In February we had a guest speaker, Suzie Farley, who is the donor relations officer at Backpacks 4 SA Kids. She shared the important work this not-for-profit organisation does for South Australia. It exists to provide resources that contribute to the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people during periods of dislocation […]
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This morning our members had the privilege to join the students and staff of Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, along with Aboriginal elder Uncle Tamaru, and the Honorary Consul-General to Japan Mr Adam Wynn, to formally unveil their Peace Pole that had been donated by our club. In a joint celebration of National Reconciliation Week […]
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We’re at The Grove Shopping Centre this morning for the Biggest Morning Tea! Our club is selling delicious Cupcakes and supporting the Cancer Council. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a community event that raises vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer. Why host a morning tea? 1 in 2 Australians are […]
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Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds A project lead by the Rotary Club of Mt Barker, the team managed to finish dismantling the playground and ready it to be transported to Donations In Kind (DIK), so it can be reassembled in a park overseas where children can enjoy it once again. For more information on DIK: https://rotaryaustraliarepurposing.equipment/ For […]
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Our Club would like to THANK EVERYONE who attended our 1st Christmas Fundraiser Dinner. It was a fantastic night filled with cheer and generosity! We are thrilled to announce that the proceeds from the raffle tickets, auction sales, and donations we raised $4,665! An amazing result that exceeded our best expectations and we look forward to the […]
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Congratulations to all the recipients of our 2022 School & Community Service Awards 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 🎉Elijah H. from King’s Baptist Grammar School is our overall Winner for 2022! Elijah has been an outstanding prefect at King’s Baptist throughout 2022, demonstrating a servant heart in all of his interactions, as said by a head of […]
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Congratulations Ashlee McLeod on winning the ‘Rotary John Tilley Memorial Award’ this morning at the Modbury High School Year 12 Valedictory Assembly. This major award with a substantial monetary prize goes to the school’s Most Outstanding Student, and has been sponsored by our Rotary Club for many years. We look forward to seeing your accomplishments […]
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Congratulations Madison R. on your RYLA Graduation tonight. It was a privilege sponsoring you. We look forward to hearing more about your experience, and future endeavours. #RYLA9510
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Meet our New MGG Club President Alan Howard-Jones for 2022/23 I joined Rotary in February 2021 because of my heart-felt desire to serve our community. A yearning to help others in some way. The possibility of making a difference. To expand my territory and to be fruitful; to fulfill my purpose within my family, […]
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Watch this video from President Elect Alan Howard-Jones about RYPEN Rotary’s RYPEN provides a group of young people aged 14-17 years an opportunity to develop self-awareness and valuable leadership skills. RYPEN 2022 will be held between Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October at Nunyara retreat centre in the Adelaide Hills. Applications for sponsorship and […]
Continue ReadingA number of the club members were again able to enjoy a beautiful Thai dinner which was hosted by Sangpien and Steven in their home.
Sangpien showed us a short video of her last visit to her home town in Thailand and the things she could do with money raised from these dinners. Sangpien also introduced us to Modeste, a Burundian with whom he worked with during his visit to Burundi.
We also celebrated Ian’s birthday.
