"We are proud members of Rotary International where we can serve our community and those needing help across the world. We enjoy meeting together for meals and mutual service in the convivial company of other Rotarians and guests."
Apologies:
Guests:
Toast to Australia:
International toast:
Heads & Tails
1830 REPORTs
1900 dinner
1930
guest speaker
Todd Bampton - SSLSC
1950 Wrap
2000 CLOSE
SECRETARY REPORT - tbc
incoming correspondence
TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Done
Coming up
Committee Directors have been asked to set their 2025/26 budgets – please participate in your committee, put forward suitable ideas for projects, etc, and ensure your voice is heard.
Ongoing
ntr
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros
Done
Bunnings BBQ, well done to all
Coming up
NRM - Model Railway Show, 13/14 September WE WILL NOT BE ATTENDING
Bunnings EXTRA BBQ, Saturday 20 September
It will be a busy day, assistance please
Bunnings BBQ Monday 6 October (Long Weekend)
Please check the Events Folder
To do
We were visited at Bunnings by the Food Safety Officer from the City of Charles Sturt.
Please review your Food Handling certification I'm Alert or Do Food Safely
INTERNATIONAL REPORT - Scott, absent
District Grants
ntr
International
Feedback on international charities to support
Would you like to see our support for international charities change?
Are you happy with our current batch and utilising the guidelines of keeping things Rotary and "Local" (Southeast Asia and Oceania regions).
Let your International Committee know!
Playground relocation project
waiting for delivery in Philippines
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT- Jean
Done
Coming up
Mentioned at the meeting last week there is another use for egg cartons the RSPCA uses them to separate treats for dogs. So if you have any spare around the house I am happy to pass them on.
We have a date for Tennyson Dunes Open Day – Sunday 19 October, which we have been invited to do a BBQ again.
Refer to story below on Recycling news
To do
Looking at May 2026 for a Club visit to Renmark including a trip out to Calperum. Please let Jean know if you are interested.
Looking into ways to move on unwanted possessions with the idea of keeping them out of landfill when looking to downsize.
Any suggestions for the Environment Committee are always welcome
YOUTH REPORT - Andrew
Done
RYPEN has finished. Heard from one of the convenors that it was very successful and that both of our sponsored students (Abby & Ronan) participated well.
Coming up
Our International Exchange student Abby will be addressing the Club on 16 September!
Xmas break-up BBQ for West Lakes Shore School has been confirmed for Tue 2 December
We MAY share the Bunnings BBQ on the Monday (1 December).
West Lakes Shore School yr 6 Graduation on Tuesday 9 December @ Christian Family Centre, Seaton.
Westport Primary School yr 6 Graduation - tbc
To do
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GUEST SPEAKERS - tbc
While Barbara is on leave, we are looking for someone to take charge of guest speakers. Let President Robin know if you can help on an interim basis
president's report
currently in Borneo!
in absentia,
CONGRATULATIONS TO JEAN, WHO JOINED THE CLUB 30 YRS AGO!!!!!
OTHER BUSINESS:
50 year Celebration project
Next meeting is at Jean's place on Sunday 7 September @1400.
Thanks for the kind wishes - enjoy the evening! That sounds like a lovely Sunday night plan - Italian in Port Adelaide should be delicious!
What a season it’s been for AFL!
Sorry to hear the “bad guys” couldn’t quite make it over the line for finals - those moral victories can be bittersweet when you’re so close.
As for the Crows finishing on top, you’re right that there’s often talk about the “curse of the minor premiership,” but they’ve looked strong this year. Finals footy is always unpredictable though, as you taught me, anything can happen once September arrives!
I should add that I’m still on vacation and in a few days I’m leaving for Amsterdam with some friends, I’m so excited.
Recycling in Australia in 2025 is a dynamic and evolving space.
While challenges remain, the commitment to increasing recycling rates and transitioning towards a more circular economy is evident.
By understanding the systems in place and playing our part, we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.
As individuals, our role in making the 2025 recycling system work is crucial. Here are some key actions you can take:
Know Your Local Rules: Familiarize yourself with what can and cannot be recycled in your council area. Check your council’s website for the latest guidelines.
Rinse and Clean: Ensure your recyclable items are clean and free of food residue. This helps prevent contamination. For example, rinse out milk cartons and takeaway containers before placing them in the recycling bin.
Keep Soft Plastics Separate: Unless your council specifically collects them, keep soft plastics out of your kerbside recycling bin. Utilize designated drop-off points if available.
Reduce and Reuse: The most effective way to reduce waste is to consume less and reuse items whenever possible. Bring your own bags to the supermarket, use reusable water bottles and coffee cups, and choose products with minimal packaging.
Educate Others: Talk to your family and friends about the importance of proper recycling.
by the way,
did you know that "bath toys" or more commonly known as little fish soy sauce containers, are banned in SA from 1 September. Another way SA is showing the way in reducing single use plastics!
It’s been a while since I sent out a progress update regarding our Fodder For Farmers – S.A. Drought Relief project.
We’d love you all to go to bed tonight with a SMILE on your face … hoping this image below will achieve the goal 😊
Olivia and Ashleigh are the 2 young children of farmers in Jabuk, about 40 minutes past Tailem Bend on the road to Sydney.
