Chair for the day Sally was introduced by Sergeant Richard
Sally introduced guests Greig and Suzanne. Greig is our incoming AG
Also Ross from Cal-Pac, Friend of Rotary Keith, and of course Guest Speaker Dr Rizsa
There was a bit of dancing around on the podium as President Deborah accepted the District acknowledgement of our Polio Plus donation
I couldn't find the Rotary Club of the Vatican City to accept our International Toast
But we toasted it anyway in memory of Pope Francis
Apparently, Rotarians do visit there occasionally
Sally spoke about his 12 point plan and crucial role in the fight against modern slavery.
through Global Freedom Network
Thanks for the Photos Roger
President Deborah presented Roger with his 25 years in Rotary Certificate
Chris introduce Dr Rizsa
“Like favourite aunts and uncles”
Rotary is "needed more than ever"
Thanks Mark for the grant application
Since May, two projects by the Rotary Club of Caloundra
Self sustaining garden
Aquatronics
Bio gas – poo to power
Not a "big" home, but quality care is the aim
Community outreach
Comment on slavery – "don't buy this" from sweat shops
Forward Planning – make it sustainable
Dr Rizsa walked to school and worked as a maid
Six university graduates coming soon
Wants to provide a home for sexually abuse children – Land plus $20,000 has been achieved
Gravity water tank – district grant submitted
Echo’s Storey – not verbal “challenging”, but graduated from kindergarten a "real gardener"
Zubair – would've been begging on the street" – in 2025 is a mechanical engineering graduate
XC came 12 years ago – currently a university student – abused as a child – architecture graduate
Prince and Leah – siblings
Medical outreach – 213 in one day – five villages
Vertical water tank – Mark – vision "to lift others out of poverty"
Early projects in Uganda and India
Chris thanked Dr Rizsa
Mark – district Grant for tank "this week" – "solid" – tank stand – now "white" – home will project manage
2026/ 23rd of January 5 days club visit" maybe
Mentioned the quadrangle bitumen
Bob cash shared student – 90% hosting organise – June 2 026 – into July needs family – from Czechia – 17-year-old
Meridan College ANZAC day tomorrow
Elaine – guest speakers – up to July – direct Sunshine Coast rail
Darryl – thanks for kind wishes – "kiss the bitumen" – Caloundra Hospital "best ever" – chocolate biscuits stolen from the diabetic clinic – corner of baked cake
Vocational visits: Salvation Army and art walk (see the real for comments)
Tracey – Chair next week (not Mark)
Greig thanked Dr Rizsa "doing a fantastic job”
Cal Pac has a similar project – education – "best way out”
District has dollars – It’s critical out West
District Governor elect is Mark Williams – Greig is our new AG next year – we'll see more of him
Out West – "cluster project"
9 out of 13 President elects were at PETS which is the President Elect Training Seminar
Tex is the secretary of the Rotary club of Eumundi – working with Blaze Aid
Need people with caravans to go to Quilpie – 1000 km away
Serving food for fence builders
Water tank project - Global Grant – $230,000 from district – Ball is rolling"
"Nomads" Club
"Nomads" Club
Deborah - money from movie night could be donated
9650/20 account in GIST – tax deductible via RAWCS
We will build a raft for Keith
Sergeant Richard’s session was definitely a shocking experience
Torch, plasma lighter and taser combined
Warryn "having a brain causes brain cancer”
Richard “you'll be right”
Darryl – Brisbane to Sapo direct
Do any of these lines intersect?
If so, point to exactly where that happens
Going up or down?