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Thought of the Week "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela
Guests:
Steve Storic Apologies:
Kerre Willsher, Larisa White, Perry Eden, Kendra Simpson.
Raffle:
The raffle raised $36 and was won by Greg.
PRESIDENT'S REMARKS - Jane Owens
Ukraine Project: District are organising a project to help rebioud a hospital in the Odessa district of Ukraine. It is hoped that the $26,000 required can be raised by donations from within our District. We have promised $2,000.
Drought Relief: We will donate $2,000 toward this project bu Jane would like us to consider a fundraising event to further support this. Maybe a Quiz Night or similar.
One and All Sailing Challenge. Our Guest Speaker Steve has provided us with two nominees for this Challenge. We will support one and Whyalla Norrie the other.
OTHER REPORTS
Lesley has arranged for her Boomerang Bags to have a display at the Peppercorn Markets on 27th April at Samaritan College. The Bags now carry the Rotary Logo, and sales support The Rotary Foundation. Lesley would like a Rotarian to be present to answer any Rotary questions that may be asked by visitors. A Roster was presented and immediately filled.
Guest Speaker
Steve Storic
'Spencer Gulf Adventures'
Once upon a time, Steve ran a very successful fishing charter business. However, the initial 3-year Snapper Fishing Ban put a stop to that very quickly. At the end of that, a further 3-year ban and COVID put any dreams of resurrecting that business was put totally out of reach and regrettably Stave had to sell his boat, the pride of his life. A chance encounter with someone interested in purchasing his boat who also had a glass-bottomed boat to sell turned things around, and Spencer Gulf Adventures was launched.
Steve is passionate about the marine environment and his extensive knowledge makes these tours an unmissable attraction for Whyalla. The tours he provides are affordable for the whole family and provide an opportunity to see all varieties of marine life up close. From May to early August, he operated Cuttlefish tours but for the rest of the year he operates out of the Wghyalla marina and he says this is the best tour of all. Please visit his website using the link below to see all of what Steve offers.
The Trevan Park Nature Additions are taking shape. With the assistance of City Council employees Tracy Robertson and Graeme Stephenson, eight large logs and a number of smaller ones were transported to Trevan Park and carefully nudged into position by Graeme and Tracy. All under the watchful eye of Rotarian's Lesley and Keith. Some soft-fill bark chips have since been added and the 'Yarning Circle is now complete. End of Stage 1.
As the President of the Rotary Club of Whyalla It gave me great pleasure to present Scott Hubner with his Certificate and Pin. Scott has, for many years helped the Rotary Club of Whyalla. He is a proud Paul Harris Fellow. Thank you, Scott, for all the work you do for our community.
If you are unable to attend a Club Meeting or function your apology can be made to Secretary Brian Herd 0410 313 271 before 12 noon on the day of the meeting
