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Graeme receives his Paul Harris Fellowship award

Graeme's recognition by the club for his community achievements

Well, Wendy put the jewellery on, and Graeme was pulled into the limelight to receive a well earned Paul Harris Fellowship. Its our clubs small way of recognising the contribution Graeme has made to the club and the community. 
Club buys Shelterbox for refugees

Shelterbox

We were delighted that Peter Morley from Kippa Ring Rotary was able to join us at the Solstice Swim and put up a display of "Shelterbox" at the swim to show whats in Shelterbox and where the boxes are sent by donators around the world. 
 
Thank you Peter. The club is delighted to donate $1,000 for one box that contains all the necessities that folks with nothing but the clothes on their backs need. 
 
 
 
Poo is important 

Listen to your body!!

 
That was the message on Friday, from our guest speaker Sally Ann, herself a bowel cancer patient who took us through the importance of being aware of your bodily functions, and the importance of bowel cancer screening. Thank You Sally Ann for your amazing story of diagnosis and recovery and I'm sure few of us will be able to erase the image of a certain visitor and Past President of the club offering to carry out a bowel screen test for his reluctant swim mate. Thanks Gazza!!
 
Sally Ann has certainly captured the meetings attention..
 
Change Over Dinner Details

See you tonight at the Alex SLSC 6pm for 6.30 .....

 
 
Solstice Swim Raffle Results

Rotary Solstice Swim - PRIZE DRAW                          

 

First prize          Art Print valued at $1600            425        Peter Deane

Second prize      Family holiday valued at $600        167          Graeme Hight

Third Prize       Beer & Wine Hamper valued at over $300      267        Bob Lane

Fourth prize        Photo session Andever Collective valued at $500    945    Elaine

Fifth Prize         Hypnotherapy session valued at $200    593        Judy Powell

Sixth Prize         Fishing Rod                    88        Levi 

Seven                Winter pack Salty Souls            671        Wendy Saunders

Eight                 Vet home visit voucher            910        Patricia

Nine           Alex surf club dining voucher    Valued at $100    393    P Angel

Ten          Voucher for Twisted Sista Hair studio valued at $100  287    Marilyn

Eleven           Voucher for Day Spa: valued at $100      264        Trudy Lane

Twelve           Carton of Your Mates Beer   Larry        452        Jess Doughty

Pride of Workmanship Invite

Pride of workmanship - You're invited

Wanderlust - not to be missed

Wanderlust - an amazing Food & Drink festival in support of Oz Harvest

The amazing folks at Maroochydore State High School are inviting everyone to attend the amazing Wanderlust festival that celebrates the variety of Sunshine Coast food and drink produced here on the coast, and its all in aid of that fantastic Oz Harvest organisation, who have done an amazing job during the pandemic in keeping food on the table for so many folks who have been "doing it tough".
 
 
Also when a certain scribe and his mate were at the Vocational Enterprise Regional Group meeting we heard how the school went over the past few years. You can see from the slide below the impact of COVID on placement of kids in the workplace but also what a brilliant job the school has been doing in developing future academic and non academic student at Maroochy High during this very difficult time. 
 
Ipads have landed at Papaya School- Thank you Joy 
 
 
Paul Wighton from Papaya school sent the club this photo of th expands the club donated, thanks to Joy's leadership and support from Blue Illusion, Skye and John. 
 
What are our Rotarian mates in Arlington Texas up to?
The club secretary gets quite a few Rotary newsletters, and we have connections as far afield as Alaska and UK. You'll recall Peter D recently visited the lone star state. We'll here's a recent newsletter to give you an idea of how Rotary clubs have similarities and differences around the world...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
...and I know its said that things are always bigger in Texas...but I'm doubtful that Arlington Sunrise's can match this shot Tony took as he entered our club breakfast meeting..
 
We walked for Polio awareness 

Polio Walk - Thank you all  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not entireley sure whats going on here..something about starting bell for the walk...
..and a note from the prescient Joy..
 

A lovely Day to Participate in a Walk For Polio at LA Balsa Park

Sunday the 14th of August saw The Rotary Club of Alexandra headland engage in a successful Walk For Polio at LA balsa Park , at Point Cartwright. It was a brilliant day with representatives from The Rotary Club of Maleny; The Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific; The Rotary Club of Brisbane; and the Rotary club of Alexandra Headland  join together  with members of the local community groups,  with the purpose of raising awareness about the affects of Polio and the need to raise some funds, to eliminate this devastating disease, that targets children under the age of five. Our thanks also to the Rotary club of Nambour who gave a most generous donation in support of the Rotary Club of Alexandra’s  Headland’s Walk for Polio.

With some experienced Heart Foundation walkers and a Sports physiologist from the University of the sunshine coast, the walkers set off at a comfortable pace on the wide council path to the end of the breakwater wall.

A lot of interest was generated by costumed walkers one of whom was a Santa Claus.

Dogs came well attired by their owners with colourful collars or a knitted coat. One gorgeous toddler came in a bright yellow jump suit. There were prizes galore for many of the participants. Excitement was the order of the day especially when Santa Claus was spotted by the board riders. 

It was a day which lent itself to making friends and creating bonds with Rotarians from different clubs. 

It was lovely to see families spend time with their children in brilliant Sunshine with spectacular scenery , 

The Rotary club of Alexandra Headland sends out a voter of thanks for the visiting Rotarians from a variety of clubs and hope this event won’t be the last we all get to meet again.

Thanks also go out to the visitors who attended this walk  who  represent our local community.

A vote of thanks goes out to the high proportion of Alex Headland Rotarians who came together and set up for this event in the early hours of Sunday morning, to ensure a great day was had by all. 

Lastly thanks go out to President Skye and Past President Wendy who without their help this walk would not be able to occur.

It was a bonus to have at our walk the District Chair of Rotary Foundation for Polio-  Bruce McNaught, who himself is a survivor of polio. Also thanks to Sue Mackenzie who is  president of New Farm .Sue is also a polio survivor and is on the Board of Polio Australia.

Joy

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Upcoming Events
Rotarians Aganist Malaria Annual Conference
Oct 22, 2022 – Oct 23, 2022
 
World Polio Day
Oct 24, 2022
 
Club Board meeting
via Zoom
Oct 25, 2022
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Queensland Police Service - Community Policing
Oct 28, 2022
6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
 
NO CLUB MEETING
Nov 04, 2022
 
Club Social Lunch
Skye's Home
Nov 05, 2022
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Masquerade Gala (Sunshine Coast Community Corps)
The Savvy Squire
Nov 05, 2022
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
 
Sip and Paint with Naomi
Nov 19, 2022
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
 
RYDA
Nov 21, 2022
 
AGM
Alex Surf Club
Dec 02, 2022
6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
 
No Club Morning Meeting
Dec 09, 2022
 
CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
Alex Surf Club - Upstairs Bistro
Dec 09, 2022
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Christmas at Alex - Buhk Park
Dec 11, 2022
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Last Meeting for the Year
Dec 16, 2022
6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
 
First Club Meeting 2023
Jan 11, 2023
6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
 
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Alex Surf Life Saving Club
Alex Beach
Alexandra Headland , QLD 4557
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