Notes from the Meeting on March 8, 2018  
OPEN: Les Pontin opened the meeting, with a tuneful singing of the Anthem lead by David Millar, the Four Way Test, our Toast and Rotary Grace.
WELCOME: Peter Higgs welcomed our members and guests.
INTERNATIONAL TOAST: Kevin Curd proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Honolulu.
ANNIVERSARIES: were announced by Peter Higgs.
TO MAKE YOU SMILE: Mike Lawton shared the following joke: 
When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE.
When you marry the wrong woman, you are FINISHED.
And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!
UPDATES: 
  • This year we are welcoming an exchange student from Norway.  The Caloundra Club is receiving a student from France.
  • The Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast Central is holding the inaugural Sunshine Coast Police Officer of the Year.  The Award ceremony will be held at the Maroochy River Golf Club on May 9.  Anyone can nominate - details below.
  • Peter Higgs  informed us the 'Casablanca Evening'  has been cancelled due to insufficient numbers.  For those wanting to attend they can still go on Saturday night.  We will now have a movie night next Thursday. 
  • Marilyn Harris provided an update on the Cultural Heritage Project -  she was excited to announce that we will be involved in the first stage - Caloundra Greeters - very soon.  If you love Caloundra and you love Rotary then this is certainly a project for you.  Our club made a commitment to the development of a Cultural Heritage Centre a year ago, and we now have an opportunity to start. More details are in the story below.  
  • Bryan Mason thanked all those who participated in the ROMAC Trivia Night.  Numbers are still to be finalised but we raised over $20,000.
  • David Smith provided an update on our Kiva loan. Last week the Kiva Committee (of one) approved 4 new loans to 4 more people.  Kiva provides us with an opportunity to re-lend the same money and really make a difference. Have a look at the story below.    
  • David Smith also updated us on our Smith Family sponsorship - we will be renewing this on April 1 and increasing from supporting one child to two.
  • Greig Lee-Archer reminded us that Swap and Shop raising funds for the Hamlin Fistula Foundation was on Sunday 10th March.
SAVE THE DATES: Barbara Bailey gave us the following dates for our calendars:
  • April 19th - Vocational Visit to the Smart Centre in Bulcock Street from 6-7pm with dinner somewhere afterwards.
  • May 10th - Volunteers Night
  • May 31st - TAFE Dinner
Barbara also said she would be pleased if someone else wanted to serve as Vocational Service Director, so please let Peter Higgs know before the AGM. 
ROTARIAN OF THE MONTH: Peter Hovey was named Rotarian of the Month for among other things, the great job he did on Trivia Night.  As Trivia Master he compiled the questions, sorted the power point, and kept things running smoothly on the night.  He did it with great humour, an authoritative voice and a shiny blue waistcoat.  Congratulations Peter! Well deserved. 
WORDS OF WISDOM : Barbara Bailey shared a thought on losing driving skills as we age.  It is not uncommon for one person, often a husband, to take on the driving duties.  The only problem is that if something happens to the driver, the other partner may not feel confident driving any more.  So she urged us all to ensure we maintain our driving skills and encourage our partners to do so.
SERGEANT’S SESSION: Les was in fine form.  
CLOSE: Peter thanked all guests, members and those who performed duties. 
 
 
 
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