Chair Richard welcomed guest speaker, Kim St Claire, to be talking about the the Green Lion Kindergarden in Bali.
He also welcomed Morgan from an RC in Montana, US, and Howard from Bunnings.
The International Toast was proposed by Jim to RC Portland, Maine, District 7780. Established 1915, and the 177th Rotary Club in the World
Thanks for the photos Dave
Morgan met Jim in Switzerland
Howard did a one minute “this is my life”
He has worked for Westinghouse as an electrical engineer, been involved in building, and cruise ships, –he is now retired but doing two days a week at Bunnings. He’s had a great life/best times.
Jim delivered the President’s Report
- Good to see Ana here.
- He showed Morgan the Centaur – there are some fairly heavy duty construction works in the area at the moment.
- He’s been out to Duck Holes Creek to cuddle the trees.
- Council Grant coming up?
Richard introduced Deborah to introduce Kim
"I've recently returned from volunteering in Bali, a little village 20 minutes out from UBUd called Pejeng. Initially we signed up for construction at The Green Lion Kindergarten, but they soon discovered I worked in a Primary School & my skills could be put to better use in designing the learning walls for the classrooms. We completed a classroom in 3.5weeks all painted by hand, a huge feat given sub-standard equipment. My goal now is to collect & donate items to consolidate the English language that is being taught by providing books in English and learning resources. We plan on returning in Term 3, 2024 for 2mths. Helping them integrate the learning resources into their Curriculum to obtain greater outcomes for the students from an early age, as we all know early intervention is key. I'm seeking help in freighting these items over to Bali.
Kim was “nervous as anything, and acknowledged her partner in crime, Carol.
They went to Bali to immerse themselves in the culture, and got involved in the educational side at Pejeng, population 30,000. They were among a number of international volunteers.
Where does the funding go? 45% goes into programs and services, 5% goes into teaching resources.
Why did we volunteer? “For the children”
They worked on a learn learning wall.
The kindergarten took six years to build.
They were able to embrace Balinese culture.
Connecting with community.
The building was all hand made - no electrical tools were used.
The building was all hand made - no electrical tools were used.
Learning walls.
ABC and numbers.
Two languages – Balinese, with English the “main game“ for tourism work
ABC and numbers.
Two languages – Balinese, with English the “main game“ for tourism work
Painting took a lot of coats due to the watered down paint.
Purchasing from “Marketplace“
Purchasing from “Marketplace“
Rotary Club of Caloundra – can we pay for the fright?
The nearest rotary club is RC Sanur – three hours away.
Ana – Sparkle Box?
Elaine – purchased locally?
13 schools in the Pejeng area
Darryl – “Teacher in a Box“
Jim and Deborah thanked Kim.
Directors
Dave – five are still on the naughty list
Darryl – Alan Still dropped in - he is “frail“ and looking after Win
Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific are going to the Philippines on a school project.
Bohol visit – June, by Darryl and Jim– the bio plant has been forwarded.
The air transportation price had tripled, so it is going by see – due in April
Warryn – Cans & bottles have raised $170 so far.
Richard has raised $110.50 in fines, but he had to buy a tube for some reason, and only have $78.50 left.
Darryl – Alan Still dropped in - he is “frail“ and looking after Win
Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific are going to the Philippines on a school project.
Bohol visit – June, by Darryl and Jim– the bio plant has been forwarded.
The air transportation price had tripled, so it is going by see – due in April
Warryn – Cans & bottles have raised $170 so far.
Richard has raised $110.50 in fines, but he had to buy a tube for some reason, and only have $78.50 left.
Bob got the paddle award, and was presented with Richards handmade paddle
Psalm 129 - to remind me about the joke - just Google "Psalm 129 joke”
This was my "under construction" graphic
