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Lighting the Christmas Tree

The afternoon started fine, with a few dark clouds gathering. The sausages and onions were cooking, the crowds were gathering, the entertainment from the stage kept the crowds happy while Santa met all the little children. A big drop or two, then the compere announced that the tree would be lit early - big storm approaching. Barely had the lights shone on the tree, when the sky also lit up and darkened at the same time - lightning and thunder. People ran for their cars, the train station, any cover available and we sheltered under the van awning as the rain pelted down. Might as well eat some of the cooked sausages as we waited for the storm to pass so we could pack up, the park was deserted.

Bayview State School final BBQ 2023

Ross and his team - Mona, Gerry & Tim finished November with the final BBQ at Bayview State School. Many thanks to the teams who have helped the school P & C raise funds for much needed equipment at the school throughout the year. Please click on next screen for full details of where the funds were used.

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Horticulture Breakfast

We cooked up 48 egg and bacon rolls for our last Horticultural Breakfast for the year this morning.

The nurserymen and buyers are always appreciative of breakfast with some travelling over 3 hours to get to the Cleveland Showgrounds to set up ready to commence trade at 6 am.

We were very touched to receive a thank you gift and Christmas card from the Nursey & Garden Industry Queensland who organise the trade day. A scan of the card has been uploaded and the gifts will be donated to the Star Community Services Christmas Appeal, a worthy local cause which the Club has supported for a number of years. Christmas_Card_-_Horticultural_Day_29_11_2023.pdf

 Thank you to Shirley, Robin, Ross, David and Greg for assisting - from cooking, serving and towing the trailer to extending the hand of Rotary fellowship.

 

Holden Out for a Cure

We had a great member turn out to cook sausages at the FX-FJ Holden Club of Queensland, Holden Out for a Cure, All Holden Day on Sunday 26th November at the Cleveland Showgrounds. (photos from second shift)

There was a very impressive display of Holdens from yesteryear (when all you needed to maintain the engine was a set of spanners) to the modern era dominated by electronics.   The attention to detail and presentations on display across the showgrounds were fantastic to walk amongst.  Funds raised supporting The Cancer Council Queensland.  Thanks to Ross Pollock for photos & report.

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Graduated students - Vanessa & Salmini

Vanessa Feng has graduated at Cleveland District State High School, and advises her future plans are as follows:

"I'm applying for an engineering degree (intending to major in electrical & AI), to universities both within Australia and overseas (US & Canada). I don't hear back from them until April next year, so I'll take a gap 'half-year' in 2024, where I'll be working more part-time jobs to earn living and school fees, volunteering at STEM programs, as well as hoping to launch my own STEM project!

Absolutely I'll keep in touch and would love to attend club activities whenever possible. I wouldn't miss it for the world. Please also let me know if any events need volunteers - I am so down for it!

Also, we received word this week that our sponsored student at the School of St Jude has graduated at level A from Primary School in Tanzania. See full news from the school on the next screen.

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A busy night

What a full meeting we had last night! So good to see Bob Neich back on deck, accompanied by his son Mark - good to see you recovering well Bob.  We re-inducted Judy Mason after a few years away due to the passing of Len and a while with a morning club. Welcome back Judy, your experience and expertise is valued in our club - particularly with International projects and events. Ian updated us on the results of the Golf Day - our biggest yet with a profit a little over $28,000.00 to be distributed early in February to Marer Auxiliary Redlands, Redlands Community Centre, Redland Foundation and Special Olympics Redlands - what a great effort team.

Our guest speaker was PP Bruce McNaught of the Rotary Club of Brisbane, who is current Chair of the D9620 Polio committee. His powerpoint with of lots of information, facts & figures is saved on the club laptop- perhaps Elwyn may be able to share it for those who could not attend. Before Bruce spoke and updated us on Polio, his daughter, Melynda Eaton, told us about the terrific work being done by C4L - Computers for Learning. This is a group of Rotarians and volunteers who refurbish computers, laptops, desktops etc. and provide them to disadvantaged students at very reasonable prices. Gavin, Peter & Ross can elaborate further, having visited the facility.

During the evening, 2 awards were presented to PP Robert Wesener for club giving to the Rotary Foundation and End Polio Now during the 2022-2023 year. These award certificates and many others on the website in Documents. These are awarded due to the generosity and hard work fundraising by all members. The Rotary Foundation is our own charity - rated with 4 Stars by Charity navigator - you cannot get higher than that - so why not support the work that TRF does.

Rotary Foundation Donor Recognition Dinner

PP Robin & Cynthia Archer were recognised as Major Donors at the dinner last Wednesday evening at Tattersall's Club, Brisbane. Past RI President Barry Rassin spoke eloquently and very interestingly and informative about our Rotary Foundation with particular emphasis on the work done for Peace through Rotary in Brisbane. In particular he spoke about our Peace Fellows program at the University of Queensland, which he stated is seen to be the best program in the world. Thanks to PDG Elwyn Hodges for organising the evening. Other Cleveland attendees were Elwyn & Allison, Albert & Alison, Shirley

  

Heritage Garden update

Thanks to Cr Wendy Boglary, we have some new photos of the work being done at the Heritage Garden. Ross and his team are really making a difference here. Yarning circle in place and paths being laid. Next working bee is on Wednesday November 15th, 9.30am to noon. Bring water & gloves (and a hat).

