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Rotary Club of Brisbane

Locality: Brisbane City

Address: 241 Adelaide St, Brisbane QLD 4000 4000 Brisbane City, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.brisbanerotary.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Rotary club of Brisbane through its fundraising and foundation supported charities and humanitarian causes to the tune of almost $80,000 in 2019-20. The Club has almost 100 years of history supporting charities and humanitarian causes. Our community contribution over the last 10 years’ totals over $750,000 and thousands of hours of volunteer time. This year we are looking to deliver some of that assistance to young entrepreneurial charities and causes that need help to el...evate their product or service and make a worthy difference. But Sponsordea is about so much more than just the money. Sponsordea calls upon a stable of highly successful business people from the Rotary Club of Brisbane, each with their own unique skill sets and experiences waiting to mentor and guide successful applicants along their journey. Want to apply? Visit https://sponsordea.org

25.01.2022 Today's club lunch was mega! 25 x attendees + 5 new member inductees: - Andreas Andersen - Jane Toohey - Miles Murphy - Angela Murphy... - Terrence Munroe We're the fastest growing club in our district, on track to achieve 30% growth within 6 mths. We haven't inducted 5 new members at once since 2002! We heard a moving presentation from Suzanne Mackenzie, a polio survivor who was crippled by the disease, only to rise up and share her story and raise awareness of the importance of vaccinations in her role as Director of Polio Australia. Our club has donated over USD$100,000 to Rotary Foundation to help to eradicate Polio around the world. If you'd like to join our club and make a difference in our community, please direct message our President Dan Adler.

25.01.2022 What is the Value of Rotary? Over 100 years in Australia, Rotarians have given their talents, time and money doing good in the world. Has it been worth it? How ...about these 10 Thought Starters? Can you add to the list? 1. $45m donated to Australian Rotary Health over 40 years from all Australian Districts helping address indigenous and mental health issues - saving how many lives and enhancing so many futures 2. The first project resuscitating Scouting after WW1 raised 14,000 pounds in 1921 or the equivalent of $1million+ in 2021 3. If every Rotarian in the past 100 years donated the equivalent of $100, that would approximate $300 million. After leveraging fundraising and matching grants, that may be $1billion++ of making a difference 4. If every Rotarian attended 50% of our weekly meetings with breakfast, lunch or dinner, that pumps $500,000 into the local economy every week, every month, every year for 100 years. 5. What is the community and economic value of all the farmers markets, fun runs and festivals sponsored in 1000+ Rotary communities every year? It must be $millions of fundraising plus creating untold enterprise value for many small businesses. 6. Is it true that Rotary raised $10million as part of the Farmers Aid fundraiser during the recent drought? 7. What is the value to young lives and the economic stimulus that flowed from 60 years of Youth Exchange that now involves 8-9000 students every year (pre or post COVID). A program that started in Australia that must be worth $100million+ in economic value each year around the world. 8. If every Rotarian in the past 100 years volunteered just 1 hour per week, cumulatively that sets a benchmark of 200 million hours of community impact. At $25 per hour, that is worth $5 billion over 100 years and counting 9. What was the value of Rotary urgently delivering 1 million face masks to emergency service workers during the recent bushfire season when supplies were exhausted? 10. Governments save $14,000 each year for every homeless person where Rotary helps find permanent accommodation. How many lives and futures have been saved along with huge savings? You tell me, has it been worth it? Can we create 100 examples of how Rotary has made a quantitative impact on society? It's part of our centenary legacy and a platform to add value for the next 100 years.

24.01.2022 Today Jake Kelder was inducted as our newest member of Rotary Club of Brisbane. Our District Governor, Neil Black was there to participate in the ceremony. Jake's first job is stepping in for our President Dan Adler next Monday, who will be away on annual leave, and Jake will be hosting the meeting as if he was President for the day. Should be very interesting to take part in his workshop which will be based around shaping our club for the future. Join us if you'd like to collaborate in the discussion. Welcome Jake and thank you DG Neil Black for kick starting your road show at The Brisbane Club.

