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District Conference 2023

And the Conference began with drinks at the Rooftop Bar, Mercure Hotel, across the road from the Conference centre at City Hall. What an amazing, interesting event, with the theme of Leadership Hands Heart & Mind. Keynote speakers, Noel Pearson, Maha Sinnathamby, Holly Ransom, Brendan Nelson, John Hale, Dean Merlo, Phil Slade, and on Sunday finishing with Sir Peter Cosgrove followed by William McInnes - variety, challenges, inspiration and of course Rotary information. A good number from Cleveland attended - Robert, Gavin, Glen, Albert, Anna, Greg, Helen, Ishbel, Grant, Shirley, Clive, Ross - so watch out for new project suggestions and discussions for the inevitable changes ahead of us. Check out the summary by PE Gavin 230328_District_Conference_etc_Presentation.pdf Photos will be added to the Gallery shortly.

Ukraine - a personal view

No-one who attended our meeting last tuesday evening will forget the stories Aaron told us of his experiences in Ukraine - over a six-month period. As an RN, ex-military and accustomed to dealing with emergencies as a paramedic and emergency nurse, Aaron was the right person to help in Ukraine, teaching people how to deal with injuries, cope with some of the aftermath of battles. This is an area no-one can really understand unless experienced first hand. Aaron did his best to help us to understand the terrible toll this war is having on the beautiful people of Ukraine. Buying medical supplies with his own money, after finding that some of the supplies they were using came from the 1960's and 70's... so much need and so few resources.

PETS - President elect Training

When a Rotarian offers to take on the role of President, there are lots of opportunitites to learn, network with fellow President elects and meet the leaders of District 9620. This last weekend, our PE Gavin spent the weekend in Toowoomba with about 130 fellow Rotarians (we have 116 clubs in our district). I was also there in my role as the current District Youth Protection Officer, Peter Marer Zoomed in to the meeting on District Insurance. Cleveland is well represented at district level. An excellent weekend and great to catch up with many fellow Rotarians from near and far.

Chasin Clean Coasts

Where to start reporting on such a full evening? A truly inspirational night, with Peter's insight into ChatGPT (keep an eye on the kids doing their homework). Then Sage Rizk, telling us how the $4,000.00 donated to YoungLife Redlands will be used in the Alexandra Hills State High School's Chaplaincy program, helping them to provide new ways of assiting the kids in their care. On to our main Guest speaker, Elisha Petrie - Chasin Clean Coasts. What an inspiration! I have a feeling we may see some of our 'women over 40' travellers off on one of Elisha's amazing tours - find out more on www.chasincleancoasts.com Check out the photos in the Gallery - some shots of her slides are included.

Cambodia - Water & Sanitation update

In keeping with this month's theme, Albert has forwarded this message from Darrell Steer, who has been very busy installing toilets and water supply in a Cambodian Village.

"We have had some wonderful feedback from the village community. At a recent meeting with the Commune Chief (similar to a local authority mayor), we were told that there has been a significant improvement in the health of the village community where we have provided every family with their own septic tank toilet-washroom and access to clean water. The village chief’s words were ‘there has been a massive drop in cases of diarrhoea’. They see this as a direct consequence of clean water and sanitary toilets. Our water testing results show zero bacterial contamination which supports the efficiency of our septic tank system toilets.

Our links with the origins of the club

Elizabeth Crowther, wife of our Charter President Dr Parker Bottomley visited with her son James Bottomley as guests of Peter & Debbie Marer. What a delight to have Elizabeth talk to us about the earliest days of our club and some insights into Cleveland in the 1960's. A different place then, as illustrated when Peter drove them around the village before the meeting. As we all know, a major project of the club under the guiding hands of Norm Dean, started the Redland Museum in 1968, opened in 1970 by Dame Annabelle Rankin and officially handing it to the community in 1972.

Donations and Support for our community

Alison Wicks, from Redland Community Centre was presented with a donation of $5,000.00 from the Christmas Lottery to support the work they are doing with homeless people in the Redlands. People may be unaware that in 2021, the state government withdrew funding for Homeless United, and so they are limited now in what they can do and rely on community support. Also attending and speaking to us was our student, Kim Tran, who updated us on her first year at Griffith University, her work reigniting the Vietnamse Student club, and her first visit home in 3 years. Lovely to see you Kim.

