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Calpac Capers 29th October

During this month, Rotary clubs and districts highlight the work of
The Rotary Foundation, celebrating how member contributions 
are transformed into local and global service projects. 

On 29th October we visited Best Practice Eyecare as a vocational visit to a local business.

A great vocational visit to Best Practice Eyecare in Caloundra:

Dr Karpa is a world-class ophthalmologist with fellowship training in glaucoma and oculoplastics. His career path has included roles as a research chemist and army pilot. As an ophthalmologist, he’s proud to have worked in many developing countries, helping to restore sight to thousands of patients who would otherwise be unable to access treatment.

A self-confessed perfectionist, Dr Karpa is not content until his patients find relief from troubling symptoms. The best part of his job is seeing patients after their cataract surgery reading their phones in the waiting room without glasses with a big smile.

 
What an amazing team of clinicians who address every eye problem you could possibly imagine with knowledge, care and skill to get the very best outcome.
Thank you Michael Karpa for your hospitality, a very enjoyable visit.
Thank you also Michael for your support at our Golf Day, it is much appreciated.
 

 
 

Calendar for November and December - please mark your diaries!

5th November - Fellowship Meeting at the Powerboat Club

12th November - Vocational Visit to LifeFlight SSC Airport

19th November - Club Meeting - Burning Man

26th November - Club Meeting - My Qantas Career & Hudson Fysh - Capt. Reg Darwell

3th December - AGM - At Warbirds Hangar

10th December - Club Meeting - DG Tony Long

17th December - Christmas Celebration

 

 

Duty Rosters for November/December
Duty RosterDate:  5th November
Assist with Room Set up & Clear Away
(David J and Ken H usually do the PowerPoint etc.)
  Mark Paton 
Registration & Greetings/raffle tickets  David Millar
MC - Meeting Chairperson
(ensure room set up ready for meeting)
  Les Pontin
5 Min. International Toast  Bruce Radford
5 Min Vocational Talk
(1st Meeting of each month)
  TBA
GS Introduction & thanks 
Guest Speaker 
Sergeant Session – Fines
(Les Pontin collects the money)
  Marion Schultz
Raffle  Les Pontin
Notetaker  Clive Seymour

12th November is a Vocational Visit

Duty RosterDate:  19th November
Assist with Room Set up & Clear Away
(David J and Ken H usually do the PowerPoint etc.)
  Bronwynne Bates
Registration & Greetings/raffle tickets  Noel Bates
MC - Meeting Chairperson
(ensure room set up ready for meeting)
  Janet Brown
5 Min. International Toast  Vern Brown
GS Introduction & thanks  Barb Bailey
Guest Speaker  Ross Harrison and Robyn Hills
Sergeant Session – Fines
(Les Pontin collects the money)
  Ray Capps
Raffle Les Pontin
Notetaker John Deakin
Duty RosterDate:  26th November
Assist with Room Set up & Clear Away
(David J and Ken H usually do the PowerPoint etc.)
  Ross Harrison
Registration & Greetings/raffle tickets  Ken Hinkly
MC - Meeting Chairperson
(ensure room set up ready for meeting)
  Win Fowles
5 Min. International Toast  Mike Healy
5 Min Vocational Talk
(1st Meeting of each month)
   NA
GS Introduction & thanks  Peter Hovey
Guest Speaker Captain Reg Darwell 
Sergeant Session – Fines
(Les Pontin collects the money)
  David Johnston
Raffle  Les Pontin
Notetaker  Geoff Leddy

V

Duty Roster      3rd December  -  AGM    
Assist with Room Set up & Clear Away
(David J and Ken H usually do the PowerPoint etc.)
 Ross Harrison
Registration & Greetings/raffle tickets John Deakin
MC - Meeting Chairperson
(ensure room set up ready for meeting)
 Mike Healy
5 Min. International Toast Peter Asher
5 Min Vocational Talk Malou Deakin
GS Introduction & thanks N/A
Guest Speaker N/A
Sergeant Session – Fines
(Les Pontin collects the money)
 Will Waterford
Raffle Les Pontin
Notetaker Mark Paton
Duty RosterDate: 10th December
Assist with Room Set up & Clear Away
(David J and Ken H usually do the PowerPoint etc.)
Bruce Radford
Registration & Greetings/raffle ticketsBarb Bailey
MC - Meeting Chairperson
(ensure room set up ready for meeting)
Clive Seymour
5 Min. International ToastLes Pontin
5 Min Vocational Talk
(1st Meeting of each month)
N/A
GS Introduction & thanksPeter Asher
Guest SpeakerDG Tony Long
Sergeant Session – Fines
(Les Pontin collects the money)
David Johnston
Raffle Les Pontin
NotetakerMark Paton

 

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Arrive 5.45 pm and the meeting starts at 6.30 and finishes at 8 pm

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it will be brought up to you at the Meeting Room on the 1st Floor

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