A note to all members, partners, and friends from our Rotary International President 2024-2025.
Monthly Theme for January 2025
Vocational Service
Rotary tries to instill into the minds of its members that true happiness in the business of life comes through service to others, and not through a continuous study of how to skin the other fellow.
A One-Way Test, The ROTARIAN, March 1967.
Richard L. Evans was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. He became Rotary International President in 1966-67.
Here is his simple "one-way test." Is it good for people? If it is good for people, it is good. If it isn't good for people, it isn't good. In vocational service, we must measure all our interests and activities by this test -
the products we make, the services we perform, the things we promote, the merchandise we sell, the attitudes we encourage.
SANGKOO YUN
In the December-January addition 2024/2025 of the Rotary Down Under magazine, we were
advised that SangKoo Yun from the Rotary Club
of Sae Hanyang in Seoul, Korea has been selected as President of Rotary International for 2026/27. He will be the organisation's second Korean President. Yun has been a Rotarian since 1987. His contributions
to Rotary are outstanding. He received The Rotary Foundation's Distinguished Service Award in 2021-22. Yun and his wife Eunsun, are Rotary Foundation Benefactors, Major Donors and members of the Arch Klumph Society, the Paul Harris Society and the Bequest Society.
President Steve's Snippets
We’ve launched the year with an incredible start! Meeting 3341 and the Soiree were held on the beautiful grounds generously provided by Hans Haan—what a fantastic setting. A big thank you to Mark Graetz for bringing the trailer with tables, as well as everyone who helped set up and pack them away. Special thanks to Sandie for organizing the raffle and silent auction. The donated prizes were excellent, creating plenty of fun and excitement. My brother-in-law was thrilled to hear that the plane he donated raised $80—well done, Mike, for contributing such a great conversation piece!
As I mentioned in my previous snippets, engaging the community with Rotary starts with meaningful conversations. On Thursday, January 9th, we held our first Airshow meeting of the year, and it’s a reminder that April will be here before we know it. I’m confident our members will step up once again, ensuring this year’s event is even more successful than the last two.
When talking with friends or others in the community, don’t forget to share the amazing work the Barossa Rotary Club does. And, by the way, let them know that the Barossa Airshow is happening on Sunday, April 6th—perfect if they’re looking for a great day out. Past airshows have already brought us at least three fantastic new members. Just imagine the impact if we could add three more passionate individuals to our team by year’s end. That would be a significant boost for our club.
Let’s keep up the energy and enthusiasm, making the Barossa Rotary Club the community’s first choice. Together, we’ll achieve even greater things!
SOIREE SUCCESS FROM SANDIE.
SOIREE – Monday 6th January 2025
Despite the cool breeze which persisted through the evening, the thirty-one people who attended the Soiree enjoyed some fellowship while raising $320 to support the club’s VET Awards (Vocational Education and Training) for local secondary school students.
As mentioned in emails, if you attended the VET Awards presentation night on 4th November you will remember that this is a very valuable and rewarding program, with the recipients grateful for recognition of their work towards building a career, and for the financial assistance which accompanies each award.
Several who attended the Soiree were fortunate winners of a variety of raffle items, from cucumbers to cooking equipment!
The silent auction of a model airplane handcrafted by Steve Ahrens’ brother-in-law was hotly contested with Mike Connors making the successful final bid, and Steve bought the decanter set to add to his collection!
Thanks again to Hans for allowing us to use your lovely garden for our Soiree, to Mark for bringing the tables, to those who donated items for the raffle and auction, and to all who participated with such enthusiasm in the fellowship and fund-raising.
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY - Lola Miles
As recorded in the Leader on Wednesday December 18th, 2024
our friend Lola Miles celebrated her 96th birthday. Some Members would well remember the times when our meetings were held at the Weintal Hotel and Lola, along with her friend Morna Aughey frequently attended. Morna's son Allan is still the Mayor in Clare and some of us caught up with him when we attended the 60th anniversary of the Clare Club a couple of months ago.
Lola, we wish you all the best. As your family members wrote, "We look forward to more happy times in 2025."
Happy birthday from members of the
Rotary Club of the Barossa Valley.
The Clothing Bins
Thank you to all the workers who collect and frequently empty the bins. It has been a very busy time as Rotarian Mike Connors found out. Apparently, Mike has some interesting photos which may appear in a later bulletin. 219 bags were recently picked up and taken away after they had been packed in our shed.
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Most of our members would remember Rotarian Gavin, seen in this picture with his wife Lifen and their little boy Kenzo. They are visiting China.
MEETING 3341
Fellowship SOIREE 6th January 2025
Members 20, partners 9, Friends 1, Guest 1.
Total 31
Birthdays for January
Sandie Simons 9th Jan
Michael Nietschke 10th Jan
John Little 22ndJan
Craig Rogasch 30th Jan
James Maitland 14th "
Helen Graetz 23rd "
Mary Martin 24th "
Date Joined Rotary
James Mitchell 23rd Jan 1985 40 years
Tony Robinson 23rd Jan 2021 4 years
Just a thought
Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind, be led by the dreams in your heart.
Thanks, Marie, for the many yarns you have sent in.
