Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 1st March 2017

"THE RANGE"  Vol. 58 No.16
WEDNESDAY 1ST MARCH 2017

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Julia Peddie (CHASM) on Housing Affordability.

APOLOGIES
Apologies to Bernice before noon on Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS                       
                               1st Mar           15th Mar              5th April              
Duty Officer            Roly N            CL Claridge         Michael G           
Assist DO               Phillip S          Angela G             Sherryl G                      
Registration           John McL         Lionel T              Phillip S
Fellowship              Bill H              John Whan          Alan W

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
11th March
Jeff Cornfoot  (Leader)  Roly Neiper  Keith Rogers

25th March
Chris R-S  (Leader)  Angela Griffin  John Whan

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
President Jeff was warmly welcomed back after his fundraising motorbike ride in Rotary District 3181 where he and his “international biker gang” had been welcomed and hosted royally by local Rotarians. $50,000 was raised for TRF and each rider was recognised with a Paul Harris Fellowship.
Our Club toasted District 3181, which has 2000 Rotarians and President Jeff presented glamorous banners from the Indian clubs.

Back in work and chairing mode, President Jeff welcomed our guest speaker Helen Walker and other guests; reminded members of DIK commitment on 4 March; District Assembly on 19 Feb (6 attending); MCSR opening when Chris Brooker would represent the Club; Romac Trivia Night fund raiser.

Chris Brooker reported on: 29 March working bee for harvesting bike parts for recycling into wheelchairs by Surfers Sunrise Club; Panel decisions on Club Community Grants 2017 yet to be announced; possible project for lockers for the High School; Date Claimer of 1 July for parking duties at Muscle on the Mountain; and Hospital Auxiliary project for special beds for Maleny Hosp.

Phillip Stark spruiked the get together at the RSL on Sunday 26 Feb to meet invitees who might be interested in Rotary. Members welcome.

Alan Wilson reported he was home hosting a representative from St Jude’s Orphanage who would be speaking at the District Conference; and also the idea for support for a Rotary Community Corps in Popondetta PNG, sponsored by Maleny and Boroko in PNG.

Jim reported that testing of extension of sausage sizzle by 1 hour had not increased sales.

Chris Brooker encouraged donations from Melinda (attacked by wasps, poor thing when she tried to nick – no pick! a lime at an open home); Malcolm’s operation; Alan taking a nap in the pub; Ric’s haircut; Keith’s forlorn attempts at rentacrowd at the SS; Michael Gregory’s out of date Rotary shirt; President Jeff for visiting the romantic Taj Majal without his wife!

Helen Walker was welcomed back to the Club to share her experiences as the only nurse for Australian citizens on remote Australian Territory Islands – this time the Cocos Islands, off the West coast of Western Australia - 950 kms from Christmas Island. Travel is by Virgin Air twice a week from Perth when weather permitted. The Islands consist of twenty-seven tiny coral islands surrounding two atolls – Home Island and West Island with a population of 450 individuals of mainly Malay Muslim heritage and 150 ex pats who provide services for the Islands including teachers for the one High School. In addition to the health clinic there is an excellent dental clinic run by a Cocos Malay dentist. Helen compared this to Torres Strait Islands where there was no dentist and the population suffered. Helen felt that because of the high standard of dental hygiene that maybe the population on Cocos were resistant to rheumatic fever, which by contrast was common in the Torres Straight Islands.

Very competent Cocos Malay clinic workers support Helen’s fully computerised clinic on a day-to-day basis. The closest hospital is Christmas Island or for major emergencies - Perth.
The Islanders earned income from tourism to these remote and peaceful islands through activities such as kite and wind surfing, tours and birdwatching, sailing etc. Other income comes from export of coconut, which could be expanded with help, though it is subject to a tariff set by the Australian Government.  New businesses would be welcomed to provide employment and enterprise opportunities for the population who live in peace and harmony together in what Helen describes as paradise.

Angela proposed the vote of thanks.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
4th March
Working bee at DIK - bus leaves Landsborough Station at 0830h.

8th March
Board Meeting at the Masonic Hall.

15th March
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Ken Wishaw on Light Pollution.

22nd March
Club Assembly at the Masonic Centre now cancelled.

23rd March
RSL at 6:30 for 7:00pm for the Club's 2017 Community Grants Awards - Partners Night.

26th March
Bikes to Wheelchairs at the Maleny Showgrounds.

29th March
TBC
    
BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH
5th Judy Tilley  26th Rick Vickers

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR MARCH
6th John & Beth Wann  22nd Peter and Kay Wilkinson

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
HOW MANY OF YOU KNOW WHAT A PARAPROSDOKIAN IS?

A paraprosdokian (/pærəprɒsˈdoʊkiən/) is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence, phrase, or larger discourse is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part.

Examples of paraprosdokian Wisdom

·    If I had a dollar for every girl that found me unattractive, they’d eventually find me attractive.
·     I find it ironic that the colours red, white, and blue stand for freedom -  until they’re flashing behind you.
·      Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool, so I gave him a glass of water.
·      Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
·      I’m great at multi-tasking — I can waste time, be unproductive,  and procrastinate all at once.
·      If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
·      Take my advice — I'm not using it.
·      My wife and I were happy for twenty years; then we met.
·      Hospitality is the art of making guests feel like they’re at home when you wish they were.
·      Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.
·      Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
·      Women spend more time wondering what men are thinking than men spend thinking.
·      He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
·      Is it wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly?
·      I was going to give him a nasty look, but he already had one.
·      Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
·      I was going to wear my camouflage shirt today, but I couldn’t find it.
·      If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
·      Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let him sleep.
·      If tomatoes are technically a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie?
·      Money is the root of all wealth.
·      No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 24 for 14 December 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 24  
Wednesday 14th December 2011

THIS WEEK’S MEETING 
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Helen Walker on "Remote Area Nursing".

