Notes from the Meeting 

Notes from the Meeting on January 25, 2018  
OPEN: Les Pontin opened the meeting, with the singing of the Anthem, the Four Way Test, our Toast and Rotary Grace.
WELCOME: Peter Higgs welcomed our members and guests and made special mention of our fellow Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Caloundra.  
INTERNATIONAL TOAST: Win Fowles made the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Abergele, Wales.
ANNIVERSARIES: were announced and we sang a tuneful rendition of 'Happy Birthday' to President Peter celebrating his 65th Birthday today.
UPDATES: 
  • Neville Woodforth, visiting from the Rotary Club of Caloundra, told us that there would be a celebration of 10 Years of RYDA on 23rd March.  Participants of RYDA days from Rotary Clubs from Caloundra, Caloundra Pacific, Glasshouse and Kawana would be invited, along with Club Presidents; representatives from the 12 schools, TMR, Police Service, and RSE; the Sunshine Coast Mayor and Councillors; State and Federal politicians; the Sunshine coast Turf Club; Glasshouse Country Coaches; and Meals on Wheels.  The guest speaker will be Bridie Scott Parker.  The program educated 1395 students last year and saw the addition of a 12th school in St. Columbans, 
  • The Rotary Club of Caloundra also announced their annual Golf Day on 16th March at Pelican Waters Golf Club. Details attached in Bulletin.
  • The Rotary Club of Maroochydore is hosting the "Greatest Showmen of the 60s" on 18th February at the Kawana Community Hall. Details attached in Bulletin.
  • Peter Higgs advised that we will be hosting a 'Casablanca Evening' at the Queensland Air Museum on 16th March.  It will be a costume affair and further details will be presented in coming weeks.
  • A reminder to our members to get tables together for the ROMAC Trivia Night on 1st March. 
VOCATIONAL TALK: David Millar gave an excellent retrospective on real estate with some insight into the future of the industry. 
RIKI TIKI : This Australia Day version was won by David Millar.
SERGEANT’S SESSION: As sergeant I did a commendable job and managed to fine quite a few people.
CLOSE: Peter thanked all guests, members and those who performed duties. 
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