rotary club of wynnum and manly officers 2010 – 2011
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The Weekly Bulletin <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> Wynnum <strong>and</strong> Manly<br />
Rotary District 9630<br />
Chartered - October 23, 1953 Presentation <strong>of</strong> Charter - April 10, 1954<br />
Serving Our Community for over 50 Years<br />
Don Poulton ñ 57 th President <strong>2010</strong> ñ <strong>2011</strong><br />
Bulletin Year 58 ñ No 06ñ Date 28-07-<strong>2010</strong><br />
Bulletin Editor ñ S<strong>and</strong>y Marshall<br />
All correspondence to: The Secretary, PO Box 2, Wynnum QLD 4178<br />
Web Address: http://<strong>wynnum</strong>-<strong>manly</strong>.<strong>rotary</strong><strong>club</strong>.asn.au<br />
Our meetings: Each Wednesday - 6.30 p.m.<br />
Shangri-La Reception Lounge, 1969 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West.
August 1st Claire Brolan<br />
2nd Prue Fox<br />
Bob de Lange<br />
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Dates to remember:<br />
July 31st Charter Night ñ Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> Wellington Point (See below)<br />
August 2nd Tom Henderson (Shelter Box) at Caboolture Rotary ñ 6.00 p.m.<br />
11th Carindale Rotary Clubís ìRoom to Readî<br />
29th District Membership Seminar<br />
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Report for Wednesday July 28th <strong>2010</strong><br />
Program: ìRYLA Presentation/High School Citizenship Awardsî<br />
Chairman: Graeme Wescombe<br />
Rotary Visitors: PDG Nick Curry, Messina Seb (Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> Moreton<br />
Bay), Ryan Blunden (RYLA/GSE), Laim Scanlan <strong>and</strong> Kate<br />
Bardsley (RYLA).<br />
Visitors: Timothy Andrews, Judy Andrews <strong>and</strong> Desiree Duvenage<br />
(Cannon Hill Anglican College), Nathan Jackson, Diana Patchett <strong>and</strong> Joshua<br />
Ferguson (Moreton Bay Boys College), Rebecca Lí Barrow, Anthy LíBarrow<br />
<strong>and</strong> Coral Symonds (Brisbane Bayside State School), Murray Manning, David,<br />
Katherine <strong>and</strong> Juliet Manning, Allison Crane <strong>and</strong> Anne Christensen (Balmoral<br />
State High School), Kristy Palmer, Anne <strong>and</strong> Dennis Palmer <strong>and</strong> Jenny Hill<br />
(Lourdes Hill College), Tyron Tauroa, Ron <strong>and</strong> Marlene Tauroa, Liz Williams,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Kim Hutchinson (Wynnum State High School), Jemma Payne, Debra Payne<br />
<strong>and</strong> Jenny Jarrrett (Moreton Bay College), Joseph Roberson, Donald <strong>and</strong> Rita<br />
Robertson <strong>and</strong> Pauline Sutcliffe (Iona College), Alex<strong>and</strong>er Bey, Therese Bey,<br />
Stephen Beverley <strong>and</strong> Matthew Thallon (Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Hills State High School),<br />
Vince <strong>and</strong> Nancy Gordon, Margaret MacColl, Trish Peddie, Stacey, Alyssa <strong>and</strong><br />
Lachlan Ford, Ray Wesler <strong>and</strong> Radik Krizalkovic (Inbound Exchange Student).<br />
Rotaryannes: Donna Ford, Cheryl de Lange, Am<strong>and</strong>a Lynn, Anne Scott,<br />
Rita Jensen <strong>and</strong> Robyn Wescombe.<br />
Apologies: Ted Davenport, Len Denton, Tony Fisher, Claire Brolan,<br />
Neils Coelingh-Bennink, Paul Cruickshank, John Davies,<br />
Frank Davies, Don Lyell, Ruhl Amen, Conor MacManus<br />
Stephen Matters, Graham Pearson, Harry Pregnell,<br />
Christine Hall, Arthur Hall <strong>and</strong> Mario Chetcuti.<br />
Leave <strong>of</strong> Absence: Jim Byrne, Mick Matthews <strong>and</strong> Derek Rayner.<br />
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Neal Schneidewin reported on the Crows Nest week end. His complements<br />
Georgeís account which follows later in this Bulletin. The result <strong>of</strong> the Raffle<br />
raised $212 from the 48 ìrevellersî. Neal also told us about the inauguration <strong>of</strong><br />
the Mick Matthews Perpetual Trophy. The shirt, which is a hang over from the<br />
ì60sî party was <strong>of</strong>fered as a prize in the Raffle. Itís such a horrific prize that it will<br />
be raffled each year at the same function. Roy Buckley is this yearís proud<br />
wearer. We wonít talk about another prize - the kangaroo skin ìwarmers for ???<br />
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President Don called up the organiser for<br />
Mudflat Toys. Vince Gordon <strong>and</strong> presented him<br />
with a cheque which will enable Mudflat Toys to<br />
purchase <strong>of</strong> a new compressor for their<br />
