Whilst this week is relatively quiet Rotary wise, it's time to consider the upcoming move to Rotary Regionalisation in Zone 8. Zone 8 is effectively Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
Take the opportunity to read any of the information circulated by our District Leaders.
Robin
A message from Namuun Batsaikhan
Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Gerege in Mongolia
Dear All, For those who may not be familiar with me, I am Namuun, the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Gerege in Mongolia. As we approach the conclusion of this incredibly rewarding and exciting project, I would like to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of our club and the beneficiaries to our fellow Australian Rotarians. I'm thrilled to report that everything inside the container has arrived in excellent condition, complete with some delightful surprises. It was evident that every person involved in this project invested a great deal of time and care into packing the container. From meticulously taping and cataloging items to even including a printed manual for the playground, the dedication and love poured into this endeavor were truly heartwarming. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Troy, who, as a non-Rotarian, has generously offered assistance to the best of his abilities and experience. Most notably, Mr. Jack Reddin and Jill Reddin deserve special recognition for serving as the driving force and masterminds behind this entire project. Without their invaluable contributions, none of this would have been possible. Our Interact Club at School 115 also played a significant role by assisting in the unloading process, for which I am immensely thankful. The unpacking operation took approximately 5-6 hours, and their contribution was invaluable. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the Veloo Foundation for their exceptional cooperation and for graciously providing lunch for our members and the children from the Interact Club. Additionally, I would like to share some valuable lessons we've learned from this project, which may prove useful for our five clubs in future endeavors: 1. When packing, it's essential to clearly indicate the quantity of EACH item inside the container. We encountered difficulties when identifying materials during customs clearance 2. 2. Utilizing a logistics company has proven to be highly efficient, as it ensured the safe transport of our cargo without any mishaps. Thank you all once again for your outstanding support and dedication to this project. Your generosity and commitment have made a significant difference, and we look forward to future collaborations and opportunities to serve our communities together.
Warm regards, Namuun
Immediate Past President Rotary Club of Gerege Mongolia 13th September 2023
Dear Jack, First of all, I would like to say that we are overwhelmed by your generosity and effort you have put in loading the container with the much needed donation items that will be used at our kindergarten, library, summer camp, sewing center and community outreach. As we have unloaded and organized all donation items, we have specific use for every bit of the items which I will share in detail in this email. We have just unloaded the container this Saturday with the support from the Rotarians and Veloo Foundation Volunteers. On Saturday, the goal was to unload, sort and organize the donations where the following works were done;
Thanks to the support of Murray Bridge & Mobilong Rotary Clubs plus the enthusiasm of Jack & Jill, the container has arrived in Mongolia.
Read the emails from the recipients below
To the members of the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge,
After many phone calls and back and forth emails with Monlogistics, we have finally received the container successfully, I am attaching pictures as an attachment to this email. Thank you very much for all your efforts and inputs to the project!
We are planning to unpack the container on September 9th, along with our Interact club and our Club members, I shall update you on the progress.
Again, thank you very much for such a successful implementation to our joint project.
Yours truly,
Namuun B. Rotary Club of Gerege
To Jack and fellow Rotarians
I would like to take this time to thank each and every one of you for the dedication and hard work that have put into this much needed project. I am thrilled to let you know that we have successfully received and landed the container at Veloo Foundation's project site.
We plan to unload the container this Saturday and a total of 45 people will be working on site on Saturday including the Rotarians and Rotaracts of Mongolia and Veloo Foundation volunteers.
We will keep you posted with photos and updates.
Thank you again.
Here are a couple of photos from yesterday when receiving the container at the project site.
Kind regards,
Miriam, Veloo Foundation
Debbie Scerri - Who Am I?
Debbie Scerri, our newest member made her Who am I presentation to the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge on Tuesday evening. This presentation is made from time to time by members who are new or by older members who have had changes to help members become better aquainted. Debbie has been in Murray Bridge for a little over a year and joined Rotary to enable her to put back into the community. She was brought up in the Marino Rocks/Seacliff area of Adelaide in a family of seven and went to Dover Gardens High School. She considers family to be a high priority and her family has been involved in calisthenics and drag racing. She enjoys interacting with the community and you will see her around in our many projects and bbq's. She has already become a valued member of our Club. Kevin Prosser actively chaired the meeting and has been her mentor in Rotary. John Scarvelis
Rotary and Monarto Safari Park
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge have been working on fencing in the Mallee Park area at the Monarto Safari Park. This area is adjacent to the new Hotel at the Park and will provide a safe area to display Australian marsupial animals such as the betong, and rock wallabies for easy access for the hotel guests.
CALENDAR WINNERS 12th September
Draw Date
Value
Winning No.
Winner
Location
Sold by
12.9.23
100
189
Murray Bridge Racing Club
Murray Bridge
SPONSOR
30
555
Sarah Budgen
Lameroo
Rotary
20
462
Gemma Priest
Murray Bridge
J. Phillips
Near Moolooloo - Flinders Ranges
Where are the Defibrillators?
The Rotary Club of Murray Bridge in conjunction with Heart of the Nation are seeking to create a complete list of defibrillators or AED's in the Murray Bridge area and add them to the phone app to ensure immediate access is available should the need arise.
If you know of an AED can you please contact Darryl Webb 0409 621 469 and he will ensure the details are entered onto the phone app.
I hope this email finds you well. It’s the second semester of Dorcas’s academic year, and we are writing to provide you with an update on the remarkable journey of Dorcas, who is currently embarking on Form 1 (year 8) at the Ordinary Level (O Level) of secondary education.
This year, Dorcas lays a strong foundation on her educational path to a promising future as she embraces new knowledge and navigates challenges with unwavering determination.
We are delighted to invite you to gain a deeper insight into Dorcas's world and the transformative education she is pursuing. Enclosed in this email is a comprehensive document detailing her Foundation of Success!
All at Rotary Club of Murray Bridge, your ongoing support through Dorcas’s academic scholarship at St Jude’s holds profound significance. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors like yourself, we can continue to fight poverty through education, thereby nurturing the future leaders of Tanzania.
Your dedication to Dorcas's journey is sincerely appreciated. We remain committed to sharing regular updates on her progress and ensuring your involvement in this transformative process.
Do you look at the Coming Events and Speakers list on our calendar?
Would you like to have Rotary events and dates automatically appear on your device or PC?
There is good news as all information is able to be linked to your devices.
Simply visit the website, www.murraybridgerotary.org.au and click on the "Calendar" Tab in the menu bar. Click on "Events Calendar" and scroll down to the bottom of the current calendar. Here you will see a box labelled "Subscribe to Calendar"
Click the box which will reveal the following
For help in relation to your device, click on one of the help links for either Outlook, Google or Apple calendars.
Mobilong Meetings
Recent discussions with Mobiong President Sally has resuled in both Clubs sharing their upcoming speaker list to update members
20th SEPTEMBER
Julie Barrie Pangarinda Botanic Garden
RSL
18th OCTOBER
Seun Akande & Bolaji Akinbo Our journey from Nigeria to M/Bridge
RSL
If you are wishing to attend, please ensure you book in.
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.
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge have been working on fencing in the Mallee Park area at the Monarto Safari Park. This area is adjacent to the new Hotel at the Park and will provide a safe area to display Australian marsupial animals such as the betong, and rock wallabies for easy access for the hotel guests.
ged with Grandisons to supply Bisley Rotary work shirts in various configurations.
