week 2 - Mackay West Rotary Club

Issue 06
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Mackay West Bulletin
The Rotary Club of Mackay West Inc.
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President: Des Sievers - Vice-President: John Palmer - Secretary: Greg Sandral - Treasurer: Trevor Townsend
Club Service: John Palmer - Community Service: Harry Roestenburg - Vocational Service: Neil Macleod
International Service: David Froyland - Youth Service: Matt Edwards – Interact Service: Geoff Morgan
Chartered 1st October 1959
Club 17767 District 9570 ABN 43 468 490 754 PO Box 610 Mackay Qld 4740
e-mail: [email protected]
Meets 5:45 to 6:15 pm at Boomerang Hotel, Nebo Road
President’s Message
K R “Ravi”
Ravindra
President
Rotary
International.
The guest speaker for last week’s meeting was Peter Cousens
who spoke on his life's journey in the arts as singer, actor and director. His most recent production being the movie "Freedom"
which has just been released. He is now in the process of developing the script for a movie "Where is Daniel". Peter spoke of the
process to produce a film and it is not unlike a significant construction project in respect to the planning and organisational requirements.
Whilst writing this the installation of the permanent lighting at
Col Storey park was work in progress, this project will reduce the
requirement for working at heights significantly plus the need for
hire of elevated work platforms in the future, the work of all involved is much appreciated.
From all accounts the RYDA program was once again a success, thanks to the Club members who assisted with this.
Pleasing to hear from two more of the NYSF applicants Mikaela Scholte and Max Mogg who were endorsed by Mackay West,
at the meeting.
For the Board members the next meeting is this week at
5.00pm at Boomerang.
Des Sievers
President Mackay West
Des
Rotary Grace
For the Partners:
Brian Jessett
Governor
District 9570
Next Week: Partners night - District Governor's Visit Brian Jessett and wife Sally 6.15pm for 6.45pm. Drinks and nibbles at
the Botanical Gardens café 5:00pm with Sally. All are most welcome to come. Please contact me on 0438136507 or 4952 4708.
Mon 7th Sept- Bell Shakespeare's “Hamlet” MECC Auditorium
7.30pm Group booking $35 (6 or more), normally $42
Wed 9th Sept-Judith and Friends at CQCM. 5:30 for 6:00pm
Fri 11th Sept - Cootharinga "Walk with Me" Blue Water Quay
4pm start.
Faye
We break the
bread of Brotherhood
We thank thee
Lord for all things
good
May we, more
blessed than we
deserve
Live less for self
and more to serve.
Last Week’s Meeting.
THIS WEEK
Speaker
Topic
Chairman:
Evan Corry
“River2Reef Ride”
Todd Shannon
Registration:
Colin Meng
Gautham Nair
Special Duties:
Ross Walker
Trevor Townsend
5 Minute Talk
Frank Hurley
Mikaela Scholte
and Max Hogg
National Youth
Science Forum
candidates.
Peter Cousens’ presentation was in
competition with the Chairman’s Shirt!!!
NEXT WEEK
Registration:
Doug Neville
George Nikolsky
Special Duties:
Todd Shannon
Eddie Woodwell
5 MinuteTalk
Not this week
So!! Here is
the shirt pattern
in all its glory.
Peter Cousens - at CQUni Conservatorium
Movin’ Hearts - My Musical Life
DIARY DATES
19 Aug
A Presentation by Peter Cousens
Sunday 23 August 2:00pm
DG’s Visit
Ladies Night
6:15 for 6:45pm
26 Aug
Necessary Targets—A Play
Directed by Peter Cousens
Fri 28 to Sunday 30 August
Vocational Visit
Mackay Trade Training
Centre
5.45 for 6pm
02 Sept
Pending
09 Sept
CQUni Conservatorium
Partner’s Night
Although Peter Cousens is not involved, you may
also be interested in
CITY OF ANGELS - MUSICAL
Presented by Conservatorium students
13 to 16 August.
879 Broadway performances in 1989-1992
Tickets via cqu.edu.au/cqcm or 4940 7800
Wedding Anniversaries
GOING TO MISS A MEETING?