22.01.2022 Rotary Club of Brisbane aims to be the next ‘Kickstarter’ in 2021, launching Sponsordea ‘Ideas for Humanity’. Rotary Club of Brisbane wants to inject positivity into our communities by launching a new grants project to help budding charities, startup NGO’s, and worthwhile entrepreneurs realise their dreams to bring to life ideas that will help the community. Want to enter? Apply here https://sponsordea.org

22.01.2022 POLIO The Sting In the Tale Guest speaker Suzanne MacKenzie gave an inspiring and surprising talk today on both her own journey to combat a debilitating disease and recent developments that require continued campaigning and education. Despite the near elimination of polio as an infectious disease, it continues to cause suffering as it becomes apparent that those who contracted polio up to 60 years ago, are now developing what is known as Late Effects of Polio (LEoP). ... Suzanne has spent many years speaking for Polio Australia but this recent development also needs advocacy as many young people are unaware of the polio story and many in the medical profession (as well as the general public) are unaware of LEoP. So despite a lifetime of discouragement and living with a considerable disability, Suzanne’s life achievements have been many and remarkable, and now she has started on a new chapter of informing people about this ongoing challenge of polio. Suzanne’s story of overcoming pronounced difficulties throughout her life to excel in a number of fields is a reminder of how important the PolioPlus program is It was an honour to have her at the club today.

22.01.2022 Rotary Club of Brisbane President, Dan Adler, said It’s all about great ideas for products and services that help people, the environment, anything and everything is eligible for assistance. If you’ve got one that could help your community and the people in it, by all means, get on the website and apply for a grant today. Whether you’re making soup for the homeless in your family kitchen or creating a plant nursery in your garage and brightening up your neighbourhood. Whatever your idea, if it’s a keeper, check out our website and get amongst it. Together we can make the world a better place. Interested applicants can apply here: https://sponsordea.org

22.01.2022 Got an idea that could help humanity? With grants worth thousands up for grabs, your idea for good could come to life, with Sponsordea. A Rotary Club of Brisbane initiative, Sponsordea can help your idea with mentors, money, and motivation. Apply today: https://sponsordea.org/

22.01.2022 GUEST SPEAKER: JULIE McDONALD OAM Olympic Medalist Monday 7 Sept from 12.30-2pm The Brisbane Club... Julie McDonald OAM held the Commonwealth record for the 800m Freestyle for 21 years, and still holds one of the top 6 times an Australian has ever produced. Julie is a dual Olympian competing in 1988 and 1992, a dual Commonwealth Games representative in 1986 and 1990, a dual Pan Pacific Championship representative in 1987 and 1989 and a dual World Championship participant in 1986 and 1991. Julie represented Australia in swimming in every Australian Team from 1986 until 1992, captaining two of these teams. Julie was the only Australian female to win an Olympic Medal in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, winning a Bronze medal in the 800 metres freestyle. We're honoured to have Julie come in for a chat with President Dan Adler to discuss what the shifting the Olympic Games from from 2020 to 2021 would be like for our Olympic athletes and how are they coping, aiming to stay in peak condition. If you'd like to join us for this Q&A discussion with our fellow Rotarians, please send us a private message so we can cater for numbers. It's going to be a very insightful chat with one of Australia's superstars of the swimming pool.

