Our Last Meeting  - including James on DV Safe Phones

Jim unveils the new pennant
 
President Jim opened the meeting - pretty quiet at only10 people.
 
The International Toast was proposed by Jim to the spirit of the Rotary Clubs of Bakhmut in the Ukraine.
 
Thanks for the photos Dave
 
BREAKFAST WILL BE IN THE BAR ON THE 30TH MAY 2023
 
President’s Report
  • 10 June is Changeover - don’t forget to register – there are only 16 so far, and of those, only nine are members.
  • Centaur Commemoration on 14 May was very successful - Thanks to Warryn for helping Plant the crosses. - We asked for a grant of $7000, but were given five – it will cover our costs. - Letters from  AW, JH, STEPS.
  • Genta – one way ticket. We wish him and his family the best.
  • Jim presented the monthly report to district
  • Jim showed us the new pennant – he will be in Europe next month, and he has a photo of Genta holding it - nice rendition of the old Caloundra Lighthouse.
 
 
We went round the room – two minutes each
 
Bernie married to Ron – Mareeba, six children, 3 each - a real Brady Bunch
Moved to Caloundra 23 years ago
what does the Rotary wheel mean?
Couldn’t write that fast, but it has 24 teeth to represent 24 hours, six rays, yellow and blue, cog equals president]
Will do a handout
 
Robyn - five years still in love with the place.ex Melbourne, nursing background.
 
David hates talking -winter - geared for life.
 
Ejike/me - two years in Australia - guest from Rotary Nigeria - he will be returning to Nigeria for five weeks. Dove cottage - How to console people near death. Reminds him of his mum - needs encouragement.
 
Warryn from Ipswich, 59 years liked Caloundra Area - RC Ipswich, five years – Canine Helpers.
 
Stephen - Aussie Home Loans, 10 years, married to Annie for five years - have two children each and their first grandchild on the Gold Coast.
 
Roger - well, I can’t say it and write it down at the same time, can I?
 
Darryl 1917 to 276 marriage Shirley, two children eight grandchildren travel agent first in Caloundra - has been in Rotary Caloundra for 35 years birthday – 70 this year - Solomon’s with Jim - Sells holidays
 
Richard - craves for water
His new love is a Heron (sorry Sherry) - 11’6“ for $650 - teaching his grandchildren.
 
Jim – Born 1941 in France but family moved to Switzerland- Never went back - 1994 around the world, but broke by Sydney – 1996, accredited as migrant
7.5 million people then
Camp in NSW/Vic border – exUS Army camp
With Alan Bethune established the Men Shed.
 

Jim handed over to James to talk about DV Safe Phones.

James apologised for missing the Centaur 80th Anniversary, but he was in hospital for three nights.
Congratulations to Jim and the team for the event
He is 95% better now
52 years a Salvation Army Commissioner, which is the second highest, like an archbishop.
New governor to be elected - 2013 –President and Chaplain, James
Leaders from 132 countries with 20 minutes speech from candidates.
 
May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
DV Safe Phones.
Ashley Wood.
 
Three years ago. Ashley spoke at Rotary.
James had lunch with Ashley – talked about how to run a charity.
Had lunch again  –James is now President of DV Safe Phones.
 
Going three years.
5000 phones,
May -393 in new phones, 210 delivered, 617, drop off localities
Finance – $1000 fromRC Caloundra
Andrew Wallace (Mooloolaba) office developing corporate relationship
“began here“
 
Sergeant Richard makes a point

Jim went to an AA meeting – it was supposed to be anonymous, but he “knew everybody“
 
Darryl - RYPEN – August? Or October
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
For 14- 16-year-olds -  his granddaughter Lily did the program.
$330 – three nights

Dave - 10th of June. Don’t forget RSVP and pay - “say what it’s for“ $55 BYO
 
Courtesy Instagram
 
Whatever you do always give 100 %. Unless you are donating blood.