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Members of the Rotary Club of Campbelltown, People of Action, partnered with Meals on Wheels at the Campbelltown Memorial Oval, Paradise, to provide members of the community with a fantastic Christmas lunch.

There was great food (roast turkey, vegetables, plum pudding and a special treat), entertainment, coffee and lots of chatter.

Special visitors included Mayor Jill Whittaker, Newton ward councillor Anna Leombruno and River ward councillor Jagdish Lakhani who recently became a member of the Rotary Club of Campbelltown.

Community members were surprised when Santa also dropped in.

Attendees were wished a Merry Christmas and encouraged to return to the Community Connections Cafe on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in 2023.

Saturday, March 18th 2023, Campbelltown City Council celebrated its Community BBQ with Neighbour Day 2023.

The Rotary Club of Campbelltown SA members were delighted to provide the cooking and serving of the Halal, Gluten Free and Veggie BBQ.

Campbelltown Art Show

JUNIOR SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL GRANTS SCHEME (2022-23) - Application closes Friday 14th April 2023

At the Rotary Club of Campbelltown's 57th Birthday dinner on 13 February 2023, Past President Elizabeth Gagliardi was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow with one sapphire pin in recognitions of her service to our Rotary Club, the local community and to her support of Rotary International projects.

The Rotary Club of Campbelltown awarded a Pride of Workmanship award to Bohdan Lapka at its 57th Birthday dinner meeting on Monday 13 February 2023.

The Rotary Clubs of Campbelltown and Magill Sunrise are hosting their Lift the Lid Walks in 2023!

These walks are a great way to spread awareness of the 1 in 5 Australians who are suffering from a mental illness.

Help us Lift the Lid on Mental Illness this summer by walking with us!

All proceeds go into mental health research through Australian Rotary Health.

Pictured left to right : Rotarian Betty Gebert, RCC Community Service Committee, Sarah, Maternal and Child Health Nurse accepting from President RCC Michael McCabe the first book for baby’s first Clinic appointment (8 weeks post birth), Holly Di Padova, il nido representative and Mayor Jill Whittaker, Campbelltown City Council.

On Wednesday the 17th of August, President Michael McCabe of the Rotary Club of Campbelltown SA, presented a new book to launch our Club’s Project, Books for Babies at the il nido Children’s Centre Campbell Rd, Paradise SA.

President Michael McCabe said this Community Service Project engages our Club with mothers and our youngest members of our local community to support early learning and this in turn reflects Rotary International’s ideals of support for Maternal and Child Health and Global Literacy.

Community Connections Cafe’ Wednesday 8 February 2023

Rotary Shed Sale April 29th 2023

Junior Sports and Recreational Grants 2023

JUNIOR SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL GRANTS SCHEME (2022-23) - Application closes Friday 14th April 2023

Campbelltown Art Show - 2023

Campbelltown Art Show

PP Elizabeth Gagliardi - PHF+1 Award

Classics on the Park February 19th 2023

Books for Babies 2022

Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge

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.

Guest Speaker Matthew Richardson

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.

Rotary Youth Leadership Award Opening

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!

Guest Speaker Dr Hagen Heinz Stehr AO

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.

Community Connections - Wellbeing Workouts and Social Scones

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.

Guest Speaker Claire Arthur

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.

Earlyact Club Established at Charles Campbell College

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.

National Youth Science Forum Applications Still Open

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.

Apply now! https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/

Speaker - District Governor Jeff Neale

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.

DG Jeff Neale Presents Paul Harris Award to Alyssa Morran

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.

Guest Speaker - Reg Neale

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.

Changeover 2021

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.

Meet our President

President Michael McCabe was inducted on 26 June 2022 by Immediate Past President Stephany Martin.

Michael joined the Rotary Club of Campbelltown in 2012, and has served the Club as Treasurer, Art Show Convenor and Risk Management Officer.

On 17 January 2021, Michael was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for his service to the Club.

Campbelltown Rotary Shed Sales

Thank you to all who attended the Rotary Club of Campbelltown Shed Sale on Saturday 28 January 2023 in support of our charitable work. 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 25th February 2023, 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 to, 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 our 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 2021-22.

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District Assembly
St Michaels College

Apr 02, 2023
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Community Connections Cafe'
Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Apr 12, 2023
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Community Connections Cafe'
Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Apr 26, 2023 10:30 AM
Rotary Shed Sale
Rotary Shed

Apr 29, 2023
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Campbelltown Art Show
Campbelltown Function Centre

May 06, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Community Connections Cafe'
Campbelltown Memorial Oval

May 10, 2023
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Community Connections Cafe'
Campbelltown Memorial Oval

May 24, 2023 10:30 AM
Rotary Shed Sale
Rotary Shed

May 27, 2023
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM