As I am typing this I am feeling so thankful for the cooler weather. Last week it was too hot, at least for me.
There was a lot of talk at last weeks’ Committee meetings especially from the Community and International Committees’ tables. The arrangements for the Silent Auction to be held during Gemma Sisia’s visit is taking shape with some lovely prizes being donated. Members please remember to book for the dinner. You can pay either via the link/QR Code, direct debit to our Club account or cash/card when paying for your meal at a weekly meeting.
The Swap Meet is also going to be a success. The weather forecast is good and being Murray Bridge we are unlikely to have any rain. I am looking forward to John Whimpress’s report on Tuesday. Rob and Jack peeled and slices onions at our place on Friday; outside thank goodness. Just one part of the food preparation for the bbq.
Quote for the week: “Every dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the start to change the world.”
- Harriet Tubman
Mount Barker Meeting - MONDAY
On Monday March 17th 2025, the Rotary Club of Mount Barker is hosting a dinner at which the keynote speaker will be Stephen Pallaras KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions in South Australia (DPP). The title of his presentation is "Because we have always done it this way" in which he will discuss outdated practices in Australian law and how this might apply to service clubs. Mr Pallaras has over 40 years experience in both the private and public sectors in the practice and teaching of criminal law and advocacy. In addition to his leadership of the DPP, he has worked as a law lecturer, defence counsel, prosecuting counsel and as an Adjunct Professor of Law. In his retirement, Mr Pallaras specialises in sharing his experiences and insight through public speaking. I would like to invite you, your members and guests to join us and other Rotary and service clubs in the Mount Barker area for this special dinner. It will be a great opportunity to network and share information. During the evening I will ask you to give a two-minute summary about your Club and its key projects.
The dinner will be in the Robert Charles Room at Auchendarroch House, starting at 6.30pm. Cost will be $32 for a main course from a limited menu. Payment can be made on the night, either by cash, or by credit card.
Please RSVP to Karen Nolan on karennolan110@gmail.com or by phone 0488 489 791 by Monday March 10th. Please also let Karen know about any special dietary needs.
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.
There was a lot of talk at last weeks’ Committee meetings especially from the Community and International Committees’ tables. The arrangements for the Silent Auction to be held during Gemma Sisia’s visit is taking shape with some lovely prizes being donated. Members please remember to book for the dinner. You can pay either via the link/QR Code, direct debit to our Club account or cash/card when paying for your meal at a weekly meeting.
