Please check the roster for the next few weeks and advise John Campbell and David Ungar if you will be away that week. Absence forms will be at the attendance desk.
Rosies Friends on the Street is a volunteer-run outreach supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing stress across 15 Queensland locations, including Burleigh. Coordinator Michelle shared how Rosies began at Schoolies in 1987 and has grown into a trusted presence offering “friends on the street” – conversation, connection, and a cuppa, with food as a conduit rather than the main purpose. Relying entirely on community donations (not government funding), Rosies provides snacks, sleeping bags, and essentials, and partners with services like Orange Sky for showers and laundry. At Burleigh, 76 volunteers work in rostered teams on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, offering consistency, companionship, and dignity to those in need.
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Meeting Information
Club Highlights
Exchange student Luci from Argentina reported recent activities, including volunteering at the Botanic Bazaar, attending a Titans game (and thanked Ken for taking her), and visiting Parkwood Rotary to hear a presentation by new Finnish exchange student Kastanja.
President & Directors’ Notices
Upcoming birthdays for Tony and Mitch were acknowledged.
A vocational visit to Freeman Organic Farm, Currumbin Valley is set for 27 August; details and a registration link will be circulated to confirm numbers and manage costs.
Survey responses have highlighted communication issues with Kokoda rather than club processes; a fuller report will be presented next week.
Planning continues for upcoming barbecues, with rosters open and support requested.
International Focus
An international toast was made to the Rotary Club of Aarhus Connect (Denmark), recognising its youth programs and long history. A message will be sent to the club to strengthen international goodwill and connection.
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WHAT'S THE BUZZ THIS WEEK?
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
See Upcoming Events on the left
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The Buzz Box
Our intrepid explorers Richard Diaz and Michael Cooper (& Paddy) recently made it to the northernmost point of the Australian continent. Thank you to Christine Diaz for sharing the photo for inclusion in this week’s bulletin. The other two men are other travellers that Michael and Richard met along the way.
Club runner information
If you do not have your Club Runner login information, you can go to the Club Runner website, scroll down a little and click on “Send me a Magic Link”. Enter the email address you gave to the club, and you will receive an email. Click on the login button and then select the club website. Go to ‘My Clubrunner’ and then ‘My Profile’. The ‘Edit’ button is at the top right and you can add/change any information on your profile. Click ‘Save’ and you’re done!
If you’re really feeling techy, you can download the Club Runner app.
If you would like any help resetting your password, or downloading the app to your phone, please let us know. There are a few members who can assist you.
We are looking to use Club Runner more for information and rosters, so it would be great if everyone is able to log in.
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GOT SOMETHING TO SHARE?
If you, or someone you know, would like to be a guest speaker at one of our meetings, please let Kenneth Jensen (kenneth_juljensen@yahoo.com.sg) know.
If you have any interesting items to add to this newsletter, please email John Campbell (john.campbell74@bigpond.com).
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