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                               14 Dec               11 Jan                   18th Jan
Duty Officer           Lionel T             John McL                TBA
Registration           Sherryl G            Bernice McL
ADO & Scribe       Mike G               Malcolm B
Fellowship             Debra L               Angela G

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER

24th December
Cancelled

21st January
Charlotte Golding (Leader)  John Whan  Dick Andrew  Debra Lynde

LAST WEEK’S MEETING

Madam Flash

It only lights up after 4 drinks!

Rotarians, partners and guests celebrated Christmas at a function at the home of Marlene and Bill Hankinson. It was the next best thing to a white Christmas that one could hope for, with the fog blanket lying thick on the hills. The festive spread provided by Kerry, Elaine, Gillian and Pam was greatly appreciated by all and of course Marlene’s Christmas pud hit the spot. 

Grumpy old men?

Another Nigella?

Everyone concerned deserves congratulations. It seemed clear that all present enjoyed themselves in the informal atmosphere. The pictures tell the tale!

That's enough monkey business!



Thank God for global warming










SUNSHINE SAFARI

On Tuesday 6 December, the 2011 Sunshine Safari students visited Maleny (we forgot about the sun in our planning of the day). Sixteen students, under the guidance of Bernie and John and capable helpers, arrived at 12 noon.  A number of Rotarians assisted Deb with the serving of lunch, and thank you for your help.

Inbound and outbound students were from Sweden, Japan, Germany, France, Austria and Australia”.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

21st & 28 Dec  No Meeting

4th Jan  No meeting

11th Jan  Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Winston Johnson on "Proposed Combined Service Clubs' Project".

BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER
11th Jim A  21st Karen B  

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR DECEMBER
6th Brian & Leanne, Chris & Jocelyn,  9th Tony & Elizabeth,  12th Jim & Elaine,  Ric & Jacinta,  Roly & Kerry, 17th Lionel & Judy,  22nd Pat & Nerina

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FROM A WOULD BE QUIZ MASTER

As the Christmas holidays are traditionally a time for puzzles and quizes, feel free to test yourself on the following questions.  Try not to scroll down to the answers before you have formulated your response.

1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?
Stop and think about it and decide on your answer before you scroll down.





The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.

2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?






Did you say, Open the refrigerator, put in the elephant, and close the refrigerator?
Wrong Answer.

Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door. This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your previous actions.

3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend .... except one. Which animal does not attend?





Correct Answer : The elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator. You just put him in there. This tests your memory. Okay, even if you did not answer the first three questions correctly, you still have one more chance to show your true abilities.


4. There is a river you must cross but it is used by crocodiles, and you do not have a boat. How do you manage it?







Correct Answer:? You jump into the river and swim across. Have you not been listening? All the crocodiles are attending the Animal Meeting. This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.

According to Anderson Consulting Worldwide, around 90% of the professionals they tested got all questions wrong, but many preschoolers got several correct answers. Anderson Consulting says this conclusively disproves the theory that most professionals do not have the brains of a four-year-old.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!!!

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 22 for 30 November 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 22

Wednesday 30th November 2011                    




THIS WEEK’S MEETING                                                                             
Wild Rocket @ Misty’s at 6:30 for 7:00pm, with Partners welcome.  Bus leaves RSL at 6:00pm, fare $5.

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                                         30 Nov             7 Dec               14 Dec
Duty Officer                     Brian K            Brian A             Lionel T
Registration                     Geoff C            Jim A                Sherryl G
ADO & Scribe                  Pat K               Charlotte G       Mike G
Fellowship                       Lloyd L             Debra L             Debra L

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
10th December
John McLennan (Leader)   Brian King    Chris Brooker    Lloyd Larney

24th December
Cancelled

LAST WEEK’S MEETING
Meeting chaired by DO Keith R who did an outstanding job, much to the delight of Pres Greg who could sit back and enjoy the meeting.

Reminder of upcoming date claimers:
a. 9th Dec Street Carnival – BBQ outside MCU
b. 10th Dec Carols at Twilight at RSL 7 pm

Reports
Brian D : needs numbers for Christmas Party ASAP. Organisers are preparing own catering and drinks, about $25 per head. (Optional) bring a pressie for under $10.

Pres Greg: announced that Secretary Karen will have a heavy workload with also being the President elect, therefore Lionel T has graciously stepped up to be assistant Secretary  commencing in the new year.

Treasurer Jeff: we are in good shape but anticipate heavy expenses coming up in the coming month.

Angela G: Malcolm B is leading on the Christmas Carols; Jim A is leading on the Street Carnival,  (Board approved a price increase for the food items for the carnival only);  Board approved  $500 towards brain research by a donation to the No Brainer Ball; a cheque to be presented to Maleny High School for the first of our three year commitment; Lloyd L is taking lead on the repair to the Rotary badge for the footbridge over the Obi Obi;  Marek Malter has offered a space next to the Pharmacy for our Rotary Sausage Sizzle from March 2012;  Rick V is taking the lead on the doors for the Community Centre and Jim A is taking the lead for PYOP.  There will be a music festival in 2012 with Rotary offered the job of catering for the fans.

