Calpac Capers
Calpac Capers 20th November 2025
Sergeant Peter Asher opened the meeting
 
 
    
 
International Toast.
By visiting Rotarian Paula Boyd-Billings, to the Rotary Club of Rugby, England.
 
Directors Moments
Will W talked about prospecting/recruiting new members who's job description begins with a letter of the alphabet, keep going through from "A" to "Z"
Suzanne LA said that the trailer raffle is going well and that there is a BBQ opportunity coming up at Bunnings and at The Qld. Air Museum - great fundraising opportunities and also for Rotary to be seen as active in our community.
Bruce R talked about the new Rotary sign at the old Information Centre Sign Board on Caloundra Road, it is being planned in conjunction with the Caloundra Rotary Club.
Evelyn M talked about the Christmas in the hanger is getting closer, seats till available.
Ross H said that the Philippines project is continuing and the amazing impact it will have and that the Buderim Club is donating $5000 - thank you!
 
 
Guest Speaker.
Rotary Scholarship winner, Cattie Willis who is an Animal Ecologist gave a great presentation about the Wetland and Fauna connections, and the impact pests can have.
She also talked about Palm Sugar Plantations in Malaysia and the impact on the native animals there. If you were not there you missed a fantastic talk.
 
 
 
  
 
 
Riki Tiki Presented by Win F and won by Peter A.
 
 
Sergeant Session by Peter Asher raised some good money.
 
Raffle was won by some other people but not me, shame Will! 
 
Thank you, not only for the chocolates Paula, but for your participation in our fund raising efforts at the Christmas Trailer Raffle and for attending several of our meetings.
We hope you have a safe trip back to UK and maybe see you next year!
 
NOTES:
No meeting next week on 27th Nov as Golf Club is not available - but there is a Board Meeting at Warbirds Hangar for those on the Board.
CHRISTMAS IN THE HANGAR ON 29TH - STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE.   www.trybooking.com/DFFAH
Thursday 4th December - AGM at the Golf Club
Thursday 18th December - Christmas Party!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROGUES GALLERY - thanks Robyn Hills
 
   
 
    
 
   
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Duty Roster for December 2025
 
Christmas Party       18th December          
Room Set Up/Clear Away     T Long            
Sergeant/MC D Wallis             
Int. Toast  P Hovey      
Meet n Greet R Harrison
Regn/Fellowship    R Capp
Notetaker M Paton
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Next Meeting 8th January - Social meeting, then 15th January 2026 - Calpac Committees Meeting
 
        15th January    
Room Set Up/Clear Away         
Sergeant/MC  P Asher
Int. Toast   D Wallis
GS Intro/Thanks 
Vocational Talk 
Meet n Greet  M Schultz
Regn/Fellowship  E McCorkell
Notetaker  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Containers for  change
 
Containers for Change account no. C10219799
 
Donate your containers to the Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific
Upcoming Events
Christmas Trailer Raffle
Nov 01, 2025 8:00 am –
Dec 21, 2025 1:00 pm
 
Christmas Party, bring your partner!
Caloundra Golf Club
Dec 18, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Board Meeting
Warbird Adventure Flights
Dec 22, 2025 6:00 pm -
Nov 23, 2026 8:00 pm
 
Christmas Day!
Dec 25, 2025
 
New Year's Day 2026
Jan 01, 2026
 
Social evening at the Golden Beach Tavern
Golden Beach Tavern
Jan 08, 2026
 
Calpac Committees Meeting
Caloundra Golf Club
Jan 15, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Bunnings Barbecue (TBC)
Bunnings Caloundra
Jan 18, 2026
7:30 am – 3:00 pm
 
Club Meeting - Kate O'Farrell & Terka exch.student
Caloundra Golf Club
Jan 22, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Board Meeting
Warbird Adventure Flights
Jan 26, 2026 6:00 pm -
Dec 28, 2026 8:00 pm
 
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Patrick King
December 10
 
David Millar
December 13
 
Win Fowles
December 16
 
John Deakin
December 28
 
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December 1
 
Chris Bowden
December 23
 
Robyn Hills
December 28
 
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Greig Lee-Archer
Suzanne Lee-Archer
December 2
 
Suzanne Lee-Archer
Greig Lee-Archer
December 2
 
Malou Deakin
John Deakin
December 13
 
Tony Long
Jan Long
December 27
 
Join Date
Adam Mogg
December 5, 2024
1 year
 
Joey Mogg
December 5, 2024
1 year
 
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