Thank you for another fantastic meeting!
Our club is fortunate to have such a committed group of community-minded members who excel by playing to their strengths—whether raising funds or creating pathways to support youth and others in our community.
 
We should all take pride in our accomplishments and actively share with others how outstanding our Rotary club is. To help sustain our success, please stay attentive within the community, and think about people who might benefit from joining Rotary and contributing to our mission. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, service-oriented, and eager to make a positive impact.
 
Our major fundraiser, the Airshow, is coming up in April. This event not only showcases the vibrancy of our club but also generates crucial funds for our initiatives. It’s a great conversation starter to generate interest in our club, so feel free to highlight it when speaking to potential new members.
 
We have been holding board meetings after the second meeting of each month to reduce the time commitment for our board members. However, the board has recognized that this arrangement sometimes limits opportunities for fellowship and can restrict the depth of discussion needed for key decisions.
 
To address this, the board has decided to meet on the second Monday of every month moving forward. This change will give us more dedicated time to focus on the effective operation of our club while preserving the camaraderie after our regular meetings.
 
Finally, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at our Christmas meeting, where we’ll gather with family and friends to share stories, celebrate the season, and enjoy each other’s company.
 
Thank you for your dedication, and let’s continue to make our Rotary club an example of service and community spirit!

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Dress in your finest Christmas apparel and get ready for a fun evening at the Vine Inn on Monday 16^th December, when we celebrate Christmas and another successful Rotary year.

We’ll meet at the usual time of 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.

Dinner will cost $35 each for a main (alternate drop fish or turkey, and selection from the salad bar) and a sweet (also alternate drop), and of course if you’re a member of the Vine Inn, you can bring a bottle of your favourite wine without having to pay BYO.

Please bring a few dollars cash for the fun and games!  

 As a member of Rotary, you are also a part of The Rotary Foundation.

I'm sure members could recall the successful work of past member Gavin Sidhu. On a larger scale, the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley’s Uganda Dental Hygiene Project in 2022 was a great example of how The Rotary Foundation can support clubs. The Rotary Club of Barossa Valley raised $12,000 which resulted in a Global Grant of $90,000 (US$63,400), also supported by other clubs in District 9510 and Rotaract Salisbury.

 

Ways to donate to The Rotary Foundation include direct donations, bequests and endowments.

You can choose where you want to direct your donation, e.g. to End Polio, a specific cause or disaster relief program, or to the Annual Fund which directs gifts to where the need is greatest.

 

                                Become a Centurion

A simple way to donate to The Rotary Foundation is through the District 9510 Centurion Program. The commitment you are asked to make is a contribution of A$100 per year for as long as you are able. You can choose to make regular payments directly from your bank account.

Contributions can be made at www.rotaryfoundationaustralia.org.au/donate.

Remember – your Centurion contributions count towards your Club’s Annual Giving total, and 100% of funds donated are used for Areas of Focus projects both locally and internationally, no admin fees!

The Rotary Foundation is rated 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator, a not-for-profit organisation which has rated over 225,000 charities.

97% of donations to The Rotary Foundation goes directly to the intended programs and activities.

Five years ago, on the 9th of December Rotarian Gavin Dallow and his step-daughter Zoe were killed in the volcanic eruption on White Island in NZ.

Later the next month a large crowd 

gathered at the Adelaide Oval for his funeral service. His wife Lisa was also badly burnt but today she lives on and continues her involvement in the Adelaide Rotary Club. Lisa is also the current District 9510 Secretary.