Merv, Fraser and Jill brave a gloomy day to participate in the Rotary Golf day.

 

Membership remains a constant concern for Rotary clubs everywhere. While some clubs continue to attract new members with ease, others are finding it increasingly difficult as times and commitments change. The Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, however, may have discovered part of the answer—start them young.  Malia Murray, (Donald and Margie's grand-daughter) regularly attends the club’s weekly meetings, although she sleeps through most of the meeting this could be a glimpse of Rotary’s future.

 

At the last meeting the club trialled a new initiative to reduce food waste by offering members the opportunity to box up leftover food from the meal to take home. Once everyone had finished eating, boxed meals were made available, and members were invited to fill a container for $10 per box. The containers are a generous size, allowing a good amount of food to be packed in, making it well worth it for those who would enjoy the leftovers later. The system was self-service, giving members the freedom to choose what they would like, while also helping ensure that less food goes to waste.