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President's Message
	Jenk's Jottings

We have had a very busy weekend with the tuna stall in operation for a number of days.  My sincere thanks to all who assisted and particularly to Brian Turvey who put in a huge effort in organising the whole deal.  I look forward to receiving his report at the next meeting.

I also extend the thanks and appreciation of our club to Steph and Leo Stewart for their efforts in the fundraiser for Palliative Care.  Marg and I enjoyed the trip on the Waller boat together with food and drinks.  It would have been nice to fill the boat.  I also thank those Rotarians and their wives who supported the fundraiser with their attendance.  I look forward to receiving details of the fund raiser at this meeting.

Committee meetings will commence on the 7th February and this is a reminder to directors. 

Grape Picking commences on Sunday 5th February 2012 and we will get an indication of numbers at the next meeting.

Finally I note that Giu Lukine, exchange student from Brazil, will arrive in Port Lincoln on Monday 6th February 2012.  I am sure David Johnston will provide details at Tuesday’s meeting.

Noel

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Dear Rotarians,

My name is Vicki Kembery and I am the Secretary of Armidale Rotary Club in northern NSW.

Our district 9650 is hosting a GSE Team from Florida, District 6990 in February and March. After their visit, 3 of the team members are extending their stay in Australia for a couple of weeks. They are hoping to spend 2 nights in Port Lincoln so they can go Shark Cage Diving(!!) and were wondering if there were any Rotarians that may be able to put them up for a couple of nights.

They would really appreciate it if there was anyone in your Club who might be able to accommodate them while they are there. There are 2 young women (1 school teacher and 1 lawyer) and 1 young man (a lawyer). They are planning to be there from Monday 19th March until Wednesday 21st March. I am booking their Shark Cage Dive on the 20th.   If you could help them with a couple of nights accommodation it would be greatly appreciated

I look forward to hearing form any of you if you are able to help.

Thanks

Vicki Kembery
Secretary
Rotary Club of Armidale
(P) 02 6772 2585 - work / 02 6772 1941 (H)

Youth Exchange

Hello Mr. Johnston, happy new year!

I'm Giuliana Lukine Martins Brittes, the Brazilian girl that goes to Port Lincoln through the Rotary Exchange Student Program.

First of all, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity. I think this experience will be unforgettable and will make me grow up as person, changing the way I know the world!

Also, thank you for the information and documents for Visa process. I'm working togheter with my mother, as my English is not so fluent yet.

Here in Brazil, the Visa process is already on and we think that until January 25th it will be on my hand. So the estimated departure date is January 26th, arriving in Adelaide at 22h. But we prefer having the Visa on hands before buy the ticket. 

As soon as we have the Visa, we will confirm the arrival date and we thank you to provide the regional flight from Adelaide to Port Lincoln in order to get easier to my host family pick me up. How should we send you the payment for this regional ticket?

I will send you good news as soon as possible,

Thanking for all your support again,

Giu Lukine

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Grape Picking

Hi All,
Current indication from Boston Bay is that the season is looking good and that picking could well start first weekend in Feb which isn't all that far away.
Will keep you informed.

Regards
Colin

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Conservation Volunteers will be running Reef Watch Sessions in and around Port Lincoln next week.

"When tides are low the chance to see reef creatures is high! So come along, learn about marine life on the reef and help collect data for the Reef Watch Intertidal Program"

Reef Watch is suitable for all ages and lasts about 2.5 hours (children under 17 must be supervised by an adult).

Please see dates, times and meeting points below.

DATE               MEETING POINT                                                             TIME       GPS Reference

25 January        Stinky Creek, 5km nth of Port Lincoln Lincoln Highway       8am          53H  0578 292E  6163 504S 

26 January        Carpark 450m south from Kurla Street, Lincoln Highway     8am          53H 0578 283E   6160 180S  

27 January        Billy Lights Point- St Andrews Drive (carpark at Point)        8am          53H 0581 752E   6154 929S

28 January        Carpark 1km nth of Haigh Drive, Lincoln Highway               9am          53H 0578 677E   6165 894S         

29 January        Billy Lights Point- St Andrews Drive (carpark at Point)        9am          53H 0581 752E   6154 929S

30 January        Carpark 1km nth of Haigh Drive, Lincoln Highway               9am          53H 0578 677E   6165 894S

It’s FREE to take part but places are limited so please call us to secure your spot on the team.

What to bring- Wear a long sleeved shirt, broad brimmed hat, sunglasses and reef boots/old shoes to protect your feet. And don’t forget water, snacks and sunscreen!  

Please look for the Conservation Volunteers flag and vehicle at the meeting point and contact our team leader Fran Kouwenhoven on 0400 230 207 for alternate pick up in Port Lincoln township.

Fran will also be at the PIRSA Fishwatch stand at Tunarama in the afternoons on the days above.

We hope to see you there! 

Regards

Hamish Longbottom
Project Officer
Caring for Our Country Program

Conservation Volunteers
M: 0429 660 188       P: 8212 0777     F: (08) 8212 1066
Email: hlongbottom@conservationvolunteers.com.au
130 Franklin Street, Adelaide 5000
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Kerang work trip.

The date for the trip is now planned to start on the 26th of March.

Projects include, fencing, house repairs, tree planting and recreation park repair.  A well setup caravan park is attached to the town where you could have an van site or cabin facilities.  We would plan on being available for work for approximately 7 to 10 days and the work we take on will depend on the skills of the volunteers.  To assist in planning could you indicate your availability for the project.

K Burner

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Airport Vending Machine Roster

• Rostered periods are now fortnightly. This allows for a minimum of 5 trips per fortnight, rather than 3 per week.
• Two people are rostered each period to provide both flexibility and assistance if required.

  David Gillies & Peter Barfoot                    Jan18th                 Jan 31st

  Ian Ward  & Geoff Penfold                       Feb 1st                 Feb  14th

  Wayne Gale &  Graham Henderson           Feb 15th               Feb 28th

  Chris Stone & Greg Jones                        Feb 29th                March 13th

  Bob Sorenson & Allan Burrows                 March 14th              March 27th

Fill in Spares -  Colin West. Terry Doyle.  

To avoid congestion at the airport, the most practical times for filling are between the hours of 10.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 12 noon Sat, Sun, or after 8.30 any night.   

Please arrange your own change with others if these dates are not convenient for you and inform the Vending Machine Chairperson (John Myers) so that the master roster can be updated.

Thank you.

John Myers.

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REGISTER YOUR DINNER MEETING BOOKING

To register your own Dinner Meeting booking, No of guests or your apology, please access the Club’s website and tick off your details.
Alternatively call or text the new Attendance Chairman, Greg Patterson 8682 3495 or 0439882440

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Monthly Sergeants 2011-2012

July 2011: Pat Callaghan                                      January 2012: Jim Kay

August 2011: Bill Watkins                                      February 2012: Bill Stenson

September 2011: Allan Smith                                  March 2012: John Myers

October 2011: Ian Ward                                        April 2012: Bob Sorensen

November 2011: Des Pinson                                  May 2012: Chris Stone

December 2011: Kevin Burner                                June 2012: Rod Patterson

If you are unable to fill your roster, please find a replacement