Bunnings, Kombi's, Talk Show and conspiracy theories (Sep 27, 2021)

Surf Show and Shine 2021 is over for another year

2021 Surf Show and Shine over for another year

So many good stories about this years Surf Show and Shine. A big thank you to our wonderful Kombis who took part in the Kombi Parade on Saturday night, where for an hour the Kombis paraded around Alex, Mooloolaba, Kawana, Maroochydore and Cotton Tree.

A special bonus was that this year the Sunset markets were on at Mooloolaba and the folks at the market were treated to an amazing display of Kombis past the markets. Here's Dean and Cricks Volkswagen van leading the parade through the Mooloolaba sunset markets..

Then on early Sunday the folks at East Coast Traffic services had the car park all ready to receive and show off the Kombis. Here's a little pug getting into the spirit of Surf Show and Shine

This was our 6th show the club has put on and in that time had a load of fun, and brought some smiles to the community and our amazing beneficieries who do so much for the Sunshine folks who are "doing it tough" all year round. We were delighted to see Bill and Melissa Close from Care Outreach who have been with the Show since the start. Here's a walk around video on the morning set up on Facebook for you..

We had some amazing trophies (courtesy of Shannon) for our People's choice and Kombi of the Year. Deano from Cricks and Ashley from the Alex SLSC did the honours..

Music was provided by Nana's Pie Band and Artis displays by Owen Cavanagh, Terry Cooper, Amanda Davidson, Deb Baker, Julie Chizzoni, Naomi Pettenuzzo, Owen Cavanagh, Suzanne Riley...some fantastic displays, as also from Ross Wilson Surfboards who has signed up to be a regular at future Surf Show and Shine events.

Big thanks to everyone who have helped out with the raffle prizes, musicians, artists, and event etc. etc. and a special BIG THANKYOU to East Coast Traffic who were amazing..BIG shout out to Ian aka "Smurfy" and his team who were there at the start and last to leave.

Bunnings BBQ on 10th October

They're Back - Bunnings BBQ

After a long break we're back at Bunnings. A few things are a bit different. (Onions on teh bottom - really??) and gloves and sanitisers etc. But we're all trained and inducted so see you next Sunday at Bunnings Maroochydore.

Here's a bunnings BBQ from the club's vault. Do you know these people??

Extra points if you can identify our exchange student and the Country she came from.

Peter Deane - who knew?

Member Profile

It was set up a bit like the Michael Parkinson set (for those old enough to remember) and on Friday we had a very interesting member profile from 3rd generation Australian and new member (to Alex) and long standing Rotarian via Australia and New Zealand Peter Deane. Peter is a resident of Peregian and strongly focused on helping his community through the Salvation Army and Rotary after a strong career in the Antipodes.

We're very fortunate to have Peter as a member as a certain scribe found out on Friday, Rotary is one of the few organisations that the SA endorses its members to join, as we are non religious and non political, and Peter remarked on the similarity of organisations mottos on serving the community and improving self.

Mike needs a clip board to do a "Ray Martin" r Michael Parkinson"

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With Alex Rotary taking top billing in the District Newsletter...who - hoo

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Club awarded best small charity or group award

Last night Val, Michelle, Joy and myself attended the Sunshine Coast Community Awards.
We were very excited and somewhat surprised to win the Best Small Charity or Group Award, so congratulations everyone this is down to you.

SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY AWARDS are aimed to recognise, encourage, acknowledge, and pay tribute to individuals, organisations, volunteers, charities, businesses, and groups who are making significant contributions to our Sunshine Coast Community. Building a bigger sense of community and achievement in our region with networking, rewarding and events will be an amazing achievement.

The inaugural event was held on August 21st at The Shed in the Banana Bender in Aussie World. The event organiser was Danielle Trask who has formed her own charity “Katwalk for Kids”. This is an annual children’s event on the Sunshine Coast to raise funds for children with Autism and other disabilities.

MC’s for he night were Todd and Sami from 92.7 Mix FM, guests included Mark Forbes, Rick Baberowski (Deputy Mayor), Jarrod Bleijie and Lisa Kerry Curry.

The evening began with a troupe of dancers from the Sunshine Coast entertaining us. A three course meal was served and an impersonator took on various personas including Elvis, Tom Jones and Austin Powell throughout the evening.

The Rotary club of Alexandra Headland received the award for the “Best small charity or group of the year 2021” and was accepted by President Wendy accompanied on stage by Michelle, Joy and Val.

A presentation box with fine wine and chocolates accompanied our trophy.

A short video on Casey’s Garden was shown which featured members of our club in action with The Board Room. Mark Skinner won an award for Volunteer of the year and Lifetime Volunteer so it was nicely connected to our club.

Don't forget TAFE lunch - and no meeting on Friday

No meeting this Friday - at Maroochydore TAFE Lunch instead

Dont forget that on Thursday 14th October we meet at the TAFE Queensland Coastal Cookery Trade Centre for a delicious lunch, in lieu of club meeting on Friday.

See you there..

Venue:

"Coast"

Trade Training Centre,

Maroochydore High School

(Behind Hall)

Time:

12.00 - 2.00pm

Cost:

$22.00

Bar facilities available, but can BYO Wine only.

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This week we've moved on from communication to why modern communication ferments conspiracy theories. (except rotary emails of course)...

Was Princess Diana the victim of drunk driving or a plot by the British royal family? Did Neil Armstrong really walk on the moon or just across a film set in Nevada? And who killed President John F. Kennedy – the Russians, the Cubans, the CIA, the mafia… aliens? Almost every big event has a conspiracy theory attached to it. The truth, they say, is out there – but where exactly? Perhaps psychology can help us find at least some of the answers.

Whether you are a dyed-in-the-wool conspiracy theorist, a confirmed anti-theorist, or somewhere in between, one thing’s for sure: conspiracy theories pervade modern culture. Thousands of films, talk shows and radio phone-ins are built around them. US lecture tours from prominent theorists such as radio host Alex Jones can draw audiences of tens of thousands, while books raking over the evidence sell millions of copies worldwide. The internet documentary Loose Change, which claims that a CIA plot lay behind the 9/11 attacks in New York and Washington, is approaching its 10-millionth download.

Belief in conspiracy theories certainly seems to be on the rise, and what little research has been done investigating this question confirms this is so for perhaps the most famous example of all – the claim that a conspiracy lay behind the assassination of JFK in 1963. A survey in 1968 found that about two-thirds of Americans believed the conspiracy theory, while by 1990 that proportion had risen to nine-tenths.

One factor fuelling the general growth of conspiracy beliefs is likely to be that the internet allows new theories to be quickly created and you can do an amazing amount of research into complete nonsense on the internet to prove anything you like. Including the the earth is flat.

and remember, "Just because you are paranoid, doesn't mean that they are NOT out to get you."

Take care out there.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19526121-300-the-lure-of-the-conspiracy-theory/#ixzz77cmJRMVj

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