I believe we as a Rotary Club are doing very well by promoting our organisation, and this was shown again with such a great night with our promotion of “The Heart of the Nation” by Greg Page. To both Daryl and Jim for organising such a wonderful night on behalf of the club thank you to you both. With so many guests I believe we were able to make people aware of both the AED’s and what Rotary does so well in our community, so well done to all. It was also pleasing to see our DG Paul, PDG Jeff and Area Governor Shiralee attend this night.
I would like you to support our packing of the Mongolian playground container on the 29th of March and I am sure Jack will take any assistance offered and keep listening to 5mu around 7.10am for Jack’s interview.
On Thursday we had some activity at the Monarto Safari Park starting to fire proof some of their buildings, thanks to Rob Walters for making this happen.
Please don’t forget we have a busy week-end this week so pleases be prepared to assist either Citroen car club or the Multi-Cultural day .
Look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday night.
TIME MATTERS
TIME MATTERS in Cardiac Arrest!!!! This was the main message delivered by former Yellow Wiggle Greg Page to Rotarians from over six clubs including the District Governor, Past DG and Area Governor who attended the Rotary Clubs of Murray Bridge and Mobilong joint meeting at the Murray Bridge RSL on Tuesday. Greg spoke from experience as a survivor of Cardiac arrest on the importance of placement of mobile AED (Automated External Defibrillation) units where they were readily accessible with registration making them traceable if stolen and hefty fines in place if they are stolen. Greg was highly fit, 48 years of age, had no history of heart disease that he was aware of, and at the end of a Wiggles stage performance at Castlehill RSL when it happened. Patients rely heavily on bystanders to start the process, call an ambulance, commence CPR and defibillate using n AED. Si mplypush the button on the AED device when it arrives and follow the prompts till help arrives. The AED empowers the community to save lives. Batteries need to be replaced in this model every 4 years. Heart of the Nation is another project supported by the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge. John Scarvelis
Service Clubs Assoc. of SA Awards
On Sunday 26 February 2023 at the Glenelg Golf Club the Service Clubs Association of SA held its Premier's Community Service Awards and what an amazing array of great projects being done by so many wonderful service clubs in South Australia. Truly making a difference in your communities.
It was very moving seeing so many humble volunteers accepting an individual award or an award on behalf of their team. Congratulations to all the service clubs and individuals listed below who received an award under the different categories. Please check out the clubs involved socials and websites for more information on the many wonderful projects listed below.
This is an edited list, reflecting the awards appropriate to our local area (Robin)
HEALTH
Rotary Club of Prospect – Domestic Violence and Homelessness Support – Awarded 1st
Congratulations to all the receivers of these amazing awards for some great projects and acknowledgement of some amazing individuals doing some amazing things in their communities to make a difference in South Australia.
Congratulations to all the Service Clubs Association of SA (SCASA) Committee members and everyone involved with making these awards and acknowledgement event happen.
CALENDAR WINNERS 7th March
Draw Date
Value
Winning No.
Winner
Location
Sold by
7.3.23
$100
787
Adrianne Willavoys
Murray Bridge
Rotary
30
357
Patsy Thomas
Kengsington
Strath Darts Club
20
37
Sharne Scott
Murray Bridge
J. Whimpress
Am I Fierce & Scary?
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
Ugandan Orphanage
Dear Rotary, Last year I spent time in Ruhija, South-West Uganda. There I met a woman called Happy, who is Vice-Chairwoman of the local community and Director of an Orphanage School, which provides food and accommodation for all its students. I also spent time with the Batwa people, who live on the outskirts of Ruhija after being forcibly removed from the nearby forest when it was turned into a national park 30 or so years ago. For my birthday this year (today), I am doing a fundraiser for the orphanage and the Batwa people. Having communicated with Happy, the funds for the orphanage would go towards school supplies, food, clothes, and mattresses. When there I was struck that 3 kids needed to share the same bed, on hard metal frames with mattresses that were almost completely fallen apart. We shared lunch together, and the 30 or 40 children shared between them what would be lunch for one or two people in Australia. I have never met children so eager to learn, but quality food and sleep are important for learning so helping with this would help the children’s education.
Sunday 19th March 2023 11am till 3.30pm Pine Park Murray Bridge
Diverse cultures of the Murraylands coming together in a celebration
The Murraylands Multicultural Network was formed in 2005 in a partnership between the Australian Migrant Resource Centre and the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge. It was launched by Huei Van Le at the Rotary Murraylands Multicultural Festival at Sturt Reserve in 2006 after great support from the Rural City of Murray Bridge, the Mobilong Rotary Club and Murray Bridge businesses. Its on again as part of mad March this time at Pine Park under the pines. It’s a free Family event featuring children’s activities, cultural food, song and dance with over 12 performances during the day. This includes a Ngarrindjeri welcome and performance, Ukrainian Dancers, the fabulous Australian Navy Band will rock your socks at about 2.40, Mickster the Trickster Magical show, Nigerian Singers, Philipino Singing and traditional dance, Ode to Joy traditional Chinese group featuring an Erhu instrumental performance, Italian opera, Rwandan Dance Group, Arabesque Belly Dance, plus Farmer Darcy farm animals, Animal Anonymous displaying Australian native animals, Boandik Yalunwing Weavers and crafts, Ukarainian Arts and crafts, Maori Arts and crafts, the Black Dog Institute stall for Mental Health, Zimbawean African Crafts, Philipino Arts and crafts.
Cultural foods will also be available, a special Maori Hangi can be ordered in advance for $20 by contacting Dawn Mathews on 0434545931, Sri Lankan, Greek, French Delights, Italian sweets, Tawainese Waffles, Stellars Tucker Van and coffee. Some seating is available, bring your own and settle in for the day to enjoy the performances and fun. We hope this brings all the community together after some tough times, enabling us to go forward with confidence and enthusiasm with new jobs on the horizon. Please join us at this new venue.
