THE RANGE" Vol. 64 No.16
WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH 2022
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for a Business Meeting with Guest Speakers Tim Bagshaw & Donna Hayes on Maleny Hydrotherapy.
APOLOGIES
Apologies please to Bernice before noon on Tuesday.
DUTY ROSTER
16 Mar 6 Apr 20 Apr
Duty Officer Jim A Keith R Chris B
Assist DO Ric T Jeff C Fran T
Registration Des C Laurelle O John McL
Fellowship Bill H Lionel T Roly N
WOOLWORTH SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
19 Mar 0730 - 1030 Rick V Peter McQ Keith R
1030 - 1330 Andy S Malcolm B Jim A
16 Apr 0730 - 1030 John & Bernice McC Fran T
PRESIDENT'S NOTES
Our
next meeting at the Maleny Hotel on 16 March will be a Project/Business Meeting. Subject to any further changes and or the adverse impacts of Covid 19, continue logging in at the Maleny Hotel with your Qld App, but there is now no need to wear masks. We can all look forward to some good fellowship and updates from Directors on our various local and international projects. There will also be a joint presentation by Tim Bagshaw and Donna Hayes about the progress being made by Maleny Hydrotherapy towards the leasing of land, plus the construction and management of a new Hydrotherapy Centre at the Maleny Community Precinct.
- District 9620 Conference in Caloundra 18, 19 and 20 March:
Despite my many calls that the registration date was closing on 7 March, it is still possible to make a late registration for any of the Friday, Saturday or Sunday sessions of the inaugural District 9620 Conference to be held in beautiful Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast from 18th to 20th March. The countdown is really on with only 7 days until opening. I am hoping that as many Maleny Rotarians as possible are able to make the journey down the hill to celebrate the coming together of two great Districts and get to know fellow Rotarians and make new friends within our expanded District in a relaxed atmosphere. Here is the registration link: https://conference.rotary9620.org/#Registration.
Our club is also preparing a static type display for the House of Friendship with an emphasis on our Speak Up Now Stop Domestic & Family Violence & Elder Abuse plus the Maleny Selectors Green project.
If you would like to lend a hand in putting together our display, please give Bernice McL, Sherryl G or myself. I will be collecting and driving the displays down to the Conference on Friday next week to assist Bernice & John McL with the setting up of the displays in place at 3 pm on 17th March.
- Rotary Youth Driver Education at Corbould Park Caloundra for 2022:
Some great news from Paulette S and Fran T following their attendance at a RYDA Caloundra meeting on 2nd March incorporating Caloundra, Caloundra Pacific, Glasshouse Country and Maleny Rotary Clubs. For the 2022 year, there will be 10 program days with 14 high schools attending at Corbould Park. It will be held in the 3rd & 4th school term. The year 10 students will either have or be very close to having their 'L's by this time of the year. Club contributions are dependent on the number of high schools in their area. Maleny and Glasshouse Country Clubs have one high school in their area and are considered small clubs and will be paying $500 per year toward the program. The Road Safety Education and Department of Transport and Main Roads are coming on board for funding purposes. Maleny State High School is scheduled to attend on 21st July; our Club will be required to assist with the running of the program on some of the days, including when students from Maleny SHS are attending. So please pencil in this date and another in late July for some fantastic youth focused community service. At our last Board Meeting it was resolved to make our payment of $500 towards our membership of RYDA Caloundra.
- Maleny Selectors Green:
Many thanks to Jeff C for organising a team of Maleny Rotary volunteers to undertake a hands on working bee to weed the native shrubs and groundcover beds – removing kikuyu grass, cobblers pegs etc on 7th March. Despite the shocking humidity, it was amazing what was achieved by the team within just 2 hours. The native garden beds are now looking so much better for our team’s hard but caring work. We were ably assisted by Mike Norman from MDSRC and Mark Hutchins who was driving Dave Lowden’s truck to collect all of the grass and weeds removed from the beds. Gail Denver was also on hand to provide a refreshing morning tea.
- Foundation/ International Queensland and New South Wales Flood Appeal:
I hope we can all reflect on how lucky we are to be residing up here on the Blackall and Conondale Ranges which by and large have been spared from the scars and damage incurred in so much of SE Qld and Northern NSW from the recent rain events. Unfortunately Craig S’s home was not so lucky, suffering damage from fallen trees. Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) has registered a Rotary Australia Relief Fund Project which is a national flood appeal to raise funds for assistance to flood victims of Qld and NSW. Donations can be made through RAWCS and are tax deductible.
- Crisis in Ukraine:
In response to the refugee crisis caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine, The Rotary Foundation has decided to prioritise contributions made to the Disaster Response Fund until 30th April 2022 to support disaster response grants to districts affected by these events. These expedited disaster response grants can be used to supply water, food, medicines, shelter and clothing. Half a million people have fled Ukraine and are in dire need of emergency aid. Rotary Clubs in Europe and around the world have stepped up their relief work, some working on the ground to help displaced families.
The UN estimates that the number of refugees could reach as many as 5 million people being displaced. Our Club's contribution to The Rotary Foundation Disaster Fund will be discussed at a future meeting.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF 2ND FEBRUARY
Jim A, standing in in for President Greg who was present but recovering from dental surgery, welcomed members and our Guest Speaker.
Fran T reported that she was in discussions with the River School about a year 5-6 project. She was also in touch with principals about the Maleny Education Support Fund.
Roly N suggested that flood appeal funds could go to RAWCS. This may be advertised in the local press. Craig S said there would be no participation in the Mud Army in Brisbane at the weekend. It was mooted from the floor that, were the club able to support such activity, then assisting the Gympie area might be a better option.
Our Guest Speaker was Nerilee Sowter from Destiny Rescue. This is a registered charity whose mission is to rescue children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and help them stay free. This is done through their rescue operations, reintegration programs and prevention efforts. They are active in countries where the need to save is great.
Nerilee's presentation featured the rescue of a young girl in the Philippines. Typically a child’s rescue from the sex trade means nothing if they cannot keep her from falling back into that place of exploitation. The process of keeping her free starts immediately after her rescue by meeting whatever needs she has that allow her to take the first steps toward freedom. Typically she enters a transitional home providing a safe place while a longer-term solution is found.
Nerilee's presentation followed the history of one rescued child with excellent graphics. Craig S gave the vote of thanks.
The meeting closed 8:30pm
FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS
18-20th March District Conference at Caloundra Events Centre
30th March Possible Vocational Visit
6th April Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for a Dinner Meeting with Guest Speaker Adrian McCullum on An Adventurous Life - Partners Night
13th April Board Meeting
20th April Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for a Business Meeting.
BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH
5th Judy Tilley 26th Rick Vickers
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