Rotary Club of Caloundra ABN 32 580 038 247 Club No 17793 ~ District 9600

58^th Year – Editor Mark Siegle

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Issue 27-7 Febuary 2012

Meeting Commentary for 31 January 2012

Chair	Ann
Guest Speaker
Guests	Jan Conti Darwin Sunrise, Rob Muston and Emma larsen
International Toast	Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile Hong Kong
Make Ups	Margaret, lauren
Apologies	Pam, Col

Presidents Report: Welcome to Genta’s Japanese visitors, Jan Conti from RC Darwin Sunrise, Emma and Rob Muston

Helen reported on 25^th January meeting with Peter Slipper with Noel and Jacki Dean re Stemm

Ann & Neil to attend Feb 3 Rotary and the University of the Sunshine Coast Community Fund meeting

Lauren reported on 7th Feb Interact meeting at Unity College with six Rotarians attending, Lauren & Margaret interviewed Tim Dunn, prospective Youth Exchange outbounder, and Lauren's son is a RYLA candidate

Deborah is co ordinating our attendance at theCal Pac ROMAC Trivia Challenge,Thursday 9^th of February 2012 at the Unity College Auditorium, 47 Lomond Crescent, Bellvista Estate, Caloundra West at 6.30 for 7.00pm. 

Alf thanked Genta for his work for the VTT team which unfortunately didn’t progress

Merv & Alan organizing the O Week BBQs on 14, 15 and 16 February. Numbers firming up

Ian reported on proposed RC of Glasshouse Mountains combined meeting with visit to

Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Sunday 26th Feb. The standard guided tours are done at 2.30 pm for a cost of $20.00 per person followed by a BBQ lunch - numbers promising

Alan - Golf Day- 11^th March, Rotarians need to follow up leads - will email info

Exchange student Emma reported on her holiday activities, including meeting Princess 

Mary of Denmark in Canberra.

Directors Reports:

Mark: Rotary Awareness Month. Follow the Yellow Boat Road. (Click on link) http://follow.theyellowboatroad.com/blog

Lauren: Tim Dunn interviewed regarding 2013 YEP Outbounder.  Kawana State College Captain, attended RYPEN and NYSF with Rotary. 

Emma has moved Host families to Lileys at Moffat Beach.

RYLA  is a 4 day sail on the South Passage from Manly  from the 30th March to  2nd April, 2012.  Open to 18-26 year olds.  Simon Rienstra, 24 year old engineer, has been interviewed and proposed as our candidate for this program. 

7th February at Unity College a number of Rotarians will be talking to 15 independant schools regarding Interact and other Youth programs.

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Issue 26–31 January 2012

Meeting Commentary for 24 January 2012

Chair	Graham
Guest Speaker	Greg Bourke and Ben (Stockland)
Guests	Jan Conti Darwin Sunrise,
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Jamaica, Queens NY
Make Ups	Helen
Apologies	Pam, Merv and Alan

Presidents Report: Welcome to visitors Jan Conti from RC Darwin Sunrise, Greg Bourke and Ben Simpson from Stockland.

Diary

Feb 3 Rotary/University of the Sunshine Coast committee meeting

7th Feb Unity College & Interact meeting

Last week Bryan spoke about Cal Pac’s ROMAC Trivia Challenge, and Debbie has offered to co ordinate our table of ten for the evening.  Thursday 9^th of February 2012 at the Unity College Auditorium, 47 Lomond Crescent, Bellvista Estate, Caloundra West at 6.30 for 7.00pm. This will be a fun night as the leaflet shows and members of the Rotary Club of Caloundra will be helping ROMAC to continue bringing in Children from the Oceania Region for operations they cannot access in their own countries.

Guest Speaker: Greg Bourke, Project Manager for Stockland spoke to us on the Caloundra South master plan.

Stockland has a High Level Structure Plan Some of which is outlined below.

· Aspiration

· Caloundra South to be an exceptional community

· Encompassing history of the Sunshine Coast

· Connectivity to other areas

Other points are….

· Learning

· Employment

· Place of destination

· Cycling community

· Bi diversity

· Water

· Energy

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Issue 25–24 January 2012

Meeting Commentary for 17 January 2012

Chair	Roger Todd
Guest Speaker	Club Forum - SWOT
Guests	Jan Conti Darwin Sunrise, Bryan Mason Cal Pac
International Toast	The Rotary Club
Make Ups	Board Meeting 16Jan
Apologies	Noel, Pam, Helen

Presidents Report: Our planned BBQ at Moffat Beach had to be called off due to the weather, but luckily Rydges was able to accommodate us

Welcome to visitors Jan Conti from RC Darwin Sunrise, Bryan Mason from Caloundra Pacific

Apologies from Mark Siegle,Barry Stack, Col Butterworth, Pam Snyman and Helen Fox.

Citizenship ceremony on hold as no candidates available - may resurface later in the year

Gerry gave a quick rundown on RAWKES, Meeting on 25th Feb.

Bryan spoke about Cal Pac’s ROMAC Trivia Challenge, and Debbie has offered to co ordinate our table of ten for the evening.  Thursday 9^th of February 2012 at the Unity College Auditorium, 47 Lomond Crescent, Bellvista Estate, Caloundra West at 6.30 for 7.00pm. This will be a fun night as the leaflet shows and members of the Rotary Club of Caloundra will be helping ROMAC to continue bringing in Children from the Oceania Region for operations they cannot access in their own countries.

Hat Day for Mental Health, Council interested, need someone to co-ordinate

Titanic Social Night - 14th April - need someone to organize it

In the absence of a speaker, it was a good opportunity to discuss where we are as a Club, and Roger MC’d a SWOT analysis.  Unfortunately we ran out of time (apologies to Sargeant Alf)

Thanks Mark for typing up the results.  The exercise was most useful as a vehicle to investigate future directions for the Club.

Guest Speaker was a Club Forum

Roger conducted a SWOT analysis on the club:

Strengths	Weakness
• Pull together > cohesion • Well structured fun meetings, interesting speakers • Good district relations eg RYDA • Good to be part of RI with major projects eg polio, TRF • Members are the core, same goal > “on the same page” • Punch above our weight • Local projects • Gizo & intnl projects • Welcoming new members • Retirees that can work during the week • Regularly updated web site	• Insufficient members in the work force; time poor, lifestyle • Cost of Rotary, breakfast format? • Commitment of Rotary especially for new members • Meetings finish on time • Flim flam of Rotary
Opportunities	Threats
• Capturing younger generation, connect via other avenues • Friendship exchanges • Reduce breakfast cost, explore different approach, below $10 • Have alumuni of youth programs • Serve local, district & International communities	• RI & RDU fees • Competing interest for time

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Issue 24–17 January 2012

Meeting Commentary for 10 January 2012

Chair	Mark ward
Guest Speaker	Neil Costello
Guests	Helen Costello, Emma Larsen and Jan Conti from Darwin Sunrise Rotary Club
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Beleize
Make Ups
Apologies	Noel, Pam

Presidents Report: With president Pam away in Africa, President Elect Rodger will be doing the reports.

