President' Message
HAVE FUN IN ROTARY   HELP A MATE
	Col's Carry-on

Tuesday’s talk from the Baptist Care Ladies was of

interest, in that they are approaching a problem from a

different direction. Maybe someone knows someone who

knows someone who may be interested in live-in foster

care. An interesting scenario for the right person.

Board meeting venue at the Green Room proved to be a

suitable location, and an interesting meeting.

This Sunday (15th) is Port Lincoln Show, and we are assisting Bree with a

sausage sizzle. If anyone can help on the 12.30 roster please ring me.

This Tues night Dave Gillies will be giving a live demo on the Website.

Thanks David Johnston for introducing Beau Fitzgerald to the Port Pirie Rotarians who will be sponsoring his Exchange.

Colin

Have fun in Rotary

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      ON THE HORIZON      

Melb Cup B/Fast P/P L/N               

40th Rotary Auction 6/11                       

Visit to Fire Station

Croatian Club Meeting L/N 

Work Meeting P/P 30/11           

Debate against YTAP

Dinner Meeting Coffin Bay

Sept—Prostate Health Month

             CALENDAR                          

Aug 24  America - Chris Stone L/N

        31  Prostate Cancer

              Dr. Peter Krige            

Sept   7 Committee Meetings 

        14 Linkin Health Study

                            Julie Lowe

        21 Lincoln Grove Dinner L/N

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        ??????? In what year was cricketer Greg Chappell born  ??????? 

Last week - Westpac Bank preceded by Caltex S/S.        

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES NOW DUE. $140. PLEASE FORWARD TO TREASURER TERRY

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FROM THE BOARD MEETING

Lengthy discussion on membership issues designed to keep an open mind on future development of the Club.

RYDA discussions continued, with a decision to have someone view a forth– coming Course in action, and also to have discussions with Police on any other

course of action we could take.

The Club will again run the Melbourne Cup Trifecta, but will select a worthy recipient organisation to benefit, and have them work with us in the sales.

The combining of Committees during winter proved successful, and will be looked at whenever deemed necessary.

The Adam House job when ready will be done in a ‘Blitz’ style.

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FAMILY FUN GOLF DAY Sun 12/9.

Novita Childrens Services are having a Family Fun Golf Day. Dress and Theme Yellow. Teams of 4 @ $20 a head. Lots of prizes, light lunch provided 11am

