Author: Bronwyn Anderson

District 9510 | Chartered 10July1996 1919961996

Bulletin Edition #1299 : 17 May 2022

President: Marie-louise Lees | Secretary: David Cockshell | District Governor: Jeff Neale | RI President: Shekhar Mehta

President: Marie-louise Lee
Welcomed Lyn and David Jones, Club member and the zoomers
Advised Rob Eley has Covid and is well on the way to a full recovery
Marilyn Curtis continuing to recover
Attended Rotary Foundation lunch
Attended the Rotary Club of Kapunda farewell meeting
Area 6 meeting – 5 Club members attended
Next area 6 meeting will be organised by the Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes
Thanks to Rob Eley regarding items in Bunyip
President Kim Lawes and President Elect Mignon Clark invite you and your partners to the Rotary Club of Salisbury's Changeover Dinner to be held on Monday 4 July 2022, 6.30 for 7pm start— $30 Per Person 3 Course Meal Included Drinks, Tea & Coffee Are Available At Own Cost; RSVP with Payment by Monday, 27Jun2022 Confirm your attendance and dietary needs with Mary on 0439 721 777 Send payment to BSB 035-047 and ACC# 384347, please place your name in the reference
President Elec: Steve McLachlan
Hopes to create more social and fun next year
Survey: please give feedback and ideas
Potential for a walking tour in city of Adelaide followed by lunch
Planning to bring back committees, working together covering Youth, International, Foundation and Fundraising
Contemplating a giant picnic for the town –fun day like a funfair

Important Dates
21May22	Gatekeeping
29May22	Bunnings BBQ
4Jun22	Gatekeeping
12Jun22	Bunnings BBQ
2Jul22	Gatekeeping
9Jul22	Gatekeeping
17Jul22	Bunnings BBQ (to be confirmed)
30Jul22	Gatekeeping
2022	Quiz Night
27-31 May 23	Rotary International Convention Melbourne

PO Box 1577, Gawler SA 5118
Meetings: Most Tuesdays 6.15pm for 6.30pm meal, (Optional) 7.15pm for 7.30pm meeting
Venue: Gawler Arms; 102 Murray St ,Gawler SA 5118.
Email: president@gawlerlightrotary.org

Website : www.gawlerlightrotary.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gawlerlightrotary
Instagram: @gawlerlightrotary

Guest Speaker: Lyn Jones
Outcomes of partner project last year: 2 goals
Raise awareness of Rotary Health Fund and project
Raise 2 million for SIDS research, set up research fund, research and outcomes were successful
Then fund focused on mental health $55+ million
Documents on website gives breakdown on projects and research funded
Suicide prevention, Cool Kids, Mental First Aid programs
Indigenous Health scholarships
Worked around Pt Augusta to improve access and outcomes to achieve equity
Agreement between SA Health and Rotary in 1999
Now about 80 scholarships
25% of indigenous Doctors graduating were funded by ARH
Mental Health First Aid funded by ARH. – Lynne had a personal experience as a carer for family member
She attended a 12hour course
Available through Mental Health Partners
Mental Health is a big issue in Australia
Hat Day – Lift the Lid in October each year
Planned a garden party with raffle
Formed a small planning committee supported by Rotary Club of Mitcham members, partners and friends

Covid restrictions limited numbers
Raised $8000 – party $4500 plus raffle $3500
Painting , wine tasting, live music (provided by friends)
Sold tickets from another Rotary club and raised $660 for ARH
District Conference gathered donations from wineries and other donations
Vouchers, goods, services, craft items, a variety of donated items. As collected labelled with source, price/value etc – ran a wine wall and silent auction
Events were, walkathon, luncheon, and donations from clubs.
Visited ARH headquarters in Paramatta
Total raised $23000
Outcomes listed
Flyers on tables to do with mental health and Rotary Health
Awarded ARH medal in 2021
Community: Jenny Leadbeater/ Steve McLachlan
Bunnings BBQs 29May and 12Jun rosters circulated
Refugee mentor group proposed at least 5 people needed provide 6 – 12 months support eg social activities, outings, help organise employment and access to needed organisations, respond to perceived and expressed needs.
Background checks needed
Club raises funds to cover costs
Co-ordinator needed to organise documentation etc.
Will send out email

PO Box 1577, Gawler SA 5118
Meetings: Most Tuesdays 6.15pm for 6.30pm meal, (Optional) . 7.15pm for 7.30pm meeting
Venue: Gawler Arms; 102 Murray St ,Gawler SA 5118.
Email: president@gawlerlightrotary.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gawlerlightrotary
Instagram: @gawlerlightrotary

Youth: David Weatherley
International Exchange student Lauren— forms will be sent tonight
We have the 4 families to host
Will attend Gawler and District College
RYLA applications are open
Playgrounds being dismantled and will be sent overseas
Calton Rd playground may go to an Indigenous Community
Kirsten who has coordinated admin for Wheels in Motion is stepping down so new person needed

Members’ Corner:
Dick Milner: trouble getting volunteers for football. It is much easier this year
David Cockshell went to volunteers’ week parade in Torrens parade grounds with 2 other Rotary members
ARH: Lyn Jones
$96.50 has been deposited into ARH bank account on behalf of the Rotary Club of Gawler Light
Thanks for Tuesday night, it was enjoyable presenting and brought back many wonderful memories
Please keep supporting ARH as more than ever support for mental health is needed

		MEETING ROSTER
	24-May-22	31-May-22	7-Jun-22	14-Jun-22
Meeting Number	1300	1301	1302	1303
Meeting Type	Partners Welcome	Partners Welcome	Partners Welcome	Partners Welcome
Chairperson	Steve McLachlan	Dick Milner	Martin Monument	Lynne Podolak
Rotary Information	Dick Milner	Martin Monument	Lynne Podolak	Deanne Tingey
Thought for the Week	Martin Monument	Lynne Podolak	Deanne Tingey	Matthew Sanders
Vote of Thanks	Lynne Podolak	Deanne Tingey	Matthew Sanders	Joan Tingey
Fellowship	Deanne Tingey	Matthew Sanders	Joan Tingey	Richard Tucker
Cashier	David Weatherley	David Weatherley	David Weatherley	David Weatherley
Guest Speaker	Greg Forrest	Skye Miller	PDG Dick Milner	President Marie-louise Lees
Subject	Comm Bank: Fraud/ Security Talk	Reading Mentor Program	Visiting Egypt 1966	Strategic Plan / Fellowship

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PO Box 1577, Gawler SA 5118
Meetings: Most Tuesdays 6.15pm for 6.30pm meal, (Optional) . 7.15pm for 7.30pm meeting
Venue: Gawler Arms; 102 Murray St ,Gawler SA 5118.
Email: president@gawlerlightrotary.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gawlerlightrotary
Instagram: @gawlerlightrotary

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