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Don't Keep it Under Your Hat!On Monday, 12 October, the club held its annual Hat Night to highlight mental health and to support Rotary Health.  Members wore a favourite hat and prizes were awarded in several categories including for the best, personal hat story. The speaker on the night was Chris "Savvy" Savill, an RU OK? Ambassador, who was recently named Mt Barker Citizen of the year for 2020 ! He was an enthusiastic and engaging speaker who passionately outlined the consequences, scope and impact on individuals, families and communities affected by mental health issues. RU OK? he explained, is the front line response to early intervention and involves nothing more than showing concern, listening and offering support to those in need. He offered several practical tips for how and when to approach someone and how to help. |
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New Dates for Small Acreage Field DaysSmall Acreage Field Days2021 Dates Announced!The Rotary Small Acreage Field Days (SAFD), which had to be postponed earlier this year due to the COVID virus, have been re-scheduled for the weekend of 13 & 14 March 2021 at Echunga. The idea of a field day is designed to provide people who live on small acreage with information on products, services and practical demonstrations. A great deal of interest was generated earlier this year and it is very unfortunate that it had to be postponed. The Rotary Club of Stirling is pleased to announce that planning has re-commenced for the 2021 event and early notice to ‘save the dates’ is being sent out to businesses, government agencies and the broader community. The President of the Rotary Club of Stirling, Neil Wickens, believes that, as we emerge from the COVID experience, the community is looking forward to getting back to some normality and, although still some months away, the Small Acreage Field Days will play an important role in that recovery. Work is now underway on the planning and we have again engaged with the local community in Echunga to partner with us in this event. Feedback on the proposed event earlier this year from the State Government, local councils, community groups and the business community has been very positive. It is clear to us that the SAFD could become a major annual event in the broader Hills district as we were able to attract sponsor and exhibitor support not only from the immediate Hills area but also from further afield such as Strathalbyn, Monarto, Murray Bridge, Mount Pleasant and the Fleurieu. Our aim is to broaden the ‘catchment area’ for the 2021 event. For further information: Greg Russell Event Chair M: 0427 707 733 |
We are never alone!We have each other! ...and family, friends and neighbours! This is what 300 people in 17 countries did to fill their time during COVID! |
Small Acreage Field Days Postponed!SMALL ACREAGE FIELD DAYS POSTPONEDA Government directive called for the cancellation of gatherings of more than 500 people to minimise the impact of the declared COVID-19 pandemic. In light of that, the Rotary Club of Stirling has reluctantly postponed the Small Acreage Field Days planned for Echunga in early April. The Event Chair, Greg Russell, has stressed, though, that this is a postponement and not a cancellation, and planning will continue with a view to holding the Field Days next year once this health emergency is over. Greg has thanked, in particular, all the exhibitors and sponsors who supported Rotary for this inaugural event. He noted that there were a huge number of other community organisations and bodies which had also put in a great deal of effort to ensure success. This is not an exhaustive list of such groups, but it does include,
and, of course, our principal sponsors,
This is certainly a blow to our club, he said, but there are many other people, companies and charitable organisations in the same, or worse, situations, and our focus over the next few weeks and months has to be on looking after each other and keeping ourselves and others safe. Finally, He wished to thank the broader community in the Hills which has supported Rotary and our projects over the past 45 years and sincerely hoped that will continue well into the future in spite of this serious, but temporary setback. See you next year! Contact: Greg Russell Event Chair 0427 707 733 |
An evening at the Uraidla HotelA Lovely Evening at the Uraidla Hotel!Our recent vocational visit to the Uraidla Hotel, Brewery and Bakery was a great successs. It was organised by Colin Fraser and Robert Koehne to hear from Colin’s daughter, Julie Peter, speaking of her journey in transforming the Crafers Hotel, the Uraidla Hotel and soon to do same for the Nairne Hotel.      It is wonderful that Julie and Ed Peter have such a strong and clear vision from which our Adelaide Hills have greatly benefitted. It was fascinating to hear Julie’s story and her proud mother and father’s faces as she told it! .jpg) Rotarian Colin Fraser with his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter! L-R: Colin, Coco and Julie Henry, Sally Fraser and Ed Peter |
Welcome Nick Ditter!A warm welcome to Nick Ditter!Nick Ditter of Crafers was inducted into the Rotary Club of Stirling on 20 February.during a vocational visit to the Uraidla Bakery, Brewery and Bakery.   He was appointed to the Youth Committee,with Owen Bevan nominated as his mentor. Nick also has an important District role in supporting the seven day long, Rotary Youth Leadership Award residential program. Welcome Nick! A welcome addition to the club! And good luck with the work you will be doing for RYLA and Youth in the District. |
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