{"id":2247,"date":"2024-02-23T17:18:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T07:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/?page_id=2247"},"modified":"2024-02-23T17:18:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T07:18:17","slug":"jan-feb-24","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/?page_id=2247","title":{"rendered":"JAN\/FEB &#8217;24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Banner-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Banner-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Banner-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Banner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Banner-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Banner-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Banner.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption>Buderim Australia Day Picnic in The Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is hard to believe that, as I write, Australia Day was almost four weeks ago.&nbsp; The organization begins in August and sees our Committee Members transform from being calm and rational with a pleasant sense of anticipation, to slightly manic and frazzled, with one thought on their minds: \u201cPlease don\u2019t rain, please don\u2019t rain!\u201d&nbsp; Although horribly humid, there was only the slightest sprinkle, and it certainly didn\u2019t detract from yet another wonderful \u2018Buderim Australia Day Picnic in The Park\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5d0bc79307acc6c6537f82d5ce1dd5ca-Copy-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5d0bc79307acc6c6537f82d5ce1dd5ca-Copy-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5d0bc79307acc6c6537f82d5ce1dd5ca-Copy-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5d0bc79307acc6c6537f82d5ce1dd5ca-Copy-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5d0bc79307acc6c6537f82d5ce1dd5ca-Copy-1536x860.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5d0bc79307acc6c6537f82d5ce1dd5ca-Copy-1200x671.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5d0bc79307acc6c6537f82d5ce1dd5ca-Copy.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was inspiring to see so many coming together in celebration of our great country, and simply enjoying the entertainment, displays, food, BWMCA Bar and Bendigo Bank Fireworks.&nbsp; Buderim Rotary would like to offer a huge \u2018Thankyou\u2019 to all who participated in making this event even bigger than last year\u2019s inaugural Picnic in The Park, particularly our Sponsors Bendigo Community Bank, Brent Mickelberg, Sunshine Coast Council Grants Program, and the National Australia Day Council without all of whom this event could not happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bendigo-Bank-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bendigo-Bank-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bendigo-Bank-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bendigo-Bank-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bendigo-Bank-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bendigo-Bank-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bendigo-Bank.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Supporter, 104.9FM, was not only vital in spreading the word, but their live coverage from the event added to the entertainment.&nbsp; The Station\u2019s community focus is invaluable for local organizations and very much appreciated.&nbsp; To our participating community groups, thankyou for braving the heat and demonstrating how the community spirit of Buderim is thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/104.9fm-1024x817.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/104.9fm-1024x817.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/104.9fm-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/104.9fm-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/104.9fm-1536x1225.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/104.9fm-1200x957.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/104.9fm.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The stage activities are the main focus of the event, and we are very much indebted to our Stage Manager, John Murdoch, for his professionalism and hard work.&nbsp; John works with the organizing committee throughout the process and his experience is invaluable.&nbsp; Once again, our MC, Craig Allingham, did a great job keeping the audience informed and entertained with his usual aplomb and wit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M719-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M719-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M719-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M719-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M719-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M719-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M719.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our event Photographer, Ellen from \u2018Images by Ellen\u2019, did a great job capturing the spirit of the celebration.&nbsp; She has made all the photos readily available for downloading from a link on our website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rotaryclubofbuderim.com\">www.rotaryclubofbuderim.com<\/a>, so have a look \u2013 you might feature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/f875b57d88e7921b3b46dc5c60231f47-1024x897.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/f875b57d88e7921b3b46dc5c60231f47-1024x897.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/f875b57d88e7921b3b46dc5c60231f47-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/f875b57d88e7921b3b46dc5c60231f47-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/f875b57d88e7921b3b46dc5c60231f47-1536x1345.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/f875b57d88e7921b3b46dc5c60231f47-1200x1051.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rotaryclubofbuderim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/f875b57d88e7921b3b46dc5c60231f47.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Barely have our Members inhaled after the audible sigh of relief at another successful event, when the preparations begin for our 30th anniversary celebrations.&nbsp; On 7<sup>th<\/sup> March, 1994 Rotary International chartered The Rotary Club of Buderim with 27 members.&nbsp; The Charter was presented to the Club\u2019s Charter President, Patrick White, at a dinner at the Big Pineapple on 23<sup>rd<\/sup> April, 1994 by the then District Governor Doug Biggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this time our Club\u2019s members have channelled their commitment to \u2018service above self\u2019 through five avenues of service: community service, youth service, club service, vocational service and international service. &nbsp;Here\u2019s to the next 30 years!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is hard to believe that, as I write, Australia Day was almost four weeks ago.&nbsp; The organization begins in August and sees our Committee Members transform from being calm and rational with a pleasant sense of anticipation, to slightly manic and frazzled, with one thought on their minds: \u201cPlease don\u2019t rain, please don\u2019t rain!\u201d&nbsp; 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