Rotary Club Of Jimboomba Inc in Jimboomba, Queensland | Charitable organisation

Rotary Club Of Jimboomba Inc

Locality: Jimboomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 400 914 149

Address: 1 johanna st 4280 Jimboomba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.rotaryjimboomba.com.au

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23.01.2022 Most people have heard of Rotary Youth Exchange, the world’s biggest and best-known student cultural exchange program. But not everyone would know that it came ...about thanks to Australian Rotarians. Since it was conceived, Rotary Youth Exchange, or as it was once known, Rotary Student Exchange, has become one of Rotary’s most respected and valuable programs. The current Rotary Youth Exchange program had its genesis in an exchange between Australian Rotary clubs and clubs in Nebraska, US, back in 1959. The program’s ongoing success over the following years led to its official adoption worldwide in 1972. It started at an international assembly of Rotary governors, held at Lake Placid in the US in 1958. Harley Shaver, a past governor from Nebraska, asked many of those present to go home and consider a new idea of student exchange. This proposed exchange would enable students to spend a year in a different country, in a different culture, while going to school. Joe Bradbury, an incoming governor from District 280, Australia, accepted the challenge of an exchange between his district and the district in Nebraska, currently Rotary International District 5450. Joe asked two enthusiastic Rotarians, Peter Barnett, of Myrtleford Rotary and Clive Schliebs, of the Rotary Club of Wangaratta (@rotarywangaratta.org.au), now Rotary District 9790 (@rotary9790), to both develop the program’s rules and promote participation. The very first exchange was eventually held between District 280 and the district in Nebraska when, in January 1959, John Rogers, a 15-year-old student from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, arrived in Myrtleford. At the same time, two Australian students, Nick Rutherford and Norm Jordon, left District 280 for Scottsbluff and Grand Lake, Colorado. It was these first three Rotary Youth Exchange students who started what has now become an opportunity of a lifetime for so many others. Today, between 8000 and 9000 exchanges are arranged each year affording students from around 80 countries of the Rotary world the opportunity of a lifetime. Check out the full story in the September edition of Rotary Down Under. In mailboxes and inboxes now! Rotary Youth Exchange Australia #Rotary #RotaryYouthExchange #RotaryOpensOpportunities #DoingGood

23.01.2022 ICYMI! Recently our 2020 outbounder Jorja Bellis took over our Instagram account to share some of her experiences as an Rotary Youth Exchange Student in Osceo...la, Wisconsin, USA! Here are some highlights from Jorja's takeover: - how the strength of the bonds she has made with her two host families, and the support of her family at home, have helped her navigate the ups and downs of life on exchange during a pandemic. - the trips Jorja has managed to make despite the covid restrictions and Rotary trip cancellations, including a girls trip with some of her closest friends, spending a month in North Carolina, and going to Massachusetts to experience the infamous Salem Witch Museum! - getting thrown a surprise party for her 16th birthday. - experiencing her first Halloween party, thanksgiving, and American football games. - putting up a giant Christmas tree with her host family that needed a ladder to reach the top. - going snow tubing and walking on ice! (definitely not normal every day activities for a girl from the Gold Coast!). Jorja was only 15 when she headed off on her year-long exchange. Like all 2020 exchange students, she has faced many unexpected challenges being on the other side of the world during a pandemic, and we are just so proud of the positive attitude she has maintained, and the maturity she has shown in dealing with everything thrown her way. Welcome to the YEP family Jorja, and see you soon! Thank you to Jorja's sponsor club Rotary Club of Banora - Tweed, her host club the Rotary Club of St. Croix Falls WI - Taylor Falls MN, Rotary District 9640 and Rotary Youth Exchange Australia.

