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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

                                27 May 2025

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President's Message
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Can you believe that we are now entering the final month of the 2024-2025 Rotary year?!  It has been a busy time for the Club and I want to take a moment to reflect on the fantastic weekend we just had at the Brookfield Show.  Our club’s presence was truly felt throughout the event, thanks to a strong and dedicated team effort from everyone involved.  It was inspiring to see members come together, share responsibilities, and demonstrate Rotary’s commitment to community service and connection.
 
A special, heartfelt thank you goes out to Pat, whose outstanding coordination ensured our involvement ran smoothly from start to finish.  Pat’s dedication, attention to detail, and enthusiasm were vital to our success and he is truly an exemplar Rotarian and great human being.  I also want to recognise Jim for expertly managing the roster through Club Runner.  These contributions highlight how important teamwork and good planning are to the success of our events.
 
Looking ahead, we have another exciting opportunity coming up.  The Opera in the Garden is being held on Sunday 1 June.  This promises to be a delightful afternoon filled with beautiful music, community spirit, and fellowship.  We are still looking for a few more volunteers to assist with event setup and general support throughout the day.  Volunteering at events like this is not only rewarding but also a great way to connect with fellow Rotarians and members of our community.  If you can help, please reach out to Mary Kearney as soon as possible.  Your participation will make a big difference in creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
 
Finally, I’m very much looking forward to our next club meeting, where we will be privileged to hear from Dr Amanda  Salmon from the University of Queensland.  She will share fascinating insights on the innovative use of assistance dogs in aged care settings which is a topic that reflects Rotary’s commitment to improving lives in diverse and meaningful ways.  And given we have our very own assistance dog, Shadow, as our newest member of the Club, the presentation will be very relevant.  The positive impact therapy animals have on the wellbeing of members of our community is truly inspiring, and I encourage all members to attend and engage with this important discussion.
 
Yours in service,
 
Dave Patmore
President

Last Meeting

CLUB MEETING HELD 20th MAY 

at ONE TABLE CAFE

 

Chair : Ruthven Underhill

Reporter :   Mary Kearney

 

President’s comments: Dave thanked Hayley on behalf of the club for the great job she’s doing with club catering

  • Dave inducted our newest member Shadow, who gratefully accepted a treat and a member badge
  • Dave commented that at the District Conference he noted that Wynnum and Manly members hold regular coffee mornings where they all wear their purple DV shirts – we could possibly do this perhaps one Friday a month in various coffee shops, to raise awareness of the club and work we do against domestic violence

 

Guest – Christine Young from Moggill CWA spoke about the proposed ā€œsconversationā€ and yarnbombing display near the Guide Hut in Booker Place at Bellbowrie from 7th to 14th August. They are inviting participation (perhaps decorating one tree or bollard) from a range of community groups. This is based on the Jumpers and Jazz festival in Warwick.

 

Patrick gave details for the Brookfield Show.

 

June advised that the final day for the KSHS Leadership Programme was Wednesday 21st May.

 

Mary noted that Opera in the Gardens was coming up on 1st June.

 

Martin advised that Rotary’s involvement in the Challenge DV bbq on 30th May has been cancelled (huge sigh of relief!). Mary thanked the club members who had volunteered to assist with this.

 

The club members’ slides were shown, with a mix of great photos, information about a range of places, and lots of laughs. 

 

Leanne and Brian – Alaska

Jason – Japan (mainly Tokyo and Disney)

Andrea and Luis – Denmark, Austria and  Italy

Urvi – wedding celebrations in India

Jim – cuddling his favourite cat

Meeting Photos

Chairman Ruthven

Christine Young from Moggill CWA

Dave inducts Shadow as a new member of Kenmore  Rotary

Memories of Urvi's daughter's wedding in India

Urvi shares her enthusiasm

Brian and Leanne's Alaska trip

Jason's children in Japan

Luis visited his ancestral family village in Italy.

Jim and his tiger

Club Projects

Brookfield Show 23,24,25 May

Rotary Teams in Action

Main gate Morning Shift Saturday

Rotary HQ

Three wise showmen

Some of the parking crew

Leanne dressed and ready

Brian was very visible

El Prez with light sabre

Geoff helps out at main gate

   Colquhoun Gate action

Martin and Patrick – the early risers.

Event Poster

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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District Site
Venue Map
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Next Meeting 3rd June

Guest Speaker

Dr Amanda Salmon (UQ)

Assistance Dogs in Aged Care

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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District Site
Venue Map
Venue Map

Meeting Responsibilities 3rd June

Chair
Silva, Luis
 
Duty Officer
Kilpatrick, Ian
 
Duty Officer
Ingram, Rob
 
Fellowship
Geard, Deirn
 
Fellowship
de Wit, Margaret
 
Reporter
McLaughlin, Paul
 
Upcoming Events
Brookfield Show Sunday May 25
Brookfield Showgrounds
May 25, 2025
6:00 am – 5:00 pm
 
Assistance Dogs in Aged Care
One Table
Jun 03, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Club Changeover Dinner 2025-2026
Jindalee Hotel & Function Centre
Jul 12, 2025
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
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In Retrospect….

                           Our Members

Rob Ingram

New Member

Deirn Geard

New Member

ā€œShadowā€ Geard

New Member

PP Sanjoti Parekh

Roger Bridson

Ann Townsend

PP Patrick Cook

Ruthven Underhill

Ricky Haberfield

Luis  Silva

PP Urvi Shah

PP Martin Grabert

Jennifer Underhill

PP Paul McLaughlin

PP Judy Xavier

June Riley

David Kearney

Sud Tjiputra

           

Paul Thompson

PP Colin Melvin

PE Margaret de Wit

PP Michael Fitzgerald

Helen Donovan

PP Geoff Haigh

John Smith

IPP Jason Pole

PP Ian Cameron

PP Jim Dalton

Rob Mattern

Andrea  Silva

PP Ken Ryan

Dave Patmore

President

Claylia Ward

Ian Kilpatrick

Greg Adermann

Brian Duddington

Leanne Hardinge

Ross Thomas

Brian Kison

AG  Elect Mary Kearney

Leanne Kison

PP Ian Nave

Bulletin EditorĀ 
Paul McLaughlin
Executives & Directors
President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Executive Secretary/Director
 
President Elect
 
Vice President
 
Immediate Past President
 
Director - Membership
 
Director - Club Service
 
Club Young Leaders Contact
 
Director - International Service
 
Director - Youth Services
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
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