Bulletin 26 August 2024
Membership & New Club 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.
August - Membership & New Club Month

Impact starts with our members — people like you who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

At club meetings in communities across the globe, our people of action come together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors and their commitment to improving lives.

Who can join?

We’re looking for people who want to give back to their communities.

Rotary clubs also welcome Rotaractors, Rotary Peace Fellows, and other members of the family of Rotary who qualify for membership.

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🫶 2024 District Governor Club Visit
News this Week
Mon 26 Aug Club Meeting: Welcome & Guests
On Monday 26 August 2024, Club President Angela Murphy opened the meeting with 20 in attendance and our VP & newly minted Secretary Bruce McNaught chaired the meeting.
 
We welcomed:
NEW MEMBER: Melanie Liu 🥳🥰⭐️
 
(Pictured) VISITING ROTARIAN: Catherine Mogambi from Rotary Club of Milimani Nairobi, Kenya (with VP Bruce McNaught)
 
SPEAKER & GUESTS:
Paul Garcia | Fundraising Manager | Knight of Abbeystowe
Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology and Abbey Medieval Festival
 
GUEST: Mike Speter
 
MEETING RESPONSIBILITIES: VP Bruce McNaught is your go-to guy while Pres. Angela Murphy is visiting her family in Portugal for the month of September.
 
APOLOGIES: Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young AX PSM, Governor of Queeland, Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD, James Delahunty, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Peter Saxby, IPP Phil Saxby, Paul Choy, Dan Adler, Celia Grenning, Andrea Markey, , Maria Efthymiopoulos, Rick Tamaschke (back in November).
 
NEXT MEETING Mon 2 Sept - Thelma: Brisbane & Paddington Rotary Film Screening - World Polio Day Fundraiser
 
Monday 2 September - 6:00 pm (this replaces our lunch time meeting)
 

Join us for a fun evening on Monday, 2th September, at the luxurious Gold Room of Red Hill Cinemas, in support of World Polio Day. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Brisbane and Rotary Club of Paddington this special fundraiser features a screening of the critically acclaimed film Thelma

Experience the magic of cinema in Red Hill's premium Gold Room, where you can enjoy full food and beverage service delivered right to your ultra-comfortable, reclining armchair. Indulge in a delightful range of food, drinks, and desserts while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to relax in style and make a difference!

In recent years, the Polio Movie Event has been incredibly successful in attracting audiences to screenings to raise funds for Rotary’s number one priority, Ending Polio.

 
 
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Guest Speaker:  Paul Garcia - Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology and Abbey Medieval Festiva
Paul Garcia captivated members of the Rotary Club of Brisbane with a fascinating and fun presentation on the Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology. The museum, located in Caboolture, offers a unique journey through 500,000 years of human history, from prehistoric times to the Industrial Revolution. It features an extensive collection of artefacts, educational programs, and popular events like the Abbey Medieval Festival. Garcia highlighted the museum's dedication to cultural preservation and community engagement, showcasing its role as a vibrant educational and historical resource.
Thank you to our friend and regular visitor, Mike Speter for this most wonderful hook up.
 
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26 Aug Board Meeting summary
A few highlights from our recent board meeting:

All motions were agreed to:

  1. Membership Approvals:

    • Approved the membership application from Melanie Liu and Henry Pawako and directed the secretary to proceed with the right of approach.
  2. Casual Vacancy:

    • Appointed Bruce McNaught as secretary for 2024-25 to fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of Peter Saxby from the board.
  3. Teacher in a Box Contribution:

    • Proposal to fund one or two Teacher in a Box units at $350 each. Noted that Dickson Ken is purchasing one unit to take to PNG in mid-September, and it would be impactful for the club to match this contribution.
  4. Donation to Russell Island State School:

    • Approved a donation of $275 to Russell Island State School to cover bus costs for underprivileged students to attend Tennis Queensland’s “Schools Future Fit” Program at the Pat Rafter Arena on 10th September.
  5. Support for Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative:

    • Approved a remittance of $300 to the Rotary Club of Beenleigh to assist with the purchase of Zone Domestic Violence initiative T-Shirts for PNG Clubs.
RAWCS Northern Region RARE Update
ETHIOPIA
One container was partially unpacked with three anaesthetic machines removed to make space for a Philips Duo Diagnost Scanner, which was recently dismantled in Armadale. This large item included a 700kg bed and 5 metre rails.
Both Ethiopia containers are now completed and ready to ship.
 
NONDUGL
The educational container including 880 cartons of primary school books, 121 school desks and 123 school chairs mostly delivered by Bren Milson and other Rotarians from Burleigh Heads was finalised with some medical supplies of gowns, drapes and linen, as one of the packers came from Nondugl.
He assured us that the local hospital was adjacent to the school and his mother being the school principal would be delighted to pass a few extra medical goods onto the neighbouring hospital.
 
MENDI
Dickson Ken and his friends finalised the Mendi container which includes 103 computers, 60 cartons of school sporting uniforms or equipment, 61 double school desks, 206 school chairs, 14 filing cabinets, 728 cartons of books etc.
 
Both the Mendi and Nondugl containers will be shipped to Lae this week, with an expected delivery with a fortnight. 
Swires have offered both containers as free of ocean shipping costs, under a new MoU with RAWCS.
 
THE SHED
Some 18 pallets of medical goods received since moving into Alexandra Hills have been sorted and repacked in the last fortnight, ready for shipping. This  leaves some space for an expected delivery of 11 pallets of books and 14 pallets of medical equipment.
Some 40 hospital beds will also be received in the coming weeks.
Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry  - invitation 
 
Monday 16 September 2024 

Boulevard Room, Level 3, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre,
South Bank, Meanjin (Brisbane), Queensland, 4101.  
Entrance via Grey Street (across from ABC South Bank).     
      
9.30am arrival for 9.45am Smoking Ceremony 
           
Formal proceedings are from 10am to 12 noon 
 
RSVP by Friday 6 September 2024
 
RSVP
 
The Ceremonial Hearing is open to all members of the public. However, RSVPs are strongly encouraged for in-person attendance to ensure there is sufficient seating.

If you would like to attend the Ceremonial Hearing proceedings, or would like to watch it live online, please register your attendance before Friday 6 September 2024.

 If you register to watch the live stream, a link will be sent to you before the event. 
About a Ceremonial Hearing
 
A Ceremonial Hearing is the symbolic opening of the Inquiry and will include: 
Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances
Opening Prayer
Opening remarks from Inquiry Chair Mr Joshua Creamer
Addresses from Counsel assisting the Inquiry. 
There will be a dedicated Elders Lounge, to allow a space for Elders to seek another space to watch the Ceremonial Hearing if needed.

Truth-telling Hearing

The Ceremonial Hearing will be followed by a 3-day Truth-telling Hearing on 18-20 September 2024, also at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Meanjin (Brisbane). This hearing will be open to the public and broadcast via live stream online.
You can learn more here. 
 
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Youth of Tomorrow - Russell Island State School

Rotary Club of Brisbane Supports Russell Island State School in Attending ‘Schools Future Fit Programme’

The Rotary Club of Brisbane is proud to support Russell Island State School by making a donation to cover transportation costs, allowing students to attend the ‘Schools Future Fit Programme’ at Pat Rafter Arena on September 10th. This initiative, organised in conjunction with Tennis Queensland, focuses on developing skills and fostering a sense of accomplishment among disadvantaged youth.

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Spot the Member: IPP Phil Saxby
😍🌸🍷
Near enough a Spring Day.
Sometimes - very seldom - Vic can really turn it on.
Cherry Blossoms in King Valley;
Leather lounge and carpet in Everton Bus Stop;
Daffodils and Iris everywhere, including under roadside signs;
27C and it’s still winter🤣
Oh. 
And the Italian varietal reds aren’t too shabby either.
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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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
 
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