Bulletin 3290
 
Wanera Wine Bar
 
December 15th 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.
 
 

Jennifer Jones Rotary International President 2022/23. 
 
Theme for the month of December
Disease Prevention and Treatment 
Quote of the Month 
It is amazing to think that when we give a donation
to The Rotary Foundation we are making a difference to the lives of millions of people around the world by promoting peace, preventing disease, supporting education, bolstering economic development, protecting the environment, and providing clean water and sanitation. Yes, it is amazing to think in more than the 100 years of existence, TRF, via Grants, has enabled more than US$4 billion worth of life-changing, sustainable projects both close to home and around the world. Jennifer Jones, President of RI, says it is up to us to share our Rotary moments with others whether it is family, friends, neighbours or even the people with whom we work. By sharing these moments, it is giving them an opportunity to understand the impact of Rotary. 
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   TEAM LEADERS  
LET KEITH ADAMS KNOW (email or phone) WHEN YOU HAVE A SPEAKER AS HE MAINTAINS THE RECORDS.
 
PLEASE ALSO LET THE BULLETIN EDITOR KNOW SO THAT DETAILS CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE DUTY ROSTER.
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President Peter's
 (Words of Wisdom).
 
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. At times busy, but nevertheless joyful, whether it is buying presents, preparing the Christmas dinner and especially connecting or reconnecting with friends.
 
So last night, we had the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley’s Christmas Dinner at the Wanera restaurant, the best attendance we have had for a Rotary meeting for this Rotary year. 
The night began with pre dinner drinks in the restaurant’s garden; fellowship was on display with drinks and chatting.
 
 
Ruby Triplett, a year 12 student from Faith Lutheran Secondary School serenaded us ending with Rotary’s theme song for this year “Imagine”.
 
I was especially pleased to have the Rotary Family together again. I say the Rotary family, because whether you are a current Rotary member, friend of the Club, Honorary Member, a widow of former Club member or a former Club member, you are all part of this Club’s Rotary Family, responsible for or a contributor to the community work which this Rotary club has regularly performed with distinction.
 
The Honourable Lyn Arnold was last night’s guest speaker, a former politician and the Premier of this state, charity worker and now Anglican priest, a man without apparent ego. Personally I found Lyn’s presentation inspiring and it reinforces the community work (whether local or international) that we members of Rotary daily perform.
 
Guest speaker Lyn Arnold with a couple of tall Rotarians
 
 
Health we sometimes take for granted. However, I am sure that both Brian Graetz and Lisa Anderson (nee Akeroyd), shall never take their health for granted. It was wonderful to see both Brian and Lisa attend last night, having endured and survived their battles with cancer. However, I felt compelled to address the tragic story of Nigel Rogasch, son of Craig and Jan Rogasch. Honorary member and long-time distinguished member of this Club, Craig and Jan Rogasch would have attended last night’s meeting but they are full time assisting Nigel, his spouse Sonja and their two young children. Nigel’s battle with acute myeloid leukaemia is in a critical phase, and a “gofundme” account has been established by a friend of Nigel and Sonja to provide some financial support to both assist his family and the possible significant cost of his ongoing medical treatment. Editor Robert will include further information about Nigel and the go fund me account later in this bulletin.
Lastly information on upcoming meetings:
  • 28th December 2022, a BYO BBQ lunch 12.00pm at the home of Brian and Helen Graetz to greet former Finnish Rotary exchange student Reetta Rautkivi, who was hosted by members of the Club. Advise Brian and Helen in advance of your attendance, telephone number 8564 8265.
  • 5th January 2023, the annual Soiree at the home of Hans Haan, off Siegersdorf Road Tanunda. RSVP by 22nd December to myself (either email perkspb@gmail.com or mobile 0409 768 908) of your attendance and special dietary needs. This event is held in the garden; bring your own chairs, refreshments, glasses and cutlery. Of course, in January it shall be warm to hot (???)
  • 22nd January 2023, the Birthing Kit assembly at CWA Hall Murray Street Tanunda. We shall need to know your attendance at this event by the Soiree meeting
 
