I hope you all enjoyed the District Governors talk last week with him presenting us with some challenges and I hope we can engage with them.
A few reminders to keep in mind, the Loins skin cancer screening (Editors Note - I assume this is a misspelling as hopefully they check more than your loins!) on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August. Bookings with Hylton Moritz 0408 803 723 are essential, screening maybe lifesaving.
Australian Girls Choir billets are still required, call Helen Peake if you can help.
Sam has been busy getting out our membership fees keep an eye out them.
So that’s about it, hope to see you Tuesday night
Yours in Rotary, Gordon.
Visit of District Governor, Craig Dowling
Last Tuesday's meeting we were visited by our District Governoe, Craig Dowling, Also in attendance was our Area Governor, Tim Klar.
Craig addressed our meeting and outlined a number of his priorities for the coming year and asked that we support the "Say No To Domestic Violence" campaign. This will be a focal point of our current Rotary year as will be the promotion of the Rotary Centenary project, "Aboriginal Chronic Disease Prevention Project". The project will provide two PHD scholarships for Aboriginal scholars. Successful candidates will work within Aboriginal communities to develop culturally appropriate models for improving health outcomes.
Craig reminded us about the 2024 District Conference being held in Loxton and the need to register and secure accomodation.
An important part of Craigs address was the ability of members to ask questions across the spectrum of Rotary.
Calendar Reveal
This week the 2024 calendar images will be revealed at our Club meeting by Jacquie.
Be there!
Successful Golf Tournament
(Copied from ARH Newsletter)
Recently Australian Rotary Health Director John Campbell attended the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge Changeover. In April the Club held a very successful Golf Tournament with Australian Rotary Health's 'Lift the Lid' on Mental Illness as the beneficiary. John played with members from Rotary Club Of Goolwa. We thank the club for their generosity and presenting a cheque for $4,500 to our Director John Campbell.
Mongolia Container Progress
Jack Reddin has provided the information below in relation to progress of our container.
From my interpretation (and total lack of cyrilic alphabet understanding), it appears the container is currently in Xingang and due to depart on 10th August and should arrive in Ulaanbaatar on 22nd August
Do you know someone who may wish to serve in this capacity?
If so, please ask for more information.
All Rotary Clubs in District 9510 are invited to submit nominations for District primary and alternative representatives to the Rotary International Council on Legislation and Councils on Resolutions for the period ending 30 June 2026.
Eligibility To serve as representative, a candidate must: Be a member of a club in the district; Have served a full term as an RI officer, likely as a district governor, at the time of election (See Special Situations below if a past governor is not available.); Understand and be qualified, willing, and able to perform the duties and responsibilities of a representative.
CALENDAR WINNERS 1st August
Draw Date
Value
Winning No.
Winner
Location
Sold by
1.8.23
100
129
Bridge Trophies
Murray Bridge
SPONSOR
30
217
Rob Smyth
Murray Bridge
R. Smyth
20
486
Dale Newman
Murray Bridge
Mobilong Rotary
Rotary Club Calendar
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.
Unlocking the Power of the Rotary Leadership Institute (Craig Howlett) - recording
Members who leave Rotary clubs often do so because they no longer see value in their Rotary experience. What a shame!
Let's do something to change that NOW!
The Rotary Leadership Institute is a facilitated learning program that lets members know what's in Rotary for them and how to utilise the power of the worldwide Rotary network to do good in the world. Just by enabling member attendance at RLI, you can improve your club member retention rate and unlock more active participation.
Watch this short story by new Rotarian Craig Howlett about his RLI experience - including the opening remarks - if you want to understand the benefits RLI can bring to members.
Kero O'Shea Coordinator - Membership Voice Rotary Zone 8 26 July 2023
YOUTH ART PRIZE 2023
The Rotary Clubs of Mobilong and Murray Bridge have financially supported the now renamed Youth Art Prize since 2012.
Now open until 20th August
Murray Bridge’s annual Youth Art Prize showcases diverse artistic talents of young people aged 12-25.
This year, 98 entries have come from the Murraylands, Mid Murray, Murray Mallee, Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills, Adelaide and even two entries from Queensland.
Since its humble beginnings co-initiated by The Station well over a decade ago, it now offers a total prize pool of $4,500 in cash and vouchers for art materials and books.
Escape the winter chills, visit us and CAST YOUR VOTE for the Youth Art Prize People’s Choice Award!
Mobilong Meetings
Recent discussions with Mobiong President Sally has resuled in both Clubs sharing their upcoming speaker list to update members
23rd AUGUST
Jacqui & Max Merckenschlager Revegetation of our Caloote block
RSL
6th SEPTEMBER
Lhionara [Tammi] Baker My medical assistance dog
RSL
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.
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
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.
ged with Grandisons to supply Bisley Rotary work shirts in various configurations.