enterprise. Mudflat Toys had donated a Dollsí<br />
House to the Club. The Board had decided that<br />
it will be donated to a Childrenís Hospital ñ<br />
Maybe the new one being built at<br />
Woolloongabba.<br />
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PDG Nick Curry sought<br />
leave to present two<br />
awards to President Don<br />
representing PP Mick<br />
Matthews. The first was a<br />
Rotary International<br />
President, John Kennyís<br />
Citation for outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
achievements within<br />
Wynnum <strong>and</strong> <strong>manly</strong> during<br />
Mickís year as President.<br />
The second was the presentation <strong>of</strong> the RAVE Medallion (Rotary Award for<br />
Vocational Excellence) which was given to Graeme Wescombe for his<br />
outst<strong>and</strong>ing service through The New Generations Directorship over the past<br />
four years. Well deserved but totally unexpected by the recipient.<br />
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Kate Bardsley <strong>and</strong> Liam Scanlan spoke to the<br />
Club on their experience <strong>of</strong> RYLA. Kate<br />
suggested that it was the ìcraziestî camp she<br />
had ever been on. She did not really want to go<br />
but after the third day she realised what a<br />
privilege she had been able to experience which<br />
changed her whole approach to the way she<br />
lived her life.<br />
Liam endorsed<br />
Kateís comments.<br />
He said a young<br />
person, he was<br />
concerned how he was going to do without a<br />
telephone or a computer for eight days was<br />
unthinkable. Yet he found that like the other 43<br />
participants he had experienced a different<br />
perspective on life <strong>and</strong> a renewed sense <strong>of</strong><br />
purpose. Both Kate <strong>and</strong> Liam were full <strong>of</strong> praise<br />
for the work <strong>of</strong> Rotary in this direction.<br />
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This was followed by a short talk by Ryan<br />
Blunden on the joys <strong>of</strong> RYLA <strong>and</strong> G.S.E. trip to<br />
Canada. His emphasis was on the experience<br />
<strong>and</strong> value <strong>of</strong> all Rotary based initiatives for young<br />
people. He thought that the time spent in the<br />
homes <strong>of</strong> people overseas had truly enriched his<br />
appreciation <strong>of</strong> the qualities <strong>of</strong> other people. He<br />
continues to put this appreciation into daily<br />
practice in his new found job opportunities which<br />
he attributes to his involvement in Rotary.<br />
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Graeme Wescombe introduced the Awards for Citizenship in our Secondary<br />
Schools. He outlined the purpose <strong>and</strong> scope <strong>of</strong> these awards. The following<br />
prÈcis each recipientís achievements shows the calibre <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the students.<br />
The whole Group: Timothy Andrews, Nathan Jackson, Rebecca<br />
LíBarrow, Murray Manning, Kristy Palmer, Tyron Tauroa,<br />
Jemma Payne, Joseph Robertson <strong>and</strong> Alex<strong>and</strong>er Bey<br />
Timothy Andrews ñ Cannon Hill Anglican College<br />
Throughout his five years at Cannon Hill Anglican<br />
College, Timothy has demonstrated a key criterion<br />
for this award ñ commitment. This has extended into<br />
all areas <strong>of</strong> school life <strong>and</strong> he has an impressive list<br />
<strong>of</strong> achievements to his credit.<br />
The College has awarded him a ëPrincipalís Award<br />
for Academic Excellenceí in every semester since<br />
starting grade 8. He was accelerated in his study <strong>of</strong><br />
mathematics, <strong>and</strong> won the subject prize for year 12<br />
mathematics B while still in year 11. He was also<br />
selected for the Young Scholars Program with the University <strong>of</strong> Queensl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Timothy also acts as a volunteer tutor for physics <strong>and</strong> Maths students within the<br />
program for accelerated studies at the College.<br />
His sporting achievements include:- representing the College in every Trimester<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Associated Schools competition playing Cricket, Rugby <strong>and</strong> Soccer, as<br />
well as Swimming, Athletics <strong>and</strong> Cross-country at every TAS sports carnival. He<br />
has played first eleven Cricket since year 9, was most valuable player in 2009,