Welcome to visitors Jan Conti from RC Darwin Sunrise, Helen Costello, Emma & Keith

We are booked in to assist with a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day 2012 from 1:00am to 12:00.  Venue to be the Lighthouses.  Federal Member Hon Peter Slipper MP presiding.  Suggested collection for pizza delivery for lunch.

On a sad note I have received a letter of resignation from the Club from Robyn Schey

THE ROTARY CLUB OF NUNDAH INC.is celebrating 50 YEARS OF ROTARY SERVICE by LLOYD MACKAY PP, PHF We invite you to join us in this celebration  AT KEDRON WAVELL SERVICES CLUB COMMUNITY CENTRE Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside Saturday 11^th February 2012 6pm for 6.30pm  Cost $50 per head

We now have some  enquiries and application forms for RYLA 2012.

Next Board Meeting Jan the 16th at Bendigo Bank

Next weeks meeting will be a BBQ at Moffat Beach

(Mark - Mark Ward will send a map via Debbie)

Gerry Swan invited Rotarians to his birthday party on the 21st at 6:30

The Inner Wheel Club presents the Magic Millions Garden Party 11:30am Sat 14th Jan at 20 Sharyn Place Glasshouse Mountains.  RSVP 12th Jan to Par 5491 8201 or Lesley 5445 6119

European Economics explained

Some years ago a small rural town in Spain twinned with a similar town in Greece.

The Mayor of the Greek town visited the Spanish town.  When he saw the palatial mansion belonging to the Spanish mayor he wondered how he could afford such a house.

The Spaniard said; "You see that bridge over there.  The EU gave us a grant to build a two-lane bridge, but by building a single lane bridge with traffic lights at either end this house could be built".

The following year the Spaniard visited the Greek town. He was simply amazed at the Greek Mayor's house, gold taps, marble floors, it was marvelous.

When he asked how this could be afforded the Greek said; "You see that bridge over there?"

The Spaniard replied; "No."

Guest Speaker: Neil Costello was our guest speaker who gave us a “This is my life”.

Born in Mackay, and the family then moving to Cairns, Neil then found himself in Brisbane in 1950 and attending Brisbane State High where he joined a boys band and played cornet for a period of ten years. During this time Neil received a scholarship to study dentistry and this became his life work. Neil started his working career by working for the state government and in Maryborough he met and married his lovely wife Helen. They went to England for a year, came back to oz and opened a small practice in Tenterfield.

In 93/94 Neil joined Rotary and is an active member of this Rotary club.

Neil and Helen live in Caloundra with Neil enjoying golf, fishing, reading and his small garden.

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Issue 23–27 December2011

Meeting Commentary for 20 December 2011

Chair	Ian
Guest Speaker	None
Guests
International Toast	The Shawnee Rotary Club of Kansas
Make Ups	BBQ at Kings Beach
Apologies	Judy, Anne

A morning of fellowship was held for our meeting before Christmas

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Issue 22–20 December2011

Meeting Commentary for 13 December 2011

Chair	Margaret
Guest Speaker	Deborah Groves
Guests	Ann Kelly, Vicki Belcher, Deborah Groves
International Toast	Rotary Club of Putney
Make Ups	Board meeting, Mark ward has two international make ups
Apologies

President Pam’s Chit Chat: Good morning fellow Rotarian, lovely to have Vicki Belcher, and Anne Kelly with us this morning. A very special welcome to our Two special people, Deborah and Kia! Deborah we look very forward to hearing your update.

Christmas is fast approaching, a very busy time for most. Loved hearing that some of our members even held their family Christmas’s early. I am going to take a leaf out of their books next year. Might even get the whole family together on the same day!!!!!!!

We held a Board meeting last night with many new thoughts coming out of it!!!!!!

I have received a letter from a Rotarian in France, who is asking if any of our Rotarians would like to host their son who is 22, and a Rotaracter, for 2 or 3 months over their winter. I have sent it to you all in case someone is interested. They would love to reciprocate.

We are in the process of putting a CD together about our Club and the Sunshine Coast. We can then send it or give it to visitor to take back with them.

Our Bookfest dates for next year have been booked. So keep the 4^th, 5^th and 6^th October free.

Alan will have more to say on ‘Carols on Kings” and the Golf day. Also do not know if we have the dates for the first RYDA next year?

Helen will be back tomorrow, but asked me to let you know that the wine has arrived so you will all have it soon. Please if you have not paid for it could you direct debit to our Project acc. Or let Helen have a cheque or money.

I know Our Rotary Club is very special to all of us. But it needs all of us to put our hands up to do our bit to keep it that way. Please give thought to taking on a position on the Board or even let Roger know what area you would like to help in! I have had the wonderful support from my board and members, and know you all want to do the same for Roger.

Barry, Judy’s husband has to have a PET scan today and surgery next week. Please keep them in your thoughts.

Next week we will enjoy a Christmas fellowship breakfast.

Have a GREAT week, and look forward to seeing you all next week!

Same time, same place!!!!!!!

Guest Speaker: Deborah from Helping Hands gave us a very thorough update on what has been happening in Cambodia both before and after the worst floods in a decade that have occurred there recently.

Some interesting stats:

350 Toilets have been built

229 Have completed agriculture training

177 Are in the savings team

78 Have drip irrigation for their crops

2009 Bikes have been given out

91,000 Breakfasts have been served

Dates to remember:

18^th December: Carol’s on Kings.

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Issue 21–13 December2011

Meeting Commentary for 6 December 2011

Chair	Julianna
Guest Speaker	Bob McLean
Guests	Ann Kelly
International Toast	None
Make Ups	BBQ Bunnings: Alf, Judy, Gerry, Norm , Glenys, Col & Joan, Deb & Jef, Keith, Ron, Margaret ,Roger, Helen and Pam
Apologies	Alan, Ashley, Ann, Merv, Graham, Mark W, Mark S, Glenys,

President Pam’s Chit Chat: It was lovely to welcome everyone, especially Bob Mclean from Glasshouse, and Ann Kelly, who is hoping to join our club, to breakfast.

