We're back
In May 2004 Matthew was appointed the Chief Executive of the Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club (SANFL) and oversaw the SANFL Club through a period of significant challenge and change, dealing with many financial and strategic issues which would shape the future of the Club.
In 2009 Matthew joined the Port Adelaide Football Club (AFL) in a special projects role focused initially on commercial growth. This quickly saw the move to Adelaide Oval and then leading the Club’s strategy to unite Port Adelaide as One Club, bringing the Magpies in the SANFL and Power in the AFL together. This led to the official reunification of the Port Adelaide Football Club in November 2011, which was a catalyst to the club’s successful move to Adelaide Oval in 2014 and membership growth from less than 30,000 in 2010 to over 60,000 in 2015.
Matthew was appointed Executive General Manager of the Port Adelaide Football Club in 2018, and in October 2020 was appointed the Chief Executive, replacing Keith Thomas with whom he had worked closely for nine years.
Martin Haese is the current Chief Executive Officer of Business SA and has an impressive track record as a business owner and entrepreneur. Having previously owned his own national retail companies, Youthworks and Sole Shoes, Martin founded and then grew the business to achieve annual sales of $25 million, employ several hundred team members and oversaw a global supply chain. Following the sale of Youthworks and Sole Shoes in 2005, Martin opened Retail IQ, a specialist advisory business working with local governments in Australia and Real Estate Investment Trusts in Southeast Asia.
Recently we sponsored two lucky participants, Tyler and Magnolia from Heritage College to attend on the Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge, a 5-day voyage on South Australia’s square-rigged training ship One & All.
Recently we completed our project to erect a fence around the vegetable patch at Paradise Primary School. We loved the opportunity to work within our community and help out where we can, but it makes it so much better when you receive these wonderful thank you cards from the children
Over the years Rotary Campbelltown have worked on a variety of fundraising projects. The Mardi Gras was a successful event that ran for a substantial amount of time over the 1960's to 1980's.
As the host club of the RYLA District 9510 this year, we are proud to have opened the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards seminar this past weekend, a training camp for personal and professional development!
It was proposed and carried unanimously that member Dr Milton Lewis be honoured as an Honorary Member for all the service he has given to Rotary & this Club over the years. Milton joined the Club on Feb 1st, 1976, over 45 years ago.
Dr Hagen Heinz Stehr AO is a German-born multi-millionaire businessman, tuna fisherman and founder of the Stehr Group. Born: 1941 , Salzgitter, Germany . Hagen lives in Port Lincoln, South Australia where he made ages his business interests in fishing and aquaculture, most notably Southern bluefin tuna fishing and offshore ranching in Spencer Gulf for export markets. The Stehr Group also propagates and grows Australian Yellowtail Kingfish and Australian Mulloway through its aquaculture division, Clean Seas Aquaculture Growout Pty. Ltd. One of the wealthiest men in South Australia, Hagan is also the founder and chairman of the Australian Maritime and Fishing Academy. The Stehr Group has a commercial fleet of nine vessels. Hagen Stehr was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia on Australia Day, 1997. He received the award for service to the commercial fishing industry and to education and training, particularly through the South Australian Fishing and Seafood Industry Skills Centre Inc. He also received the Centenary Medal for services to the community in 2000. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2010, and was included in the "three wise men" ceremony together with diplomat Richard Woolcott and Deputy Chancellor of the University, Tim Fairfax. Page 5 of 13 He was named Seafood Icon, South Australia in 2009 and initiated into the National Seafood Hall of Fame in 2013. The Stehr Group is a family owned company spanning three generations; founder and Chairman Hagen Stehr, his son Marcus Stehr (Managing Director) and his grandsons Saxon and Sanchez.
Recently we sponsored two lucky participants, Tyler and Magnolia from Heritage College to attend on the Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge, a 5-day voyage on South Australia’s square-rigged training ship One & All.
We're back
In May 2004 Matthew was appointed the Chief Executive of the Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club (SANFL) and oversaw the SANFL Club through a period of significant challenge and change, dealing with many financial and strategic issues which would shape the future of the Club.
