Page 2 - Rotary Matters - November 2021

It was a privilege to be invited to present the Police Officer
of the Year Award organised by the Rotary Club of Unley.
This year the Rotary Club of Unley celebrated 43 years of
the presenting this award. The award recognizes
outstanding acts of courtesy, courage, kindness,
understanding, compassion and devotion to duty by a
member of the South Australian Police. This year’s
recipient was Senior Constable First Class Michael Klose.

Preparations are continuing for our District Conference in the Barossa Valley from the 1st – 3rd April. We
have some excellent speakers planned, so please join us for a fantastic weekend of fun and fellowship.
The Conference registration site is now open. Don’t miss the Earlybird registration and be quick to book
some accommodation.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind all of
us that Rotary is a voluntary organisation and that
members put in many hours of hard work to ensure
that the work of Rotary is carried out effectively and
efficiently in our District and around the world. As I
mentioned earlier, we must ensure that we continue
to support and engage each other as members.

Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan and sometimes mistakes are made. Before becoming too
critical and judgmental, let us remember that we are all volunteers and reflect on the foundation laid down
by Paul Harris and the challenge given to us by the “Four Way Test” of the things we think, say or do.

To finish on a positive note, I would like to mention again that we have enjoyed visiting the clubs we have
attended so far. We have some outstanding clubs in our District. It would be unfair of us to compare clubs
as they are all very different. It is important to highlight some good practices that we have come across as
we move around the District, particularly where they address one of our biggest concerns - Membership.

Clubs that are being successful in growing their membership are also investing in excellent projects,
engaging with their community, ensuring that they have an understanding of equity and inclusion,
but most importantly fellowship and fun.

Thanks to Euan Miller and Graham Fussen for their support in producing this publication. Thanks also to
PDG David Jones for taking care of Rotary Classifieds and a reminder that articles are to be sent to District
Secretary David Fenton.

If we haven’t visited you yet, we are looking forward to getting to your clubs and learning more about what
you are doing in your community.

Yours in Rotary
DG Jeff Neale