Events

What is a Cluster Meeting? the Final Kinross Cluster Gathering of the Year

Date: Thursday, 15 May
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Kedron Wavell RSL (dinner), followed by the meeting at a nearby private residence (quiet setting)

About Cluster Meetings:
Cluster meetings bring together presidents and secretaries from neighbouring Rotary clubs within a designated area—in this case, the Kinross Cluster. These meetings are designed to foster collaboration, share resources, and ensure clubs are supporting one another throughout the Rotary year.

Who Should Attend:
All club presidents and secretaries in the Kinross Cluster are encouraged to attend. If a president is unavailable, another representative (such as a board member or past president) is welcome to deputise.

What to Bring:
Each club is asked to prepare a short written update for discussion, outlining:

• Strengths – what your club does well

• Opportunities – areas for growth or new partnerships

• Activities – key projects and events

• Threats – challenges or concerns

Also, please be ready to share the details of your upcoming club changeover—date, venue, and any plans for the event.

Why It Matters:
This is a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, gain insights from other clubs, and reflect on the past year as we prepare for the next Rotary chapter.

Meeting Format:
We’ll gather first at Kedron Wavell RSL for a casual dinner, then cross the road to a nearby residence for the formal meeting in a quiet and relaxed setting.

Questions or RSVPs: Please contact Bruce McNaught.

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for a 45-minute meeting, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Lounge Bar (this is a different room to last week's meeting and is very spacious and comfortable).

6:15 pm - meetings starts. We’ll be workshopping as a club—starting with a short debrief on recent board decisions, followed by committee time to work on and wrap up our current service projects. If you bring your laptop, you might pick up a new ClubRunner or Rotary trick or two!

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week, and so we know who needs a Zoom link.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER VIA THE BLUE BUTTON

 Last time we did this our club raised over $4,000 for a few fun hours of volunteering. The more volunteers from our club, the larger our piece of the pie!

Once again the Rotary Club of Brisbane has been invited to participate in a fundraising event at the DOOMBEN RACECOURSE on Saturday, 24 May. Volunteers from the club, along with family and friends, will be selling raffle tickets to raise funds for the club’s charity accounts.

The raffle operates with 50% of the takings going to the prize winner, 40.9% going to the volunteer organizations, and 9.1% to the Lottery Foundation. Proceeds are distributed to participating Rotary clubs based on the number of volunteers they provide, meaning the more volunteers, the greater the financial benefit for the club.

Volunteers are required to arrive at the Racecourse in the morning for a briefing, with raffle ticket selling beginning at 11 am and continuing for around four hours. This event presents an opportunity for the club to raise as much in one day as they could have with a week of car parking, an opportunity the club missed out on this year.

Special thanks to Maria Efthymioploulos for coordinating the event, and the Hamilton Rotary Club for extending the invitation.

Join Us for Rotary Club of Brisbane's Monthly Evening Social!

Looking for an enjoyable and meaningful way to unwind after work? Join the Rotary Club of Brisbane for our Monthly Evening Social Meeting.

What to Expect:

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Lounge Bar for a casual gathering with a casual supper

Enjoy relaxed networking with local professionals, business leaders, and community-minded individuals. This social event offers a great opportunity to:

• Connect with like-minded people from the Brisbane area
• Learn about Rotary’s local and international service projects
• Discover how you can get involved and make a difference with a Rotary club that meets right on your (work) doorstep

Registration Details:

• Guests & Visitors: FREE  (includes supper and a drink) – we’d love to meet you! 
• Club Members: the club will shout you pizza - but as usual, your beverage cost is up to you.  Grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Lounge Bar

Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly.

Whether you're curious about Rotary or looking for meaningful ways to contribute to the community, come along, share a drink, and explore how you can be a part of something greater.

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

Jeanette Johnstone, a retired Business Analyst and Project Manager from the Queensland Department of Education, has dedicated her post-retirement years to revolutionizing education in underserved regions. As a committed member of the Rotary Club of Paddington, Queensland, she founded the 'Teacher in a Box' (TIB) initiative, a testament to her unwavering commitment to global education.

