Bulletin 14 October 2024
Community & Economic Development 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.
October -
Community & Economic Development Month

Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

In our club one of the ways we do this is by support the Kyeema Foundation's work in Papua New Guinea - read more in the link below.

👀 Photos Photos Photos
🐣 Kyeema Village Chicken Farming & Coral Gardening PNG Update
😎 Spot The Member
💃 Centenary Gala
🫶 2024 District Governor Club Visit
News this Week
President's Letter

Dear Members,

I recently had the opportunity to spend three weeks in my home country of Portugal (I was born there, but I grew up in New Zealand), introducing my nine-year-old daughter to her heritage and spending time with family. I’m grateful for the full support and encouragement of the club, which made it possible for me to take this time away from my presidential duties. Balancing work, life, and service is essential, and it's a privilege to be part of a club that values and supports this approach.

While I was away, we made the collective decision to postpone the Alumni and Friends Lunch to early February, allowing us to make it a great event in the new year.

Since returning, we’ve successfully launched the 100 Years Historical Booklet, an event that went very well. We were honoured to welcome some important guests who have ties to our club’s history.

Thank you all for your continued dedication and for keeping everything running smoothly in my absence. It’s a reminder that our club’s strength lies in the efforts of everyone working together.

Warm regards,
Angela Murphy
President 2024-25
Rotary Club of Brisbane

(more pics in Read More ... below)

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Mon 14 Club Meeting: QBI Donor Update
On Monday 14 October 2024, Club President Angela Murphy opened the meeting with 28 in attendance.
 
In addition to our club members we welcomed:
(Pictured) L-R Andrea Markey, District 9640 DG Lisa Hunt, Professor Pankjai Sah, P Angela Murphy
 
SPEAKERS:
Nigel Harris AM (on guiding philanthropy & fundraising leadership)
Prof Pankjai Sah, Queensland Brain Institute
 
VISITING ROTARIANS:
DG Lisa Hunt            District 9640
PDG Paul Roger        District 9620
PDG Tim Keeler AM        District 9620, Rotary Club of Brisbane Honorary Member
P Joe Thompson          South Brisbane
P John Leddy               Hamilton
David Field                  Rotary Nomads
Colin Sutcliffe             Capalaba
Gary Haora                  Logan
Lucia Forman              New Farm
John O’Byrne              New Farm           
Bruce Mills                  Logan (9620 Foundation Treasurer)
Katrina Murphy          Hamilton
Ella Matthews             Paddington Rotaract (QBI Breakthrough Project Committee Member)
Quinn Venz                 Paddington Rotaract (QBI Breakthrough Project Committee Member)
 
GUEST: Lasser
 
APOLOGIES:
 

 
 
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SPEAKER - Nigel Harris AM - QBI Breakthrough Project 
At the Rotary Club of Brisbane meeting on 14th October 2024, the presentation was delivered by Nigel Harris AM, with an update provided by Professor Pankaj Sah on the Queensland Brain Institute's (QBI) work. Professor Sah outlined the goals of the Chair of Neuroscience project, emphasising its significance in advancing research in neurological diseases, particularly dementia and Alzheimer’s, which are poised to become the leading causes of death in Australia.
 

Nigel Harris then took the floor to discuss the broader ambitions of the project and Rotary's role in raising $5 million to establish a Perpetual Chair of Neuroscience. He began by posing several fundamental questions to the audience—WHY this project is important, WHY it will matter to people, WHY people will donate, and HOW Rotary can achieve such a significant fundraising target.

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Project Tracker
An overview on the projects 
we're leading and contributing to:
 
Teacher in a Box - In many rural villages in developing countries there is no internet, and even in places where there is internet it may be unreliable, or the cost limits people’s use. Teacher in a Box has a huge positive impact where there are limited teaching resources or teachers with limited training or education themselves. We send ours to PNG.

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)***Major announcement pending***

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). 

 
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Upcoming Speakers
Feb 10, 2025 12:15 PM
Club Growth & Engagement Plan
Club Growth & Engagement Plan
 

Angela Murphy – Club President

Angela Murphy is the current President of the Rotary Club of Brisbane and a passionate advocate for community impact. With a background as a film producer, she knows how to bring people together, tell powerful stories, and make things happen. As President, she’s focused on growing the club, keeping members engaged, and making sure Rotary’s work gets the attention it deserves.

Winnie Chen – Marketing & HR Specialist

Winnie Chen is one of our newer members, but she’s already making a big impact! With expertise in human resources, business, and marketing, she brings fresh energy and ideas to the club. Winnie is passionate about helping people connect, grow, and feel valued, which makes her a natural fit for Rotary. She’s excited to help shape the club’s future and create an environment where new and existing members thrive.

Together, Angela and Winnie are leading the charge to make Rotary more vibrant, engaging, and impactful for everyone involved!

Feb 17, 2025 12:15 PM
Salvation Army Youth Development Program
Mar 17, 2025 12:15 PM
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty – Education, Empowerment, and the REACH Model
View entire list
Upcoming Meetings & Events
(TBC QBI Breakthrough Committee Meeting)
Friday's Riverside
Feb 10, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
 
Mon 10 Feb - Club Lunch Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Feb 10, 2025
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Mon 10 Feb, 2pm - RCoB Board Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Feb 10, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
🛠️ Sat 15 Feb - RARE Volunteer Day
Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment - Northern Region
Feb 15, 2025 8:00 AM
 
Mon 17 Feb - RCoB Club Lunch Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Feb 17, 2025
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Mon 24 Feb - RCoB Club Lunch Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Feb 24, 2025
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Mon 24 Feb - RCoB Board Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Feb 24, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Mon 3 March - RCoB Club EVENING Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Mar 03, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
New Farm Community Dinner
Stratton Bar and Kitchen
Mar 05, 2025
 
QBI Breakthrough Committee Meeting
Friday's Riverside
Mar 10, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
 
View entire list
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!

 

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

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