60th Anniversary Celebrations

Congratulations to all involved in making our 60th birthday celebrations such an excellent event - despite the inclement weather. To have Elizabeth Crowther, wife of Dr Parker Bottomley, our Charter President, join us and cut the cake was a wonderful bonus. Thanks to DG Wendy for stepping in to bring Elizabeth at the last minute. Yes, Covid and floods kept some guests away, but the Mighty Club stepped up and made sure that the event continued. Thanks and congratulations to Dr Lyn Bishop OAM, our guest speaker and latest Paul Harris Fellow. Lyn has challenged us to look to how we can assist the youth of Z generation, in order to continue our work in the community. To continue and grow, serve our community, we need new people to step up into the leadership team. P/PE Robert needs your support, please act now for the future.

Education in the Outback

PP Col Sutcliffe OAM has spent his life educating young people and their teachers, with a particular interest in ensuring that children in the Queensland bush receive educational opportunities. Col outlined the history of educating children in remote areas since 1901 - a fascinating story. For those of you who venture westwards - make sure you go check out School of the Air and Distance Education - bases in Longreach, Mt Isa, Charters Towers.

e Club of Australia Nomads District Grant Biogas Project

Nomad's Biogas District Grant Project in Nakuru successfully commissions 4 of the 8 Biogas units. Watch the video

Batteries - collecting, storing, recycling

Our Sustainability Team are working hard and achieving a lot. Over the weekend, some of the team packed and stored 5 pallets of lead acid batteries, placing them in storage ready for shipment in the near future. On Monday 9th May, some of our team with 2 trailers will be parked at the Waterloo Street entrance to Cleveland and District State High School grounds from 7.30am to approx. 9.00am, to collect batteries from parents in a pre-arranged co-operative project with the high school.  Many thanks to Albert for providing the storage facility for this project.

Two PHF Sapphires

A Paul Harris Fellow is often given to a Rotarian or member of the community in recognition of work done in the community - local or international. Points towards a PHF also come from regular donations to The Rotary Foundation that accumulate to a total of $1,000 US. Last night President Robert presented John Simpson with his PHF with 2 Sapphires. Vice President Ian Neil then presented Pres. Robert with his PHF with 5 Sapphires.  Each sapphire equates to another $1,000 US accumulated. Congratulations to both John and Robert for their many years of work in Rotary and generosity to TRF work in the world.

RAM - Rotarians Against Malaria

Malaria is one of the diseases that we can work towards eradicating in the world, by supporting RAM - Rotarians Against Malaria.  PDG Craig Bowen OAM has worked tirelessly over many years to support this cause, and spoke eloquently last night to raise awareness amongst our members.

Craig also spoke about the world's first LBGTIQ Rotoract Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Woolloongabba - Craig was instrumental in forming this club.

Thanks also to Tony Ooi in Member's Corner - part two of his varied and interesting business life!

Swimathon - Well done Lyn!

Rotarian Lyn Packer, 2nd from left, following her swim at Cleveland Pool on Saturday. Lyn's swim raised $1110.00 going towards Women and Children escaping Domestic Violence situations in the Redlands, organised by Redlands Bayside Rotary Club. Not made a donation yet? See the poster on the next page, which has a link for donations - or contact Lyn.

Craig Tomson, Redland City Bulletin

Lots of questions and comments from the floor for new editor of the Redland City Bulletin, Craig Tomson. Craig is not a newcomer to the Redlands, having grown up in Capalaba.  Watch the pages of the paper as he progresses his plans for greater local community focus in the news stories.

We also welcomed Don Seccombe, Redland Foundation, to acknowledge the donation of $2,000.00 by the Rotary Club of Cleveland to the Foundation. We have worked closely with the Foundation for many years in community work, including raising funds for Domestic Violence (Diner en Rouge) and Homelessness.

Congratulations Neil Smith - Paul Harris Fellow

On March 29th, at the very successful Fund Raising Dinner for Ukraine, Neil Smith made a substantial donation to the Rotary Foundation Fund for Humanitarian support for Ukraine.  Pres. Robert was delighted to present Neil with a Paul Harris Fellow in recognitiion of the support he gave, in both coming up with the idea of the dinner, and his financial support. In all the event raised over $8,500.00 - so well done to all club members supporting this event. (Any photos please? I was away.)

Greetings from Cambodia

Darrel Steer spoke to us a few weeks ago, about the work he is doing in Cambodia, providing toilets for villagers. Albert has shared the following email and video. 

There was a touching moment last Friday.  We had finished the installation of a toilet and after the handover, where one of the children showed us how well she could wash her hands, her mother became so emotional with gratitude.  Her eyes moistened and she struggled with her words ‘Okun ’ - thank you.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Date: Friday Jun 10, 2022, 7:00 am

A night of fun, raising much needed funds for the Redlands Mater Private Hospital Auxilliary.  Get a table of 10, or register and join another table - you never know who you may meet when you are having fun!!

Reedy River

Date: Saturday Jun 11, 2022, 6:00 pm

Redland Museum and Theatre Redlands are presenting Reedy River as their 2nd annual Queensland Day Play.  I would love to have a group booking - anyone who is interested, please contact me asap so I can get the booking underway. I have chosen the evening performance on Saturday 11th June.  Pls contact Shirley Mahon via SMS 0414908312 or email shirleymahon2013@gmail.com

District Assembly

Date: Sunday Jun 12, 2022, 8:30 am

District Assembly is an excellent meeting to attend if you are newer to Rotary. Here you will look how the various avenues of service actually work, what the roles of various Board positions mean, and how you can become better equipped to continue your Rotary journey. All incoming Board members are required to attend District Assembly.

Litter Legends and Cleveland Rotary

Date: Sunday Jun 19, 2022, 8:00 am

Come along and join us cleaning our environment with Litter Legends. Venue will be advised closer to the date. A couple of hours in the fresh air can make a world of difference. Bring gloves, hat, water, closed in shoes.

The Amazing Cancer Race

Date: Sunday Jun 19, 2022, 2:00 pm

Join in the fun and help the Redlands branch of the Cancer Council raise much needed funds. A local version of the Amazing Race, around various parks in the Cleveland area.  See Tracey Slater for further information or contact Pam Tranter as shown on this flier.  Further informaition will be available soon - meantime, get your teams together and prepare for a fun afternoon..

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Ormiston House Mission Statement:

To preserve and display the history and beauty of heritage listed Ormiston House by sharing its historical and educational value with the wider community.

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