Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988
Club Bulletin 14th April 2015
President’s Paragraphs
Meeting 7th April
This week has been an interesting one with the club participating in a scatter meeting by attending other club meetings. Myself and Peter Thompson attended the Rotary Club of Eastwood's breakfast meeting at the Royal Coach Motel on Dequetteville Terrace, which is held at the same time as ours but on Wednesday mornings. They too had a number of members away attending district conference so were glad to have us there to bolster the numbers. It was a good morning and interesting to see the similarities and subtle differences in meeting procedures. I am looking forward to hearing members comments about their experiences at other clubs this week.
This week we enjoyed another visit from Dr Daniel Biro, political scientist and analyst from UniSA. His subject was Cuba’s Foreign Policy with the sub-title, ‘From Hard Power (Cold War) to Soft Power (postCold War).
We should always strive to make sure our club procedures and activities are up to date and meeting the needs of our members. Yes, Rotary is about Service Above Self, but if our members are not getting what they want out of Rotary then it becomes hard work. With that in mind I will be circulating a survey in the coming weeks with an aim to get a snapshot of our members needs and what is important to them as members of the club and of Rotary. I would encourage all members to participate with an aim to ensuring our club continues to be a vibrant one and where we can all have fun making a difference for others less fortunate.
Daniel spoke too of the Latin American Medical School and its work in training large numbers of overseas students for medical work, and of fourteen other overseas medical schools supported by Cuba. The focus is on prevention, and Daniel asked the question, ’Why does Cuba do all this?” The answer was expressed in terms of solidarity, and Daniel explained that he was going to Cuba this year to investigate his interest in that country and its medical mission in the middle of the year. We will look forward to hearing again no doubt!
Brenley
Beginning with the explanation of a rogue state Daniel explored the paradox of Cuba exercising more influence through the attraction of soft power via sport, tourism and in particular medical internationalism. Many of us were surprised that in terms of medical statistics Cuba is a major player and contributor to world health. For instance, there are 37000 Cuban doctors and nurses serving in developing countries— more than the Red Cross, UNICEF and MSF put together! We also heard of a medical response brigade comprising 1500+ doctors ready to deploy to a medical emergency on 24 hours notice. Apparently Cuba played a leading medical role in the recent E-Bola emergency.
Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988
Club Bulletin 14th April 2015
Club Diary Dates 2015 April 16/19 District Conference Ballarat 1 May
First Friday social drinks
3 May
Specialist Training in risk management and insurance, St Francis of Assisi School, Newton.
9 May
Rotary Race Day
11May
Group 8 Joint meeting at SSLC, 6pm for 6:30pm
13 May
Board Meeting
19 May
Club Assembly
6-9 June
106th RI Convention, São Paulo
28 June
Club Changeover
Jul 5
District Changeover
The Voice of Rotary Broadcast on 1197AM RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.308.00 pm. From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line April 2015
Apr 21st
Ian Cox (The Hutt Street Centre) “Homelessness”
Apr 28th
Sue Hill (Raising Literacy) “Reading for Young Children”
Meeting Program Date
Apr 21st
Apr 28th
Tony Maher
Stephen Carthew
Student Counsellor, Brighton Secondary
Biographical Sketch Sir Hubert Wilkins.
Brenton
Jim Stevens
Door
Ladies
Ladies
Setup
Men
Gents
Speaker/ Activity The Four Way Test Of The Things We Think, Say or Do:
Topic
Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all Concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Chairman
Speaker’s Coordinator: Rtn Peter Thompson 0438949544
Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988
Club Bulletin 14th April 2015
News from Board Meeting Treasurer’s Report: As per report Service Account balance $4806.82 with $500 possible outstanding subs to come in. Project Account - $11,462.43 as in report but $500 for Flying Doctors (14/7/15), St Judes $1,000 from Quiz Night, approx. $500 to be paid to Blind Sports from last Bunnings BBQ, $500 to ROMAC and $500 to Interplast which leaves approx. $8,000 in account. It was decided to allocate further funds at the May Board meeting to leave a balance of around $5,000/ $6,000 in the Project Account for the start of the next Rotary Year. Discussion was had on whether to add $1,000 to the term deposit which we are using as a contingency account for future replacement of the shed. Currently held in term account $5817. Alternatives were discussed but it was decided that Michael should arrange for the extra $1,000 to go into term deposit as we had previously decided. Fundraising Report There may be opportunity for us to BBQ at Masters but at this stage it may be a bit slow there and not worth pursuing at this time. This will be investigated furtherh.
