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

This week has been over shadowed by the disaster in Nepal and our thoughts go out to Ratna
and his friends and family members that were swept up in the catastrophe. Ably led by
Lindsay Rock we have been in touch with Ratna who has requested permission to collect
donations under the current RAWCS project that we have with him for education, safe
drinking water, health and hygiene efforts. Lindsay is going to talk to Ratna again and

RAWCS on Monday which will give us a clear way forward.
Apart from that I've had a busy week with Coastguard and house guests. Now that the
weather is improving I'm hoping some of the radio operators will come back from leave and
help relieve the workload which has been significant, not helped by what looks like futile
dredging works at the mouth of the river.

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Don't forget the Nurture Festival on Saturday 5 September, if you can help please contact
Syd - he is still looking for volunteers.

Next Club Meeting

The next Club meeting 31 Aug 2026
Our next club meeting will be held at the Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The guest speaker will be
Sonja Macfarlane who will be talking on Her story of resilience .

We will hear Sonja Macfarlane's inspiring story of resilience, courage and overcoming
adversity. We will also celebrate the induction of our newest member, Star Bright, as we
officially welcome her to Mooloolaba Rotary. Let's make this a Partners Night! Bring your
partner along and join us for what promises to be a very special evening of inspiration,
celebration and Rotary fellowship.

Our Exchange Students

Poppi is having a wonderful time in Brazil and is currently with her third host family. She is
visiting Santa Catarina this week and looking forward to time at the theme park. She made
lots of amazing friends, is swimming, running and going to the gym regularly.