21.01.2022 Dear All, My thanks and appreciation for joining us on our lunch meeting during your hectic tight schedule. In case some of you might have forgotten me, my name is Chi-chicheery Keister and I am a member of the membership committee. I sat on the same table with some of you last week. I want to say a little bit about my experience and why I joined Rotary....Continue reading

20.01.2022 Founder of Breaking Free, James Peterson, says thank you to The Rotary Club of Brisbane for the continued support. James and his team of dedicated professionals have been focussed on helping High School students in year's 11 & 12, giving them tips and tactics on managing their feelings, stress and anxiety as they inch closer to graduation day. These tips and techniques in mindfulness has been in high demand since COVID-19 isolation and home schooling hit. Breaking Free has be...en invited back to 95% of all Gold Coast schools each year to talk to their students and James has dedicated his career to helping others. Please join us in helping Breaking Free make a big difference in the lives of our younger generation who will soon become our future leaders. We wish James and the team at breakingFree all the best and of course all the year 12 students that have had the hardest year of your lives. We send you our well wishes for a successful end to your High School years and the best of wellness and happiness in the years to come. Visit https://www.breakingfree.org.au for more details, or follow them on their instagram @breakingfreecharity and facebook breakingFree pages to follow their journey helping others. See more

20.01.2022 Two New Inductees and a Powerful Leadership Speaker Yesterday, Nick Bailey and Manesha Marambe were inducted as the newest members of Rotary Club of Brisbane in the presence of Rebecca Lawrie, our guest speaker. Nick and Manesha will be assisting with social media and the administrative committee with the impetus of providing fresh insights and ideas to the ongoing activities of the club. We would also like to thank our guest speaker, Rebecca Lawrie for sharing your stories, ...and for giving us an insight into what it must be like to lead a division/state leadership team of the largest locally owned media company in Australia (Channel Nine). We were privileged to hear your stories about the importance of mentors, women empowerment, resilience during and before COVID-19 and also brief insights into market dynamics and strategy as Director of Sales at Channel Nine Brisbane. Next week on Monday the 28th of September at 12:30 we look forward to hearing our next guest speaker Lachlan Furnell (CEO of Queensland Cricketers’ Club). We would be delighted to welcome you as our guest at The Brisbane Club or via Zoom. If you're interested to join, message us to learn more. Yours in Rotary service, Rotary Club of Brisbane.

19.01.2022 GUEST SPEAKER - THIS MON 14 SEPT 12.30-1.45pm REBECCA LAWRIE Director of Sales NINE Brisbane We are honoured to have Rebecca Lawrie join us this Monday The Brisbane Club to share her experience as COVID-19 hit, watching the world tune in to NINE NEWS for the latest updates, some industries pulling their booked media, only to bounce back to almost 100% of inventory sold due to their position in the market being the number 1 source of news as it broke.... Bec leads a high performing sales & strategy team spanning broadcast, digital, radio and publishing, providing innovative and effective solutions for clients. Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company with investments spanning television, video on demand, print, digital, and radio. Nine’s assets include the Nine Television Network, video on demand platform 9Now, talkback radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Australian Financial Review, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV and CarAdvice, subscription video platform Stan, and majority investments in Domain and Future Women Bec has a passion supporting women in the workplace, including women in leadership roles. Her experience in media & marketing, brand building, planning and execution is second to none. Please join us as our guest at The Rotary Club of Brisbane this coming Monday. RSVP via private message so we can cater for lunch numbers. Hope to see you there, for what will sure to be a riveting Q&A with our President Dan Adler.

18.01.2022 Tickets are now on sale for the Ballet International Gala! The Rotary Club of Brisbane is proud to support what is set to be the foremost ballet gala to ever come to Australia. Bringing together 10 world-class dancers from companies across the world for two nights only at Brisbane’s own South Bank Piazza. Five (5) dancers have already been announced, with five (5) more to come:... Lauren Lovette, principal of New York City Ballet, Julian MacKay, principal of San Francisco Ballet, Adamzhan Bahtiyar, principal of Astana Opera, Timofej Andrijashenko, principal of Teatro alla Scala, Nicoletta Manni, principal of Teatro alla Scalla. Visit www.balletinternationalgala.com/rotaryclubofbrisbane to get your tickets now! 10% of all proceeds are being provided to Roadie’s Retreat; a charity established to care for retiring roadies as they finish their careers with no retirement options following a career in entertainment, often resulting in homelessness and severe depression. Roadies’ retreat provides them with shelter and a caring community."