Ric T: no international news but reminded all of the next meeting at Wild Rocket@ Misty’s, with bus leaving RSL at 6 pm, cost $25 per head with drinks at own cost.

Discussion about how much was  raised at Polio Plus night. Bernice and Sherry to submit expenses before Jeff C can determine overall proceeds of the night.

Sgt Session: insightful, creative but totally untrue fines dished out by Sgt Pat K. While blanket fines are not allowed, all those paid up who had failed to congratulate Ric T for his appointment of PE for 2013-14.  Heads and tails winner was.... a winner!  Jim A paid for a commercial announcement for little used jeans and a spare test match seat.

Guest speaker Keith Rogers then gave an informative yet highly entertaining session on the history of brewing in Australia, starting from the situation in England in the 1780; covering the local problems with materials for most of the 1800's; the establishment of many well known breweries dung that period; the development of malting, hop production and yeast control; the arrival of refrigeration and lager brewing.

 The 20th century saw the foundation of Carlton and United Breweries and its progress to the largest brewery in Australia and, at its peak, the 4th largest in the world.  Its world position has since declined as other brewers have expanded greatly in developing countries; its takeover by SAB Millar is imminent.

A number of curious facts and figures were included and delivered with his usual wry, dry and laconic style.

Rick V (ADO) then provided a vote of thanks and handed back to the Duty Officer (yes Keith R again) to close the meeting with some last minute parish notices.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

6th Dec   Sunshine Safari lunch at RSL - volunteers required by Deb L.

7th Dec   Christmas Party at the Hankinsons.

9th Dec   BBQ at Street Carnival.

10th Dec  Christmas carols at RSL

14th Dec  Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm.

21st Dec  No Meeting

BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER
11th Jim A  21st Karen B  

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR DECEMBER
6th Brian & Leanne, Chris & Jocelyn,  9th Tony & Elizabeth,  12th Jim & Elaine,  Ric & Jacinta, Roly & Kerry, 17th Lionel & Judy,  22nd Pat & Nerina.

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FROM A PASSING GERONTOLOGIST

This, or versions of it, has been around for a while. I thought that if you can pass this test it will help you  decide how to spend the rest of the weekend!

During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, "How do you determine whether or not an older person should be put in an old age home?"

"Well," he said, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No"---he said.--- "A normal person would pull the bath plug. Do you want a bed near the window ?".

ARE YOU GOING TO PASS THIS ON…OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE?

"No"---he said.--- "A normal person would pull the bath plug. Do you want a bed near the window ?".

ARE YOU GOING TO PASS THIS ON…OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE?

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 21 for 23 November 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 21

Wednesday 23rd November 2011      

THIS WEEK’S MEETING 
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Keith Rogers speaking on "Whatever happened to CUB?".

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                                 23 Nov              30 Nov             7 Dec
Duty Officer             Keith R             Brian K             Brian A
Registration             Dick A              Geoff C             Jim A
ADO & Scribe         Rick V               Pat K                Charlotte G
Fellowship               Brian D             Lloyd L             Debra L

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER

26th November
Keith Rogers (Leader)  John McLennan  Rick Vickers  Brian Doyle

10th December
Andy Schouteten (Leader)  Brian King  Chris Brooker  Lloyd Larney

LAST WEEK’S MEETING
President Greg opened our special Polio Fund Raiser and welcomed members, partners and guests. The meeting started with a screening of the 7:30 Report segment on Sir Clem Renouf and the start of the Rotary End Polio campaign.  After a delicious Thai supper, prepared by Sherry and helpers, a raffle of donated goods was held.  This raised $193 and the funds were enhanced by an anonymous donation of $100 from a former member.  President Greg then presented Sherry with a bottle of wine in appreciation of her efforts.

After the screening of a second film about ending polio, our guest speaker Cathy Newman was introduced.  Cathy is the Convenor of the Post Polio Support Group of the Sunshine Coast.  The Group has 22 active members and 12 others who have dificulties atending meetings.  There are similar groups along the coastal fringe from Cairns to the Gold Coast.

The Group has been set up to help past polio patients with the problems that beset them as they get older - active people becoming disabled again.  She believes that overcoming the virus is such a struggle that the survivors age prematurely.  Her own experience was a total burn out 10 years ago which forced her premature retirement.

She described the history of polio treatment in Australia and the beneficial effects of the vaccines which ridded the country of the virus.  She warned however that the virus is only one international passenger away and urged that all children continue to be immunised.  She commended Rotary on its efforts to rid the world of the virus.

Sherry W gave a heartfelt vote of thanks.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

26th Nov  No Brainer Ball at the Showgrounds to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.

30th Nov  Partners' Night at Misty's.

6th Dec   Sunshine Safari lunch at RSL - volunteers required by Deb L.

7th Dec   Christmas Party at the Hankinsons.

9th Dec   BBQ at Street Carnival.

14th Dec  Meeting at Maleny Hotel with Guest Speaker arranged by Angela G.

REMAINING BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER

20th Jenny S  23rd Elizabeth C-H  25th Bill H  29th Brian A   

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR NOVEMBER

7th Dick and Heather  19th Mike and Sherryl  26th Peter and Sherry 

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FROM OUR LOCAL LINGUIST

ORSTRAYLIAN

The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants were asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and supply a witty definition.  Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand.

Billabonk:    to make passionate love beside a waterhole.

Bludgie:        a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet.

Dodgeridoo:  a fake indigenous artefact.

Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine.

Flatypus:        a cat that has been run over by a vehicle.

Mateshit:       all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around the floor.

Shagman:      an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in search of sexual activity.

Yabble:      the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater crustaceans.

Bushwanker:  a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above average when it comes to handling himself in the scrub.

Crackie-daks:  'hipster' tracksuit pants.

And for the Kiwi's amongst us:
Shornbag:     a particularly attractive naked sheep.

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 20 for 16 November 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 20
Wednesday 16th November 2011

THIS WEEK’S MEETING 
Polio Plus fund raiser - A Thai Night to be held at Maleny High School with Partners welcome at 6:30 for 7:00pm.

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                               16 Nov              23 Nov              30 Nov
Duty Officer           Jeff C                Keith R              Brian K
Registration           Tony H               Dick A              Geoff C  
ADO & Scribe        Sherry W           Rick V              Pat K
Fellowship              Roly N               Brian D             Lloyd L

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
26th November
Keith Rogers (Leader)  John McLennan  Rick Vickers  Brian Doyle

10th December
Andy Schouteten (Leader)  Brian King  Chris Brooker  Lloyd Larney

LAST WEEK’S MEETING

Meeting opened at 18.57 by President Greg who mentioned that he had attended a very interesting awards night at the Maleny High school and also a sporting club function.  He also said that Terry S had moved to Golden Beach.

Business:
 John W presented to the Club a beautifully made cabinet for the storage of the Presidents collars.
 A Rotary tie was presented to Brian D in appreciation for the work that he did on the Club's bye-laws and constitution.
 The acting treasurer Jim A assured the members that we still have money in the bank.
 Deb L gave her report on youth.
 Chris B informed us that several candidates are in the pipeline - (like Gaddafi?).
 Brian K confirmed that this year's Christmas Party will be held atthe Bill H estate.
 Brian A gave a report on the calendar sales.
 Angela G spoke about a collection for women in PNG and also asked for more volunteers for a sausage sizzle at the markets on Sunday 13th.
 Mike G went through the planning for the Thai fundraiser night on 16th Nov. Andy S will donate prizes for the raffle/auction.
 Mike G also gave reports on the District Seminar at Bribie Island, on polio eradication and on the global poverty program.
 Bernice McL won the head/tail competition

AGM opened by Lionel T who presided over the Election Of Officers for 2012.
The minutes of AGM recorded by secretary Karen B

The Sergeant at Arms Pat K demonstrated his "talents" by handing out unjust and unexplained fines to his innocent fellow Rotarians, who all obligingly paid their dues (arguably some with borrowed money!)

Meeting Closed at 20.25

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

14th Nov  Possible Joint Meeting with Glass House and Caboolture.

23rd Nov  Maleny Hotel with Guest Speaker Keith Rogers on "Whatever happened to CUB?".

26th Nov  No Brainer Ball at the Showgrounds to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.

BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER

1st Charlotte G  2nd Merlin C and Sherryl G  4th Elaine A  7th Tony Holmes  11th Ric T 
20th Jenny S  23rd Elizabeth C-H  25th Bill H  29th Brian A   

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR NOVEMBER

7th Dick and Heather  19th Mike and Sherryl  26th Peter and Sherry 

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

A MATHEMATICAL CONUNDRUM

Mathematically the following formula is true:

10+11 > 1+2+3+6+7

How has this been proven in practice this week?  Answers on a postcard please.

FROM A PASSING GOLFER (NOT YOUR EDITOR!)

A Catholic Priest, an Indian Doctor, a Chinese Businessman, and an Aussie Bricklayer, were waiting one morning for a particularly slow group of golfers in front of them. The Aussie fumed, 'What's with those bastards?  We must have been waiting for fifteen minutes!' The Indian Doctor chimed in, 'I don't know, but I'm losing my patience!' The Chinese Businessman called out 'Move it, time is money!' The Catholic Priest said, 'Here comes George the greens keeper. Let's have a word with him.' 'Hello, George!', said the Catholic Priest, 'What's wrong with that group ahead of us? They're rather slow, aren't they?' George the greens keeper replied, 'Oh, yes. That's a group of blind fire fighters. They lost their sight saving our clubhouse from a fire last year. We are forever grateful. We always let them play for free anytime.' The group fell silent for a moment. The Catholic Priest was the first to speak, and said, 'That's so sad. God forgive us. I think I will say a special prayer for them tonight.' The Indian Doctor said, 'Vishnu, I repent. Good idea priest.  I will also contact my ophthalmologist colleague and see if there's anything he can do for them.' The Chinese Businessman replied, 'I'm writing a cheque at this very moment. $50,000 to these brave souls.' The Aussie bricklayer said, 'Why can't the bastards play at night?'

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 19 for 9 November 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 19
Wednesday 9th November 2011

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

Annual General Meeting at Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm.  

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                               9 Nov                16 Nov              23 Nov
Duty Officer           John McL          Jeff C                Keith R
Registration            Bernice McL      Tony H              Geoff C
ADO & Scribe        Andy S              Sherry W          Rick V
Fellowship              Bill H                 Roly N              Brian D

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
12th November
Rick Vickers (Leader)  Debra Lynde  Jeff Cornfoot  Geoff Coughlan

26th November
Keith Rogers (Leader)  John McLennan  Roly Neiper  Brian Doyle

LAST WEEK’S MEETING

Apologies for the sparseness of these notes but the absence of The Scribe did not immediately register.  President Greg opened the meeting and asked for reports.

