It was great to see and hear from the students who went to Calperum last tuesday evening. This is a very successful project as it teaches year 6 students so much about working as a team, exploring and caring for the environment. They will have all made some new friends too.
Their presentation to the Club was great despite some obvious nerves. Many congratulations to the team of Rotarians who cared for them, Simon Sickerdick, (sadly Lyn was unwell and couldn’t go), Roxanne Rowland, Sue Foster, Peter and Suzann Seals, John and Bev Scarvelis and Lesley Murray. Simon, I thought the booklet you presented to the students was a wonderful touch.
I attended the Reclaim the Night on Friday, November 1st at Edwards Square. It was a shame that only a few people attended this event. Tony Pasin and Adrian Pederick each gave a speech, there were banners and lanterns and those who attended were invited to pick a saying at random, out of a basket - mine was “I protected myself as best I could, and I am proud of my strength” - I know someone I can give that to. Our club cooked a free bbq and had a table set up with information about the “Rotary says No to Domestic Violence”. I must congratulate Jim Cundy and his team. A lot of hard work went into buying the food for the bbq, cooking and serving it, putting up the marquee and setting up the tables. We hope the next event will be better advertised and attended.
Don’t forget that there is no meeting this coming Tuesday night. Instead, it is Wednesday night 6.00 for 6.15 at the RSL and is a joint meeting with Mobilong. It should be a good night.
Though for the week (I forgot last week) - “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Calperum Report
The year 6 students from Murraylands Primary Schools who participated in this year's Rotary Club of Murray Bridge Calperum Environmental Camp reported to the Rotarians, watched by their families, on their experience. This is part of the Club's Rotary Assisting Local Youth program and in the second year of this new format. The Camp ran from Monday till Thursday in the first week of the recent school holidays. It allows the students to make new friends, learn some new life skills and about the environment. Please check out our sponsors and support them as they are crucial to the event. Rotary runs programs for locals and internationally and is based on service to communities, peace and goodwill. Learn more about what we do on our facebook page and website. John Scarvelis
Reclaim The Night
Friday evening was an opportunity for Rotarians to be part of the Council sponsored "Reclaim The Night Event".
Rotarians provided a free BBQ for the small crowd who assembled to hear messages from our two local Polititians, Adrian Pederick and Tony Pasin who gave freely of their time.
Sadly the message did not get out to the community as the response was quite poor considering the important story being told.
CALENDAR WINNERS
29th October
Draw Date
Value
Winning No.
Winner
Location
Sold by
29.10.24
100
459
Sue Foster
Murray Bridge
S. Foster
30
557
Joanne Kreher
Murray Bridge
J. Scarvelis
20
472
Robin LeGallez
Murray Bridge
R. LeGallez
Youth Exchange Visitor
Former Rotary Club of Murray Bridge Exchage Student Thomas Kohler visited the club on Tuesday evening. Thomas was from the Black Forest area in Germany and exchanged in 1988/89. He attended Murray Bridge High School in his year with us. The exchange he says was life changing for him. He was greatful for the encouragement and experiences he received in Murray Bridge. He is currently living in the Florida having lived in San Fransisco and works providing arts experiences. President Jenny Alexander-Walters presented Thomas with a Murray Bridge Rotary Flag and Pen. John Scarvelis
Safari Park Shelter
Rotary continues to develop the new Mallee native animals reserve at the Monarto Safari Park. Having completed the fencing (well almost) we have now begun the information shelter. This will be a place for visitors to sit whilst observing and hearing about native australian fauna. Rob Walters, Sam Cozens, Jim Cundy and Mark Smith (from ZOOSSA, not in photo) have erected the 7 posts that will support the structure.
We are pleased to let you know about two events which may be of interest to your members at Government House: Lunch on the Lawns and Garden Tours.
On the first Friday of the month from September 2024 to May 2025, from 12-2pm, Government House will throw open it gates for the public to come into the grounds, spread a picnic rug and enjoy their lunch while listening to a local band or orchestra.
We also have free garden tours from 10.45am – 11.45am, run by guides from the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide. Visitors can see up close our significant trees, sculptures, vegetable gardens and more.
We would love to see your members, either individually or as a group, come along to these events.
Details:
Events: Lunch on the Lawns and Garden Tours at Government House
Dates: September 6 2024, October 4 2024, November 1 2024, December 6 2024, January 3 2025, February 7 2025, March 7 2025, April 4 2025, May 2 2025.
Time: 10.45am-11.45am for garden tours; 12-2pm for Lunch on the Lawns.
We look forward to welcoming you to Government House.
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.
ged with Grandisons to supply Bisley Rotary work shirts in various configurations.