18.01.2022 NEW VENUE @qcclub @thegabbabrisbane - MON 28 SEPT 12.30-2pm GUEST SPEAKER: Lachlan Furnell CEO of Queensland Cricketers' Club Imagine being the leader of one of Queensland's oldest clubs, steeped in history, a location (The Gabba) that has had the glory days of cricket, and the Lions' three-peat flag winning era, and being responsible for giving the club a major image make over. Then the Lions AFL team lose their magic, then there's the ball tampering fiasco... things are not... pretty at the GABBA. Then something changes for the better... recently we've had two of the best seasons of Cricket, Big Bash and AFL! Then the COVID-19 shut all AFL down - OMG what next?... ONLY TO OPEN BACK UP AGAIN TO HOST THE AFL GRAND FINAL? Want to hear how the CEO of The Queensland Cricketers' Club navigated the treacherous waters to keep the doors open during these ups and downs, then up again? Then join us Monday 28 Sept at 12.30pm. Our President Dan Adler will be having a Q&A at The Queensland Cricketers’ Club @ The Gabba , and you are invited to participate in the discussion. Please let us know if you'd like to hear Lachlan Furnell's first hand decisions, and actions he and his team made to overcome adversity, just like the sporting clubs on the field, to keep the club alive during COVID-19, then shift into overdrive to thrive. It is truly one of the most amazing turnarounds in 2020 that you have to hear first hand. Hope to see you there!

18.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO BUY EARLY BIRD TICKETS! Ticket prices go up midnight Wed 13 Jan. Over 100 tickets already sold, click here to buy yours now: https://events.humanitix.com/centenary-gala 2021 is a year of celebration for Humanitarians in Australia and New Zealand because it marks the Centenary of Rotary in Australasia.... To mark this special anniversary, The Rotary Club of Brisbane is holding a gala evening of fellowship and dancing at the W Brisbane. Join us in celebrating this milestone with a canapé & bubbles welcome reception, a 3-hour sit down dinner and drinks package followed by dancing until 11pm. Stayers are invited to kick on at the WET Deck Bar and the hotel is also offering an attractive acommodation package for those who wish to decant themselves into a room afterwards. (PM for the code). The proceeds from ticket sales, auctions and raffles will be used to support Rotary International's Polio Plus program whose mission is to eradicate polio globally and the Jelly Beans initiative of Open Doors Youth Services, providing housing and mental health support services to LGBTIQ young people and their families in Queensland. Dress: Black Tie or Lounge Suit and equivalent evening attire for ladies. See you there for a fun night out, raising money for good causes.

17.01.2022 An important milestone in a decades-long struggle. https://rotary9600.org//african-region-declared-free-of-wi

14.01.2022 MONDAY 3RD AUG GUEST SPEAKER CONFIRMED - Join us @ The Rotary Club of Brisbane lunch. Doug Wright Founder of Never Give Up https://www.willnevergiveup.com ... Interested to hear Doug’s compelling story about resilience and never giving up? Then we invite you to join us for lunch in a fortnight’s time Monday 3 Aug, from 12.30pm The Brisbane Club. RESERVE THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY. RSVP President Dan Adler to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you there for what will be a very interesting Q&A discussion.

14.01.2022 Breaking Free has been in high demand since COVID-19 Isolation has made it even harder for high school seniors completing their final year.

12.01.2022 Rotary International do so many amazing things to help people around the world, and right now, more help is needed than ever before. But it’s the little things Rotary Clubs do in their local area, in grass roots, that all adds up to one big team effort. Today, like every day over the holiday period, Denise Schellbach and her team of merry friends and colleagues cooked a hot meal for those who are sleeping rough or in need of food. Denise has been doing this, helping St Joseph’s College ‘Terrace’, for 20 years now! We’re all happy to chip in to provide a BBQ beef and egg sandwich, with sauce and a smile to make these locals start their day in a better way. Well done to all the clubs around the world doing their bit to make a difference.