Brian A gave details of the Melbourne Cup trifecta and the problems with low ticket sales; over 700 tickets were unsold.  Fortunately the winning ticket was amongst that number resulting in a profit for the Club of over $2,000. Whether to continue this activity next year will be debated by the Board.

Rick V had proposed to the Mary Cairncross Park Committee that Rotary should undertake a specific "major" project rather than the routine weeding and morning tea working bees.  With his PR hat on, he explained how he was getting on with the Range News.

Chris B spoke about membership, the No Brainer Ball and other topics before getting in his plug for the RSL's Woodstock Night.

Angela G reported that Lloyd L was liaising with the Showground Committee about replacing the Rotary wheel on the Obi bridge.

Brian K told of an approach by Glass House for a joint clubs meeting with ourselves and Caboolture on 14 Nov. It was agreed to run an extra sausage sizzle on 13th Nov at the RSL markets.  Brian asked his committee to meet at 6:00pm on 9 Nov to discuss the Christmas arrangements.

Bill H stepped into the breach as stand in Sergeant and managed to empty some pockets.  Tony Holmes won a used scratchy and would no doubt like it replaced!

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

13th Nov  Sausage sizzle at RSL Markets.

14th Nov  Possible Joint Meeting with Glass House and Caboolture.

16th Nov  Polio Plus fund raiser - A Thai Night to be held at Maleny High School with Partners welcome.

23rd Nov  Maleny Hotel with Guest Speaker Keith Rogers on "Whatever happened to CUB?".

26th Nov  No Brainer Ball at the Showgrounds to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.

BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER

1st Charlotte G  2nd Merlin C and Sherryl G  4th Elaine A  7th Tony Holmes  11th Ric T 
20th Jenny S  23rd Elizabeth C-H  25th Bill H  29th Brian A   

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR NOVEMBER

7th Dick and Heather  19th Mike and Sherryl  26th Peter and Sherry 

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FROM OUR EMPLOYMENT CORRESPONDENT

The Team leader had group of 20 people in front of him for a work detail from the "Work for the Dole" program.

Team Leader:"I want to know who is the laziest person here amongst you lot and if you think you are, raise your hand above your head."
All but one raised their hand above their head. The Team Leader looked at the one who did not raise his hand and asked. "Why did you not raise your hand above your head?"

Wait for it. . . .

"I couldn't be bothered."

Perhaps he had studied management structures and did not like what he saw?



Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 8 for 2nd November 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 18

Wednesday November 2011

THIS WEEK’S MEETING                                                              

Business meeting at Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm.                                    

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                                   2 Nov            9 Nov                16 Nov
Duty Officer               Chris B          John McL             Jeff C
Registration                Mike G           Bernice McL        Tony H
ADO & Scribe            Sherryl G        Andy S               Sherry W
Fellowship                  Brian A          Bill H                   Roly N

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
12th November
Rick Vickers (Leader)  Debra Lynde  Jeff Cornfoot  Geoff Coughlan

26th November
Keith Rogers (Leader)  John McLennan  Roly Neiper  Brian Doyle

LAST WEEK’S MEETING
President Greg opened the meeting by welcoming Jan Lawton from Woombye/Palmwoods Club attending to spruik tickets ($29) for the National Finals of Rotary’s Storm the Stage competition for young performers at the Brisbane Powerhouse on 27 November; and potential new member Kiwi (but we won’t hold that against him) Gary Brown. Greg also welcomed our speaker for the evening, Pantea Beigi and partners present.

Directors reported including:
1. Bernice (reporting in place of Ric who was spending 3 weeks with his wife trying to explain why he now had two dogs) about International’s plans for Thai night on 16 November to raise funds for Polio Plus.

2. Brian K (in Deb’s absence) about the progress of new building at the MSHS and hopes that the Club can help with construction of new pathways to the new building; and also awards night which Pres Greg will be attending on Thursday.

3. Charlotte seeking vocational award nominations.

4. Brian K (again) spruiking the No Brainer’s Ball and recommending that the Board agree to buy a table of 8 as a donation. Xmas party is on 14 December and from 21st the Club will take 3-week break.

5. Angela thanked members for completing projects while she was away; shared information about offer of Marek Malter to relocate the sausage sizzle because of work to Community Centre to his private land adjacent to the pharmacy; advertised a request for volunteers for tree planting at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre on 29 Oct from 10 to noon. Angela also shared the intoxicating secret of a long and happy marriage!

6. Brian A sought assistance with the sales of Melbourne Cup tickets and calendars.

7. Greg in place of Rick on PR reported that Rick was disappointed with his efforts to get publicity in the Range News, though there had been publicity in HT and the Sports and Rec. newsletter.

8. Mike G reported on the sad funeral of a great Caloundra Club Rotarian Jim Adam who had died while on a Rotary project in the Solomon’s. He advised that if anyone made a donation to TRF for polio this week they would be awarded double points and encouraged members to attend the TRF seminar on 6 Nov. Mike urged the club to think about a TRF project for funding next year – maybe related to the new building at MSHS.

Stand in sergeant Pat did the usual extraction of gold??? coins including an incendiary joke and Geoff won the scratchy.

Brian K innovatively introduced our keynote speaker, Pantea Beigi, a current Peace Scholar at the University of Queensland. (Mike G – have you removed Pantea’s photo from under your pillow yet?!).  Pantea engaged us with the fascinating details of the road from her experiences of war and deprivation of human rights in Iran in her youth, to her role in 2009 in acting as the conduit for people in Iran drawing the world’s attention to the activities of an oppressive regime in that country following the controversial elections; and now the privilege of a Rotary Peace Scholarship.

