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.
Photo: Bruce McNaught, NEW MEMBER Monika Christopher, APPLIED FOR MEMBERSHIP Kerstin B, Angela Murphy and visitor Rita A
Hello lovelies
Last weekās social meeting was an absolute vibe! Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a fun, relaxed, and connected evening. It was a sure sign of the positive momentum weāre building togetherāmore of that energy, please!
And how incredible it is to see Past President Dan Adler stepping up as President Electānow that is dedication! Every incoming president brings fresh energy and perspective, which breathes new life into our shared mission. That enthusiasm complements beautifully the steady, behind-the-scenes work of those who quietly keep the wheels turning week in, week out.(you know who you are and I see you). Itās this blend of vision and consistency that makes our club strong, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next.
This coming Monday, 14 April, weāre doing things a little differently. Instead of our regular speaker format, weāll be holding a Working Committee Lunch. The room will be set with smaller tables to encourage group collaboration. Each group will focus on different club priorities, giving everyone a chance to contribute, plan, and make progress. CLICK HERE TO RSVP.
Committee Chairs, please come preparedābring any materials youāll need and make sure your members are across the latest developments before the day. All members are encouraged to visit ClubRunner > Organisation > Committees ahead of the meeting to check current listings and background info. You can also use that space to email your committee directly.
Donāt forget to bring your laptopsāthis will be a hands-on working session!
Photo: Maria Efthymiopolous, HE'S BACK - returning member Matt Christopher, Miles Murphy
In other updates:
If you have not already please sign up to volunteer at the tree planting day on Sunday 13 Aprilāitās a great cause and a perfect example of service in action. Iāll see you there (even though Iāll miss the Monday meeting). Volunteering definitely counts as Rotary!
There will be no meeting on Easter Monday (21 April)
ANZAC Day (Friday 25 April) is fast approaching. Bruce McNaught and I will be laying wreaths at the early and very early services. If youād like to join either of us in honouring this important day, please get in touchāweād be happy to have you with us.
Weāre trialling all evening meetings from Monday 12 May (the first Monday in May is a public holiday so no meeting). And we will also be in a new venue. Keep sharing feedback as we explore what works best for our clubās future. This will be a 45 minute meeting, also available via Zoom, and those who wish to can stick around for a meal in the venue straight afterwards - short and sweet!
Lastly, to those of you who havenāt been able to attend meetings, gatherings and events recentlyāyou are missed. We understand that life brings all sorts of challenges and commitments, but youāre always a valued part of our Rotary family.
Angela Murphy President 2024ā25 Rotary Club of Brisbane
Could you remind your Club team to wear their Club shirts, name badges and Rotary hats/caps (if they have them)? Water bottles would obviously be good as well.
I am hoping that we will be able to get a group photo of all Rotarians attending as well as another with all our friends of Rotary.
See you on Sunday morning.
Regards
David Kearney
Kenmore Rotary Club
District Tree Planting Coordinator
April is Rotary Environment Month ā So Letās Get Planting! CLICK HERE to VOLUNTEER When: 9:00 AM ā 11:00 AM, Sunday 13 April 2025 Where: Whites Hill Reserve
April is Rotary Environment Month, and thereās no better way to honour it than by getting hands-on in our own community. Rotary isnāt just about great meetings and good conversation over lunchāwe also roll up our sleeves and get things done. This yearās D9620 Tree Planting Challenge is the perfect way to do something practical, outdoors, and meaningful with fellow club members and Rotarians from across Brisbane.
As always, everyone is welcome and we warmly invite past members to join us for this special milestone too. Your service and fellowship have shaped our storyāand weād love to celebrate with you.
As it happens, the fourth Monday of the month is New Member Induction Dayāa time to welcome our newest Rotarians and recognise their commitment to service. Family, friends, and colleagues are all welcome to come along and share this occasion - and what better way to do that than on our birthday.
From Andrew Gillespie & Sue Mulraney District Governors Rotary International Districts 9560 & 9620
Help Rotary support flood victims in western Queensland
Following record-breaking rainfall, western Queensland is being inundated by the worst floods to hit the region in fifty years. Hundreds of residents have been forced to evacuate, thousands of homes are at risk and farmers are losing substantial amounts of stock, significantly impacting their families and livelihoods.
Soon be offering Zoom access to our meetings. Weāve been loaned some new smart tech on trial, including multiple microphones and a good quality camera, to help make the experience smoother for everyone.
Keep an eye on the calendar on our website, where the Zoom link will be added soon. If you canāt make it in person, youāll still be able to participate and stay connected.
A message from Rotary Club of Gympie - do we have a Rotary Club of Brisbane member who'd like to take up this opportunity and lead a team? (tap the link bottom right to access the info ...)
Do you have something you'd like to see in the Bulletin or up on our club website (Keith - you know you do!)? Club Members are invited share information by uploading their stories directly into ClubRunner for publication.
Learn how to create your own stories as these become the assets that feed into our website and bulletin.
Log into ClubRunner and give it a go!
And another thing, this Bulletin is created with the assistance of ChatGPT.
Far from the vaccination front lines, the fight to end the disease begins in everyday spaces, from a neighborhood pub to a commuter train to a tulip field. At the center of it all, no surprise, are enterprising Rotary members just like you
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Club Information
Service Above Self
Mondays at 6:00 PM
The Normanby Hotel
1 Musgrave Road
Red Hill
Brisbane, QLD 4059 Australia
We meet for an hour at The Normanby Hotel.
Most meetings are also available live via Zoom.
Free parking at 18 Kelvin Grove Rd. Feel free to join us for a meal after the meeting.
No meeting on public holidays - check website for details.
Soon be offering Zoom access to our meetings. Weāve been loaned some new smart tech on trial, including multiple microphones and a good quality camera, to help make the experience smoother for everyone.