12.01.2022 NEW VENUE!!!!!!!!!! Queensland Cricketers' Club MON 28 SEPT GUEST SPEAKER: Lachlan Furnell... CEO of Queensland Cricketers’ Club Imagine being the leader of one of Queensland's oldest clubs, steeped in history, a location (The Gabba) that has had the glory days of cricket, and the Lions' three-peat flag winning era, and being responsible for giving the club a major image make over. Then the Lions AFL team lose their magic, then there's the ball tampering fiasco... things are not pretty at the GABBA. Then something changes for the better... recently we've had two of the best seasons of Cricket, Big Bash and AFL! Then the COVID-19 shut all AFL down - OMG what next?... ONLY TO OPEN BACK UP AGAIN TO HOST THE AFL GRAND FINAL? Want to hear how the CEO of The Queensland Cricketers' Club navigated the treacherous waters to keep the doors open during these ups and downs, then up again? Then join us Monday 28 Sept at 12.30pm AT THE QCC @The Gabba. Our President Dan Adler will be having a Q&A at our club, and you are invited to participate in the discussion. Please let us know if you'd like to hear Lachlan Furnell's first hand decisions, and actions he and his team made to overcome adversity, just like the sporting clubs on the field, to keep the club alive during COVID-19, then shift into overdrive to thrive. It is truly one of the most amazing turnarounds in 2020 that you have to hear first hand. Hope to see you there - AT THE QCC @ the GABBA!

11.01.2022 Please note that the meeting of Monday 24th August will now be held online via Zoom. Members will already have received the link in email. If you have not received the link and passcode, please message us and we'll send you the link and passcode.

11.01.2022 Today our guest speaker was Julie McDonald OAM. Thank you Julie for your time today, sharing your stories, and for giving us an insight into what it must be like for our Olympians who have given their life to be at the peak of their sport, physically and mentally, only to hear the Olympics have been postponed dude to COVID-19. Deciding does this extra year become an opportunity vs feeling victimised is an interesting subject, and something we can all take home and apply in ou...r everyday operations. We're so honoured and glad we were able to meet today in person and we wish you well in your efforts to connect people and help them perform their best. If you would like to be a guest at an upcoming Rotary Club of Brisbane lunch at The Brisbane Club, feel free to join us. They are on every Monday from 12.30 - 1.45pm at 241 Adelaide St the City.

11.01.2022 Today we were honoured to have District Governor Nominee Tim Keeler join us as a guest attendee. We were also privileged to witness the induction of our newest Rotarian, Beck Fillips. We would like to congratulate Beck on his induction into the club and we look forward to working on projects together. In conjunction with this, Club President Dan provided an update on RCoB's Sponsordea program. After receiving a very high number of high quality applications, the committee will now review the applications and decide which application will receive our support. For those of you who would like to join us for lunch as a guest attendee, please reach out to us, we would love to have you. Yours in Rotary service, RCoB

10.01.2022 Today we were privileged to experience the exceptional hospitality of the Queensland Cricketers Club (QCC). Blessed with a pristine view of the Gabba oval and delicious meals, we heard from the CEO of the QCC, Lachlan Furnell. In an eloquent Q&A with President Dan Adler, Lachlan's passion and resilience for the QCC throughout the pandemic was evident. Working in two industries- sport and hospitality- that took the full force of COVID everywhere in the world, the QCC was able ...to thrive under Lachlan's leadership. Perhaps the largest takeaway from his character, is that he views setbacks as opportunities. Although, he highlighted the support from his wife as another contributing factor to the club's success. The excellent service that Rotary received at the club was exemplary of Lachlan's ethic. The Rotary Club of Brisbane would like to thank Lachlan and the QCC for an excellent service. If you would like to hear from and have the opportunity to talk to inspiring speakers like Lachlan Furnell, join us each Monday for our weekly meetings (12:30-1:30 at the Brisbane Club).

