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RYLA Helped Maddison refocus on studies

Maddison Bartnik, our RYLA attendee for 2018 told us how her participation at RYLA really helped her to refocus on the double degree she is studying, and to cope better with stress. Her grandfather, Allan Tully, nominated Maddison for the award and is justifiably very proud of his granddaughter and her achievements. With a renewed focus, lots of new friends from the RYLA Camp, and a new confidence in dealing with the stresses she faces, Maddison is well on her way to complete her studies at UQ in about 18 months, and thanked Rotary Club of Cleveland for enabling her to attend RYLA.

Inspirational members - Yu-Min Sun and Bob Neich

What an inspiration to all is Yu-Min, as she tells us about her experience on Efate Island in Vanuatu, with a group from Cleveland District State High School, setting up 3 libraries in primary schools over the recent holidays. An interactive, informative and entertaining presentation.

Also inspirational was the Member's Corner by Bob Neich, our newest member but by no means new to Rotary. How one man can achieve so much in the name of Rotary International is amazing - hopefully we can hear more of some of Bob's work in Timor Leste in the near future.

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Dan Holzapfel Park

On Wednesday 25th July, Dan Holzapfel attended a meeting of the Redland City Council, where he was honoured to learn that the area formerly known as Sandy Drive Park, Victoria Point, is being renamed Dan Holzapfel Park. The name was nominated by Ray McAllister of Renaissance Retirement village, and the name plate was presented by Mayor Karen Williams and Deputy Mayor Lance Hewlett, Councillor for that Ward.

Finally! Sensory Garden working bee.

What started with an idea in the 2013-2014 year, followed through the years with many meetings with Council and Indigiscapes, a huge amount of planning and designing, and we have finally been able to have our first working bee on site. So many thanks must go to Michelle Ramirez and Graeme Lewis who have worked tirelessly over the last year or so to get us to this stage. Safety briefing, paperwork signed and Greg Watson, Ian Neil, Gerry Taylor, Elwyn Hodges, Graeme Lewis, Trevor Parks (with vehicles and trailers), Clive Shepherd, Tony Ooi, Tim (a volunteer friend of Michelle's) together with the "girl-power" Michelle Ramirez and Shirley Mahon spent a few hours this morning clearing the site of trees that had previously been cut down by Michelle and Rod from Indigiscapes. For more photos see the Photo Gallery.

Clubman of the Year 2017-2018

PP John Simpson - Simmo - an absolutely tireless worker for Rotary and in particular programs involving youth, was presented with the Clubman of the Year Award on Tuesday night by PP Ian Neil. This award is voted on by the membership. Congratulations Simmo - you truly are worthy of this award. PP Ian also surprised John with the 2nd Sapphire to his Paul Harris Fellow, also presented on Tuesday night. Congratulations Simmo - a proud Cleveland Rotarian.

Dan Holzapfel - You are a Champion!

PDG Bruce Allen, Manager, International Office & Foundation Services in Parramatta joined us on Tuesday night at our Changeover to award Dan with an Arch Klumph Platinum Pin for his magnificent donations to the PolioPlus Funds. Dan has long been a tremendously generous supporter, and is determined to help see the total eradication of polio in the world this year, so that we can begin the 3 year wait for total clearance. We applaud you for your generosity Dan!

PDG Elwyn Hodges also took the opportunity to present Dan with the District Donations In Kind Award, for his continuing service to this organisation. Dan works at DIK every Thursday, packing goods that are shipped overseas to Papua New Guinea and Pacific Island areas.

President 2018-2019 - Jan Kilbourne

President Jan was inducted on Tuesday night at our Changeover Dinner at My Horizon, together with her Board of Directors for 2018-2019. From left: IPP Ian Neil, Community Service Graeme Lewis, PE & Vocational Service, Luis Carneiro, behind Luis - Club Service Greg Watson, Vice Pres. Jon Womersley, Secretary Susie Alexander, International & Foundation Judy Mason, Membership & PR Nicole Wilson, Youth Ishbel Taylor. Absent Treasurer John Simpson. We look forward to a fantastic year at The Mighty Club under their leadership.

Canadian Prime Minister has a message for Rotarians

Rotary established the Polio Eradication Champion Award in 1995 to recognize heads of state, health agency leaders, and others who have made a significant contribution to polio eradication.

Trudeau is the third Canadian prime minister to receive the award, along with Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper. Past recipients also include Shinzo Abe, prime minister of Japan; Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany; Xavier Bettel, prime minister of Luxembourg; Muhammadu Buhari, president of Nigeria; Neven Mimica, European commissioner for international cooperation and development; and Ban Ki-moon, former UN secretary-general.

