Well done to all the Rotarians who braved the cold morning to attend the Anzac Day dawn service at Sturt Reserve. It was amazing to see so many people attend the service, an estimated 1,500 people.
Jenny Phillips's sister discovered postcards sent by their Great-uncles from the Western Front, Henry and William Heyer, which the family have now donated for safe keeping at the Murray Bridge RSL Museum. Henry worked at the Railways in Murray Bridge and enlisted in Murray Bridge.
Take time to visit the Rotary Art Show at The Gallery, it’s well worth a look, the official opening is next Sunday 5th May.
Invitations have now been sent out for the Changeover Dinner on Saturday 29th June, please don’t forget to reply ASAP so we can get things organised.
There is a Rotary Shiraz wine special on at the moment that’s too good to miss at only $90.00 per dozen. Please see Ian Elston for the wine, he would love to see you.
See you Tuesday night.
Cheers Gordon
Amazing Opportunity
A once in a lifetime opportunity exists for Club Members to obtain what has been described as "A Great Bottle Of Wine" by several members.
All stock must go to make way for renovations!
Clearance Sale!
Don't miss out!
Sale must end soon!
While stocks last!
All of the above refer to our magnificent Lake Breeze red wine bottled in 2019 so has some great bottle age.
Sale price is $90 per dozen.
Please see Ian Elston to obtain your dozen. Please make payment to attendance officers BEFORE seeing Ian.
As always, drink in moderation and alcohol should not be consumed by those pregnant
RYLA & Rotaract Update
Last Tuesday evening the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge heard from new Rotarian, Caitlin Lennon. Caitlin informed us about the Rotary program known as RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) and the amazing benefits gained from participation. The program is targeted toward young people in the 18 - 25. Applications for the next program to be held in September close on 31st August. Visit https://ryla9510.org/ for more information and booking. In addition, Caitlin spoke about another passion of establishing a Rotaract Club in the Adelaide Hills. Rotaract is essensially a younger version of Rotary with a less formal structure. An information evening has been planned for 4th April. Visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557037117523 for more information. The image below shows Caitlin on left, President Gordon centre and Chair Lyn on the right
Guess Who's Coming To Lunch?
WE NEED YOU!!
PLEASE CONTACT ROBIN
The popular "Guess Who's Coming To Lunch" event is back for 2024.
All it needs is your participation!
The concept is that we have a number of Luncheon Hosts who cater for six additional guests.
Twist is that you wont know who's coming until the guests arrive.
The hosts will provide at least a two course meal with guests supplying their own refreshments.
Hosts do not pay but each attendee will contribute $35 as a fundraiser for our DG's Partner Program.
If required some reimbursement may be available to hosts to help offset costs.
To make this work we need the following.
Hosts willing to cater for 8 people (including themselves)
Guests willing to enjoy a meal, conversation and have fun
When will this happen?
Set aside Sunday 2nd June and be prepared to arrive at your hosts home at 12 midday.
Please contact Robin LeGallez to indicate your availability as a Host or Guest.
Something To Think About
At our recent District Conference, keynote speaker Michael Crossland provided some important messages for all to consider.
Should you find these messages helpful, please contact Michael for more information
Michael was our first speaker and received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his address
Topic was "The Power of Perpective".
Thanks to Caitlin Lennon for taking the time to record and share.
- Step out of your shoes and look at life in someone elses
- Adverstiy doesn’t define you, how you dela with it does
- Your value does not decrease based on ones inability to see your worth
- Why would I accept criticism from someone I wouldn’t take advice from
- The one who values us the most is the one who looks back at us in the mirror
- Do something today that your future self will be proud of
- People don’t say what others mean to them until its too late – if you do they would think your dying, lost your job or drunk
- Success is waking up in the morning and knowing how many people you can help
- Give without remembering and receive without forgetting
- If its important you will find a way – if its not you will find an excuse
- When you change the way ou look at things, the thinkgs you look at change
- Your head needs to be where your body is
- The life you complain about is onl y a dream for others
- Quality of life isn’t the number fo days you have but what you fill those days with
- Your as young as you will ever be now
- Don’t compare your cards to others – be grateful you have cards.
