Bulletin 3267 (Jan 29, 2022)

Invocation

Oh lord and giver of all good, we praise thee for our daily food.

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways help us to serve thee all our days.

Quote of the month

Rotarians are determined to keep alive a force that can bring courage and faith into a nation and a spirit that can produce in the hearts of men a desire to live together on terms which mean the survival of all.

World Understanding and Peace. Address to 1933 Rotary Convention, Boston, Massachusetts. by RIP Clinton Anderson 1932-33 from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

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Rotary Theme for the month

Peace Building and Conflict Prevention

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President Bill's Burble

Welcome Rotarians and Friend Phil Graetz to meeting number 3268.

Birthdays this month:

Peter Thomas................................ celebrating 2 x 40 on 11^th February

Robert Brookes............................. celebrating 2 x 40 +2 on 12^th February

Jim Miller........................................ 24^th February

Rotary anniversaries this month:

Bryce Lillecrapp........................... 45 years on 1^st February

John Semmler............................. 38 years on 1^st February

Bill Simons................................... 4 years on 1^st February

Sandie Simons............................ 4 years on 1^st February

Prue Maitland.............................. 7 years with our Club on 15^th February

Prue also spent time with Clare Club, inducted by Robert Brookes in 1998.

Congratulations also to Steve Ahrens for his first anniversary as an Honorary Member on 11^th February!

What has happened since the last meeting?

Again, nothing much!
We displayed the Rotary District 9510 Polio ute in Tanunda last Wednesday 26^th January, thanks to those who helped out. Unfortunately sales of raffle tickets were totally underwhelming – the majority were purchased by our volunteers on the day - but at least we got a good spread in yesterday’s Leader. Raffle ticket books will be distributed at the Angaston Machinery Shed next week, the 10^th.
The photoshoot with the BAFFC car featuring our club logo was postponed due to the vehicle being needed. We’ll hear from BAFFC when it’s re-scheduled.
We’ve received an email from Bethany Hayes, the recipient of the Faith Lutheran College Year 12 award, thanking our club and advising that the funds will help her to proceed with studies towards a Bachelor of Midwifery at UniSA.
Our club has been asked by District Governor Jeff Neale to consider donating to RAWCS project Tonga Volcano Eruption and Tsunami Disaster. Obviously our fund-raising opportunities are extremely limited due to Covid, so if you have an idea about how we could raise funds to donate to this very worthy project, please tell a Board member. Unfortunately, possibly due to aid delivery, Covid has taken hold in Tonga.
Robert delivered the good news that Pakistan has now been one full year free of endemic polio instances, so only Afghanistan remains.
Peter Thomas advised that Covid has taken a serious hold in the Solomons; there’s been four deaths and many new cases right across the provinces, probably brought in by boat. Thousands of people are congregating at vaccination stations which is only adding to the spread.

What’s coming up?

Next Thursday 10^th February we’ll be visiting the Angaston Machinery Shed, please ensure you advise Marie by end of day tomorrow, Friday 4^th, if you will be attending or you might miss out on your tucker! Details in the Bulletin. Thanks to Keith M for bringing the BBQ trailer.
Regarding future club meetings, the meeting agreed that many members are keen to resume face to face meetings for the social aspect. So it was decided that we will meet at Wanera Wine Bar in Angaston on 17^th February and 3^rd March, and 17^th and 31^st March will be at the Tanunda Hotel. Please advise Marie as usual.
As a contingency plan, knowing that any venue is subject to Covid events, Keith M suggested we could meet at Kroemers Crossing, byo food and drinks, chairs etc. Should this occur, members and friends will be advised accordingly via email.
Bill will enquire with District regarding the situation with the District Conference, and when a decision might be made about that event going ahead. We have a particular interest as we have agreed to prepare and serve lunch on Sunday.

President Bill thanked those who attended tonight’s meeting, and said he looks forward to catching up in person at the Angaston Machinery Shed next week, 10^th February.

Everyone is reminded to advise Marie by end of day Friday 4^th February whether you will be attending.

President Bill closed meeting number 3268, and a few stayed online for a social catch up.

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Polio Raffle On a warm Australia Day Holiday a few Rotarians spent their time promoting 'End Polio Now'. Unfortunately not many people were out and about and so there will be plenty of tickets available for members to buy and or sell. The prizes are excellent and the cause speaks for itself.

