Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 5th June 2019

"THE RANGE"  Vol. 60 No.22
WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE 2019

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Sue Mackenzie on Surviving Polio

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

DUTY ROSTERS                
                               5th June        19th June       3rd July     
Duty Officer            Chris B          Ric T              Malcolm B                                   
Assist DO               Laurelle O     Greg W          Melinda M       
Registration            James McC   Phillip S         Lionel T       
Fellowship              Keith R          Jim A             Alan W       

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
15th June
Jim A (Leader)  Michael and Sherryl Gregory

29th June
Bill Hankinson (Leader)  Ric Townsend  Keith Rogers

13th July
John and Bernice McLennan (Leader) Peter McGuirk

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

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
The Annual Community Grants Awards Night was held at Tranquil Park.  We thank the Glasshouse Country and Maleny News for the following article.

TS CENTAUR COMMANDING OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT
• All TS Centaur Cadets are currently participating in the training for the Kokoda Challenge with six having been selected as candidates for the final team of four. It has been pleasing to see significant improvement in the fitness of many. We thank the Maleny RSL for their generous support by donating $400. We have received $400 from Maleny RSL, $100 from Quota and $50 from the Maroochy Waters Naval Association plus several personal donations. We have now reached the initial target but if anyone would like to boost the fund raising you can go to https://www.kokodachallenge.com/fundraisers/tscentaurmshs and donate online.
• ANZAC Day went very well with many favourable comments from RSL Members and the general community. We slept over at the unit the night before in order to ensure that everyone was at the RSL on time for the Dawn Service. Following this service we returned to the unit for breakfast and then proceeded to the Witta Cemetery, Maleny Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Street March and finally the morning service at the Maleny RSL.
• On May 14th TS Centaur Staff and Cadets participated in the AHS Centaur Memorial Service at St Andrew's in Lutwyche. TS Centaur is named after the Hospital Ship Centaur which was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine off Cape Moreton Queensland on May 14th 1943 with the loss of 268 lives. The 64 survivors were rescued by the American Destroyer USS Mugford.
• We are currently planning our activities for the Maleny Show. We will be having a Mexican Food Stall as we have had for the past two years. This has proved a successful fund raiser for TS Centaur. The Cadets are keen to make the most of this event as a recruiting opportunity and at last night’s parade came up with some great ideas to highlight the activities of Cadets.
• A Start Powerboating Course for Cadets is being held at TS Bundaberg in July.
• Last week Eddie and I were interviewed by Judy Fredriksen who has now composed an article for the June edition of the Hinterland Times. We hope that this may generate interest from prospective staff.
• As Eddie and I will be resigning from the Australian Navy Cadets at the end of this year finding replacement Staff is now a priority.
By LEUT Linda T. Vann ANC

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
12th June
Board Meeting at the Masonic Hall.

19th June
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker TBA

26th June
Changeover Night at The Orangery.

3rd July
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker TBA.

BIRTHDAYS FOR JUNE
1st Mike Edwards  21st Peter Wilkinson

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR JUNE
1st Chris and Judi Ross-Smith  16th Alan and Mary Wilson

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
AND YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE HAVING A BAD DAY!!

1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000.
At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and applause from onlookers.
A minute later, in full view, they were both eaten by killer whales.

2. In 1992, Frank Perkins of Los Angeles made an attempt on the world flagpole-sitting record.
Suffering from the flu he came down eight hours short of the 400-day record, meantime his sponsor had gone bust, his girlfriend had left him and his phone and electricity had been cut off.

3. A woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen, shaking frantically with what looked like a wire running from his waist towards the electric kettle.
Intending to jolt him away from the deadly current, she whacked him with a handy plank of wood by the back door, breaking his arm in two places.
Until that moment, he had been happily listening to his iPod.

4. Two animal rights protesters were protesting the cruelty of sending pigs to a slaughterhouse in Bonn, Germany. Suddenly the pigs, all two thousand of them, escaped through a broken fence and stampeded, trampling the two hapless protesters to death.

And finally...

5. Iraqi terrorist, Khay Rahnajet, didn't pay enough postage on a letter bomb.
It came back with "Return to Sender" stamped on it. Forgetting it was the bomb, he opened it and was blown to bits.

 THERE NOW!  YOUR DAY'S NOT SO BAD, IS IT?