22.01.2022 Updated my photo to reflect that September 15th marked the 67th year of when I was struck down by polio in 1953....at age 10 months old....only 6 months before ...the Salk Vaccine was widely tested. I'm Blessed to have been born in the US with good medical care and the loving care of my Mom who did Sister Kenny's physical therapy on me. I'm Blessed to be in Rotary International who is working hard to eradicate wild polio worldwide. #EndPolioNow #ThisClose See more

22.01.2022 ICYMI Last week over on our Instagram, our 2020 outbounder Lily Taylor took us on a culinary, scenic, sporting, family, school and Rotary tour of her host cou...ntry Denmark! Lily shared many amazing insights with us of her experience being a Rotary Exchange Student in Denmark, but some of the highlights were: - visiting the Eiffel Tower - albeit a mini version at Lego Land after the Euro tour was cancelled due to covid - Enjoying the Danish birthday tradition of Kagemand, a birthday cake shaped like a person - Experiencing the changing of the leaves during the Danish autumn....something we miss out on here in Queensland. - animal spotting from her third host families home in Hjerm and seeing deer, fox and hares. But no wolf sightings....yet! - learning about a typical school day for Lily, and the fact that she is taking both latin and spanish classes....in danish! - hearing about the totally different experiences she's had living with her three very different host families Lily, we loved meeting your host families and school friends, learning about danish sporting obsessions, and getting a sneak peek at the places you've travelled despite covid (both mini and the real thing). We are so proud to see you wear the Rotary blazer with pride, and be a wonderful ambassador for Australia and Rotary District 9640. Thank you to Lily's sponsor clubs Rotary Club of Coomera Valley and Rotary Club of Coomera River for giving Lily this amazing opportunity, and thanks to Rotary District 9640 and Rotary Youth Exchange Australia. Next up with have our outbounder Kyah Anderson taking over from Minneapolis from 21 28 November over American thanksgiving! Make sure you're following us on Instagram to follow along, otherwise we'll do a wrap up post here on Facebook at the end of the week. https://www.instagram.com/rotaryyep9640/ #rotaryyouthexchange #RotaryConnectsTheWorld #rotaryyouthexchangeaustralia

21.01.2022 It wasn’t an easy start to life for young Mori woman Kriddles Roberts. Born into gang life, she experienced homelessness as a teenager on the streets of Sydney.... However, by the time she was appointed the youngest ever president of Waitakere Rotary (@www.rotarywaitakere.org.nz), Rotary District 9910, in July, Kriddles already had an established reach within the local community through her own charity, Unity In Our Community. Drawing on her passion for helping those in need, Kriddles is bringing together the two community-focused organisations for the benefit of the local people. As well as helping dozens of families in need with regular deliveries of food packs and clothing, UIOC holds free community events each year that showcase local artists, provide community services and education, and necessities to help those in need. Check out the full story in the September edition of Rotary Down Under. In mailboxes and inboxes now! #Rotary #RotaryOpensOpportunities #DoingGood

20.01.2022 Over the weekend some of our ROTEX/Rebounders 9640 got together on the GC for some Shabu Shabu hot pot and boules in the park Thanks to our ROTEX chair Guy ...Murphy for organising, and to Taylor, Alexander and Ruby for coming along. If you're a former exchange student from District 9640 or who now lives in District 9640, make sure you join the ROTEX Facebook group to hear about upcoming ROTEX get togethers (no blazers required.....most of the time ) - we'd love to reconnect! #ROTEX #ROTARYYOUTHEXCHANGE

18.01.2022 Another one of our intrepid Youth Exchange Students

18.01.2022 We have a new website up www.rotaryjimboomba.com.au You can now book in and enquire for our venue hire online. Buildings available in the Jimboomba Heritage Pre...cinct are: -Jimboomba Community and District Hall -Little Brown Church -Dorrington House This was presented today by Artifex Marketing Studio

18.01.2022 Since 1988, more than a million Rotarians have volunteered their time and resources to end polio. But eradicating polio is a complex job, and Rotary Internation...al can’t do it on its own. Meet our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) provide technical support, investigate outbreaks, manage vaccine distribution, and more: endpol.io/wpm See more

18.01.2022 This week we are super excited to have our 2020 outbounder Kyah Anderson taking over our Instagram account from Minneapolis, USA! Not just because it’s than...ksgiving, which means we’ll hopefully get some good turkey shots, but because Kyah has been thrown so many curve balls during her exchange year and we think it’s pretty amazing how she’s dealt with it all. Kyah is sponsored by Rotary Club of Currumbin Coolangatta Tweed Inc. You can follow along at @rotaryyep9640 or if you’re not on Instagram stay tuned for a round up at the end of the week! Take it away Kyah! #rotary #rotaryyouthexchange #rotaryyouthexchangestudent #rotaryyouthexchangeprogram #rotaryyouth #rotaryaustralia #rotary9640

