Club Bulletin 9 and 16 May 2017
Meeting Numbers 1467 and 1468
Future Meetings Our meeting on Tuesday 9 May will be a Dinner Meeting at Parliament House hosted by our Honorary member and Member for Morphett in the State House of Assembly, Duncan McFetridge. It is several years since we have had this privilege and members are asked to advise Fellowship Director Bronwyn Lambert to book yourself and partner in for this function. Please do this very soon as numbers are limited to 30 and cost is $40 per person. If possible, please pay by EFT into our club service account, BSB 085 333, A/c 205083444. There will be no meeting at the Motel on Tuesday morning 9 May. On Tuesday 16 May, we have as Guest Speaker, Nick Caputo, Doctor of Chiropractic (USA) speaking to us on his work as a Chiropractor. Also, very importantly, we will induct as new members, Wayne and Brenda, introduced by PP Bill and PP Carolyn respectively. A full attendance would be appreciated.
PP Peter Thompson with gavel in hand
Previous Meeting 18 April At our meeting on 18 April, we heard from PP Peter Thompson on his life as a property auctioneer. Peter had been in the real estate business for many years and was a licensed auctioneer for a considerable time. Auctions are probably the fairest way of buying and selling as the auction itself creates the market by having a number of buyers competing against each other for the property. The seller, by naming a reserve price, is able to protect against price manipulation. Peter related a number of amusing incidents which happened during this part of his working life.
Important Diary Date Because President-elect Rob and Marianne will be away through most of June and July, our changeover function this year will be on Thursday 25 May, 6.30pm for 7.00pm at the Adelaide Sailing Club, Barcoo Road West Beach. This will be an informal function aimed at recognizing Rob as the incoming President for 20172018. There is no set dinner menu, with members, partners and guests ordering from the usual menu. For numbers, please RSVP to Rob ASAP
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Club Bulletin 9 and 16 May 2017 District Assembly Sunday 28 May 2017 All members should have recently received an invitation to attend the 2017 District Assembly from DG Elect Bob Cooper. This is an important event on the Rotary Calendar as it becomes a significant component in preparing members and their clubs for a successful Rotary year during 2017-2018. Again this year, District assembly will be at Unity College, 45 Owl Drive, Murray Bridge commencing at and finishing at There will be things happening to interest all Rotarians, including a presentation from our guest speaker, Christine Willersdorf, an experienced motivator and also a Rotarian. Presidents Elect are strongly encourage to bring along their team; in fact all Club members will benefit. Practical learning of Rotary matters will be covered in the following streams: 1. Governance and Club Administration. 2. The Rotary Foundation and International Projects. 3. Membership and public Image. 4. Service Projects, Vocational and Global networking. 5. Youth Programs. 6. Rotary Basics (Newer Club members). 7. Showcase (sharing best practice projects). Catering: Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Please notify any special dietary requirements when registering.
Entertainment Books PP Pam has stocks of 2017-2018 Entertainment Books for sale to club members and friends at a price of $70. These are always excellent value and purchasers will get their $70 of value during the first two or three uses. The Club benefits by $14 from the sale of each book. Please see Pam to place your order.
District Conference 2018 Rotary International has flagged a proposal to amalgamate Districts 9500 and 9520 and it is proposed that both Districts join together for next year’s District Conference in the Barossa Valley from 23 to 25 March 2018.
Club Runner It is probably worthwhile repeating the PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN LOGIN FOR YOUR PROFILE IN CLUBRUNNER if you haven’t done so already. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Registration for the Assembly is essential for catering 6. and seating purposes. 7. Registration can be done on line by simply going to the District’s Home Page at www.rotary9520.org , then click on the ‘District Assembly’ link at the top left 8. of the page, follow the prompts and finally confirming. RSVP for registration is Thursday 18 May 2017
Go to www.rotary9520.org At top right, click on “member login” Then at the bottom, click on “new & existing members” This will take you to “Retrieve Login Information” Enter Somerton park as the Club, add your last name, then enter the email address you have registered with Rotary then submit You will receive an email with an URL address This will take you to a login page asking for a password of your choosing. Once this is done, , next time you go to the D9520 page, click on your name, your user name will appear and then add your password to access your profile in Clbrunner.
