Traction - Mentoring young people

Our guest speaker segment this week was beautifully presented by the very engaged Jim White and Julia Wood from TRACTION.  TRACTION is an organisation formed to engage with and mentor young people, typically aged 12-15 in innovative, early intervention and prevention programs in a workshop environment and an “on the tools” approach. Traction teaches respectful behaviour, responsibility, teamwork and a new way of learning. Participants complete their own projects and experience success. In the process they watch them develop confidence, connections, self-esteem, career aspirations and hope for their future.

Two comments Jim and Julia made that are very relevant today is respect for the individual and ensuring no misogynistic behaviour in the group, and, the joy of developing new skills. One of those new skills is how they have now added a nutritional segment into their sessions to educate students what food and drinks to avoid and those to consume more of particularly smoothies. It’s interesting that the tub of ice cream for breakfast is now being replaced, albeit slowly, with better choices through this programme addition.

Integral to TRACTION is its ability to partnership with business, Government, and organisations such as Cleveland Rotary. They have certainly earned our respect and support.

Thanks to Ron Loney & Helen Dundon for text & photos

An Amazing Student

Vanessa Feng, our adopted International student from Cleveland District State High School, is one absolutely amazing young lady. School Captain, awarded multiple times for her work in the field of mathematics (editor does not understand any of it!). Studying in the International Baccalaureate Program, Vanessa has studied both here in Australia and virtually to make the most of every opportunity that has come her way. Photo - Vanessa is seen here with Rotarian & Deputy Principal Grant Mitchell, fellow student Mira Teraoka and Coordinator of the International Student Progam, Sharon Hendy-Moman. Mira is also wanting to do community work as a volunteer - if you would like to contact her please ask Shirley for her contact details.

Tree Planting at Capalaba

Saturday 20th May Tracey, Ross & Bob supported the tree planters by cooking breakfast for them. Approximately 300 trees were planted by Rotarians and members of the community as part of the celebrations for 100 years of Rotary in Queensland.

Busy Weekend in the community

Congratulations to Ian Neil, swimming 2.5km and raising through our club $1,590 for the Fun Farm. Well done Ian!

Another group cooked hamburgers for the community Celebration at Raby Bay parkland - thanks to all. Others were out at Kingston packing, or at Alexandra HIlls painting, at home washing sheets for ENB etc.. A full weekend of Rotary action. Thanks to all who participated.

Happy 100th Birthday Dan Holzapfel

What a magnificent day we had to celebrate Dan's 100th Birthday at Albert & Alison Benfer's home on Mt Cotton. "I think we will reflect on Dan as definitely a once in a lifetime human & we are privileged that he is part of [what] we have done & try to do" Peter Marer. Dan's extraordinary contributions to the PolioPlus program of the Rotary Foundation were acknowledged by Mark Anderson from the Rotary Foundatiion on behalf of Rotary International President Jennifer Jones and Ian Riseley, Chair of the Rotary Foundation Trust. Greetings also from King Charles delivered by MP Henry Pike, the Governor General, The Premier of Queensland and Redland City Council delivered by Mayor Karen Williams, and the presence of 80+ Rotary friends and family members to help Dan celebrate the 100th year since he was born and raised on Mt Cotton. Photo below - Dan with good friends Bob Mackie and Bruce Allen.

Wallaroos - Olympic glory for local girl

Sometimes it is our privilege the meet a truly inspiring young woman, and tonight we had that privilege hearing the story of Shannon Parry, former Wallaroos captain and player, Olympic gold medal winner, Commonwealth Games silver medal winner. now mentor for junior players. Shannon is the daughter of proud parents Glyn & Judy, went to Moreton Bay College and played initally for Easts in Coorparoo/Norman Park in Brisbane. Thank you Shannon for such an interesting story.

Prior to the meeting, we met with Judy Mason and Ephram, a young lad from Solomon Islands who has come with ROMAC to have surgery on his eyes in Sydney. His big dream was to go to McDonalds, and that was where Judy was taking him and his mother following introducing him to the club. Best wishes Ephram for your surgery and recovery to a new life experience.

Swimathon supports Fun Farm

Gordon Lawrence came to talk about the Swimathon on May 13th (see Events below) and Karen Howe, Founder of Fun Farm spoke enthusiastically about this great program she started to provide a venue for fun activities for teens + with a disability.

Check out their website for full details - a wonderful story and well worth our support.

April is also Environment Month

As we celebrate Rotary International’s Environment Month, I want to encourage you to participate in ESRAG’s Weekly Project Seminars (Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group). Together we share inspiring projects, knowledge, and friendships, all of which helps to protect our environment for a sustainable future.

 By joining ESRAG, you can help  continue this great service and more. Dues are only $30 USD a year for Rotarians and $15 for Rotaractors.  An even better value is five years of membership for the cost of four: $125. Your dues help sustain and grow ESRAG’s programs, including:

•     Weekly Project Seminars and many other webinars serving a global audience
•     Monthly Newsletter on environmental issues and effective projects
•     Website with programs, articles, and project reports from your area of the world
•     Initiatives like Operation Pollination, Habitat Solar, Plant Rich Diet, Every Club Climate Friendly, and more

 Membership also connects you to our global volunteer network of Rotarians, Rotaractors, and their colleagues who are ready to help you plan environmental projects and Rotary grant applications.  

Learn how to join ESRAG. and become part of Rotary’s environment movement, today!

Story Dogs - such a good program

Amanda Farrell and Lyn Lucas, with Loui. Loui is a story dog. He's also a cheeky monkey. He's one of 18 dogs in 18 teams who visit 18 primary schools across the Redlands each week to share a storywith students alongside a story dog human volunteer. Rotary Club of Cleveland is proud to sponsor Loui. Check out their website if you would like to support these wonderful humans and their wonderful dogs. https://www.storydogs.org.au   Thanks to Daniel for the photos and script.

Robert took the opportunity to present them with a copy of "Triple Zero heroes" which we purchased for all the primary schools in the Redlands, which will also support Australian Rotary Health.

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.

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 the amazing story of the School of St Jude. Get your tickets early - bookings close on June 7th

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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Changeover Dinner

Date: Tuesday Jun 27, 2023, 7:00 pm

Tonight is the night we celebrate the 2022-2023 Rotary Year of Pres. Robert Wesener  and welcome Pres. Elect Gavin Becker and the Board of 2023-2024. Come along and help us celebrate. Two course meal, main & dessert, cash bar - $55 each person. Venue - Fiction Bar & Restaurant - 7.00 for 7.30pm. Bookings and pre-payment essential. Click on link for full invitation.  Invitation_4.pdf

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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.

Christmas_in_July-_Stanthorpe_option_1.docx

Update, program: Christmas_in_July_DRAFT_PROGRAM_@_9.5.23.docx     

Special Olympics

Date: Tuesday Jul 25, 2023, 6:30 pm

No meeting at Fiction tonight, instead join us and help the Special Olympics team raise much needed funds. Use the link or QR code in the attached document to purchase your tickets.

Special_Olympics_Christmas_in_July.pdf

Vocational Visit - Craft Brew House

Date: Tuesday Sep 19, 2023, 6:00 pm

Vocational visit to Craft Brew House, Birkdale. Details TBC. Mental Health discussion

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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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.

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