Rotary Club of Maleny: Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 7th July 2021

THE RANGE" Vol. 64 No.1

WEDNESDAY 7TH JULY 2021

THIS WEEK'S MEETING

Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Guest Speaker Megan Lee from Barung Landcare.

APOLOGIES
Apologies please to Bernice before noon on Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTER
7th Jul 21st Jul 4th Aug
Duty Officer Jim A Rick V Malcolm B
Assist DO Michael G Keith R Lionel T
Registration Sherryl G Laurelle O Fran T
Fellowship Bill H John McL Chris B

WOOLWORTH SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
24 Jul 0730 - 1030 Lionel T Chris B Angela G

1030 - 1330 Andy S Fran T Roly N

PRESIDENT'S NOTES
a) Our next meeting at The Maleny Hotel on Wed 7 July 2021 under Qld COVID-19 Regulations is a dinner meeting. Following the end of the recent lockdown across the Sunshine Coast, we can all look forward to some fellowship, tall stories and an interesting presentation from Amanda Kennedy in relation to the Library Services available at our local Maleny Library. It will also be a memorable occasion with the upcoming induction of Neil Andison aka the Platypus Whisperer. His mentor will be Ric T.
b) Recent Club events and Community Service
- My sincere thanks to Bernice and John McL Jim A, Mike G, Craig S, Fran T Ric T and Paulette S for their assistance at our recent 62nd Annual Changeover Dinner. It was a pleasure to host our outgoing 9600 DG Neil Black, outgoing AG for our Hinterland Cluster Jan Lawton and our new incoming 9620 AG for our new Kenny Cluster, Tony Long. And a huge congratulations to Sherryl G and Jo Turner for their well-deserved PHF awards. Thanks again to all the members of the outgoing Board, and I look forward to working with our new Board and all our members in an exciting Rotary Year under the new theme for 2021-2022 Serve to Change Lives. The seed that Paul Harris sowed in 1905 has “blossomed into a large tree covering over 210 countries and geographical regions, with over 34,000 clubs with a combined membership of over 1,200,000 Rotarians worldwide. Incoming Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta, has urged members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own. He has adopted the guiding philosophy that ‘Service is the rent I pay for the space I occupy on this earth, and I want to be a good tenant of this earth.’ Mehta encourages us to lead by example and inspires Rotary members to participate in projects that have measurable and sustainable impacts.
- Many thanks to Chris B & Paulettte S for parking duties at Australia Zoo on Sunday 27 June and for Bernice and John McL on Sunday 4 July. My roster on Friday 2 July was cancelled due to the Lockdown. As I have reported previously, car parking at Australia Zoo has proved a solid source of revenue when so many of our usual other carparking and fundraising activities have been cancelled throughout our previous Rotary year due to COVID 19.
- Another huge thankyou to Jeff C for his meticulous organisation of a very successful Shelterbox Display at Maple Street on Sunday 27 June and publication of an excellent timely article in the local GC&MN newspaper and MDSRC electronic news. And hats off to all of our club members and partners who attended throughout the day from 7.30 am for set up to about 2 pm for the packing up of the equipment. It was a very visible Rotary event showcasing one of our international charitable causes to our local community, enabled us to raise donations for Shelterbox from our community and visitors to Maleny and also proved a fine opportunity to enhance outdoor camping skills.
- And congratulations to Rick V for assisting MACG with their COVID plan (spinners and weavers) for their part in Knitfest.
c) Upcoming Events
- 28 Jul Due to the COVID 19 Lockdown across the Sunshine Coast from last Wed to Fri, our 30 Jun Vocational Visit to The Maleny Chocolate Factory behind Monicas Café & Pizza afterwards at Jenn’s Pizza located at Finbars Bicentenary Lane has been postponed to the 4th Wed in July namely Wed 28 July. We hope members are able to reschedule.
- 1 Aug Kenny Cluster Joint meeting with new 9620 DG Wendy at Australia Zoo commencing 8 am to 10 am.
- 28 Aug Pride of Workmanship Dinner. The first facebook POW event notifications have been published, and GC&MN articles published and Paulette S and Greg W and Alan W have commenced walking around Maleny businesses to promote participation in the event commencing Mon 14 Jun 2021. If you would like to join us, please contact either Paulettte S or Craig S for arrangements
- 17 Oct Kite Flying Event – at Beersheba Living Museum, Ziza Field and Maleny Settlers Green. We will be working with our Speak Up Now partners, Blackall Range Zonta Club, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and Maleny District Sport And Recreation Club (Gail Denver) to plan and deliver this new creative arts and recreation event involving local children and their parents with a theme of Domestic and Family Violence and Elder Abuse Prevention.
- Woolworths BBQ Roster. Just a reminder to keep an eye out for the roster.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 16TH JUNE
President Greg welcomed members and guests Neil Andison again and Nathaniel Audley, a Year 10 student from the Maleny State High School Interact group. We listened to CL Claridge give a comprehensive update on the various activities that Rotary ( and of course RAWCS) is undertaking in Nepal. We all had our eyes opened to the excellent work and dedication of their team leaders to make such a difference to ethnic minority women and blind/disabled women in setting up their own enterprises.

Then our guest speaker, Nathaniel Audley reported on his attendance at the recent RYPEN Youth Camp at Coolum in May. He gave an informative and humorous talk on the challenges faced by the RYPEN members, describing the many activities that challenged their initiative, communications and teamwork, while being hit by many distractions to test themselves. Despite the pressure it seems they all enjoyed the event and found out a bit more about their own limitations and strengths. Nathaniel's mum, Mandy, who also attended our meeting, also found out what he did at the camp.

Rick V gave the vote of thanks.

CHANGEOVER NIGHT ON 23RD JUNE