Bulletin 29 July 2024
Maternal & Child Health Month
Patron for Rotary Qld's Centenary Project:
Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD
As a celebration of Rotary Queensland's Centenary, Rotary Queensland has committed to raising sufficient funding to establish a perpetual chair and research funding in Neuroscience at the University of Queensland Brain Institute.
Prof Graeme Nimmo RFD is patron of the Break Through Project.
RCoB Social Evening Meeting @ Holey Moley
***last chance to get tickets***
Next Monday 5 August (replaces lunch meeting. Repeat: NO LUNCH MEETING)
 

It's the 1st Monday of the month so Rotary Club of Brisbane are getting social!

ALL WELCOME: Please feel free to include your family / kids, friends and other Rotary Clubs.

- Ticket includes pizza dinner

- The venue is INSIDE for dinner & golf

5:45 - 6:00 pm arrive and our party host will show us to our reserved area for pizza and chips. Cash bar.

Enjoy 18 holes of wild mini golf - time to shine all you golf skites in the club.

8:00 pm we're done. 

Club Meeting: Welcome & Guests
On Monday 29 July 2024, Phil Gresham opened the meeting with 12 in attendance. 
 
Please check your meeting responsiblities at the bottom of the newsletter and find a replacement if you are unable to fullfill them on your rostered day.
 
APOLOGIES: Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young AX PSM, Governor of Queeland, Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD, James Delahunty, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Brian Kenny, Peter Saxby, IPP Phil Saxby, Paul Choy, Peterson Wei, Dan Adler, Celia Grenning, Dymphna Muir, Andrea Markey, Michael Stephens, Brian Kenny, Miles Murphy.
Also apologies from our regular visitors Miles Speter and Maria Efthymiopoulos
International Toast: Rotary Club of New York 
Meeting Chair Phil Gresham took a moment to raise a glass in appreciation of the Rotary Club of New York. He fondly recalled the club's swift and generous gesture of sending a large heart-shaped box of chocolates via FedEx to Australia, just days after he won the chocolates during his visit to the New York club. This thoughtful act has earned a special place in Phil's heart, symbolising the strong bonds and camaraderie shared among Rotary members worldwide.
 

Rotary Club of New York #6

Established 1909
1945, Luther Hodges, was invited to the "San Francisco Conference On International Organization" for Rotary's input to create the UN Charter Annually Host 1500 Rotarians for Rotary Day at the UN

Joe “Sully” Sullivan was President of 89’ FBI and worked on the civil rights case “Mississippi Burning” Host World Convention 1949 & 1959

Meet UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF NYC 38 East 37th Street
New York

Shawn Jacobaccio - President 2024-2025

Life Time Achievement Awards: 
Bruce McNaught & Dymphna Muir

Last week, Past President Dan Alder had the honor of presenting our Rotary Lifetime Achievement Awards to two exceptionally deserving members: Vice President Bruce McNaught and esteemed member Dymphna Muir.

Dan's presentation was, as always, both complimentary and fitting, highlighting the remarkable contributions of Bruce and Dymphna to our Rotary community. It's worth noting that Dan himself established these prestigious awards in 2020, and his adeptness in recognising and honoring the dedication of our members shines through each ceremony.

Congratulations to Bruce and Dymphna for their outstanding service and commitment to the ideals of Rotary. Their achievements inspire us all to continue making a positive impact in our community and beyond.

L-R President Angela Murphy, VP Bruce McNaught, PP Dan Adler
 

Bruce McNaught is a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Brisbane and holds several significant positions within Rotary District 9620. He is currently serving as the Area Governor for the Brisbane area and is also the District Polio Chair. As a polio survivor himself, Bruce has a personal and profound commitment to the cause of polio eradication and has shared his inspiring story of overcoming the disease, turning a tragic experience into a message of hope and determination.

In addition to his role as Area Governor, Bruce has previously held various leadership positions within the Rotary organisation, including being a past president of two clubs and a Paul Harris Fellow. His involvement with Rotary has also seen him actively participate in numerous fundraising and awareness campaigns, particularly related to the End Polio Now initiative.

Bruce's dedication to Rotary and his impactful work in the fight against polio highlight his significant contributions to both the local and global communities through his Rotary service.

L-R President Angela Murphy, Dymphna Muir, PP Dan Adler
 

Dymphna Muir is an active member of the Rotary Club of Brisbane and a committed philanthropist. She was inducted into the club in October 2018 and has been a familiar face at Rotary events for years, often participating alongside her husband, Chris Muir, who is also a Rotarian​.

