Litter Legends

Anna and Gavin spent a couple of hours on Sunday morning with Litter Legends at Capalaba Park 'N' Ride in Moreton Road. Amazing what people will leave around the place!! Layne Utz, the driving force behind Litter Legends is moving to Townsville to begin training in the Queensland Police. We wish Layne all the best, and now - how can we assist other volunteers in continuing his work to keep Redlands clean?

We're back!

A large group gathered for dinner last night at the Sands Hotel in Cleveland, to catch up as we start the second half of the 2022-2023 Rotary year. Next week back to Fiction and regular meetings - don't forget to bring your partners on January 31st, to meet our DG Tim Keeler and his lovely wife Gail.

RARE Coming to Redlands!

After several years of negotiations with Redland City Council RARE - Rotary Australia Repuprosing Equipment (previously DIK - Donations in Kind) are moving to MacArthur Street, Alexandra Hills. See the article in this week's GIST D9620 GIST - 17th January, 2023 (Jan 17, 2023) for details.  Much help is required for the move, and then ongoing, this is our opportunity to use a few hours a week to help sort and pack the goods ready for loading into containers to go overseas. Watch this space for the progress of this exciting new venture.

Rotary International Theme for 2023-2024

Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally called for members to capture the world's attention and lead the way toward possibilities far beyond our current expectations.

McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, during the Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 9 January. He urged members to promote peace in troubled nations, help those affected by conflict, and maintain the momentum of initiatives begun by past leaders.

The Rotary Foundation Annual Report

The Rotary Foundation is our charity - an excerpt from John Hewko's letter and the link to the report below. Take the time to read the report - its amazing what we are achieving in the world.

"A year of records broken, a series of firsts, exceeded expectations – this is the difference your support of The Rotary Foundation is making. Your belief in the power of our collective action is enabling Rotary to help more people, in more places, in more ways." 

2022 Annual Report | Rotary International

Christmas on the Coast 2022

A wonderful vibe at Raby Bay Harbourside parklands from 14-18 December for this year's Christmas on the Coast.  Once more we covered the gates and manned the BBQ with help from other Rotary Clubs - Capalaba, Wellington Point, Redlands Bayside, Wynnum & Manly and the volunteers from Redland Museum. What a happy bunch helping to make Christmas 2022 a happy event for the local community.  Photos in the Photo Gallery - if you have more, please send them through to be uploaded.

Christmas Party time at Straddie Brewery

Albert and Alison sample the beers at Straddie Brewery on Sunday afternoon at our Christmas Party on the deck. Great, venue, delicious pizzas, beautiful day to cross to Minjerribah.  Thanks Helen for organising.  More photos will be uploaded in the Gallery in the nexrt few days (please send me any you took folks, I only have a few).

And the Winners Are.....

Mayor Karen Williams drew the lucky winners of our first ever Christmas Lottery on Saturday afternoon. Many thanks to all our supporters, ticket sellers and buyers - we sold 270 of the 300 tickets, and the winning ticket was sold to Steve Hunter, one of our golfers at the Golf Day. A young man with family - what a Christmas they will have this year!!  See the full list of winning tickets below. Beneficiaries will be announced when final figures are advised. Photos will be available in the Gallery shortly.

Winners_2022_1.pdf

Our new Van - out in the community!

Wonderful to see our newly branded van out in the community! First outing today at Wellington Point State School for their annual thank you breakfast for teachers. Many thanks to John, Ian and Bob for cooking and serving bacon and eggs for the staff. A lot of work went into organising the wrapping of the van - many thanks to Ian Crane or organising this.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

How good is it to hear from a participant in one of our Rotary Youth Programs? Jake Davies told us, with lots of pictures, about his experience earlier this year at RYLA. Pictured are Youth Director Lyn Packer, sponsor Allan Tully, and Jake (who is the partner of Allan's granddaughter).  Jake told us he has been able to take on the skills learned and use them in his working life as a builder.

Australia Day Play 2023

Date: Thursday Jan 26, 2023, 12:00 am

SOLD OUT Contact the Museum if you would like to attend this event - always a great night in good company, and hilarious entertainment. Our seats have been taken now, but there are a few others available during the season - don't miss out. Call Redland Museum Reception 3286 3494 between 10-3pm daily to secure your seats.

District 9620 Rotary Conference 2023

Date: Friday Mar 24, 2023, 12:00 am

Leadership - Hands Heart & Mind March 24-26 2023 at Brisbane City Hall. 

Amazing guest speakers including Sir Peter Cosgrove, Noel Pearson, Holly Ransom, Brendan Nelson, Maha Sinnathamby.  Have great fun at the Gala Dinner under the dome at City Hall. No travel expenses, no accommodation needed - just jump on the train and head to Central Station for a weekend of wonderful Rotary networking and entertainment.  Note - this is the cheapest Conference ever - top quality for very low dollars!!

https://rotary9620.org/event/district-9620-2023-district-conference/

Melbourne Convention

Date: Saturday May 27, 2023, 12:00 am

It may be 10 months away - plan ahead now to join us at the Rotary International in Melbourne. Nothing beats the tremendous experience of an International Convention - you get to meet thousand of Rotarians from across the world, see all the amazing programs that are running that you may never have heard of. Lots of people from our district are going, and we are planning on block booking flights, trains etc.. Use this form to make your options known to John Lawrence, and he will be organising the transport to Melbourne. We can then make our own arrangements for the return journey, leaving us free to travel further if we wish. Book your accommodated asap - you can always cancel later if plans change, but you need to be quick to secure rooms now.

Diner en Rouge

Date: Saturday May 27, 2023, 6:00 pm

Save the date!! Not going to Melbourne for the Convention?  Then come along and support this annual fund raiser for local services for people affected by domestic and family violence.  Club Champion required - someone not attending the Convention.

Tarkine Challenge - Shelterbox Trek

Date: Monday Oct 16, 2023, 12:00 am

Explore the Tarkine’s remote and rugged landscape over five days while raising funds to support the relief work of ShelterBox Australia. You can provide urgent aid to families displaced by conflict or natural disasters by raising funds for emergency shelters and tools to help them rebuild their lives.

To raise these important funds for ShelterBox Australia, you will join a team of like-minded supporters on an extraordinary trip to the Tarkine - a wild and ancient rainforest reserve in Tasmania’s north-west. The Tarkine’s landscapes are impressively diverse. From the verdant temperate rainforest, to the ocean’s roar against the craggy coastline, to the spectacular views on Mount Donaldson, each day will provide its own challenges and its own unique rewards.

Join the team to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families and discover the spectacular secrets of Tasmania’s Tarkine.  Click on the link for details and registration.

ShelterBox Australia - Tarkine 2023 │Inspired Adventures

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