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December activities

Our last month for 2024 has been very full, and Lyn Packer represented the club at the District 9620 Youth Exchange Orientation Day, where our outbound student, Clancey Smith was presented with her blazer. Clancey is still navigating the Visa application with Czech authorities, but all being well she departs on 19th January. Several members hosted students on Friday 13th after taking them on a day trip to Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).

The Christmas Party at the Bowls Club on Macleay Island was good, despite the inclement weather - thanks Tracey for organising. The christmas Lottery was drawn at the party - see the next screen for details of winning tickets. Photos in Photo Gallery shortly.

RARE is finished for 2024, and will reconvene on Thursday 23rd January - thanks to members who came to unload chairs on Monday & Tuesday this week.

Merry Christmas to all and all the best for a wonderful, productive, fun filled 2025 at Rotary Club of Cleveland.

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Golf Day Report

 The Cleveland Rotary annual charity golf day, our 23rd consecutive event,  has again been a great success thanks to the wonderful support of our generous corporate sponsors, individual participants, the Reland Bay Golf Club team and the tireless efforts of members of Cleveland Rotary.

 The sun shone, the storm clouds kept their distance (!!), the beer was cold and the array of prizes was excellent. The golf was, largely, forgettable - but no-one seemed to care! 

 Thanks to the generous financial support of so many local businesses and individuals, the nominated local charities Redlands Mater Hospital Auxiliary, the Redland Foundation, and Rotary's campaign against Domestic Violence, will benefit to the tune of almost $29,000!    As with all of Rotary's efforts in your local community, ALL profits will be distributed since there are no overheads of administration costs. To learn more about Rotary, check out this link:   https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary

 Cleveland Rotary's sincere thanks goes to all who supported this event with sponsorship, donations, raffle tickets and participation.   We will be doing it all again on 17 October 2025 so please mark your calendar.

 Ian Neil    PHF;  PP.   On behalf of all the Cleveland Rotary team.

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STAR Community Services Secret Santa Project 2024

Christmas time is coming up very fast, and there are many in our community who are in need of that little bit of extra support at this time. Robert Wesener is co-ordinating the collection of goods for STAR Secret Santa Project this year. See the list on the next screen for suitable items to be included. Catherine Williams will be collecting our donations on December 10th, so please get your shopping done soon, and add a few items to the collection.

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And the winners are...

First National, Cleveland,  were the winning team of our 24th Annual Charity Golf Day, held at Redland Bay Golf Club on Friday 1st November. What a wonderful day - perfect golfing weather, 18 teams all giving of their generosity and time to support the local community. Local organisations such as the Mater Hospital Redland Auxiliary, Redland Community Centre and the Redland Foundation, with an emphasis on these organisations support for victims of Domestic & family violence are the beneficiaries of the Golf Day. At the event, many of the players also supported our other major fundraiser - the Christmas Lottery - which is supporting agencies in the Redlands who provide support for the homeless. The champions are all those players and sponsors - we thank you so much, without your support we cannot help the community. Check out our Photo Gallery for more photos from the Golf Day.

  

Degustation Night - Chop'N'Chill

Huge thanks Richo and staff at Chop'N'Chill, Raby Bay, for a fabulous night last night. Tony Ooi, master event organiser - you created a fantastic social evening for us all. The ambience, the food, the wines were excellent, the service outstanding. Voted by all as the best event we have had for many years.

   

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High Tea for RAM - Rotarians Against Malaria

The International Committee worked hard for weeks, and the event was a great success. Information about malaria and the new vaccine being worked on at Griffith University by Dr. Danielle Stanisivic outlined for our guests the reason for our event. Entertainment by poet Peter Morley and local singer Liam Waldock, with delicious food provided by many volunteers, made for a lovely afternoon at the Lions Hall in Cleveland. Emcee Lorraine Furness did a wonderful job keeping the momentum going with lots of time to share some chatter and a few laughs together. Thanks to all involved - too many to mention individuals as I don't wish to miss anyone out. More photos in the Photo Gallery.

  

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Mayor Jos Mitchell, PHF, RARE & PNG - a busy night

Last Tuesday night Mayor Jos Mitchell made her official visit to our Club, and told us a little about herself, her family, career and some projects that the Council is working on. We look forward to seeing more of you in the future Mayor Jos.  Pres. Clive had the great pleasure of presenting his first PHF to PP Hugh Dickson. It was wonderful to have Hugh and Sandy join us for this occasion, giving us the opportunity to say thanks for their support of the club, and catching up with old friends. PP Shirley showed a brief Powerpoint outlining the tremendous work being done in the last 3 months in particular at RARE - 
Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment. A heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Cleveland for their support of RARE since it moved to Alexandra Hills - both regular and occasional volunteers. See next screen for links to files, read the details - some of them are mind-blowing.