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

 

Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 6th June 2018

"THE RANGE"  Vol. 59 No.20
WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE 2018

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Adria Roset De Mas giving his final YEP talk plus the induction of Judi Coey - Partners welcome.

APOLOGIES
Apologies to Bernice before noon on Tuesday 5th.

DUTY ROSTERS                
                           6th June        20th June                       
Duty Officer        Ric T             TBA    
Assist DO           Rick V      
Registration        Keith R
Fellowship          Bill H

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
16th June
TBA

30th June
TBA

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

WOOD EXPO PARKING





Club members organised the parking at this 3 day event under the leadership of Chris B.  There was much waving of buckets at the entrance to the Showgrounds, and arms in the arenas and ovals as drivers were given assistance.  The spirit is summed up in this photograph.





MEETING OF 16TH MAY AT USC
A number of members attended the annual Joint Clubs meeting at USC for the presentation of Rotary scholarships funded by Club donations.  Many thanks to Greg for the attached photos.

FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
13th June
Board Meeting at the Masonic Hall.

20th June
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Guest Speaker Gordon Ferguson on Scottish Bagpipes.

27th June
Changeover Dinner at The Orangery.

BIRTHDAYS FOR JUNE
1st Mike Edwards  21st Peter Wilkinson

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR JUNE
1st Chris and Judi Ross-Smith  16th Alan and Mary Wilson
 
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
A MAN WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE

Bob Hope was born in England in 1903 to an English father and a Welsh mother. He died in 2003, aged 100 years.

 
On his death bed they asked him where he wanted to be buried and he said. "Surprise me."

This is a tribute to a man who DID make a difference.

ON TURNING 70
'I still chase women, but only downhill.'

ON TURNING 80
'That's the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing.'

ON TURNING 90
'You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.'

ON TURNING 100
'I don't feel old. In fact, I don't feel anything until noon - then it's time for my nap.'

ON GIVING UP HIS EARLY CAREER, BOXING
'I ruined my hands in the ring. The referee kept stepping on them.'

ON NEVER WINNING AN OSCAR
'Welcome to the Academy Awards, or, as it's called at my home, 'Passover.'

ON GOLF
'Golf is my profession. Show business is just to pay the green fees.'

ON PRESIDENTS
'I have performed for 12 presidents but entertained only six.'

ON RECEIVING THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
'I feel very humble, but I think I have the strength of character to fight it.'

ON HIS FAMILY'S EARLY POVERTY
'When I was born, the doctor said to my mother "Congratulations, you have an eight pound ham."'

'Four of us slept in the one bed. When it got cold, mother threw on another brother.'

ON HIS SIX BROTHERS
'That's how I learned to dance. Waiting for the bathroom.'

ON HIS EARLY FAILURES
'I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn't for the stuff the audience threw at me.'

ON GOING TO HEAVEN
'I've done benefits for ALL religions. I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.'

 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
Minute Recorder - Lionel Tilley  
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
                                              CL Claridge
                                               Roly Nieper   
                                               Jeff Cornfoot 

Rotary Club of Maleny Bulletin for 6th December 2017

"THE RANGE"  Vol. 59 No.10

WEDNESDAY 6th December 2017

THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm for the AGM to be followed by our ADG Linda Morrell as Guest Speaker on My Rotary.

APOLOGIES
Apologies to Bernice before noon on Tuesday 5th.

DUTY ROSTERS                       
                            6th Dec              14th Dec                             
Duty Officer         Michael G          Rick V                                    
Assist DO            Sherryl G           Lionel T                          
Registration         Andy S              Jim A
Fellowship           Ric T                 Chris B  

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER
16th December
John and Bernice McL (Leader)  Bill H

30th December
TBA

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
The President opened the meeting with the usual formalities. There was a good representation of members and several guests, including PDG Alan Stevens, Past Member Bob Hall and Sue Hall, and prospective members Peter McGuirk and Antionette Van Geet.

PDG Alan made a very special presentation to Sheryl and Michael Gregory in recognition of their becoming Rotary Foundation Major Donors Level 1. Alan presented them with an engraved crystal recognition piece, Sheryl with a ‘Diamond necklace’, and Michael with a ‘Diamond pin’.  They received a standing ovation.

