Rotary Club of Somerton Park Bulletin 06/10/2020

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RI President Holger Knaack’s 2020-2021 Theme, “Rotary Opens Opportunities”

Club Bulletin 6 and 20 October 2020

Meeting Numbers 1557 and 1558 I’ve forgotten more than I’ve ever learned.

Our Club’s Future Recent disagreement within our club is unprecedented during its 32 year existence. This has led to personal conflict not acceptable in any volunteer organisation. A number of resignations have taken place, many of them related to the ongoing disagreement. The culmination of these differences occurred when President Marianne resigned a couple of days ago followed immediately by PP Rob.

Past Meetings At our meeting on 1 September, we welcomed Gabriela Coelho as speaker, introduced by PP Max. Gabriela is our candidate for the 2021 National Youth Science Forum. A very exciting outcome occurred a few days later when Gabriela was notified of her success in being selected for the Forum in January 2021. An excellent outcome!

Tuesday 15 September was the official visit to our club of District Governor David Jones and Lyn. We were pleased to also welcome Area Governor Rosie Erasmus to our meeting. DG David oversees our new District 9510, an amalgamation of the former Districts 9500 and 9520. Club Assembly will be on Tuesday 6 October at the District 9510 contains 85 separate Rotary clubs. Minda Inc. Café, 7.00am for a 7.15am start. David outlined the current RI strategic plan to increase the impact of Rotary, to enhance engagement with the President elect Max Dalrymple has agreed to take community, to increase participation and to expand over the role of Club President and will chair the our reach. meeting on Tuesday. RI President Holger Knaack asks each club and each In addition, PP Peter Hammond has with withdrawn member to think about the future of Rotary and asks his resignation and will resume as club secretary. that each club have at least one strategy meeting each year. The meeting will : The aim should be to ask “what should our club look  Update members on recent events. like in 5 years time?”  Elect new Club Officers In selecting new members for a club, make sure that  Discuss future club plans. each person fits in with existing members and that the club’s ideals meet the prospective new member’s exThis is an important meeting for the future of our pectations. club and all members are encouraged to attend. Other matters mentioned by DG David were: For catering purposes, please advise Secretary  Clubs are asked to donate US$1500 to the “end Peter if you are attending. polio now appeal”  District events are planned as part of the Rotary Aust and NZ centenary in 2021. For our October meetings, we will continue to meet  Nominate a project our club can dedicate to the at the Minda Inc Café , 7.00am for a 7.15am start. centenary.  The 2021 D9510 conference is planned for 16— 18 April in Bendigo, COVID free? As this Bulletin becomes public when it is uploaded onto our web site, it is not the forum to air grievances, instead, let’s use Tuesday’s Club Assembly to clear the air and get back to “Service above Self”.


RI President Holger Knaack’s 2020-2021 Theme, “Rotary Opens ” Opportunities”

Club Bulletin 6 and 20 October 2020 Past Meetings (continued)

Wine Sales 2020

Lyn Jones outlined her continued support of Australian Rotary Health and in particular asks us to support mental health first aid as an important part of ARH. Members would agree with the importance and urgency of Mental Health in these times of the COVID pandemic.

Our usual October excursion to Langmeil Winery has been cancelled this year due to COVID concerns. Instead, some members will collect ordered wines from Langmeil and transport to our depot where club members will label the bottles as qwe have done in the past. The location of where the labelling will be done is not finalised because of work which is currently taking place around our shed in the Brighton Oval grounds. It is hoped that this will be completed soon to allow access to our shed. The important thing is that members place orders now. Please refer to the email from Peter Hammond dated 24 September for order details. 2019 Cabernet Sauvingon or 2019 Shiraz or a mixed dozen, all at $160 dozen Orders required by 17 October, directed to PDG Peter Ochota. Collection date will be 31 October.

Working Bee, Bike Pump Track DG David Jones with AG Rosie Erasmus and President Marianne Harding

On Tuesday 29 September, a group of members plus Holdfast Bay Council employees planted 80 plants at the Brighton Bike Pump Track before the rain came. This is part of the ongoing improvement and beautification of the area. Project organizer PP Rob Harding extends thanks to all concerned.

DG David Jones with AG Rosie Erasmus, President Marianne Harding and Lyn Jones 2


RI President Holger Knaack’s 2020-2021 Theme, “Rotary Opens Opportunities”

Club Bulletin 6 and 20 October 2020 Quiz Night

Sailing Experience

Our Quiz Night for 2020, postponed from earlier in the year was a brilliant success with 17 tables of people participating and a total of $5400 Raised for Australian Rotary Health. The function was conducted across two large rooms at the Holdfast Bay Bowling Club (Club Holdfast). PP Frank was MC and handled the occasion well. The questions were posed by Lyn Banner, Scorer was PP Malcolm Axford.

Our sponsored candidate for the 2020 Rotary Youth Sailing Experience, Amy Frisby Smith, left Port Adelaide for the 5 night experience on Sunday 27 September on board the “One and All” She was seen off by Youth and Vocation director, PP Max Dalrymple who took these photos at the wharf in Port Adelaide. Good Luck Amy.

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PP Frank with quizmaster Lyn

Amy Frisby-Smith leaving Port Adelaide on the “One and All”, Sunday 27 September.

Useful Websites for Club and District Information

A general view of the quiz venue

Club Calendar: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/12649/events/calendar Club Page: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/12649/ District Page: https://www.rotary9520.org 3


RI President Holger Knaack’s 2020-2021 Theme, “Rotary Opens Opportunities”

Club Bulletin 6 and 20 October 2020 Club Leadership Team 2020-2021 President

Marianne Harding

Secretary

PP Peter Hammond

Treasurer President Elect & Club Service Immediate Past President Community Projects

Wayne Leaves PP Max Dalrymple vacant Chris Morath

International Service Membership & Promotion Fellowship

Lyn Banner PP Rob Harding Rajni Lalsinghani

Youth & Vocation

PP Max Dalrymple

The Rotary Foundation PP Mark Thomas Sergeant

PP Brenley Milsom

Youth Protection

Lyn Banner

Club Mentor PDG Peter Ochota Bunnings/Community Barbecues Chris Morath

Meet ‘n Greet Back up

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 Peter Hammond Is it the TRUTH? Email: peter_h@bigpond.net.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 the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?

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20 October

Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?

Club Assembly

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OF EACH at 7.00am Is itMONTH the TRUTH?

Meeting 1558

Meeting 1557

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CLUB MEETINGS

The Four Way Test Of The Things Think, Say or Do: FIRST and We THIRD TUESDAY

Is it FAIR to all Concerned?

Meeting Program Date

Club Meeting and Contact Details

PP Max Dalrymple

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Speaker’s Coordinator and Program: PP Max Dalrymple and PP Rob Harding Bulletin Editor: PP Don Overall 0458 246 030 District Property Officer. PP John Yard 0418 834 531 Property Officer: PP Bill Rawlins 0418 807 222 IT, Social Media, Risk Management: PP Brenley Milsom: brenleym@bigpond.net.au 4


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