Barossa Air Show.
Steve Ahrens is General Manager and a director of Lyndoch Motors. He is a CASA approved Air Display Organiser and has been a private pilot for the past 38 years.
Steve addressed the club last night with a comprehensive Power Point presentation. He and St Jacobi’s School parents and friends have managed successful Air Shows since 1998 on a biennial cycle. Only a couple of these have had to be cancelled due to inclement weather. St Jacobi has withdrawn from the management of the event and Steve has offered it to Barossa Rotary as a major fund raiser. The planned date is Sunday April 11th, 2021.
Following much discussion and questioning, John Little put a motion to accept the offer and a vote of those present was unanimous in favour of the club managing the event. Steve made it quite clear that he would be on hand to support and guide the club as necessary, having assisted in managing the previous 10 air shows in the Barossa.
A Steering Committee is already in place and the next move is to establish a Management Committee. This committee will appoint a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer along with others to manage and supervise the Front Gate, Promotions, Sponsorship, Grounds, Art and Craft Stalls, Static Display, Catering and Workforce.
President Keith told the gathering that The Leader Newspaper would give our club full backing and major advertising nearer the event.
It is a long time since the club has had a major community project and if we manage this opportunity well, then this event could prove to be a positive catalyst for community awareness and membership growth of our club going forward.
President Keith thanked Steve for the opportunity and presented him with a small gift.
Rotary International President 2020-2021 Holger Knaack said "The world needs Rotary more than ever. It is up to us to make sure that
Rotary Opens Opportunities for generations to come.
Barossa Air Show could be our club's opportunity
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Anything is possible in Rotary if you have faith in humankind
STAWELL ROTARY CLUB ELECTS TAIA HAYTER AS THE YOUNGEST PRESIDENT IN HISTORY.
18 YEAR OLD TAIA TAKES THE REIGNS IN 2020-2021 AND SHE HAS HER SIGHTS SET ON MAKING A CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY.
SHE SAID "I REPLACED MY DAD AS THE OUTGOING PRESIDENT. AT THE MOMENT OUR CLUB IS VERY LIMITED BECAUSE WE HAVE SO FEW MEMBERS. WE HAVE A THREE-YEAR PLAN TO HELP BUILD THE CLUB. WE WANT THE CLUB TO HAVE MORE MEMBERS, MORE FUNDS, MORE EVENTS TO WORK WITH"
TAIA WENT ON TO SAY " FOLLOWING ON FROM DAD'S TERM AS PRESIDENT WE, OF COURSE, HAVE SOME DIFFERENT GOALS NOW COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS HERE" WE ARE LOOKING AT WAYS WE CAN BRING THE COMMUNITY BACK TOGETHER AFTER BEING ISOLATED FOR A LENGTH OF TIME, AND HOW WE CAN MANAGE TO DO THAT IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT" TAIA PARTICIPATED IN THE ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND WENT TO BRAZIL FOR THREE MONTHS IN 2018.
(Editor's note: I have sent a message to Taia with all good wishes for a great year as president.) CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT TAIA FROM ALL THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE BAROSSA VALLEY ROTARY CLUB. D9510, SOUTH AUSTRALIA)
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A REMINDER
Visit to Barossa Art Space, 35 Siegersdorf Road, Tanunda, Sunday 23rd August 1.00pm to 4.00pm
(between Cellar Masters and Kuchels – look for the Rotary sign)
BYO chair (and a table if you need), mug or bowl for soup, cutlery, drinks and glasses, warm clothes!
We’ll provide soup and rolls, and we’ll be looking for 3 or 4 people to make soup to share.
Call or text Bill on 0409 851 730 by Sunday 16th August if you are attending, and if you can help to make soup.
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Milestone
Rotary Club of Barossa District is celebrating 35 years of Community Service and friendship and all past members and club supporters are invited to join the celebration at the club's meeting on Monday August 24th 2020.
Please contact Secretary Ray Duance 0412 611 709 or President Brian Barnett 0419 838 861 for details and to advise your attendance by Friday August 21st 2020.
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COVID -19
Remember to adhere to the guidelines and restrictions set down by Government whilst this virus is active in our State.
Attendance Report
Total Club Members Attending 28
Total Friends Attending 1
Partners Attending 0
Visiting Rotarians 0
Guests Attending 1
Apologies/Leave of absence 16
