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THE ROTARY CLUB
OF
MOOLOOLABA INC,
54rd Year - Volume 54
27 Jul 2026
Website www.mooloolabarotary.org
facebook.com/RotaryMooloolaba
President Harry Powell

One of the two Big Things for this week was the vocational visit to endED on Monday
followed by dinner at the Woombye Pub. The size and scope of ended was staggering - it
was way bigger than I expected and quite impressive as was Mark Forbes, who in a quiet
understated manner told us how and why ended came about and what the future held for
them. It was good to visit another country Pub that ML & I haven't been to before, I probably

wouldn't order the seafood chowder again but ML's schnitzel looked excellent.
The other was the Meet the Pres BBQ at Phil & Leanne's place. Another excellent event,
well organised, weather was fabulous and a great opportunity to find out a bit more about
each other and make personal connections. It was also Romey's first Australian BBQ which
was fun to watch, she actually coped quite well and I think she enjoyed the experience.

A BIG omission by me was not thanking Lyn, Lindsay and everyone else who brought the
dessert and salads. I very rarely get the opportunity to have Pavlova and my hat goes off to
whoever made that one - it was superb, so much for my diet !!!

Next week it's the Mock Interviews at Maroochydore High School on Thursday (tell
Malcolm if you want to come), the Bunnings BBQ on Friday and the RARE working bee on
Saturday.

I know Mary-Anne is still looking for people for the BBQ so please either tell Mary-Anne or
put your name on the Calendar/Roster if you can make it. It's only 3hrs a shift and not hard
work plus it's an excellent opportunity for fellowship so don't be afraid. I'd be there but I
have a CG shift.
If you haven't been to RARE yet I highly recommend you go. International is one of the 4
avenues of service and is often seen as something that happens offshore. RARE is a great
opportunity to see an International initiative in action right here in QLD. See Peter Webb if
you can come and I understand there is car pooling so you will probably get a lift.

Next Club Meeting

The next Club meeting 27 Jul 2026

Our next club meeting will be held at the Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The guest speaker will be
Kurt Payne, Founder and Director who will be talking on The In Crowd.

THE COMMONS is THE IN CROWD Australia's vision for a Sunshine Coast community
hub bringing homelessness support, mental health services, disability programs, social
enterprises and community connection together in one place. Its aim is to help people move
from crisis towards stability, independence and belonging through practical support,
employment pathways and strong community partnerships.