Events

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.

 

Our visit to the QIMR Berghofer Institute.

This trip has been arranged by Barbara Bailey and The Vocational Service Committee.

Our Bus will leave the Caloundra Bus Transit Centre at 8.30am sharp on 16th April and return at around 3.30pm.

Numbers are limited to 20 people who must be able to stand for about 20 minutes during the tour and must wear 'covered in' footwear.

The tour will take around 30 minutes.

Morning tea will be provided and a lunch stop has been arranged at the Victoria Park Bistro where you can buy your own lunch if required.

Please book early and the cost must be paid up-front to confirm your booking as seats are limited to 20.

Please credit funds to Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific Club Account, BSB 084-484 Account number 397817798    

This week's meeting will be with Mooloolaba club at the Mooloolaba Bowls Club.

Club meeting at the Powerboat Club;  we can order individual choice of meals for $25 pp (must be 20 meals ordered....)

Let's give it a trial lrun and see if it suits what we need.

Visit to Gregson and Weight in Caloundra is confirmed.

Meet at 5.45 pm for info session from 6 till 7 pm, followed by dinner at Caloundra RSL - booked for 7.15 pm.

The Hon Dan Purdie MP, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and Member for Ninderry, is our guest speaker tonight - on Road Safety and our RYDA programme.   He will be arriving approx 7.15 pm.

Food will be provided by Subway - cost approx $25.00 TBC.

Note - They do provide "Gluten Free" but the food is prepared on the same surfaces in their kitchen.

One Night vs Every Night – Service Above Self

Guest Speaker Hayley Mill 

Vocational Excellence Awards night - when we recognise several members of our communiity who give excellent service to their customers or members.

Hello, I'm Kendall Hatcher, your State Member for Caloundra.

As a former teacher, business-owner, community volunteer and proud mother of four, I am dedicated to protecting and enhancing what makes Caloundra so special for all of us.

 This community has given me life-changing opportunities, and I am dedicated and committed to a life of service, giving back to Caloundra.

Over the last 17 years I have watched our community grow and change, but at the moment, we are facing crises in youth crime, housing, health and infrastructure.

As our population grows, pressure on housing is increasing; there is more stress on our health system; and the cost-of-living continues to rise.                     

At the same time, our roads are becoming more congested, and locals are more concerned for their family’s safety than ever before.

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.

The regular club committees meeting will conclude early and will be followed by a special general meeting (see separate meeting notice).

Guest Speaker - Lucinda Morley - Give Me 5 for Kids

David Cooksley MBChB, FACEM, MSc Trauma Sci. [Distinction] (Lond.), DIMC RCS(Ed.), DRACOG, ACCAM, PGCertAME

David is an experienced Emergency and Retrieval Physician employed by the Department of Emergency Medicine, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS).  He also works casually for LifeFlight Retrieval Medicine and is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Specialist Reserve medical officer.  Prior to commencing with the SCHHS in April 2017, David spent five years as a member of the inaugural Australian Defence Force – Queensland Health ‘Military Surgical Team’ where he worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital when not away with military activities.  He has deployed to various places around the world with the Australian Air Force, Army and Navy and the United States Navy, and is currently the principal RAAF ‘Military Critical-care Aeromedical Transport Team’ medical instructor.  In 2013 he became the only person from the Southern Hemisphere to successfully complete the UK Military ‘Medical Emergency Response Team’ (MERT) training in battlefield pre-hospital critical care.  His background also includes working as the Director of The Townsville Hospital Trauma Service, the Director of Operations – North Queensland for CareFlight (now LifeFlight) where he established their Cairns, Townsville and Mackay operations, the Royal London Hospital Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, and as a Queensland Ambulance Service Regional Medical Officer.  He holds adjunct Senior Lecturer positions with University of Queensland and James Cook University where he has taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. David is happily married and lives at home with two of their three children, a dog and two cats.  Apparently his wife says her next husband will be normal.

Who wouldn't go and socialise with James Bond - Daniel Craig?

Or even Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan.......

Guest Speaker - Terka Zankova, our Rotary Exchange Student