Duty Roster
Meeting 3342
Vine Inn
20/01/25
Meeting 3343
Vine Inn
3/02/25
Invocation
Brian Barnett
Karin Bosomworth
Loyal Toast
James Dunn
Brian Eckermann
Sergeant
Mike Connors
Sandie Simons
4/Way Test
Wendy Randell
Patrick R-Haydn
Chairperson
Bill Simons
Bryce Lillecrapp
Speaker
Subject
Janine Harding
Student Exchange
Program
Darrin Gladigau
Exchange Student
Bulletin
Robert Brookes
Robert Brookes
Setting up
Phil Graetz and Peter Sich
Phil Graetz and
Peter Sich
Cashiers
Mark Graetz
Sue Graetz
Mark Graetz
Sue Graetz
Clothing Bins
16/1/25 - 30/1/25
30/1/25-13/2/25
Angaston
P. Flaherty
D.Adams
Nuriootpa
P.Sich
M.Connors
Tanunda
W. Simons
G.Schuyler
Happy New year to all bulletin readers.
Enjoy this little poem
Board 2024-5
President: Steve Ahrens
Immediate Past President: Sandie Simons
President-Elect: James Dunn
Treasurer: Mark Graetz
Secretary: Sandie Simons
Vocational Committee
Team Leader: David West
4 + 3
Members:
Mark Graetz (also Treasurer)
Grant Schuyler
Brian Eckermann (VET Awards)
Friends:
Phil Graetz
Ian Falkenberg
Rohan Semmler
Community/Fellowship Committee
Team Leader: Karin Bosomworth
9 + 3
Members:
James Dunn (President Elect)
John Little
Geoffrey Schrapel
Peter Sich
Geoff Zerk
Philip Martin
Bill Simons
Ray Duance (Driver Reviver/KESAB, EMIBs)
Friends:
David Braunack
Elly Monfries
John Monfries
Membership Committee
Team Leader: Sue Graetz
4
Members:
Steve Ahrens (President)
Sandie Simons (IPP, Secretary)
Mike Connors
International Committee
Team Leader: Peter Thomas (Grants support)
9 + 1
Members:
Keith Adams
Ray Fiebiger
Rick Kessner
Patrick Ritchie-Hayden
Anne Schilling (Grants support)
Bryce Lillecrapp
Bronwyn Lillecrapp
Friends:
Bruce Dutschke
New Generations Committee
Team Leader: Prue Maitland
4 + 1
Members:
Beverley Stephenson
John Semmler
Julie Weckert
Police Checks Recorder and Child Protection: Prue Maitland
Friends:
Sandy Lineham
Special Projects
Team Leader: Brian Barnett
6
Members:
Mark Burton
Jim Mitchell
Michael Nietschke
Frank Ware
Wendy Randell
Rotary Club of Barossa Valley Foundation
Chair: Grant Schuyler
Secretary: John Semmler
Treasurer: Rick Kessner
Trustees:
Mark Graetz
Prue Maitland
Club President (Steve Ahrens)
Sandie Simons
Club Vocational Chair (David West)
Vacant
2025 Barossa Airshow
Chair: Keith Millington
Airside: Steve Ahrens
Landside/Promotion: Keith Millington
Treasurer: Mark Graetz
Secretary/Admin: Sandie Simons
Workforce: Sue Graetz
Sponsorship: David West, Brian Barnett
Grounds: Bill Simons, Mark Graetz, Bryce Lillecrapp
Catering: Anne Schilling
Displays & Stalls: Mike Connors, Karin Bosomworth
Club Support Roles
Public Officer: Keith Adams
Club Program Co-0rdinator: Keith Adams
Bulletin Editor: Robert Brookes
Assistant Secretary: Vacant
Meeting Welcomers and Cashiers: Sue and Mark Graetz
Sergeants:
3335 Monday, 7 October 2024 Sandie Simons 3336 Monday, 21 October 2024 John Semmler 3337 Monday, 4 November 2024 Keith Millington 3338 Monday, 18 November 2024 Rick Kessner
3339 Monday, 2 December 2024 Sue Graetz
3340 Monday, 16 December 2024 Peter Sich
3341 Monday, 6 January 2025 David West 3342 Monday, 20 January 2025 Mike Connors
Website, Social Media: Keith Millington
Public Image / Marketing: Sandie Simons, Steve Ahrens
Grants (District Foundation and Other): Peter Thomas, Anne Schilling
PHF Recommendations: Peter Sich, John Little, Keith Adams, President (Steve Ahrens)
Friends of the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley: Sue Graetz
Police Checks and Child Protection Officer: Prue Maitland
Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA): Sue Graetz, Chair; Mark Graetz, Treasurer; John Semmler, Secretary; Brian Eckermann; Peter Thomas; Bill Simons; Sandie Simons
Clothing Bin Roster: Peter Thomas
Club History: Grant Schuyler
Great Revival Shop Rep: Bev Stephenson
Ring Pulls: Bryce Lillecrapp, Bill Simons, Peter Thomas
Shed and Trailers: Mark Graetz, Peter Sich, John Semmler, Mike Connors