Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 2nd December 2020

 "THE RANGE"  Vol. 63 No.11

WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2020

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Joanne Turner on Park Run.

APOLOGIES AND MEALS
Apologies please to Bernice before noon on Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTER
                        2nd Dec          16th Dec    
Duty Officer      Sherryl G        James McC  
Assist DO           Roly N            Chris B                
Registration      Keith R            Peter McG
Fellowship        Malcolm B       John W     

WOOLWORTH SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
12th December
0730 -1030  Rick V   Chris R-S   Brian A

1030 - 1330  Greg W  TBA   TBA

16th January
TBA

PRESIDENT'S NOTES
1. It is great to hear that Malcolm B is back home from hospital with Nancy, and we all pray for his speedy recovery.

2.Domestic and Family Violence collaboration with Zonta, Quota, and Lions Clubs
(a) Auspicing Agreement and MOU
A draft MOU and Auspice Agreement is being circulated to collaborating partners and Board members of Rotary for comment and approval.
(b) Refurbishment of the Bench Seat outside the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre
A 4L tin of grey primer undercoat has been purchased and supplied to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre for application to a timber bench seat to be located at the front of the Centre. The balance of the red paint left over after Malcolm B painted the Red Bench at the Maleny Post Office will also be used.
An official opening of the second Red Rose Foundation seat in Maleny is scheduled for noon at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre on 17 December.

3. Foundation Seminar on 8 November

I was a very proud President of a contingent of 6 lively Rotarians from Maleny at what was the last Foundation Seminar for District 9600 before we merge to be part of District 9620, and have enclosed some photos for perusal.

4. Alan W’s prototype Market Kart
It was a privilege to accompany Alan to the Surfers Sunrise Club on the 14th November to celebrate the Surfers Sunrise club’s 25 year project to make and distribute over 10,000 wheelchairs to people in need of mobility and independence in over 60 countries around the globe.

We were taken on a tour of their fabulous workshop at Arundell and also met up with some of the teachers and students from the Gold Coast hinterland who are also involved in this great humanitarian project.  Our own Chris B has continued to make an enormous personal contribution to this project through the collection of bikes on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, their dismantling and subsequent transport initially to Surfers Paradise but also to Gladstone at his cost. We were also shown improved mobile housing pods based on the original prototype that we displayed at the Hinterland Aussie Day Expo earlier this year.

Interestingly, representatives from the Surfers Sunrise Club informed us that they have entered into arrangements to place the mobile sleeping pods at a local church for use by homeless persons who can also use them to store their valuables during the day. A great local low cost initiative to provide basic shelter for homeless people.
Alan W received some very encouraging remarks about the wide variety of uses to which his Market Kart prototype could be put and it was left at the club for further evaluation. I am certain we will hear further responses from Surfers Sunrise in the near future.

 I was also able to catch up with my cousin Ian Hodge who with his partner Robyn Burton had made arrangements to also donate to the Surfers Sunrise Club the wheelchair of their 16 year old adopted son Elijah – which he had outgrown – and which the club will sell to raise funds for their Wheelchair Project. Elijah is training to represent Australia at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

5. Induction of Peter McQuoid
I am looking forward to the induction of Peter at our next meeting. I know that Peter will be an enthusiastic and outstanding Rotarian, and hope members’ partners are also able to join with us in celebrating his induction to our Club and our worldwide Rotary Family.

6. Shelter Box Award 
Last Tuesday evening, it was my honour and privilege to represent our Club to receive a Bronze ShelterBox Champion Award at the 2020 Champion Award Virtual (Zoom) Ceremony that brought clubs together from all over Australia to celebrate the success of providing shelter to families in need.  Our Club was of a few Clubs from our district to receive an award, the others being Nundah,Karana-Bellbowrie,Samford Valley and Caboolture.

7. Website and Facebook Changes
A huge thanks to Phillip S and his team on the changes underway to remake and renew our website and Facebook pages and I encourage all members to take a peek before our next meeting.

8. President’s Cluster Meeting with AG Jan Lawton at Nambour 
Our Cluster Clubs have resolved to commence steps and actions to determine the processes and relevant contacts to best acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by Sir Clem Renouf to the eradication of Polio and the health and wellness of so many people throughout the world in and around the University of the Sunshine Coast with a roadside tree plant, creation of a park and or street renaming.