Marie Rothe, Peter Perkins with Sandie and Bill Simons.

Framing Rotarians - Hard at work promoting the eradication of Polio from the world.

Rotary International President – Shekhar Mehta

"As one of the last two remaining wild polio-endemic countries, Pakistan has gone a full year without a report of a single child being paralysed by the wild poliovirus, showing us that a polio-free world is within our grasp. We recognise the commitment of Rotary members in Pakistan and worldwide who helped make this progress possible, while remaining focused on the hard work ahead to deliver a polio-free future to all children, everywhere.

Rotary members in Pakistan play a vital role in polio eradication by raising awareness and funds, advocating with government officials, and engaging community leaders. To date, Rotary has supported polio eradication activities in Pakistan with nearly US $347 million in grants to fund health workers, vaccines, immunisation campaigns, and surveillance efforts, and established health camps and water filtration plants to bring broader health services to communities.

While we reflect on our progress, we also recognise that this progress is fragile as surveillance efforts in Pakistan have continued to detect the wild virus in environmental samples and challenges to reaching all children with vaccines persist. Now is the time for Rotary members, government leaders, global partners, and workers at the frontline, to redouble efforts and ensure no Pakistani child is paralysed by polio ever again."

Vaccinating a child in Pakistan

Editors note: In the recent RDU Dec/Jan magazine RIP Shekhar Mehta said under the heading, "Fighting disease is in our blood" "Everyone deserves a long, healthy life. When you serve to Change Lives, your actions today can help extend the lives of others."

What can we do – as soon as possible buy polio raffle tickets and at least sell one book of ten tickets as soon as you are able. The prizes are exceptional and like you I like to be a winner.

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Tanunda Show cancelled again.

Tanunda Show is an event that has been held annually for ever (perhaps an exaggeration!), part of the fabric and culture of the Barossa Valley.

But the Tanunda Show has become another victim of the COVID pandemic, the 2022 Tanunda Show has been cancelled.

Therefore the Rotary Club has has lost another lucrative income source, as the Club has been paid for gate keeping duties.

Thank you to those members who had volunteered their time.

Peter Perkins

Rotary Club of Barossa Valley

Community Director

Email: perkspb@gmail.com

Mobile: 0409 768 908

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Messages from Secretary Sandie. Please respond to each as quickly as you are able - Thank you.

To all Members, Honorary Members and Friends

We understand that everyone is keen to get in some social activity with your Rotary Club family, so we're pushing ahead with our Club's visit to the Angaston Machinery Shed on Thursday 10th February, 6.00pm for 6.30pm.

Bryce has advised that for only $20 per person we can visit the Shed and a good look around (lots of space) AND have a hearty meal - what a bargain!

If you wish to attend, all you need to do is:

1. Tell Marie that you (and your guest/s if any) will be attending (marierothe47@gmail.com or 0411 524 156) BY Friday 4th February 2022.

2. On the night, bring $20 pp cash or credit card, BYO cutlery, crockery, drinks and glasses. You don't even need to bring a chair!

Simple, yes?!

Please make sure you advise Marie by Friday 4th February, as we'll only be catering for the numbers that confirm attendance.

And if you have some coins lying around, please bring them - there could be an opportunity to put them to good use!

Looking forward to seeing you on the 10th,

Sandie Simons

Secretary

Also just a reminder that we are going ahead with our visit to the Angaston Machinery Shed next week, Thursday 10th February.

Please refer to my earlier email for details, and remember for catering you must let Marie know if you will be attending.

Our next club meeting is scheduled for Thursday 17th February, at Wanera Wine Bar in Angaston. Our guest speaker at that meeting will be Steve Ahrens, who will tell us about the Entrepreneurs Association and the Entrepreneurs breakfast which our club will be co-hosting on Thursday 10th March.

It would be helpful if we could get an idea of numbers to determine whether we do that meeting at Wanera, or via Zoom.

Could you please send me a text (0417 833 691) or email (sandbsimons@bigpond.com) with your preference, just one word will do, either Wanera or Zoom.