In addition to her Rotary involvement, Dymphna and her husband established the Alex Muir Learning Potential Fund Scholarship at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in memory of their son, Alex. This scholarship aims to support financially disadvantaged students pursuing engineering degrees, helping them reach their educational and professional potential​​.

Dymphna's contributions to the community, both through her work with Rotary and her support for education, highlight her dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Speaker: Professor Alistair Blanchard
Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History, Director RD Milns Antiquities Museum
We have such INTERESTING members, and Prof. Alastair did not disappoint with a fascinating and humorous look at the ancient Olympics and how it differs from the modern, including the delightful story of Stamata Revithi. She was a Greek woman who, in 1896, was not allowed to compete in the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens. Despite being denied entry, Revithi ran the marathon course the day after the official race (in 5 hours or so), becoming a symbol of determination and perseverance in the face of exclusion. Her story highlights the barriers women faced in sports during that era and remains an inspirational tale of defiance and commitment to athleticism.
Quite.
(Paul Eliadis is also a member of the Rotary Club of Brisbane - more on that in a later bulletin).
Spot The Member
Where in the world are you? What are you doing?
Club members, alumni and friends please send us your photos of the wild and wonderful (or mundane and vital) things you've been up to ... especially if it means you've missed a meeting!
IPP Phil Saxby is appreciating art sites in Lar-ne-jerring, Victoria
Future EarlyAct Leader Silva Murphy with Australian of the Year Johnathan Thurston (on set with President Angela Murphy's production company www.happy.film
Also IPP Phil Saxby at Hamilton Club's SOLD OUT Craft Beer Festival.
Congrats Hamilton Club - we're delighted at your success 🍻
Member Spots:
Denise Schellbach - sadly Denise informed us that she had attended the funeral of Andrew Francis, son of past member Stanley Francis. Denise mentioned that she had only been chatting with Andrew days before he unexpectedly passed.
 
Our thoughts and condolences are with the Francis family at this time.
RCoB DG Club Visit, Evening
Kinross Cluster @ Royal Queensland Golf Club
Tuesday 13 August (replaces usual Monday Lunchtime Club Meeting on 12 August)
 

Rotary District 9620 DG Sue Mulraney is keen to hear what our club is up to. We've combined the club meetings to so we can enjoy some fellowship and an informative night out.

Hosted by Hamilton Rotary Qld and joined by Brisbane Airport, Brisbane High-Rise & Rotary Club of Brisbane.

TICKETS SALES CLOSE 10PM ON THURSDAY 1 AUGUST DUE TO VENUE CATERING REQUIREMENTS.

QBI Weekly Spot: 
Ultrasound and antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

The potentially powerful combination of ultrasound and antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is the focus of a News & Views article by UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) researchers.

QBI Professor Jürgen Götz and his team aim to develop low-intensity ultrasound into a treatment modality for Alzheimer’s disease. 

Ultrasound can be used with microbubbles to achieve blood-brain barrier opening for drug delivery, or it can be used without bubbles to modulate brain function.

Project Tracker
An overview on the projects we're leading and also contributing to

Queensland Breakthrough Project - To mark Rotary Queensland's Centenary, we're teaming with Rotary Clubs across the state to raise funds for a perpetual chair and research in Neuroscience at the University of Queensland Brain Institute (PDG Tim Keeler)

RARE aka Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment  - A volunteer-based recycling facility collecting and redistributing medical and educational goods. We often need hands to help pack containers of medical equipment and school supplies to send to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands etc (IPP Phil Saxby, Dickson Ken). 

Chocolate fish goes to both Phil and Dickson for the their next level dedication to this cause.

Kyeema - We provide chickens to established micro enterprise, this strengthens PNG communities via community lead restoration of coastal ecosystems, supporting coral reef and village chicken rearing; for environmental, food and nutrition resilience (Celia Grenning)

Alumni & Friends of Rotary Club of Brisbane - coming soon! Watch this space (Chris Muir)

ANZAC Day Observance - committee to lay a wreath on ANZAC Day in 2025 with the intention of making this an annual commitment (VP Bruce McNaught)

Rotary Action Group for Peace - we're applying to to become a peace builder club (Keith Watts)

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle - time for some club fundraising the time honoured way ... we'll let you know when and where and expect to see you for a sanga ... (Denise Schellbach, Maria Efthymiopoulos)

Mentoring Programme - What even is Rotary and what is a PHF and do I have to wear at tie? We're partnering established club members with our new members to ensure they are supported and seamlessly folded into the club and Rotary life. (And no, you don't need to wear a tie).

