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The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Kenmore Inc
Chartered 30 April 1969
PO Box 94, Kenmore, QLD 4069
www.rotarykenmore.org
23 July 2024
President's Message
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July heralds the beginning of a new Rotary year and the Kenmore Rotary Club is once again poised to embark on a journey of service, fellowship, and community impact.
With an ongoing commitment to Rotary values, I hope that members are eager to build upon the successes of the previous year and explore new avenues for making a difference in Kenmore and beyond. I hope that everyone is ready to roll up their sleeves and engage in projects that address local needs and global challenges.
Reflecting on the achievements of the club over the past year, we can all take pride in our contributions to youth development and leadership initiatives and projects addressing domestic violence.  I’m looking forward to working with you all as we make plans for our fundraising events, community outreach efforts, and to increase our partnerships with other local organisations.
The new Rotary year is not just a time for planning and action, but also for celebration of the friendships and connections that define our club.  Let us reaffirm our commitment to making a positive impact through Rotary service. Together, we can continue to be the change we wish to see in our community and the world.
Here's to a successful and fulfilling new Rotary year ahead!

Yours in Rotary Service,

Dave

 

Last Meeting
Held at One Table Cafe 16 July 2024
Chair :  Claylia Ward
Reporter :  Paul McLaughlin
 
Guests :  Anne Smith, Jennifer Underhill, Ruthven Underhill,
  New member inductees Mary Kearney, David Kearney, Helen Donovan, Leanne  Kison, Brian Kison and Leanne Hardinge.
 
Members' Spots :
 
Ricky Haberfield :   The Community Pantry project conducted at Kenmore Village SC has been extended by a month.
Ross Thomas :  The Solar Buddy assembly day at Chapel Hill SS will be on 2nd August at 9 am
124 students will assemble 75 lights.
St Peter's School assembly day is 5th September with 125 lights to build. Sponsors 4069 Real Estate will be present.
Funding has been received from the Lord Mayor's Community Fund
Martin Grabert:    Martin presented President Dave with a framed certificate from the Kenmore State High School which recognises the support given by our club to the school's leadership development. Martin commented that the exposure Kenmore Rotary has at the school is significant.
Ross Thomas:   Ross reported that former member Brian Becconsall has a didgeridoo belonging to the club and asks that we consider a suitable recipient for donation. KSHS has declined on cultural grounds. The item will go to storage at our Mt Crosby shed for the time being.
 
President Dave gave a presentation sharing his thoughts and plans for the year ahead.
SEE BELOW
 
The president conducted an induction ceremony with assistance from Membership Director Ricky Haberfield. Dave inducted 6 Rotarians from the former Rotary Club of Karana Bellbowrie into membership of the Rotary Club of Kenmore.
David warming up for the meeting
New members gathering
Welcome back Jim
The thoughts of President Dave
Sartorially resplendent Madam Chairman
Another yarn from "Killer"
Andrea remembers her worst meal
Induction ceremony
New Kenmore members
Fully equipped new Kenmore Rotarians
 
President Dave’s Presentation
Looking at the Year Ahead
  1. International
  • Increase engagement with Peace Fellowship Program
  • Continue collaboration with Rotary Club of Boroko
  • Continue contribution to international projects (e.g. End Polio Now, Open Eyes Global)
  • Investigate possibility of Ukraine project
  1. Community Service
  • Women’s Crisis Centre Ipswich (WCCI)
  • Mentoring men project (e.g. Top Blokes)
  • Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony
  • Anzac Day
  • Brookfield Show
  • Giving Tree / Christmas Hampers / Community Pantry
  • BBQs (Christmas Carols / Broncos Community Day)
  • Containers collection
  • Kenmore Rotary Raffle
  • Garden Show
  • Karana-Bellbowrie projects
    • Tree planting
    • Opera in the Gardens
  1. Youth Service
  • Rotary Junior Community Awards (RJCA)
  • National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
  • RYDA (Driver Awareness at KSHS)
  • Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
  • Rotary Youth Transition Seminar (RYTS)
  • Feros grants (Medical, Nursing, Allied Health)
  • Solar Buddies educational program
  • KSHS Interact Club
  • KSHS Leadership Program
  1. Club Service
  • Eminent speakers program
  • Fellowship and social activities
    • District Conference (Toowoomba, 28-30 March 2025)
    • Suggestions to Claylia
  • Website and social media presence
 
TAKE HOME MESSAGE
We are a SERVICE club.
What are YOU going to DO?
 
 
PHOTOS OF CHANGEOVER NIGHT
Rotary News                       
                                Peace Fellow         
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Peace fellow Wonder Satiya and his wife Sifelani who arrived in Oz mid- July. She is expecting their first child in late August.
They reside in a two bedroom apartment in Stafford.
PP Jason, Paul, Mary- Anne and Ross met the eight incoming peace fellows in January’24 from eight different countries.
Wonder and Sifelani come from Zimbabwe.
In November/December’24 he has a six week placement in Kenya and another placement here in Australia before resuming his studies.
All of the peace fellows will complete their Masters in Peace and Conflict studies mid 2025 and will return to their respective countries in July next year. 
He will be speaking to our Club in February & looking forward to meeting Members. 
Ross & Sue hosted them to lunch recently.
Club Information
Meeting Information
Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
One Table
41 Brookfield Road
Kenmore, QLD 4069
Australia
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
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Next Meeting  6th August
Guest Speaker :  Deirn Geard  "Innovative Technologies to aid the Visually Impaired"
Meeting Responsibilities  6th August
Chair :                    David Kearney
Duty Officers :    Ian Kilpatrick,  Brian Kison
Fellowship :         Urvi Shah,  Andrea e Silva
Reporter :             Paul McLaughlin
Bulletin Editor
Paul McLaughlin
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