Rotary Club of Maleny: Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 5th June 2013

"THE RANGE" Vol. 54 No. 25

Wednesday 5th June 2013

THIS WEEK'S MEETING

Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Sarah Garap, Peace Fellow.

APOLOGIES

Please tender apologies to Lionel Tilley by noon Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS
Jun 5 Jun 19 Jun 26

Duty Officer Ric T Jeff C Jim A

Registration John W Keith R Karen B

ADO & Scribe Keith R Ric T Paul F

Fellowship Jeff C John W Debra L

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER

8th June
Jim Atkinson (Leader) Lloyd Larney Debra Lynde

22nd June
Bill Hankinson (Leader) Keith Rogers Lionel Tilley

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 29 MAY

The Club is indebted to our Vocational Director Charlotte Golding for all her arrangements which ensured a successful Vocational Awards evening at the Terrace Restaurant. Charlotte had sought for nominations from the local visual arts community and 5 awardees were selected. President Karen made the presentations to the following - in alphbetical order:

Michael Berry of the Hinterland Times, nominated by Blackall Range Artists.
Christine Elcoate of the Tree Frog Gallery, nominated by Art4Place.
Heather Gall, nominated by Arts Connect Inc.
Pam Maegdefrau, nominated by Arts Connect Inc.
Ken Munsie, nominated by COMA - Collaboration of Maleny Artists.

Each recipient spoke briefly of their work and thanked the organisations that had nominated them. An enjoyable evening ended with fellowship.

MALENY SHOW

Another Show has passed and President Karen wishes to record the Club's sincere thanks to John and Bernice for the major task of organising the Food Stall so well once more. She would also like to thank the past and present members, their partners and the members of the InterAct Club for helping in the Food Stall
and manning the gate. A full report will be presented to the Board next week.

ROTARY RECEIVED TOP HONOURS FOR "FUTURE VISION".

Past RI President Luis Giay, chair of the Future Vision committee

Rotary has received a silver Edison Award in recognition of the Future Vision Plan, the new grant model that enhances the scope, impact, and sustainability of humanitarian and educational projects funded by The Rotary Foundation.

Since 1987, the Edison Awards have recognized innovative new products, services and business leaders in the United States. The awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Edison. Winners represent active contributors to the cause of innovation in the world.

RI President Sakuji Tanaka accepted the award during the annual Edison Awards gala held 25 April in Chicago, the city where Rotary was founded in 1905. The Future Vision Plan received top honors among funding models competing in the Lifestyle and Social Impact category. Nominee ballots were judged by a panel of more than 3,000, including members of seven associations that represent a wide range of industries and disciplines.

“This Edison Award recognizes and validates Rotary’s innovative approach to humanitarian service, as we constantly strive to improve lives and communities by addressing the world’s most pressing problems,” says Tanaka. “It is a great honor to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of Rotary’s global membership of 1.2 million men and women.”

The Edison Award coincides with the successful completion of a three-year pilot in which 100 Rotary districts in more than 70 countries tested Rotary’s new grant model. The Future Vision Plan simplifies Rotary’s grant process, and focuses Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact. The model is innovative in combining Rotary’s volunteer base and a global reach with local resources to support sustainable, high-impact results in communities all over the world. The model funds more than US$100 million in service projects annually.

The new grant model will be implemented 1 July for Rotary clubs worldwide.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS

12 Jun Board Meeting at Masonic Hall.

14 Jun District Changeover Dinner.

19 Jun Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Cindy Schwenn from Circus Arts.

26 Jun Misty's at Montville at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Changeover Dinner.

3rd Jul To be announced.

BIRTHDAY FOR JUNE

1st Mike Edwards

NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

BEER DRINKER'S LOGIC - NOT AN OXYMORON!

CONVERSATION BETWEEN A LADY INTERVIEWER AND A MALE BEER DRINKER:

Lady Interviewer: Do you drink every day?

Man: Yes.

Lady Interviewer: How much a day?

Man: Around 3 six-packs starting at noon.

Lady Interviewer: How much does a 6-pack cost?

Man: Roughly $10 at the bottle shop.

Lady Interviewer: And how long have you been drinking like that?

Man: 15 years.

Lady Interviewer: So with a six-pack costing $10, and you consuming 3 six-packs a day, you are spending roughly $900 each month. In one year, you would then be spending $10,800, correct?

Man: Correct.

Lady Interviewer: If in 1 year you spend $10,800 on beer, not accounting for inflation, 15 years puts your spending roughly $162,000; correct?

Man: Correct.

Lady Interviewer: Did it ever occur to you that if you did not drink for the last 15 years, you could have bought a Ferrari?

Man: Do you drink?

Lady Interviewer: No.

Man: So where's your Ferrari?

A CAUTIONARY TALE - THE DREADED PHONE CALL

My boss phoned me today. He said, "Is everything OK at the office?"

I said, "It is all under control. It's been a very busy day. I haven't stopped to take a break all day."

"Can you do me a favour?" he asked.

I said "Of course, What is it?"