What a lovely social evening our Christmas Party turned out. Barry and Judy certainly made it a night to remember. Thanks again to both of them for all the work they put into it. It was lovely to see so many festive looking members, but Gerry certainly put us all to shame!

We had a very successful BBQ at Bunnings. Thank you to all those members that gave up their Sunday. It was nice to see almost $1000 go into our bank.

On a very cold, blowy Monday, a number of our Club members, joined members from Cal Pac, to welcome and enjoy fellowship and lunch with our District YEP students for this year, who were heading of on their Safari. To thank us they all sang us their version of the theme song from ‘ The Lion King’!

Bob Mclean, mentioned that their Club will also be donating to Mental Health, in Jim memory.

Just a reminder to the Board, we have a meeting this coming Monday night. 5.45pm at Bendigo Board Room.

This coming week it will be lovely to see Deborah and Kia again, and hear all the news from Cambodia! Remember partners always welcome!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week, and remember;

A GOAL WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A WISH!

Guest Speaker: Rotarian Bob Mclean from the Rotary Club of Glasshouse, gave us a very, very informative, but also very humorous talk at times, on Prostate Cancer, and how early detection can save your life.

The latest data shows that in 2010 almost 20,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer. Tragically more than 3,300 men died as a direct cause of this disease.

Prostate cancer is potentially curable if detected and treated while still confined to the prostrate gland. Early detection can be achieved via the PSA blood test and the rectal examination(DRE)

He could not stress enough for every man over 50 to be tested.

Dates to remember:

18^th December: Carol’s on Kings.

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Issue 20–30 November 2011

Meeting Commentary for 23 November 2011

Chair	Merv
Guest Speaker	Kerryn Jones
Guests	Les Pontin
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Macau, China
Make Ups	Helen
Apologies	Ashley, Graeme, Glennys, Ian, Allan, Judy, Lauren and Roger

President Pam’s Chit Chat: Once again a noisy, happy Breakfast on Tuesday! It was lovely to have Les Ponting with us from Cal Pac and my son Charles.

One can see Christmas is on its way with many of our members taking a break before the silly season!

There was not that much to report, except our Christmas Party, which is to be held at Judy’s this weekend.

Our Bunning’s BBQ on the 4^th, and the lunch for the Exchange students on the 5^th Dec. We will also be at ‘Carols on Kings’ on the 18^th.

Helen would like all Wine orders to her by the end of the month at the latest!

Les Ponting, has asked us to support their ROMAC project next year. They are once again holding a Trivia night.

Please remember there will be no breakfast next week.

Barry has a surprise guest speaker on the 6^th Dec, and Deborah Groves and her beautiful son Kai will be with us on the 13^th! On the 20^TH we are having a social club morning. Please remember we would love any partner to join us any time!

A thought for this week! (Let’s see how many read it!)

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace!”

Guest Speaker: Councilor Kerryn Jones gave us an enlightening talk about the direction the Sunshine Coast Regional is heading with their Corporate Plan for 2009-2014. The plan is the blueprint for the future of this region. It outlines the emerging priorities and key strategies that they will pursue to help achieve their vision of becoming Australia’s most sustainable region-vibrant, green and diverse.

Dates to remember:

26Nov: Christmas Party at Judy’s

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Issue 19–23 November 2011

Meeting Commentary for 016 November 2011

Chair	Alf
Guest Speaker	Gordon Watson and Trevor Taylor
Guests	David and Christine Fraser, Kevin Curd, Tony Tizzard, Arie and Janice Geerlofs, Wally and Jan Hannan
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Raipur Cosmopolitan, India
Make Ups	Merv
Apologies	Ashley

President Pam’s Chit Chat:

What a lovely but touching meeting we had this morning! It was a very full program and I thank Alf for doing such a wonderful job in the Chair.

I would once again like to say a big welcome to our newest member David and his wife Christine. Hope we share many happy times with you both.

Our meeting was much enriched by the visit of so many visiting Rotarians from Christchurch who are still doing it tough there, and friends from Cal Pac.

I know we all appreciated Gordon Watson’s heart felt but humour filled talk on their trip to Gizo and Jim’s last days. It was also very special to have Trevor Taylor to fill us in on the work that was accomplished there by the team.

Please let Helen have your Wine orders, and please let me have numbers for the Christmas Party ASAP if you have not filled in the list. Alan would love a few more on the late shift for Bunning’s on the 4^th Dec and come join the Rotary Exchange Safari students for lunch on the 5^th.

One of our visitors made a nice remark this morning. He was commenting on the noise, and then added “But a noisy Club is always a happy, fun filled Club! That’s why we always come visit!”

A thought to take with you for the week:

Attitudes are contagious….

Is yours worth catching?

Guest Speaker: Gordon Watson and Trevor Taylor both gave us an exceptional talk on the work that has been going on over in Gizo along with Gordons moving testament of Jim. With no water, roads, paramedics and hospitals and only vegetable gardening, coconuts and fishing as the main revenue for the people, it must be a tough life and the help through Trevor and Rotary must certainly be a help to them that we probably still don’t understand fully.

Dates to remember:

26Nov: Christmas Party at Judy’s

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Issue 18–16 November 2011

Meeting Commentary for 08 November 2011

Chair	Helen
Guest Speaker	Jacob and Emma
Guests	Jacob Victorin and Emma Emma larsen
International Toast	The Rotary Club of St Matthews SC
Make Ups	Board meeting, Norm’s wine drive
Apologies	Ashley

President’s Report: Welcome to everyone and I would also like to thank Jacob, exchange student from Sweden and Emma for being here this morning. I am not sure if we will see them again before they take off on their Safari’s, so would just like to take this opportunity to wish them well on their trips and do hope you both have a wonderful time.

I also have wonderful news on another front. PP Helen has agreed to be Assistant Governor for our District, in our area, for next year. We are thrilled and wish you everything of the best for next year.

Wasn’t last Tuesday a fun day? A BIG thank you goes to Noel for organizing a very successful Melbourne Cup sweep.

Another great Wine Tasting was enjoyed at Norm’s this past weekend. Norm does such a great job, we have booked him again next year!

Helen or Norm, I am sure will have more on the wine orders later.

As David Fraser is unwell this week, we will be inducting him Next Tuesday. Also next week Gordon Watson from Cal Pac., who was with Jim in Gizo, has asked for a few minutes, to tell us a little about their short time up there.