9. Upcoming Date Claimers 
(a) Elder Abuse Forum
This is scheduled for 10 am for 10.30 am at the Maleny RSL on 1 December. It promises to be a very interesting and informative event and already has over 50 registrations.
(b) RAWCS DIK Container Roster 
I am travelling down with AG Jan Lawton and several Rotarians from other clubs in our cluster to do some work at the Centre at Wacol on 5 Dec. We will be leaving Landsborough no later than 7 am. If any members are interested in joining us for the day, please give me a call.
We are car sharing, so will need to know on Wednesday night so our car arrangements can be finalised
(c) 5 Dec. First Maleny Park Run commencing at 7am sharp at the Beersheba Living  Museum, Parkland Drive off Porters Lane Maleny. Our upcoming guest speaker Jo Turner will discuss the race in greater detail at our next meeting.
(d) 11 Dec Maleny Chamber of Commerce Xmas Concert at Maleny Showgrounds from 5pm. Our Club are running the bar out of the Rotary Food Stall. 
(e) Australia Zoo Car Parking from Boxing Day for about 10 days. Chris B will organise the roster once notified of dates by Glasshouse Club.
(f) Xmas Party 
A booking has been made for the use of the Beersheba Living Museum on 16th December. A great local venue with heaps of space for our enjoyment.
(g) Hinterland Aussie Day Expo
Sadly, the event has been cancelled due to COVID 19.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 18TH NOVEMBER
A small but select group attended despite the attractions of State of Origin 3 and that is was an AGM. President Greg welcomed us and noted the attendance of guest Peter McQuoid before handing the meeting to Jim A to manage the AGM.
AGM
The 2019 AGM minutes were accepted and the election of the Board for 2021-2022 was conducted, resulting in the following members being appointed:
President:       Greg Williams
Vice-President:  Michael Gregory
Secretary:       Bernice McLennan
Treasurer:       Jim Atkinson
Directors:       Paulette Steele
                     Craig Sim
                     Angela Griffin / CL Claridge
                     Sherryl Gregory
There was no nominee for President Elect 2022 – 2023
The ‘new’ Board was applauded and there being no further business the AGM was closed.

A short and sharp Sergeant’s session followed. The meeting then heard reports on current and future activities. In brief;
- Lionel talked about the lectern funded by Rotary and made by Blackall Range ‘Woodies’ for the MDSRC.
- Sherryl mentioned the Elder Abuse Forum to be held on December 1st at the RSL. No – it will NOT be another Sergeant’s session! 
- Plans for Australia Day are still under discussion. Cancellation is likely.
- The 1st Park Run is planned for 5th December
- The 2019 World Polio Day video will be shown at the Uniting Church days with a theme of ‘Hope’.
- The Club Xmas party/break-up will be on 16th December at the Beersheba Field with catering by Senor Paella.

The meeting ended early so that members could adjourn to watch the Queensland State of Origin team end a recent drought with a series win.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
11th December
Christmas Music Concert at the Showgrounds.  The Club is running the bar at the Rotary Food Stall.

16th December
Christmas Party at Beersheba Living Museum with Senor Paella.

23rd December
No meeting

30th December
No meeting

6th January
Social event to be announced.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR DECEMBER
6th Chris & Jocelyn  12th Jim & Elaine and Roly and Kerry Neiper 17th Lionel & Judy

BIRTHDAY FOR DECEMBER
11th Jim Atkinson  

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT

WE LIVE IN A CHANGING WORLD

A PROBLEM WITHOUT A SOLUTION

PERHAPS THE OPPOSITE

Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 5th February 2020

"THE RANGE"  Vol. 61 No.14
WEDNESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2020

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Lucy Haslam on Medicinal Cannabis.

APOLOGIES AND MEALS
Apologies please to Bernice before noon on Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS              
                        5 Feb            19 Feb           4th Mar
Duty Officer     Rick V           Roly N           Lionel T          
Assist DO        Keith R         Laurelle O     Jim A    
Registration    James McC   Malcolm B     Bernice McL
Fellowship       Brian A          Alan W          Phillip S
   
SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
8th February
Malcolm B (Leader)  Peter McGuirk  Andy Shouteten

22nd February
Greg W (Leader)  Brian A  Chris R-S

7th March
Jim A (Leader)  Lionel T  Keith R

PRESIDENT'S NOTES
The club made a good display at the Aussie Day Expo last Sunday with our stall bedecked with Australian flags and Rotary information and Rotarians keen to chat to passers-by about what we do. The theme of the display was that Rotary supports emergency accommodation. Thanks to Alan who connected with the RC of Surfer’s Paradise to borrow their prototype of the ‘Sleeping Pod’ as well as a wheelchair made from bicycle parts for distribution to developing countries.
The pod is an innovative emergency accommodation solution and it created quite a bit of interest.

