We were awoken to the Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! of Sergeant Ian not being able to find the “off” button on his bell.
 
He introduced today’s Chair, Ana
Ana introduced guests Tony Moore, and Father Valentine. Welcome back to Irish and Mark.
 
The International Toast was to the Rotary Club of Helsinki, Finland.
 
And thanks for the photos Irish
 
 
 
James delivered the President’s report
  • Merv is undergoing radiation treatment
  • Alan is at Bli Bli
  • Gordon is “not good“(and somebody suggested that was actually normal) – he’s having treatment every second day
  • John will be back at the end of May, and then would be visiting his Mum in the United States
Board Meeting
  • Project monies were discussed. Conflicts of interest were brought to light, (with James being Chair) but DV Phones were a favourite. So far 2,400 phones have been put into operation, … and counting. They are desperate for more phones. It was suggested that $2,000 was suitable.
  • Money to Shelter Box was a good idea, especially considering their use in the Ukraine. Any other proposals? There was $1,000 to RUSCCF
Incoming Board
Stewart has put his hand up for membership. Darryl will do Vocational.
John will continue with International.
Community services ? – Bernie is stepping down
May is Youth Services month– INTERACT - Sue is incoming Youth Director and she will be attending a meeting on Monday.
 
Joke:
Knock Knock?
Who’s there?
Nobell
Nobell who?
No bell, that’s why I’m knocking
 
Thought for the day, about “Decisions“, with four days out to the election
From Anthony Robbins “It is in your moment of decision that your destiny is shaped"
 
Bernie introduced our guest speaker Tony
 
Tony Moore lives on the Sunshine Coast in the seat of Fisher with his wife of 26 years and their four children. Tony, a business owner of 30 years, has been engaged in politics for more than a decade.
 
Tony gave us his “my life“ story.

He was born in Redcliffe in 1971, in a Christian home. He had a great childhood with parents and grandparents who are members of the Salvation Army.

He’s enjoyed working for the community. He has a love of music and started early with drums. He was sponsored at 17, but his parents told him to get a trade “just in case”.

The Anzac Day March was an honour.

In 1992 he was playing drums in Nashville.
He returned to Australia and met Rebecca

Politics came to his attention as it means to work against crimes committed to children
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At 35 years his political journey led him to child safety, and he achieved a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and Psychology, and worked for the Queensland government in child protection.

He then studied law as he thought we needed to challenge the status quo. He then studied business management, he joined and worked with the Family First Party. In 2013 he graduated with an MBA.

He has stood for the federal seat of FISHER in 2013 and has run for the Senate and Mike Lyn – Master of Politics and Public Life

Rebecca has professional qualifications around books and music and runs a publishing business
 
2019–20 Covid - to help unvaccinated people with their freedoms. Integrity was important. “Voice for the silent“ .“Take people where they need to go“ and there was a quote from Jesus.
 
James and Ana thanks Tony.
 

James has known Tony and his family for a long time through their common association with the Salvation Army.
 
Directors
Deborah promoted the Romac trivia night on 2 June.
Changeover – book now
Pam reported on the RUSCCF dinner unfortunately cancelled by USC due to rain. There is a meeting next week on the 27th when they will discuss an alternative date.

Jim last Saturday’s RSL anniversary of the sinking of the Centaur – five attended from the Rotary Club of Caloundra.
Mark noted that it was the 79th anniversary, and that next year, being the 80th, should be thought about.
 
As Treasurer - 30th of June is coming up fast and so are your fees
 
Shepherds Arms at bakery is almost finish. Dr Ritza will be visiting Bohol soon. Typhoon repair. 30 families helped.
There have been deaths in a local bridge collapse – and one which our Rotarians crossed.

Darryl gave a travel update- restrictions being lifted.
 
The fine was on the Sergeant this time with his RACQ card being declined at the admissions desk this morning
He was found later wandering in the car park with his notebook
 
Eye halve a spelling chequer    
It came with my pea sea
It plainly marques four my revue
Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.
 
Eye strike a key and type a word
And weight four it to say    
Weather eye am wrong or write
It shows me straight a weigh.
 
As soon as a mist ache is maid
It nose bee fore two long
And eye can put the error rite
Its rarely ever wrong
 
Eye have run this poem threw it
I am shore your pleased two no
Its letter perfect in it’s weigh
My chequer tolled me sew.