Corporal Warryn welcomed Chair Bob (Robert) to the podium
Bob welcomed speaker Amanda and guests Anna & Arnie (hope I have your names spelt correctly)
Thanks for the photos Dave
After a bit of towing and throwing the international toast was proposed for the Rotary Club of Buenos Aires.
President Deborah delivered her report.
- We have RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) coming up in mid July and we are up for the catering, as well as providing teams if possible.
- Deborah introduced Anna and Arnie. (If that's not how it’s spelt apologies, forget to check) Anna is an economist.
Deborah introduced Amanda from Hospital PJs.
Amanda puts amazing energy into this passion, she has a son with concussion, and her day started at 3 am in the Western suburbs of Brisbane.
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
PJ’s started as a result of her daughter, Sophie, having a stroke as a four year-old. Sophie is now 19. Elliott is 6 foot seven.
In 2010 – "kids don't have strikes” was the belief
Symptoms - speech difficulties, one side of face drooping, lift both arms and see if one starts dropping… call the Ambulance.
In 2010 – "kids don't have strikes” was the belief
Symptoms - speech difficulties, one side of face drooping, lift both arms and see if one starts dropping… call the Ambulance.
Hospital…
Dress standards for children wear dull pyjamas or nothing.
No "choices" therefore she went home and made PJ’s
Every colour and size.
Children deserve dignity.
Families are financially stressed.
Bring back the "spark" in a child's day.
The first question the friendly doctor asks is "have you moved your bowels?"
Sponsors… Fig Tree Pocket State School
2014 – Queensland Children's Hospital opened.
"PJs for all children"
Rotary Club of Yeerongpilly.
All over 60 and male – but a “body language change”.
$10,000 "done"
All boxes ticked.
355 PJ’s first day.
Mental health benefits.
Rotary symbols on back in front.
On Current Affair 10 years ago…
Sophie says 10 x $10,000.
"No problem" – she'll get to every Rotary meeting.
$10,000 to start – Sophie
"Not hard to fundraise"
Plus Interact.
Plus Rotaract.
Robyn asked if there was a patent on the clever design – Hospital PJ's is trademarked, and images such as from Star Trek, and Cat in a Hat can be purchased as fabrics.
That cost $14 each to make.
Sophie’s hand prints on logo.
Co-chair of Children's Hospital.
Promote nationally.
Females joining Rotary.
Question from Derek – something about moving a motion
Anything else?
Queensland Children's Hospital - gold flame tree.
Treat community/families.
Doctors talk to adults, not the children.
Made in Darra.
Sophie's dress with 2000 handprints, including Chris Hemsworth.
“Even people she doesn't like"
Bob thanked Amanda.
Darryl - can you donate online? – Yes, and can contact directly.
Not at SCUH (Sunshine Coast University Hospital) yet.
Take home or give back PJ’s? "To keep if chosen"
Changes how our parents see their kids.
Bob – in Rotary Down Under Yet?
Directors.
Next week,John Oxenford - Sustainable Cambodia.
And Yvonne broke her femur when she and Jim got back from Switzerland.
Darryl – brought to our attention the article in RDU on Rotary Fellowship Groups - your local Travel Agent can help. Travel the world, Stay with Rotarians.
Bob at CalPac last Thursday - International exchange student in July.
Child Protection matters.
- What we have to do.
- Guide.
- Online.
- 15 Question test.
Sergeant Warryn.
A fine for President Deborah - she sent in some recycling, but a huntsman jumped out and bit him.
A fine for President Deborah - she sent in some recycling, but a huntsman jumped out and bit him.
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