Bulletin 3241
 
 
Meeting at The Club House
January 7th 2021
 
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
 
In a World which is filled with misunderstanding, distrust, intolerance, hypocrisy, jealousy, suspicion of the activities of others Rotary stands out as a unique organisation based on goodwill, understanding, tolerance, friendship, and consideration of others.
Maurice Duperrey
27th President of Rotary International (1937-38) Address to the 1938 Convention. 
 
Theme for the Month of January
Vocational Service
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Presidents Message
 
President Mark advised members that the first annual Conference for the combined district 9510 would now be held at Westminster School from April 16th -18th 2021. It was originally planned to be held in Bendigo but the uncertainty caused by Covid 19 virus and the various restrictions that could occur between state borders had made it impossible to stick to the original venue. It is hoped that some of our club members will be able to attend even though the week prior will have tested their energy following a very busy time of our first Airshow set for April 11th 2021 in Rowland Flat.
If you are planning to attend the Conference, the district website has all the details, including speakers and total cost per member. You can also find all of the details in District Governor David's Newsletter. 
 One of the advantages available is that you may wish to only attend the Governor's dinner, to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Saturday April 17th. The dinner will also include a celebration of the Centenary of Rotary in Australia. The separate fee per person for the dinner is $110 and includes a drink package.
Editors Note: Having attended in excess of 20 District Conferences, plus two world Conferences and a number of Institutes, these events are without doubt a highlight for any Rotarian to attend. The speakers, fellowship and the opportunity to meet and share with Rotarians from clubs across the world are a stand out over my 37 years in Rotary.     
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Happy Hello to 2021!
 
To celebrate our first meeting after the Christmas and New Year festivities, and to say a Happy Hello to welcome in 2021, President Mark called for Happy Stories. Of course the story tellers had the pleasure of paying for the privilege (as always)!
We heard some terrific tales about what people had chosen to wear or bring:
Queen Bev’s Bear Babies
 
Sir Peter Perkin’s cap from Lords (gosh, a cricket story, who woulda thunk it?)
Alexander Downer’s rather large CHOGM shirt which could have been made into a set of curtains but Robert Brookes chose to wear it
 
John Semmler’s very credible(?!) Man in Black impersonation
Bryce wearing a Princess Cruise shirt
 
Dr David’s happy place seafaring cap of nine lives
 
Catherine is happy it’s summer and the Pony can leave the stables, also thank you Catherine for the happy music!
 
Sue Graetz’s something Blue bridal jacket
 
Patrick Ritchie-Haydn check-mated by his son, teacher too good
Don Farley’s Rings of achievement gold on the left hand silver on the right
Mark Graetz’s golf shirt from USA, may never visit again to play a game.
John Tunnicliff happy eating and drinking on the Ghan back to Adelaide, a no-go into NT thanks to Covid-19
Rick Kessner wore his Vanuatu shirt which was made locally and purchased after berthing there on a Princess cruise. He was glad it didn’t have the made in China label.    
 
After the usual chocolate wheel (with our friends the Woidts scooping the pool!), Bill ran the Chocolate Wheel with a Twist.
The lucky tile holders won the opportunity to draw a mystery garment from the grab bag, and either put it on themselves or give it to someone else to wear. Interestingly most people chose to wear it themselves, apart from Bryce who very generously handed over the top hat to Bronwyn! Amongst other visions splendid, we had Peter Frazer doing the hula, Keith Millington in not one but two feather boas channelling his inner Shirley “Hey Big Spender” Bassey, Karen Bosomworth disguised as a hippie bride,
Bronwyn and Karin
 
Peter Thomas wearing an Easter Bonnet,
and Robert Brookes sparkling in a sequinned bow tie - big in proportion to the shirt. For some reason, the person who drew the Port Power scarf didn’t leap about with joy!
We had a very enjoyable evening of Fellowship, and there’s plans for more fun as we move into 2021 – albeit with cautious optimism.
 
Happy New Year Everyone!
Bill and Sandie Simons
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             AKANU OHAFIA INSTITUTE IGBOLAND NIGERIA.
 
Editors Note: Members and friends you may recall reading in bulletin 3225 (August 27th 2020) an account of the work and accomplishments of former Rotarian and PDG Katina Jones. The article referred to the establishment of a school in Akanu Ohafia Institute, Igboland Nigeria. The school which was born in 2015 has continued to grow and its expansion in just five years is quite outstanding. Starting off with 30 children from the poorest of families in Ohafia to what it is today with more expansion on the way.
In the earlier bulletin you would have read that there were currently 130 children registered at the school with another intake scheduled for September 2020. However, the situation with COVID 19 may have placed restrictions on that happening.  
It has been my pleasure to know Katina, as a hardworking, committed person. Her achievements in 
the areas of education, healing, rest and recovery are extraordinary.  I asked Katina for an update and she sent the following: 
 

The annual graduations ceremony was held on the same day as the Xmas party this year, with parents of the community in attendance to celebrate the progress of the students.
In the photograph our nursery (kindergarten) students are feeling proud and special to wear the graduation gowns to show they have progressed to first year primary school.
                                                               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This year our students sat for the entry examination to high school. This marks a new cycle in the life of the Akanu, Ohafia International School to be recognised as an accepted high school in Nigera. The school needs to offer accommodation on site. To that end we are not only working hard to raise money to build more classrooms, but also a dormitory to accommodate first year high school students.
 
