WEDNESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2021
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Guest Speaker Darrell Dalton on Golf Programs Australia.
APOLOGIES
Apologies please to Bernice before noon on Tuesday.
DUTY ROSTER
1st Sep 15 Sep 6 Oct
Duty Officer Ric T Keith R TBA
Assist DO Sherryl G Angela G
Registration Phillip S Bill H
Fellowship John W John McL
WOOLWORTH SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
18 Sep 0730 - 1030 Jim A Phillip S Sherryl G
1030 - 1330 Rick V Bernice & John McL
PRESIDENT'S NOTES
Our next meeting at The Maleny Hotel on 1 September is a General Meeting subject to our new COVID 19 restrictions. The Delta Strain is having consequential impacts on many of our planned activities and those of so many of other clubs and organisations. Don’t forget to log in with your Qld App and continue bringing your masks - which can be removed when seated. We can look forward to an interesting presentation from Darrell Dalton from Golf Programs Australia.
Recent Club Events, Activities and Community Service:
Vale Christopher Ross-Smith OAM 1939 -2021
My sincerest condolences to Judi and the family on the recent passing of Chris. Unfortunately, the COVID 19 regulations severely restricted total attendees at the funeral service held at Gregson and Weight in Caloundra on 16 August. Attendance was by invitation only and many thanks to our members Angela G and Sherryl G who were invited by Judi to attend on behalf of our Club. The ceremony was live streamed through the following link which will remain on the funeral director’s website for another four (4) weeks:
https://www.gregsonweight.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=7c599975-b3e9-4c0f-8355-b61bf5e43aa6.
Palliative Care Rooms Project
Many thanks to Bernice McL, Roly N, Sherryl G and Angela G for joining with me to attend an initial meeting with Jan Cornfoot and the Maleny Memorial Hospital Auxillary on 23 August to inspect the subject rooms and discuss the scope and extent of our new hands on renovation service project. A further inspection of Palliative care rooms at Caloundra is being planned.
Pride of Workmanship Presentation of Awards Dinner
What a memorable evening on 21 August. We had 13 fantastic Nominees for this year’s awards and 87 people attended the sumptuous dinner provided by our fine hosts at Tranquil Park Resort.
Our Pride of Workmanship Awards Vocational Project has captured the hearts and souls of our local Businesses as mentioned by Rob Outridge of Maleny IGA in his personal note to Paulette as follows:
“Hi Paulette, I just wanted to congratulate you and the Rotary club of Maleny for holding your Pride of Workmanship awards... Recognition of great performance is a wonderful motivator for everyone – I know Karen was absolutely thrilled to be included. Looking around the room, I know all the other nominees were as thrilled as Karen to be made to feel special. Great initiative – please keep it going. Regards, Rob Outridge”
Unveiling of 3rd Red Bench
Members are invited to attend the unveiling of the Speak Up Now Red Bench at Maleny Pioneer Village at 10 am on 31 August.
The Mooloolaba Ironman
We have four Rotarians Craig S, Bernice and John McL and Greg W attending to volunteer at the equipment tent again on 12 September.
The 2022 Rotary Calendar
Many thanks to all members who attended at Maple 3 last Thursday afternoon to assist Lionel T to hang our calendar photo entries for display. If you are having coffee at Maple 3 during the next month and notice any of the photos have fallen, please contact Lionel as soon as possible. Jeff C has also organised the hire of the Maleny Kiosk on 14 September for the sale of our 2022 Rotary Calendars. A roster of members to assist with the calendar sales during this date will be sought at our next meeting.
Kenny Cluster joint meeting for DG Wendy's official visit
Confirming that the new date for this meeting at Australia Zoo with DG Wendy is 17 October. Your tickets from 1 August are still valid for this new date. Could members please confirm their booking for the revised date.
Speak Up Now Kite Festival
As a consequence of the Kenny Cluster joint meeting now taking place on 17 October, the date of the Kite Festival at the Beersheba Living Museum/MDSRC Clubhouse and the Ziza Field at Maleny Community Precinct has been postponed to y 14 November. The event will be limited to 60 participating children. Speak Up Now members are working on securing assistance from key teachers at the local schools, and Rotary has been requested to do a BBQ.
Our Rotary Club of Maleny Grants program is now open. Details for applicants have been published in the MDSRC electronic newsletter. We can look forward to an awards dinner during November
Maleny Memorial Hospital Fundraiser 10 September.
The Maleny Hospital Auxiliary are holding a fundraising event on 10th September in the Community Centre commencing at 10 am. Sherryl and Bernice have organised a table of 6 if a member would like to go to support the Auxiliary. There is a fashion parade on the day also. Refer to the MDSRC newsletter for further information. Please let Bernice know if you are interested.. Tickets are $30 each.
Other Upcoming Events
Craig S is organising a Vocational Visit to the Maleny Pioneer Village for 29 September with pizzas after at the Purple Palate.
October is End Polio Month so keep an eye out for information regarding the Polio Train and or other events. I hope many of you join me to take action on or before World Polio Day on 24 October by promoting awareness of Rotary’s polio eradication efforts, raising funds, and planning club events. Let’s engage our community in the fight against polio, because as long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.
Date Claimers
Craig S is also organising a Joint Rotary Bus Trip and electronic scavenger hunt with our sister Glasshouse Club on 7 November at a cost of about $30 per ticket.
We will also be having another Xmas Party at Beersheba Living Museum on 15 December.
And many happy returns to Lionel T who celebrated a milestone birthday last Saturday.
FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS
8th September Board Meeting
One morning the shoe shiner asks the CEO: "What do you think about the situation in the stock market?"
The man answered arrogantly, "Why are you so interested in that topic?"
The shoe guy replies, "I have millions in your bank," he says, "and I'm considering investing some of the money in the capital market."
"What's your name? " asked the executive.
John H. Smith was the reply.
The CEO arrives at the bank and asked the Manager of the Customer Department; Do we have a client named John H. Smith?
"Certainly, answers the Customer Service Manager, "he is a high net worth customer with 12.6 million dollars in his account."
The executive comes out, approaches the shoe shiner, and
says, "Mr. Smith, I would like to invite you next Monday to be the guest
of honour at our board meeting and tell us the story of your life. I am sure we
could learn something from your life's experience."
At the board meeting, the CEO introduces him to the board members. "We all know Mr. Smith, from the corner shoeshine stand, but Mr. Smith is also an esteemed customer. I invited him here to tell us the story of his life. I am sure we can learn from him."
Mr. Smith began his story.
"I came to this country fifty years ago as a young immigrant from Europe with an unpronounceable name. I got off the ship without a penny. The first thing I did was change my name to Smith. I was hungry and exhausted. I started wandering around looking for a job but to no avail. Fortunately, I found a coin on the sidewalk. I bought an apple. I had two options, eat the apple and quench my hunger or start a business. I sold the apple for 25 cents and bought two apples with the money. I also sold them and continued in business. When I started accumulating a few dollars, I was able to buy a set of used brushes and shoe polish and started polishing shoes. I didn't spend a penny on entertainment or clothing, I just bought bread and some cheese to survive. I saved penny by penny and after a while, I bought a new set of shoe brushes and polishes in different shades and expanded my clientele. I lived like a monk and saved penny by penny. After a while, I was able to buy an armchair so my clients could sit comfortably while I shined their shoes, and that brought me more clients. I did not spend a penny on the joys of life. I kept saving every cent. A few years ago, when the previous shoe shiner on the corner decided to retire, I had already saved enough money to buy his shoeshine location at that great place. "
"That's shows amazing determination", the CEO
said. "But what about your millions."
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