Joanne and I wish you and family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you at the Soiree!
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Guest Speaker Lynn Arnold AO 
Lynn was born in South Africa in Jan 1949. Lynn’s Father had a philosophy of life that he passed on to his children, which was “Life is a pilgrimage – to go further”. The family certainly lived up to that philosophy because by the time Lynn was 12, he had lived in 4 different countries, and attended 8 schools. He made friends in all schools and countries.
The family moved to Australia and then onto to Sweden for a sabbatical and then back to Australia, where he did a year’s teaching at Salisbury North Technical school.
Lynn stayed in Salisbury and in Sept 1979 he started his political career as a Labor member for Salisbury. He became Minister for Education in the Bannon Government. He took over the Premiership of SA in Sept 1992 after the State Bank debacle. In December 1993 he became the Leader of the Opposition but became burnt out during the following year and retired from politics.
His love for Spain had not dimmed so he spent the next two years there with his wife and 5 children.
When he returned to Adelaide, he was asked to apply for the position of Chief Executive of World Vision Australia and was successful. Six years later he was appointed Regional Vice President of World Vision International for the Asia Pacific Region. This prompted a move to Bangkok. He described the horrors of the poverty, war, earthquakes, floods, and general instability: children who lost both parents with aids, living together alone, children helping families to scour the huge rubbish dumps for something to sell for food. Despite this, he said that his years working in World Vision, met all his expectations. He was greatly affected and amazed to see these communities, in abject poverty, who were generally happy and thankful for their lives.
Lynn’s own family had grown, and he talked about the deeply moving time when he held his first grandchild within hours of birth.
 He left World Vision and was quickly snapped up as Chief Executive of Anglicare SA from 2008 to 2012. This meant a return to Adelaide.  When Lynn left Anglicare, he trained as a priest and was ordained in 2014. He is currently serving as a Priest in the Anglican Church.
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GO FUND ME for Nigel Rogasch
The majority of members in our club know the Rogasch Family. Craig and Jan
were solid supporters for many years, and then their family situation changed. 
The following story is heart wrenching to say the least. 
 
Alice Walsh is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Sonja Rogasch.
 
Nigel, his wife Sonja and their two gorgeous kids, Grace (5) and William (2) are in the midst of a daunting battle. Earlier this year, at 37, Nigel was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), shattering in itself but even more heartbreaking as this is not Nigel's first battle with cancer. Unfortunately, the treatments Nigel has been having up until this point have not been effective, and Nigel is now bracing to undergo a Stem Cell Transplant in the very near future. This involves replacing the stem cells in his bone marrow with stem cells from a donor. Finding a compatible donor has been months in the works, and the process is complex and involves many risks. The recovery time is at least a year but can be a lot longer. Despite the dangers, Stem Cell treatment is the best chance of a cure for Nigel. Unfortunately, there is a possibility of out-of-pocket costs associated with treatment, possibly $30,000, not to mention lost income for Sonja and Nigel over the previous months of this year.
 
The Rogasch’s are great friends to many of us, community-minded, hardworking, loyal, good fun, and brilliant parents to Grace and William. Nigel is a fighter and is prepared for the long haul. As his mates, colleagues, family and community members, we want to rally around this beautiful young family by raising some money to support them as they navigate the next few months and years.
Any money you can donate will cover medical expenses, allow Nigel and Sonja to spoil their kids this Christmas, take the pressure off the cost of living, perhaps enjoy a family holiday together and generally help them enjoy life however they see fit.
 
If you are not in a position to donate, it would be fantastic if you could share this page and pass on the link below.
 
If you are able to donate, your contribution is greatly appreciated.
 
On behalf of Nigel, Sonja and their family, THANK YOU!
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From PDG Peter Thomas.
A very generous donation from the Nuriootpa Medical Centre should see three pieces of vital medical equipment be dispatched, by Donations IN Kind, to the Health Service in Honiara. The equipment will be checked (and consumables provided) before being sent to Dr Divi.
 
Air Viva 2 Resuscitator
 
 
Portable Phlegm Suction Unit
 
 
ECG Unit.
 