We are indeed proud and grateful for the progress we have made.  Katina Jones 
If you have an interest in the wonderful work that Katina is doing, you can contact her by phone on 0400 670 622 or
email:  kjones@equals.edu.au
 
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The Star Fish Story
 
Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean.
He came closer still and called out 'Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?'
The young man paused, looked up, and replied 'Throwing starfish into the ocean.'
'I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?' asked the somewhat startled wise man.
To this, the young man replied, 'The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die.'
Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, 'But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!'
At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, 'It made a difference for that one.'
So, can I encourage you to take the time to do something that will make a difference to someone else's life ... and it doesn't have to be much and they don't need to know. Just take a moment, do something special ... the universe will know and that's enough.
Adapted from The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley (1907-1977).
 
Catherine Lawler sent this in. It is not new,  however, this message in life of helping others rings out loud and clear. As Catherine said it is what Rotary does around the world every day of the year.  
 
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Attendance Report meeting of  January 7th 2021
 
 Members Attending   23      
Friends Attending         5      
  Partners Attending     1       
 Guests attending           1         
Total attendance          30        
 
Apologies/leave of Absence 18
 
 
Birthdays
 
Peter Canning                                    Jan 7th
  Sandie Simons                                  Jan 9th 
  Ian Rice (Honorary member)          Jan 10th
  Marie Rothe                                      Jan 16th 
             John  Little                                        Jan 22nd           
Craig Rogasch                                Jan  30th
 
 
Anniversaries
  Peter Frazer                 1 year    Joined 16/1/2020
Charter Member of Stirling Club from 1974 -1994
 
 
 
 
JUST A THOUGHT
In Life it's important to know when to stop arguing with people and simply let them be wrong.
 
 
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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, Ian Rice, Grant Schuyler, David West
Friends Karin Bosomworth, Peter Flaherty, Phil Graetz
 
Community Committee
Team Leader, Peter Perkins,  Members, Lisa Akeroyd, Hans Haan, Barry Klaebe, John Little, Philip Martin, Craig Rogasch, Geoffrey Schrapel, Peter Sich, Geoff Zerk
Friends, Nick Anderson, David Braunack, Peter Manning, Vicki Manning
 
Membership Committee
Team Leader, Sue Graetz,  Members, Peter Perkins, Marie Rothe, Lisa Akeroyd
 
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, Prue Maitland.  Members, Donald Farley, Ian Mader, Beverley Stephenson, Anne Tunnicliff
Friends Sandy Carruthers, Kevin Hoskin
 
Fellowship Committee
Team Leader Bill Simons Members, Robert Brookes, Peter Canning. Roxane Canning, Graeme Lawrie, Richard Miller, Patrick Ritchie-Haydn, John Semmler, Sandie Simons
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. Robert Brookes, Ray Fiebiger, Mark Graetz, Sue Graetz, Bryce Lillecrapp, John Little, Philip Martin, Peter Sich, Bill Simons, Sandie Simons, Robert Sloane.
 
Website, Media, Keith Millington, John Tunnicliff, Catherine Lawler
 
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 Don Farley
 
Club History  Grant Schuyler
 
Great Revival Shop Rep. Don Farley
 
Ring Pulls. Bryce Lillecrapp, Bill Simons, Mark Graetz
 
Awards Committee PDG’s Robert Brookes, Peter Thomas.
 
Sheds and Trailers, Mark Graetz, Peter Sich
 
Assistant Secretary Marie Rothe
 
Program. Catherine Lawler
 
 
Duty Roster
  
 Meeting 3242
 Tanunda Clubhouse
  Thurs Jan 21st 2021 
 Meeting 3243
 Tanunda Clubhouse 
 Thurs Feb 4th 2021
Invocation
Lisa Akeroyd Geoff Zerk
Loyal Toast        
 
Peter Thomas                                      
David Adams
Sergeant Keith Adams Peter Perkins
Rotary Information
Don Farley Bev Stephenson
Chairperson
John Little Peter Perkins
Speaker Catherine Lawler  Jo Croft
Subject Airshow promotions - Launch of Website Eye Health Educator
Bulletin
Robert Brookes
Robert Brookes
Setting Up 
Fellowship
Fellowship
Cashiers
Marie Rothe
Bev Stephenson                         
Marie Rothe      Bev Stephenson
Clothing Bins
Angaston
Nuriootpa
Tanunda
7th Jan- 21st Jan 2021
Angaston
Ian Mader
Gavin Sidhu
21st Jan - 4th Feb 2021
David Adams
Keith Millington
Rick Kessner
   
     
   
 
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