Rotary Club of Morialta Inc.
District 9520
P.O. Box 121 ATHELSTONE SA 5076
Secretary - Di Potter
Home 8278 1424
Mob 0400 736 408
Email [email protected]
Website www.morialta.rotaryclub.org.au
THE COG - RCM Meeting 1531 Bulletin 13 May 2015
President’s News
President’s Corner – David Lloyd
We had a small but interesting meeting last week, with 18 members present.
It was decided to forgo the committee meeting and invite Peter Mayer to give us an overview
of his recent racing escapades in Tasmania. Peter’s talk was indeed most interesting and
informative, thank you Peter; sorry we didn’t have a pen or glass for you!
My ticket was drawn for the jackpot, but I failed to draw the magic ball number 12 to win. So
the jackpot keeps increasing.
I attended the Rotary Race Day luncheon at Morphettville Racecourse on Saturday, as did
Adel and Marilyn, Tony and Sue, Marian , Cathy and Graham Fricker, Tricia and Jan.
We all had a little flutter on the horses, some winners and some loser’s,
(More losers than winners) but all having had a great time.
For those who assisted in the Rotary display area thank you for your efforts on the day.
The Mother’s day event was very well attended, even with the rain and wind thousands
turned out for the run/walk. We all got soaked but had a great time. Thanks to Adel for
bringing the morning tea, consisting of hot coffee and Danish pastries.
This week’s meeting we have Rotarian John Rix, explaining the intricacies of our Rotary
Insurance.
Remember our Community Workshop Sale is on Sunday May 17 10:00am till 2:00pm. Let’s
all get behind our Friends of Rotary and turn out in numbers on the day.
Have received a message from Brenton, currently in Helsinge, visiting former RI exchange
student for 3 days. Inner Wheel conference has just finished. They will be commencing the
Baltic Sea cruise this Wednesday. Brenton, Coralie, David and Jenny, all caught up with
Rasmus for a dinner and he extends his best wishes to the Club. We should have some great
stories from them on their return home.
In closing I hope all you mothers out there had a great day on Sunday, e.g. no dishes, no bed
making and just being spoilt!
Look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday night
Take care, David
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Calendar & Scheduling
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Wednesday 13 May – Normal Meeting – 6.30 pm at the Rezz Hotel
Guest Speaker John Rix, District 9520 Insurance Officer
Sunday 17 May – Community Workshop Sale and Open Day – 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Wednesday 20 May – Partners Night - 6.30pm at the Rezz Hotel- Fellowship and a Trivia Night
Normal Meeting time and meal arrangements (see Marian J)
Wednesday 27 May - Normal Meeting – 6.30pm Rezz Hotel
Who am I? RCM Member
Saturday 30 May - Star Volunteering – BBQ 4pm to 7pm (more info below or see -Graeme P)
Tuesday 2 June - Morialta Board Meeting 7pm – Venue to be confirmed.
Includes New Board members for 2015-16, Peter M, Sue P, Paul H
Wednesday 3 June - Normal Meeting – 6.30pm Rezz Hotel
Committee Night and Report Back to members on the Strategic Plan 2015-17
Wednesday 10 June - Normal Meeting – 6.30pm Rezz Hotel
Guest Speaker Brian Sincock “Lima to Rio”
Sunday 14 June – Bridge Event – 9.30am to 5.00pm SABA 243 Young St Unley
Wednesday 17 June - Normal Meeting – 6.30pm Rezz Hotel
Guest Speaker Phil Herreen - WHERE TO FROM HERE. Following My Crash at Speedway
Park
Wednesday 24 June - No Meeting this week – Due to Changeover Dinner on Friday
Friday 26 June – Rotary Club of Morialta - Changeover Dinner
at Naval Military and Air Force Club, Hutt Street, Adelaide
(RSVP – by 12 June – to [email protected] or 0429 031 183)
Dates for 2016
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Usa Japan Visit dates to be confirmed – coordinated by Emiko Mayer (see
further details)
What Paul Harris Said:
Rotary is not an organization for retrospection. It is rather one whose worth and purpose lie in future
activity rather than past performance.
Paul Harris THE ROTARIAN, February, 1923
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Club News
FROM BRENTON SUMMERS AND DAVID RIGGALL
Coralie and Jenny's international Inner Wheel convention finished yesterday and Melbourne was
selected for the next convention in 2018. We have travelled to Northern Denmark and staying 3 nights
with Annette Jaegerlund exchange student late 80's. We also had dinner last evening with Rasmus
Tobiasen (97/98) and they both extend best wishes to the Club.
