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THE ROTARY CLUB
OF
MOOLOOLABA INC,
53rd Year - Volume 53
22 Jun 2026
Website www.mooloolabarotary.org
facebook.com/RotaryMooloolaba
President Sandra Harrington

A huge thank you to everyone for the support given to me during my year as President with
special thanks to Committee Directors and Harry as Secretary and John as Treasurer. Your
support, friendship, energy and insights have been greatly appreciated.

During the year I was pleased to induct five new members and so maintain our membership
numbers. I was disappointed that the Sunshine Coast Provisional Rotaract found it was
unable to maintain interest. My contact with the Youth Exchange program has been
rewarding with Maddi and Poppi keeping in touch from Brazil and Pelle joining on
occasions for Rotary meals and events. I was honoured to represent the Club at the District
Conference and the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards with Pelle. I now look forward to
Romy arriving next month from Austria. Sincere thanks to host families and Immanuel
Lutheran College

This year saw a change in dinner arrangements which proved popular and offered
opportunities for fellowship. We also welcomed visiting Rotarians to our meetings from
South Australia, Melbourne and England as well as being joined by Caloundra Pacific
Rotary Club. Many interesting guest speakers were organised thanks to Shannon and
Barefoot Bowls organised by Paul gave some members an opportunity to shine.

Social activities were a pleasant experience for everyone with BBQs at Ballingers and
Sportons, a Nepalese dinner provided by Ratna at Vicki's, luncheon at Maroochydore SHS
and Christmas breakup lunch at the Loose Goose. We also recently had a wonderful time at
Bunya Mountains. Vocational visits included HELIMOD and the Sunshine Coast Events
Centre in Caloundra.

Youth activities continued to be busy with Interact and Early Act continuing to be active.
The Interact changeover dinner and Interact Conference at Kawana Waters State College,
were highlights of the year. The Rotarians and teachers who support these groups are to be
congratulated for their commitment.
Other Youth Activities which continue to be supported by committed Mooloolaba Rotarians
are RYDA, The Seniors Christmas Lunch, STEMM, Equine Therapy, Telling Stories, Peace
Pole at Mooloolaba State School and Mock Interviews at Maroochydore SHS.

Fund raising activities this year included Lift the Lid Walk and the Christmas Raffle.
Beneficiaries of the funds were Australia Rotary Health, Surf for Kids and Urban Angels.
Grants from the Council and donations from many organisations have made many of our
activities possible. As well as fund raising we have also offered hands-on assistance to
organisations such as CAYAC with bread deliveries, car parking at Immanuel Lutheran
Frehlingsfest, car parking at the Nambour Garden Show, Nurture Festival, endEd parking,
Australian Day Citizen Ceremony, RAWCs warehouse. We also supported events being held
by Coast Guards Open Day, Nambour Rotary at the Show, Alexandra Headlands Surf Show
and Shine, Winter Solstice Swim and The Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre. At an