John Nelson Opio from Uganda along with John from the Victor Harbour Rotary Club have been able to raise $10,000 to purchase surplus Medical Equipment from the old Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). They have also purchased a 40foot container to ship the equipment in back to Uganda.
The population in Uganda is 40 million and 1/3 of these people have to walk more than 5 kms for basic medical help. Many of the countries people die from preventable illnesses with many dying from maternity issues. Unfortunately Uganda is a poor country due to the decades of war and the poorer you are the more illnesses you have to attend with.
What little medical equipment they have in Uganda at the moment is very old and most does not work properly.
A lot of the equipment has been donated by the RAH and will surely be a much needed and welcome gift. This equipment will have a great impacted for the lives of many in Uganda.
The container is currently at sea and should arrive in Uganda on the 7th April.
Honorary Member
From meeting 3298 5th March
Peter MacCulloch.
Peter was inducted into the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge in July 1986. He transferred to Clare in 1997 but returned to the beautiful city of Murray Bridge and was re then Financial Counselling. Inducted on the 1st July, 2003, Peter's vocational classification was Rural Finance and Peter served on Community, Vocational, International, and Club Service Committees.
He was Director of the Vocational Committee in 1994/95 and Director of the Community Committee in 2007/2008.
In 1996/97, he was elected as President-Elect but because of his transfer did not take on the President position.
In 2008/2009 he was again elected as President-Elect and took on the role of President for 2009/2010.
He was Director of Club Service in 1996/1997, again in 2008 to 2011. He took on the role as Program Coordinator in 2011 and continued in that role until 2018.
Peter has been very active in the Club with Special Duties for Fellowship, Rotary Information, Board Minute Secretary, Calendar Committee and Student Exchange Counsellor in 1992/92 and 2005/2005. He and Rosemary hosted Rotary Exchange Students in 1991/92 and again in 1992/93. Peter was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 2015.
Peter is well known to Club members for his dedication to duty.
Peter would want me to also acknowledge the role of his wife, Rosemary for the commitment and time she put into The R C of MB.
Rosemary supported Peter through his various roles; in the use of technology to produce the Program and was tireless in her efforts with catering and other duties.
Peter has been hampered by health issues and requested President David to retire. David thought that we still needed Peter and that Peter was important in his role.
Peter, we want you to know through this Honorary Membership, that you are always welcome to our meetings and hold a special place in our hearts.
Mobilong Dinner
Wednesday 27th March, Swanport Hotel
Don't forget all about or joint meeting with Mobilong Rotary Club. Our Tuesday meeting is still happening.
We currently have 17 members / partners attending.
If you would like to attend and haven't put your name down on the list please contact Simon Glissert via email on gliessert2@internode.on.net ASAP
Guest Speaker on that night is from SAPOL and is on the subject of ‘Internet safety’ and will be of 1 hour duration.
The venue is Swanport Hotel and members can choose a meal of their personal choice off the Swanport Hotel menu thus catering for all culinary choices.
Apologies Meeting 3299
Michael Bagshaw ,Wayne Jackson, Brenton Lewis, Dave Mellen, Heather Muirhead, Christine Willersdorf, Ian Elston, Peter Seals, John Scarvellis, Ron Lehmann, P. Nicholson, Steve Walker, Jerry Wilson, Glen O'Brian.
GSE Dinner
Our Club meeting scheduled for 19th March is an Intercity meeting and all members, partners and friends are invited to attend. Members from across all of the Group 3 Clubs are attending to hear from our Group Study Exchange guests from Missouri USA.
Pre booking is essential and to secure your seats please visit the TryBooking site via the link below. Cost is $40 for a two course dinner with some wines supplied. this will be a later meeting than normal.
Bookings close on 13th March. All meals will be prebooked so it is imperative you take action to prevent an unexpected charge.
Following our successful wine labelling event, our Club is now able to offer the exceptional Lake Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon for the unbelievably low investment of $120 per dozen. To purchase simply pay in advance via EFTPOS or cash at a regular meeting and then arrange collection with Rotarian Ian Elston
YOU'RE INVITED
Magdalina Graduation
Dear All at Rotary Club of Murray Bridge
We are just months away from Magdalina’s Form 6 graduation from The School of St Jude and the completion of her Secondary academic scholarship.
The Form 6 Graduation will be happening on Saturday of 25th May 2019 at our secondary school Usa River campus just outside Arusha.
With less than 2% of students in Tanzania completing their secondary education, we invite you to join us in recognising this incredible achievement and what it symbolises for both Magdalina and her family.
At present, our Form 6 students are getting ready for their coming final examinations; a challenge that Magdalina has been able to embrace because of your generosity and dedication towards her education.
If you’d like to wish Magdalina congratulation, please feel free to reply to this email before Monday 20th May and we will pass on your congratulations and best wishes.
If you are joining us for the graduation event, we look forward to welcoming you to St Jude’s in May.
Even when our Form 6 students have been very busy preparing for the National Examinations, we made sure to capture a few final shots of them in their St Jude’s uniform. Attached is a photo of Magdalina in the final days as a secondary student at St Jude’s.
Best wishes, Grace
We're just around the corner!
Hi all
Get ready Adelaide, Godwin and I are coming your way! Be sure to get along and see us at the main event happening in your area - it's free but tickets are almost gone!
I’m especially excited this year because I'm travelling with an exceptional St Jude’s graduate who I can’t wait for you to meet. Godwin is an aspiring electrical engineer who has overcome so much in his journey out of poverty and will soon be on his way to university.
He'll be sharing with you his inspiring story and showing you firsthand the impact you are making here in Tanzania! Read more about Godwin's story.
John Scarvelis has been posting up a storm with some great content including details of the upcoming Multicultural Network 2018 End of Year Celebration.
Our Club meeting scheduled for 19th March is an Intercity meeting and all members, partners and friends are invited to attend. Members from across all of the Group 3 Clubs are attending to hear from our Group Study Exchange guests from Missouri USA.
