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Meeting No. 1383,5September2013 /
Mon Sep 02, 2013 / Home
EditorDi Lane
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Speakers
Sep 05, 2013
Carolyn Wigg
The Administration of Heritage
Sep 12, 2013
Rae Campbell
The Koalas' Mum
Sep 19, 2013
Club Committees
Sep 26, 2013
Brad Crouch
Life Behind the Headlines
Oct 10, 2013
Carolyn Habib
Re-Engage
Oct 17, 2013
Barbara Gabogrecan
Thank God I Had a Stroke
Oct 24, 2013
John McLaren
The Black Sheep of advertising
Oct 31, 2013
Club Committees
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Club Events
No Upcoming Events
Directors
PresidentRichard Jarrett
President ElectYvette Reade
TreasurerBruce McDonald
SecretaryFred Field
Community ServiceRohan Richards
Vocational ServicesPeter Briscoe
International ServiceKym Pedler
Rotary FoundationDavid Riggall
MembershipGeoff Bell
Club AdministrationYvette Reade
Public RelationsTony Reade
SergeantTerry Rodoni
Rotaract LiaisonJohn Karran
Fundraising / FellowshipAndrew Black
Youth ServicePeter Briscoe
Public OfficerFred Field
Bulletin EditorDi Lane
Club WebmasterRichard Jarrett
Child Protection OfficerFred Field
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Stories
From the President's pen
Posted by Richard Jarrett on Aug 31, 2013
Last week’s speaker was Gary Edwards whose topic was “Beyond the smoke and mirrors”. Gary has been many things – a lawyer, an educator, a business consultant, and a professional magician. Through his business, High Stakes Communication, Gary works with people who want to communicate more effectively in difficult situations – including sales presentations, performance reviews and business negotiations. Gary alerted us to the fact that, in our interactions with others, there are a number of conversations going on, including the ones in our own heads. Understanding this can help in communicating better with people.
As an example, Gary talked abouthow a salesperson might answer the question “Why should I buy what you are selling?” In his view, there are three steps: connect, control and create. In the first step (connect), the answer to the question is: “You shouldn’t: onlybuy the productif it meets your needs”. The second step (control) is to explain what we do, how we do it and who buys our product. And the third step (create) aims to hand control back to the customer by saying “why don’t we get together to explore whether there is a fit for you and then you decide whether you buy or not?” Gary interspersed his interesting talk with a number of magic tricks which got us all wondering how he did it…
I reported briefly on last week’s Board meeting and our intention to spend some time over the next couple of months on Membership – I couldn’t help thinking that Gary’s presentation provided an ideal platform for how we might “sell” the idea of Rotary to a prospective member!
A number of us (Richard, John C, Angus, Di Casey, John W) attended to Rotary Club of Adelaide’s celebratory lunch on 28 August, commemorating 90 years of Rotary in South Australia. They produced a very interesting booklet (and a video) giving a short history of the Club and its activities from its earliest days. There was a fascinating talk by Prof Ian Maddocks, Senior Australian of the Year, who spoke about palliative care and aged care and the relationship between them, especially the fact that, while the aged might not think well, they can be helped to feel well - having someone who is "present" in the sense of understanding and sharing makes a huge difference and he encouraged us all to "engage with age"!
Dalice Kennedy reported that Soles4Souls has established a partnership with Krocs which will be launched shortly and also a partnership whereby people with disabilities will be packaging up the donated shoes.
Members present signed a condolence card for John Pohl (last year’s District Secretary and a member at Walkerville) whose wife Elizabeth (also a member at Walkerville) passed away two weeks ago.
A message from abroad!
Posted by Richard Jarrett on Aug 29, 2013
The following email came in from Dean Sullivan, two weeks into their overseas trip:
"Just thought we would let you know we are having a wonderful holiday, but it is very tiring - harder than a retirement day’s work!
Beijing and climbing the Great Wall was magic. Moscow a wonderful city with so much history and beautiful buildings. Now in St Petersburg and about to start our first day with our guide."
NEXT WEEKS SPEAKER
Posted by Phil Harding on Sep 02, 2013
For 51 years I have been a voluntary wildlife rescuer, specialising in the preservation of Koalas. Recently I have been honoured by being asked to be Director of the Adelaide Koala Hospital, which is currently being built.
Last year my husband and I were presented to the Royal couple who had expressed their desire to meet the pioneer of modern koala rescue in South Australia.
I am responsible for training koala rescuers from Fauna Rescue, and also some fire and police workers, and speak regularly to both adults and to children to further the cause of promotion of these beautiful animals.
All donations that are received from these sessions go directly toward necessary equipment etc for the much needed koala hospital and I ask that any cheques be written to The Adelaide Koala Hospital.