I would like our Club to donate $1000 to Rotary Health in memory of Jim.

Polio Plus, has been in the news lately, and a member of our Caloundra community passed away last week, wanting donations to Rotary Polio Plus in lieu of flowers. We have already had donations.

Please make a note that we will not meet for breakfast on the 29^th. Instead we hope to have as many as possible at our Xmas function, at Judy’s home on the 26^{th of} this month. It will be a great social evening with our partners.

An email will go out soon with all detail.

We will also close for the Christmas break. We will have no meetings on the 27^th Dec and 3^rd Jan.

Alan, has a roster for our Bunnings BBQ on the 4^th Dec, as well as ‘Carols on Kings’ but will leave it to him to fill you all in.

Guest Speaker: Jacob (sweedish exchange student) gave us a very interesting talk about his home country along with pictures, and Emma (Danish exchange student) gave us an update on what she has been doing while in Australia.

Dates to remember:

26Nov: Christmas Party at Judy’s

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Issue 17–8 November 2011

Meeting Commentary for 01 November 2011

Chair	Noel
Guest Speaker	None: Soapbox
Guests	Emma,David Fraser Glasshouse Mountains, Warren McLaughlan
International Toast	Rotary Club of Grimstad,Norway
Make Ups
Apologies	Ashley

President’s Report: Lovely to be home again, only sad that we have lost one of our most colourful and loved members.

Jim will be missed by us all and I know it has not been an easy time for everyone.

I would just like to thank all those that stepped in to ease and help where they could. A special thanks to Merv, Julianna, Helen and Alf.

I found a number of letters of condolence to our Club on my computer when I got back. They were from Angela Griffin and Mike, Ian Ruffles, (President of Samford Valley Rotary, one of their members Philipa Bensley was part of the RAWCS team with Jim.) Ross Anderson, (President of Kawana Waters Club) and Phil Whyte (District Governor District 9750)

Thank you too, Roger for standing in while I was away.

Just a few things before we enjoy our Melbourne cup morning!

While I have been away the Club has still been very busy. Thanks to those who helped with the BBQ.

The tranquillity garden looks well cared for again, and everyone has done a great job selling Melbourne Cup ticket.

I thought I would just arrive to help sell the last tickets at Bulcock Markets, but when I got there was told, Alan had been and left as all tickets had been sold. Please see that Noel has all your money!

Noel, thank you for organizing our Melbourne Cup Sweep this year, I know it has not been easy, with many of normal venues unavailable!

Merv, has very kindly offered to take over as Treasurer. Alf will be standing in for Ron as Membership director for 3 months, as Ron will be absent for most of that time.

We have unfortunately had a letter of resignation from Ian Davidson.

I am still catching up, but hope our wine tasting is still this Friday night? And our Bunnings BBQ on the 4^th December?

All Board members, do not forget that next Monday night is our Nov Board meeting.

I have always known I belonged to a very special Club but was once again reminded of it these last two weeks.

Guest Speaker: None this week, instead a soapbox was conducted with speakers within the club

Dates to remember:

4Nov: Wine Tasting at Norms, 26Nov: Christmas Party at Judy’s

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Issue 16–1 November 2011

Meeting Commentary for 25 October 2011

Chair	Judy
Guest Speaker	Barry
Guests	James Tisdell Brighton Vic, David Fraser Glasshouse Mountains.
International Toast
Make Ups	RYDA, Tranquility Garden, SCU, and others
Apologies	Pam, Mark S, Helen, Ashley

A slide show of Jim ran during our beakfast

President’s Report:

PE Roger gave the report and thanked members for their efforts during the last week for RYDA, selling Melbourne Cup tickets and for the working bee at Tranquility Garden. The club needs a BBQ organizer and called for a volunteer. Roger read out a card we had received from CalPac passing on their club’s sympathy in Jim’s passing.

Merv also thanked the RYDA volunteers and gave an update from Jim’s autopsy where the cause of death was a blocked artery.

Ann followed with a nice tribute to Jim.

Ian sought our views on a visit to Parliament House on 17 November.

Norm advised that it was Mens health week and reminded us on the importance of regular checkups.

Genta advised that the VTT trip to Japan has been postponed until February.

Noel does not want to see any Melbourne Cup tickets returned ~ just show him the money. Seriously he needs all the help he can get to sell the tickets as our venues have been severely restricted this year.

Guest Speaker:

The club enjoyed hearing from Barry and his life and career. From being a bookmaker, restaurateur, winemaker, working for Hilton in various counties, but all this worldly excitement ended once he had visited the sunshine coast and fell in love with the place. After moving here Barry applied for a job at Rydges and the rest is history.

Dates to remember:

Sell Melbourne Cup tickets at Bulcock St Markets, 4Nov: Wine Tasting at Norms, 17Nov: visit to Parliament house, 26Nov: Christmas Party at Judy’s

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Issue 15–25 October 2011

Meeting Commentary for 18 October 2011

Chair	Roger
Guest Speaker	None
Guests	James Tisdell Brighton Vic, David Fraser Glasshouse Mountains.
International Toast	Fellowship breakfast
Make Ups
Apologies	Ashley,

Jim Adam

A fellowship breakfast was held after hearing that the night before we had lost Jim while over in Gizo doing what he loved, helping others.

With his colourful clothing and mis-matched socks, Jim was a man not to be missed, but he will be.

As you know, a group had travelled as part of Trevor Taylor's team to the Solomons to continue Trevor's great work.  Apparently Jim had a massive heart attack/stroke at Gizo after his first day's work and couldn't be revived.

Jim was such a life force in our club: colourful, vibrant and such a wonderful worker in all club activities.  He will be sadly missed by all our members and always remembered.

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Issue 14–18 October 2011

Meeting Commentary for 11 October 2011

Chair	Mark ward
Guest Speaker	Rino Canto
Guests	Emma, James Tisdell Brighton Vic, David Fraser Glasshouse Mountains and guest speaker Rino Canto.
International Toast	The Copenhagen International Rotary Club
Make Ups	Bookfest workers, Ryda, Barry Stack, Board meeting
Apologies	Ashley, Ian and Ron

President’s Report: Another successful 2 days of RYDA and a very busy and very successful Bookfest. After all expenses have been taken off we should make a nice profit.

Would like to thank Mark Siegle for the donation of 4, 2way Radios for the use at Ryda. I know they will be much used and very appreciated. Roger would like a working bee at the tranquillity garden the following Saturday the 22^nd .

