Another Busy week has come and gone and as a club, we have achieved so much:-

• Tuesday October 7th - Directors and Committee meetings at this week's Rotary meeting - this always amazes me as we discuss a range of options in our respective committees and by the end of the meeting - there are so many opportunities - on-going and new - that members have agreed to undertake in the coming month
• Thursday October 9th - Community Committee were at the shed organising the Blister Packs to fit into the bale before it gets sent away. This is the last of the Rural City Sponsored bags and after this one, we need to look at options for a more local (in SA at least) organisation that can take the Blister Packs - Jim and his team are onto the investigations and they may have a solution - watch this space
• Saturday October 11th - Rotary Says NO to Domestic and Family Violence ‘Walk For Respect’ - another successful march held in Adelaide - the 3rd year - bringing community, community groups and Rotarians across District 9510 to stand against domestic and family violence. Channel 7 had an excellent coverage of the event (You can catch the story here - https://x.com/7newsadelaided/status/1976925295476457810?s=12&t=4Xqdh4YjYj9liMiBwjqGg A big thank you to Sally who organised our local club attendees - Together, we are raising awareness and walking towards a safer community for all.
• Saturday October 11th - Bremer Valley Art Trail Pop-Up Tearooms at Callington Memorial Hall - As October is  Rotary’s Economic & Community Development month - the month when Rotary drives opportunity and growth, focussing on local economic growth and improving the quality of life in our communities by supporting entrepreneurs, we invited a young entrepreneur - Mila from Mypolonga to bring her Mila’s Mulberry Business to the Trading Table - Mila and her siblings pick, sort and pack the berries as the crop ripens and sell locally to those who request pick up from Mypolonga, or delivery to Murray Bridge. It was a great success with all her Mulberries sold. Simon and Lyn were also able to outline Rotary Youth opportunities that may interest her in the future. The remainder of the day was quiet trading for both the Devonshire Teas and the Trading Table - rather disappointing as we had some new hel;pers. We are committed to undertaking the December 13 Tearooms, (with a Christmas Theme) after which we will seek members feedback as to continuing into 2026
• Sunday October 12th - Long Lunch - what a great Sunday afternoon - lunch with the Rotary Family and friends at the Monteith Hall. Special thanks to John for all his organisation - the steaks and chicken was beautifully cooked by Kevin and Rob on the BBQ, Jacquie and Marg had the roast vegetables cooked to perfection in that enormous oven, the salads made and with the help of Indy and Will, the table was set with flowers, bread rolls and butter, and carafes of water. Thanks to the Callington Tearooms team (Sandy, Lyn, Julieanne) for preparing the apples for the Apple Crumble dessert, and second serves were available for both courses. It was great to sit back, chat with friends and enjoy the company of others
• Sunday October 12th - Australian Rotary Health Movie Event  - The Travellers - Congratulations to Simon, Lyn, Julieanne and any others attended the movie fundraiser today at the Regal Theatre - we hope you enjoyed the Movie - it’s still on my to see list

Some super exciting NEWS - our club has been successful in gaining a District Grant for the Assembly of 1000 Birthing Kits - Sue and members of the International Committee will be hard at work over the coming weeks - and into January 2026 - The proposed dates for your diaries are - Tuesday 13th January as part of our weekly meeting  and then Saturday 17th January when we hope to have a Community Assembly Day

And the list of activities for this week is also exciting

• NO ROTARY MEETING TUESDAY 14th October
• Wednesday 15th October at 7-00am - Murray Bridge News sponsored - Spring Business Breakfast at the Bridgeport Hotel - speaker is Dimi Kyriazis, managing director of Golden North
• Wednesday October 15th at 6-00pm - Combined Services Clubs Dinner - reminder this dinner will be held at the RSL Club and Mobilong Rotary Club will be the 2025 hosts - Guest speaker is Police Officer of the Year - our very own Senior Constable First Class David Brown - looks like being another great night

Calling all Rotarians - out with your Rotary 2026 calendars -  Not got your 2026 Calendars yet? - Jacquie will be delivering them to Rotarians in the coming days (if you have not received yours already). Remember to promote the Raffle Ticket aspect to prospective buyers - great weekly prizes - and a free calendar

Looking forward to another great week, remembering ‘Happiness is having a friend who understands your silence as much as your words’

Roxanne 

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Bunnings BBQ 19th October Still need 1 more for the morning shift

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TO ROTARY CLUB OF MOBILONG

What inspired you to join Rotary?
And how has it changed your life?

Behind every Rotarian is a unique story of purpose, passion, and personal growth. For some, it was the desire to make a tangible difference in their local community. For others, it was the chance to connect with like-minded people and be part of something larger than themselves.

Sam Cozens

This is my Rotary Story

How did you first make contact with our club?

I joined Rotary as a result of an invitation through friends.

How do you engage with the club? 

I brought a number of management skills, and career experiences as a teacher of Secondary students, and as a leader of educators as a Principal at a number of schools.

