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President Ali's Message
 
CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD

Hi All

 

Firstly, I would like to say Thank You to Debbie James for doing an excellent job with the bulletin since becoming the bulletin editor.  You are doing a great job.

 

As you are all aware, I have been on my holidays so have missed a couple of meetings.  Both Grant and I had a great time on our holiday in Thailand.  We are both back to reality and the daily grind!

 

Whilst I was away on the 19th April, it was the birthday of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International.  He had a vision and formed an organization with local professionals where they could come together, share ideas and enjoy fellowship.  Today Rotary International has 1.4 million members from around the world all working towards the same goal where “together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves” (Rotary International Vision Statement 2024).  As the new Rotary year is fast approaching, I would like to ask you to take a moment to reflect on your Rotary journey, our club and how we can best move the club forward together for the remainder of this and the 2024-25 year.

 

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for the St David’s Neighbourhood Centre Autumn Fest On 11th May.  The Rotary Club of Sunnybank will be assisting and with their help, we have enough volunteers to be able to assist with the BBQ once again.

 

This week’s meeting is at Wellers Hill and will be catered.  Please can you ensure that you have registered so the catering numbers are correct and there is enough food for all who attend.  We have guest speaker Arch Downie who is coming to talk to us about Rotary Youth Transition Seminar (RYTS) which is a program that empowers school graduates for life.

 

Hope to see you there 😊

 

Ali

Allison Burton

President
Rotary Club of Salisbury
 
 
 
Next Meeting: Tuesday 30th April 2024
6:30pm
 
Zoom Meeting: Guest speaker Arch Downie
Location: Wellers Hill Bowls Club, 34 Esher Street, Tarragindi.
 
Duty Officers
 

Chair: Allan James

Sergeant: Debbie James

Fellowship: Diane Masselos

Door: Bruce McNab & Kiri McNamara

Three Minute Person: Chris Miranda

 

Friends of Rotary, non-members & Partners are welcome to attend.

 
If you cannot fulfil a designated duty officer role please make arrangements for another member to take over your role. 
 
Please contact Myles confirming your attendance and any dietary restrictions by Monday 9:00am.
 
People who RSVP after this time may not be guaranteed a meal.
 

All partners and friends of Rotary are invited to join our meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.

Only payment via EFT or bank transfer is accepted.

 
 
Guest Speaker: Arch Downie
 
 
Our guest speaker this week Arch Downie will be speaking about the Rotary Youth Transition Seminar (RYTS).
 
RYTS is a leadership & development program with a focus on assisting the transition from one area of study into the next phase of life. The program is delivered at a 6 day residential camp for students who are in the senior years of school (Year 11-12) or who are aged between 17-18 if not within a school system.
 
Zoom Meeting Last Week: AG Craig Carson
 
 
Craig spoke about Rotarians Against Malaria Australia (RAM) which is an Australian registered charity and is part of the Rotary Australia World Community Service. RAM supports projects that aim to control and ultimately eliminate malaria. They work with government health programs in our partner countries, and follow the recommended WHO guidelines on the best strategies for control and elimination.
 

Our Club News

 
St David's BBQ Lunch
 
The last Friday of each month Dudley and Alan C cook sausages, onions etc. for the Harmony Club in one room (pic) and a bunch of card players from Sunnybank Probus in another. On Friday they cooked for approx. 30 people, including St David's staff.
 
St David's do a lot of good work.
Allan Charles, St David's Staff, Dudley Schmidtchen
Enjoying lunch at St David's Neighbourhood Centre
 

Rotary International                          

         
                          

 

Continuing the legacy of our founder, the Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

 

The honor was established in 1957 to show appreciation for contributions that support our Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.

 

Paul Harris Society gifts have helped provide programs such as:

  • Vocational training for teachers establishing an early childhood education center in South Africa
  • Water filters, toilets, and hygiene training to prevent fluorosis, diarrhea, and other diseases in India
  • A scholarship for a medical professional in Italy to research treatments that minimize mortality rates among premature babies
  • Peace-building seminars for 200 teachers and 1,300 students in Uganda
  • Treated mosquito nets and medical services that prevent malaria in Mali.

Rotary District 9620 News
 
Up-Coming Events
 
Date
Event
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Zoom Meeting: Frank Sauter - Rotate
Saturday 11 May 2024
Volunteers Required
St David's Neighbourhood Centre
Autumn Fest 2024.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Joint meeting with Rotary Club of Sunnybank at Runcorn Tavern, 124 Gowan Rd, Sunnybank Hills.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Zoom Meeting: Dr Jean Giacomotto from GRIDD
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Social Night: Salisbury Hotel
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Club Meeting: Strategic Development
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Club Meeting
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Club Meeting: Hygiene packs
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Club Meeting
Tuesday 2 July 2024 Changeover
 
 
Upcoming Meeting Duty Roster
 
 
7 May
14 May
 21 May 28 May
Chair
Myles Waugh
N/A
 Ali Burton N/A
Sergeant
N/A
N/A
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Fellowship
N/A
N/A
 N/A N/A
Door
N/A
N/A
 N/A N/A
Door
N/A
N/A
 N/A N/A
Three Minute Person
N/A
N/A
 N/A N/A
 
 
Past Events & Efforts
 
Thursday 6th July
Cleaning up Rotary Rotunda at QE2 Hospital
Wednesday 12th July
Chairing Sunnybank Red Cross AGM
Friday 28 July 2023
St David Neighbourhood Centre’s Monthly Men’s Lunch
Saturday 29 July 2023
Sausage Sizzle at Rocklea Bunnings 
 
 
 
Duty Officers:
 
The Chairman speaks to the Guest Speaker prior to the start of the meeting to obtain introductory information. The Chairman must also check with the President for any special duties during the meeting.
 
Directors and Members are to advise the Chairman prior to the start of the meeting if they which to give a report or speak during the meeting.
 
The Fellowship Officer is to meet each Visitor individually and escort them to the Registration table and introduce them to the Duty Officers. The Fellowship Officer is to assist with the issue of the Visitor’s card and to introduce the visitor to the club members.
 
 
At the close of the meeting Duty Officers are to store all regalia and speaker system away ensuring the battery is removed from the wireless microphone.
 
Apologies should be emailed to the Club Admin no later than Monday morning.
 
We acknowledge the First Nations people as the original inhabitants of Australia. We recognise, respect and celebrate the cultural distinctions of First Nations people and value their rich and positive contribution to not only Queensland but also to the broader Australian society.
 
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