Contact Di West 86830775, Val Sharrod 86826048

Greetings from Townsville,

  Firstly Congratulations to President Colin and First Lady Di we apologise for not being with you all at the Changeover Extravaganza we Wish you both a very Fulfilling year amongst all the Business but remember to stop to smell the Roses and Enjoy yourselves.       We eventually departed from grandchildren Jacob and Caitlin at the end of April for another epic journey, we had a very hectic  5 months at home preparing to be away for the journey to Cape York although this time it seemed more difficult to leave. Travelling through to Bordertown the first day, not a long day but a difficult day, the selection of a camp site for the night wasn't chosen with care as it was on the border, next to the main Melbourne to Adelaide highway, the sulphur crested galahs enjoyed our company, they sang our praises at sunset and sunrise, they were so cheerful -  1000's and 1000's of them - it will get better wont it.     Daughter Angella has been quite insistent we venture into NSW along with Vic to get out of our comfort zone, so as to impress, we ventured to Donald, Bendigo, camped in the Cobram State Forest this was a beautiful spot on the River Murray, peaceful, so quiet I even had time to complete a piece of needlework for my mother for Mother's Day which I had started (6months earlier) almost last minute to get it finished and posted!!!!     Soon we were in Canberra catching up with friends we met in WA, this trip was spent catching up with a number of special people we have met over the last 5yrs one of the many bonus's of travelling  we all have travelling this great land of Oz in common.     Canberra was wet, cold, very interesting, and 37years since we were there. Cowra so much history the Japanese gardens were beautiful, then a very late in the day free camp between Bathurst & Lithgow so very, very cold, through the Blue Mountains bypassing Sydney into Nelson Bay, north to Coffs Harbour, Maryborough, Gracemere, Proserpine thenTownsville to spend as much time as possible with Angella before heading north.     We checked out her home with her added furniture which had arrived at Easter, having organized for her container of furniture to be dispatched prior to us leaving Lincoln, now she has all her creature comforts around her. We didn't get to spend as much time with her as I would have liked, our timing wasn't good due to end of Term / end of Semester; marking, assignments handed in along with reports, before we knew it, it was time to head north to meet up with the couples we would be travelling to Cape York with.     3 days we were on the road again, our van was to remain in Walkamin in storage, yes my first experience with tenting was about to begin I had 5wks to get it right, the tent we had been fortunate to borrow along with the mattress and base (which made it excellent not to be sleeping on the floor) there was never a problem of sleeping I always looked forward to retiring sometimes too early.     We seemed to follow 1000's and 1000's of other people travelling to the Cape on an excellent road, some travelling far too fast, at one time we imaged we  couldn't do the trip on our own hence the extra couples, we could have travelled on our own but never actually been on our own as it was almost bumper to bumper traffic. The Cape isn't ready for so many people travelling, the roads are getting better and better so much roadwork's happening to make it easier to get there and not enough camping areas at the other end, or food supplies being ordered as the locals weren't prepared for the travelling numbers this season.     To my surprise the green dense Melaluca vegetation on the sides to the road also to the interior were like an avenue to the Top at the end there was no homestead or mansion but we had survived the trip right through to "The Tip" a plaque to indicate we were at the most northern point of Australia, Cape York. I can't believe we have done it, this time last year it wasn't on my to do list I am pleased we have experienced the great adventure, so many stories, so many new experiences over those 5 weeks, tenting in many different types of weather - windy, wet and windy along with sunny days, and cold, wet & mild nights all of which will be remembered.. ...     The small camping areas, the junction where the Old Telegraph road branched away from the By.Pass road were enjoyable places to camp plus a campfire, all the necessary mod cons .        The mining township of Weipa some suggested we don't visit, clean atmosphere and friendly people also reminded of the remoteness whereby provisions arrived each week by barge to service the town also to Thursday and Horn Islands which we visited by ferry on a day trip returning with so much knowledge. We also caught up with an ex Pt Lincoln resident Steven Wiseman, son of George & Jeanette Wiseman.     We experienced some of the Old Telegraph Crossings, we checked out the Palm & Gunshot Crossings but didn't cross them, but we did camp for 3 days next to the later, observing many male egos trying to become heroes, making the crossings with no thought to their vehicles, families or the environment by digging themselves out of difficult situations changing the course of the rivers, not being prepared with the appropriate equipment relying on others to help - the RACQ  was kept very busy.      The northern most township of Bamaga an interesting town, we attempted to catch up with Peter Smart ex Port Lincoln who we understood to be manager at a caravan park at Seisia to find he had relocated to Kunnunurra in January. Seisia is where the ship from Cairns arrives twice a week with provisions along with some tourists who choose to drive one direction for their tour of The Cape. A comforting thought knowing this could be an option for the return trip.    This isn't meant to be a book, it would be quite easy to get caught up with all the wonderful places we went too, there weren't many places we couldn't get too we didn't have a time line for our return, we stayed 2 sometimes 3 nights in places, looking back now it wasn't a difficult task maybe we will do the trip again there would only be a couple of things I would change.      Returning to Walkamin in the Atherton Tablelands via the northern road into Cooktown where billions and billions of $'s are being spent on roads to make them all season roads like supreme Highways through the Lakefield National Park. We spent two days in windy Cooktown, more rain and more Port Lincoln ladies  - Alma Welfare and Josie Allwood enjoying their annual pilgrimage. There was a thought in continuing down the Bloomfield track but the elements were against us - rain, wind and visibility but we did check out the "Lions Den".     A few weeks in Walkamin to clean up, to smell the roses, catch up with acquaintances from last year, check out the weekly markets for their beautiful fresh local produce, the annual Mareeba Rodeo and local Tiki tours in this area. Catching up with local identities Bill and Betty Gibbs who were also in the same camp ground always pleasing to "chat with a local". It was here PP Rotarian John & Marion caught up with us, they are on the road again, enjoying their travelling, through Longreach, across to Adel's Grove, Karumba, to catch up with a nephew in Yungaburra only to find he had moved to Hughenden, they were left to spend time with the Burgess's in Walkamin for a week. Time well spent, we were their tourist guides for awhile showing them points of interest in the area, a meal or two together, a coffee or two along with an agreeable Happy Hour in each others company. They are to continue their stay at Walkamin for another week once we depart, checking out Cooktown, returning to the coast southward bound to Townsville, I'm not sure if our paths will meet but they may catch up with Angella. We will have a couple of weeks in Townsville to spend more time with Angella along with trying to catch up with Joe and Pam McKean ex Pt Lincoln residents who made the move to Townsville a few years ago.     We have been called back to Adel's Grove, PMB 2, MOUNT ISA, QLD..4825, to work for the remainder of the season, in fact they were phoning us prior to our departure in Adelaide, we had planned to travel to Cape York we have never made plans so far in advance, we kept in touch, they haven't been able to get enough staff all season, we start work 30th Aug for 2 - 3 months depending on how busy it is and the staff they still have, boss Michelle knows I like to be back in Adelaide for Sharon/Jacob's and Caitlin's birthdays.     When we learnt we were needed at Adel's our plans to spend a week in Cairns to catch up with friends changed, we found it difficult not to visit Heidi Kruger we phoned Heidi making arrangements to meet for lunch, a day trip to Cairns was easy from Walkamin. To our surprise we were also to catch up with George & Jeanette Wiseman who were on a stop over, due to fly to Weipa 2 days later to visit their son - this must be the place to be.  Ken & Erica Bates were in Cooktown we made contact to find our paths weren't going to cross. We extended Best Wishes to Heidi from her Rotary family.      Finally something we haven't witnessd in a very long time: overnight Tuesday 10th Aug, we received 4inches of rain!

Congratulations to

Ian and Wilma

You have joined an elite group of Rotarians; by being honoured with the presentation of a 

 “Paul Harris Fellow” Award

           The Highest Award in Rotary.

Keep Well, Keep Safe

Yours in Rotary Friendship Marilyn & Lloyd "Never Ending Travelers" God Bless