Sgt. President David Wallis called meeting to order 1830 hrs.

He proposed the Toast to King and Country and was well supported

He lead Grace and the Rotary 4 way Test was called.

Guest / Partners were introduced:

Betty Hay, Cheryl Leddy, Ron Russell, Sharon Seymour, Avi Singh, Donna Waterford

Birthdays: Joey and Brian

Partners Birthdays: Lynn Wallis

Rotary Anniversaries: Noel bates -18 years

 

 

Ross Harrison raised a toast to the Rotary Club of Cauayan.

Ross gave an outline of this club with its 130 youngish members who use Facebook extensively as their communication method. Major projects relate to water supply and Blood donation facilitation. Work in conjunction with CALPAC in local projects as discussed by our guest Speaker later in the night.

 

 

Joey Mogg, one of our youngest and newest members (4 months), presented a passionate account of her journey along the volunteer route her life has taken her. Starting with her childhood experiences of the family exposure through Thee Salvation Army and the Coast Guard to her last 3 years specifically discussing 3 major projects dear to her and partner Adam.

(1) A women who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and her desire to organize a final trip with her family was taken on by Joey’s fitness club who raised some $13,000 to help fund the trip

(2) Raising 1000 signatures for a petition to Council for a fenced Dog park in pelican Waters

(3) The Sunflower Challenge which incorporated sending via the letter boxes of Pelican waters residents 3,000 packets of Sunflower seeds with the BEST bloom to be awarded with a $1,000 prize. This was sabotaged by a CON MAN who did a runner and the whole mail out had to be repeated.

A sign of undaunting effort despite adversity. We look forward to drawing on your energy, Joey. Thanks for the insight into your journey.

 

Rotary Moment: Video on Polio eradication project was shown during dinner - to tempt you!

 

 

President’s Moment:

David reports unfortunately that Max Mayne has left Rotary for personal reasons but flagged that Avi Singh is in line for membership.

 

Director’s Moment:

Evelyn reports that Broadway in the Hangar is on track and that DV Safe Phones will be the recipient of funds generated by that night

 

 

 

Les provided a HANDY review of Australian Comedy trends - where do you find these funnies, Les?

 

 

 

 

Thanks for organizing this, Jacqui Castorina - MS Super Splash BBQ/sausage sizzle at the Caloundra Aquatic Centre. Peter Asher thanked all who participated and congratulated AVI Singh for his cooking  expertise (must remember this for future events?). 

 

Suzanne brought attention to the upcoming CORD BLOOD walk at Parkyn Parade on 6/4/25 at 0930 hrs. 2 4 10  i.e.2 Kilometers for $10.  Contact Suzanne for more information.

 

 

Clive Seymour took us through the recent trip to Philippines, accompanied by Ross, Malou, John, Suzanne and Grieg. Beautiful pictures of children enjoying themselves as well as the locals all embracing the work of Calpac.

 

  

 

The difficulties of Bayusan, still being neglected by health Education authorities as a penalty for having been a rebel stronghold some 15-20 years ago. The short journey from Cauysan to Bayusan, approx 104 klm, being 4 ½ hrs due to seasonal rain. The highlighted note is that the  local director of Education did not even know there was a school in the Village that Calpac was working in!

Obvious highlights presented were not necessarily in order, Ross and Karaoke, Grieg being caught with his pants down. Suzanne and her choice of alternative travel arrangements, Malou being presented with plaque of honor for local ongoing self-initiated works in the region and of course Clive risking broken ankles doing a very fancy jig!

The message received by the meeting was the extreme poverty of the region, the joy expressed by the children, the thankfulness of the community and the need for clubs like Calpac to recognize that EDUCATION is the way out of poverty.

Ross finished the presentation by stressing that no club funds were used to assist our members to make this journey and that as a club, some 15% of our raised funds are allocated to international projects.

President David gave a well-earned vote of thanks to our members who undertook this trip.

 

 

Appropriate fining occurred, particularly for those members who failed to recognize our current President and those members who are not going to the Toowoomba Conference.

Raffle was drawn with the winners - Evelyn, Joey, Geoff, Clive and Betty Hay happily receiving their rewards

Meeting closed 2000hrs

 

Next meeting:  2 nd April and it is a Club Assembly – Annalis, our caterer at the Golf Club has asked for numbers for next week be sent to her on Monday as she has to order the barramundi for our meal early that day.

 

 

 

 

 

If anyone needs a Rotary Shirt like the one shown, I will be ordering one for Peter Asher and maybe Avi Singh, as an incoming member?   

Email me if you wish to order one, with the size required - mccorkellevelyn@gmail.com.

 

 

On behalf of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and
Paralympic Games Organising Committee,
we would like to invite you to attend a Community Town Hall 
on Sunshine Coast next month.

This is your opportunity to meet members
of the Brisbane 2032 Board, hear updates
on planning and progress towards the Games,
and ask any questions you may have.

Date | Thursday 3 April 2025

Time | 1-2pm

Venue | Maroochy Surf Club, 34-36 Alexandra Pde, Sunshine Coast

RSVP | 31 March 2025 (NOTE - RSVPs are non-transferable)

Any questions, please contact | events@brisbane2032.com.au

Please nominate ONE representative from your organisation
to attend the event at the following link:

We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming

Brisbane 2032 Sunshine Coast Town Hall!