Alex Rotarians receive Loo Paper in exchange for Bunnings volunteer hoursBy now all past volunteer members and friends for Bunnings BBQ will have received their allocation of loo paper from the Surf Show and Shine surplus quantity. Every volunteer received a "six pack" for every shift that they volunteered for in the past. We were able to do this because your club bought loo paper for the mobile toilets in anticipation for the 4,000 visitors to Surf Show and Shine. Even more good news, we still have a large quantity available ! So if you find yourself in need, just write to the secretary volunteering to do "X" number of shifts (sic) at Bunnings and we'll get the essentials to you. Be sure to mark your request "Bunnings Scheme" or BS. Surprise Award for Club SecretaryThis is the look that you have when your club members arrange to surprise you with. Paul Harris fellowship. Modesty forbids this scribe for adding more to the words for everyone, other than a sincere thank you, and I'm very honoured. Also a big thank you to Prue, Linda, Gary, Denys, Bob and Duncan for attending the surprise award, it was great to see them and was much appreciated by everyone. Anyone Seen the Club Sound System?The club container has been searched from high to low, and there is no sign of the club's sound system....does anyone know where it is? Club helps out at Women in Surf We were delighted to help the women at the Alex SLSC with their recent celebrations of 40 years of Women in Surf. As well as donating the club trailer John was able to put Jackie and her team in touch with a few community minded people who helped out with the promotion of the event and the swim. We understand that the fantastic promo panels made by Paul Morton at Push Productions are now going to be. on permanent display in the new clubhouse. From Fiona's newsletter...... Surf Show and Shine Postponed The Council permit for the Surf Show and Shine has been cancelled and so we have postponed the fantastic Kombi and Surfboard show until later in the year, when hopefully the current crisis is over. Big thanks to the team for all the time and effort in getting the SSS well organised which will stand us in good stead when the coast is clear for the next show. Meanwhile here is what greeted John as he arrived in Launceston.. ..and this one really messes with your mind Rotarians and their TravailsSteve thought he had dodged a bullet when he managed to get into NZ just before the government insisted all visitors self isolated for 14 days. Visions of 14 days in a motel in NZ before starting his tour were not good. However, things got even more interesting when a day later Australia insisted that all returning residents spent 14 days in self isolation on their return from overseas. What to do? Pleased to say that Steve had a short tour of the North Island before returning to Queensland where he is enjoying (?) self isolation in Beerwah. North Island was great, but Beerwah has never looked to attractive I'm told. John had a similar escape on his trip to Tasmania, where he observed cruise ship passengers deserting their cruise ships to get back to the safety of their home countries. ROMAC Quiz champs no more The club relinquished the ROMAC trivia quiz trophy, held for the past 2 years as winners of the prestigious ROMAC Trivia quiz, to give the other clubs a chance. I'm told that Caboolture were this years winners. Well done Bryan Mason for the fantastic work he does in raising funds for the medical help of islanders through this great event and cause. Apparently no one has noticed the "modifications" to the trophy. Yet. Club MeetingsNo more club meetings till further notice. We'll be in touch when they can resume. I understand from Tina at Alex SLSC that there have been a lot of event cancellations...so please stop by the club for a coffee and snack when you are in the area. Rotary International has also cancelled the International Convention. Mooloolaba Triathlon - Club helps out Despite the health scares, Colleen and the team of Rotarians and Volunteers helped out the community with the Triathlon. Thank you Ben and the fantastic grammar kids and friends. It might be last Traithalon for a while, we suspect. " Take care out there" (Hill Street Blues) |