 Pantea shared that despite high educational standards in Iran for both men and women and the involvement of women in government, a woman was valued at only half that of a man and laws were so unpredictable from day to day that women could be arrested for simply wearing a scarf of a particular colour. Pantea confirmed that she would be arrested if she returned to her homeland.

Having emigrated to the USA as a teenager, Pantea’s interest in equity and human rights led her to work with the Peace Jam Foundation in Colorado addressing the scourge of social and economic injustice affecting underprivileged young people worldwide. She also gained a degree in speech communications and journalism.

Pantea would be travelling next week to undertake a project as part of her Master’s studies, to assess the quality of treatment of Iranian refugees in Turkey. On her return in March she would continue her studies and hoped to extend into a PhD researching the impact of new communications and social media in advancing understanding of peace and contributing to methods to resolving conflict that avoided the use of arms. This is particularly topical and relevant following the impact of social media in the “Arab Spring” events

In thanking Pantea for her address to the Club, Angela expressed how in awe Club members were of her courage and contributions at only 29 years of age in supporting and protecting individuals in Iran by giving them a voice that informed the world about democratic and human rights violations in Iran and the need for new approaches to achieving peace. The Club wished her well and urged her to maintain contact and hopefully address a RYPEN event being organised by Brian K.

LETTER FROM A PAST MEMBER

John Chiarotto writes from deepest Tasmania:
I think the fellows and fellowettes will be interested in the following......
I have sad news of  the jovial Reg Linton – whom many members will remember for his wall of sausages, his erudite pronouncements at meetings, and his strangely-coloured  Volvo station wagon.
It’s gone.  No, not Reg,  the Volvo - it’s been sold.  After 30 years and 300,000 kms,and at June’s insistence, Reg was forced to sell it. They now drive something Japanese.  How sad.
Regards
John Chiarotto

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

6th Nov  D9600 Foundation Seminar at St Columban's College.

9th Nov   AGM at Maleny Hotel.

16th Nov  Polio Plus fund raiser - A Thai Night to be held at Maleny High School with Partners welcome.

23rd Nov  Maleny Hotel with Guest Speaker Keith Rogers on "Whatever happened to CUB?".

26th Nov  No Brainer Ball at the Showgrounds to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.

BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER

1st Charlotte G  2nd Merlin C and Sherryl G  4th Elaine A  7th Tony Holmes  11th Ric T 
20th Jenny S  23rd Elizabeth C-H  25th Bill H  29th Brian A   

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR NOVEMBER

7th Dick and Heather  19th Mike and Sherryl  26th Peter and Sherry 

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FROM A PASSING FENG SHUI PRACTICIONER ?

CHINESE NUMEROLOGY AND FENG SHUI FOR 2011

This year there are four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11, and that's not all. Take the last two digits of the year you were born and the age you will be this year and the result will add up to 111 for everyone!!!!

This is the year of MONEY. Also, this year, October has had 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays & 5 Saturdays. This happens only once every 823 years. These particular years are known as Moneybag years. The proverb goes that if you send this to eight good friends, money will appear in the next four days, as is explained in the Chinese feng shui. Those who don't continue the chain, won't receive. It's a mystery, but it's worth a try. Good luck to you. This only happens once in 800 years.
We could all use some good fortune!

(Any donations from this good fortune will be gratefully received by your editor!)

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 17 for 26 October 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 17

Wednesday 26th October 2011




THIS WEEK’S MEETING

Partners' Night at Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm. Guest speaker will be Pantea Beigi. Pantea is an Iranian-American Human Rights Advocate, born and raised during the 1980s revolution and war in Iran. She has served as an AmeriCorps member for Colorado based PeaceJam Foundation, where she worked with a number of Nobel Peace Laureates to address conditions of social and economic injustice faced by underprivileged youth populations across the globe. She assists 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate, Dr. Shirin Ebadi in her efforts on behalf of Iranian citizens and helped protect Ebadi and her clients during the December 2008 attacks on human rights workers in Iran. In June 2009 shortly after the controversial elections in Iran, Pantea conducted routine interviews with many news outlets, providing human rights updates regarding what later became known as the"Green Movement" in Iran. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications with a Journalism minor and is a Rotary Foundation World Peace Fellow for the Master of International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                                     26 Oct         2 Nov            9 Nov
Duty Officer                 Sherryl G    Chris B          John McL
Registration                  Mike G        Jim A            Bernice McL
ADO & Scribe              Angela G     Brian A         Andy S
Fellowship                   Malcolm B   John W          Bill H

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
29th October
Angela Griffin (Leader)   Malcolm Baker   Brian Allen   Tony Holmes

12th November
Rick Vickers (Leader)  Debra Lynde  Jeff Cornfoot  Geoff Coughlan

LAST WEEK’S MEETING
The meeting opened with Chris Brooker advising of a flyover of new Air Force planes on Friday morning and Brian Allen desperately calling for sellers for the Melbourne Cup trifecta tickets.

Playing in the background throughout the meeting was a DVD showing the Tiber Toga production, which was the theme for the night. Angela G introduced the producer of the play, Bob Hall, as ‘Hail Caesar’. Bob then gave us an insight into the trials and tribulations of organising such a production from the original concept to the final summing up of the finances. The writer, the composer, the venue, the costume makers, the set makers, the cast, the financial backers, the publicists,  the many gofers all were covered in Bob’s very interesting address.