Supporting Tingalpa Trot

At the weekend Clive and Ross took our van and trailer to Tingalpa Creek to support the Wynnum & Redlands Canoe Club with their event - the Tingalpa Trot. Great work from another team of Cleveland Rotarians - working with other groups in the Redlands Coast community. Photos Clive Shepherd

Donations to the Redlands Foundation

A privilege once more the welcome Don Seccombe to our meeting to receive cheques from our fundraising efforts last year at the Golf Day and Christmas in July. Note our new presentation cheques - thanks Mike Fowler, these will get plenty of use.

Special Olympics

What an inspirational talk given to us by Brett Petersens, about his life living with disability and his experience with the Special Olympics. No, not the Paralympics, the Special Olympics - in particular the Redlands group.David Cowley, Chairman of the Redlands group, also spoke and between them explained that they have a Christmas in July fund raising dinner on Tuesday 25th July. We will be transferring our meeting to their venue - watch the Events section below for further details as they become available.

Events

Garden Party Time

Date: Monday May 1, 2023, 11:00 am

A long weekend and Dan Holzapfel's 100th birthday is the ideal time to get together and celebrate in the beautiful surrounds of Albert & Alison's lovely garden. Further details such as what food to bring etc. will be sorted closer to the date. Please contact Helen Dundon if you can offer assistance for organising this event. Photo - Anna and Dan at the Roma Conference in 2016.

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Interact Conference

Date: Sunday May 7, 2023, 9:00 am

Contact Ishbel Taylor for all information

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Registrations now open, see link here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1032450&

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Ode to the Banjo

Date: Saturday May 13, 2023, 6:30 pm

For all the music lovers in our midst - a 'Sensational Musical Theatrical Concert' This is a fun way that we can support the Museum by raising funds while we are entertained!! Saturday 13th May at 6.30pm - Museum Members $30, Non-Members $35.00. Book directly through the Museum www.redlandmuseum.org.au

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MATER TRIVIA NIGHT

Date: Friday May 26, 2023, 7:15 pm

This fun night is on once more. Get your team together for a great night of Trivia, and help to raise funds to provide equipment etc. for the Mater Hospital Redlands - only $30 including delicious snacks. Book by May 19th with sandy.petit@mater.org.au or phone 3163 8859, 0434 400 542. Who will join a Rotary Club of Cleveland table?? Get your 80's gear ready and let's have some fun!

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Melbourne Convention

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

It may be 2.5 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. Early discounts finish on March 31st - get in now and register! You will never regret attending an International convention.

See the latest information from John Lawrence - our district 9620 Convention representative.

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Another Event organised by local clubs - at the MCG - RIConventionMCG[24394].pdf

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Diner en Rouge goes PINK

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

This year’s gala event will return to a dinner format, following two years as a live stage show.

It will be held at Sheldon Event Centre and will include canapés on arrival, a two-course meal, complimentary welcome drinks, live entertainment, guest speakers, a silent auction and raffles.

This year’s Dîner en Rouge theme will be pink in honour of the partnership with the Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation (Guests can still wear the traditional red and white)

Date: Saturday 27 May 2023, Time: 5.00pm - 10.00pm, Location: Sheldon Event Centre, 43-77 Taylor Road, Sheldon

https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/dinerenrouge

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Dinner with Gemma Sisia, St Jude's

Date: Tuesday Jun 13, 2023, 6:30 pm

Gemma Sisia is joining us on June 13th at Redlands Sporting Club. Bring your friends to hear about this amazing story of the School of St Jude. Get your tickets early - bookings are open now

Fighting Poverty Through Education - Dinner with Gemma Sisia, Wellington Point, Tue 13th Jun 2023, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST | Humanitix

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Christmas in July Weekend

Date: Friday Jul 21, 2023, 12:00 am

Christmas in July is on again - this time in Stanthorpe - Wine country!! Check out Greg's information sheet, check out the website www.topoftown.com.au for accommodation options, and respond to Greg THIS WEEK - by Tuesday 21st February.

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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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Calendar

Venue

Club Meetings and Location

Every Tuesday 6.00 for 6.30pm (Zoom Link Available)

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 indicating whether you will attend via Zoom by no later than 7pm on the Sunday prior to the meeting

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

Meetings

Rotary Meeting

Date: Tuesday Apr 4, 2023, 6:00 pm

Story Dogs - Amanda Farrell

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.