Sgt Richard introduced our Chair for the day Chris
Chair Chris welcomed Guest Speaker Peter
Chair Chris welcomed Guest Speaker Peter
Jim proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Israel - there are 60 Clubs with 1400 members. The Rotary Club of Jerusalem was chartered in 1929, and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cairo. Their motto is “building peace in a fractured land”
Thanks for the photos Roger
President Jim welcome Peter - Richard met him at the gym.
Presidents report from Jim.
- Thanks Deborah for“holding fort“
- Jim had to rush Yvonne to hospital with a suspected heart attack – fortunately it was not, and she is back home “has a good heart“
- Board meeting - Thanks Renae for taking the minutes.
- Renae – all went well
- Richard update Duck Hole sign
- Xmas break up?
Richard introduced Peter Mosley.
Richard had met Peter at the Avante Gym and thought we would be interested in his life Story. He is a 70 year old retiree who came to the Coast in 2013.
His most recent work has been for Griffith University with international projects
His background in the Australian Public Service, including Aus Aid stood him in good stead.
His most recent work has been for Griffith University with international projects
His background in the Australian Public Service, including Aus Aid stood him in good stead.
Peter, of course can’t talk about Australian Government Policy from his 25 years in Canberra, where he had “various jobs” which gave him “untold pleasure”
Never did a Dud job
Never did a Dud job
He was born in Lismore.
Because his mother was not well and needed a “clean environment“ moved from Canberra. Wollongong was in there somewhere
Because his mother was not well and needed a “clean environment“ moved from Canberra. Wollongong was in there somewhere
Project management background
1996 - recruited by Griffith
Program Office Aus Aid “Pacific“
“every country“
High commissioner Kiribati
“What we want” vs “what you can get”?
Eg Cook Islands, especially the outer islands - Griffith was a subcontractor.
1996 - recruited by Griffith
Program Office Aus Aid “Pacific“
“every country“
High commissioner Kiribati
“What we want” vs “what you can get”?
Eg Cook Islands, especially the outer islands - Griffith was a subcontractor.
And for the sporting side apply he is a judo champion and played first grade rugby in Canberra - also cricket and tennis.
Australian international aid
“development cooperation“
$4.7 billion annually plus disaster age, $2 billion which goes to the South Pacific - form a barrier around Australia.
Timor and Solomons have become more China orientated.
“development cooperation“
$4.7 billion annually plus disaster age, $2 billion which goes to the South Pacific - form a barrier around Australia.
Timor and Solomons have become more China orientated.
Griffith – self funded - to tender international assistance projects
10 years.
Many countries,
10 years.
Many countries,
“Basic education manual and teacher education program”
Extract “best kids “to Griffith – Bachelor of Education, plus volunteers to fill gap
Extract “best kids “to Griffith – Bachelor of Education, plus volunteers to fill gap
Traces study“
Where were they?
96.4% back to country
Study was every two years.
UQ or similar do review
Where were they?
96.4% back to country
Study was every two years.
UQ or similar do review
“Extending” same model
School of the Air from Vila
Early tsunami/cyclone warning systems.
Indonesia and the Maldives
School of the Air from Vila
Early tsunami/cyclone warning systems.
Indonesia and the Maldives
Small projects
Training CASP - $5000 Grants.
Targeted
Training CASP - $5000 Grants.
Targeted
- Car
- boat
- basketweaving.
Short courses.
UAE flying training - Air Force pilots.
Griffith – World class flying degree course
50 to Australia - issues around 9/11 time
UAE flying training - Air Force pilots.
Griffith – World class flying degree course
50 to Australia - issues around 9/11 time
Chris asked about Australian projects and the procedures/outcomes
Small projects/big outcomes leave behind “Goodwill“
A - TAP – selecting organisations.
Small projects/big outcomes leave behind “Goodwill“
A - TAP – selecting organisations.
Bob – Cook Islands - he thought they were New Zealand territory.
A - It’s a joint project.
A - It’s a joint project.
Jim – Rotary International has similar projects but small budgets e.g. the Solomons.
Stuart - training pilots at Caloundra is an interesting idea.
Directors.
Deborah – “disposable Christmas function“ Warryn/Andre
Points North Pool Party 25th of November
There is no truth to the rumour that Warren will be appearing in his Mankini.
Points North Pool Party 25th of November
There is no truth to the rumour that Warren will be appearing in his Mankini.
Warryn - sausage sizzles at Bunnings 17th of November and 8 December - do both? Fridays.
Bob – Rotary Youth Citizenship Award to the Caloundra Private School on Thursday night
Bursary for Caloundra State School 30th of November 1:30 pm.
Transition forum Year 12 - 11th of December someone?
Isobel – NYSF
She just had afternoon tea with the governor
Bursary for Caloundra State School 30th of November 1:30 pm.
Transition forum Year 12 - 11th of December someone?
Isobel – NYSF
She just had afternoon tea with the governor
Chris – “future leaders “inspiring“
Chris noted that biogas generator for the Bohol Childrens home is made in Israel…
Sergeant Richard - be warned
It appears Richard has a future as a as an Irish job instructor.
Give a man a gun and he will rob a bank. Give a man a bank and he will rob everyone.