<strong>and</strong> Cricket Captain for <strong>2010</strong>. He is currently playing with the first fifteen Rugby<br />
team, <strong>and</strong> hopes to be selected for the first eleven Soccer team again this year.<br />
A talented musician, Timothy was selected Music Captain for <strong>2010</strong>. He plays<br />
cello in two College ensembles, sings in the College choir <strong>and</strong> Senior Vocal<br />
Group, <strong>and</strong> plays bass in the College Jazz Big B<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Within the College community he participates in the social justice committee <strong>and</strong><br />
the Boys Education Advisory Committee. His time management, self- discipline<br />
<strong>and</strong> ability to stay focused on the task at h<strong>and</strong> are the keys to his success, <strong>and</strong><br />
he is an outst<strong>and</strong>ing ambassador for his school.<br />
Nathan Jackson ñ Moreton Bay Boys College<br />
Nathan joined Moreton Bay Boys College at the<br />
start <strong>of</strong> Year 11 in 2009, <strong>and</strong> made an<br />
immediate impression on the college community<br />
with his commitment to study, strong sense <strong>of</strong><br />
social justice <strong>and</strong> empathy to fellow students,<br />
also <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>of</strong>fered his expertise in all things<br />
Apple <strong>and</strong> Macñrelated to - students <strong>and</strong> staff<br />
alike. As well, Nathan undertook the Silver Duke<br />
<strong>of</strong> Edinburgh award, including two adventurous<br />
journeys <strong>and</strong> 12 months <strong>of</strong> community service.<br />
This year, Nathan became College Vice-Captain, working positively <strong>and</strong><br />
cooperatively with staff, <strong>and</strong> students <strong>of</strong> all ages. He was one <strong>of</strong> four boys to<br />
attend the World Individual Debating <strong>and</strong> Public Speaking Championships in<br />
Lithuania. This is an annual international English speaking tournament for high<br />
school level students representing different countries. At this event he was a<br />
wonderful ambassador, both for his school <strong>and</strong> Australia.<br />
This young man is intelligent, sociable <strong>and</strong> articulate, with a drive <strong>and</strong><br />
enthusiasm to succeed. Nathanís strength <strong>of</strong> character is reflected in the mature<br />
relationships that he has developed with his peers <strong>and</strong> as a result <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong><br />
personal challenges this past year, including the death <strong>of</strong> his father. He has<br />
been a great support to his mother <strong>and</strong> younger sister through this difficult time.<br />
Nathan is planning a trip to Canada to celebrate the end <strong>of</strong> year 12, before<br />
pursuing his chosen study path.<br />
Rebecca LíBarrow - Brisbane Bayside State College.<br />
Rebecca was nominated for this award for her worthy<br />
contribution to the school <strong>and</strong> wider community. She<br />
cooperates with others in achieving scholastic & school<br />
community objectives, has positive life attitudes, &<br />
enjoys good relationships with staff & fellow students.<br />
Rebecca is an excellent student who has participated<br />
in many extra curricular activities with the school<br />
community including the school musical, the Spring<br />
Parade <strong>and</strong> the RNA Eisteddfod.<br />
She is an excellent role model <strong>and</strong> willingly helps
others. As a result Rebecca was nominated for <strong>and</strong> participated in the BABI<br />
Helping Friends Program at school <strong>and</strong> is still currently a ëHelping Friendsí<br />
Rebecca has a p representative.<br />
Rebecca has a passion to save animals <strong>and</strong> works tirelessly for the ëAnimals<br />
Unleashed Programí where she advocates strongly against animal abuse.<br />
In addition, Rebecca is a volunteer for the Red Cross, collecting donations; <strong>and</strong><br />
also assists in fundraising for the Manly Junior Rugby League <strong>club</strong> to raise<br />
money for <strong>club</strong> equipment.<br />
Rebecca is a quiet achiever who takes pride in her work <strong>and</strong> deserves to be<br />
acknowledged <strong>and</strong> recognised for her selfless contributions to the school <strong>and</strong><br />
the wider community.<br />
Murray Manning - Balmoral State High School<br />
Murray arrived at Balmoral State High School in<br />