In 2009 Matthew joined the Port Adelaide Football Club (AFL) in a special projects role focused initially on commercial growth. This quickly saw the move to Adelaide Oval and then leading the Club’s strategy to unite Port Adelaide as One Club, bringing the Magpies in the SANFL and Power in the AFL together. This led to the official reunification of the Port Adelaide Football Club in November 2011, which was a catalyst to the club’s successful move to Adelaide Oval in 2014 and membership growth from less than 30,000 in 2010 to over 60,000 in 2015.
Matthew was appointed Executive General Manager of the Port Adelaide Football Club in 2018, and in October 2020 was appointed the Chief Executive, replacing Keith Thomas with whom he had worked closely for nine years.
As the host club of the RYLA District 9510 this year, we are proud to have opened the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards seminar this past weekend, a training camp for personal and professional development!
Dr Hagen Heinz Stehr AO is a German-born multi-millionaire businessman, tuna fisherman and founder of the Stehr Group. Born: 1941 , Salzgitter, Germany . Hagen lives in Port Lincoln, South Australia where he made ages his business interests in fishing and aquaculture, most notably Southern bluefin tuna fishing and offshore ranching in Spencer Gulf for export markets. The Stehr Group also propagates and grows Australian Yellowtail Kingfish and Australian Mulloway through its aquaculture division, Clean Seas Aquaculture Growout Pty. Ltd. One of the wealthiest men in South Australia, Hagan is also the founder and chairman of the Australian Maritime and Fishing Academy. The Stehr Group has a commercial fleet of nine vessels. Hagen Stehr was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia on Australia Day, 1997. He received the award for service to the commercial fishing industry and to education and training, particularly through the South Australian Fishing and Seafood Industry Skills Centre Inc. He also received the Centenary Medal for services to the community in 2000. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2010, and was included in the "three wise men" ceremony together with diplomat Richard Woolcott and Deputy Chancellor of the University, Tim Fairfax. Page 5 of 13 He was named Seafood Icon, South Australia in 2009 and initiated into the National Seafood Hall of Fame in 2013. The Stehr Group is a family owned company spanning three generations; founder and Chairman Hagen Stehr, his son Marcus Stehr (Managing Director) and his grandsons Saxon and Sanchez.
A cold drizzly day but many Rotarians , volunteers and friends turned up to a successful outing with a most relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. There were many activities to take part in, including an exercise session run by Elena Russo and a delicious scone making demonstration by Angela Ruotolo. A huge thank you to all that were involved and those that assisted with set up and pack up . A delicious pumpkin soup was supplied by Meals On Wheels ( FOC) for all to enjoy, thankyou to Mark from MOW for delivering and talking us through reheating procedure. To our very own Community Director Elizabeth G thank you for the flawless delivery of a worthwhile community initiative. We're looking for ward to the next one on the 25th August.
Claire is a four-time Australian Senior Trampoline Champion. Claire is a member of the Australian Trampoline Team which strived to qualify for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. She has represented Australia at over 16 international competitions, making the finals at World Championships and World Cups in the synchronised event. Claire grew up in the Adelaide Hills with her younger brother and parents. She has been doing gymnastics and aerial sports all her life including artistic gymnastics, diving and trampolining. Outside of the gymnastics world, Claire is currently studying Physiotherapy in her 4th year. Claire works as a physiotherapy assistant and coaches at Gymnastics SA and Blackwood Trampoline Sports. Claire works with the Australian Olympic Committee as an ambassador bringing the Olympic Unleashed Program to primary schools. This program inspires students to find and unleash their passion. In her spare time, Claire loves to travel - her favourite country is Italy where her family is from. Claire returned from Italy only last month following the final Olympic qualification event. She loves to cook, hike, go to the beach and hang out with her friends and family. I’d like Claire to come forward and share her experiences with you.
At the end of 2020, the Rotary Club of Campbelltown sponsored and helped establish the Interact Club of Charles Campbell College. Interact Clubs involve members between the ages of 14 and 18 – our secondary students. At the same time, through Nikki the chair of our club’s Youth Committee, we supported Charles Campbell College to establish an EarlyAct Club for students in the primary years, up to the age of 13. The mission of EarlyAct is to promote goodwill, understanding and peace through student service - so that with the committed citizenship and effective leadership they can improve the quality of life of their school, local and global communities. At a young age, students can easily be encouraged to be caring and helpful. Young people are open to recognise the dignity and worth of each individual, thereby building their respect for others. Earlyacters engage in character building activities that prepare them for leadership roles - they carry out projects which benefit others. In addition to supporting their school’s Breakfast Club, the EarlyAct Club has initiated a Backpack Project to help those experiencing homelessness. Three members of the board of the new Earlyact club - President Lily, Vice President Tahlia, and Treasurer Ruby discussed their project to the club below.
