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The Rotary Club of Toowong

Bulletin 6 March 2019

(Meeting 2529 since being Chartered in1965)

President: Bill Dominguez president@toowongrotary.org Ph 3202 7967 m 0419 672 274 Mail: P.O. Box 1999 Secretary: Carolyn Young secretary@toowongrotary.org Ph:3368 3701 m 0402 937 266 Toowong, Qld 4066

Mandy Gibson and Kimberly Dejong Rotary Health Scholarship Researchers

Mandy Gibson

“Basil Shaw” PhD Research

Scholar

“Youth Suicide”

Kimberly Dejong

2018 Indigenous Health Scholarship

FEBRUARY– Peace & Conflict Prevention & Resolution

6 Michael Michaux “Pompei”

13 National Youth Science Forum Reports

20 Weston Bruner, “The importance of the Humanities”

24 Foundation Seminar for Peace Scholars – “Bostock” House, Wacol

27 John Blake Member Profile

MARCH – Water & Sanitation

2 Saturday “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”

6 Mandy Gibson “Basil Shaw” PhD Research Scholar and

Kimberley Dejong 2018 Indigenous Health Scholarship

13 2018 Music Scholarship Awardee Report plus

Music Scholarship Awardee for 2019 Introduction.

16 Working Bee 8.30am at Alpert Park Flexible Learning Centre

20 Ian Marr - The Challenges of Medicine (Chris’ son)

27 Wes Nichols = Supurunda Water Project in PNG

28

APRIL– Maternal & Childcare

3

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13 Peace Scholars Seminar at University of Queensland

17 Pride of Work Awards Night

27 Tree Planting at Moggill

24

27 Tree Planting – John Sprent Park, Moggill

Date Savers

His Presidential Theme By Arnold R. Grahl Photos by Alyce Henson

Rotary International President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney explained his vision for building a

stronger Rotary, calling on leaders to expand connections to their communities and to embrace in-

novative membership models.

RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney announces the 2019-20 presidential theme, Rotary Con-

nects the World, to incoming district governors in San Diego, California, USA.

Maloney, a member of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, unveiled the 2019-20 presi-

dential theme, Rotary Connects the World, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s annual train-

ing event, the International Assembly, in San Diego, California, USA, on Monday.

“The first emphasis is to grow Rotary — to grow our service, to grow the impact of our pro-

jects, but most importantly, to grow our membership so that we can achieve more,” Maloney said.

Maloney believes that connection is at the heart of the Rotary experience.

“(Rotary) allows us to connect with each other, in deep and meaningful ways, across our differ-

ences,” Maloney said. “It connects us to people we would never otherwise have met, who are more

like us than we ever could have known. It connects us to our communities, to professional oppor-

tunities, and to the people who need our help.”

Maloney also called on every Rotary and Rotaract club to identify segments of their community

not represented in their club by creating a membership committee with diverse members.

“Through Rotary, we connect to the incredible diversity of humanity on a truly unique footing,

forging deep and lasting ties in pursuit of a common goal,” he added. “In this ever more divided

world, Rotary connects us all.”

Maloney urged leaders to offer alternative meeting experiences and service opportunities to make

it easier for busy professionals and people with many family obligations to serve in leadership

roles.

“We need to foster a culture where Rotary does not compete with the family, but rather comple-

ments it,” Maloney said. “That means taking real, practical steps to change the existing culture:

being realistic in our expectations, considerate in our scheduling, and welcoming of children at

Rotary events on every level.”

Maloney said many of the barriers that prevent people from serving as leaders in Rotary are based

on expectations that are no longer relevant.

Mark Daniel Maloney Rotary International President Elect 2019–20

“It is time to adapt, to change our culture, and to convey the message that you can be a great dis-

trict governor without visiting every club individually, and a great president without doing every-

thing yourself.”

Relationship with the United Nations During 2019-20, Rotary will host a series of presidential conferences around the world, focusing

on Rotary’s relationship with the United Nations and the UN’s sustainable development goals that

many Rotary service projects support. More information will be available in July.

In 2020, the United Nations will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its charter and its mission of

promoting peace. Rotary was one of 42 organizations the United States invited to serve as consult-

ants to its delegation at the 1945 San Francisco conference, which led to the UN’s charter. For

decades, Rotary has worked alongside the United Nations to address humanitarian issues around

the world. Today, Rotary holds the highest consultative status that the UN offers to nongovern-

mental organizations.

“Rotary shares the United Nations’ enduring commitment to a healthier, more peaceful, and more

sustainable world,” Maloney said. “And Rotary offers something no other organization can match:

an existing infrastructure that allows people from all over the world to connect in a spirit of service

and peace and take meaningful action toward that goal.”