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Basic Education arrives in PNG

We talk a lot about the work done at RARE - Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment. On Saturday a container arrived in a village in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, organised by Dickson Ken through RARE Northern Region. Pictured are 100's of boxes of books being unloaded to help the local village children have a chance at an education. At RARE we are currenly short of good quality children's books - Primary School aged reading books and non-fiction (information) books. If you can help with donations please collect them and give them to Shirley so that they can be packed into boxes for future deliveries. The smiles on the faces make it worthwhile, and they haven't even opened the boxes yet!!!

  

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RAM - Rotarians Against Malaria

Many of us were privilieged to hear Dr. Danielle Stanisic of Griffith University speak about the research being undertaken to produce a vaccine for malaria.

We all know of the work done by RAM with impregnated mosquito nets etc., but the work to produce a vaccine rivals the work many years ago to develop the vaccine for polio. Can we, Rotary, with the help of these Griffith University scientists do for the millions dying of malaria what we have done (and almost completed) for polio? One statististic stood out for me - 1 child dies from malaria every minute across the world!!!

Check out the attached documents.

2024_Malaria_Vaccine_Project_Brochure_Rotary.pdf

MVP_Newsletter_2nd_Edition_2024_1.pdf

And don't forget to book for the high Tea on October 12th to raise funds for RAM High_Tea_Flier_final_2.pdf

Christmas Lottery

It's that ime of year again folks! The Christmas Lottery is open for sale, and we need your support to sell the 300 tickets to your family, friends and neighbours.  Who wouldn't love to have $10,000 for Christmas?  How many mortgage payments would that represent? What kind of holiday could you have?

Tickets will be available at our meeting on Tuesday night, or if you can't wait that long, give Shirley a call and get your book now! 

All proceeds this year will be directed towards local charities supporting the Homeless in the Redlands.

Rotary_Club_of_Cleveland_-_Christmas_Lottery_Flyer_2024_v3_(002)_1.pdf

Christmas_Lottery_Order_Form_3.docx

ROTATE - Recycling

Following Frank’s presentation on Tuesday evening, Ross asked if he would send through additional info on what ROTATE collects and he has sent through the attached for members to have a look through.

 The interesting aspect of the promotions which ROTATE undertake is that it is all visual.

 A look at the ROTATE pamphlet clearly shows the everyday items which the project is endeavouring to keep out of landfill.

 As Frank explained,  many items are small in size and aren’t separated individually through the Council recycling programme, inevitably ending up in landfill.

 ROTATE have set up a collection wall at RARE and our challenge is to consciously divert these items from our own rubbish bin/yellow top bin, collect and drop off at RARE.  

 ROTATE have purchased a dedicated collection van (similar to our club van) and they will collect from RARE.

 Maybe our club challenge is to work out a smaller version of their recycling wall which we can leave in the garage or wherever to fill and then into the car boot to go to RARE. Perhaps an inexpensive plastic box with moveable internal partitions? Something to think about.

See next page for more information - documents and pictures.

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Model Railway Weekend

Saturday and Sunday we combined with students, parents and staff from Cleveland District State High School to feed the visitors to the Redlands Model Railway Show. Eveery year our Model Railway group exhibit their layouts and kids (big and small) just love exploring them.  Thanks to all the Rotarians and CDSHS people who worked to provide them with bacon & egg rolls, pies, sausages, lollies, drinks and good cheer. Look forward to next year's event being bigger and brighter than ever.

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Focus on RARE - 2

This is what makes all the work worthwhile, when we get photos, this time from Wewak, as the containers are unpacked and the children get to see and read the books we have sent. On Wednesday Sr. Cathy sent us photos of them celebrating National Book Week in Wewak, with children from Holy Rosary Early Childhood Centre and St Mary's Catholic Primary School. Check the Photo Gallery for lots more photos.

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Focus on RARE - 1

One of our hardest working Rotarians, Anna Bray, busy sorting linen and school uniforms at RARE last Thursday. What a wonderful team we had from Cleveland, including regulars Lyn Packer, Donna Beattie, Sonia Hendy, Shirley Mahon, Cathy Ehlers from Redlands Bayside. Frequent helpers are Robert Wesener, Barry Hunt, Veronica from ENB group, Narelle from Alexandra Headlands.

Our tasks are sorting the books so that we only send good quality, relatively new items to the schools and communities; Linen from Toowoomba mostly is sorted and packed for hospitals and clinics. School uniforms (often brand new and never worn) are repacked in smaller boxes for shipping to schools. We now have a paramedic who gives of his time to sort medical equipment. Can you give a few hours every now and then to come and help? Thursday and Saturday mornings 8-12 - just come along, there are many different tasks that you may be able to assist with.

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July Meeting updates

The new year has started with some excellent speakers and catching up with presentatiions from last year. Above - Ross Pollock was presented with a PHF Sapphire. Below - Anna Bray & Shirley Mahon were joint winners of the Clubman of the Year trophy at our Christmas in July weekend. On 23rd July, Phil Saxby spoke to us about his work in Vanuatu, upgrading Lolwai Hospital - in particular the dental clinics in the area. The attached article giving background history makes grim but interesting reading. A cheque for $1,000 for RARE was also presented to Phil. HISTORY_-_CHARLES_GODDEN.pdf

On July 30th Michael Callanan, Principal of AITC spoke about the work they are doing with New Hope in Cambodia. Tyce Finley approached us some months ago, and his fund raising efforts were assisted by the club. We look forward to hearing from Tyce again on his return after the September trip.