Thanks to Greg who borrowed some sleeping swags from the Neighbourhood Centre to complement the emergency accommodation theme. In all, it was a great team effort and an enjoyable way to spread the word about Rotary, along with all the other 60 or so organisations. Thanks to Rick V who did a great job coordinating the event.

As January had five Wednesdays a vocational visit was organised by Greg to Maleny Cheese. It was an enjoyable and informative afternoon, well attended by members and partners. Owner Sarah Bucher hosted us for the event and led us through a tasting of their speciality cheeses, followed by yoghurt tasting.

 

 

She described the history of the cheesery as well as brought us up to date on the dairies which provide their milk, including their own Obi Dairy, the varieties of cows, qualities of milk needed for the various products they produce, and how they recovered from the devastating arson attack on the premises in 2018.  She answered a myriad of questions along the way.
I was surprised to find out that yoghurt production is their main business and that their creamy yoghurts are not only winning prizes but sought after by many businesses around the coast and beyond. Her personal story of meeting husband Marcus overseas, moving to Switzerland from Townsville, and her family history, being related to William Landsborough, and much more made the visit such an informative and enjoyable experience.
Thank-you Greg for organising the visit. Many members and partners then regrouped at the Hotel for a social dinner.

Thanks to all the members who participated in the survey at the last Business meeting. I hope you all get a chance to check over the summary, outcomes and action planned from it. We wish Malcolm a speedy recovery and hope that he is back on deck again soon.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
12th February
Board Meeting at the Masonic Lodge.

19th February
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Business Meeting.

26th February
No meeting.

4th March
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Guest Speakers Sue Krucker & Jo Rickards on Maleny Flexi School.

BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY
18th Jeff Cornfoot  28th Marlene Hankinson

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

 4 Worms in Church

 A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon.

Four worms were placed into four separate jars.

The first worm was put into a container of alcohol.

The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke.

The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup..

The fourth worm was put into a container of good clean soil.

At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:

The first worm in alcohol . . . Dead. 


The second worm in cigarette smoke . . .. Dead. 


Third worm in chocolate syrup . . . . Dead.

Fourth worm in good clean soil . . .. Alive

So the Minister asked the congregation,

"What did you learn from this demonstration?"

Maxine was sitting in the back quickly raised her hand and said . . .

"As long as you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!"

 Finally the winners of the recent limerick competition are below:

There was a young girl from Maleny
Who everyone thought was quite brainy
She joined up to a club
That met in a pub
And she’s now certifiably zany.

There once was a girl from the coast
Whose chest was bigger than most
She had a reduction
And liposuction
And now she could pass for a post.

There once was a bloke from Scarness
Who was ugly as sin, nothing less
He went under the knife
To find a new wife
Now everyone calls him ‘princess’.

Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 15th January 2020

"THE RANGE"  Vol. 61 No.13
WEDNESDAY 15TH JANUARY 2020

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Business Meeting plus the induction of Fran Tickle as a new member.

APOLOGIES AND MEALS
Apologies please to Bernice before noon on Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS              
                        15 Jan          5 Feb            19 Feb
Duty Officer     Greg W        Rick V           Roly N          
Assist DO        Ric T            Keith R          Laurelle O        
Registration     Paulette S   James McC    Malcolm B  
Fellowship       John W        Brian A          Alan W        
   
SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
25th January
Ric Townsend (Leader)  John Whan  Bill Hankinson

8th February
Malcolm B (Leader)  Peter McGuirk  Andy Shouteten

PRESIDENT'S NOTES
New Year Greetings and welcome to the second half of the Rotary year where we continue to embrace the theme: “Rotary Connects the World”. Our social event last Wednesday at MDSR Building (Beersheba Museum) on the Precinct made a convivial start to the Rotary year. Thanks to Roly and Kerry and their helpers, we not only enjoyed a sumptuous BBQ spread with all the trimmings, but also had a fine time catching up with Rotary colleagues and partners, as well as Friends of Rotary members, and guests. The venue overlooking the precinct was an excellent spot for this social event.