18.01.2022 I think that might be Lindsey Sleeman

18.01.2022 Today we set another benchmark in making Rotary membership accessible to all. Congratulations to Surfers Sunrise Rotary in my District 9640 Australia for introd...ucing Rotary to my friends Natasha Price and Adam Sheppard. Both are champion wheelchair athletes. Natasha won Gold in Sunshine Coast and Auckland marathons and completed the Gold Coast marathon. Adam her Trainer, was a Rotary youth program alumni sponsored by Runway Bay Rotary in our district where he met a beautiful girl, who is his wife now. Rotary opens opportunities to those who look for opportunities! Anyone can join Rotary and make real good friends. Talk to us. www.rotary.org See more

18.01.2022 Dr. Tunji Funsho, chair of Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee, was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People for 2020. To learn about Funsho's ...leadership and work with Rotary members and partners to achieve the eradication of wild polio in the African region, read more: https://endpol.io/tftime See more

16.01.2022 After last Sunday excellent turnout we are doing again on Cars and Coffee on again .... Sunday 4th October 7.30 am till 10.30 am at Stationmaster House 100 Brisbane St Beaudesert ......... See Flyer for all the details ....... Share Share Share thanks everyone for your support

15.01.2022 Did you know we have 5 rebounders on our YEP9640 committee? And you can tell from the colour of our blazers that it’s been quite a few years... since some of us went on exchange! #blueblazersforever All 5 of us are now Rotarians in Rotary District 9640 evidence of how the seeds planted many years ago by rotary clubs investing in youth can have a long term benefit for Rotary International Left to right we have: Guy Murphy, outbounder to Canada 2000, member of Gold Coast Passport Rotary Club Kathryn Koch, outbounder to South Africa 1994, member of Rotary Burleigh Heads Zoe Ross, outbounder to Japan 1997, charter president of Rotary Club of Coomera River. Mindi Devine, outbounder to Canada 2008, member of Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise. John Campbell, outbounder to Denmark 1992, member of Rotary Burleigh Heads ... and a 26 x host parent!!! If there are other former exchange students out there who would like to get involved in YEP or Rotary again, we’d love you hear from you! Send us a DM and make sure you’re connected to us at ROTEX/Rebounders 9640 ....even if you weren't sponsored by 9640 but now reside on our district (like Kath!) #rotaryyouthexchange #rotary #rotaryconnectstheworld #rotary9640 #youthexchange

15.01.2022 For the 13th consecutive year, Rotary received Charity Navigator's highest rating: https://on.rotary.org/3nXN5yB Source : RI

13.01.2022 Year 9 Camp #hillscollege #aplacetobelong @campcooby

13.01.2022 Who’s Doing All This Good? Last year there were almost 6 million Aussies who donated their time in volunteering. That equates to 1 legend out of every 5 citizens. Additionally, 22% of these volunteers were aged under 30! There’s certainly something to be said for young whippersnappers.

13.01.2022 Innovation has no limits! This week my District Coach Prof. Michael Irving and I launched the provisional Rotary Club of Gold Coast Corporate at the Gold Coast ...Corporate Centre in Australia. This 16- story iconic landmark building in Gold Coast’s premier office precinct is home to 40 International and National companies. The first information night organized by dynamic duo Anna Morgan from Evolve Legal and Derek Finch from Ramsden Law attracted 12 enthusiastic corporate managers from 8 companies including KPMG, Ramsden Law, Evolve Law, Rise Legal, Glowing Green Consultants, Positive Dynamics, PKF Accounting eager to join Rotary and connect with the local community. This new style club is positioned to attract managers and directors of the corporate sector based around this premier office complex to welcome 25 new members to Rotary before this Christmas. Rotary opens opportunities. www.rotary.org Please Tag yourself. See more

13.01.2022 The Rochester Deaf Rotary (RDR) Club is the first of its kind to be run by the deaf, for the deaf. They promote the life, welfare, and education of deaf and har...d-of-hearing people of all ages through direct service while also advancing deaf awareness in their community and around the world. Learn more at www.deafrotary.org #SignLanguagesDay

