Our Activities

Friday, 13 March 2015

Sad News

Today Darryl phoned with the news that past Rotarian Alex Hay has died. Alex ran Caloundra Colour Copy Place in The Village Walkway in Ormuz Ave, and was the smiling face behind the collection of historic Caloundra photos he had at his shop.

We will pass on more as information comes to hand.

Monday, 2 March 2015

Program

3rd March Meeting - Dr Bridie Scott-Parker - Youth Accident Research

Chair
Alan

International Toast
RC Bali, (there are a few there according to Mr Google)
Thinking of current events there

Visitors
Dr Bridie Scott-Parker - to be formally introduced later

Apologies
Ann, Helen, Ron

Makeups
BBQ at USC, RYDA this morning

President's Report
Good publicity for RYDA
Next is 31st March - Alan to send round roster
$4,000 from USC BBQ
Trivia nighr coming up
25th April Duck Race $2,000 hire

Speaker
Gerry had Googled Bridie and was able to present a most complete account of her life and work, so I won’t try to outdo him here. Dr Bridie is currently teaching at USC and specialises in youth accident research

Dr Bridie noted there were two spikes in the accident statistics at either end of the age spectrum. On checking out her current company, she seemed relieved she had arrived safely while sharing the roads with so many Rotarians.

A quick plug for RYDA, one of the better educational programs.

Her two teenage children enable her to live her work. Her daughter got her L plates last Friday, and her 15 year old “Evil Kenevil” son has dreamed of honing since he was 11.

Adolesence is getting earlier - licences are available at 17. Unfortunately full brain development occurs at 24 for girls an 29 for boys. From an evolutionary perspective, boys have alway need to prove they are men through risky behaviour. Unfortunately, propelling two tonnes of metal too fast on the street can be a little too risky.

Bridie’s recounting of her own teenage driving experience left us in little doubt as to the genetic background to her son’s hooning tendencies. (and boy, did it feel good!)

The police response to the red “P”s, was discussed, and a Morayfield example showed how the system failed in some instances. A girl was stopped seven times as a learner, but always got off with putting on a “hysterical” act.

The media underplays the situation, whereas the minuscule number of shark attack victims are sensationalised, the two million per year killed on the world’s roads receive little mention. The “road fatality” definition reduces the statistical numbers, and the 20-25 million injured underscores the seriousness of the situation.

Alan thanked Bridie for an informative talk.

Directors
Gerry - Golf Day - keep promoting - roster soon

Alan re Mens Shed - got the grant money, but also Tim Dwyer says they can use the shed near the High School. Air Museum option is a 2,3,4 year program

publicity - should be pouring concrete in 6 weeks
Check out their work boots and Alan’s heritage shovel

Alf - Great guest speakers - bring guests