Another great example of how Rotary can make a real difference. 
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Attendance Report December 15th 2022
 
Members   26         
Partners    14  
Friends        7    
Honorary     1 
Guests         4 
Total          52 
 
Apologies/LOA  7 members 
      
 
 
 
Birthdays for December
Hans Haan          Dec. 1st  
Patrick R.Haydn      "  27th
 
 
 
Date joined Rotary
David Adams   1/12/1991   31 years
Keith Adams    1/12/1992   30 years
Geoff Zerk       18/12/2011 11 years   
 
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  A FEW THOUGHTS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS
Twelve things to remember.
1. The Value of Time 2. The Success of Perseverance 3. The Pleasure of Working 4. The Dignity of Simplicity 5. The Worth of Character 6. The Power of Kindness 7. The Influence of Example 8. The Obligation of Duty 9. The Wisdom of Economy.10. The Virtue of Patience.
11. The Improvement of Talent. 12. The Joy of Originating.
 
 
 
Editors note: My proof reader and I wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love
and the coming 2023 full of good health and happiness.  
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Rotary Club of Barossa Valley
Current Committee Structure on 30 June 2022
 
Vocational Committee
Team Leader: Bryce Lillecrapp
 
Members:
David Adams
Mark Graetz (also Treasurer)
Bronwyn Lillecrapp
Grant Schuyler
David West
Friends:
Karin Bosomworth
Peter Flaherty
Phil Graetz
Community Committee
Team Leader: James Dunn
 
Members:
Hans Haan
John Little
Philip Martin
Geoffrey Schrapel
Peter Sich
Geoff Zerk
Keith Millington
Friends:
David Braunack
Elly Monfries
John Monfries
 
Membership Committee
Team Leader: Sue Graetz
 
Members:
Peter Perkins
Marie Rothe
Bronwyn Lillecrapp
Bryce Lillecrapp
Friends:
 
International Committee
Team Leader: Peter Thomas
 
Members:
Keith Adams
Ray Fiebiger
Rick Kessner
Max Rasmus
Patrick Ritchie-Haydyn
Anne Schilling
Friends:
Bruce Dutschke
Russell Johnson
 
New Generations Committee
Team Leader: Prue Maitland
 
Members:
Donald Farley
Beverley Stephenson
John Semmler
Police Checks Recorder and Child Protection:  Prue Maitland
Friends:
Sandy Carruthers
Kevin Hoskin
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary Club of Barossa Valley Foundation
 
Chair: Grant Schuyler
Secretary:John Semmler
Treasurer: Rick Kessner
Trustees:
Mark Graetz
Don Farley
Prue Maitland
Sandie Simons
Club President
Club Vocational Chair
 
 
 
 
 
Members who are not on Committees:
Peter Perkins, President
Sandie Simons, Secretary
Robert Brookes, Bulletin Editor
 
 
Sergeants.  Patrick Haydn, John Semmler,
Rick Kessner, John Little, Phil Martin, David West, Ray Fiebiger 
 
Website, Media, Keith Millington. 
 
PHF Recommendations President, Peter Sich, John Little. 
 
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
 
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Meeting 3291
Hans Soiree
Jan 5th 2023
 
Meeting 3292
Tanunda Hotel
Jan 19th 2023
 
 
Invocation
Rick's pick Prue Maitland  
Loyal Toast
Rick's pick Keith Millington  
Sergeant
Rick Kessner Phil Martin  
4-Way Test
Not required Sandie Simons   
Chairperson
Not required Bryce Lillecrapp  
Speaker
Peter Perkins Ashton Hurn  
Subject The year ahead Why I went into politics  
Bulletin
Robert Brookes
Robert Brookes
 
Setting Up &
Packing up
Bill Simons
Sandie Simons 
As necessary
 
Cashiers
Marie Rothe
Bev Stephenson
Marie Rothe
Bev Stephenson
 
Clothing Bins 5/1/23-19/1/23 19/1/23-   2/2/23    
Angaston P.Canning D.Adams  
Nuriootpa I.Mader P.Thomas  
Tanunda R.Sloane G.Schuyler  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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