Summary 2017 - 2018
Years HighLights 2017/18
July 17
Farewell of Exchange student Sigrun from Faroe Islands (June)
Presidential Induction
August 17
Visit by District Governor Peter Schaefer
Attend Emergency Relief training sessions in Port Pirie to better understand Rotary’s role
Acknowledgement of Past Rotarian Lettie Allen’s work with Rotary
AG Dannielle and Pres. Barry attended joint Regional Membership Conference in Adelaide
Catered for State Government Meet the People event (200 people approx.)
Successful in achieving District Grants for Philippines Sitio Monicayo Elementary Indigenous School Shelter and Science and Engineering Challenge
Interact club successful in raising $300 from World Vision 40 Hour Famine
September 17
President Barry attended meeting at Clare to discuss possibility of bringing the Outside The Locker Room program to Port Pirie sporting clubs
Representation at Port Pirie Pageant AGM (RTN Rob Tolson)
Rotary Police Golf Day, Port Pirie Golf Club with proceeds to Port Pirie schools Breakfast Clubs
PP Brian Condon was awarded a Ruby Companion for his contributions to Australian Rotary Health
October 17
Quiz night at Port Pirie Yacht Club to support Rotary Youth Projects
$10,000 donated to Australian Rotary Health from BowelScan cancer screening project
Mad Hat night raised $100. Funds donated to Australian Rotary Health
“Spare” hand from last year’s Presidents project donated to DG’s District Conference project
November 17
Members tour of Port Pirie Sport Redevelopment project
Four Burner BBQ presented to Port Pirie Safe House
Members supported Camp Willochra fund raising dinner at the Anglican Church
December 17
Board approves $3000 donation to The Rotary Foundation
Board approves the purchase of 200 birthing kits for $600
Presentation of High School awards to JPHS, St Marks, Booleroo Centre and Gladstone
Vocational Training Team proposal for medical team from Philippines District 3770. Our local committee includes Rtn Ingrid, Robert and PDG John
Rotary Partners get together at Baroota
Final meeting at Golf Club after 8 years
January 18
Annual Bowls night with funds going to Food Hub
Erection and dismounting of Australia Day shelters at Solomontown Beach
February 18
First weekly meeting at new venue of Virtus Soccer Clubrooms
$6000 allocated by Board to the OTLR project if successful
North African VTT committee members meet with District representatives at Clare to advance North African VTT project
Rotary Club of Port Pirie joins with other community groups to apply for Local Drug Action Team Establishment grant
Offer of surplus beds from Port Pirie Hospital accepted. Transport arranged to DIK
March 18
Commencement of member consultation regarding Club Strategic Plan
Board approves funding for up to 2 applicants per programme in RYLA and RYPEN
Confirmation of availability of host families for one incoming exchange student in 2018/19
Presentation by returning exchange student Georgia Tiller
Trailer load of knitted garments delivered to Adelaide for on shipment to Africa
Combined District Conference in Tanunda attended by 5 club members and partners. District awards received for Youth Activities and Foundation
April 18
Rotary Trots Night with proceeds to Fred’s Van and Anglican Food on Friday
Board approves $1700 for furniture for Port Pirie Hospital Patient lounges
Majority of the 2018/19 new board attend Leading Rotary Now training in Adelaide
May 18
Errappa camp undertaking for 23 young and disadvantaged kids
Supporting interviews for potential outgoing exchange students (Tod family)
Club is offered services of Mark Holden as guest performer to raise funds for ROMAC
Board approves further donation of $2000 to TRF (total of $5000 for the year)
Distribute Mother’s Day flowers to nursing homes and Hospital
Presentation by returning exchange student Mia Pansini
Planning meeting for incoming exchange student host families
Club Picnic day at Port Pirie Bowls Club
Tag a long tour with Gawler Club around Southern Flinders Ranges
Ongoing
Local Contact Directory
Football Gates
Numerous BBQ Events
Equipment Hire