Many thanks\I look forward to seeing you on September 12th
Rae Campbell
Duty Roster
Posted by Di Lane on Sep 02, 2013
For the benefit of members, we will aim to give the Duty Roster a few weeks ahead - see below.
Responsibility / 5 Sept 2013 / 12 Sept 2013 / 19 Sept 2013
Chairperson / Graham Smith / Di Casey / David Rowe
Attendance / Chris Dibden / Tony Reade / Carolyn Wigg
Attendance / Angus Tuck / Paul Richardson / Bob Buckerfield
Hosting / Phil Harding / Barry Grear / Peter Briscoe
Furniture / Di Lane / Katina Jones / Dean Sullivan
Furniture / Kym Pedler / Phil Harding / Barry Grear
Invocation / David Rowe / John Karran / Kym Pedler
Bottles/cans / Graham Smith / Andrew Black / Dean Sullivan
Rotaract roster
HouseInt Uniting Church / N/A / N/A / N/A
Bread Roster / Terry Rodoni / Carolyn Wigg / David Rowe
Members' Corner / Feisar Joya / David Riggall / Andrew Black
Birthdays:NIL
Chairman: meets/ greets speaker for the meeting; introduces and thanks speaker preparation:- find details about the speaker prior to the meeting.
Attendance: set up reception table (attendance sheet; members list – re -payments; guest welcome sheet; money; wine raffle sheet; ticket books); register member payments/ apologies/ guests.
Hosting: set up name badges display; welcome all at the door; ensure speaker and guests are introduced to appropriate persons.
Furniture: flags; banner display; raffle balls; collection boxes; Rotary theme banner; S-A gong and hammer; lectern position before and returned after the meeting. Toshiba laptop set up – Connect to projector. Switch on. Hold function key & press F5 twice.
Invocation: reciting Rotary or other invocation relating to Rotary and fellowship.
Bottles/cans: collect bags of bottles/cans at meeting and take to recycle centre for refund, pass refund and empty bags to David Rowe at next meeting
Members’ Corner: write for the Newsletter on a topic of your choice, particularly during the 3 weeks you appear here on the roster, but also anytime you have something to say.
Rotaract,House International UnitingChurch, Bread roster: Roster is for the Sunday/Monday after the meeting date.
Members rostered for duty are asked to be in attendance by 6.45 a.m.
If you cannot attend, please arrange a substitute
Meeting No.1382 Details
Posted by Bob Buckerfield
Meeting Number / 1382 / 22August 2013
Membership / 37 / Visiting Rotarians / Apologies
+ Honorary / 2 / Verity Moran- / Barry Grear(Vietnam)
Present / 24+1 / (Adelaide City Rotaract) / Dean Sullivan (Moscow)
Attendance / 70.59% / Phil Harding
Apologies / 5 / Rob McLennan (Melb)
Leave of Absence / 2 / Club Guests / Deborah Wotherspoon
Make-ups / 6 / Gary Edwards -
Absent / 7 / (Guest speaker)
Fines / $49.00
Wine Raffle / $26.00
Makeups / Leave of Absence
Angus Tuck, John Wotherspoon, / Rob Brooke
Richard Jarrett, John Campbell & Di Casey / Peter Veitch
(all at Adelaide's 90th birthday)
Carolyn Wigg (bread run)
For apologies, please phone Fred Field, Club Secretary 8339 2065, or Bob Buckerfield on 8278 7615. Makeups count 13 days either side of each meeting.
The Four Way Test
Posted by Richard Jarrett on May 29, 2013
The Four Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the Truth?
- Is it Fair to all concerned?
- Will it build Goodwill and better Friendships?
- Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
For good food, for good fellowship and the opportunity to serve through Rotary, we give thanks
Rotary Club of Adelaide Light Mission Statement
To be recognised as the Service Club of Choice in the Eastern Precinct of Adelaide because we are a Friendly Breakfast Club that appeals to a broad range of busy people who want to make a difference to local and international communities
Jokes Corner
Posted by Di Lane on Sep 02, 2013
Two salesmen are traveling in the country when their car breaks down. The only house around for miles was a large mansion. They knock on the door and a beautiful widow answers the door. Since it is early evening and the garage will not be opened until morning, she offers to let them spend the night in the guest bedrooms.
In the morning they call the tow truck and leave.
About three months later salesman number one opens a letter and can't believe what he reads. He goes to salesman number two and says:
"When we spent the night at the widow's mansion, did you sneak away into her bedroom in the middle of the night?”
“Why, yes I did."
"And did you use my name?"
"Why, yes how did you know?"
"Well, it seems she died and left me her 5 million dollar estate!"
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