Notes from the Lectern

Chairperson Geraldine introduced a few visitors to the club on Wed night – Rita Jacob, partner Debbie N, and 2 prospective new members Paul S and Gabriel A. 

President Les spoke about many issues – much is mentioned in his weekly column above.  Other items included having final Xmas Party attendance numbers to the League’s Club by Thursday 23^rd Nov. 

Community Service Director John G requested support for the BBQ being held on Jan 26^th and also promoted the Walk for Domestic Violence being held on 1 December in the Brisbane CBD. 

International Director Dianne C advised:

1.     Collection of Panadol, bandages and other pain relief and Over The Counter medications for the Solomons continues – any materials should be dropped off to Di by Friday 1/12/23.

2.     Rotaract require books, sewing machines for Honiara (refer to the “request list” published later in the newsletter).

3.     The last Days for Girls gathering for the year will be Thursday 30/11/23, with a Christmas celebration to be subsidised by Rotary and the Brisbane City Council.  A sensational effort to produce 700 kits this year!

4.     Roy B advised that two schools have been indicated that they have excess equipment and next week he requires help to move desks, chairs etc.  Contact Roy directly for details.

Xmas Cakes and Puddings order of 6 cartons of products has been placed and based on original orders we had some spare products (as mentioned above).  Please let Tracey know if you’d like any of the additional items (2 cakes in square boxes ($18), 1 Plum Pudding ($20) and 1 box of 4 individual serve baked puddings ($10)).  Thank you to those who ordered extras already – as we can only order whole cartons from the supplier, and we didn’t have quite enough orders.  Money will be sought from members once the products arrive. 

Club AGM being held on Wed 13^th Dec, and that the period for nominations for Board roles has closed.  Nominations can be taken from the floor on the night.   

Santa Installation Mick M  advised that Santa installations are scheduled for Saturday 25th Nov (weather dependant) - team leaders must read Safe Work Practices document and are to contact their installation team members to confirm dates and times.  Dismounting is scheduled to take place on Saturday 13^th January (after we return to Rotary on Jan 10^th!).  Several new places have taken up the smaller corflutes in shop windows, such as Thai-D-Thai (as seen in the pic).

This event is set for Friday 1^st December we have 7 participants including representatives from all three levels of Government: Local Councillor Sara Whitmee, State Member for Lytton Joan Pease and Federal Member for Bonnor Ross Vasta; Local legend Tom Oliver, the creator of the Wynnum Fringe and PHF recipient; local property developer and owner of the Waterloo Bay Hotel Justin Ham; Raine and Horne have proposed Byron F for an hour of exercise; and our Club Secretary Jo S has volunteered to represent the club in the inaugural event.

The event has received sponsorship from Spinal Life Australia who will provide T shirts, backpacks, notebooks & pens for the participants.  All in attendance will be wearing the 70^th anniversary caps on the day.

All participants will be accompanied and assisted by the following club members: Andrew H, Bernie N, Geraldine S, Jane B, Sarah B, Tia C and Sarah’s friend Erin McK who have volunteered to be a support person for this event. Rod F has volunteered to be the official photographer on the day.

The challenge starts at 11.00 from the Waterloo Bay Hotel and will see participants negotiate a course including the completion of certain tasks around Wynnum CBD, returning to the Waterloo Bay Hotel for lunch, where participants will advise of their findings and challenges.

Any member who would like to attend the lunch is welcome. The hotel is organising a set alternate meal of Barramundi and Chicken Schnitzels for $28.00 per head. Those wishing to attend should contact Bill by no later than Wednesday 22 November.

Venue: Wynnum Leagues Club       Date: Saturday 2^nd December.

Time: 6pm for 6:30pm                      Price: $35 per person (Kids 4-12 $25)  to be PAID PRIOR to the night 

Preferred payment method EFT transfer to the club’s Bendigo Bank account (Reference – Surname and Xmas).

Food: 2 course meal – drinks at bar prices.       Dress festively if you like – whatever takes you fancy!! 

We will again hold the traditional “Harold’s Mega Raffle” with tickets remaining at 3 for $5 being purchased at the door.  Please remember to only bring wrapped prizes for the raffle that you would be happy to take home with you (1 or 2 to add to the collection)!  Re-gifting is OK to a point!  Gifts to maximum of $20.

This year we also want to support Mangrove Housing with some kids Xmas presents to help those families doing it tough this year.  If you wish to contribute to this initiative, please bring an UNWRAPPED childrens’ gift for kids aged 5-12 to whatever value you feel.

If you will not be coming to the Xmas Party and you want to contribute a children’s gift, please get your gift to Rod F before Dec 2 and we can add it to the collection.  Otherwise, we will have a separate table on the night for the kids’ gifts on the night!

President Les has received info about the Zonta Club annual Paint the Bayside Orange breakfast that we have traditionally had a table of attendees attend.  The breakfast is in aid of Domestic Violence, and links very nicely with our Family Fun Day.  Anyone interested in joining Les at 6:45am on Fri 8^th Dec at the Leagues Club for $25, please let Les know ASAP.