The amazing aspect of the whole exercise was how the people of Maleny, not only the Rotary club members, got behind the play as a cohesive group to bring the thing to a successful conclusion.

Financially the outcome was $5000 donated to RAWCS, $3900 to Ebenezer Trust, $13700 to the Foundation and $1127 to the RAWCS project in Gizo.

The other highlight of the meeting was the presentation of PHF’s to Bob Hall, John Cundill and Paul Coppens in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Tiber Toga.

Worth a fine, surely?

On a sad note the meeting closed with the advice from Mike G that a member of the Rotary Club of Caloundra, PP Jim Adam, this week passed away suddenly in Gizo only 2 days after arriving to participate in a Rotary project.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

2nd Nov   Business meeting at Maleny Hotel.
6th Nov  D9600 Foundation Seminar at St Columban's College.
9th Nov   AGM at Maleny Hotel.
16th Nov  Polio Plus function - details to be announced.
23rd Nov  Maleny Hotel with Guest Speaker Keith Rogers on "Whatever happened to CUB?".
26th Nov  No Brainer Ball at the Showgrounds to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.

BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER
1st Greg S   2nd Leanne K   8th Debra L   Sherry W  12th Gloria R   14th Keith R
16th Kerry N   28th Bernice McL   30th Andy S   31st Gillian A    

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR OCTOBER
2nd Geoff and Merlin  3rd David and Jean  18th Brian and Pamela  26th Rick and Cilla

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
FROM OUR SHAGGY DOG STORY PROVIDER

A couple lived near the ocean and used to walk the beach a lot.   One summer they noticed a girl who was at the beach almost every day.  She wasn't unusual, nor was the travel bag she carried, except for one thing; she would approach people who were sitting on the beach, glance around and then speak to them.

Generally, the people would respond negatively and she would wander off.   But occasionally someone would nod and there would be a quick exchange of money, and something that she carried in her bag.  The couple assumed that she was selling drugs, and debated calling the cops, but since they didn't know for sure, they decided to just continue watching her.

After a couple of weeks the wife said, 'Honey, have you ever noticed that she only goes up to people with boom boxes and other electronic devices?'   He hadn't and said so. Then she said, 'Tomorrow I want you to get a towel and our big radio and go lie out on the beach.  Then we can find out what she's really doing.'

Well, the plan went off without a hitch and the wife was almost hopping up and down with anticipation when she saw the girl talk to her husband and then leave...   The man then walked up the beach and met his wife at the road.

'Well, is she selling drugs?' she asked excitedly.  'No, she's not,' he said, enjoying this probably more than he should have.  'Well, what is it then?  What does she do?' his wife fairly shrieked.

The man grinned and said, 'She's a battery salesperson.'  'Batteries?' cried the wife.  'Yes!' he replied.

'She Sells C Cells down by the Seashore!'

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 16 for 19 October 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 16
Wednesday 19th October 2011

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

"Up The Tiber" celebration at Tranquil Park at 6:30 for 7:00pm - Partners' Night.

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                           19 Oct             26 Oct                  2 Nov
Duty Officer         Angela G        Sherryl G             Chris B
Registration          Lloyd L           Mike G                Jim A
ADO & Scribe      Lionel T           Angela G            Brian A
Fellowship           Charlotte G       Malcolm B         John W

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER

29th October
Angela Griffin (Leader)   Malcolm Baker   Brian Allen   Tony Holmes

12th November
Rick Vickers (Leader)  Debra Lynde  Jeff Cornfoot  Geoff Coughlan

LAST WEEK’S MEETING

A Club Assembly was held at Maleny State High School library. The BBQ was well handled by Brian D and the “Brown-paper-bag” was the work of Lionel T - there were some unkind comments that Brian A would have had the beer colder.

The meeting was opened with thanks to Jim A & Chris B for the excellent catering at ‘Mary Cairncross’.

Club Assembly was introduced by Brian K. who was our ‘Chair’ for the meeting.  He started by showing a film clip shown about how Rotary could be very much a “Family Affair” as illustrated by an American Rotary Club.

The meeting discussed:-

Club Constitution & By-Laws
  Brian D tabled the existing by-laws with proposed changes that would make them compliant with RI's guidelines and the Office of Fair Trading regulations.  The constitution specifies the make up of the Board. These documents will be tabled at the AGM and any proposed amendments are to be put forward in writing at least 2 weeks before that meeting.

Club future membership
  After discussion,it was accepted that the figures quoted were only targets.  A general request was voiced that we need to look after our new Rotarians better and give them the Rotary knowledge we have gained by experience and make them feel more welcome !!!

Club support for RF
  Mike G spoke on this topic.  Amongst other fund raising suggestions, he proposed that the Sergeant's fines pool should be broken down as individual contributions to RF.  The meeting was against this.  After discussion it was decided to leave the ‘fines’ as at present with the individuals option to put in a ‘gold coin’ should they so wish.

Club Board structure
   The incoming President Karen B said she would be using the same board structure as at present.

Club meeting format
  A proposal to have the Duty Officer act as the Chairman of the meeting was discussed. It was decided to give this a trial with the proviso that any Duty Officer can relinquish the job to the President if he/she so wishes.

The meeting closed with thanks to Brian K for both running the meeting and providing the venue.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

26th Oct  Guest speaker will be Pantea Beigi who is a Rotary Foundation World Peace Fellow. Partners' Night at Maleny Hotel.

