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2020 "Lift the Lid" walk for Mental Health

Lift the Lid walk for Mental Health 

Great to see so many folks come out to support the walk for Mental health, hosted by Mooloolaba Rotary. Our Alex team was at the halfway point to encourage the walkers to continue on Maroochydore Surf Club and took a few photo's of the supporters who enjoyed a beachside walk in support of a great cause. 
 
Its always a great event, and more special when you hear the stories of those who have either battled with mental illness, or have been touched by this disease.  
 
The event is a permanent fixture in the Rotary Health month, and of course all the proceeds go to Rotary Health, which is just an amazing organisation where Rotarian Health professionals give freely of their time and expertise to make a difference to so many around the region. 
 
Not many families have managed to avoid mental illness and this is one group who faithfully come along to show their support every year...
 
There was a selection of shirts, and all sorts of body shapes, a certain scribe was caught in Usain Bolt posture (really?) below, along with another supporter of the club..who I swear was running past me a minute before...but maybe Scotty was just showing off..
 
..and then the regular Prue and Chris, who have supported the walk since its start..
 
 
and then some of the youngsters took advantage of the rest stop..
 
..and some of the youngsters have a bit of filling out to do before the shirt fits....
 
 
..and Councillor Natoli is becoming a regular at Rotary events...following his help with the Alex Rotary "Surf how and Shine"
 
 
and a big thanks to Team Alex, Wendy, Carmel, Craig and Tony behind the camera ..
 
 
and a special hello to Rotarians from Buderim Rotary and the Rotary Noosa Daybreak club...Passport club were also there so thank you all
 
Rotary - Inner Wheel - Meg Visits

Inner Wheel - a vibrant club for "Rotary ladies"

When you consider that not so long ago Rotary did no allow women members you wonder about hanging on to old ideas and cultures. We were reminded of this when Meg Newman came to talk to us on Friday morning and went through the history of Inner Wheel, and its beginnings in Manchester England. 
 
Before Rotarians feel too bad about excluding the women folk for so long, I am reminded from "The ladies in surf" relationship that it wasn't so long ago when Surf Life Saving had very similar views about women membership, and the hilarious tale on the Sunshine Coast of where the women decided to have a Surf Life Saving competition, and several locals (men) decided this was sexist and applied to join in. (true)
 
Thankfully we've progressed a bit, but it still makes you wonder about what other ideas we have at the moment that will be challenged for the better in future?
 
 
 
...and its great to see our former citizen of the year and amazing bloke Dave back from his sojourns. Apparently the panel beaters were let off lightly this year with Dave managing to negotiate those tricky static obstacles outback!
Dave obviously missed his favourite microphone while he was away..and soon swung into action (photo below).
Welcome back Dave, we missed you.
 
5th Friday social

Social evening at The Hub

The last Friday in the month is a 5th Friday so we're having a social evening at The Hub with IFYS. For those who haven't seen this facility, this is a great opportunity to see what the great team at IFYS and its supporters have achieved during the pandemic for those who needed help. Its a marvellous story of what can be done quickly and efficiently and making real changes to peoples live by giving them an avenue for a roof over their head, and in more than a few cases, also finding meaningful work. 
 
Feedback on Surf Show and Shine 

Review and looking ahead on Surf Show and Shine

They say its not over till the paperwork is done, we hope to have it all done as soon as Treasurer Wendy gets through the mountain of bits and pieces involved in the show. 
 
An important part of the paperwork is reviewing and recording how it all went, and more importantly...what we can do better in future. 
 
Here's some of the feedback we've had and suggestions for next year..
 
"The art and artists were fantastic, a "must do" for next year"
 
"Good work on the gates, with health and safety and the cashless systems"
 
"Kombi info sheets were a great success- the Kombi owners loved them"
 
"Great work by SeaFM... and ALL the musicians were brilliant"
 
"The site worked well for the most part, but some missed the muso's..the long site really need a full site PA system"
 
"How are we going to manage next year - we'll never get a better site?"
 
"Kombi Parade was a huge surprise - the local Kombi's really got behind it" 
 
District Newsletter

Here's your Rotary District Newsletter

 
comedy corner

One for Tony

A turtle was crossing the road when it was mugged by two snails. The police arrived arrived saw the turtle belly up on the ground. "What happened?" they asked.
"I don't know"said the Turtle "It happened so fast"
Message from Melissa
We received this touching note from Melissa Close that we want to share with all our readers and supporters.
 
 
 
 
To our friends at the Rotary Club of Alexandra Headlands,
 
Thank you for an amazing event on Sunday… Surf, Show and Shine!  The weather certainly turned it on for us all, it was a spectacular day.
 
We acknowledge all the hard work that went into the planning and execution by your members in the months, weeks, and days leading up to and including the event.  The volunteer helpers that were in abundance and very clear to see were also a credit to everyone.
 
We would really love to recognize all the sponsors, in particular Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Cricks, the donors, exhibitors, vendors, entertainers and everyone who made the day happen.  
 
There are so many worthy causes around and we feel privileged to join with Salty Souls and The Board Room as the recipient organisations this year.
 
We would like to reconfirm that all the funds that come our way this year are going directly to our Visa/Voucher project as part of our Christmas for the Bush.  The funds will help us get pre-paid visa cards and issue our Care Outreach vouchers to the many families struggling with ongoing drought throughout western Qld.  Being able to provide visas and vouchers means that we are supporting the small struggling businesses in these communities by ensuring that the money stays local.  It really is a win-win for the community as a whole.  
 
Thank you again everyone.  We appreciate the connection that we have with you all.
 
With kind regards
 
Bill and Melissa Close

Care Outreach
2/35 Dacmar Rd, Coolum Beach
Ph 5471 7636
Whats happening with the job club?

Job Club letter of Support 

The job club project to help the homeless and out of work with job skills continues in the background, with grant applications now in train. Your club has sent a letter of support and will be looking for volunteers to help by talking to those looking for work on how to go about it. Some great work by OFYS has gathered potential employers and members of the public who have expressed. interest, and Rotary resources will help them put together a program that is effective by engaging and supporting those who may be struggling in knowing where to start on the job ladder. 

Stay tuned, and again use the volunteer tag on the website if you are able to help. 

New Garden Project 

Club puts hand up to help with next Garden Project at Maroochydore

 
At the official opening of the previous Rotary Care Garden at Landsborough, Paul Pignata ( CEO IFYS) said to Rotary that we had not just built a garden, but a safe and happy place where kids will create memories...this is what we want to do again at Maroochydore for the residents and guests at a care home.
 
Working bee's will be starting soon, so if you want to help, just let Errol know, or fill out volunteer form on the Alex Rotary website www.alexandrarotary.com (there's even a QR code) but that's just the editor showing off. 
 
 
RDU - Hippo Rollers

Charmaine in the news 

A few months back readers may remember that Charmain spoke to the club about the "Hippo Rollers "...we'll what do you know...here's another story about them from Rotary Down Under..
World Polio Day 
Mobile phones help prevent Domestic Violence
Next time you are out shopping and near the great folks at King IT, be sure to take along your old mobile phone and support these great people who are providing life lines to those in a DV situation. Well done King IT. 
 
 
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