The inception of TIB traces back to 2012 during a Rotary visit to Arusha, Tanzania. Jeanette observed firsthand the acute shortage of teaching resources in local schools and the challenges posed by unreliable and costly internet access.Determined to bridge this educational divide, she envisioned an offline solution to deliver quality educational content to these communities.​

Collaborating with Patrick Hackett, an IT student and volunteer at Computers 4 Learning—a Rotary project—Jeanette transformed this vision into reality. Together, they repurposed donated laptops, equipping them with a vast array of educational materials, including videos, lessons, and books. These laptops, when connected to a small router, can share content with up to 100 devices, facilitating both classroom instruction and self-paced learning. This innovative approach ensures that students in remote areas, devoid of reliable internet connectivity, have access to invaluable educational resources.​

Under Jeanette's leadership, TIB has expanded its reach, making a significant impact in countries such as Liberia, Tanzania, Kenya, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. Her dedication has not only provided essential tools for education but has also ignited a passion for learning among countless students. Jeanette's work exemplifies the profound impact of combining technological innovation with a heartfelt commitment to service.

The Rotary Club of Brisbane is proud to be supporting this initiative. With recent funding secured for nine new Teacher in a Box units, a team including Dickson, Ken, and others will soon travel to Papua New Guinea and other locations to install the systems and train local users. It’s a powerful example of Rotary collaboration, technology, and practical action coming together to open new doors for education.

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for 45-minutes, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Nicolson Room

6:15 pm - meetings starts

SPEAKER - Amanda Clayton from Hospital PJs, a Rotary assisted initiative we're hoping our EarlyAct Clubs will collaborate with.

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

Our Kinross Cluster friends at Nundah Rotary have are asking for our help. Who's keen? 

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for a 45-minute meeting, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Lounge Bar

6:15 pm - meetings starts

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

https://www.hospitalpjs.com/our-story

Amanda Clayton from Hospital PJs - more info to follow

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for 45-minutes, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Nicolson Room

6:15 pm - meetings starts

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for a 45-minute meeting, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Lounge Bar

6:15 pm - meetings starts

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

more info to follow

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets

VOLUNTEERS from our club are also needed for short tasks throughout the event (mainly before), please purchase a ticket to attend and also volunteer to help out (i.e. greeters, rego desk, ushers etc - then you can sit down with the rest and enjoy).

Angela’s presidency: served with heart, humour—and just enough paperwork to last a lifetime.

More detals to follow.

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for 45-minutes, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Nicolson Room

6:15 pm - meetings starts

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for a 45-minute meeting, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Lounge Bar

6:15 pm - meetings starts

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

The Rotary Club of Brisbane meets on Monday evenings for 45-minutes, held in person and also accessible via Zoom. After the meeting, members and guests attending in person are welcome to stay and enjoy a meal together, time permitting.

6:00 pm - arrive, grab a drink from the Public Bar and make your way to the Nicolson Room

6:15 pm - meetings starts

If you're planning to join us, tap Online Registration—this helps us keep you updated and ensures we know who we’re welcoming each week.

The club usually covers the cost of dinner for the guest speaker. All other attendees cover their own meals. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

We also have regular hands-on volunteer opportunities—check this link for what’s coming up. 

FREE ONSITE PARKING - accessed via 18 Kelvin Grove Road 4059 - please note there are no elevators in the building and if you park here you will have to walk up one or two flights of stairs to get to the meeting room.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE - via 1 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, 4059 - you can be dropped off here and there is also a small amount of street PARKING near 21 Musgrave Road

Photography and Video Notice

Please be advised that photos and/or videos may be taken during this event for use in Rotary Club of Brisbane publications, promotional materials, and online platforms. By attending, you consent to your image being used.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, kindly inform a club representative on the day

Our club members are working with Cooparoo State School to help mark World Peace Day with a special ceremony around the school’s Peace Poles. This event will include a reaffirmation of commitment to peace and community, and is part of the wider Rotary 100 Peace Pole initiative.

More details to come, but we’re proud to support this meaningful activity that brings Rotary values into school communities.