Despite the heat Tuesday night was a success in more ways then one. The first way was - we won the shield! The second, was it was a fun evening with members catching up with members from Tailem Bend and Mobilong. Mobilong has promised $US1,000 for a Shelter Box which has been matched by us and there was nearly enough money raised to purchase another Shelterbox. Congratulations to Rob Walters and his team of helpers who made this night such a success. Looking forward to next year’s competition.
Today, Sunday, a few Rotarians are attending the Service Clubs Association of SA - 2025 Premier’s Awards Luncheon. Rob likes that this is being held at Glenelg Golf Club. Fingers crossed that we bring back an award for one of our Club projects.
Looking forward to hearing Roxanne on Tuesday speaking about Fit for Purpose. These changes to Rotary are a bit daunting but it is exciting that our Club is one of the few Rotary Clubs in Australia who has a part in the discussions.
Though for the week:
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves” - Rotary vision statement
MURRAY BRIDGE STRIKES GOLD!
The Premiers South Australia Community Service Awards ceremony was held today (Sunday 2 March 2025) at Glenelg Golf Club
Premiers Distinction Award (highest honour) to Rotary Clubs of Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, Mobilong and Whyalla for the Rotary Overseas Relocated Playgrounds (RORP) Project. Note this project has been adopted by Rotary Community Group 7 as the Group Project.
Community Environment Award – Highly Commended – Malle Sanctuary – Vermin Exclusion Fence – Monarto Safari Park – RC Mobilong and Murray Bridge
Community Sustainability Award – Joint Winners – Rotary Clubs of Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, Mobilong and Whyalla for the RORP project
Youth Award – Winner – Year 6 Environmental Program at Calperum – RC Murray Bridge
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 The title of his presentation is "Because we have always done it this way" in which he will discuss outdated practices in Australian law and how this might apply to service clubs.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.
CALENDAR WINNERS
25th February
Draw Date
Value
Winning No.
Winner
Location
Sold by
25.2.25
$100
566
Helen Roberts
Lobethal
Strath. Darts
$50
331
Jenny McInerney
Quanton (Vict)
H.S. Market
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.
Bend and Mobilong. Mobilong has promised $US1,000 for a Shelter Box which has been matched by us and there was nearly enough money raised to purchase another Shelterbox. Congratulations to Rob Walters and his team of helpers who made this night such a success. Looking forward to next year’s competition.
