Reel for 6th August 2013

Rotary meeting 30/07/13

Chair: Ian

Desk: Neil
Introduction: Genta
Visiting Rotarians: Ken McMeeken and Jan Conti
Apologies: Helen, Merv, Stuart, Judy, Ann and Norm

Ian opened the meeting by acting the “school teacher “ chastising Pauline for disruptive behaviour, the irony of the situation is Pauline of course is a retired teacher and no doubt his actions will be committed to her memory and will come back to bite him!

We had an email from Kevin Curd, coordinator Joint Rotary Clubs RYDA, thanking all Rotarians for donating 80 volunteer days towards RYDA, in particular Alf, Neil, Ann, Noel, Col, Lauren, Pam, Deborah, Stuart, Mark, Helen, Pauline, John, Bernie, Genta, Darryl and Alan. They tutored 507 students from 6 schools!

Deborah Taylor, our president announced she was going to be in the ranks of the “unemployed” as of Friday and therefore will have more time to dedicate to Rotary. She and Pauline are attending a seniors conference (in the interest of my longevity I am not repaired to make any comment!) Apparently the Council has funds available for community groups which can be applied for online, Pauline and Deborah are going to attempt to grab a “fistful of dollars” for the club, good hunting ladies!

Cards thanking us for their recognition were received from Lyn Ghan and Bernie Strong after being presented with PHF’s at the Changeover for their voluntary help and support.

A think tank is to be held at the Strong residence, we need to invent more ways of making money (Ron can be of help being a retired Police Inspector giving guidance as to the legality of some of the schemes!) date to be advised.

Genta introduced our guest speaker, Jason Crosgrove who, in spite of his many qualifications, has settled on a career in IT and Security. Jason showed us some absolutely amazing recording (video and sound) equipment. “Inspector Gadget” is alive and lives on the Sunshine Coast! His watch as an example was a telephone which can record sight and sound as well as show the time and had an inbuilt GPS, absolutely amazing! Apparently criminals are steering away from property with sophisticated surveillance equipment and searching  easy targets, jewellery is still the No.1 for ease of disposal ’though.

Jason was extremely helpful with any questions which were put and many of us came away with a greater understanding of what is available on the market in the “covert security” field.

Jason was thanked with the obligatory wine glasses presented by Ian.

Directors reports:

Lyn Roberts handed out three bursaries in front of a gathering of 200  to single mums at STEMS on behalf of Rotary at their Christmas in July which were most appreciated.

Darryl is taking a bus on the 22nd November to view and luncheon on “The Sea Princess” at a cost of $20 per person leaving at 8 am from Caloundra transit centre, contact Darryl.

Ron made mention that the SCU were considering naming the “Ride to Work” in honour of our past President Jim Adams, also the new trailer is to be known as simply “Jim”. (No doubt it will have different coloured wheels).

 

Next week:

Chair: Bruce
Desk: Darryl
Introduction: Stuart
Guest speaker: Major Fred Shaw, Salvation Army.