2006 <strong>and</strong> over the last five years has maintained<br />
exemplary st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>of</strong> attendance, personal<br />
presentation <strong>and</strong> conduct.<br />
He is a diligent student who is motivated <strong>and</strong><br />
committed to his studies. Over the years Murray<br />
has developed outst<strong>and</strong>ing leadership skills which<br />
have been recognised by his appointment as<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> House for Apollo in <strong>2010</strong>. He is an<br />
excellent ambassador representing his House <strong>and</strong><br />
the school, <strong>and</strong> is contributing significantly to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> a positive student culture <strong>and</strong> community image. Murray is<br />
giving outst<strong>and</strong>ing service as co-editor <strong>of</strong> the Annual School Magazine, giving<br />
freely <strong>of</strong> his time <strong>and</strong> technological expertise.<br />
Murray is a keen advocate for a better environment, is active member <strong>of</strong><br />
Balmoral Highís Environment Committee which hopes to exp<strong>and</strong> its recycling<br />
program. He is also an Australian Youth Climate Coalition representative.<br />
Murray has demonstrated significant initiative <strong>and</strong> an ability to work<br />
independently as a member <strong>of</strong> the Balmoral State High Schoolís Boeing<br />
Enterprise Team for the past five years. This ëcross-ageí team is a designated<br />
class in the schoolís curriculum where students are given the opportunity to work<br />
on completing various projects for Boeing defence Australia. This industry link<br />
developed out <strong>of</strong> the schoolís alliance with the Gateway Aerospace Schools<br />
Project. As a member <strong>of</strong> this team, Murray has<br />
developed a number <strong>of</strong> essential ëemployabilityí<br />
skills which are transferable to the workforce.<br />
Kristy Palmer - Lourdes Hill College<br />
Kristy is a quiet achiever. She is Academic<br />
Leader <strong>of</strong> McKee House, <strong>and</strong> has received an<br />
Academic Award every semester since<br />
beginning at the College in Year 8. This is a<br />
difficult award to achieve in any year level, <strong>and</strong>
in Years 11 <strong>and</strong> 12 a student is required to achieve an ëAí st<strong>and</strong>ard in at least<br />
five <strong>of</strong> the six or seven subjects studied, to receive this award.<br />
In many ways Kristy is a very positive role model for younger students. In<br />
addition to her academic achievements, she is a dedicated musician <strong>and</strong><br />
member <strong>of</strong> the College Concert B<strong>and</strong>, participating in various Queensl<strong>and</strong><br />
Catholic Schools <strong>and</strong> College competitions, the Rock Eisteddfod <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Cabaret. She is also involved in kayaking, aerobics <strong>and</strong> drama.<br />
Her care <strong>and</strong> concern for others is obvious in her membership <strong>of</strong> various College<br />
service groups, including the College chapter <strong>of</strong> St Vincent de Paul Society,<br />
Rosies <strong>and</strong> the year 11 Outreach Program.<br />
In the wider community, Kristy has recently achieved the prestigious Queenís<br />
Scout award which requires applicants to demonstrate significant achievements<br />
in the areas <strong>of</strong> Adventurous Activity, Community Involvement, Leadership<br />
Development <strong>and</strong> Personal Growth. Kristy has been working on this award<br />
since Year 10 <strong>and</strong> says the best part <strong>of</strong> undertaking the award was ìthat it gave<br />
me the chance to experience new thingsÖ.Iíve become more confident <strong>and</strong><br />
aware <strong>of</strong> who I am as a person.î<br />
Tyron (TJ) Tauroa - Wynnum State High School<br />
Tyron, known to the school as TJ, is considered a<br />
pleasure to teach by all his teachers <strong>and</strong><br />
academically has been a great role model to other<br />
students. He is smart, dedicated <strong>and</strong> always quietly<br />
persistent.<br />
In the past two years, TJ has taken on the<br />
responsibility as leader <strong>of</strong> a large group <strong>of</strong> students<br />
who have formed a Dance Crew at Wynnum State<br />
High. TJ has been outst<strong>and</strong>ing in leading this group<br />
<strong>of</strong> 50 students, teaching them how to cooperate with<br />
