

New Generations: Rosemary Edgley

Bulletin Editor Precinct Coordinator: John Madigan OAM

Club Web Master: Bill MarlesFundraising: Heather Sloan

International / DistrictInternational President Sakuji Tanaka

District 9500 Governor Marie Dorrington

Immediate Past District Governor Eric Russell

District Governor Elect Barbara Wheatcroft

District Governor Nominee John Campbell

Contact usRotary Club of Adelaide WestPO Box 7142Hutt Street, AdelaideSouth Australia 5000

Bulletin Editor: John F MadiganOAM jfklmadigan@hotmail.com

MeetingsThursdays @ 12.30 pm for 1 pm start

The Public Schools Club 207 East Tce, Adelaide South Australia 5000

Adelaide West Rotary Club was chartered 20 January 1964

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