Our Speaker was Lyn Gahan, about the Probus Club of Pelican Waters
Pam chaired the meeting, and welcomed soon to be member on, ADG Wendy, Gerry and of course Lyn, to be introduced more formally later
and the big news of course, it's Keith's birthday coming up. Apologies from Darryl & Merv
President James welcomed us (and of course Wendy) to the "best Rotary Club on the Sunshine Coast"
Then had to fess up that it's the only one he's ever visited
Thanks for the photos Mark
Apologies for the quickest "Our Last Meeting" in history - Roger is in a hurry - apologies for next week (and no Reel) we'll be swanning with the celebrities in Byron
Don's induction
Deborah introduced Lyn
In 1999, Lyn Gahan was invited to be the first female member of the Rotary Club of Caloundra, becoming the first female President in July, 2002.Later, in 2008, as a Rotary project, she initiated the establishment of a fourth Probus Club in Caloundra- the Probus Club of Pelican Waters.Retirement from being Deputy Principal at Caloundra State High School, in 2002, created opportunities for much community service.As well as involvement in a vast variety of Probus activities, Lyn has been committed to the Red Cross Emergency Services- joining in 2011, becoming the Sunshine Coast Team Convenor in 2014, (currently holding that role,) and also serving for four years as Liaison Officer with the Local Disaster Management Group. She has been activated on more than ten occasions, responding to community disasters, throughout Queensland, .State and federal election campaigns have included Lyn, over many years. Recently, she dedicated her skills as Campaign Manager for Stuart Coward, a former student at Caloundra State High.Currently, Lyn is the 13th President of the Probus Club of Pelican Waters, “recycled,” having been the Foundation President in 2008.Lyn relishes sharing all aspects of her life with Mike, her husband of 32 years, and with his family, which includes five grandchildren.Lyn has actively enjoyed living in Caloundra since 1982 and is very proud to be a local!
Dear Roger,
RYDA days for the first half of the year will be as follows:
MARCH
MONDAY, 29 th MARCH- Set up day -1 to about 3pm
TUESDAY! 30th MARCH - RYDA DAY 8-3pm
WEDNESDAY, 31st MARCH- RYDA DAY 8-3pm
MAY
TUESDAY, 4th MAY - Set up day - 1 to about 3pm
WEDNESDAY, 5th MAY - RYDA DAY 8am to 3pm
THURSDAY, 6th MAY - RYDA DAY 8am to 3pm
PLEASE everyone try to volunteer to be there on the days you are able! It is a very worthy cause!
could you indicate to me which days you are able to help. I need numbers as soon as possible.
Many thanks,
Pam
Birthday boy
Thanks James
European Economics explained
Some years ago a small rural town in Spain twinned with a similar town in
Greece. The Mayor of the Greek town visited the Spanish town.
When he saw the palatial mansion belonging to the Spanish mayor he wondered
how he could afford such a house.
Greece. The Mayor of the Greek town visited the Spanish town.
When he saw the palatial mansion belonging to the Spanish mayor he wondered
how he could afford such a house.
The Spaniard said; "You see that bridge over there?
The EU gave us a grant to build a two-lane bridge, but by building a single
lane bridge with traffic lights at either end this house could be built".
The following year the Spaniard visited the Greek town. He was simply amazed
at the Greek Mayor's house, gold taps, marble floors, it was marvellous.
When he asked how this could be afforded the Greek said; "You see that
bridge over there?"
The Spaniard replied; "No."