Brenton and David
FROM THE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP - Invite your family, friends and neighbours
Cnr Gorge and Maryvale Roads Athelstone (behind the Athelstone Community Hall)
Sunday 17 May – Community
Workshop Sale and Open Day – 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Locally made TIMBER PRODUCTS
 Pizza Servers and Cheese Platters
 Cutting Boards (various sizes)
 Blanket Boxes and Lazy Susans
 Bags of Firewood
 Garden Stakes and Children’s Toys
MONSTER BOOK SALE
 Many other items for sale
SEE THE MOTHER AND CHILD CHAIR (if not sold beforehand)
SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND SOFT DRINKS
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME at the Workshop
ORDERS TAKEN (talk to any member)
FROM GRAEME PACKER
“HAPPY MOTHERS DAY” Sunday
A big thank you to all who helped out for this worthy event it’s good to do something for the
Community, as we helped to water approx 8500 people who participated in this event. A little wet at
times (sometimes we did not have to fill the cups, the rain just about did this?) but good fun had by all,
thanks for the coffee Adel, and of course the generosity of Blackwell’s for the flowers to the ladies.
I hope everyone got to their appropriate “Mother’s Day Events”
Twilight Sausage Sizzle – Star Inc - Saturday 30th May, Time: 4.00 – 7.00pm
Star Volunteering Community Centre 48 Hampstead Road, Broadview 5083
Require 4 -6 Members to help cook a BBQ for approx. 75 people indoor/outdoor. Help Serve.
This event is to replace the Disco they usually have, as the hall they usually use is under renovation
this year.
A Flyer will be sent around at this week’s meeting so please indicate whether you can help on the
night or contact Graeme.
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GUEST SPEAKER PROFILE
17 June - Phil Herreen
WHERE TO FROM HERE. Following my crash at Speedway Park on April 2nd 1993 that resulted in
me suffering a Spinal Cord Injury that left me a paraplegic and would see me confined to a wheelchair
for the rest of my life.
I had no idea of where that would lead me. So hear I am 22 years on. And what a journey it has been.
Senior Australian of the Year 2007
Phillip Herreen
Disability Mentor
In a racing career spanning three decades, Phil Herreen became one of Australia's most popular and
successful speedway drivers. During his last race before retirement in 1993, a freak accident resulted
in a spinal cord injury and Herreen became a paraplegic. With the support of his family and the
speedway community, Herreen was able to rebuild his life.
Knowing that others lacked a similar support network, he began volunteering at the Hampstead
Rehabilitation Centre in Adelaide. As a peer support advocate for the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic
Association of South Australia, Herreen provides encouragement and advice to people adapting to life
in a wheelchair. He also volunteers in a variety of other roles, including counselling young driving
offenders, mentoring sports people who have become disabled, and educating medical students about
the challenges of a new disability.
Named Senior Australian of the Year, Herreen said, 'I don't think what I am doing is that extraordinary
– people need my knowledge.'
OUR SHELTERBOXES
See the Rotary Projects page on our website to find where our ShelterBoxes have been sent.
Boxes purchased by our Club
Box No 2045 went to Mbabane Swaziland 2007
Box Nos 7983, 7984, 7985 went to Port-au-Prince Haiti 2010
Box Nos 11175, 11176 went to Nigeria 2013
Box Nos 11183, 11184 went to DPR Korea 2013
Box Nos 13092, 13093 yet to be deployed
Box Nos 11983, 11984 went to DPR Korea 2013
Track ShelterBoxes
Some Pictures
The Stig's deputy promoting Rotary Youth Driver Awareness
with DG Jerry Casburn and Judi Brown at Morphettville Races
Police need to speak to our members at the
Mother’s Day Classic??
Here they come to the rescue
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District 9520 Info
Link to DG’s May 2015 Newsletter
From Joy to Disaster in two months!
PDG Malcolm Lindquist on the 22nd February the Rotary community and family and friends of the late
David Rusk celebrated the opening of the newly constructed school on the outskirts of Kathmandu.
The school caters for 55 dalit (untouchable) orphans who live in the adjacent orphanage, which was
constructed in 2007, and other local students.