Georgia Richards, Global Grant Scholar, Oxford University

Georgia is studying for a PHD in Primary Health Care at Oxford University, and her Global Grant application was supported by the Rotary Club of Cleveland and District 9630 plus the Rotary Club of Faringdon and District. Georgia gained a BSc in Biomedical Science at the University of Queensland before completing her Honours in Pharmacology where she attained First Class Honours. In 2016 Georgia was awarded the Women of the Future Award, Judges Choice Winner, for her passion and dedication to continue medical research and help others.

The Addictive World - Reaching out to help families

Rotarian Geoff Gray welcomed Kym Haynes and Georgia Phillips of The Addictive World back to Cleveland Rotary, to update us on their rapidly expanding program, helping people and their families with the results of a member becoming addicted to various substances and habits - alcohol, drugs, gambling, technology, sugar.......

In the 18 months since we first met them, they have grown their service and really need assistance to take it to the next level. Check it out on Facebook, see what they are doing, the clinics they run, the counselling services available.

Do Good with Us: The Rotary Foundation

Together We Transform - Together We Make A Difference

The generosity of Rotarians and others enables Rotary to keep Doing Good in the World. Last year, Rotarians completed over 30,000 Rotary service projects and dedicated 24.3 million hours to volunteering in the communities that need our help the most.

But there is still work to be done. Your gift to The Rotary Foundation creates lasting change in your community and around the world. If you’ve already made a gift this year, thank you. If not, we hope you will consider making a gift to the Foundation before 30 June to help us achieve our $135 million Annual Fund goal. Visit rotary.org/give to make your contribution.

Challenging the Future for Service Clubs

Mark Huddleston is a Rotarian mover and shaker who is keenly interested in shaping the future of the member clubs of Rotary International. A leader who puts into practice what he proposes, this little book is a valuable read for all, but especially those who are leaders and aspiring leaders of Rotary Clubs.

Rotary’s Commitment to Creating a Healthier World

Around the world, 400 million people can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care, which can result in pain, poverty, and misery. That’s why Rotary members are devoted to fighting and preventing diseases. From offering temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities to designing and building infrastructure to allow doctors, patients, and governments to work together, Rotary members take on efforts both large and small.

Rotary works to remove the scourge of Polio

The campaign to end the scourge of poliomyelitis continues - join Rotary in helping to eradicate this disease. Watch this short video to see what your contribution to Rotary achieves.

Strength in Diversity

In a world where intolerance and violence fueled by religious differences are seemingly increasing, one Rotary club in Indonesia is showing how diversity can help prevent a pandemic threat.

What does it mean to practice peace?

Nations observe 21 September as International Day of Peace, a “day of global ceasefire and nonviolence.” Rotary’s commitment to building peace and resolving conflict is rooted in the Rotary Peace Centers, which yearly prepare up to 100 fellows to work for peace through a two-year master’s degree program or a three-month certificate program at partner universities worldwide.

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Events

Redfest Strawberry Festival

Date: Friday Sep 7, 2018, 5:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Strawberry Festival! This is a great way to promote the Rotary Club of Cleveland in the community - there will be thousands in attendance and we will get to greet each and every one of them as they come through the gates! Come along and help on the gates - all you have to do is greet people and check their wristbands that they have bought from the ticket office. We will also have a Rotary information stand and a raffle at the stand - all hands on deck this weekend to fly the flag of the Mighty Club!

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Barefoot Bowls

Date: Sunday Sep 16, 2018, 9:00 am

Get your teams together now for a great fun day at Barefoot Bowls. Click below for full details.

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Bunnings BBQ

Date: Wednesday Sep 19, 2018, 12:00 am

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International Fiesta!

Date: Saturday Oct 13, 2018, 5:30 pm

Join the International Committee fund raising event as we celebrate with international cuisine, fun and fellowship. Bookings essential by 5th October. Enquiries Judy Mason 0400 487 883.

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Bunnings BBQ

Date: Wednesday Oct 17, 2018, 12:00 am

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Business Breakfast

Date: Wednesday Oct 24, 2018, 7:00 am

Details to be confirmed shortly - mark the date in your diary.

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Redlands Walk for Polio

Date: Thursday Nov 1, 2018, 9:00 am

Help us to raise money for the final push to END POLIO NOW! Take a leisurely walk to King Island, learn a little about the family that lived there in the early 1900's so that their daughter could be cured of polio. Back at the Reserve, time for a chat and enjoy some refreshments.

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