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Since 1983, Ian has been a member of five Rotary Clubs, starting with Ross River, then Cairns West in 1985, and later the Rotary Club of Mackay from 1986 to 2012, where he served as President in 2002/03. His dedication to the cause continued as he joined the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Country in 2012, serving as President in 2014/15. Ian joined the Rotary Club of Nundah in 2022, where he is the Treasurer for the 2024/25 Rotary Year. 

Before 1983, his ten-year involvement with Mount Gravatt Rotaract and Ross River Rotaract (including being District 9550 Rotaract Representative in 1981/82) and Interact at Mackay State High School (1970/72) for two years showcases his long-standing commitment to the Rotary movement.

With District 9600, he was District Administrator and Company Secretary (2013/14 and 2017-21) and then Assistant Governor for three years for the Hinterland Cluster (2014-17). Following the merger in 2021, he was Company Secretary for District 9620 until 2024.

Born in Mackay, Ian began working as a Teacher of the Hearing Impaired, teaching in Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns. In 1986, he managed the family fishing tackle and ships chandlery business for several years.  Ian later joined the Department of Communities as the Regional Business Manager, based in Mackay, until his retirement in 2012.  Ian currently volunteers two days a week at The Community Place (Kalinga), co-ordinating the NILS program.

Ian enjoys travelling, sailing and gardening. He is married to Margaret and they have two daughters.

Christine West presented "Saving Wildlife: Help Build the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital!" to the club on 30 April 2025.

Seventeen months have elapsed.

It's time for an update.

Dr Bethlyn Gill | Metro North Health | Geriatric & Rehabilitation Services

-Falls

-Delirium 

-Stages of dementia 

-What assistance is available 

-What to look out for

The Rotary Club of redcliffe Sunrise Inc will hold its Annual General Meeting. Members are invited to attend.

Dr Daniel Blackmore is a senior post-doctoral research fellow in the Bartlett Laboratory at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI). His research is focused on the ageing brain and developing approaches to slow or even reverse cognitive decline.

Dr Blackmore was one of the first to discover the age-associated decrease in neural stem cells. These stem cells are critical as they are able to generate new neurons which are essential for the formation of new memories. Daniel uses mice to study the exact mechanisms involved in these processes. He has shown that physical exercise is very effective at increasing neuron number and improving memory in very old animals. This research formed the basis for a recent human exercise study that demonstrated a significant improvement in the cognitive function of elderly Australians. The University of Queensland.

QUEENSLAND ROTARY ENDOWED CHAIR IN NEUROSCIENCE:

Rotary Queensland launched a major "Breakthrough Project" to raise $5 million to fund a perpetual, endowed chair position at QBI. This initiative unites multiple Rotary districts across Queensland to support leading neuroscientists researching brain disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia.

Christmas Lunch at Jetty Lounge to celebrate the year with members, partners, family and friends

HelenTynan is the Engagemnt Officer and Principle Compliance Offier, Biosecurity Queensland for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Redcliffe and Scarborough are located inside a declared fire ant biosecurity zone managed by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. Biosecurity Queensland conducts systematic surveillance, community engagement, and granular bait treatments across South East Queensland to achieve eradication.

Talking about Fire Ants 16 October 2025 (Photo Album) 

Talking about Fire Ants | Invasive Species Part 2