Sunday, 15 April 2012

Maleny Rotary Bulletin Vol.53 No.39 for 18th April 2012

"THE RANGE" The Rotary Club of Maleny Inc Bulletin Vol. 53 No. 39

Wednesday 18th April 2012

THIS WEEK’S MEETING

Vocational visit to the Gallery on Cairncross where we will have a wine and cheese/canapés visit with Tony and Jane sharing the secrets of running a successful gallery. There will be an exhibition of Rex Backhaus-Smith paintings there at the time. It will be the normal starting time but there will be no included meal. Those who wish may move on for a meal at a restaurant of their choice. The gallery visit will be at reduced cost.

Apologies

Please tender meal apologies to Geoff Coughlan by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
                                  18 Apr                       25 April                          2 May

Duty Officer               Charlotte G                No meeting                     Brian D

Registration                Brian K                                                            Lionel T

ADO & Scribe            Debra L                                                           Chris B

Fellowship                  Rick V                                                              Keith R

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER

28th April
Malcolm Baker (Leader)  John Whan  Charlotte Golding  Karen Binstead

12 May
Rick Vickers (Leader)   Sherryl Gregory  Keith Rogers  Mike Gregory

LAST WEEK’S MEETING


John McLennan introduced the guest speaker for the night, Flint De Frenne a Maleny State High School student, who spoke about his experience at a National Youth Science Forum held in Canberra last January. Flint spoke of the application process and the not so daunting experience of facing the selection panel and how excited he was to hear that he was chosen to attend the forum.

He enjoyed the Governor's Dinner where he met with  fellow National Youth Science participants.

Flint's main interest is in engineering and he learned the many different avenues of this profession and was then
able to narrow down the career path which he plans to pursue. His particular interest is in physics and engineering technology.

Flint spoke of the marvels of technology, which allow for the storage of information, and how interesting it was to meet with scientists in person during his time in Canberra. He is amazed at what is yet to be discovered.

Unfortunately the Mt Stromlo Observatory suffered from the recent bush fires and has yet to be rebuilt, however the visit to the Australian National University proved very interesting and informative for the students. Flint made many new friends and enjoyed the social activities during his time away and no doubt will keep in contact via Facebook.

He remarked that he felt more mature following this experience. He plans to encourage other students to apply for this opportunity when it is next advertised.  Flint was thanked  for his presentation by Bernice McLennan.


FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

20th April Maleny Music Festival.

25th Apr ANZAC Day - no meeting.

2nd May Vocational Awards Night - details to be advised.

9th May Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Club Assembly.

27th May Launch of ‘A Parish Odyssey (The Dobson Years)’ by Jack Wilcox at the Maleny Catholic Centre at 10;30am.

30th May Joint Clubs meeting at USC.

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL

1st Nancy Baker 12th Chris B 23rd John McL 27th John W

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR APRIL

6th Lloyd & Shirley 13th Jeff & Jan 18th Brian & Gillian 26th Bill & Marlene

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

MORE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT FOR AGING

A BLOKE SAT IN HIS ARMCHAIR AND SHOUTS TO HIS WIFE,
"WHEN I DIE, I'M GOING TO LEAVE EVERYTHING TO YOU LOVE!"


SHE SHOUTS BACK "YOU ALREADY DO YOU -  LAZY BASTARD!!"

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