Special guests were Friends of Ebenezer members, Ray and Lorraine Thomas. They travelled to Zambia late last year and spent time at the Ebenezer Orphanage and school. We asked them if they could communicate, while they were there, with the project managers of the current school project, funded by Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS), as well as members of the Rotary Club of Livingstone - our international partners in the project. They did this and reported back in detail to the club and the local Ebenezer Committee, so that we could all get a better picture of the stage of completion of the project.  This was extremely beneficial to us. It was very good for club members to meet Ray and Lorraine in person to find out first-hand how things are going with the project. Not only did they come with an excellent visual display which was projected up on the screen, but kindly gave an impromptu presentation to sum up the highlights of their recent trip. We thanked them with a gift of the recently published book ‘The Magic of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve’ as well as our Rotary calendar and bag.

The hotly contested Limerick competition was a real hit and a big success. Lots of laughs ensued and it became clear that we had some talented limerick writers in our midst. Thanks to all those who ‘had a go’ and threw their limerick/s into the ring. It was tough going for the judges- Roly and Peter, but three finalists emerged. They were Judy F, Angela G, and Chris R-S. After an encore from these three, Judy Fredricksen was announced by volume of acclamation,   the Inaugural Winner of the Rotary Limerick Competition. Judy was presented with the prestigious (and unique) trophy, which now hangs on the old farm fence post at the entrance to her driveway for the whole street to see and admire. We’ll publish some of the limericks in the next few issues of the bulletin. Other photographs of the event appear below:

Joint Organiser and Master Chef

His Controller

A Visit to The Rock

 












 


































2019-20 Rotary National Bushfires Appeal
We all have been horrified, I’m sure, to see and hear of the recent disastrous bushfires in Eastern Victoria, the South Coast of NSW, and the border country in the Kosciusko NP region, and South Australia on top of earlier fires in Northern NSW and Queensland. Lives have sadly been lost and hundreds of properties and homes have been destroyed, with the livelihoods of many people too. Rotary has taken the lead to provide support to families in need. Several Rotary Districts and Clubs have established projects which are able to accept donations from the RAWCS Bushfire Appeal that has been set up.

Donations can be made through the following link:
https://donations.rawcs.com.au/68-2019-20

Our first meeting at the hotel for the year will be a Business Meeting, with the added bonus of the induction of a new member, a Show and Tell segment, and updates on what is happening locally and in the wider Rotary world. We wish District Governor, Darryl Iseppi and his fiancé Laura Diaz all the best for their wedding at St John’s Cathedral on Saturday 11 January.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
22nd January
Board Meeting at the Masonic Lodge.

26th January
Australia Day Expo - parking and gazebo duties.

29th January
Vocational Visit to Maleny Cheese Factory.

5th February
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Guest Speakers Sarah and Kerry Hindle on Interact and Youth Council.

12th February
Board Meeting at the Masonic Lodge.

19th February
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Business Meeting.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR JANUARY
1st Malcolm and Nancy

BIRTHDAYS FOR JANUARY
1st Jan Cornfoot  21st Michael Gregory

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
RACISM AWARENESS MESSAGE

A customer asked, "In what aisle could I find the Guinness?"

The shop assistant asks, "Are you Irish?"

The guy, clearly offended, says, "Yes I am. But let me ask you something,
If  I had asked for Italian sausage, would you ask me if I was Italian?
Or if I had asked for German Bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German?
Or  if I asked for a kosher hot dog would you ask me if I was Jewish?
Or if I had asked for a Taco, would you ask if I was Mexican?
Or if I asked for Polish sausage, would you ask if I was Polish?"

The  shop assistant says, "No, I probably wouldn't."

The guy says, "Well then, because I asked for Guinness, why did you ask me if I'm Irish?"

The  clerk replied, "Because you're in Bunnings."

Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 18th December 2019

 "THE RANGE"  Vol. 61 No.12

Wednesday 18th December 2019


THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Christmas Party at The Orangerie at 6:30 for 7:00pm.

APOLOGIES AND MEALS
RSVP's should have been lodged.

DUTY ROSTERS              
                        18 Dec        15 Jan 20       5 Feb
Duty Officer     Angela G    Greg W           Rick V          
Assist DO        Alan W        Keith R           Ric T        
Registration     John McL    Paulette S      James McC  
Fellowship       Lionel T      John W           Brian A        
   
SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
28th December
Keith Rogers (Leader)  Lionel Tilley  Paulette Steel

11th January
Chris Brooker (Leader)  Roly Neiper Phillip Stark

25th January
Ric Townsend (Leader)  John Whan  Bill Hankinson

PRESIDENT'S NOTES
What a top meeting we had last week truly bringing with it the message that the “The Hills are alive with the Sound of Music” now that The Harvey Sisters have made Maleny their home. Welcoming back Brian A to the club was a joy. Lovely to be able to thank Kim at the hotel for her friendly service throughout the year. This was tempered with the sadness of farewelling our late Rotary Colleague, friend and past District Governor, Peter Wilkinson. 