Our next big Project will be our Melbourne cup sweep. Please start selling your tickets!

Ian is working on Community service awards.

Emma has now moved in with Merv and Anne, and still seems to be enjoying her life here in Australia!

The order form for our Wine is now on our website. Please start putting the word out to friends, family and Business people you know.

Guest Speaker: Mr Rino Canto, general manager of Rydges Oasis Resort, Sunshine Coast gave us a very interesting talk on his life and how he has become general manager of Rydges. Rino also gave us an insight on the running of a major resort.

Dates to remember:

October: 15^th Oct – BBQ, 19^th Oct – RYDA, 22^nd Oct- Working bee – Tranquility Garden, 23^rd Oct -Sell Melbourne Cup tickets at Bulcock Markets , 30^th Oct – Sell Melbourne Cup tickets at Bulcock Markets

November: 1^st Nov- Melbourne cup day!, 4^th Nov - Wine tasting evening, 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

December: 4^th Dec – Bunnings BBQ, 5^th Organise lunch for the Exchange Student Safari with Caloundra Pacific, No Rotary 27^th Dec & 3^rd Jan.

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Issue 13–11 October 2011

Meeting Commentary for 4 October 2011

Chair	Pam
Guest Speaker	None-Club Forum
Guests	Emma,
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Niagara on the Lake
Make Ups	Bookfest workers
Apologies	Ashley, Lauren and Roger

President’s Report: Club Forum.

Topics discussed: RYDA, Tranquility Garden, Melbourne Cup sweep, Bunnings BBQ, Bookfest, Our golf day and the Wine Drive.

Dates to remember.

October: 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

December: 5^th Organise lunch for the Exchange Student Safari with Caloundra Pacific.

Guest Speaker: None this week due to Club forum.

Jim: DVD’s are still needed for schools for the upcoming trip to Gizo. The 11^th of October is also National Bike ride day.

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Issue 12– 04 October 2011

Meeting Commentary for 27 September 2011

Chair	Ron
Guest Speaker	Aaron Cantor
Guests	Emma, Sofie’, Darron Shields, Noel and Rod
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Sandakan, India
Make Ups	Lauren, bookfest workers and Gerry
Apologies	Ashley

President’s Report: A reminder to everyone, if they are available, to put their names down for bookfest duties and also for help with RYDA this coming Tuesday and Wednesday.

Dates to remember.

October: 4^th, 5^th RYDA. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

Guest Speaker: Aaron Cantor, who is in Australia on a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship for twelve months gave us a very interesting talk on his background and his home state of Pennsylvania, USA and his observations of the differences between the USA and Australia. Aaron is doing some very interesting research and the moment with a particular plant species and its properties as a cancer drug particularly against melanoma.

Jim: DVD’s are still needed for schools for the upcoming trip to Gizo. The 11^th of October is also National Bike ride day.

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Issue 11– 27 September 2011

Meeting Commentary for 20 September 2011

Chair	Darry
Guest Speaker	Wayne Poole
Guests	David Fraser
International Toast	Rotary club of Kampala was the first rotary club of Uganda chartered 20^th May 1957.
Make Ups	Pam , Merv, Helen
Apologies	Col, Lauren, Gerry and Robyn

President’s Report: With Bookfest getting closer by the day we need volunteers to help with moving and setting up of the books and help from all will be greatly accepted. Poster have been made and could business’s place them in their windows.

Next week is our membership breakfast if anyone would like to bring a guest.

Dates to remember.

September: 27^th Membership breakfast.

October: 4^th, 5^th RYDA. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

Guest Speaker: Mr Wayne Poole from Australia Zoo. Australia Zoo burst into action in 1992 when the Crocodlie Hunter, Steve Irwin and his wife Terri took over the management of the zoo. Established in 1970 by the Irwin family, Australia Zoo is continuing to build Steve’s dream, and this the best time to come check out the size of it. Australia Zoo continues each day to build Steve’s dream. “As Wild As Life Gets.”

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Issue 10– 20 September 2011

Meeting Commentary for 13 September 2011

Chair	Pam
Guest Speaker	Shannon Hungerford (Meridan) & Angie Descovich (CSHS)
Guests	Emma Larsen, Shannon and Sharon Hungerford, David Fraser and Angie Descovich
International Toast	Founded in 1988, the Rotary Club of Cardiff Bay is one of eight Rotary clubs in the city of Cardiff, the capitol of Wales.
Make Ups
Apologies

President’s Report: A special welcome to Shannon Hungerford and Angie Descovich our two students going to RYPEN. ROTARY YOUTH PROGRAM OF ENRICHMENT.
This Saturday we need 3 or 4 Four Wheel-drives to go up to Coolum, we need to pick up books. We have to be there about 1.30pm. Can anybody help? Please see Ian Belcher for details.

Last week we had the wonderful news that Genta had been chosen to lead the team to Japan. Through Alf we also nominated Leanne Stone from Nambour. Even though she may now be sponsored by Nambour Rotary, we are thrilled to learn she has been chosen as one of the team.
4 Weeks to our bookfest! Only with as much help as we can get over those 3 days can we make it a success. Please try and keep those days free if you can. I will be sending a roster around next week.
We will also need helpers at RYDA on the 4^th & 5^th Oct.

Dates to remember.

September: 27^th Membership breakfast.

October: 4^th, 5^th RYDA. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

Guest Speaker: Shannon Hungerford (Meridan) & Angie Descovich (CSHS) from the RYPEN programme.

RYPEN aims to provide young people aged 14 to 17 years with the opportunity to develop their leadership potential, alongside their peers in a supportive environment. RYPEN encourages awardees to explore their ideas in problem solving, team and group activities, and gain experiences that will assist them in forming their own values and moral standards. As a part of this, RYPEN is about building confidence and developing skills to cope in a range of situations.

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Issue 9– 13 September 2011

Meeting Commentary for 6 September 2011

Chair	Pam
Guest Speaker	Carloyn Krueger
Guests	District Governor Carolyn Krueger, husband Egon Krueger and David Fraser (guest of Jim)
International Toast	Rotary Club of Tunisie
Make Ups	Bookfest working bee, Ryder (Jim & Pam) Board Meeting and “Oceania Odyssey” 22/8 Helen
Apologies	Mark S. Graham, Rudy, Merv & Ron

President’s Report:

Pam welcomed our DG Carolyn and other guests.

Items discussed at the board meeting:-

Dragons Abreast Friday/Saturday

Ian is working on Pride of Workmanship and a visit to Australia Zoo combined with

Glasshouse Club.

