Last week, it was great to welcome back to our meeting a former member in Syd Cowan. Syd and Wendy were up here on holidays catching up with relatives and friends.

We also welcomed our NYSF student, Nicola Grobler and her father Philip. Nicola spoke about her hopes andaspirations and is looking forward to attending NYSF in Canberra in January. We look forward to her addressing the club on her return. We wish her well.

Our guest speaker for the evening was Lisa Loots theDirector of Head Space Mackay. She gave an overview of all the services they provide and the area they cover. The services mainly cater for the youth under 25. It isbasically a mental health organisation and also helps the youth connect with GP services and employment. The service is conducted free of charge to young people. It is under the auspice of Northern Australian Primary HealthLimited. It’s been our club’s pleasure to help this organisation out in many ways by providing the fully stocked trailer that Shane and Ricky use. This year, it’s fantastic that we havedecided to donate the profits from the Swap Meet to this worthy cause.

I would just like to remind all members if you require a new club shirt that you need to see Nathan at “Get RealWorkwear & Safety” near Bunnings at Paget. Any orders need to be placed soon because it can take up to 2 weeks to be supplied.

The Swap Meet roster will be circulated again thisWednesday. If you haven’t yet placed your name down, and are able, please do so as we need your support.

Secretary Eric will be away for three weeks. Please don’t forget to send your apologies to him as normal as he will send these on.

A date claimer: Kids Christmas party – Ocean International - Sunday 2/12.

Lastly our meeting for this week will be in the Garden View Room as there is another function in the Pavilion.

Have a good week everyone.

Yours in Rotary.

Be the Inspiration.

- President Kevin Casey

Kevin CaseyPresident, Mackay West

Rotary Grace“We break the bread of

brotherhood.We thank thee Lord for all

things good.May we, more blessed than we

deserve.Live less for self and more to

serve.”

Barry RassinPresident, Rotary International

Governor Rod Medew and Cathy

Issue 11 Wednesday, September 12, 2018

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

Chartered 1st October 1959 Club 17767 District 9570 ABN 45 468 490 754 PO Box 610 Mackay Qld 4740email info@mackaywestrotary.com.au

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

THIS WEEK DIARY DATES / SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

WED Garry DobbieIce Land

Chairman:Steve Taylor

Registration:Dale Stebbeings Peter McFarlane

Special Duties:Bruce HowlettRoss Walker

SEPT19

Partners Night Vocational Visit - Debbie’s Seafoods($30 per person)6:00 pm for 6:30 pm - BYO pay for softdrink

SEPT30

Swap Meet

SEPT26

Mackay Regional Council, Paget - BBQ Breakfast6:00 am - 8:00 am(Fundraiser)

OCT3

Ian Gray - Hands UpMental Health in the Workplace

Swap MeetMember discussion & update

OCT10

Diane Chataway andMiyun ShoemarcFerocare

ANNOUNCEMENTS GOING TO MISS A MEETING?Advise Eric Barry by 2PM on Monday,PH: 0432 802 910 | Email: efbarry@bigpond.comor consider a make up at a local club or online

WEDDINGANNIVERSARIES

September 5:Ian & Meryl Ritchie

MON 6:30 PM6:30 PM7:00 PM

SarinaAirlie BeachPioneer Valley

Sarina Motor InnReef GatewayDuke of Edinburgh Hotel

BIRTHDAYS September 10:Fiona Deguara

September 11:Leah Craig

September 13:Tricia Casey

TUES 6:15 PM6:30 PM7:15 PM

MackayProserpineWalkerston

Ocean International

WED 7:00 PM Moranbah RotaryMeets 1st and 3rd Wed of the month at Rotary Hut, Bacon St. Moranbah(No meals)

THURS 6:15PM Mackay North North Mackay Bowls

ROTARYANNIVERSARIES

for AUGUST

John McKay (44 years)

Harry Roestenburg (25 years)

Jeff Sturdy (1 year)

Garry Dobbie (1 year)

FRI 7:00 AM12:30 PM

Mackay SunrisePort of mackay

Ocean InternationalOcean International 4957 2044

Any Day Any Time Online at Rotary E-Club of Brindabellawww.rotarynews.info/club4390

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

Using a Power Point Presentation, Guest speaker, Lisa Loots, Regional Manager for Headspace inMackay, updated the meeting on the current operations of Headspace, their services and how they fit into thecommunity. It would be great to think that Headspace services were no longer required, but the need seems to grow. This year we hope to upgrade the facilities in the Headspace Trailer. A grant is pending for thispurpose. Proceeds from this year’s Swap Meet will go to Headspace.

Last week meeting:

Headspace at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair last year. Headspace Trailer.