The heat of the last week turned the green hills of Maleny brown but the golfers at the Legends Pro-Am Golf tournament on Saturday seemed not to be bothered by it. Thanks to the Rotary parking team, I learnt a bit about golf, including the fact that important golfing people drive big shiny black cars and don’t always follow parking directions.

Also on Saturday were the Annual SES Awards Presentations at the SES shed at the Showgrounds. Alongside the Lions and Quota representatives, I presented the Rotary Community Spirit Award to Jordan Pearce.

 

  

They presented us with a Certificate of Appreciation.

 

Amazingly the SES have clocked up almost 2000 hours of on-call service and training time this year. It is good to see younger members, some still at school, stepping up to join the SES team through the SES Cadet program. On Sunday Chris B and Paulette represented the club at the TS Centaur Presentation Parade. Chris presented the Helmsman of the Year Award to Cadet Petty Officer, Israel Macdonald-Parker.

Looking forward to seeing you all at our Christmas Party on Wednesday 18 December at The Orangery. Then time for a break from Rotary to celebrate Christmas and New Year. If you are looking for a unique gift for a special someone, consider giving them The Gift of Rotary.  See what that gift could buy at:
 http://msgfocus.rotary.org/q/17HkzeBVMk7i5JnbWF8vp0/wv

The January Rotary calendar is looking good with a social meeting at the Community Precinct on Wednesday 8 January to start the month off.



Peace and Christmas wishes to you and your families.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 4TH DECEMBER
President Sheryl opened the meeting with a welcome to all Rotarians, with a special welcome to Brian and Gillian Allen and our guest speakers “the Harvey Sisters”.
 

She led us in a short remembrance of Peter Wilkinson, past member (classification Forestry) and President of the Club and a past District governor, who recent passed away.
President Elect Greg gave us a short rundown on his training workshop recently held in Toowoomba, the last one to be held for District 9600, with the impending amalgamation of districts next year.

Updates were given on many events being held on the lead up to Christmas and New Year.
•    Christmas Party/breakup on 18th December at the Orangerie, numbers required to Bernice
•    Parking duties for MGC Pro-am on Saturday 7th December
•    Christmas Raffle for Hospital Auxiliary, Paulette as coordinator
•    Christmas Street Carnival on 13th December, Jim would like some assistance
•    Christmas Tree Decoration, Greg and Paulette have this in hand.
•    There will be no meetings 25th December and 1st January
•    First Meeting in 2020 will be on 8th January for a barbeque at the Maleny Precinct
•    Aussie Expo on Australia Day at the show grounds, Alan has a display of sleeping pods.

Induction of Member: Rick Vickers led the induction of Brian Allen to the club. Brian is a returning member having been a member of Maleny Rotary for over seven years; he retired about three and a half years ago but has now indicated his desire to return. He has always been an enthusiastic and energetic member of Rotary as evidence by his Paul Harris with three sapphires.  He will again have the classification of Beef Production even though he now has only three cows!
Rick presented him with his old dinner badge and President Sheryl made a presentation to both Brian and Gillian. Roly will be Brian’s buddy for his return to the club.
Welcome back to Maleny Rotary Brian from all the club members.

Thank you to Kim: Bernice made a presentation on behalf of the club to Kim who has looked after our orders and always makes sure we are welcome at the Maleny Hotel

Guest Speakers: Jim Atkinson introduced our guest speakers Marybeth and Clementine Harvey, who together form the Harvey Sisters, a very talented musical group. They recently moved from Brisbane to North Maleny. Their parents have also relocated to the area.

Marybeth and Clementine ran a music school in Brisbane with some 120 students but after visiting Maleny some 18 months ago, they decided to move north. They write their own songs and adapt other songs to suit their style of singing. Each have qualifications in music with very strong links to the Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane, where they did their studies. Having moved, they now have some teaching contracts with schools on the Sunshine Coast and have established contacts with the SSC Conservatorium of Music. They hope to establish their own teaching school in North Maleny.

The Harvey Sisters entertained the meeting and other patrons of the Maleny Hotel with four songs; I must be Crazy; Will you love me tomorrow; Stand by me; and Deck the Halls.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
25th December
Happy Christmas - no meeting.