Two students nominated for RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) will be at our meeting next week.

27^th Sept. Membership Breakfast.

Wine drive is coming up and our Bookfest is only one month away.

Noel and Norm are celebrating birthdays this week.

Dates to remember.

September:. 9^th,10^th Dragons Abreast. 27^th Membership breakfast.

October: 4^th, 5^th RYDA. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

Guest Speaker:

DG Carolyn – Her thought for the day “Rotary gives ordinary people the opportunity to be extra ordinary”.

DG Carolybn and Egon have just returned from a trip to visit clubs in Nauru, the Solomon Islands and PNG. Carolyn shared some of their experiences and the wonderful work being undertaken by clubs in these countries. She is hopeful to have the Presidents of the 11 clubs in PNG, 2 in the Solomons and 2 in Nauru at our next Rotary Conference.

Her challenge to each member this morning was to think about serving beyond our Club level and get involved with a District Committee.

Ron

August is our membership drive month and there will be a membership breakfast on the 27^th of September.

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Issue 8– 6 September 2011

Meeting Commentary for 30 August 2011

Chair	Lauren Reinstra
Guest Speaker	Emma Larsen
Guests	Bernie Strong, Marion Nye, Barbara Demetriou, Peter & Kay Farrell, Sue Brumpton, Heather Siddons (Glasshouse Mountains), Will Waterford (Caloundra Pacific ADG) and Gerard Bowman past Rotarian.
International Toast	Kiev Multinational Rotary club which was chartered in June of 2006.
Make Ups
Apologies	Allan and Margaret

President’s Report: A special welcome to members from Glasshouse and Bathurst and a big welcome again to Emma.

We will soon be losing Jim and Rudy for a few weeks. Hope they enjoy themselves!

On the 9^th & 10^th we will be holding BBQ’s for The Dragons Abreast Nationals. Do hope as many of you as possible can help on the two days,

This Thursday we will be holding another Bookfest working bee. Hope many of you can make it. Soon I will be looking for a hand to pick up 2 loads of books from Bli Bli and Buderim.

Next Tuesday we will have our District Governor Carolyn Krueger with us, so please be here. I am sure it will be a very fun packed meeting meeting.

At the end of the Month, Ron with the help of some our members will be organizing a “Membership Breakfast.

Please help them by forwarding names of people that you feel would make good Rotarians. I would love to see at least 1 name from each member.

Also please remember Ron is looking for our Rotary Down Under’s from this month.

Dates to remember.

September: 6^th DG official visit. 9^th,10^th Dragons Abreast. 27^th Membership breakfast.

October: 4^th, 5^th RYDA. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker this week was Emma Larsen our Rotary exchange student from Denmark. Fluent in eight languages Emma gave us a superb presentation and left everyone feeling so proud and in awe of this sixteen year old young lady.

Show jumping, dressage and a champion dancer are as well as teaching equestrian are some of her talents. We are fortunate to have her in our midst for twelve months.

Ron

August is our membership drive month and there will be a membership breakfast on the 27^th of September.

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Issue 7– 30 August 2011

Meeting Commentary for 23 August 2011

Chair	Ashley Dent
Guest Speaker	Alf Muller
Guests	Emma Larsen
International Toast	The Rotary club of Onchan in the Isle of Mann is the second youngest amoung the five clubs on the island having received its charter on 21 February 1997.
Make Ups	Jim, Margaret, Julianna, Lauren, Mark ward, bookfest working bee
Apologies	Allan, Barry and Col

President’s Report: Ian, Roger and their helpers certainly picked a beautiful morning last week for our 1^st Vocational visit to the lighthouse. Thank you for organizing it. A donation has been given to the Friends of the lighthouse to help them towards their costs.

We sneaked a successful working bee in on the books, just before the weather changed. Thanks to all!

Genta we wish you all the best for Wednesday, Genta goes down to Brisbane tomorrow for his interview for Leader of the VTT team (Vocational Team Training) going to Japan. I am sure it will go very well.

We have been asked to provide a BBQ for the spectators at the Dragon’s Abreast Nationals to be held at Lake Kawana on the 9^th and 10^th September.

I had a phone call from DG Carolyn to let me know that PRIP Sir Clem Renouf was moving to the Gold Coast and so would be leaving our District. She wanted permission to donate $100 from each Club on our behalf as a farewell gift to him. The $100 from each Club is to be donated to Polio Plus in his honour.

Dates to remember.
August: 30^th Emma to speak at club.

September: 6^th DG official visit. 9^th,10^th Dragons Abreast. 27^th Membership breakfast.

October: 4^th, 5^th RYDA. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

Guest Speaker: Alf Muller presented a talk centered around  his family's furniture which is now on display at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of  their current Vienna Art  & Design Exhibition which is their main Exhibition in the Gallery's 150 th Year.

 By coincidence last Sunday 21/8/11,ABC 1 ran a 13 minute segment on their Art Nation program dealing with the Vienna Art Exhibition and  including the Gallia family's furniture and paintings.Alf's family (the Langers) and their cousins (the Gallias) were both forced to flee from Vienna in 1939 when Hitler marched into Austria.

By Googling "ABC TV Art Nation 21/08/2011 Vienna Exhibition" , you can download the 13 minute section relating to the Exhibition. For those who can get to Melbourne,the Exhibition remains on display until 9th October 2011.

This is the link to the website:

http://www.abc.net.au/arts/video/tv_program/ARTNATION.htm?pid=player2&src=rtmp://cp44823.edgefcs.net/ondemand/flash/tv/streams/artsportal/artnation_11_vienna_art_and_design_hi.flv&title=Art%20Nation%20-%20Vienna:%20Art%20and%20Design&autostart=true#videoTop

Directors’ Reports:

Gerry

Caloundra Pacific Rotary has their golf day on the 11^th September and we need more to make a team. Also needed are any DVD’s you may have spare so they can be taken over to Gizo for their fundraising nights.

Ron

August is our membership drive month and there will be a membership breakfast on the 27^th of September.

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Issue 6– 23 August 2011

Meeting Commentary for 16 August 2011

There was no meeting this week.
Instead we had a BBQ Breakfast at Caloundra’s two historical lighthouses.

Lighthouses, as technical achievements, purpose built landmarks and symbols of hope have a special fascination. Amazing stories abound involving the lighthouses, their keepers and the mariners and ships guided by the lights

Lighthouses were vital to the safety of shipping in the late 19^th and 20^th centuries. There were a number of incidents and not all stories have a happy ending.