12 August - Kerry & Bruce Howlett
Advise Greg Sandral by 9am Wednesday
4956 5855 [email protected]
Birthdays
Or consider a Make-up at a local club or on-line
9 August - Caroline Sandral
Rotary Anniversaries - August
Doug Neville - 25 Years
Inducted 1 Aug 1990
Neil Macleod - 1 Year (with Mky West)
Inducted 13 August 2014
(plus 5 years Loganholme Club)
Day
Mon
Tues
Club
Venue
6:30pm
Sarina
Sarina Motor Inn
6:30pm
Airlie Beach
Reef Gateway
7:00pm
Pioneer Valley
Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
6:15pm
Mackay
Ocean International
6:30pm
Proserpine
Palace Hotel
7:15pm
Walkerston
Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
Wed
7:00pm
Moranbah
Rotary Club House
Thurs
6:15pm
Mackay North
Mackay North Bowls Club
Fri
7:00am
Mackay Sunrise
Reef Resort Hotel
12:30pm
Port of Mackay
Ocean International 4957 2044
Find us on Facebook or at
mackaywestrotary.com.au
Time
Any Day
Any
Time
On-line at Rotary E-Club of Brindabella
www.rotarynews.info/club4390
Lost Stolen or Strayed but Definitely AWOL
A Plea from President Des
The location of the plaque on which the president’s badges are mounted remains a mystery. If you have any ideas
as to it's location, please look diligently. President Des is reluctant to spend the club’s hard earned funds on a replacement until all possibilities to find it are expended..
And More of Last Week’s Activities
Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA)
Last week, another group of grade 11 students were introduced to the risks
and potential consequences of driving a car.
Col Story Park Floodlights Permanently Installed
Two Non-Rotarians and Modern Lithium Batteries make Critical Contributions
Mackay West Rotary is very appreciative of the contributions made by: Mitchell from Ian Ritchie Pty Ltd for his high altitude engineering fitting skills,
 Martin from Noel Fordyce’s Five Star Power Pty Ltd for his high altitude electrical skills,
 Modern Lithium Batteries for allowing Martin to complete the electrical installation, and
 Coates Hire for providing the means of working at high altitude.
Five-Minute Talk Follow-on
After last week’s talk, Matt Edwards, our Club’s own author and publisher, was asked by several members
whether either of his books were available for purchase. As a result, Matt will bring copies of “Armoured” (kids
book - $15) and “Blue Words” (adult book - $25) to this weeks meeting.
Your bulletin editor has read “Armoured” and greatly enjoyed it. It is a fantasy/SciFi novel.
Rotary Club of Mackay West
Office Bearers & Committees - 2015-16
President:
Des Sievers
Vice President:
John Palmer
President Elect & Secretary:
Greg Sandral
Treasurer:
Trevor Townsend
Bulletin:
Vic Mason
Classifications:
Doug Neville
Attendance:
Grant Craig
Website & Technology:
Eddie Woodwell
Club History:
John Lacey
Programs:
Jim Brown, Todd Shannon, George Nikolsky, Frank Hurley
Sergeant at Arms:
Matt Edwards, Neil Macleod, Kevin Heazlett, Kevin Casey
Christmas Fair:
Ross Walker
Rotary Foundation:
Eric Barry, Don Wall
Membership Development:
Col Meng
Honorary Members:
Don Wall MBE and Brendan Gunning, Mercy College
Club Service Director:
John Palmer
Brian Dean, David Dunkley, Col Meng, Ian Ritchie
Community Service Director:
Harry Roestenburg
Ross Comben, Grant Craig, Marty Eiteneuer, Kevin Heazlett, Vic Mason,
George Nikolsky, Todd Shannon
Vocational Service Director:
Neil Macleod
Eric Barry, Bruce Howlett, Frank Hurley, John Lacey, Trevor Townsend
International Service Director:
David Froyland
Kevin Casey, John McKay, Doug Neville, Ross Walker, Don Wall
Youth Service Director:
Matt Edwards
Jim Brown, Alan Keogh, Gautham Nair, Eddie Woodwell
Interact Director:
Geoff Morgan
Syd Cowan, Michael Curtin, Greg Sandral, Garn Woodman