Doncha love what people do for Rotary?
Y’know Warren puts his hand up for a container and his supplier gives him a huge discount, AND has it accredited at the same time because it’s for Rotary, and Warren picks it up and delivers.
Then a bloke puts his hand up and says he will pay for the container, because it is for Rotary and the Mongolian kids “on the heap”.
Then a bloke who was staying with us for a few days put his hand in his pocket and dragged out $200 to spend on the kids and add to the container.
Then the Salvos offered their shop and a shed as a drop off point for stuff for the kids because it is for Rotary.
Then a bloke (Stewart Heard) comes out of the woodwork when he heard (sorry couldn’t resist it) about the project and offers 7 lockers (on Miriam’s list), his dad delivers them to the Men’s Shed, who have kindly offered to cut them in half and make good so that we can send 14 small lockers for the kids, and they will do this for nothing because it is for Rotary and “the kids”. The aforementioned dad then said he will pick them up when ready and deliver to the “Donations In Kind” Rotary Shed.
Then a lady heard about what we are doing and brought around 5 garbags full of blankets pillows and clothing, not all suitable for “the kids” (not on the list), but I’m sure you get the drift.
If that don’t warm the cockles I dunno wot will!! Brilliant.
cheers jakal
MBHS Shelter Box Update
Dear Rotarian
I hope you and your family are safe and well.
It has been quite a month. Events in Türkiye and Syria have shocked the world and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has just passed its one-year anniversary.
I have been blown away by the instant generosity of our supporters and would like to give my sincere thanks to all those that have donated. I'd also like to make a special mention of the many Rotary Clubs that have mobilised to raise and donate much-needed funds. They have been amazing!
Shelter remains the priority for people across Türkiye and Syria. At least two million people have lost their homes in Türkiye, and more than 80,000 people in Syria have been displaced – many not for the first time. Hundreds of thousands of people are without adequate shelter, including many in harder-to-reach rural areas. We are working hard to change this.
ShelterBox has an emergency fundraising appeal to help people affected by the earthquakes and other disasters around the world, but here are plenty of other ways you can show your solidarity with those affected by disaster and conflict. There are details below, including an exciting trekking opportunity in America's legendary Yosemite National Park!
This month's quote comes from Albert Schweitzer, "The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings."
Thanks for being part of the team. Stay safe.
Mike Greenslade CEO ShelterBox Australia
Conference 2023 - Convention 2023
This year the Rotary International Convention is being held in melbourne from 26th - 31st May.
If you are keen to attend, please contact Robin LeGallez
Our annual District Conference to be somewhat different this year.
On 3rd June an EXPO will be held at Adelaide University where we are invited to showcase projects, learn for other partnerships and listen to speakers.
this is a one day only Expo and will be free to all attendees.
Saturday evening is a celebration of the establishment of Rotary in SA, 100 years ago. The dinner will be held in the National Wine Centre.
For more information please contact Robin LeGallez
ROMAC News
Drakes Tags
Our Club has received another "gift card" from Dakes in the amount of $125.00 through their Community Dollars programme. Thank you to all members who have shopped at Drakes and registered their barcode. Please keep on doing this as it helps pay for groceries bought for bbqs etc. Any members who havn't a Drakes tag please see me. The tags are not just for members, you can give them to friends and family. You can use them at any Drakes store in South Australia.
Jenny Alexander-Walters
Food Business Notification Number Rural City Of Murray Bridge
Trading Business Name: Rotary Club of Murray Bridge Food Business Notification Number: RCMB118 This business is now notified with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. If there are any changes to the food business notification details, such as a change in address or ownership, please ensure Council is notified with the appropriate form. While Council has a responsibility for the administration of the Food Act 2001 to ensure compliance with standards and food safety requirements, we consider our primary role is to provide support. We can provide advice and guidance on all Food Standards Code matters.
Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Rotary Work Shirts
Darryl Webb has arranged with Grandisons to supply Bisley Rotary work shirts in various configurations.
Please visit Grandisons and select your shirt which will then be embroided with our Club logo.
Pay for the shirt and retain your receipt.
Upon presentation of the receipt to Sam Cozens, you will be reimbursed $20 as a subsidy
What's happening on our Facebook page
John Scarvelis has been posting up a storm with some great content.
The Murraylands Multicultural Network was formed in 2005 in a partnership between the Australian Migrant Resource Centre and the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge. It was launched by Huei Van Le at the Rotary Murraylands Multicultural Festival at Sturt Reserve in 2006 after great support from the Rural City of Murray Bridge, the Mobilong Rotary Club and Murray Bridge businesses. Its on again as part of mad March this time at Pine Park under the pines. It’s a free Family event featuring children’s activities, cultural food, song and dance with over 12 performances during the day. This includes a Ngarrindjeri welcome and performance, Ukrainian Dancers, the fabulous Australian Navy Band will rock your socks at about 2.40, Mickster the Trickster Magical show, Nigerian Singers, Philipino Singing and traditional dance, Ode to Joy traditional Chinese group featuring an Erhu instrumental performance, Italian opera, Rwandan Dance Group, Arabesque Belly Dance, plus Farmer Darcy farm animals, Animal Anonymous displaying Australian native animals, Boandik Yalunwing Weavers and crafts, Ukarainian Arts and crafts, Maori Arts and crafts, the Black Dog Institute stall for Mental Health, Zimbawean African Crafts, Philipino Arts and crafts.
ged with Grandisons to supply Bisley Rotary work shirts in various configurations.