What has been your most exhilarating Rotary experience?

I have chosen being a member of a Rotary Drought Relief Team as my Rotary Moment to share with you.

The Drought Relief Team of Jerry, Briony, Elizabeth and Sam, organised and carried out a week long tour of farming districts in the Murraylands, with the specific aim of helping families through an extended period of drought.

We arranged to meet personally with many family groups, talk with them about help services available through many organisations both governmental and private, and to distribute money assistance to help with short term provisions.

The impact of this kind of help for people in need is not only the advice given, and material assistance distributed, but the very powerful notion that we personally demonstrated we cared for the welfare of people going through a very difficult period in their lives. Service above self is the prime motivation of engagement for prospective Rotarians.

Environmental Youth Program

Day 1: Rotary Club of Murray Bridge Environmental Youth Program started Monday 29^th September with the first pick up in Murray Bridge. Everyone was on time & off we headed to Swan Reach for our 2^nd pick up.
Loxton Lions Park was a great place to stop for our lunch & a quick picture with the tree of knowledge.
Then onto Calperum Station after catching up with Michael Ingerson at Ingy’s Citrus Bookpurnong Hill who donated a box of oranges & a box of mandarins.
Arrived at Calperum around 2:45pm., just in time for some afternoon smoko after unpacking the bus & settling into the dorms & mess hall.
Everyone enjoyed a walk down to Ral Ral Creek prior to settling in for the evening getting ready for 2 days of activities from Calperum Station.

Day 2: The students (this includes all the Rotarians) experienced a cultural walk along Ral Ral Creek, starting at Caseys Camp:
Alwin Vernon (Casey) Cooper was a professional fisherman who lived and worked here on the banks of Ral Ral Creek during the latter half of the 20th Century. 
In 1959 he brought Reach P8U1 from the junction of Hunchee and Ral Ral Creeks to the Lake Merreti inlet for £25. He built this whitewashed shack out of bags in 1962 after the original structure of 1958 decayed through flooding.
We walked for 4.5km spotting 3 goannas & a few kangaroos on our way.
In the afternoon we all enjoyed re-planting Calperum Salt Bush from propagation trays into larger tubes assisting with their development. One of the Rangers explained how they are experimenting with making seed pellets from clay & different types of soil which could create a greater strike rate when revegetating various areas.
We then had a tour through the Calperum Office & were shown the area Calperum lmanages on a large map, plus a lot of other interesting displays including some Aboriginal weaving.
Following our afternoon smoko we tried a bit of fishing with our new Rods, Reels, Hats & Fishing gear donated by BCF Murray Bridge. – didn’t catch anything but had some fun. 
After dinner we cooked damper on a stick & enjoyed it with jam & honey before going to bed getting ready for another busy day.

Day 3: re-vegetation project in the morning & Canoe the Riverland in the afternoon.
Starting our activities at 9am, everyone headed out to an area which had been setup for the students to place some new seedlings into the ground.
We planted 2 different types of salt bush “Old Man Salt Bush (Atriplex semibaccata), a creeping salt bush (Atriplex semibaccata)” and pig face (native Carpobrotus modestus).
All the students used various tools to dig the new planting holes, irrigation had been set up we all placed the plants in specific marked areas for the 3 various seedlings.

Once the planting was complete a wire netting had to be placed around the plants with a bit of shade cloth to protect the seedlings in the hot weather, this was great fun & another new experience for everyone.

Day 3 Afternoon Canoe the Riverland:

After lunch we met Brenton at Windmill Bend for 3 hours of canoeing. Brenton was a great instructor & made sure everyone had a good idea on what to do before getting in the water.
DG Rajeev joined us for the afternoon and enjoyed watching all the students have a great time on the water, enjoying all the fun exercises Brenton was getting the students to do.

   Following the Canoeing it was back to camp for some smoko, a rest & then start preparing for our home trip in the morning.
Had another great BBQ meal followed by toasting marshmallows & then into bed for a good sleep.

Day 4 Homeward bound after a good breakfast, Calperum Station provided all the students with a certificate of achievement “Junior Ranger Rockstar”  & a look through the shearing shed.

First heading to Lock 5 for a quick look at the Murray River & then onto the Monash Playground.  

Lunch was finished & we were on the home ward run by 12pm., leaving on time with 2 drops on the way Swan Reach & then Murray Bridge.

The drive home was pleasant weather wise & we didn’t need the radio as there was plenty of noise in the bus, all the students had made some long-lasting friendships, experiences & memories.

We will all hear more at the Rotary meeting 21^st October Calperum Program presentation night.

A huge Thank You to all the Rotarians & Partners attending or involved with the preparation for our Environmental Youth Program, all of us as a team have made a difference in the students lives helping them with life lasting memories & hopefully a guide for their future. 

CALENDAR WINNERS 

7^th October

 

Value	No.	Winner	Location	Sold By
$100	906	Brooks Cycle Depot	Murray Bridge	Sponsor
$50	873	M & J Humphry	Berri	K Prosser