Mark Daniel Maloney Rotary International President Elect 2019–20

https://vimeopro.com/rotary/2019-international-assembly/video/310884339

Rotary International-President-elect Mark Maloney

Video: Double Click below to launch

Note Wes took some footballs donated by Brigid Donelly from the

Broncos football team and NRMA Insurance to donate to the

school children in Papua New Guinea.

To Brigid Donelly | Community Services Coordinator Broncos.

Well, I finally made it to PNG! After the visa cancellations in November, the timing for our trip

was postponed to February and we arrived back after a week over there last Wednesday.

The opening ceremony for the Supurunda Water Supply Project was absolutely fantastic and about

2,000 people were in attendance. It was a very colourful event with each of the villages in their

own traditional dress.

I distributed the footballs to Daulo High School;

1. Wairepo Primary School;

2. Lindima Primary School; and

3. Sausi Primary School.

I also gave out some balls and socks to the coaches of some local teams.

These people love the Broncos and really appreciated the socks as well as the footballs.

Many thanks for your assistance with this. It made my trip that much more pleasant.

Regards,

Wes Nichols

The Rotary Club of Toowong

International Service Director and Broncos Member

Past President (2010-11)

Rotary D9600 District International Service Chair

(Serving South-East Queensland, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Nauru)

eMails

eMails

With my trip to Papua New Guinea on 13-20 February, my attendance with Bill Dominguez at the

Rotary Club of Mitchelton “UMOJA” fundraising dinner on 23rd February, my presentation at the

Rotary Peace fellows seminar on 24th February and my presentation with Ian Cameron at Rotary

Club of Sunnybank Hills yesterday, it’s been a very busy, but enjoyable, Rotary fortnight for me.

The “Supurunda” Water Supply Project opening ceremony was spectacular with around 2,000

people in attendance and all dressed in the traditional costumes of the 10 individual villages.

There was a very professional singing group with guitars and a thong-o-phone and the Jungle Boys

troupe that performed as well. It was a great event. I distributed a few Broncos footballs and socks

and sawyer water filters while I was over there too!

The UMOJA event at Rotary Club of Mitchelton was well attended where Cathy Booth outlined

her plans for the expansion at UMOJA orphanage in Kenya. Around $7,000 was raised on the

night through the art auction, silent auction and raffles.

There are ten new Peace Scholars that have entered the Masters Degree program at the University

of Queensland. Shaughn Forbes (Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap) has championed and

coordinated this Rotary Project for many years and will hand over the reigns to Doug St Clair from

the Rotary Club of Sunnybank Hills in July this year. My presentation centred around the

practical delivery of peace and conflict resolution in the “Supurunda” Water Supply Project.

Ian’s and my presentation at RC Sunnybank Hills was well received and, over the next couple of

months, we’ll be visiting and giving presentations to the other Rotary Clubs (including RC

Toowong) who contributed to the “Supurunda” project.

Wes Nichols “Supurunda” Water Supply Project

“Supurunda” Opening Ceremony grandstand.

Wes Nichols and Ian Cameron at the water source during the audit.

Wes Nichols “Supurunda” Water Supply Project

Wes Nichols, John Onga (Rotary Club of Goroka), Ian Cameron (Rotary Club of Mitchelton)and

Osivo Ombuano (Rotary Club of Goroka Project Manager) at the opening ceremony.

Wes Nichols “Supurunda” Water Supply Project

Cathy Booth presenting her UMOJA project. The enthusiastic crowd at the UMOJA dinner.

Peace Fellows Seminar audience listening

THEATRE REVIEW – STAGE WHISPERS.

Australia’s Theatre Magazine

“Viagara Falls” - Sweeten Up!

By Janet Findlay and Alan Youngson. Directed by Alan Youngson. Presented by Studio 188

and Red Ticket Comedy Theatre. Studio 188, 23 February – 2 March, 2019

It was a jam-packed and enthusiastic crowd that attended the world premiere of Viagara Falls -

Sweeten Up. There were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in this bawdy, yet safe-for-nan farce.

A few of the jokes in the locally-written script were definitely more relatable for Ipswich locals

than out-of-towners. The narrative had recognisable and relatable characters. It was well-paced,

with never a dull moment.

The story was set in ‘Serenity Gardens’ retirement village a week out from the wedding of two of

the residents. Eric - the groom to be, played beautifully by Laurie Webb - having never married or

been with a woman before, obtains some unisex Viagra from his doctor for the ‘big night’. All

hell breaks loose when the residents mistake the tablets for artificial sweeteners and Eric tries and

fails to get his Viagra back. Before you know it, one of the residents has mistaken the mayhem for

a terrorist plot and the celebrant has unwittingly had too much Viagra. The bride and groom are

worried their ceremony won’t be able to go ahead as planned.

