Bulletin 3252 (Jun 08, 2021)

Bulletin 3252

The Clubhouse Tanunda

Thursday June 17th 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

"Reach Out" - suggests two hands.. the hands of people who care, people who share, people who serve, people who reach out to other people. They are action words. They suggest effort, they suggest commitment to demonstrate our faith and our ability to do something.

The words of Clem Renouf.. RI President 1978-79 describing his theme in an address to the 1978 Convention in Tokyo Japan

Monthly Theme for June

Rotary Fellowships

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President John opened meeting 3252 and reminded us all that this was his farewell. The club has received appreciation certificates from Barossa Area Fundraisers For Cancer and Foundation Barossa following distribution of profits from our first Barossa Air-show.

For the past six months our club has had relieving Presidents in Mark and John and we thank them for filling this role. John rounded off on the meeting with his usual approach of a well chosen Limerick which went something like this

" There was a young lady from Riga

Who went for a ride on a Tiger

They returned from the ride

With the lady inside

And a smile on the face of the Tiger"

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GUEST SPEAKER - SANDY NICHOLSON

Birthing Kit Foundation Australia (BKFA)

Those present welcomed Sandy Nicholson from the Gawler Zonta Club to address us on the work provided by the abovenamed organisation. Sandy said that this project was one of Zonta’s recognised International service projects. There was a slow down in kit assembly last year due to COVID. BKFA, like many organisations, changed the way they do some things, and it is now possible for individuals to purchase smaller numbers of kits and assemble them at home. However, it costs more but it does keep the project going in providing this essential product and service to those who need it.

Zonta provides these clean birthing kits in areas where there is limited access to well resourced medical clinics. Where women may give birth at home, BKFA provides funds for training in health and midwifery through partner organisations.

A simple kit contains the six basic requirements of:

A plastic sheet 1m x 1m to clean birth site
Soap - to wash birth attendant hands
Gloves - for birth attendant
Gauze - to wipe baby’s eyes
Cord - to tie umbilical cord
Sterile blade – to cut cord

4.. 1. 2. 5. 6. 3.

This standard kit costs $5 when the order is for 200 kits. The kit is recognised as a simple, cheap yet effective product, necessary to provide a clean birth, which will minimise risk of infection to mother and baby.

BKFA was founded in South Australia in 1999 as the Zonta Birthing Kit Project. Dr Joy O’Hazy was the founder and developer of the kit to ensure clean birth in low resource settings.

The assembled kits are sent to countries in Africa, South Asia, Haiti and Papua New Guinea. The Kits are then distributed by BKFA partners/NGOs in those countries.

Sandy rounded off her presentation by saying perhaps our Rotary Club might like to consider

getting involved in this worthwhile project by putting together 200 kits or simply making a donation to the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia. Further information is available on the website Bkfa.org.au and members are encouraged to watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_SDdsXJ-4s

The Gawler Light Club has been great supporters of this project and the video link will show their members in action.

Thank you Sandy for telling us about BKFA and how we may consider becoming involved.

From the Editor to all members. Please make sure you take the time to check out the website and the video. Links just above in blue and both are worth viewing.

Roxane with Guest Speaker

Sandy Nicholson

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Rotary Information - Peter Thomas

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of PDG Glen Eden. Glen was District Governor of District 9500 in 2000 – 2001. Fred Wheeler was our Club President in that year. Glen held his conference in Whyalla; a large contingent from this club attended. Vale PDG Glen.

Another sad passing to report; Doctor Divi’s dad passed way and was buried at Verani. A great old gentleman who took on the responsibility of looking after the members of Rotary volunteer teams undertaking work at Aola and Verani over several years.

Divi’s family are all doing well. Anna is teaching at Aruligo deaf school, where she lives with her husband and four year old son, John.

A few comments on COVID in the Solomons and PNG. Total cases in PNG as at Friday 11th was 16,600 ! Total deaths in PNG was 165; vaccinations to that date was 40,700. Persons entering PNG must be vaccinated and complete quarantine upon arrival.

The Solomons on the other had have NO POSITIVE cases, and their quarantine system is working very effectively for students returning home from overseas institutions, and a few foreign workers entering that country.

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Barossa Valley Little Athletics – Sunday July 4^th at Bethany Reserve

At last night's meeting Ray obtained sufficient workers for the above event. 12 members indicated their availability. Ray thanked them for their support.

Several L.A. clubs from all over Adelaide and near country take part so around 150 youngsters

will be there. The parents of the kids will swell the numbers to maybe 300 or more.

The club has agreed to provide the BBQs and do the cooking. All food is supplied. Starting time is

around 9.00am with egg and bacon for those who need it. The run starts at 10.30 am to finish by

1.30 pm. The usual sausage and onion cook up to follow.

Sunday July 4th is also an important day for Rotary District 9510 as it will be the celebration of changeover from our current Governor David Jones to our next Governor Jeff Neale from the Campbelltown Club. A number from our club are attending this function. Thank you David & Lyn for your leadership and friendship over the past 12 months. No doubt you have seen and experienced the many ways Rotarians and clubs 'Open Opportunities'. We send best wishes to Jeff and Jenny for an exciting productive year as they take on the role in our District.

Received from Angela Pickett

on Monday 7th June

Angela Pickett from Foundation Barossa accepted our cheque for $2000 for the Homburg Homeless Prevention Fund.

She thanked Rotary and the Air Show organisers for their support of this new initiative which will fund the purchase of the first Kids Under Cover youth homeless prevention studio in the Barossa. It will also create seed funding for a long term sustainable solution.

Foundation Barossa is working with partners including council, state government and Kids Under Cover. Thanks to the generous donations from the community, they hope to build the first studio this year

Youth homelessness is not a new issue but numbers have been steadily increasing in the Barossa.

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Attendance Report Meeting 17th June 2021

Members 27

Honorary Member 1

Friends of Rotary 5

Visiting Rotarians 2

Guests attending 8

Total attendance 43

Apologies/LOA 14

Birthdays for month of June

Rick Kessner June 11th

Anne Tunnicliff June 24th

Date Joined Rotary

Don Farley June 1st 1987 34 yrs

Geoff Schrapel June 11th 1989 32 yrs

Bronwyn Lillecrapp June 7th 2001 20 yrs

Catherine Lawler June 18th 2009 12 yrs

Ray Fiebiger June 27th 2015 6 yrs

JUST A THOUGHT

Blessed is the Rotarian who sits at a different table

every meeting for he/she shall make many friends.

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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

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Duty Roster
	Meeting 3253 Wanera - Angaston June 26th 2021	Meeting 3254 The Clubhouse July 1st 2021
Invocation	Keith Millington	RoxaneCanning
Loyal Toast	Bob Sloane	Robert Brookes
Sergeant	Not required	John Little
Rotary Info	Not required	Peter Perkins
Chairperson	Sue Graetz	Sandie Simons
Speaker	Changeover	Pres Bill Simons
Subject	President Induction	Plans 21/22
Bulletin	Robert Brookes	Robert Brookes
Setting Up	Fellowship	Fellowship
Cashiers	Marie Rothe Bev Stephenson	Marie Rothe Bev Stephenson
Clth Bins Angaston Nuriootpa Tanunda	June10thJune24 David Adams Keith Millington Rick Kessner	24/6 to 8/7/21 Phil Martin Geoff Zerk Bob Sloane