WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY 2018
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Deb Lynde on Bushfire Preparation.
APOLOGIES
Apologies to Bernice before noon on Tuesday 1st.
DUTY ROSTERS
2nd May 6th June
Duty Officer Greg W Ric T
Assist DO Roly N Rick V
Registration John W Keith R
Fellowship Laurelle O Bill H
SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
5th May
Woodies Show
19th May
Chris B (Leader) Roly N Keith R
2nd June
Maleny Show
CLUB ORGANISATION
Details of the make up of the currrent Board and Committees can be found at the end of this bulletin.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF 18TH APRIL
President Alan welcomed members and reminded everyone of the District Conference to be held at Maroochydore 20, 21, 22 April.
Greg Williams gave a report on the progress of the aquatic centre to be located on the Precinct and asked for a letter of support to be sent to MDSRC.
Our Sergeant Chris then extracted monies from unsuspecting members.
Greg introduced Kelli Dendle who is an occupational therapist, who has volunteered in schools and is currently working on "Affordable Housing in Maleny", whilst doing a university degree. Kelli said Rotary had commissioned a report into housing issues in Maleny. The housing conversations that followed from this outlined the need for the availability of more lower cost homes to buy or rent thus providing a transitional roof over the head of people who need to move house and time to make other arrangements.
Some of the problems in Maleny are increasing property and rental prices. Some of the studio rentals are being used for Air B&B. As a typical rent is $480 per week; this is not sustainable for a single parent who may be on a single pension of $472 per week, or anyone on the minimum wage of $695 per week.
Those who find themselves in HOUSING STRESS are FAMILIES: LOW INCOME WORKERS: OLDER PEOPLE ESPECIALLY WOMEN (in fact the biggest group is women aged over 50 which can come about by losing a partner, then having to move house for various reasons).
There are some projects happening with Maleny Neighbourhood Centre looking into research on transitional housing and age friendly community housing:- CHASM housing : Small affordable Housing.
- SMART Living Society Limited: A not for profit public company limited by guarantee. Applying for full charity status and planning to build housing that is appropriate and affordable for rent.
These groups are endeavouring to get an AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY HOUSING GRANT for RESEARCH and to progress the shortage of affordable housing in Maleny. With these groups working together she was hopeful of alleviating some of the demand for low cost housing in Maleny.
Some questions followed. Then Malcolm thanked Kelli for her enlightening talk.
THE GREAT DEBATE
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ongratulations to the members of our Club who won the debate with the RC of Glasshouse Mountains in Landsborough on 23rd April. FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
2nd May
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Deb Lynde on Bushfire Preparation.
5th-7th May
Wood Expo car parking duties.
9th May
Board Meeting at the Masonic Hall.
16th May
Tranquil Park for Community Grants presentations.
23th May
Joint Clubs Meeting and Rotary Scholarships presentation at USC.
30th May
Masonic Hall for meeting on final arrangements for the Show.
1st-2nd June
Maleny Show
27th June
Changeover Dinner
BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY
4th Angela Griffin 15th Greg Williams 18th Cilla Vickers
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
MULTICULTURALISM IN PRACTICE
HELPING ONE'S FELLOW MAN
An Arab Sheik was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery but, prior to the surgery, the doctors needed to have some of his blood type stored in case the need arose. As the gentleman had an extremely rare type of blood that couldn't be found locally, the call went out around the world.
Finally a Scotsman was located who had the same rare blood type. After some coaxing, the Scot donated his blood for the Arab. After the surgery the Arab sent the Scotsman a BMW, a diamond necklace for his wife, and US$100,000 in appreciation for the blood donation.
A few months later, the Arab had to undergo a further corrective surgery procedure. Once again, his doctor telephoned the Scotsman who was more than happy to donate his blood. After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Scotsman a thank-you card and a box of Quality Street chocolates.
The Scotsman was shocked that the Arab did not reciprocate his earlier kind gesture as he had anticipated. He phoned the Arab and asked him: "I thought you would be more generous than that. Last time you sent me a BMW, diamonds and money, but this time you only sent me a lousy thank-you card and a crappy box of chocolates?"
To this the Arab replied: " Aye laddie, but I now have Scottish blood in me veins".
MALENY ROTARY CLUB EXECUTIVE TEAM FOR 2018-2019
BOARD MEMBERS
President - Alan Wilson
Vice President - Michael Gregory
Secretary - Bernice McLennan
Treasurer - Jim Atkinson
Vocational - Ric Townsend
Club Admininstration / Membership - Philip Stark
International/Foundation - Angela Griffin/ CL Claridge
Community Relations/Youth - Greg Williams
Service Projects - Rick Vickers/Chris Ross-Smith
Other Roles
Minute Recorder - Lionel Tilley
Guest Speakers - Michael Gregory
Bulletin Editor - Keith Rogers
MALENY ROTARY CLUB COMMITTEES
1.Grants Committee 2.RAWCS - Ebenezer Zambia
Confidential Angela Griffin
CL Claridge
Jim Atkinson
3.RAWCS-Nepal
Chris Ross-Smith 4.Show Committee
Jim Atkinson Bernice McLennan
CL Claridge John McLennan
5.Social Committee 6.Calendar Committee
Phillip Stark Lionel Tilley
Roly Neiper Rick Vickers
Jeff Cornfoot
7.High School Project Jim Atkinson
Chris Brooker
Jeff Cornfoot
Greg Williams
8.Membership/ 9.Qld Australian Cross Country Athletics Title
USC Project Committee Rick Vickers
Phillip Stark Greg Williams
CL Claridge Chris Brooker
Angela Griffin
Roly Nieper 10.Plan for Maleny Education Support Fund
Chris Ross-Smith Angela Griffin
CL Claridge
Roly Nieper
Jeff Cornfoot
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