The President confirmed that the 1st Wednesday in 2018 will be a social evening at the Nieper’s home. All members, their families and friends are invited. Further details to come.

He then showed a short motivational video of a speech by Paul Harris delivered in the 1940s on the ‘Future of Rotary’.

Bernice reported on an order for club shirts. As Treasurer, Jim reported on the financial result of the 2017 Melbourne Cup day lunch. The money raised was $4,814 and the Board decided to round this up to allow for a donation of $2,500 each to Hear and Say Nambour and the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary.

President Alan subsequently donating our cheque to the Hospital Auxilliary

CL and PP Jeff at Hear and Say Nambour

Rick V has 9 members attending the Sunshine Coast Council emergency exercise “Operation Heatburn” on the 29th November.

Following the meal, the Sergeant entertained us with a number of ridiculous
tales leading to fines on members and guests. Equally dubious was the conduct of the ‘lottery’ with Chris B winning the $25.00!

After coffee Malcolm introduced the night’s guest speaker Dr Cl Claridge who gave us a very entertaining and educational overview of Nepal and more specifically the activities and projects of Shed the Light Nepal. The talk was titled Women’s Empowerment, Training and Business Development, RAWCS Project 7-2016-17 - Rotary Club of Maleny & Rotary Club of Thamel and Shed the Light Nepal.

The Objectives of the project are:
•    To facilitate the social and economic empowerment of women from disadvantaged backgrounds;
•    To develop and implement a range of training programs for women;
•    To develop women’s micro-finance projects;
•    To increase women’s ability to meet the educational needs of their children.

The location of the project is the Handikhola Village Development Area, Makwanpur District, Nepal. This is a very remote area with a sparse population and poor or non-existent facilities. Travel is difficult at all times and impossible in the ‘wet’ season.

At this stage there are 54 women and 5 men involved in the project.
Training courses
•Sewing skills –30 women (Chepang)
•Computer skills –24 women + 5 men (Bankariya)
•Business management x 2 

Sewing Skills Training
Sewing skills training involves 30 women in Chepang. Approximately half the participants are married with children. The average family income is AUD 2.40 per day with many families having an income of less than AUD 0.80 per day.

Computer Skills Training
Involves 24 females and 5 males, 18 of whom are school students.

NEXT - The next programs to be started involve mushroom and ginger production.

CL supported these basic sub-titles with some wonderful photos and her personal observations and knowledge of the area. A very professional presentation and so that all members can have the opportunity to see it the presentation has been made available on the blog with a YouTube link.

Anyone interested in more information should contact CL. Donations may be made through the Club or direct to RAWCS quoting Project 7-2016-17.

Jeff gave the vote of thanks.

The President thanked PDG Alan, our guests and members for their attendance and closed the meeting.
     
FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS
13th December
Board Meeting at the Masonic Hall.

14th December
Maleny Hotel at 6:30 for 7:00pm with Kim Kirkman, Ten Tenors and Harp for Healing.  This is a Partners Night. NB Held on Thursday.

20th December
Christmas Party at Ocean View with thanks to Bill and Marlene.

27th December
No Meeting

3rd January
Social at Roly Neiper's house.

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

BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER
11th Jim Atkinson 

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
A PHILOSOPHICAL OBSERVATION ON SURVIVAL

NATURE IS ALWAYS A GOOD TEACHER; OUR PART IS TO PAY ATTENTION.......

 WOLF PACK
                                                                            
(Look at the picture carefully)



"A wolf pack on the move :

•    the first 3 are the old or sick, they give the pace to the entire pack. If it was the other way round, they would be left behind, losing contact with the pack. In case of an ambush they would be sacrificed;
•    then come 5 strong ones, the front line;
•    in the centre are the rest of the pack members;
•    then the 5 strongest following.
•    the last is alone, the Alpha. He controls everything from the rear. In that position he can see everything, decide the direction. He sees all of the pack.

The pack moves according to the elders' pace and help each other, watch each other.

"Again I am left speechless by nature ... I knew that wolves are different, but didn't realize how much we could learn from them....
 I didn't know wolves put the ELDERS of the pack FIRST.  People on this planet should take note ... elders are to be seen up front, setting the pace and direction while  enjoying the protection of the rest... and not invisible at the back of the line. ”

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