Best regards,

Sandie Simons

Secretary

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Attendance Meeting 3268 - 3/2/22 Zoom

Members present 10

Birthdays for the month of February

Peter Thomas 11th Feb. (80 years)

Robert Brookes 12th Feb

Jim Miller 24thFeb

Date joined Rotary

Bryce Lillecrapp Feb 1st 1977 45 years

John Semmler " 1st 1984 38 "

Bill Simons " 9th 2018 4 "

Sandie Simons " 9th 2018 4 "

Steve Ahrens " 11th 2021 1 year

Prue Maitland " 15th 2015 7 years

( Prue also joined Rotary in the Clare Club in 1998)

Just a Thought

A positive mind finds opportunity in everything. A negative mind finds fault in everything.

Rotary Club of Barossa Valley - see below the various committees where each member/friend is represented.

Vocational Committee

Team Leader, Bryce Lillecrapp, Members David Adams, Mark Graetz. Bronwyn Lillecrapp, Grant Schuyler, David West

Friends Karin Bosomworth, Peter Flaherty, Phil Graetz

Community Committee

Team Leader, Peter Perkins, Members, Hans Haan, John Little, Philip Martin, Craig Rogasch, Geoffrey Schrapel, Peter Sich, Geoff Zerk

Friends, David Braunack, Peter Manning, Vicki Manning

Membership Committee

Team Leader, Sue Graetz, Members, Peter Perkins, Marie Rothe, Bryce Lillecrapp, Bronwyn Lillecrapp.

International Committee

Team Leader, Gavin Sidhu, Members, Keith Adams, Ray Fiebiger, Brian Graetz, Rick Kessner, Max Rasmus, Robert Sloane, Peter Thomas

Friends Bruce Dutschke, Russell Johnson, Mary Martin

New Generations Committee

Team Leader, Pru Maitland Members, Donald Farley, Ian Mader, Beverley Stephenson, Anne Tunnicliff. John Tunnicliff.

Friends Sandy Carruthers, Kevin Hoskin

Fellowship Committee

Team Leader Roxane Canning Members, Peter Canning. Roxane Canning, Patrick Ritchie-Haydn, John Semmler, Peter Frazer, Keith Millington.

Friends Elly Monfries, John Monfries, Chris Woidt,

Rodney Woidt,

Barossa Valley Foundation Trustees

Chair Grant Schuyler, Secretary John Semmler, Treasurer Rick Kessner Trustees Mark Graetz, Don Farley, Prue Maitland, Sandie Simons, Club President, Club Vocational Chair.

Sergeants. Ray Fiebiger, Mark Graetz, Sue Graetz, Bryce Lillecrapp, John Little, Philip Martin, Peter Sich, Sandie Simons, Robert Sloane, Keith Millington, David West. Patrick Ritchie-Haydn.

Website, Media, Keith Millington, John Tunnicliff.

PHF Recommendations President, Peter Sich, John Little, Peter Canning.

Friends of Rotary Sue Graetz

Police Checks Recorder Prue Maitland.

Bulletin Editor Robert Brookes

Clothing Bin Roster Peter Thomas

Child Protection Officer Prue Maitland

Club History Grant Schuyler

Great Revival Shop Rep. Peter Perkins

Ring Pulls. Bryce Lillecrapp, Bill Simons, Mark Graetz

Awards Committee PDGs Robert Brookes, Peter Thomas.

Sheds and Trailers, Mark Graetz, Peter Sich

Assistant Secretary Marie Rothe

Program. Team Leaders

Duty Roster
	Meeting 3269 Wanera Wine Feb 17th 2022	Meeting 3270 Wanera Wine Bar Mar 3rd 2022
Invocation	Geoff Schrapel
Loyal Toast	Grant Schuyler
Sergeant	John Little
Rotary Info.	Mark Graetz
Chairperson	Sandie Simons	TBA
Speaker	Steve Ahrens	TBA
Subject	Entrepreneurs Assoc.	TBA
Bulletin	Robert Brookes	Robert Brookes
Setting Up	Fellowship	Fellowship
Cashiers	Marie Rothe Bev Stephenson	Marie Rothe Bev Stephenson
ClothingBins Angaston Nuriootpa Tanunda	17//2/22 - 3-3-22 P. Canning P.Sich G Sidhu	3/3 - 17/3/22 J. Little P.Thomas R.Kessner