10.01.2022 Rotary Club of Brisbane is on fire since 1 July, 2020. * 8 x new member applications in 3 mths * 4 x new inducted members * 70% increase in Facebook followers (over 1,000 now) * 3 x new chairs on the board... * Roles and responsibility succession planning in effect * New webmaster in training * New social media / eDM / website update process in place * 3 killer guest speakers per month * Hybrid meetings (zoom and in person in place) * Biggest initiative ever launched 'Rotaryship - grants for humanity' about to go live... with a long list of Tier 1 Mentorships available to help internships launch their ideas to help humanity and the community. And the list goes on... If you'd like to join the fastest growing Rotary Club in the district, contact our President Dan Adler. We'd love to invite you to attend a club lunch to see how we do it at The Brisbane Club, each Monday from 12.30pm to see if it's something you'd like to be a part of. In Rotary we Serve.

10.01.2022 Great Initiatives and Events Today’s meeting was spent discussing all the boundless opportunities and events that Brisbane Rotary is planning over the next few months. These include: Charity Golf days in Brisbane and Mundubbera... The annual city and country charity race day fundraiser The launch of Rotaryship: A campaign to engage active, young-minded entrepreneurs and help them to tackle the social problems they care about head-on. Eddie’s van: A breakfast for the homeless organised by RCoB Rotarian Denise Schellbach Next week on Monday the 28th of September at 12:30 we look forward to hearing our next guest speaker Lachlan Furnell (CEO of Queensland Cricketers’ Club). We would be delighted to welcome you as our guest at The Brisbane Club or via Zoom. If you’re interested in joining, message us to learn more. Yours in Rotary Service, The Rotary Club of Brisbane.

10.01.2022 GUEST SPEAKER - Sue MacKenzie MON 16 NOV- 12.30-1.45pm @ The Brisbane Club Join us this Monday to hear our special guest speaker, Sue MacKenzie, be interviewed by Chi-ChiCheery.... Sue contracted polio at age 2 in 1948 followed by 2 years in a Crippled Children’s Home in Auckland, NZ. She had many operations to alleviate the effects of polio on her right leg and wore a calliper until age 13 Despite her career choices being limited she had interesting and varied career roles, initially as a teacher and then into sales rising to television station Manager and finally to setting up and operating 2 retail stores. Over past 5yrs she has taken an active role in Polio Australia, speaking to many Rotary Clubs (approx. 20) and holding functions including Walk With Me (2), raising much needed funds ($50,000) and raising awareness of the needs of Post Polio people. This will be a very inspiring and interesting speech, certainly one not to miss! If you would like to attend as our guest to participate in the discussion with Sue, please private message our President Dan Adler so we can cater for numbers. We look forward to seeing you there!

09.01.2022 Merry Christmas to one and all. Thank you all for your support this year. And massive congratulations to Chi-chi for being elected as President in the 2022-2023 year when our club turns 100. The future of the club is looking bright. Have a safe and happy holidays. See you all February 1, 2021.

09.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS! Tickets close 12pm Tues 9 Feb 2021. Over 150 tickets already sold, click here to buy yours now: https://events.humanitix.com/centenary-gala 2021 is a year of celebration for Humanitarians in Australia and New Zealand because it marks the Centenary of Rotary in Australasia. To mark this special anniversary, The Rotary Club of Brisbane is holding a gala evening of fellowship and dancing at the W Brisbane. Join us in celebrating this milestone with a ...canapé & bubbles welcome reception, a 3-hour sit down dinner and drinks package followed by dancing until 11pm. Stayers are invited to kick on at the WET Deck Bar and the hotel is also offering an attractive acommodation package for those who wish to decant themselves into a room afterwards. (PM for the code). The proceeds from ticket sales, auctions and raffles will be used to support Rotary International's Polio Plus program whose mission is to eradicate polio globally and the Jelly Beans initiative of Open Doors Youth Services, providing housing and mental health support services to LGBTIQ young people and their families in Queensland. Dress: Black Tie or Lounge Suit and equivalent evening attire for ladies. See you there for a fun night out, raising money for good causes. See more