Do you know a year 11 student interested in science, technology, engineering or mathematics? Well, National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is the experience of a lifetime, and they are looking for applicants for the 2022 program.
Contact us to discuss assistance with sponsorship fees!
Introduction by Veronica Dottore:
It is my great pleasure to introduce our speaker who is going to enlighten us about what to expect in the topic “The Coming Year” Jeff Neale’s involvement started about 50 years ago, attending’ Family Meetings’ at the Rotary Club of Campbelltown with his parents Reg n Shirley Neale. Jeff joined the club in 1990 n served as President in 2007 - 2008. He is a Paul Harris Fellow with 3 sapphires. Jeff is married to Jenny, they have 3 adult children and a new grandson. He is the Dealer Principal of Paradise Mazda, a family business started by his father. Please join me in welcoming Jeff Neale who is our newly elected District Governor.
District Governor Jeff Neale presented Member Alyssa Morran with a Paul Harris Award in recognition of her contribution of $1000 to the Rotary Foundation. Alyssa said she made the commitment to pay a small recurring monthly payment some years ago as she believed in the Rotary Foundation and it was so easy to set up and she can show any members who would like to do the same, how it is done.
At our meeting on the 12th July District Governor Jeff Neale introduced his father Reg Neale who was the 1966 foundation member of the Club.
Note : Reg was unable to attend Jeff’s District Governor Induction at last Sunday’s District Conference due to Covid restrictions but it was a great pleasure & honour for both Jeff, members and guests, to have Reg at the first Campbelltown 2021-2022 meeting with Jeff as the new District Governor for the Rotary Year 2021-2022.
On July 3rd 2021 we celebrated the Changeover of the leadership of our Club. We celebrated the accomplishments of the past Rotary year with Past President Vince Belperio, and welcomed the new leadership of our incoming President Stephany Martin and her Board of directors. This appointment of Stephany made Club history, as at the age of 28, she was inducted as the youngest President in the history of the Rotary Club of Campbelltown.
President Stephany Martin was inducted on 3 July 2021 by Immediate Past President Vince Belperio.
President Stephany initially joined the Rotary Club of Wentworth on 16 November 2011, moving to Adelaide, and joining the Rotary Club of Campbelltown SA Inc on 17 April 2012.
On 12 February 2018, President Stephany was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for her service to the Club. On 27 April 2021, Stephany was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow, with Sapphire Pin, for her service towards the District's Youth Leadership Programs.
Thank you to all who attended the Rotary Club of Campbelltown Shed Sale on Saturday 26 June 2021 in support of our charitable work. Notwithstanding the long weekend with some regular customers missing, it was a great day for our Club raising much-needed funds for our Community, Youth and International projects.
Our next shed sale will be held on Saturday 28th August 2021, from 8am to 1pm
Pick-ups are continuing, so if you wish to donate items, please contact Paradise Motors on 8337 3377 and their fantastic reception staff will take a message and a Rotarian will contact you back.
Your custom and valued support will enable the Rotary Club of Campbelltown to continue our service, and investing in our community initiatives (both local and international) from the proceeds of our Shed Sales and other fundraising activities.
Alternatively, checkout out and like our Facebook pages and also lour online sales. Like our Facebook event here, or our Facebook page.
Please see more information on how the Rotary Club of Campbelltown raised and distributed funds in 2019-2020.
Recognizing a woman’s worth
Programs of Scale grant-winner Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria helps families by focusing on the fundamental needs of women
RI President Jennifer Jones crosses Canada from coast to coast to coast
Organized around several hubs, the tour started on 17 June to draw attention to the positive impact that clubs have in their communities.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe August 2022
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Venezuela, Greece, Madagascar, and Kazakhstan.
Rotary Fellowships amplify Ukrainian relief efforts
Rotary's global network has sent millions of dollars' worth of relief to help the people of Ukraine. Rotary Fellowships have amplified the impact of these efforts.
Rotary responds: support for Ukraine
The Rotary Foundation and Rotary clubs around the world have hurried to provide funds, supplies, and services to Ukrainians displaced by the war.