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Golf Day

Winners are grinners - the First National Real Estate Team - a little birdie tells me this is their 3rd time coming out as winners of our annual Golf Day. A wonderful day was had by all - the support from the Redlands community is amazing - always a fun day wioth lots of funds raised for local charities. Thank you to all involved, organisers, volunteers, Redland Bay Golf Club, major sponsor Redland City Council and most importantly the players and businesses sponsoring players. Photos in our Photo Gallery can be downloaded for your records.

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Halloween - a busy night!

What an experience!   In the space of just under 2 hours we served over 350 sausages along with assorted drinks to a very impressive crowd of party goers decked out in all sorts of Halloween costumes and dress ups.  A number had gone to a lot of thought and effort, well done.

The line up for a sausage and drink was out the park then  up the street - it was long and constant.  It was certainly a colourful display of colour, form and shape and alter egos! 

Thank you to Geoff, Helen, David, Greg, Grant, Gavin, Ross and Ben. (Hope the RSI disappears soon Grant - that's a lot of sausages in a short time. LOL)

And, a special thanks to McGrath Real Estate for again  asking the club to be involved and we look forward to assisting again next year.

  

 

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Events

Mater Christmas Market

Date: Saturday Dec 9, 2023, 10:00 am

It's Christmas shopping time at RPAC - the annual Mater Auxiliary Redlands Christmas Market. Always great quality and variety of goods, along with great morning tea/lunch and multi-draw raffle. 

Mater_Christmas_Markets.pdf

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Christmas by Starlight

Date: Saturday Dec 16, 2023, 3:00 pm

Christmas by Starlight on Saturday 16 December 2023 will feature family favourites such as:

  • live stage entertainment
  • roving performers
  • Santa
  • children’s rides
  • activities
  • local food trucks and stalls.

The event will be held at Norm Price Park – Redland Showgrounds and will be a free event.
No tickets required.

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Open Day at RARE

Date: Saturday Feb 3, 2024, 10:00 am

Come along to RARE on Saturday 3rd February, see the work that is done there and hear what the plans are for our future. Cleveland are supplying the barbecue lunch - contact Geoff if you can assist with the cooking. Full details will be provided later. 

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Venue


Club Meetings and Location

2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6.00 for 6.30pm (Check MEETINGS (below) for any changes)

Fiction Function Room

Shop 9&10 Raby Bay Harbour, 152 Shore St W, Cleveland QLD 4163

Please register your intention to attend via the website or apologise no later than 7pm on the Sunday prior to the meeting

Visitors can register via email attendance@clevelandrotary.org.au 



Meetings

Rotary Meeting AGM

Date: Tuesday Dec 12, 2023, 6:00 pm

Annual General Meeting

Visitors are always welcome in our Club - bring a business acquaintance or friend who may be interested in the work that Rotary does in our community.

ALL apologies or acceptances (with guests included) are required by 7pm Sunday - to be lodged on the Club website 

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Club Christmas Party

Date: Sunday Dec 17, 2023, 10:45 am

Make sure you mark your diaries for our Christmas Party at the Little Ships club, One Mile, Stradbroke island. Catch the Stradbroke Flyer Gold Cat at 10.55am from Toondah Harbour, arrive at One Mile 11.25am, walk the very short distance to the Club, relax and enjoy the gathering.See picture on next screen - you can see the jetty towards the top of this shot on the next screen, no more than 200m from the venue.  Return home at your leisure in the afternoon.

Lunch and drinks are your choice, your cost.  Remember - the Stradbroke Flyer is the first one at the bottom of Middle Street - if you catch the barge it takes you to Dunwich and you have about 1km walk round to One Mile. 

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Rotary Meeting

Date: Tuesday Jan 9, 2024, 6:00 pm

NO Meeting - Holidays

Visitors are always welcome in our Club - bring a business acquaintance or friend who may be interested in the work that Rotary does in our community.

ALL apologies or acceptances (with guests included) are required by 7pm Sunday - to be lodged on the Club website 

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Rotary Meeting (Copy)

Date: Tuesday Jan 16, 2024, 6:00 pm

Vocational night TBC

Visitors are always welcome in our Club - bring a business acquaintance or friend who may be interested in the work that Rotary does in our community.

ALL apologies or acceptances (with guests included) are required by 7pm Sunday - to be lodged on the Club website 

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Rotary Meeting

Date: Tuesday Jan 23, 2024, 6:00 pm

Normal meeting

Visitors are always welcome in our Club - bring a business acquaintance or friend who may be interested in the work that Rotary does in our community.

ALL apologies or acceptances (with guests included) are required by 7pm Sunday - to be lodged on the Club website 

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Rotary Meeting

Date: Tuesday Jan 30, 2024, 6:00 pm

No Meeting - Family time

Visitors are always welcome in our Club - bring a business acquaintance or friend who may be interested in the work that Rotary does in our community.

ALL apologies or acceptances (with guests included) are required by 7pm Sunday - to be lodged on the Club website 

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OUR SERVICE PROJECTS

RARE - Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment

Members volunteer each Thursday morning and regular Saturday mornings to sort, pack and ship containers of repurposed medical and educational equipment and supplies.

Relay for Life

ROMAC

Bowelscan

Redland Foundation

Horizon Foundation