The school was constructed entirely by funds donated locally in Australia. See above link to DG’s May
2015 Newsletter for photo (orphanage on the left school on the right). Orphanage before the
Earthquake on the 25th April disaster struck with the earthquake causing substantial structural
damage to the school and orphanage leaving the children, who were thankfully not harmed, homeless.
It is hoped that the buildings will be able to be repaired rather than demolished but it is estimated that
this will require around $200,000. Plus the children will need temporary accommodation and
emergency supplies. (see link above to DG’s May 2015 Newsletter for photo - Children at the opening
ceremony) Can you help? Using Rotary’s trusted network all funds donated through the following
account are tax deductible and will be overseen by the Rotary Club of Dillibazar in Kathmandu.
Account for your tax deductible donation:
Rotary Australia World Community Service
BSB 067-105 Account Number 104 024 25
Reference Number 25-2012-13
DISTRICT DATES
July 2015
• July 5th - RYLA Applications Open
• July 5th - 10th - Youth Parliament – July 5th to 10th - Westminster School
• July 20th - Health of the River Information sent to Schools
• July 30th - RANZSE 2016 Applications open
THE REEL EVENT
20 May at 18:30
Regal Theatre in Kensington Park, South Australia, Australia
Attached Herald contains:
Rotaract Club of Sturt – Charter Night; Nepal Dalit Women Upliftment Centre Orphanage School;
District Disaster Donations; Current membership Numbers;
Rotary Club of Coromandel Valley – River 2 Rail;
District Youth Exchange Committee – Vacancies; ShelterBox Australia – Christmas in July
Rotary Oceanic Medical aid for Children; Disaster Aid Australia – Funds Request;
Youth Program Diary Dates; Other District Diary Dates;
Rotary Club of Campbelltown – Art Show and Sale; Rotary Club of St Peters Inc. – Thank You
Rotary Club of Blackwood Quiz Night; The Voice of Rotary; Shed Anyone?; Time for Rotary
The Latest and Past Heralds are available from our website “Member Area” (login required) then
“Other Rotary Publications and Documents” then “District News and Documents” then “Current and
Past District Heralds”.
FROM LAST WEEK
THE VOICE OF ROTARY
Broadcast on 1197AM RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.30-8.00 pm
From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line at www.rphadelaide.org.au
May 12th PP Bob Cooper (R.C. of Burnside)
“Awards for Parks Volunteers and Conservation”
May 19th Ex-Rtn. Peter Williams (Marathon Resources)
“Virtual Museum of Remembrance”
May 26th Dr. Mark Moore (Women’s & Children’s Hospital
“Overseas Surgical Specialists Aid”
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More from the Website and Google Calendar and Facebook
District Conference Photos in case you missed it. Check it out. Your pictures are on the District Picasa
Album! ……. and yes, you do look most handsome! To find you pictures in the District Albums follow links below!
 District Conference 2015, Ballarat, Thursday to Saturday:
https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/DistrictConference2015
 District Conference 2015, Ballarat, Sunday:
https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/DistrictConference2015Sunday
 Illuminate Sessions, 2014 (Facebook Training):
https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/IlluminateSessionD9520
 District Changeover 2014: https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/DistrictChangeover2014
 District Conference 2013, Barossa: https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/D9520Conference2013
District Conference 2013, Barossa, Friday Capers:
https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/D9520FridayCapers
 District Conference 2008, Mt Gambier:
https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/RotaryDistrict9520ConferenceMtGambier2008
 District Conference 2007:
https://picasaweb.google.com/RotaryDistrict9520/RotaryDistrict9520ConferenceBarossa2007
PRESIDENT’S PROFILES
Have you read the “President Profiles” on our website (Members Only). Member Area in the Club Documents.
Several current members are yet to provide a profile. I won’t tell but they are:
1994 – 1995 Ken Robson. 1998 – 1999 Dennis Heanes. 2005 – 2006 Alan Cushway. 2007 – 2008 Sue Pullens.
2009 – 2010 Adel Abdelhamid. 2012 – 2013 Jeff Frankish. 2013 – 2014 Penny Miller. 2014 – 2015 David Lloyd
(if he wants to update for this year). 2015 – 2016 Tim Mee (ok Tim, you have a year to prepare…)
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS – SEE TERRY CARSON - $11 of your purchase will help fundraising.
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