Mum and Dad (Nerissa and Brenton Forster) were really struggling to see light at the end of the tunnel.
The Drought hit their farm hard and they were desperate to survive.
We received these thank you cards by Snail Mail last week – what a delightful surprise.
Rotary and our partners at Farmers Relief Agency delivered 11 Tonne of Hay direct to the Forster’s farm in July.
This was a life saver for their entire family.
Olivia and Ashleigh now see smiles on mum and dad’s faces for the first time in ages; not to mention the very happy sheep and cows on their farm.
They bound out of bed now with renewed hope!
Brenton & Nerissa’s farm is one of 245 Farms to receive Rotary fodder so far!
On Average – we’ve delivered about 10 Tonne of fodder per farm
We’ve delivered to farms from : Eyre Peninsula through to the Mid-North region; Flinders Ranges; Riverland; Murraylands; Murray Mallee; Cooke Plains; South East and across the Adelaide Hills
Some farms get 700kg Bales of first grade hay; Some get 1 Tonne Bags of high nutrient; high protein Sheep Pellets perfect for mummy sheep and separate pellets for their cuddly lambies!
We’re directly aware of 5 Farmers Lives we’ve saved now … just by turning up! Our caring truckies (farmers also themselves) often stick around for a chat AND of course provide a delivery of HOPE in the form of fodder.
AS I TYPE …
2 more Triple Deck truck loads of Hay are on the way over the Nullabor, carrying 192 bales weighing 134 Tonne.
2 more will come the following week.
By Friday 29th August, a further 18 Farms will have received hay deliveries, taking our total farms helped to 263.
Our aim continues to focus on delivering responsible volumes of fodder to each Farm to get them through the 5 months ahead, until local hay supplies have either grown in their own fields, or become available again in the local fodder stores at affordable prices.
For some years, our Club has not attempted a major project.
About eight months ago, an opportunity arose to send a recovered playground to the Philippines. At the time, President Elect Robin’s wife has a relative at a start up Rotary Club in the Philippines, the Rotary Club of Plaridel Polaris. The early stages of the project was mainly driven by Robin and Secretary Barbara, who were in constant contact with the RC Plaridel Polaris (needed to provide a “wish list”), the RC Mount Barker (the donator of the playground), and RARE, the latter 2 organisations providing invaluable experience on process and requirements.
The project sounded simple enough - but very quickly, the challenges appeared. funding, logistics and especially our age demographic became stumbling blocks. The concern was: “We’re too old - how on earth can we load a container?” That’s when we realised, we needed to think outside the box and find younger, fitter hands to help.
We explored several options - the Surf LifeSaving Club, Police Academy cadets, even the local Fire Brigade - but those conversations didn’t lead to anything. Just as momentum seemed to fade, a surprising solution appeared. President Robin’s wife, Luella, spotted a Facebook post from a community group offering volunteer service work - everything from mowing lawns to moving furniture.
It sounded too good to be true, but we got in touch.
One thing led to another, and within weeks, we had a team of enthusiastic volunteers onboard. Over five weekends of preparation involving both our Members and the Missionary volunteers, we were able to pack an entire 20-foot container with educational materials, medical supplies and playground equipment. On the final day, 16 missionary volunteers and 6 Club members arrived - and within just four hours, every square centimetre of that container was filled to capacity. It will be on its way to Manila in two weeks, where it will make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.
The experience has been transformative for our Club. What at first seemed impossible turned into not only a successful project but a renewed sense of energy and purpose among our members. Alongside the incredible efforts of our Club members in sourcing a wide range of donations - including new school uniforms, desks and chairs, books, toys, educational supplies and medical equipment - we were fortunate to have the enthusiastic support of young missionaries who assisted with the physical side of the project.
These volunteers were from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led by President Rhys Standley of the Australia Adelaide Mission. Their work ethic, positivity and willingness to serve made all the difference.
One of our members commented: “Your church recruits were a great bunch of workers and wonderful people to work alongside.” Rhys has encouraged us to pass on this available and enthusiastic labour support to other Clubs, or to other people we see has a need in our Community.
This project reminded us that no Club is ever “too old” or “too small” to dream big.
With creativity, determination and the right partnerships, there is always a way forward.
The speaker system operates on both battery or power.
Prior to meeting, plug in the charger with the connection point being in front of the speaker box. Once fully charged (blue light), the charger can be removed (or left in place).
NOTE: Ensure that Power is plugged in to the actual Power inlet on the speaker and not the Microphone inlet
Three microphones are all battery operated. There are ‘some’ spare batteries in our lectern. Microphones operate on a simple On/Off and are already paired to the system.
The speaker box has a Master Volume knob as well as a Microphone Volume knob. These should not need adjustment unless circumstances have changed. Test inside meeting room.
At end of meeting please carefully check all items, and put safely back in lectern.
Liaise with the Guest Speaker Coordinator to meet and greet Guest Speaker, arrange for introduction, introduce to other members
- Arrange meal for Guest speaker, cost to the RCWL account (so that Steve can pay later on)
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