Our guest speaker was Melanie Survivor
Ian chaired the meeting
Welcome to guests Patrick & Ash fro RC Cal Pac, and Roger's partner Sally
Thanks for the photos Irish
Special award for colour co-ordination
PP Bernie delivered the President's Report
- $408m was raised for the Rotary Foundation last year - not small change - and fed back into our Rotary projects
- The inaugural steering committee for the Caloundra Information Centre was held, and was attended by Council's Community Development Officer - The centre is envisaged to be used by locals as well as tourists, and an introductory BBQ will come soon - catered by Caloundra Rotary - so we know the sausages will be world class.
Deborah introduced Mel - she didn't know about the book when she first met her.
Mel is a victim of domestic violence, and has spent the last 25-30 years in hiding. Her abuser is still alive and has spent time in jail.
Stats - 1 in 4 living with domestic abuse
men 16%, women 81%, children 45%
Types -
psychological
verbal
physical
sexual
financial
Her book has action plans
Ian thanked Mel
Patrick & Ash gave a brief introduction to next week's talk
From: Phillip Wilkins <phillipcarterwilkins.gmail.com@clubrunner.email>
Sent: Wednesday, 2 September 2020 3:58 PM
To: Sue Robinson <slrobbo@westnet.com.au>
Subject: Lost P/P Badge
Sent: Wednesday, 2 September 2020 3:58 PM
To: Sue Robinson <slrobbo@westnet.com.au>
Subject: Lost P/P Badge
My name is Phil Wilkins a Past President of Sutherland Rotary Club NSW. I was President of that Club 1968-69. I have lost my PP Badge falling from my lapel somewhere on the Sunshine Coast this year. I have been residing at Wurtulla for the last 30 years If some one hands it in I would be most grateful if you would notify me by email or phone Mob 0417958257 it means a lot to me because of its and my age plus the memories of that most enjoyable year of Service. Regards Phil Wilkins.
If you need a good laugh, try reading through these children's science exam answers
Q: Name the four seasons. A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.
Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink. A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists.
Q: How is dew formed? A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.
Q: How can you delay milk turning sour? (brilliant, love this)! A: Keep it in the cow.
Q: What causes the tides in the oceans? A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight.
Q: What are steroids? A: Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs.
Q: What happens to your body as you age? A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.
Q: What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty? A: He says good-bye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery.
Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes. A: Premature death.
Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? (e.g., abdomen) A: The body is consisted into three parts -- the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels A, E, I, O, and U.
Q: What is the fibula? A: A small lie.
Q: What does 'varicose' mean? A: Nearby.
Q: Give the meaning of the term 'Caesarian Section.' A: The Caesarian Section is a district in Rome
Q: What does the word 'benign' mean? A: Benign is what you will be after you be eight.