Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988

Club Bulletin

On 10th March we had the pleasure of hearing from Meri King about Interplast and the vital work they do overseas bringing specialised surgi-cal expertise to people in disadvantaged commu-nities. We learned statistics like 11 per cent of the global burden of disease can be treated with sur-gery. Two billion people have no access to basic surgical care. Out of 234 million surgeries per-formed worldwide, the world’s poor get 3.5 per cent and the world’s richest get 73.6 per cent. Countries like close neighbour Papua New Guin-ea spend around US$76 per capita on health ex-penditure compared to US $3,382 in Australia. And so Interplast sends surgical teams to places like these and remote communities to not only treat local patients but to provide specialised sur-gical training and equipment to local doctors.

Interplast provides training and mentoring , in-cluding specific mentoring programs in burns management, cleft lip and palate, head and neck surgery and hand surgery. Local surgeons and surgical trainees work closely with Interplast teams during their visits so that they can eventu-ally develop the capability to conduct their own surgical services. We saw the loads of equipment

Meeting 10th March

We’re halfway through

March and it is hard to

believe how quickly an-

other Rotary year is pass-

ing. As we look towards

the end of this Rotary

year and start planning

for the next, it’s im-

portant to think about

where we are going as a

club and what we want to

achieve in the future. And

Rotary has lots of great tools and resources to

help us along the way.

If you’ve been in Rotary for a long time it’s easy

to think, yes been there done that, heard it all

before. But Rotary is constantly evolving and if

we want to continue to be relevant in our com-

munities we need to keep moving, exploring

new ideas and adapting to meet the future needs

of our communities. So with district assembly

fast approaching on Sunday 29th March at Mur-

ray Bridge, let’s ensure we have a strong repre-

sentation from our club. Consider it as an op-

portunity to, not only to brush up on the latest

ideas and thinking coming from district and Ro-

tary International, but to meet other like-

minded Rotarians from around the district, net-

work and even contribute your own ideas.

With the district conference in Ballarat now only

a month away from April 16-19 it is also not too

late to register and take the opportunity to get

inspired by some wonderful speakers including

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President’s Paragraphs

Broadcast on 1197AM RPH Adelaide each Tuesday 7.30-8.00 pm. From each Wednesday the broadcast program can be heard on-line

March 2015

Mar 24th DI Sandy Morey (SAPOL) “Measures to Counter Terrorism” Mar 31st Hon. Rtn. David Squirrell (R.C. of Hallett Cove) “The Challenge of Visual Impairment”

April 2015

Apr 7th Pres. Peter Neal (R.C of Adelaide) “Trailblazer by the Sea” Apr 14th PP Oleh Bilyk (R.C of Brownhill Creek) Rotary Racxe Day—May 9th

The Voice of Rotary

Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988

Club Bulletin

Date Mar 24th Mar 31st

Speaker/Activity

Sandy Morey, SAPOL

Committee Meetings

Topic Preventing terrorism

Club Activities

Chairman Malcolm Axford

Door Ladies Ladies

Setup Men Men

Meeting Program

Noel Pearson, Dr Elaine Saunders, Nick Farr ,

Professor Jane Pirkis and Peter Walsh to name a

few. So why not take the plunge and register be-

fore its’ too late. Brenley

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that had to be transported and saw how burns patients and cleft lip patients were transformed by the wonderful work that they do. We also heard about Siti Aisyah, a young girl who devel-oped a serious blister rash on her face as a young child that developed into a noma, an infection caused by bacteria which led to the destruction of

a substantial portion of her upper lip and cheek, leaving her horribly disfigured and facing extreme difficulty just eating a n d d r i n k i n g . Through Interplast and a number of sur-geries her life has been transformed in-to one of opportunity where she is now in pursuit of a successful nursing career.

The Four Way Test Of The Things We Think, Say or Do:

Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all Concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all con-

cerned?

March is Rotary Literacy Month. Literacy is not only a significant goal for Rotary but it is also a special goal for Rotary because we know that literacy is a key factor in overcoming poverty and all that goes with it. Rotary considers it to be so important that it is one of the 6 areas of focus for The Rotary Foundations Future Vision – basic education and literacy.

Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988

Club Bulletin

On Tuesday 17th March, we were entertained by the stories and recollections of Scott Thiele, an author who wrote a book about his life titled “Sailor, Spy, Ordinary Guy”. Scott explained that he believed everyone had a story in them and was passionate about people getting their stories down on paper. His own story began after his friends jokingly said he should write a book so they didn’t have to listen to his stories each week at golf. We heard about his life as a sailor and how he was on watch on the HMAS Melbourne in June 1969 in the South China Sea, when it collid-ed with the USS Frank E. Evans at about 3 am and cut it in two during a SEATO joint training exercise, leading to the loss of 74 lives. The Ev-ans had inexplicably turned straight in front of the Melbourne which could not stop, and it turned out two junior officers were steering the Evans while the Captain was taking a break. In the aftermath to the subsequent joint board of enquiry and court martial a training film, “I re-lieve you Sir” was produced which can be seen on You Tube.

We also heard about his life working for ASIO during the cold war monitoring Soviet operatives and then his life as a private investigator after

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leaving ASIO, where he got a bad back sitting in cars spying on people pretending to have bad backs. He related some of the stories and the lengths he went to, to video and expose fraudulent WorkCover claimants and dole cheats. All in all a colourful life indeed and a number of members obtained signed copies of Scott’s book on the day.

Meeting 17th March

Cyclone Pam - Vanuatu - Urgent Appeal for Donations

Club Bulletin

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Rotary New Zealand is appealing for funds to support our Neighbours in Vanuatu following the devas-tation from Cyclone Pam. 600 Rotary Emergency Response Kits are on stand by for immediate dis-patch to affected areas. Rotary will be collaborating with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Emergency Task Force and the Vanuatu Disaster Management Office to ensure that the Emergency Response Kits are directed for best possible advantage to those affected.

The appeal funds may also support families rebuild their homes and re-establish their vegetable gar-dens in addition to health and education issues. New Zealand Disaster Response practitioners are also on stand by to go to Vanuatu to specifically assist Rotary.

Donation options are: At any Westpac Branch or by Internet Banking Cheque to; Quoting 03 1702 0192208 01 RNZWCS Limited (Rotary New Zealand) Ref. 888 PO Box 20309 Christchurch 8543 New Zealand

29 March District Assembly - Unity College Murray Bridge

31 March Committee meetings

8 April Board Meeting

10 April Bunnings BBQ

11/12 Apr Harvey Norman BBQ

14 April Vocational visit to RFDS

April 16/19 District Conference Ballarat

3 May Specialist Training

9 May Rotary Race Day

6-9 June 106th RI Convention, São Paulo

Club Diary Dates 2015

Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988

Club Bulletin

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Fellowship

Enjoy an Evening at

Lychees

From Bronwyn

Lychies Chinese

restaurant at

Holdfast Shores

has donated a

banquet for 10

people as a prize

for our Quiz

night.

I will book a few

t a b l e s f o r

Wednesday 1st

April at 7 pm, so that we can sup-

port them for doing this.

I thought I might have pre dinner

drinks at my place which is just

above the restaurant. Entrance

number 3, apartment 67 .

Rotary Club of Somerton Park Inc. | Chartered 7 April 1988

Club Bulletin

Peter Hammond District Secretary & District Herald, Cub Service Coordi nator Pam Maxwell Membership strengthening & retention Peter Ochota Rotary International Con stitution & By-Laws Bee Siemionow ROMAC Committee

President Brenley Milsom

Secretary Barb Humphries

Treasurer Michael Garland

President Elect Michael Garland

Past President Carolyn Lelliott

Community Service Malcolm Axford

International Service Pam Maxwell

Membership Rajni Lalsinghani

Fellowship Carolyn Lelliott

Fundraising Jim Parkins

Board of Directors

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Club Meeting and Contact Details

CLUB MEETINGS

TUESDAY 7.00am

Adelaide International Motel

521 Anzac Highway

Glenelg North

Club Contact Details:

PO Box 134

Glenelg SA 5045

Secretary Barb Humphries

Email: thehumpies@yahoo.com.au

Club email: somertonpark@rotaryclub.org.au

Website: http://www.rotarynews.info/Club3794/

Members Serving On District Committees

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