Merv's red face wasn't just about my camera settings.
 
The Joint Meeting is where all the Coast's Rotary Clubs meet socially, deliver the RUSCCF scholarships (that's Rotary and the University of the Sunshine Coast Community Fund for the un-initiated) and importantly (remember this Merv) present our contribution for the year.
 
We would like to congratulate the Post Graduate researchers who received the $4,000 scholarships:
 
  • Luke Hawley, Kye McDonald and Ryan Newis.
These were the 49th, 50th and 51st scholarships awarded by RUSCCF
 
If you can understand what they are researching, well, they are just not trying hard enough.
 
Guest Speaker was Katie Toney, an ex USC student who gained her Bachelor of Communications in 2006 and was Alumnus of the Year for Regional Achivement in 2016.  Katie is currently an online news presenter for 7 News Queensland.
 
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The MC was the RUSCCF chair Ian Barnett, who gave us a close look at he new  Mooloolaba badges
This was us
USC Vice Chancellor Professor Greg Hill gave the opening address, and of course we were presented with numerous maps, graphs and statistics to illustrate the spectacular success and growth rate of our young university.
Convinced yet?
Luke Hawley is researching something about digital media and capture of the face to face interaction
of lecture environments using new age technology such as virtual reality.
I'm guessing his video acceptance of his scholarship is heading in that direction
Kye McDonald introduced us to the world of koala poo. "fresh is best"
and Ryan Newis is researching how native bees use plant resins
Anna was just a blur when she handed over what was actually a real cheque written by herself
(why worry? They don't even have a fine session at this meeting)
Thanks Anna.  Make sure the Treasurer pays up
Full house at the Innovation Centre
The Presidents line up
Katie delivers her address
And of course the raffle - Gerry was hoping for another set of saucepans
Deborah missed by a whisker
But it was Les who hit the jackpot -
After club coffee at your place Les?