2025/26 template (Jul. 21, 2025)

MOTHERS DAY RAFFLE

In our previous newsletter I misnamed a person in the photo of Councillor Kim Davis as Kimberley Skrypec from the Flinders Foundation. Apologies to both Kim and Kimberley for the error. We look forward to working with both these community minded and hard working women in the future.

WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS

Getting kids up out of the dirt and into a robust adjustable wheelchair is a dream held by Brother Oliver Thomas Pickett AM who was also awarded Senior Australian of the Year in 2025. https://wheelchairsforkids.org/

Br Oliver oversees the volunteer workforce that manufactures and packs these life changing chairs for children overseas.

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Rotarian Marion presented speaker Jan with a token of our thanks for her presentation.

This lightweight, robust and adjustable all terrain wheelchair comes with toys and a rug for children who would otherwise spend their days indoors or sitting in the dirt.

CUTE EASTER CRAFT MORNING

Our guests as well as some of our club members did an outstanding job of creating an Easter ornament at today's Create Connect Chat for Easter.

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CFS AWASH WITH NEW WATER SUPPLY

Before COVID hit and disrupted so many plans, our club donated funds for a kindergarten toilet block in Timor Leste. This project was abandoned during the post COVID days due to several logistical issues and the funds were redirected to the building of a water tank in Cherry Gardens. Driven by the Rotary Club of Flagstaff Hill, the 190,000 litre galvanised fire water tank was installed at Cherry Gardens Country Fire Service premises recently.

This project followed significant fundraising efforts by Rotary and others to support local CFS brigades.

BBQ HELP FROM FLINDERS FOUNDATION

Kimberley, Gill, Maria and Michael from the Flinders Foundation helped us cook and serve amazing sausages at Noarlunga Bunnings recently. Part of the proceeds will be donated to this worthy cause which helps patients and staff at both the Flinders and Noarlunga Hospitals. https://flindersfoundation.org.au/

The remainder of the day's takings will go towards paying for another local teen to train in leadership, team working and problem solving on the sail training ship the 'One and All'. https://oneandallship.com.au/

Kimberley, Gill, Maria and Dini ready for the hungry customers

TALENTED YOUTH OF THE FUTURE

Reynella East College senior debating team is once again taking part in the 2026 debating competition. We donated $1000 to the team, which will go towards expert training as they prepare for their events. Merilyn, President Phil and Marion presented pins to some of our debaters yesterday and were joined by Principal Mr Symonds, Head of English Mr Cook and team manager and coach Mr Woodley.

Mr Woodley is excited to steer the team towards back-to-back finals this year.

Today we met the Principal, two teachers and Amalia and Sophie from the debating team at Reynella East College to present the team with Rotary collar pins. Our club has sponsored a debating coach for further training of this talented team.

COORARA SCHOOL BBQ HELPERS

Rotarians Cheryle, Merilyn and Phil were on hand to assist with the Coorara School Sports Day BBQ.