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Club Bulletin 9 and 16 May 2017 Board of Directors President
Mark Thomas
Secretary
Barb Humphries
Treasurer
Brenton Aird
President Elect
Robert Harding Michael Garland
Community Service
Malcolm Axford
International Service
Marianne Harding
Membership
Lyn Banner
Youth Programs
Robert Harding
Foundation and Grants Trevor Andrew Fellowship
Bronwyn Lambert
Fundraising Sergeant
Rajni Lalsinghani Brenley Milsom
Meeting Program
Speaker/ Activity
Is it FAIRInternational to all Concerned? Adelaide Motel Will it build GOODWILL andHighway better FRIENDSHIPS? 521 Anzac Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Glenelg North The Contact Four Way Test Club Details: Of The Things We Think, Say or Do: PO Box 134 The Four Way Test Glenelg 5045 Of The Things WeSA Think, Say or Do: Secretary Barb Humphries Is it the TRUTH? Email: thehumpies@yahoo.com.au Is it FAIR to all Concerned? Club email: somertonpark@rotaryclub.org.au Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS? Willhttp://www.rotarynews.info/Club3794/ it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Website:
THE FOUR WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE Is it the TRUTH? THINK, SAY OR DO Is it FAIR to all Concerned?
Meeting 1467
Meeting 1468
9 May
16 May
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Vocational Visit to Parliament House
Nick Caputo
Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?
Chiropractics + Inductions
Topic Chairman
The Four Way Test Of The Things Think, Say or Do: CLUBWe MEETINGS
TUESDAY 7.00am Is it the TRUTH?
Immediate Past President
Date
Club Meeting and Contact Details
Duncan McFetridge
Door
Ladies
Ladies
Setup
Men
Men
Is it the TRUTH?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Speaker’s Coordinator: Peter Thompson 0438 949 544 Bulletin Editor: Don Overall 0458 246 030 Shed/Property Mngr. John Yard 0418 834 531 Website, IT, & Social Media Administrator: Brenley Milsom: brenleym@bigpond.net.au Risk Management: Brenton Aird 0417 832 935 3
Club Bulletin 9 and 16 May 2017 Club Events and General Information
Please contact PP Brenton if you can help on odd occasions with the task of cleaning and tidying our shed. Brenton is making a roster of members to share the load of a regular (monthly?) shed clean and tidy. The work is not arduous if done frequently. If you can’t help, please let Brenton know ASAP.
The Rotary Club of Glenelg will be having their Quiz Night at the Somerton Bowling Club on Friday 2 June starting at 7.00pm. Lyn Banner is organizing a table of our mem bers and friends to attend. Please speak to Lyn if you are interested or email her at: ljbanner@excite.com
The Voice of Rotary Broadcast on 1197AM 5RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.30-8.00 pm. From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line at www.rphadelaide.org.au/Webcast.html To download a program, right click on the “Voice of Rotary” and “save link as”. The program stays on the RPH website for a week. We also keep a file of past programs. Should you want one from further back, contact Jock Thornton on johnjan4@gmail.com The “Voice of Rotary” program for May is not yet available. Voice of Rotary Coordinator: Jock Thornton (RC Burnside) johnjan4@gmail.com
During our meeting on 23 May, we will have a As the program is now more easily accessible, Jock is Special General Meeting to approve our revised keen to hear from Rotarians who are visiting Constitution and ByLaws. Changes were made Adelaide from out of town. to the Standard Rotary Club Constitution by Rotary International following recent Council on Legislation decisions and the changed Constitution MUST be adopted by all clubs. PP Don will advise members of the changes to our Constitution and ByLaws prior to that meet ing.
Please note in your diary that an evening meeting will be held at the Motel on Tuesday 6 June, 6.00pm for 6.30pm, in place of a morning meeting on that day. Ian Doyle has been booked as guest speaker, and he will be speaking on, and showing the documentary he made on the legendary mailman Tom Kruse. Cost will Club Calendar: be $25 per person. http://www.rotarynews.info/2/club/3794/8769 Club Page: http://www.rotarynews.info/club3794 District Page: http://www.rotarynews.info/district9520
Useful Websites for Club, District and RI Information
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