The cast worked well together, which is even more impressive since they’d had two last-minute

replacements step in. Any hesitations were quickly improvised around, with everyone working to

keep the story on track. All actors were committed to the farcical style the script demanded. Most

intoxicating was the palpable sense of how much fun this cast were having on stage. It’s always a

great pleasure to see actors who are really enjoying the work.

The set design by David Finn was effective and the direction from Alan Youngson made great use

of the set and the Studio 188 space. Noel Payne’s lighting design kept everyone focussed on the

action and only really fell down when one of the actors who had clearly been brought in at the last

minute had to pop in and out of the light to refer to her script.

Janet Findlay as Kitty delivered the most impressive acting of the evening. She had great charisma

and comic timing. Richard Edwards as Dr. Sadhu delivered the most realistic performance, which

was a nice counterpoint to the rest of the cast’s farcical style.

This play is fun for anyone aged 15 or over, but it especially appeals to a 50+ age-group. While

the younger members of the audience were enjoying the show, it was the seniors who loved it

best. They were laughing their heads off from the pre-show announcement all the way through to

the curtain call.

Kiesten McCauley (and congratulations Alan Youngson, Rotary Club of Toowong!)

John Blake Member Profile

Events

Upper Brookfield Art Group Show

Demonstrations & Fundraiser

Hundreds of original watercolours and pastels for sale

On Sunday 10th and Monday 11th March,

The Upper Brookfield Art Group (UBAG) is hosting a group show to help raise

vital funds for Vitae Ltd.

This show is co-sponsored by Rotary Club of Toowong, who support Vitae financially and

will have hundreds of original artworks for sale.

https://www.weekendnotes.com/upper-brookfield-art-group-show-demonstrations-fundraiser/?sb=1&i=1&j=3&k=3&wemid=83624&wuid=928807&ap=nemjwDQDJ7

The event will take place at Richard Randall Studio in the Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens and

showcase a diverse range of artworks by the talented artists of UBAG. The members' ages range

from early 60s to early 90s and many are regular exhibitors at art shows and some have won

prizes.

The current Tutor-in-Residence is Kevin Smith, a famous Brisbane watercolourist who runs the

very popular beginners' courses for the Queensland Water Colour Society.

More details click here

Events

OPENING NIGHT

Events

Film: “The Trouble With You” Thursday 14 March

Palace Barracks

Adèle Haenel stars as a French Riviera detective who tries to make amends for her late husband, a

crooked cop, in Pierre Salvadori’s screwball crime romance.

Following the film, enjoy an after party featuring wine, canapés and a complimentary gift bag

from our sponsors.

6:00pm Drink upon arrival

6:30pm The Trouble With You, followed by an after party

BOOK TICKETS

www.affrenchfilmfestival.org/highlights/brisbane

OPENING NIGHT

More details click here

Events

XV ROTARIAN WEEK OF IBLA BAROQUE

Dear friend,

We would like to invite you to attend the 15th Rotarian week held in Ragusa (South-eastern Sicily,

Italy) on May 26th - June 2nd 2019.

This event will take place again in Ragusa after the success of last year and will be hosted by the

local Rotary Club.

Aptly named the Rotarian week of Ibla Baroque, the event intends to introduce Rotary club mem-

bers of the whole world to this beautiful part of Baroque Sicily, recognized by the UNESCO as

world heritage site.

The program begins upon your arrival at Catania Airport or Comiso Airport on Sunday May 26th,

and ends your departure from Catania or Comiso, sunday June 2nd.

The program includes a stay in Ragusa in a double room, Mediterraneo Palace Hotel with full

board from May 26th, dinner, to June 2nd, breakfast, and participation in tours according to pro-

gram.

Programs, itinerary and booking form on www.rotaryragusa.it

This initiative is not for profit and all proceeds will be donated to the Rotary Foundation. Instead,

losses will be charged to the host club.

Bookings Participation is limited to 60 persons. Reservations can be made prior to March 30th 2019 us-

ing the form

published on the website site www.rotaryragusa.it.

Airfare from your city to Catania or Comiso Airport is not included in the package; however dis-

counted flight reservations are available from "Sojanni viaggi" Travel Agency

(Tel +390932245862) upon request.

We will do our best to make your stay in Ragusa memorable. We hope to see you soon.

With kind regards,

Giovanni Iurato (President)

President Rotary Club Ragusa (Sicily)