Caloundra Head’s juxtaposition of two lighthouses from 1896 and 1968 span the era during which lighthouses reigned supreme on the Australian coast.

Issue 5– 16 August 2011

Meeting Commentary for 09 August 2011

Chair	Alan Bethune
Guest Speaker	Ross Carlyon
Guests	Ken McMeekan,Morwell Ron Reid, Camberwell. Emma Larsen
International Toast	The Kettering Rotary Club, which was formally organized on December 18, 1963. There were thirty three charter members that began Kettering Rotary.
Make Ups	Board meeting, Tranquility gardens and those at the book working bee.
Apologies	Merv, Darryl,Neil, Mark ward

President’s Report: Our club helped run two very successful RYDA days. Last Monday we all enjoyed a wonderful social evening with many of our partners while entertaining the overseas members of IMFR. An informal book sorting was held by a few hard working group last Thursday morning. Please put the word out to friends that we are looking for any good books they would like to donate.

Last Thursday, Genta, Alf and I finalized a wonderful application to VTT, as Genta put his hat in the ring to go as leader of the group to Japan. We all wish him well.

We have again been asked by “Dragons Abreast” to give them a hand. They are holding national at Kawana on the 9^th and 10^th of September and we are finding out more on what help they need.

This Sunday is the district’s Membership Forum at Caboolture from 9am until 1pm and we are looking for people to attend.

Dates to remember.
August: 16^th Lighthouse visit. 18^th Working bee bookfest. 30^th Emma to speak at club.

September: 6^th DG official visit. 9^th,10^th Dragons Abreast. 27^th Membership breakfast.

October: 4^th, 5^th RYDA. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Bookfest. 19^th RYDA

November: 12^th Bunnings BBQ.

Guest Speaker: The guest speaker this week was Ross Carlyon from Strength Potential, which is a non-profit organization that exists to help people reach their full potential through strength based assistance. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Strength potential has begun positively impacting individuals and non-profit organisations such as service clubs, churches and schools within that region and beyond.

Directors’ Reports:

Lauren

National Youth Science Forum: Unfortunately both students from Currimundi and Matthew Flinders have been unsuccessful at District Selections for the NYSF program.

RYPEN: The Club has two applicants, Shannon Hungerford and Angie Descovich who are both Caloundra residents, being held 27^th 28^th August at Luther Heights. A cheque for $450 has been sent to the chair.

Gerry

Caloundra Pacific Rotary has their golf day on the 11^th September and we need more to make a team.

Roger

Tranquility Gardens is going well with the water feature finished along with the privacy screen.

Ron

August is our membership drive month and there will be a membership breakfast on the 27^th of September.

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Issue 4– 01 August 2011

Meeting Commentary for 26.07.2011

Chair	Rudy Goosem
Guest Speaker	Darron Shields
Guests	Ken McMeekan,Morwell Jeff and Lorraine Howarth, Wellington Pt, Trevor Hudson, Albany Creek, Ron Reid, Camberwell.
International Toast	None. Mark S arrived late.
Make Ups	Keith, Col, Alan, Pam, Norm, Ian B, Merv, Judy, Margaret, Alf, Gerry, Harry, Ann, Neil and Lauren
Apologies	None

President’s Report: It has been a busy last week with our BBQ at USQ with thanks to Jim and our crew of happy helpers who worked tirelessly. Next week our meeting will be Monday evening with a BBQ at Leach Park at which our Rotary exchange student Emma Larsen will be attending.

Guest Speaker: The guest speaker this week was Darron Shields from the Paraplegic Benefit Fund. Darron enlightened us on “Life Beyond Bugger” Whether it’s an earthquake, accident or illness leading to a serious spinal cord injury, life doesn’t always track according to our master plan and we find ourselves quietly muttering “bugger”, didn’t plan on this! Or did we?

What a positive and energetic person Darron is and although your life can be changed in a split second that doesn’t mean that there is nothing left. The PBF’s goals are Friendships, Partnerships, and relationships.

Directors’ Reports:

Lauren

Our exchange student Emma will be staying with Ron for the next three months and her first day of school here starts today.

Gerry

Caloundra Pacific Rotary has invited us to participate in their golf day on the 11^th of September. We need to put a team together and swing on into this. Fore….

Roger

The next working tranquility gardens working bee will be this Saturday at 9am.

Ron

August is our membership drive month and there will be a membership breakfast on the 27^th of September.

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Issue 3– 26 July 2011

Meeting Commentary for 19.07.11

Chair	Ian Belcher
Guest Speaker	Peter Hovey
Guests	Ken McMeekan from the Rotary club of Morewell
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Nicaragua was chartered in September 1993 with twenty five members and currently has twenty one members.
Make Ups
Apologies	Lauchan Pope, lauren Rienstra

President’s Report: President Pam thanked all involved in the boxing and removal of books from Karingal with one hundred and eighty boxes done in an hour and a half and also a big thanks to Graeme for the use of his trailer. There was also a big thank you to Judy for sausages and bread at our bbq’s. Ann Hill has also offered extra storage for our books, thank you. Trevor Taylor from the Gizo area of the Solomon Islands had sent us an email which was read out.

Guest Speaker: The guest speaker this week was Peter Hovey the district manager for census. Peter gave us some interesting stats such as the first Australian national census was carried out in 1911. Our next census is on August 9^th 2011 with the first release of census data in June of 2012, the second release in October 2012 with the third release in early 2013. Peter explained that the census was primarily to count people and dwellings and to provide data in usable and high quality ways.

Directors’ Reports:

Jim

Jim asked that volunteers are still needed for BBQ duties for orientation days at USC and also handed out a photocopy page of “how not to get lost” at the USC.

Allan

Many thanks to all for helping with the next RYDA day and that all is organized and asked for an early finish to next week’s meeting so as to get to RYDA on time

Roger

The next working tranquility gardens working bee will be the thirtieth of July.

Anne

Barry McAllister has not been well and had paid him a visit.

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Issue 2 – 19 July 2011

Meeting Commentary for 12.07.11

Chair	Darryl Laing
Guest Speaker	Mark ward
Guests	Ken McMeekan from the Rotary club of Morewell
International Toast	The Rotary Club of Bangalore came into existence on 5^th June 1943 and celebrates its 77^th year in 2011 still going strong with 229 members.
Make Ups
Apologies	Ian Nye, Barry Stack

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President’s Report: President Pam reminded us that books are still to be picked up from Karingal and asked for volunteers especially with 4 wheel drives and trailers with many thanks to Graeme Baker for volunteering a trailer. We also need more help on our BBQ at orientation days 19/20/21^st of July at the USC. Pesident Pam also wished past president Helen all the best for a well deserved holiday as Helen leaves us and jets off on Sunday.