08.01.2022 Great idea for club projects.

08.01.2022 https://brisbanerotary.org.au//2019-2020-rotary-year-disru As a club we continued to punch well-above our numbers, participation levels, and average age. No matter ‘Projects Interruptus’ for the second half of the year, we strengthened projects from 2018 & 2019 (Kyeema, Outback Futures, Downs & West Community Outreach, Drought Appeals, Breaking Free, and Youngcare) with financial aid by standing on the shoulders of past RCoB Presidents and Members.

08.01.2022 Dear friends Many thanks for your assistance again to help me run Eddie’s Van. Some of my friends have helped me at the beginning 20 years ago and are still volunteering their time to assist, then going off to their workplace.... As I have said before, I cannot do it alone and without your help the Van wouldn’t operate over the long summer school holiday period. Today, because of the weather we had to operate under the roof of the WWII air-raid shelter for the second time this week and we had to disturb some of my customers who were sleeping. We must never forget the people who are less fortunate than ourselves and the growing mental health problems out in the community. Others rather than self I say always!!! Keep safe and healthy for 2021. Denise Schellbach.

07.01.2022 Tonight we’re conducting committee meetings to discuss the exciting new ideas and ventures that our club members are involved with. Every fortnight we meet after hours to attract new members who want to be involved yet can’t attend a lunch meeting. If you’d like to attend one of our after hour committee meetings, DM our President Dan Adler via LinkedIn. Love to collaborate with you on causes that make a difference in our community.

06.01.2022 As the year comes to a close, today reflected on many of the successes that the RCoB has made behind the scenes this year. As the fastest growing Rotary Club in Australia we are on track to reach many of our goals in terms of engagement from outside Rotary members. On an administrative level, the club has added new Chairs and roles to keep the club running smoothly. Congratulations to Angela Murphy, who was today given The Presidents Recognition Award for her outstanding contributions to "The Centenary Gala Ball" which will be on the 13th of February at the W Hotel. Without marketing tickets, we have already provisionally sold 80% of the available tickets We look forward to sharing more information about the Centenary ball in due course. Next week, we will

05.01.2022 Big thanks to the club members and 7 x guests who attended today’s meeting. Massive thanks to Morgan Elliott from Starling Financial for his Q&A. Very relevant topics and territories were covered. Morgan’s details are below if anyone needs help in the finance strategy or cash raising space. Morgan Elliott [email protected] 0435 086 493... See you all next week for another really inspiring speaker Doug Wright from Never Give Up. All the best in business till then.

05.01.2022 Chi-Chi the lighthouse keeper!

04.01.2022 As we near our 100th year serving our community, we've heard the feedback from our club members, and prospective members... in order to stay relevant and grow, we need to be relentless in our pursuit of diversity and renewal. Today's club meeting demonstrated our intention to listen and take action. We had the youngest members of our club taking responsibility for new initiatives. Our ladies of Rotary stole show, and our friend Ken from PNG shared his story and encouraged us ...to help him make a difference through educating their children in remote villages. It starts with one person that potentially can influence many. Do you want to make a difference? Join us at The Brisbane Club each Monday from 12.30-2pm. Fulfilment can only be achieved through contribution. In Rotary we serve.

03.01.2022 The very first call for applications went live on Wednesday, 11th November, 2020 and we're already receiving applications. Entries close on 28th January 2021, with a shortlist announced on the 1st February. Shortlisters would then be asked to pitch their idea in person to the Rotary Club of Brisbane board, like they do on the successful TV show ‘Shark Tank’. From there, should one idea be worthy, a winner will be awarded a grant. The process will then happen all over again in April 2021. Want to apply? Visit https://sponsordea.org

03.01.2022 Two old men are drinking at a bar, one says "Did you know that Lions have sex 10 to 15 times a day? The other fella said, bugger! I just joined Rotary".