each other <strong>and</strong> staff. He has broken down barriers<br />
between multicultural groups <strong>and</strong> strengthened<br />
school pride. The Dance Crew has successfully participated in the ëBring it Oní<br />
dance competition for the last two years. He has been able to take his love <strong>of</strong><br />
dancing to a new level in <strong>2010</strong>, representing Queensl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> now Australia, in<br />
the varsity section <strong>of</strong> Hip Hop dancing.<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> TJís leadership, commitment, energy <strong>and</strong> persistence, the school<br />
has been awarded $300 from the Vietnamese community <strong>of</strong> Australia from a Hip<br />
Hop competition in 2009, <strong>and</strong> $500 from the Bring it On Secondary Schools<br />
Dance competition in 2009. His contribution to Wynnum High <strong>and</strong> its students<br />
gives many a reason to turn up to school each day. It is a wonderful sight to see<br />
him leading his group on the oval at 7.00 a.m. each day.<br />
TJís commitment to teamwork has seen him welcome three other students to<br />
support him in the leadership <strong>of</strong> the dance crew.<br />
Wynnum High is very pleased <strong>and</strong> proud to be able to present this outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
young man to the Wynnum & Manly Rotary community.
Jemma Payne - Moreton Bay College<br />
Since starting in Year 8 at Moreton Bay College in<br />
2006, Jemma has aimed to uphold the values <strong>of</strong><br />
the College <strong>and</strong> work to develop cooperative<br />
relationships with her teachers, fellow students <strong>and</strong><br />
the wider College community. Always a positive<br />
role model, Jemma provides support for staff <strong>and</strong><br />
students alike.<br />
After being elected by her peers <strong>and</strong> teachers into<br />
the role <strong>of</strong> House Worship <strong>and</strong> Service Captain,<br />
Jemma has shown initiative, motivation <strong>and</strong><br />
leadership as she has worked closely with the<br />
College <strong>and</strong> House Captains, as well as all members <strong>of</strong> the senior cohort <strong>and</strong><br />
staff, to achieve the seniorís Legacy <strong>of</strong> Unity.<br />
In conjunction with other Worship <strong>and</strong> Service Captains, Jemma was<br />
instrumental in coordinating an appeal to raise funds for the victims <strong>of</strong> both the<br />
Haiti <strong>and</strong> Chile natural disasters raising just under $3000 which has been<br />
donated to Doctors without Borders.<br />
With body image being an ever-growing issue amongst teenagers, Jemma felt<br />
that the House Service Project should focus on promoting positive self-esteem<br />
amongst the girls at the College. She liaised with both The Butterfly Foundation,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the locally run charity, Isis, as focus groups to support, <strong>and</strong> gathered<br />
promotional materials. These were then promoted throughout the Senior<br />
College to increase awareness, empathy <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> these issues. So<br />
far $1000 has been raised to donate to these worthy causes.<br />
At a House level, Jemma has provided guidance <strong>and</strong> support as she worked<br />
with student volunteers to organise <strong>and</strong> present both a Year 11 <strong>and</strong> Year 12<br />
Chapel Service focusing on self acceptance, <strong>and</strong> recognising <strong>and</strong> working with<br />
your individual strengths.<br />
Joseph Roberson - Iona College<br />
Josephís list <strong>of</strong> achievements, involvement <strong>and</strong><br />
efforts over the last three years are most<br />
impressive. He is obviously a well organised<br />
<strong>and</strong> caring member <strong>of</strong> the College community.<br />
Since he was in Year 9, Joseph has been<br />
involved in tutoring younger students, <strong>and</strong> in<br />
Year 11 started the ëJunior ñ Senior Linkí<br />
Tutoring Program. This involved the<br />
coordinating <strong>of</strong> boys from Years 10, 11, <strong>and</strong> 12<br />
to tutoring Years 5 & 6 boys in Maths before<br />
school. There are now 60 tutors from years 10<br />
to 12, tutoring 50 Junior school students.<br />
He has also coordinated various Fund-raising activities for Rosies (a volunteer<br />
group providing comfort for Brisbaneís homeless). Funds raised grew each year<br />
from $250 in 2007 to $1400 this year.