Fridays at Bunnings weren’t as profitable as we had originally hoped but the Board thought that as long as we were able to man the day with sufficient number of members the $400 - $500 raised each time was worthwhile. Thursdays previously offered at Bunnings would probably not be worth pursuing if we can still get Fridays. It was decided that the funds raised from Bunnings BBQ on 10/4/15 would be allocated to Tutti. Hands Project – Sacred Heart staff extremely busy during the first term but we have confirmed they are still keen to pursue in Term 2. Community Report Vocational visit to the Royal Flying Doctor facility at the airport has been arranged for 14/7/15. 7.00 for 7.15am. start. Able to accommodate 30-35 people so Rotarians will be able to invite partners if they wish. We will start with a session in the auditorium then go out to the hangar. It was decided we would not provide breakfast but those who did not have to rush off could go to Subway or the Airport for breakfast. Youth & Vocational Report Sacred Heart College encouraged students to apply for NYSF to be held January 2016 but was unable to find any students who would commit to the program. The committee will keep in touch with Sacred Heart as they seemed very impressed with this program.
Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988
Club Bulletin 14th April 2015
Jeff Kong, Director of Music at Brighton Secondary School is hoping to arrange a concert to raise funds to take 85 students (mainly choir members) overseas at the end of the school year. Peter Thompson is liaising with Jeff as to how our club can help and the Board approved the continuation of discussions along this line. It was felt that our participation would be a good way to promote Rotary and our club in the community. Would probably be a Sunday afternoon concert and it was suggested we could perhaps arrange/sponsor residents of a local nursing home to go, help with ticket sales within the club and sale of coffee/cakes etc on day to raise funds. Peter Thompson is also going to speak to the Principal of BSS about a “service above self” award as the Board has previously discussed – and check they don’t already do something similar. Tony Maher, a teacher at BSS will be speaking to the club on 21/4/15 and we are hoping to establish a relationship with him so we have a contact to approach to promote Rotary Youth Programs to BSS. No students have applied to attend Rotary Adventure in Citizenship or Murray Darling School of Freshwater Research. There may be some applicants for the RYPEN Camp at $260 per student and Brenton asked that the Board approve this if suitable applicants are found. This was approved. International Report - Days for Girls Project with Woodcroft School… Slow to get off the ground. We have been in touch with Elisse the Woodcroft Sewing teacher last week and now the school on holidays the project may need to get going next term. We have kept Susanne Harris in the loop about the School. - Days for girls….several Club members and Kathy White packed bags for shipping couple of weeks ago at Linda's home. We packed 40 kits for Girls in East Timor. ( An associate of Sussanne Harris was flying to the area and was happy to take them with her) - Letter received from Trevor McQuirk asking for Clubs to allocate funds for his project in Cusco, Peru. More particularly donations from Clubs so he can raise $50,000 and then apply for a Global Grant.
Latest BBQ Friday Bunnings BBQ Cash taken $665.05 less expenses $117.05 Net $548.00
Sat /Sunday Harvey Norman BBQ Cash Taken $821.10 Less expenses $330.00 Net $491.10 Young helper Callum completed some community service and was by all accounts very helpful
Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988
Club Bulletin 14th April 2015
Board of Directors President
Brenley Milsom
Secretary
Barb Humphries
Treasurer
Michael Garland
President Elect
Michael Garland
Past President
Carolyn Lelliott
Community Service
Malcolm Axford
International Service Pam Maxwell Membership
Rajni Lalsinghani
Fellowship
Carolyn Lelliott
Fundraising
Jim Parkins
New Generations
Brenton Aird
Members Serving On District Committees Peter Hammond
District Secretary & District Herald, Cub Service Coordi nator
Pam Maxwell
Membership strengthening & retention
Peter Ochota
Rotary International Con stitution & By-Laws
Bee Siemionow
ROMAC Committee
Club Meeting and Contact Details CLUB MEETINGS TUESDAY 7.00am Adelaide International Motel 521 Anzac Highway Glenelg North Club Contact Details: PO Box 134
Glenelg SA 5045 Secretary Barb Humphries Email: thehumpies@yahoo.com.au Club email: somertonpark@rotaryclub.org.au Website: http://www.rotarynews.info/Club3794/