The Blogging of Webster 582

RYDA, Rotary Youth Driver Awareness Program a not-for-profit company , that has developed a road safety education program delivered to the youth of our community through Rotary Clubs. The Program is directed towards our young people about road safety as they approach the period in their life when they start driving a car and ride as a passenger in a car driven by one of their peers. It was great to have nearly 50 people at Partner's Night last week featuring Angela Miles from RACQ Careflight. Angela's presentation was very informative and the fact that she works tirelessly to fund the shortfall of $10 million dollars each year to fund the helicopter service is incredible. All food will be provided and cash will be handled by the P&C, so we only need 2 or 3 volunteers at a time to cook and serve the steak sandwiches and hot dogs. Congratulations to all our award recipients at our Pride of Workmanship Awards Dinner last week.
The Caloundra Greeters will have signage, a place in the revitalised Transit Centre and visible vests to wear when on roster. Terese explained that Stage 4 of the Bulcock Street streetscape project will commence in April - November between Minchinton St and Knox Avenue. The Caloundra Greeters program will touch peoples lives and banner flag Clayton make Rotary visible - showing Rotary at work and giving Rotary leverage in the community. Suzanne Lee - Archer and her helpers were congratulated for the very pleasant and successful ($1400) fund raising event in aid of the Hamlin Fistula Foundation. The event was held at the Aspinalls delightful home and was much appreciated.
Using microfinance principles, by lending as little as $25 on Kiva, anyone can help a borrower start or grow a business, go to school, access clean energy or realize their potential. A current summary of our Kiva lending is presented below with a bit of information on one of our current recipients. We have posted the call for volunteers around town and an ABC Radio interview was made. Various other publicity opportunities have been taken up. Please support the program as it not only provides an excellent opportunity for community service but is an opportunity to showcase Rotary in our town. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, WILVOS provides rescue, rehabilitation and release services to the local native fauna.

We saw metal bands, drummers, Zumba, french music, jazz- just anything and everything! The next day we were traveling into France but first we were very lucky to given the chance to have a tour of a german concentration camp. As a person who has studied this period of time for many, many assignments, tests and just general interest over the years, I felt lucky to see such an emotional place in person. It was such an interesting experience I feel very grateful for the chance to see it. So at this point i was with my people and I was having a grand old time trying to understand what people are saying to me while my american friend was laughing in my ear. Gertrud presented the club with a gift and a banner and was given a gift in return.
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Last week we had Cathy, the founder of Umoja Orphanage, in Kenya speak to us about the continuing development of the sustainable project. The Umoja Orphanage is a registered charity in Australia and also a registered Rotary project under RAWCS. Cathy let us know a few different ways we could get involved which are highlighted on their website, The last Thursday of every month will be partner's night! Partner's night allows all partner's to mix with our members and other partners.
I've been to 22 countries, visited dozens of cities, and met thousands of Rotarians. I've seen amazing projects and been inspired over and over again by the terrific work Rotarians do all over the world. And I've been privileged to be part of all kinds of Rotary events, from club meetings to Rotary institutes, from Rotary Days to Foundation dinners. "Ravi" Ravindran called Sunday's address to incoming district governors the "most significant moment of my life."
The AGM was conducted meeting our Constitutional obligations and with appropriate attention to the Clubs Financial report presented by Mike Healy. “The announcement means more than just being a semi-finalist for an international award,” Mayor Jamieson said. “The Smart21 represent the best models of economic, social and cultural development in the digital age as judged by ICF and a team of independent analysts. In the first week of term 2 at school I went on a Maths Excursion to Australia Zoo.

This year we'll have 25 teams - each consisting of four players and each team with a golf cart - enjoying the course and a game of golf. There may be some 'not-so-serious' teams, but I'm sure they too will enjoy the day, with prizes, raffles and spending time with good people in a great setting. While the day is always fun and we hope everyone enjoys themselves enough to want to return next year, the reason so much effort is put into it, is that we raise much needed funds to assist in local projects. In 2017 the proceeds of the Golf Day will go to Life Flight and STEPS.
Had dinner and chilled out still being very tired from the night before. Ken Hinkly and family thank the Rotary Club members for their condolences at Marie's death. Your support by phone calls, cards and presence at her Requiem Mass are very much appreciated, as is the wonderful floral arrangement the club sent to the church and which now has a prominent place at home. Ross Harrison advised us that one of the roles of the fellowship officer will be to ask visiting Rotarians if they want to say something about themselves or their club. There will be a social fellowship meeting at Dominico's Restaurant on 29th September . Mike welcomed guests Steve Thompson , Ian , Kassi & Tarique Kim Berghoffer) and of course our exchange student Gertrud.
The trailer raffle has kicked off in fine form raising $755.80 on the first day. Again, a big thank you to Past President Stan Nawrocki for championing this raffle - he has put in a lot of time to organise the trailers, the prizes, raffle tickets and rosters. We still need a bit of help - please check out the roster and volunteer for some shifts if possible. Ian Baker Finch Charity Golf Day, great guest speakers, Pride of Workmanship Awards, RYDA, trailer raffle and Melbourne Cup.