We were requested to look after the books in the Village library, we said yes, we categorize the books when we receive donations from residents and friends. Residents borrow the books and there is a returns box, which I empty two or three times a week returning the books on the shelves. As we see fit will cull them sometimes receiving books we already have on the shelves, some books donated that from experience we know residents aren’t interested in, and donate them to various organisations and charities. There are about 1,500 books to select from, there is 4 small tables where I put out a selection of books, new books to the library to choose from, Australian or South Australian authors, and different categories e.g. ladies crime, saga etc.

Besides books there are board games & puzzles, again all been donated.
A TV, with a good selection of DVD’s also donated, billiard table, table & chairs and lounge chairs, and a great sunny room to seat, relax and read etc.

In 2016 Management named the Shores library
JUDITH & DEAN ROWE LIBRARY

EGO advisory committee

Judith & I were invited to join this group by Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg because of our volunteer involvement within the area of Onkaparinga. We resigned in 2016 due to Judith’s cancer. 2019 I received an invitation to re-join the group.

Ambassador

As the Council supports me with Judith’s Legacy and provides my Liability Insurance, which allows me to go into shopping centres to promote Judith’s Legacy, accept donations and promote upcoming fundraising events. When time allows, I represent the Cancer Council at Events, give talks about Cancer Council SA and the support Cancer Council SA provide to cancer patients and their families, and when appropriate talk about Judith’s Cancer Story.

Consumer Representative + National Consumer Advisory Council

We have been involved with the Flinders since 2001 when Judith had her triple by-pass and then her cancer. In 2019 I had shoulder re- construction and the staff become aware of Judith’s Legacy. The hospital donated to Judith’s Legacy, have paid for staff to attend Judith’s Breakfast. Invited me to be a Consumer rep. our role is to attend meetings have input on new brochures on various subjects for patients and their families. Interview patients re their stay in the hospital with a list of questions and provide feedback to the Quality Manger.

Judith & I started ‘Lets Go Walking’

In September 2005 Judith & I recorded 3,117 walks up to 25 February 2017. I have now achieved over 4,000.

Aldinga Esplanade Walkers
This group walk on Monday mornings usual along the Esplanade about 5 km, I record the people who walk each Monday up to about 20 walkers, and monthly record their walks with the Heart Foundation.

Monday 20 May 2024 presented me with the Heart Foundation ‘2024 Golden Shoe Award’ for ‘Walk Organiser’ South Australia.

How I become involved with Rotary, my first contact was at the opening of Chris Pickton’s new office at Seaford Meadows where women from the Seaford Club were doing the BBQ. I approached them with my first draft of Judith’s Walk for raising Awareness for Ovarian Cancer.

My draft was taken to the board, and I was invited to a meeting in Fiona Biedermann’s garage explained my proposal and the members agreed to support Judith’s Walk, by doing the BBQ. This they have done at some of Judith’s Walk’s & Judith’s Car Boot Sales.

In 2018 as of the Rotary Club of Seaford support, I decided to become a Member, and Fiona, inducted me as her first task on her day of becoming President, 08 07 2018. Attend most meetings and volunteer for their fundraising events when available.

The first Saturday in the month, at the Southern Car Park, collecting the donation, raising funds for the market volunteers, which is for a dinner, New individual volunteer jackets, first aid course or similar, thanking the volunteers for their time throughout the year.

When available I volunteer at one of the roles required to run the event.