Astronomer Owen Benedick from Wappa Falls Observatory
In our quest for more information about the James Webb Telescope, our club was lucky enough to have Astronomer Qwen Benedick from Wappa Falls Observatory conduct a presentation at our meeting on Friday. We are very grateful to Owen, as with only one day’s notice, he braved the stormy conditions & presented us with a fascinating insight into, not only the James Webb telescope, but how it compares to previous telescopes.
The attention of the audience and the questions asked, gave testament to how interesting we found the talk. I’m sure many members will be heading to Yandina next clear night to take advantage of the myriad of telescopes at the observatory, & more of Owen’s fascinating facts & figures.
IMP Graham & President Lynne lending a helping hand at RYDA in Nambour
The Rotary Club of Buderim has supported youth driver training on the Sunshine Coast for many years. The RYDA workshop focusses on teenagers about to get their license, and highlights driving skills & the dangers of various scenarios with workshops & practical demonstrations.
The club is proud to be a part of this program which falls under the banner of Youth focus.
After the hard work of the Book & Puzzle Sale, the Buderim Rotary ladies were looking forward to their monthly dining out.
This month we enjoyed a wonderful night at Thai Frenzy Buderim. The food was great, the wine good, & judging by the laughter, a great night was had by all.
One of the very important benefits of Rotary membership is the friendships formed. Like-minded people who share the desire to make a difference in their community & the world. It’s a walk-up start for very enjoyable companionship & lots of great times.
President Lynne Phillips presents Mark Ellis from MNC with a donation for their emergency accommodation program.
We were honored to have Mark Ellis from Maroochydore Neighborhood Centre as our guest speaker at this week’s meeting. We ‘re all aware of the increasing severity of the homeless situation, however, Mark’s harrowing stories and statistics were shocking.
We were proud to be able to present Mark with the proceeds from our recent Book & Puzzle Sale. These funds will go towards the centre’s emergency accommodation program, which, in conjunction with the Maroochy Sleepbus, enables those suffering homelessness to access clean, warm, safe sleep. Mark emphasized that lack of sleep is one of the biggest contributing factors to the mental health of the homeless.
Rotary Members (L – R) Rick Beasley, Lynne Phillips and David Johnston having a good time serving Bunnings customers on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Rotary Members (L – R) Ray Crockett, Rick Beasley, Lynne Phillips and David Johnston having a good time serving Bunnings customers on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Today’s meeting was one with a difference as we headed off to The Sunshine Brewery to get an insight into the art of making delicious craft beers. Why is it not surprising that we had a very good turn-out for the day? Even the die-hard red wine connoisseurs were tempted by the array of local beverages.
Thankyou to The Waterfront Hotel, where we headed after our educational tour, for catering to us at short notice. Good food, good company and a wonderful afternoon was had by all.
2020/21 Incoming Executive Rotary Club of Buderim. Absent: Joan Jackson & Keith Solomon
Rotary Handover events are always auspicious occasions where clubs reflect on the year past and welcome in the new year, and the new Executive, with renewed enthusiasm and vigor. On Thursday evening, The Rotary Club of Buderim did just that.
Members and guests gathered at the Mercure Hotel Kawana for a delicious meal and the usual highly enjoyable fellowship. Although the occasion is treated with the respect and formality it deserves, there was certainly no shortage of the light-hearted camaraderie the Rotary Club of Buderim is known for.
Paul Tanner is presented with the Les Day award for Rotarian of The Year by Mina Day, wife of the late Rotarian Les Day.
Out-going President Lynne Phillips highlighted the achievements of a year which presented unprecedented challenges, many of which will be ongoing for quite some time. She proudly presented the ‘Paul Harris Fellow’ award to David Johnston for his ongoing dedication and hard work. Paul Tanner was awarded with the ‘Les Day Award’ for Rotarian of The Year. Both David and Paul are dedicated Rotarians whose contributions to the Buderim club and Rotary in general, are worthy of the accolades.
Incoming President Ros Cheales speaks of the year ahead.
Incoming President Ros Cheales spoke with enthusiasm of rising to the challenge, adapting to the changes, and moving forward as an effective club making a difference in our community and globally.
Michael Carrigan from The Rotary Club of Buderim presenting hand sanitizer to Niamh Conway of The Maroochydore Neighborhood Centre.
The Rotary Club of Buderim in conjunction with Rotary International District 9600 recently sourced and distributed a quantity of hand sanitizer. The bottles have been provided to a number of organizations whose primary function is to cater for those members of society in need of assistance due to poverty, homelessness, etc.
While most of us were bemoaning the lack of hand sanitizer on supermarket shelves, many in our community could not afford to purchase it if it was available. Thanks to District 9600 our club was able to obtain bottles which were gratefully received by local organizations.
Earlyact is a school-wide service club for primary school students, overseen by Years 5/6, and sponsored by a local Rotary Club. The purpose of Earlyact programs is to engage students in character building activities, to prepare them for leadership roles and to identify and carry out meaningful projects which benefit their school, local and international communities.On Tuesday the Rotary Club of Buderim was privileged to see the program in action at Murgon State School. A great bunch of kids developing leadership & entrepreneurial skills while showing compassion for those less fortunate. The students worked hard to raise a considerable sum of money to contribute towards the Rotary Lifestraws project. Buderim Rotary Club members were able to demonstrate how the filtration system works, and how much of a difference it makes in many communities.
A huge “THANKYOU” to Murgon State School Earlyact club and the school community.
