Greeting us bright and early and ready to take our money at the desk this morning, was Ian Belcher. Once again we were joined by what are now our regular Guests. A warm welcome to both Greg and our resident Victorian, Ken.
Our resident Kiwi Klown, Darryl kept us all amused as he performed the duties of the Chairperson. The International Toast, proposed by Alan Still OAM, took us to the Rotary Clubs in the world that don't belong to a District, in particular to the Rotary Club of Shanghai.
Where was Roger's camera?
Roger Todd, the Club's photographer and co-Public Relations Director, let us into his life as an Architect with a passion for history and heritage. Roger came to Australia in 1961 as the son of a 10 ₤ (pound) Pom. He loves Caloundra's Post World War II Beach Houses and of course we all know Roger's involvement with the Caloundra Lighthouse. He's been a Rotarian since 2000, holding the office of President and Vocational Services Director.
District governors provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to Rotary clubs under the general supervision of the RI Board of Directors. Governors act as officers of RI, fostering achievement in their district at the club level.
It's a three year commitment to the role!
Each year, governors visit every Rotary club in the district to draw attention to important Rotary issues, to motivate Rotarians, and to personally recognise the outstanding contributions of Rotarians.
This year's recognition of Paul Harris Fellows followed the Global Grant in 2014 to improve water and sanitation facilities in the Solomon Islands. The Rotary Clubs of Caloundra Pacific and Sydney Cove also contributed towards this project.
The Caloundra Team worked on stage two erecting three rainwater tanks at the Sassamunga Hospital on Choiseul. Two toilets and a tank were erected at the Sassamunga Secondary School as well as a community toilet.
Three of the six new Paul Harris Fellows worked on that project - Jim Lombard, Bill Lavery & Genta Tsukimori.
Two were recognised for their significant work in the community - Jillian Boyle & Ken O'Connell.
The other recipient was presented last November to our long time, and now honorary member, Alf Muller. The presentations were made at out Annual Changeover celebration on 7 July, and at our club meeting on Tuesday 8 August. Two formal presentations are outstanding but will be made when opportunity permits.
Sunshine Coast Rotary Clubs (from Caloundra, Caloundra Pacific, Glasshouse Mountains, and Kawana Waters) will present the RYDA Road Safety Education course on Wednesday, 16 August to students from Meridan State College using the Caloundra Turf Club facilities at Corbould Park Racecourse. These 16-18 year old students are approaching that crucial time in their lives where they start to drive independently or are travelling as passengers of novice drivers.
By the end of this year, 8,000 Sunshine Coast High School students will have attended the RYDA course. Currently, there are 12 participating high schools and another is expected next year.
The RYDA program is supplied by Road Safety Education and delivered by Rotary Clubs throughout Australia & New Zealand.
Barry Rassin, of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2018-19. He will be declared the president-elect on 1 September if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
As president, Rassin aims to strengthen our public image and our use of digital tools to maximize Rotary’s reach.
Mark Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2019-20.
He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
By working together with Rotary International, ShelterBox is able to collaborate and combine resources to ensure that it can support more communities in desperate need of shelter.
Our next BBQ is being held at Bunnings on Wednesday 23 August.
Mark Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2019-20.