Trachoma Update
Trachoma is a preventable disease of the eyes caused by infection with the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It causes loss of vision and blindness in severe cases. The disease is present in over 40 countries where 1.9 million people have their vision damaged by infection. Australia is the only developed country in which it occurs. Trachoma occurs in dusty areas with overcrowded housing where personal and community hygiene are difficult to maintain. Rotarian Margaret Whitehead was a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Murray Bridge Child and Youth Health for about 20 years. During that time she was often seconded to different areas, one of them Cooper Pedy where she saw one of her first cases of Trachoma in a young child. She did clinics in Oodnadatta, Marla, Mindabie, and APY Lands. She also travelled with RFDS. A single dose of an antibiotic Azithromycin is the recomended treatment for all people with active trachoma but prevention measures are the real answer. John Scarvelis
CALENDAR WINNERS
23rd April
Draw Date
Value
Winning No.
Winner
Location
Sold by
23.4.24
100
209
Murray Mc Farlane
Tailem Bend
Anglican Church
30
190
G. & M. Hauser
Parndana
Rotary
20
725
M.B. Newsagency
Murray Bridge
Mobilong Rotary
Golf Hits New High!
Australian Rotary Health is about improving life for ALL Australians through Mental Health Research, Education and Awarness. It invests millions each year and is one of the largest independant funders of mental health within Australia. It provides funding towards research grants, fellowships, and PhD scholarships focused on finding preventative and curative solutions for mental illness. From 2023 the funding will narrow to the mental health of children from 0 to 12 Years of age. Funding also goes to scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as indigenous health students. This morning 72 participated in breakfast cooked by the Rotarians then the 9am shotgun start at the picturesque Murray Bridge Golf Course, a full complement for an Ambrose competition. Lunch commenced at 12noon and was followed by prizes and acknowlegments for the various winners. The real winner was Australian Rotary Health and the community for further funding to contribute to solving one of the world largest current issues, mental health. John Scarvelis
Recently you received an email asking for nominations for PHF's, but what/who is a Paul Harris Fellow (Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary).
Your Club Service Committee was tasked to provide information for new and old members alike.
Often the word "Award" is used in relation to a PHF being presented however it is not an award per se.
Essentially a PHF is presented as a RECOGNITION of an amount of $US1,000 being donated to the Rotary Foundation.
Why do we do this?
To answer this question it is important to understand a little about "The Rotary Foundation"
Our Foundation exists to support projects that progress positive action in one or more of the 7 areas of focus. A PHF is a token of thanks for promoting the purposes of Rotary.
Our Rotary Club makes donations to the Foundation throughout the year and earns "credits" for these donations. . A Paul Harris Fellow is a way to recognise a contribution that supports the work of The Foundation. Within our Rotary Club some outstanding performance by a member or community person, which promotes the work of the Foundation through our Club Projects or other endeavours, can be recognised by giving a PHF. Board can at any time consider and make decisions about nominations for people to receive a PHF, based upon the worthiness as judged by Board members. In this instance the source of the $US1,000 to be released to do good work, comes from the credit our Club builds up through our Annual Contribution to The Foundation. An equally positive means of acquiring a PHF is for a member to make a monetary donation directly to The Foundation of $US1,000.00 which can be recognised with a PHF.
Once an initial PHF has been presented, additional donations of $US1,000 can add a sapphire. Up to five sapphires can be added to a pin after which each additional $US1,000 adds a ruby to the pin.
To answer the original request, if there is someone you believe has been an outstanding leader or has managed a major project or has been instrumental in bringing positve change in our community then please advise the Board of your nomination. Ideally this person should have been active in one of the Seven Areas of Focus of Rotary International. You will be required to provide some background as to the reason for your nomination. The person does not need to be a Rotarian.
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.
The popular "Guess Who's Coming To Lunch" event is back for 2024.
ged with Grandisons to supply Bisley Rotary work shirts in various configurations.