12.01.2022 Could be Mick Bayley dog

11.01.2022 Rotary clubs in Australia and New Zealand have contributed to the largest-ever Rotary Foundation Grant to fund vital healthcare equipment on the world’s largest... purpose-built NGO hospital ship, operated by Mercy Ships. The ‘Global Mercy’ launches in 2021 and will double the NGO’s healthcare impact throughout West Africa by providing six surgical specialities, as well as training for local healthcare workers. Money donated by Craig Brodey, of Lane Cove Rotary, Rotary District 9685, together with contributions from New Zealand’s Rotary Club of Morrinsville - District 9930 Inc, Rotary District 9930 Central North Island New Zealand, forms part of the 2020 Rotary Foundation global grant of US$1.125 million, helping outfit six operating theatres, three infection isolation rooms, six wards, and an intensive care unit on board the Global Mercy. Worldwide, two out of three people could not access surgery when they need it pre-COVID-19. More than 18 million people were dying unnecessarily from conditions that could have been treated by surgery because they could not afford it, could not access it, or it was simply not available in their country at any time. In 2020 this need has escalated. During the 50-year lifespan of the ‘Global Mercy’, it is estimated more than 150,000 people will be transformed through free essential surgery. The addition of the new hospital ship will enable Mercy Ships to reach more people in need and train more local healthcare professionals, while leaving a sustainable, lasting healthcare legacy. Read the full story in the November edition of Rotary Down Under. In mailboxes and inboxes now! Mercy Ships NZ Mercy Ships Australia Rotary International #RotaryOpensOpportunities #TheRotaryFoundation #DoingGood

09.01.2022 Great information on Polio eradication

09.01.2022 Rotarian Garry Begley gave a talk last night on Rotary International 's fight against Polio. Rotary along with the organisations listed below have brought this terrible disease to a point where we can eradicate the disease. But we shouldnt let up yet Since 1988, we've seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. For more than three years, we've seen wild polio cases in only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan.... For more info head to https://www.endpolio.org/

08.01.2022 Merry Maikee Christmas

07.01.2022 Jimboomba Rotary is down at rotary park Free sausage sizzle w drinks available to celebrate Optus opening up a store in Jimboomba

04.01.2022 Whoever said Denmark is flat has obviously never been on a Rotary mountain biking camp like our current outbounder Lily! Recently Lily joined a group of Ro...tary exchange students for 10 days of mountain biking through different parts of Denmark. She says: "It was great to go out and explore Denmark's nature from a different perspective. I had lots of fun seeing the other exchange students again, and also was lucky enough to be able to go up to Skagen, the tip of Denmark." Lily is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Coomera Valley and Rotary Club of Coomera River and is in Holsteboro, Denmark. #rotaryyouthexchange #exchangestudent #rotary

02.01.2022 Did you know that Matthew McConaughey was an exchange student to the Rotary Club of Toukley in Australia in 1988? In his new memoir "Greenlights', Matthew share...s stories and adventures from the diaries he's kept since he was 15, and he promises to share some 'darn good yarns' in the book including his 'revelatory journey to Australia'. That sounds like a true exchange student experience! For anyone interested in getting the scoop (and a night in with Matthew McConaughey!), you can hear him share stories from the book during this livestream event on 21 October. Details here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx #rotaryyouthexchange #ROTEX

02.01.2022 Rotary member Dr. Tunji Funsho named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to all our award recipients at Friday nights Sports Award Night. #hillscollege #educatingglobalcitizens #sportsawards #aplacetobelong

01.01.2022 It's a day of celebration. Today we in Rotary District 9640 Australia reached a net +100 membership growth since 1st July 2020. We set new Benchmarks. Our lar...gest growth came from females and under 40s joining our 55 clubs. 35.25% of our 1277 members or 450 are females. 8% or 102 of our total membership are young men & women under 40 years! Congratulations to my team of brave club Presidents for making Rotary memorable, fun, innovative, accessible, inclusive, diverse and purposeful. Here's a glimpse into our amazing Rotary moments of the past 150 days in Rotary District 9640. Join Rotary and bring your purpose to life. www.rotary.org