Events

Flying High - Guests are  Bruce Kelly, Bush Pilot in Canada and Paulette Steele, Flying Instructor

This evening is an opportunity to meet Mr Andrew Holland and several other members from the Caloundra Lions Club, another like minded service club, and to hear about what they do and how they provide a service to the community.   David Wallis will also give a brief outline of what we, as a Rotary Club, do.

The working bee will take place on 25 October from 8:00am to 10:30am at the hall. There’ll be a range of tasks suited for all abilities, from general cleaning and gardening to minor repairs. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or the whole morning, your support will be greatly appreciated.

Feel free to bring along any tools, gloves, or equipment (including pressure washers and garden hoses) you think might be useful. Morning tea and snacks will be provided to keep everyone energised.

October Board Meeting

Let's visit the new pizza  location on the outdoor back deck at the Kings Beach Surf Club - magic views, a great place to socialise, weather permitting.   They don't take bookings for the outside deck so if a couple of people can get there early, we may be able to keep a couple of tables.

Each Committee will meet to discuss past events and forthcoming events.

Also discussion about matters/issues relating to each individual committee and discussion to achieve the correct outcome for the Club and its members.

There will also be a tutorial on "How to use ClubRunner".  

NOTE:  Cartwrights can only cater for 20 people - so first 20 to register will be accepted.

Cartwrights Restaurant and Bar offers a fine dining experience at a price you can afford, $45 pp.. Located at our TAFE Mooloolaba campus the restaurant is open to the public at select times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It can also cater for large groups and functions and is the perfect venue for your next meeting, corporate function, or private celebration.

2024 RUSCCF Scholarship Awardee - Caitlin (Caitie) Willis, PhD Student at UniSC

Caitlin Willis is a PhD candidate at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Caitlin’s research investigates how urbanisation influences terrestrial fauna in coastal wetlands. Her work examines restoration success, the role of invasive species, and the potential of wetlands as biodiversity corridors for native wildlife. Caitlin’s findings aim to inform more effective wetland conservation and restoration strategies in increasingly urbanised coastal landscapes.

Caitlin also collaborates with Wild Asia, Malaysia, a non-for-profit enterprise, where she is working to improve palm oil plantations for terrestrial fauna biodiversity.

Bookings -  www.trybooking.com/DFFAH

Annual General Meeting

Come along to meet and say G'day to all the youth exchange students from our Rotary district this year, including our very own Terka. 

Clare Blake would love to update you on some amazing new clinical trials happening right now in Brisbane at QIMR Berghofer.

• How we started in a broken-down old Army supply Hut after the war and now we have 66 labs.
• Do you have Irish or English heritage? - The Story of “The Celtic Curse.”
• I’ll show you our mini brains and mini hearts made to safely test new treatments.
• A game changing new hope for treating Dementia.
• A brand-new risk predictor for Melanoma.
• A new hope for metastatic cancer.

Clare Blake is a broadcast media specialist with over 25 years’ experience in both radio and television including Channel Ten QLD and hosting the afternoon show on 4BC. Clare studied sports science at Canberra University and holds accreditation with Medicines Australia from The University of Queensland. At QIMR Berghofer, Clare finds the perfect combination of science and communication.

We will also present Ashton Wood from DV Safe Phone with his cheque from Christmas in the Hanger fundraising event.

It's that time of the year again

R.S.V.P.  a.s.a.p.

DEADLINE IS SUNDAY 14TH 5PM

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2025!

Time to celebrate with friends and family

Our colour theme is red, silver and black

We will also engage in some fun activity

during the evening!

The meal will be alternate drop -

main course - chicken or salmon

served with bread

and alternate drop desserts

We will meet on the outside deck at 6 pm; we can order whatever we wish to eat and drink and have a catch up after Christmas before we get serious!

Please register as usual.

Please Note:

From now on Graeme Bowden will be sending out invitations for our weekly meetings so please send any relevant details to him.   ALSO registrations for meetings need to be accepted or declined by 5 pm on Mondays!

Each Committee will meet to discuss past events, if neecessary and forthcoming events.

Also discussion about matters/issues relating to each individual committee and discussion to achieve the correct outcome for the Club and its members.

Kate O'Farrell, exchange student, will be speaking about her year in Japan!

Also Terka, our exchange student, will tell us about her first 6 months in Australia!

Cr Terry Landsberg (Division 2, Sunshine Coast Council) will discuss local issues.

Mark Williams is the District Governor (DG) for Rotary District 9620 for the 2025–2026 term, succeeding Sue Mulraney. As a former Rotary Youth Exchange student, engineer, and experienced Rotary leader, he brings extensive experience to the role in leading the district which covers parts of Queensland, Australia. 

Please plan to arrive early or stay after the meeting to enjoy fellowship and the opportunity to speak with DG Mark personally.
The Governor’s presentation will be the main program for the meeting, and we look forward to hearing about the District’s goals and initiatives for the year.

We look forward to seeing you there and making this an enjoyable and memorable visit.

The RAWCS Repurposing Equipment - Northern Region warehouse needs able bodied people to help with the packing of health and educational equipment into shipping containers ready for consignment to developing countries. Less able-bodied people can help with sorting items, as well as general housekeeping, in the warehouse.

The warehouse is located at:  61-73 Macarthur Street (at the end of road gate) Alexandra Hills QLD.
Our contact details are:

NR RARE Coordinator Phil Saxby 0466 556 042
Administrator of Volunteers Peter Collins 0491 137 706

We have taken the liberty of placing your Club on the roster to assist with the loading of containers and general housekeeping at Repurposing Equipment - Northern Region on Saturday 7 February 2026 commencing at 8.00am.

Isabella will tell us about her experience at the National Youth Science Forum.

123Read2Me is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to ensuring every child has access to reading books, regardless of their background or circumstances.  Since our founding, we’ve donated over 1,000,000 gently loved reading books to children across Australia.  These books are generously donated by the community through our donation bins in Melbourne and distributed with the help of our amazing logistics partners and volunteers.

Fundraising barbecue at Bunnings Caloundra

Will Waterford to give a presentation on the recent members survey.

Details to come - reserve this date for lots of tricky trivia questions and raffles galore!

Every one of us has the power to make a real difference and help create a cleaner Australia. From joining a local Clean Up, or hosting your own, to simply making a donation, every bit counts.

By joining together against waste and taking action, no matter how small, we can protect and preserve our beautiful country for generations to come.

Each Committee will meet to discuss past events, if neecessary and forthcoming events.

Also discussion about matters/issues relating to each individual committee and discussion to achieve the correct outcome for the Club and its members.

Karen Faa, Celebrant, Trainer, JP is our presenter March 19

“Four Weddings and a Funeral”

Have you ever wondered what it is really like to be a celebrant?

How celebrancy has evolved since inception in the 70’s?

The funny, the weird and the beautiful celebrations?

Come along and hear from Karen Faa, celebrant for over 30 years, 

With insights and stories to share….

HospitalPJs.com was founded by Amanda after her daughter, Sophie, suffered a stroke at just four years old and became a frequent patient at the Mater Children’s Hospital. Inspired by the challenges of hospital life, especially the difficulty of dressing a child connected to medical equipment, Amanda began designing bright, hospital-friendly pyjamas that were both practical and uplifting.

What started as a way to bring comfort to Sophie soon grew into a mission to support other children and families during hospital stays. The pyjamas are now donated free of charge, thanks to generous sponsors.

Today, Sophie is 20 and at university, working alongside Amanda to raise $100,000 in honour of Queensland Children’s Hospital’s 10th birthday—continuing their commitment to bringing dignity, colour, and comfort to children in care.