Sergeant Richards welcomed us to “the best little Club on the Coast” and introduced Chair Renae.
And after a quick rummage for the Agenda.
Renae welcomed us to a “chilly morning” and guests John & Diane.
Thanks for the photos Dave.
Sue proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Seoul in Korea.
President Deborah talked about the Gympie Muster in late August - looks like it'll be an interesting experience.
And John's turn to be thrown into the deep end. He is from the Rotary Club of Bribie Island, and is speaking on his recent trip to Sustainable Cambodia in association with the Rotary club of Pursat in Cambodia.
Map.
History.
In 1978 Vietnam overthrew the Kymer Rouge.
The Australian government still recognised the Kymer until 1989.
Phnom Peng - Cheoung Ek killing field – Genocide Centre.
1.5 to 2 million people were killed - 25% of the population.
Tree used to bash young children to death.
Tuol Sleng genocide Museum and torture site - there are approximately 200 sites across the country.
Nobody really even knows why it all happened. It was Buddhist killing Buddhist.
Royal Palace and Gold Buddha.
Pursat - Sylvia Lasky Memorial school.
"Asked Richard"
Sustainable.
Rotary Club of Persat.
Cards – love you Rotary.
Pursat - Sylvia Lasky Memorial school.
"Asked Richard"
Sustainable.
Rotary Club of Persat.
Cards – love you Rotary.
Traditional dancing.
Some boarders.
Supplementary to school - Government only funds four hours per day.
If they understand English and use a computer people can get a job.
Equipment bought by Rotary.
Including Days for Girls. They make approximately 2000 kits per year.
Some boarders.
Supplementary to school - Government only funds four hours per day.
If they understand English and use a computer people can get a job.
Equipment bought by Rotary.
Including Days for Girls. They make approximately 2000 kits per year.
Clean water project.
Picture of a first flush diverter.
Picture of a first flush diverter.
Dry period – water is an issue.
There are no men - they are all away working.
Didn't promise anything.
But when Rotary comes…
Wells and pumps.
There are no men - they are all away working.
Didn't promise anything.
But when Rotary comes…
Wells and pumps.
Floating village.
Siem Reap.
Ankor Wat - was overgrown by jungle.
Sandstone from 72 - 100 km away.
37 year build around 1100.
Stairs are a bit steep.
Sandstone from 72 - 100 km away.
37 year build around 1100.
Stairs are a bit steep.
Story of Kymer Republic.
Didn't see beggars.
Buddhist & Hindu.
Didn't see beggars.
Buddhist & Hindu.
Three story building houses royalty in the top floor, priests below, and then the unwashed.
Four pools - north/south/east/west significance.
Bayon Temple – looting and vandalism.
Trees.
Siem Reap.
US bombing/mines - half has been cleared in Cambodia, patting a rat to find ordnance -sniffing for TNT - nocturnal.
Four pools - north/south/east/west significance.
Bayon Temple – looting and vandalism.
Trees.
Siem Reap.
US bombing/mines - half has been cleared in Cambodia, patting a rat to find ordnance -sniffing for TNT - nocturnal.
Takeaways.
Seven focus areas of Rotary.
Sustainability DFG – adopt a child.
Richard Allen - donate a cow.
RAWCS
Seven focus areas of Rotary.
Sustainability DFG – adopt a child.
Richard Allen - donate a cow.
RAWCS
Textbook Rotary project.
Global Grant.
RC Bribie will put in $1000.
Will the Rotary Club of Caloundra do the same??
Funding is next month also.
Judy – noted South African project.
Chris – Water. - value for money.
In Persat it is vital -well and a pump - $US 200,000 equals 10 Wells plus plus plus
Question from Elaine - is all drilling successful?
Some dry, some need treatment.
Global Grant.
RC Bribie will put in $1000.
Will the Rotary Club of Caloundra do the same??
Funding is next month also.
Judy – noted South African project.
Chris – Water. - value for money.
In Persat it is vital -well and a pump - $US 200,000 equals 10 Wells plus plus plus
Question from Elaine - is all drilling successful?
Some dry, some need treatment.
Richard thanked John
Directors Reports.
James – Red Shield appeal $50,000 goal for Pathways Project – and they raised $53,000.
Warren - Ben Thornton (godson) opening factory $2500 to Rotary Caloundra for Hospital PJs.-Daughter at Children's Hospital Brisbane.
“Protector more than just fencing”
“Protector more than just fencing”
Living Together – next week.
Richard couldn't get out of the house this morning because Windows has frozen.
District Changeover on 6 July at 2 pm - Sunday afternoon at the Victoria Park Ballroom, Houston.
Thanks Chris
An old woman, a beautiful girl, an army general, and a young soldier are sitting in the same car on a train.
Suddenly, the train goes into a dark tunnel.
There is a rustle of movement, a loud kiss, and a firm slap.
The train returns to the light. The general has a red mark on his cheek.
The old woman thinks, “Good for her. So many young girls today have no principles. That old man kissed her, and she slapped him right across the face.”
The beautiful girl thinks, “How odd, that that general would choose to kiss that old lady instead of me.”
The general thinks, “Well, isn’t that a fine thing. That young pup steals a kiss from a beautiful girl and I get the slap.”
The soldier thinks, “Not a bad day at all! All I had to do was kiss the back of my hand, and I got to slap a general and get away with it!”
Suddenly, the train goes into a dark tunnel.
There is a rustle of movement, a loud kiss, and a firm slap.
The train returns to the light. The general has a red mark on his cheek.
The old woman thinks, “Good for her. So many young girls today have no principles. That old man kissed her, and she slapped him right across the face.”
The beautiful girl thinks, “How odd, that that general would choose to kiss that old lady instead of me.”
The general thinks, “Well, isn’t that a fine thing. That young pup steals a kiss from a beautiful girl and I get the slap.”
The soldier thinks, “Not a bad day at all! All I had to do was kiss the back of my hand, and I got to slap a general and get away with it!”
courtesy Lisa Newall
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