1st January
Happy New Year - no meeting.

8th January
Social at Light Horse Museum - details to follow.

15th January
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for Business Meeting.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR DECEMBER
6th Chris & Jocelyn  12th Jim & Elaine  Roly & Kerry Neiper 17th Lionel & Judy

BIRTHDAY FOR DECEMBER
11th Jim Atkinson 

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
A NEW YEAR WISH

Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 16th January 2019

"THE RANGE"  Vol. 60 No.13
WEDNESDAY 16TH JANUARY 2019

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for a planning meeting on the Australia Day Expo.

APOLOGIES AND MEALS
Apologies please to Bernice before noon of Tuesday.

DUTY ROSTERS                
                        16th Jan         6th Feb        20th Feb           
Duty Officer     Chris B          Jim A            Greg W                  
Assist DO        Michael G     Jeff C            Peter McG       
Registration     John W         John McL      Paulette S    
Fellowship       Lionel T        John W     

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
12th January
Rick Vickers (Leader)  Rick Townsend  Andy Shouteten

9th February
John and Bernice McLennan (Leaders)  Peter McGuirk

23rd February
Keith Rogers (Leader)  Phillip Stark  Bill Hankinson

CLUB ORGANISATION
Details of the make up of the currrent Board and Committees can be found at the end of this bulletin.

MEETING OF 19TH DECEMBER
Our Christmas Party was held at the RSL. 
Before the celebrations started, there was the highlight of the induction of James McCormack as a new member by President Alan. There was also a special welcome for his partner Mary.

The festivities then began and pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. A special welcome was given to PP David Wilson who is a Charter Member of the Club.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
23rd January
Board Meeting at the Masonic Hall.

26th January
Australia Day Expo.

30th January
Masonic Hall at 5:30 for 6:00pm for Club Assembly.

6th February
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker TBA.

13th February
Board Meeting at the Masonic Hall.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR JANUARY
1st Malcolm and Nancy

BIRTHDAYS FOR JANUARY
1st Jan Cornfoot  21st Michael Gregory

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
NEW YEAR CHEER FROM SCOTLAND
THE OLD SCOTTISH ANGLER

The rain was pouring down. There standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub was an old Scotsman, drenched, holding a stick, with a piece of string dangling in the water.

A passer-by stopped and asked, "What are you doing?"

The old man replied, "Fishing."

Feeling sorry for the old man, the passer-by said, "Come in out of the rain and have a drink with me."

In the warmth of the pub, as they sipped their whiskies, the gentleman, being a bit of a smart ass, couldn’t resist asking,
"So how many have you caught today?"

"You're the eighth", said the old man.

MALENY ROTARY CLUB EXECUTIVE TEAM FOR 2018-2019

BOARD MEMBERS
 President  -   Alan Wilson
Vice President  - Michael Gregory
Secretary  - Bernice McLennan
Treasurer  -  Jim Atkinson
Vocational - Ric Townsend
Club Admininstration / Membership - Philip Stark  
International/Foundation - Angela Griffin/ CL Claridge
Community Relations/Youth - Greg Williams
Service Projects - Rick Vickers/Chris Ross-Smith
 
Other Roles
Guest Speakers  - Michael Gregory                                          
Bulletin Editor - Keith Rogers

MALENY ROTARY CLUB COMMITTEES   
1.Grants Committee            2.RAWCS - Ebenezer Zambia 
Confidential                         Angela Griffin
                                            CL Claridge
                                            Jim Atkinson
3.RAWCS-Nepal               
Chris Ross-Smith                4.Show Committee
Jim Atkinson                        Bernice McLennan
CL Claridge                         John McLennan
               
5.Social Committee             6.Calendar Committee
Phillip Stark                         Lionel Tilley
Roly Neiper                          Rick Vickers
                                            Jeff Cornfoot 
7.High School Project         Jim Atkinson  
Chris Brooker                         
Jeff Cornfoot                        
Greg Williams               

8.Membership/                     9.Qld Australian Cross Country Athletics Title
USC Project Committee       Rick Vickers
Phillip Stark                          Greg Williams
CL Claridge                           Chris Brooker
Angela Griffin
Roly Nieper                          10.Plan for Maleny Education Support Fund
Chris Ross-Smith                  Angela Griffin
Rick Vickers                          CL Claridge
                                               Roly Nieper   
                                               Jeff Cornfoot