4th August Meeting - Solomons Trip by the CalPac Team

 Chair Merv

 
Noel came into focus after some breakfast 

Visitors
The Cal Pac team:
Ross Harrison
Peter Higgs
Dan Thomasson
Peter Asher
Peter Hovey

Judy’s mum Merle Mills
Ken McMeekin RC Morwell

International Toast
Norm proposed a toast (or was it a short story) to RC Nairobi chartered 1930.  Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, which has 50 Rotary Clubs.  They do the world climbing championships on Mt Kilimanjaro. - Anyone want to sign up for a trip next year?  The toast is to mark one full year without Polio cases in Nigeria

Makeups
RYDA
Board
Helen x2 at NYSF
Gordon’s Meeting

Apologies
An apology from Heidi came through later in the day - A  truck backed into her car while at the auto teller on the way to Rotary

President Judy
Welcomed all
Bunnings BBQ Roster
Rubie’s letter -$500 donation
Breakfast fee to increase to $20, but includes fine

AG’s Talk
Gordon gave his “official” talk.  District 9600 has 1588 Rotarians in 67 Clubs divided into 12 clusters.  Rather than wear my typing fingers out, I photographed Gordon’s notes - see below.

Speaker
Peter Hovey represented the Cal Pac team and gave an informative talk on their recent visit.  The Global Grant was done by Caloundra, Caloundra Pacific & Sydney Cove clubs.

Seeking some spiritual advice

 (Sorry, couldn't resist doing that)

They made a difference, gave a gift, were involved, provided a legacy and had fun as well.

Directors
Helen - two candidates for NYSF.  Neha Chaudrasekar from Matthew Filnders was chosen.  The candidate from Unity College missed out.
Genta - Happiness forum

Sergeant
Noel

August Program

28th July Vocational Visit to Paleo Place

Chair Bernie

 

Rare photo of Vicki at sunrise

Don't forger Roger still owes $1.00

Apologies
Helen, Alan, Gerry, Lyn, Norm Anna

Visitors
Ian's partner Vicki, Genta’s partner Mai, Chris’s partner Glen, and Iain’s partner Marion

Makeups
BBQ yesterday and of course RYLA
Mark met with the new District treasurer
Darryl met with Leo Smith re Choiseul

President Judy
Sat at Aspley, RYDA, BBQ
Solomon - Darryl going early.  Genta, Alan & Jim from Mens Shed

Speaker
Our host Kathryn gave an outline of the Paleo diet.

Directors
Ron - Vietnam Vets Day 18 Aug.  6:00am Dog Memorial, Lunch at RSL $30, 50 years Engineers.  Next Year Long Tan.  2nd coming of ANZACs

Sergeant
Ian
Tip from Merv “use clamps”
Darryl - after today’s breakfast, promises to be regular at next regular meeting

Hi Alf,

Here are the club members Make-ups for last week

SCU

Monday 20th July               Merv, Ron, Bernie, Alan, Pam, Neil, Judy & Keith

Tuesday 21st July              Merv, Alf, Myla, Gordon, Neil, Judy, Stuart, Keith, Alan

RYDA

Wednesday  22nd July     Merv, Alan, Bernie, Pam, Judy, Chris, Noel

Thursday 23rd July            Chris, Pam, Bernie, Myla, Merv, Alf, Noel, Judy

Wednesday 28th July       Pam, Deborah, Judy, Bernie, Merv, Alan

Chris and Alan was setting up RYDA on Tuesday 21st and 27th July  and I’m sure Pam was organizing the food on both those days also

Thursday 23rd July            Alan was at RYDA at some stage as I’m sure he was helping with the Men’s Shed Bunnings BBQ which is where Keith was.

Thank you

Judy Clark

0408 782 728

 Deborah & Michelle

RDYA  Photo Caloundra Club Members

Alan was busy so didn’t get in photo

21st July - Gordon's and Myla's first rotary experience

Here is a photo from Gordon's and Myla's first rotary experience. We'll have them back again!

Stuart Glover
Captain
The Salvation Army - Caloundra Corps

21st July - Club Forum, and Lorelle Ward's Vanuatu Mission

Chair
Judy

Apologies
Julianna, Sue, Helen, Anna, Neil

Visitors
Mark’s partner Lorelle, Alf’s guest Gordon Hamilton, Alan Still PDG of Dist 9640

Makeups
BBQ yesterday and of course RYLA
Mark reported a triple makeup at Port Vila, District Board and on Saturday, with thinly veiled enthusiasm, handed over to the new District treasurer

President
New President Judy got straight to work with the induction of Gordon Hamilton whose category shall be known as Sporting Goods Services. 

Next was the transfer from RC Burleigh Heads was PDG Alan Still OAM whose category is Construction Services. 

Speaker
Mark introduced Lorelle who spoke of her achievements in getting aid to their previous home in Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam devastated the region.  Their daughter Olivia had spent her first six years there when they lived there as expatriots.
Their Facebook appeal netted $900 in the first week and $1800 in the second.
On visit one they were able to take 120kg stuff and on the second visit 267kg

 

In recognition of Lorelle’s behind the scenes Rotary work over many years, Judy presented Lorelle with the Paul Harris Fellowship which she should have received at the Changeover dinner.

Alf spoke about membership promotion

Directors
Judy noted that the goal for the year would be around mental health.  Our work with Men’s Shed has also been in that direction.
We need models for Hat Day.
Deborah will organise the Car Boot Sale, buts wants some assistance.  Roger can help with site planning & Council approval.
Bennie Bernie - PALEO DAY NEXT WEEK USUAL TIME
(sorry Bernie, I should be more careful as you are my only reader)
Alan 500 today fro BBQ & yesterday
Merv RYDA Wed & Thurs next week. Councillor’s grants
Sergeant
there was a whip around
(ouch that hurt!)

20th July USC BBQ

Some photos from Bernie