Conference, Convention and District Assembly Grants - we recognise the value of attending these awesome Rotary events and want to invest in our newer members by supporting them to attend in a tangible way. We better sell a lot of sausages!

EarlyAct Petrie Terrace - oh yes we are! Coming soon - RARE, Tiger Conservation, Adopt A River - the possibilities are endless for these mighty kids (President Angela Murphy, IPP Phil Saxby, VP Bruce McNaught)

Eddie's Van - Denise Schellbach will be calling for volunteers to lead a hand providing hot meals over January in Brisbane's inner city.

Autism Global Project - Supporting Adolescents with Autism, Joint project with RC Madras, RC Colombo Reconnections, RC Brisbane and Smilestones - collaboration with UNICEF (Keith Watts)

Vanuatu Dental Program - Ongoing work to implement biomedical training of dental equipment servicing technicians in Vanuatu (IPP Phil Saxby)

Containers for Change
Containers for Change provides an easy and fun way for us to raise much-needed funds.
 
1 Collect eligible containers

Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard drink containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible.

2 Take them to a container refund point (scan the QR code) OR get them collected from your address

There are different types of container refund points across Queensland, so find the right one for you.

3 Earn a refund or donate

We receive 10 cents for every eligible container you return!

 
Upcoming Meetings & Events
CANCELED Mon 11 Nov QBI Breakthrough Committee MTG
Friday's Riverside
Nov 11, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
 
Mon 11 Nov, Club Lunch Meeting w/ Dr Dorothy Watts
Friday's Riverside
Nov 11, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Sat 16 Nov🎅🎄✨ CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER
Red Hill
Nov 16, 2024
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 
Mon 18 Nov, Club Lunch Meeting w/ Speaker
Friday's Riverside
Nov 18, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Mon 25 Nov RCoB Board Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Nov 25, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
 
Mon 25 Nov RCoB Club Lunch Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Nov 25, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
M Williams & D Ken in PNG
Nov 26, 2024 – Nov 28, 2024
 
Mon 2 Dec QBI Breakthrough Committee Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Dec 02, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
 
Mon 2 Dec - QBI Update RCoB Club Lunch Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Dec 02, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Mon 9 Dec - AGM + RCoB Club Lunch Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Dec 09, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
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In the spirit of reconciliation, the Rotary Club of Brisbane acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today

Upcoming Speakers
Nov 11, 2024 12:15 PM
Women and The Rotary Club of Brisbane
Women and The Rotary Club of Brisbane

Dr Dorothy Watts AM.

Dorothy was educated at the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School and The University of Queensland. She was a teacher in various secondary schools in Mackay, Rockhampton and Brisbane before taking up an academic position at the University of Queensland in 1990.  She remained there for 17 years as a staff member of the Department of Classics and Ancient History, and also served  a period as Head of Department. In 2003 she received a University of Queensland award for excellence in teaching. In 2016 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to tertiary education, particularly the study of classics and ancient history, as an academic, educator and author. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators.

Her research interests focus on Roman and early Britain, especially the Celts. She has written three books, as well as numerous journal articles, on these and related topics. 

https://museum.rggs.qld.edu.au/dr-dorothy-watts-biography/

https://uq.academia.edu/DorothyWatts

 

Nov 18, 2024 12:15 PM
Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change
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Meeting Responsibilities 
Meeting 11 November
 
Greeter
McNaught, Bruce
 
Meeting 25 November (after Board Meeting)
 
Presidential Duties
Murphy, Angela
 
Chair & Board Meeting Report
McNaught, Bruce
 
Meeting 24 February (after Board Meeting)
 
Presidential Duties
Murphy, Angela
 
Chair & Board Meeting Report
McNaught, Bruce
 
Meeting 24 March (after Board Meeting)
 
Presidential Duties
Murphy, Angela
 
Chair & Board Meeting Report
McNaught, Bruce
 
Meeting 28 April (after Board Meeting)
 
Presidential Duties
Murphy, Angela
 
Chair & Board Meeting Report
McNaught, Bruce
 
Bulletin Editor
Angela Murphy
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