Joseph completed his Duke <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh Bronze award <strong>and</strong> started his Silver in<br />
Year 10. For the last two years he has assisted Bronze participants in their<br />
various activities. In Year 11, Joseph completed his Silver award, commenced<br />
his Gold, <strong>and</strong> received the Queensl<strong>and</strong> Outdoor Recreation Federation K2<br />
Encouragement Award for his Duke <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh participation.<br />
Throughout the years Joseph has been involved with Ionaís environmental<br />
group, TUNZA; assisted in the Junior school <strong>of</strong>fice; completed several grades<br />
in piano studies <strong>and</strong> in 2008 compiled the Iona Old Boys Jubilee calendar ñ<br />
class <strong>of</strong> 1972.<br />
In Year 11 Joseph participated in a Residential Project at Toomelah, an<br />
aboriginal community on the Qld/NSW border. Living in the community he<br />
assisted with teaching (pre-school) <strong>and</strong> tutoring maths <strong>and</strong> spelling.<br />
This year Joseph became a College Prefect (faith portfolio) <strong>and</strong> House Leader<br />
(spiritual portfolio). Amongst other things his tasks include Playground duty,<br />
Years 5/8 Orientation programs <strong>and</strong> Eucharistic Minister <strong>and</strong> alter service.<br />
Alex Bey - Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Hills State High School<br />
Alex has enriched the Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Hills State High<br />
School community through his service orientated<br />
approach to leadership. As a Year 12 student he<br />
serves the school through active leadership roles<br />
in welfare <strong>and</strong> curriculum for younger students.<br />
As a Senior leader, he has taken a keen interest<br />
in the welfare <strong>of</strong> students in his Year 8 form class.<br />
He has helped their transition into high school<br />
with advice, tips <strong>and</strong> tricks to make their<br />
experience more enjoyable.<br />
As a Literacy Mentor, Alex has helped Year 8 & 9<br />
students struggling with literacy to improve their<br />
reading & writing, giving them a better chance <strong>of</strong> success for the years ahead.<br />
As English Mentor, he has conscientiously supported the Head <strong>of</strong> English with<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the programs run by the English Department for students. He <strong>and</strong> his<br />
co-mentor also initiated visits to Year 8 English classes in their spares to present<br />
an example <strong>of</strong> the first high school oral Year 8ís would have to do.<br />
Alex has also tutored Year 11 Economics students <strong>and</strong> represented the school<br />
at the ìAustralian Computational <strong>and</strong> Linguistics Olympiadî. He has been a very<br />
reliable <strong>and</strong> successful member <strong>of</strong> the Year 12 Debating team.<br />
He has also helped out at Open Days for Year 8, Years 9 & 10, <strong>and</strong> Years 11 &<br />
12; <strong>and</strong> represented the school at ANZAC Day ceremonies. Alex is also school<br />
representative for the ìFutures Leaders Writing Prizeî.<br />
Outside school Alex is assistant coach <strong>of</strong> a PCYC under 14s Basketball Team.<br />
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Thanks to Graeme Wescombe <strong>and</strong> Roy Buckley <strong>and</strong> their team who organised<br />
such a great evening <strong>and</strong> it all finished by 8.15 p.m. Well done!!<br />
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ROTARY CHRISTMAS IN JULY, Crows<br />
Nest, 23/25 July <strong>2010</strong> ñ George Lake.<br />
