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We meet In Person

Thursdays at 6:00 PM

Caloundra Golf Club

1 Charles Woodward Drive
Caloundra, Qld 4551
Australia

Meetings are held each Thursday evening, 6pm for a 6:30pm start at the Caloundra Golf Club. It is located at 1 Charles Woodward Drive, Caloundra.

Visiting Rotarians and their partners are always welcome to attend and make-up.

Please call our

Dinner Co-ordinator, Donna Hammett on 0422 710 752, or,

Club Service Director, Ross Harrison on 0418 725 876

to let us know that you are coming so that meals can be arranged.

The Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific welcomes all who are interested in dining with us and wish to share with us in our Rotary Ideals.

We especially welcome Interstate and International Rotarians visiting the Sunshine Coast. Going to Australia Zoo? Why not do a make-up at our club while you are here?

Pauline Clayton on 26 November 2020

Pauline Clayton: Journalism and politics 17 September 2020 and

Experiences in North Korea - 26th November

Pauline spoke to the club on aspects of journalism and of politics as she had seen those two disciplines through the course of her working life.

She left school with As in English,shorthand and typing. The latter 2 subjects being the norm for many girls of her era irrespective of their ability.

Her early work was typing material to be used during television broadcasts. her hard work and ability were recognised and she gained the opportunity to qualify and work in television journalism.

In the course of her presentation Pauline reflected on the changes in journalism over the last decades. A reflection which suggested to us that modern journalism is now less driven by substantiating facts but more on personalities and opinion making.

Sadly her experiences as a political staffer left us with the impression there had also been a similar decline in traditional standards within the political environment.

The club was entertained by anecdotes of Pauline’s experiences from cadet journalist, to regional newspapers, to the major newspaper houses and personal experiences with their owners. Her time within the political sphere provided us with anecdotes and intriguing insight of politics outside of the Chamber.

She then came back as guest speaker to tell or her experiences in North Korea in 1987, fascinating, scary!

STEMM

Supporting Teenagers Education Mothering Mentoring

STEMM - Supporting Teenagers Education Mothering Mentoring

Jacqui Dean, Paul Harris Fellow, creator of and driving force for the STEMM organisation described the work of STEMM, which offers a unique opportunity for teenagers though their pregnancy and motherhood especially where they have no other or little support networks.

Running out of Burnside State High School in an independent unit funded operated by volunteers and self-supporting fundraising.

It supports teenagers through pregnancy in their preparation for motherhood and also to maintain the development of their own education as they embark motherhood.

The teenagers learn how to be loving mothers, to care for the child ,to balance motherhood and study as they work towards providing opportunity to the child that they had not been able to enjoy.

The school provides assistance which recognises the need to also care for the babies and infants as the mothers engage in formal study – Tertiary Preparation Pathway, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, certificate II Business, Literacy, Numeracy, Distance Education, Barista Certificate and First Aid Certificate all contribute to a rich palate of opportunity for the young women to choose from to meet their individual needs.

There are also partnerships with TAFE and the University of the Sunshine Coast as well as vocational courses, all in the context of accommodating and respecting the importance of the mothers being able to care for their infants.

The Club donated $5,000 to assist in maintaining/developing opportunities for each mother and child.

10 September 2020

Wishlist

Providing support to people admitted to hospital in a range of ways

including nearby accommodation for families whose homes
are too far away for there to be frequent and regular visits to the patient

By medical equipment and innovative medical research.

By providing additional care

By providing additional medical equipment .... and more

Our Club has donated $5,000 Wishlist to support families in the Sunshine Coast.

Vocational visit - Saddlery Trading Co.

Our hosts Amanda & Wroxton

As part of our Vocational activities, we were guests of Wroxton and Amanda Innes business, the Saddlery Trading Co on 27 Aug 2020.

Thank you so much to Wroxton & Amanda - you have a very successful business right here in Caloundra. We enjoyed the great company of the 29 who were there, great food prepared by Mark and his merry little helpers, a tour of the business and most importantly a wonderful time to share friendships. Wroxton and Amanda run a very impressive operation showcasing wise and efficient use of computerisation in all facets of the business.

Impressive caterers

Now that's a Warehouse

Food glorious food

From Now On............

Although we are now able to meet back at The Caloundra Golf Club,

we still need to be vigilant about not spreading the virus.

Please stay safe - keep your distance and wash your hands.

Now we can start planning for the future again

a. fund raising activities

b. community support involvement

c. overseas donations

d. looking forward to 2021

meeting duties

Please ensure that you find a replacement member
for your duties if you are unable to attend

Duties	January 2021	February 2021	March 2021
Meeting Sergeant	Tony Long	David Johnston	Geoff Leddy
Fellowship	Peter Hovey	Ken Hinkly	Mike Healy
Room Set-up	Jeff Blakely	Allen Morgan	Greig Lee-Archer
International Toast	David Millar	Barb Bailey	Don Wilkie
Intro Guest Speaker
Thank Guest Speaker
Bulletin Editor	David Johnston	David Johnston	David Johnston
Sergeant at Arms	Tony Long	David Johnston	Geoff Leddy

Duties	April 2021	May 2021	June 2021
Meeting Sergeant	Suzanne Lee-Archer	Stan Nawrocki	Mark Paton
Fellowship	Richard Hall	Allan Gillespie	Evelyn McCorkell
Room Set-Up	Patrick King	Will WSaterford	John Hayes
International Toast	Di Latham	Graeme Bowden	Kevin Curd
Intro Guest Speaker
Thank Guest Speaker
Bulletin Editor	David Johnston	David Johnston	David Johnston
Sergeant at Arms	Suzanne Lee-Archer	Stan Nawrocki	Mark Paton

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