Hi Everyone,

Ashmore Tavern Meeting - Strong Start

Great to see a fantastic turnout last night for the first test run at the Ashmore Tavern. We had a lovely room called the Atrium. See the pictures below.

Renay the manager of Ashmore Tavern was very supportive in helping getting us set up for both AV and table layouts. Best of all, however, was the presentation from Sarah Ulloa the recipient of the Indigenous health scholarship led by Ashmore Rotary and supported by Broadwater Southport and Hope Island Rotary clubs. One of the more inspiring speakers we have had in a while.

Also in the audience was several guests, at least one or two that might join as members. in fact guests outnumbered members with 27 total attendees. Reike and the Goldsmieds, plus Justine and Taylah meant that we had both a first nations and youth exchange theme. 

Using the Ashmore Tavern is a great way to reduce the burden on the board since RSVPs, confirmation, catering and other arrangements don't need to be made and we can focus our time and energy on service and fundraising projects. We look forward to more meetings here.

Bunnings BBQ

Thanks to Brian and all the volunteers at the Bunnings BBQ last Friday. Despite a slow start it did get busier and we ended up with a profit of $1,050 which according to the frequent BBQ team at the Men's Shed, is a solid Friday result. If you are available on September 3rd let Brian know because Bunnings is hosting a community fun night for Fathers Day from 5-7pm. This is a great way for us to connect to community.

Halloween Movie Night - October 31st

Planning for this event is proceeding well with a grant application to GCCC submitted last week and 4 prize sponsors already signed up. We also have an offer of volunteer support from the QAHS Interact Club to help sell raffle tickets and coordinate best dressed prizes. 

President Owen Caterer

Hi All,

Please see link to pics taken today aboard Young Endeavour.

It was a truly wonderful experience for Men of Business students, Rotary exchange students and lucky carers.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QXYUrKuj98GJ2wxR6

Best wishes

Ian and Heather

Report on Rotary Meeting on August 19 at Ashmore Tavern

This was a trial meeting to gauge if Ashmore Tavern is suitable as a Rotary meeting venue.

The meeting was held in the Atrium room. Set up well with microphone and large TV, AV system.

Meals were excellent with a small selection of $18 meals delivered to the tables as well as a vast choice from main menu.

Chairman Brad introduced our guests Justine Dillon (honorary) son Kyle, daughter Taylah (Future YEP student to Finland), Elaine Williams and Carol Reinhardt (Honorary Members).                             Sarah Ulloa (Guest Speaker), Brad Jerome, Darryl McCarthy, YEP student Reike plus her host family Jason & Amy Goldschmied and daughter Eliza, Anita Wimpy + father Peter and sister Alana, Ian Cameron.

President Owen welcomed all our guests

Rob then introduced our Guest Speaker Sarah Ulloa who is the recipient of a indigenous Scholarship that our club in partnership with Rotary Clubs of Hope Island and Broadwater Southport provided funding for.

What a wonderful inspirational presentation from Sarah. She started by sharing  her story of her family with three young children and a very supportive husband. Sarah shared her involvement with Church of Jesus Christ including being Young Women President at church to over 40 girls, tutoring through Gumurrii Student Success Unit * contributing to the Griffith OT student association. 

Sarah is in the final year of doing occupational Therapy (Hons) at Griffith University and looking at her pathway program straight through to doing medicine after her current degree.

All Rotarians and guests were all very impressed with her presentation and marveled at how, as a young women she was able to balance the needs of being a mother and wife, her dedication to her church as well completing her degree in Occupational Therapy ( Hons) and considering her further University education in medicine.

Amy Gold Goldschmied summed up her presentation. An inspiration to us all                                                     “ Super Woman doesn’t wear a cape” .

President Owen delivered a vote of thanks.

Owen reflected on some of our community service activities including recent Bunnings BBQ, Elaine Williams & Carol Reinhardt involvement with our major fundraising activities that fund our community service commitments, our reading program at Ashmore State School.

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Voices of the Future public speaking competition

I helped judge the “Voices of the Future” public speaking competition yesterday at Ashmore SS.  Brad Francis a few weeks ago also helped judge a round of this event.

The following is a summary of what it involves :

• 8 x year 5 students & 13 year 6 students from Ashmore SS, Labrador SS & Bellevue Park SS were involved;
• Students present a talk about one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, such as climate action, poverty, marine pollution, gender equality etc ;
• Talks are of 3 – 5 minute duration;
• They can use media projection to highlight their story;
• Focus on voice projection, structured story, and engaging the audience
• Goal is for students to build confidence, communication skills and understanding of global issues impacting so many of the world’s population.

The two judges involved were Mrs. Caroline Forbes ( Head of English : Keebra Park SHS  & Ken Cowan ( RC of Ashmore ).

Two students in  each year group were chosen as winners & will progress to the district finals in about a month’s time.

Rotarian Ken Cowen

Hello to everyone from the Gympie Music Muster - see you all again in 2 weeks - having a fantastic time !!!

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Coming up soon.  Please help out where you can.

Wednesday 2nd September - Red team - Andy Boade - Against the odds

Wednesday 16th September - Gold - YEP Reike Orzelek - tbc

Wednesday 7th October - Green team - John Walters and Eddy Saroff - tbc