This annual fun weekend designed to start<br />
our new Rotary year, went <strong>of</strong>f with a real<br />
bang. It grew from about 20 last year, to 48<br />
this time, with 13 caravans, one motor home,<br />
Top marks must go to Neal & Robyn for their<br />
organization, <strong>and</strong> to our own Master Chef<br />
Connor <strong>and</strong> fire pit mate Debra for the Friday night bush banquet, Beef<br />
Strogan<strong>of</strong>f <strong>and</strong> Chicken Curry, <strong>and</strong> who could forget Debraís Lumberjack cake<br />
<strong>and</strong> hot custard.<br />
It was a wonder that we could eat anything at all after the endless parade <strong>of</strong> prediner<br />
snacks h<strong>and</strong>ed around the fire, with everyone trying to out do the other in<br />
taste <strong>and</strong> presentation.<br />
Saturday was a ìfreeî day, but taken advantage <strong>of</strong> by shoppers in the town, bush<br />
<strong>and</strong> the rest tucked up in cosy cabins. As President Don said, ìa fantastic eventî.<br />
walks <strong>and</strong> even Mike & Melissaís journey to visit their retirement property in<br />
Warwick. Mike even brought back a rock, <strong>and</strong> spent that evening trying to<br />
establish was it natural, or a meteorite, or even filled with gold <strong>and</strong> diamonds.<br />
The Saturday night dinner in the parks licensed restaurant was a busy affair, as<br />
a vintage caravan <strong>club</strong> was also there, <strong>and</strong> with our 48 <strong>and</strong> their numbers about<br />
the same, the parkís family cooks had a very busy time. With the main hall not<br />
able to seat us all at once, we were set up in an annexe <strong>and</strong> kept cosy with three<br />
large gas heaters.<br />
Robynís secret Santa went along calmly, but the newly added raffle was an<br />
absolute hilarious hit, with most <strong>of</strong> the commotion caused by additional prizes<br />
donated by a certain baker in our <strong>club</strong>, which surprisingly nobody wanted, <strong>and</strong><br />
they were ìrecycledî many times.<br />
Sunday morning was pack up <strong>and</strong> go time, but early starts were the go as the<br />
multitude headed for the Cabarlah Country Market, with over 200 stalls, with<br />
every thing from plants to home made<br />
cakes, <strong>and</strong> clothing to farm tools.<br />
The Clubís Event Caterer coerced his driver<br />
to call in to Schulteís Meat Tavern at<br />
Plainl<strong>and</strong>s where he stocked up on all<br />
delicacies related to Pork, so if youíre short<br />
<strong>of</strong> a meal next week, drop in <strong>and</strong> see what<br />
is on his menu.<br />
Finally, as scribe <strong>of</strong> this epistle, may I be<br />
allowed the privilege <strong>of</strong> thanking all <strong>of</strong> those people who assisted me over the<br />
weekend, <strong>and</strong> particularly mention Frances my driver <strong>and</strong> breakfast chef, <strong>and</strong><br />
ìalways thereî Yvonne, who treats me like I was her Son, or maybe her Father.<br />
Thanks to everyone who made this a great weekend, <strong>of</strong> fun <strong>and</strong> fellowship.<br />
(Photos by Sel_More next week_Sorry_No room!!)<br />
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Wednesday August 4th <strong>2010</strong> ñ 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. ñ Partnerís Night<br />
Program DGís Visit<br />
Guest Speaker District Governor Anne Br<strong>and</strong><br />
Chairman President Don Poulton<br />
Doorkeepers Frances Birrell Ken Burkitt<br />
Fellowship Mario Chetcuti<br />
Equipment Derek Rayner Bob de Lange<br />
Sergeant Glen Ford<br />