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

For this year’s National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), we will sponsor Nicola Grobler. Nicola is one of seven students selected for NYSF from our District 9570 zone and will attend the Forum at the Australian National University in Canberra in January 2019. Nicola is currently in year 11 at Whitsunday Anglican School, she addressed the meeting about her plans for the future and on how NYSF will be a help in deciding exactly which direction to take in her chosen medical field. Photo shows Nicola with her father, Philip, Principal Town Planner at Mackay Regional Council and our own Ian Ritchie. The Grobler family are originally from Cape Town in South Africa and have been in Mackay for the past eight years.

The fair is fast approaching and we need to confirm our commitment so the organisers know who is doing what jobs. Thank you to those who have already contacted me to confirm their availability. Can you please contact me on triciacasey1@bigpond.com

if you are able to work on a stall. We definitely need more workers for the Pick of the Stall, Cake stall, lucky dips and servers for the food van. However, if you are unable to work either Fri or Sat nights (or both) you can contribute by baking home goodies or giving a donation. Kerry will be collecting gifts for the cent sale. These need to be around $15 per item or you could also send them with your man.

The movie “Ladies in Black” is coming to the Mackay City Cinema. I wondered if anyone was interested in seeing it as a group on Thursday 18/10. Can you let me know your thoughts. Perhaps we could have dinner beforehand if the movie time allows.

PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR DIARIES PLEASE

20th November – “In The Bag Evening”- Megs home 27th November – Ladies Christmas Get together – Potters

Have a lovely week.

Regards, Tricia

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

Thanks to all. I would just like to thank you all for your support this year. This year we had 360 riders over 3 day and with your support we raised $460,196.00 dollars for the Children’s Cancer Institute. Childhood Cancer: The Facts• Sixty years ago, cancer was nearly always a death sentence for

a child. Today, 8 out of 10 children survive.• Unlike many adult cancers, childhood cancer is not associated

with lifestyle and nothing can be done to prevent it.• ach year, over 950 children and adolescents in Australia are• diagnosed with cancer.

Children’s Cancer

Institute Support

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

R.A.M. Rotary Malaria immunisation Project

PRESIDENT Kevin Casey

SECRETARY Eric Barry

TREASURER John Palmer

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Ross Walker

PRESIDENT ELECT/NOMINEE

CLUB ADMINISTRATION Dale Stebbeings

CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS Vic Mason

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Todd Shannon

PUBLIC RELATIONS Eddie Woodwell

ROTARY FOUNDATION Colin Meng

CLUB ADMINISTRATION Dale Stebbeings © Eric Barry Jim Brown Grant Craig Michael Curtin John Lacey Col Meng Todd Shannon Des Sievers Trevor Townsend Ross Walker Garn Woodman Eddie Woodwell

ATTENDANCE Grant Craig

BULLETIN INFORMATION Eddie Woodwell (C) John Lacey

COMPUTER/PROJECTOR Des Sievers

DUTY ROSTER Eric Barry Jim Brown

HISTORY & PHOTOS John Lacey Garn Woodman

CLUB ADMINISTRATIONCONTINUED

INSURANCE OFFICER Trevor Townsend

PROGRAMMES WEEKLYKev Casey Michael Curtin Des Sievers Col MengRoss Walker

PROGRAMMES SOCIALJim BrownMichael Curtin

SAFETY OFFICERGeoff Morgan

SERGEANTS AT ARMSRoss CombenMichael CurtinGarry DobbieDale StebbeingsHarry Roestenburg

PARTNERS LIAISONTricia Casey

HONORARY MEMBERSBrendan GunningJohn McKayDon Wall MBE

CLUB SERVICE PROJECTSVic Mason (C)

COMMUNITY SERVICEBruce Howlett (C)Brian DeanGarry DobbieIan RitchieSteve Taylor

INTERNATIONAL SERVICERoss Comben (C)Peter McFarlaneHarry RoestenburgJeff Sturdy

VOCATIONAL SERVICEJohn Deguara (C)Marc De FrobervilleDavid DunkleyAlan Keogh

MERCY INTERACT & YOUTH SERVICEGeoff Morgan (C)Grant CraigBrian DeanDoug Neville

SWAP MEETIan Ritchie (C)Warren BenjaminCol MengJohn PalmerTodd ShannonJeff SturdySteve Taylor

CHRISTMAS FAIRJohn Deguara (C)Bruce HowlettVic MasonRoss Walker

CLUB MEMBERSHIPTodd Shannon (C)Jim BrownCol Meng

CLUB PUBLIC RELATIONSEddie Woodwell (C)John Lacey

ROTARY FOUNDATIONColin Meng (C) Grant CraigDavid DunkleyFrank Hurley

ROTARY CLUB OF MACKAY WEST INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018/19