Guest Speaker: The guest speaker this week was our own Mark ward who spoke and showed us videos in the progress of Rotary Internationals quest to rid the world of polio. With only one percent of the world still left to conquer it will still be a long road and our thanks and praises to those who work tirelessly behind the scenes and who have got us this far and will win the battle against polio Mark also thanked Robyn for the wonderful job she did on the powerpoint presentation of past president Helen’s year. Click on the link to view Mark’s video again. http://youtu.be/hbivoKXy04A http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/

Directors’ Reports:

Jim

Jim asked that volunteers are still needed for BBQ duties for orientation days at USC.

Allan

Allan is still looking also for more people to help with the RYDA days. These start at 8am, take about an hour to set up and generally run until 1pm. As well as the RYDA programs on the 26th & 27th July this year we have 3 more programs to run in October - the 4th, 5th & 9th of October 2011.

Lauren

With only two weeks to before Emma Larsen, our exchange student from Denmark arrives, Lauren took time out to share with us the top ten things about Denmark. Lauren is also looking for people to help bake cakes for the up coming RYDA days.

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Issue 1 – 12 July 2011

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Meeting Commentary for 05.07.11

Chair	Pam
Guest Speaker	Club Forum
Guests	Nil
International Toast	Kingston Jamaica. Chartered on 18.6.1959 with 30 members. Today coincides with the 38^th anniversary of the making of the movie “Live & Let Die” which was filmed in Jamaica.
Make Ups	Board Meeting: Pam Helen Roger Deborah Jim Mark Gerry Lauren Ron Graham Ann. Tranquility Garden: Neil Ron Norm Roger National Youth Science Forum: Jim & Lauren
Apologies	Ian B. Lachlan, Julianna, Alan

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Club Forum:

President Pam thanked members for making changeover such a success. The year commenced with a board meeting on Monday 4^th and plans for the year discussed. If any member sees a special need in the community where we may be able to assist, please let Pam know.

Dates to remember:-

14^th July Bookfest working bee – further details next Tuesday

Bookfest is on 6/7/8^th Oct. Pam to do flyers and Darryl & Iain to co-ordinate weekly pick ups

16^th July Tranquillity Garden working bee 9am

19/20/21^st July Orientation Days USC – BBQ’s – Jim to send roster around

26/27^th July RYDA – Members have nominated but if you would like to assist please contact Alan Bethune.

2^nd August Meeting transferred to Mon 1Aug for a BBQ for IMFR. Cost $20 for BBQ & a glass/two of wine.

16^th August Vocational visit – Signal Station (New lighthouse)

1^st Nov Melbourne Cup – Noel Begley to organise Cup tickets sales etc.

2012 Golf Day – Alan will advise of date in due course.

Wine Drive – DG Carolyn to do flyer and surrounding clubs will be part of the drive.

Norm to host wine tasting late September.

Lauren (New Generations):

Emma Larsen our exchange student from Denmark, will be arriving on the 22^nd July. The first meeting she will be attending will be the BBQ on the 1^st Aug. and she will do a presentation to our club on the 30^th Aug.

A little bit of background on Emma.

Emma comes from Glostrup in Denmark and is sponsored by Karlslunde Rotary Club.

Her Father Ulrik is a developing manager and Mother Rikke is a teacher. She is the eldest of three children with a sister 12 and brother 6. She loves to go horse riding and enjoys dancing. Emma has also had a part time job in a supermarket at Glostrup. She is looking forward to her exchange and improving her English.

RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) Camp 26-28 August in Coolum

We also have two students attending the National Youth Science Forum, Rachael Hill from Matthew Flinders College and Brittany Collins Meridan State College.

Ron (Membership):

Looking for new members and also to look after our current members. Ann will take on the role of Welfare Officer. Displays will be organised for shopping centres and a meeting on 27^th September will be held to encourage new members to join Rotary.

Graham (Public Relations):

Working with all forms of media spreading the work Rotary does in the community.

Gerry (International): A request has been sent through to donate stationery for a school in Gizo. Gerry encouraged members to go to Gizo with any upcoming projects. Also D.I.K. require volunteers for sorting and a group from this Club will be organised to go down in due course.

Roger for Ian (Vocational): First vocational visit of the year is to the Signal Station Canberra Terrace on the 16 Aug

Each month has a theme and Pam is looking for each board member to arrange a speaker for their portfolio. She also suggested that a roster be drawn up to meet and greet our visitors each meeting.

Changeover

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Meeting Commentary for 1.07.11

Chair	Alf
Guest Speaker	N/A
Guests	Past District Governors – Nevell McPhee, Bruce Johnston, Michael Gregory, MP’s Mark McArdle & Jarrod Bleijie, Past Presidents Kevin Curd (Cal Pac) Brian Reith (Cal Pac) George Mackenzie (Glasshouse), partners, friends and fellow Rotarians
International Toast	Bruce Johnston PDG PP PHF – Response DG Carolyn Krueger PP PHF
Make Ups
Apologies

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President’s Report:

Helen gave her final report for the year and presented the annual report 2010-11. She touched on the fund raising events, club activities and social outings for the year as well as the assistance given to both local and overseas organisations. It has been another good year for our Club. A very successful Golf Day, the Bookfest, construction of the Tranquillity Garden, a great variety of guest speakers and good vocational visits has ensured not only retaining our members but an increase in membership. Helen thanked her Board and all club members for making this a successful year. She passed on her best wishes to incoming President, Pam, to the new Board and supporting committees.

Helen presented 100% Attendance Awards to six members:-

Jim Adam, Ian Belcher, Alf Muller, Ann Rattle, Roger Todd and Mark Ward

Lauren Rienstra and Jim Adam were awarded Paul Harris Fellows

Induction of new President:

District Governor Carolyn Krueger inducted Pam who then introduced her new board members.

Pam spoke on the theme for 2011-12 “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity” and assured all members it will be an interesting year with a few surprises along the way.

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Everything from the Atmosphere at the start of the evening to the Zing still buzzing by the end, made for a very successful changeover. The presentation of PHF’s to Lauren and Jim, induction of our new President Pam, the service and food by Rydges staff, of course the flowers and finishing touch’s and catching up with old friends, were just a few of the highlights.

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Object of Rotary.
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster

First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.

Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

Third. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.

Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the idea of service.

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