2nd Nov   Business meeting at Maleny Hotel.

9th Nov   AGM at Maleny Hotel.

16th Nov  Polio Plus function - details to be announced.

26th Nov  No Brainer Ball at the Showgrounds to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.

BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER

1st Greg S   2nd Leanne K   8th Debra L   Sherry W  12th Gloria R   14th Keith R
16th Kerry N   28th Bernice McL   30th Andy S   31st Gillian A    

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR OCTOBER

2nd Geoff and Merlin  3rd David and Jean  18th Brian and Pamela  26th Rick and Cilla

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FROM OUR ETHICS CORRESPONDENT

1. THE FOUR WAY TEST FAILED?
I received the following message earlier this week from a member who shall remain nameless:

An Englishman, an Irishman and a South African walk into a bar. Must have been the Auckland International Departures lounge ......

Does this pass the Four Way Test?  Is it fair to all concerned?

SEQUEL:  The Englishman said: "Come on fellows, lets get some beers in before the Welsh and the Aussies get here!"

2. AN OBITUARY REPRINTED FROM THE TIMES (LONDON)

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).  His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place.

 Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate: teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.  It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

Interesting and sadly rather true.

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol 53 No 15 for 12 October 2011

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 15

Wednesday 12th October 2011

THIS WEEK’S MEETING
Club Assembly at Maleny High School at 6:30 for 7:00pm.  BBQ meal at $10.

Apologies
Please tender meal apologies to Karen Binstead by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                              12 Oct                 19 Oct                26 Oct
Duty Officer          Debra L              Angela G           Sherryl G
Registration          Pat K                   Lloyd L             Mike G
ADO & Scribe     Dick A                 Lionel T           Angela G
Fellowship           Brian D               Charlotte G      Malcolm B

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER

15th October
Michael Gregory (Leader)  Sherryl Gregory   Ric Townsend   Greg Stevens

29th October
Angela Griffin (Leader)   Malcolm Baker   Brian Allen   Tony Holmes 

LAST WEEK’S MEETING

President Greg started proceedings at 7.00pm with an attendance of 18 members.  He spoke about the SCRC Community Awards and wondered whether the Rotary Club should submit nominations.

DIRECTORS' REPORTS

COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Rotary seats by the High School and the Uniting Church have been attended to by Lionel and Malcolm.  Lionel will check those in Montville.

The date for Jim's working bee at Howell's Knob is to be finalised.

The Blackall Range Tourist Association is now involved with the Bald Knob sign, in addition to the Council and Main Roads.

Volunteers are needed for the Mary Cairncross BBQ on 8 Oct.

Bernice outlined the arrangements and timing for Relay for Life on 8/9 Oct.

INTERNATIONAL
An International Night is being organised for 16 Nov in aid of Polio Plus.

The committee is looking for a suitable project to support in The Solomons and might invite Trevor Taylor to talk at a meeting.  Brian D asked that consideration be given to the Handicapped Children's Centre in Honiara to which the Club had made a donation some years ago.

YOUTH
InterAct are selling their raffle tickets at Maleny Market as well as cooking a pancake brekky once a month. Their AGM is due on 11 Oct.

They plan to make a donation on the last day of term to the New Building Fund.

VOCATIONAL
3 vocational activities are being planned.  There will be a joint meeting with Nambour 76 in February, a possible visit to Zender's gluten free production facility and a Maroochydore River cruise.

CLUB
The meetings of 19 and 26th Oct will be Partners' Nights.

Sergeant Rick had some difficulty making his voice heard and getting some of his arbitrary fines to stick!  Charlotte won the heads and tails and $3 on the scratchy!

Sherry W eloquently introduced our own John Whan to give his life story as "A Humble Woodworker".  John outlined his varied work experience through office boy, apprentice cabinetmaker, wood carver, milk vendor, "professional" snooker player, carpenter, shipwright, builder, joinery contractor, furniture restorer to furniture and joinery maker.  John started work in 1947 and began his apprenticeship shortly thereafter. He changed jobs regularly adding to his skills base before going into partnership as a builder. 

He next set up his own workshop in Newmarket where his biggest job was to install the pews at St Peter's Lutheran College.  These have survived the wear and tear of future generations including Chris B's daughters! In 1978 he acquired a Mercedes Tourer and set off for the UK and Ireland and worked in furniture restoration, carving and gilding.

In 1980 he moved to Maleny where he built a house and workshop.  He sold his business in 2004 and now has a small workshop under his house, where he can sometimes hide.  John presented this enjoyable talk with considerable humour.

Keith gave the vote of thanks.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
19th Oct  "Up The Tiber" celebration at Tranquil Park - Partners' Night.

26th Oct  Guest speaker will be Pantea Beigi who is a Rotary Foundation World Peace Fellow.Partners' Night at Maleny Hotel.

2nd Nov   Speaker to be confirmed.

9th Nov   AGM.

26th Nov  Ball at the Showgrounds to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.

BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER

1st Greg S   2nd Leanne K   8th Debra L   Sherry W  12th Gloria R   14th Keith R
16th Kerry N   28th Bernice McL   30th Andy S   31st Gillian A    

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR OCTOBER

2nd Geoff and Merlin  3rd David and Jean  18th Brian and Pamela  26th Rick and Cilla

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FROM OUR MOTORING CORRESPONDENT

PERHAPS THERE REALLY ARE TWO PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA WHO WOULD OWN ONE???