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Christmas in July

A fun weekend in Esk, with some keen cyclists still there to ride the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Thanks to Greg & Helen for organising - drinks in the camp kitchen Friday evening, then with the live music before we went to dinner at the Grand Hotel on Saturday evening enabled us to catch up with one another. Lots of different activities, drives to Wivenhoe Dam, Kilcoy, walks  undertaken on Saturday. Some photos in the Photo Gallery - more photos can be added by sending them to Shirley to be uploaded.

Cambodia - The Water Project continues

For some time, Albert has been supporting The Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project. You may recall Darrel Steer speaking to us a year or two back about this project. Click on the link to read the latest report Albert received.  Cambodia_Clean_Water_Toilet_Project.docx

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What are we doing in 2024-2025

At our first meeting of the new Rotary Year, Clive gave us his outline of what, where & how we will work for this Rotary year.  Check it out by opening this attachement and reading the slides. Cleveland_Rotary_club_direction2024-25.pdf

C;ick on the next screen for pictures of our first BBQ at the NAIDOC Week celebrations at Raby Bay.

  

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Magic is in the air - The Magic of Rotary

President Clive and Susan dressed up for our changeover on June 25th, heralding our new Rotary Year with the Magic of Rotary.  Several members also dressed up but none so elegantly as our new President. Trophies were presented and some withheld as the recipients were not in attendance. A full list will be provided after the Christmas in July weekend, however PP Gavin presented Sonia Hendy with a PHF, and Ian Neil with a PHF Sapphire, and Tim Playne with a Certificate of Appreciation for 46 years of Rotary Service in Balmoral and Cleveland.

   

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John Simpson Funeral

John's Funeral will be as per the notice above - a link to the pdf version is here John_Simpson_Funeral_Notice.pdf

Rtn & Deputy Principal of Cleveland District State High School, Grant Mitchell, has arranged for the service to be held at the Paul Bancroft Centre, Russell Street, Cleveland. Cleveland Rotary will be catering, please see your emails for information of assistance required. We are honoured to be able to assist in farewelling our beloved Past President and friend Simmo.

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A Red Wine Affair

One would rarely think of doing wine tasting at a Museum, together with delicious food, but that is exactly what we did last night at Redland Museum. 55 members and friends gathered to hear Daniel Dyer, former Senior Executive of Pierroth Wines talk about Australian wine and its differences to European wines. Daniel then gave us a taste of a good European wine so we could compare with the Millawa Ranch Painted Horse Shiraz we were drinking. Ian Neil conducted a blind tasting exercise with Museum President Doug Alexander roped in to compete with Daniel on 3 different wines. Result 3 nil to Daniel. A huge thank you to the Museum staff & volunteers for hosting us once more for a terrific night.

Our Painted Horse Shiraz, courtesy of PP Hugh Dickson, was a real hit - well received and drunk last night with several cases being purchased to take home. There are still more available, so if you haven't got yours yet, please use the order form here and order a case for your own use - you will not be disappointed.

A_Red_Wine_Affair_Order_Form_v2.docx

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Vale John Simpson PP PHF

It is with tremendous sadness that I advise of the death of our Past President John Simpson (12/7/1957-11/6/2024). John was our President twice, in 2001/2002 & 2020/2021, plus several years as Treasurer and Secretary. His contribution to our club is immeasurable.

 John joined Rotary in Vanuatu I believe, when there with Westpac Bank. He was a member of Paddington-Red Hill Rotary Club in Brisbane, before transferring to The Rotary Club of Cleveland in 1998, until 2022. John’s contribution to the community of Redland City is immense and his work with young people through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program was felt throughout many parts of the world, as a host parent, counsellor and friend. We at the Rotary Club of Cleveland, and I am sure many of our friends in the Redland Museum are shocked at his sudden passing. John was President-elect of the Wellington Point Rotary Club, President of the Birkdale Men’s Shed, and heavily involved in many other community organisations, such as Wynnum & Redlands Canoe Club & Circle of Men. Absolutely amazing human being who is held in the highest esteem by everyone he met and with everything he did.  A legacy of selfless service. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Gayle, daughter Rebecca, son Tim and extended family. RIP John, you are sorely missed by all.

Funeral arrangements will be advised later.

 

Barefoot Bowls

Lots of fun on Tuesday night at Cleveland Bowls Club. Many thanks to the caterers and Bowls Club members as they made us most welcome. Thanks to Helen & Greg for organising at our end - always great to have some partners along to share a social evening with us.

  Some got so serious they actually kept score LOL

Some got so serious they actually kept score  LOL

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.

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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.

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