Yearly Archives: 2013

Roy and Beryl Griffith. Roy spoke passionately about the history of Adelaide Gaol and its precedents.
Roy and his wife Beryl on their retirement became interested in the Old Adelaide Gaol with the Adelaide Gaol Preservation Society Inc. a 'not for profit' organisation in promoting and preserving the Adelaide Gaol as an educational museum, a major tourist attraction and a valuable part of South Australia's heritage.

The full interesting report on his talk, written by Rotarian Raelene Trickett, can be read in the Club's Bulletin 2335.

District Conference

– Members attended the District Conference held in Bendigo in March.

	Mayoral Reception to welcome delegates to Bendigo in the magnificent newly restored Town Hall.
	Keynote speaker Li Cunxin with RIPR Dr Zaki Zorkham & wife Prof. Samar, congratulate Li after a sterling presentation which brought the 500 lucky audience to is feet in appreciation. What a story.
	Representatives from our club, President Alun, PP Elizabeth, PDG John Downing, Ynyr Foster, PP David
	The VTT (Vocational Training team) from the Philippines who attended the conference

R.A.W.C.S.

Past District Governor Roberta Waterman, RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Sevice Ltd) Board Member and Chair of the Central Region RAWCS Committee spoke to members of the exciting world community projects being carried out at the moment, and the opportunitiies for a club such as ours to be involved. RAWCS is involved in mainly overseas projects in principally health and education areas. PDG Roberta demonstrated her enthusiastic concern and involvement in her administrative role at RAWCS. Rotarians could not help but respond to her talk.

Club President PDG Alun Hughes spoke of his experience of working with Donations in Kind (DIK), our part of RAWCS in close proximity.  Donations in Kind is situated in Edinborough (previously on land occupied by DSTO).  DIK accepts donations of goods which can be sent overseas to Rotarians who can place them in areas of need.  Regular shipments of containers are sent, containing many objects such as used computers, hospital beds, school desks depending on the needs of the recipients. 

The Science Experience

The Rotary Club sponsored four students to "The Science Experience"  The experience is a three day visit to a local University.  Young scientists who love their work allow students into their laboratories for 'hands on' experience in many areas of science and engineering.
Two of those students attended our meeting on 12th February to thank the club.

In the photograph above, Thomas expresses his thanks to the Rotary Club of Elizabeth for sponsoring him to the University of South Australia for The Science Experience

Thomas' father Seraphin was delighted that Rotary had provided an opportunity for his son to attend 'The Science Experience'. "You dont know how much affect you Rotarians have when you do something like this",he told the members." It will make not only a difference to Thomas, but to his brothers and sisters, his family, our friends, and in fact the whole community. I come from a country where only the Chief Ministers sons have the opportunity to go to University, yet here am I now completing a degree in Social Work and my family has that opportunity too. I thank you Rotary, from all the community."

		PDG John Downing, New Generations Director, explains the desire of Rotary to encourage young students to find opportunities for careers in the science and engineering fields.
		Cindy tells of her experience at the University of Adelaide. She found Petroleum Engineering to be the most exciting area she visited and would like to consider this when she reaches the age to attend University.
		John thanks Thomas for his words.

Breakfast on Australia Day 2013

Two and a half thousand breakfasts of bacon and eggs, mushrooms and bread were served this morning to a hungry crowd assembled at the Rotunda area at Freemont Park, Elizabeth.  It was a joyous occasion of perfect sunny weather.

Our Club was nominated for a community award from Playford City Council.  pictured are some of our team, who were joined by members of the Rotary Clubs of Playford and Munno Para and the Elizabeth-Playford Lions