Wednesday August 11th <strong>2010</strong> ñ NO MEETING ñ Ekka Holiday<br />
Wednesday August 18th <strong>2010</strong> ñ 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m.<br />
Program Australian Rotary Health<br />
Guest Speaker PP Ross Higginbotham<br />
Chairman Frank Fry<br />
Doorkeepers Neal Schneidewin Dave Warren<br />
Fellowship Roger Heathwood<br />
Equipment Arthur Hall Stephen Matters<br />
Sergeant Glen Ford<br />
Wednesday August 25th <strong>2010</strong> ñ 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m.<br />
Program Peel Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Guest Speaker Peter Ludlow<br />
Chairman Don Nixon<br />
Doorkeepers Don Hann David Groves<br />
Fellowship John Davies<br />
Equipment Harry Pregnell Gordon Walters<br />
Sergeant Glen Ford<br />
Wednesday August 25th <strong>2010</strong> ñ 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m.<br />
Program Peel Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Guest Speaker Peter Ludlow<br />
Chairman Don Nixon<br />
Doorkeepers Don Hann David Groves<br />
Fellowship John Davies<br />
Equipment Harry Pregnell Gordon Walters<br />
Sergeant Glen Ford<br />
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Apologies <strong>and</strong> Extra Guests<br />
Contact Nev Harrison - Telephone 3396 3959<br />
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND DISTRICT OFFICERS<br />
R.I. President Ray Klinginsmith<br />
District Governor Anne Br<strong>and</strong><br />
Assistant Governor Col Sutcliffe<br />
District Governor Elect Debbie James<br />
District Governor Nominee Annette Richards<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF WYNNUM AND MANLY<br />
OFFICERS <strong>2010</strong> ñ <strong>2011</strong><br />
President Don Poulton (H) 3390 7220 (M) 0420 920 784<br />
Vice President Graham Pearson (H) 3396 7330<br />
Imm. Past President Mick Matthews (H) 3893 2503 (M) 0417 771 913<br />
Secretary Tony Fox (H) 3396 5191 (M) 0417 772 784<br />
Treasurer Peter Boddy (H) 3399 2737 (M) 0419 708 096<br />
President Elect Dave Warren (H) 3849 7955 (M) 0419 429 415<br />
SERVICE DIRECTORS<br />
CLUB Neal Schneidewin (H) 3348 4420 (M) 0419 766 781<br />
COMMUNITY Robert de Lange (H) 3824 2794 (M) 0409 968 795<br />
VOCATIONAL Yvonne Beckett (H) 3396 4472 (M) 0412 069 634<br />
NEW GENERATIONS Frances Birrell (H) 3393 4996 (M) 0418 709 675<br />
INTERNATIONAL Ken Evans (H) 3396 5741 (M) 0428 344 712<br />
FUND RAISING Selwyn Payne (H) 3393 6224 (M) 0419 653 175<br />
MEMBERSHIP<br />
<strong>and</strong> PUBLICITY Gordon Walters (H) 3396 1831 (B) 3899 8522<br />
WHERE YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY MAKE UP<br />
Meeting start times are given. Fellowship is usually 30 minutes earlier.<br />
Monday 6.15 pm South Brisbane Yeronga Services Club<br />
6.30 pm Balmoral Qld Sporting Club, ìVic Lucas Parkî<br />
6.30 pm Capalaba Koala Tavern, Capalaba<br />
6.00 pm Stones Corner Eastís Leagues Club, Coorparoo<br />
Tuesday 7.00 am Carindale Carina Leagues Club<br />
6.30 pm Moreton Bay Wynnum Manly Workersí Sports Club<br />
6.30 pm Clevel<strong>and</strong> Redl<strong>and</strong>s RSL Club<br />
Wednesday 7.10 am Redl<strong>and</strong>s Sunrise Icon Bar & Bistro, Raby Bay Harbour<br />
6.00 pm Woolloongabba Queensl<strong>and</strong> Cricketers Club<br />
7.00 pm Redl<strong>and</strong>s Bayside Victoria Point Sharks Sports Club<br />
7.00 p.m. Wellington Point Redl<strong>and</strong>s Sporting Club, Anson Road<br />
Thursday 7.00 am) 1 st & 3 rd 6.30 pm)<br />
Taste <strong>of</strong> Aroma, Wynnum Plaza<br />
2 nd & 4 th Port <strong>of</strong> Brisbane<br />
Wynnum Workers Sports Club<br />
Friday 12.45 pm Brisbane Mid-City Brisbane Club Tower<br />
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