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Rotary News Feed
The 2025 Rotary International Convention promises excitement and insight

The gathering in Calgary, Canada will deliver inspiration in a spectacular

Italian selected as next Rotary International President

Francesco Arezzo will become the third Italian to lead the global membership service organization.

Francesco Arezzo of Italy selected to be 2025-26 Rotary International President

The Board conducted a special session following the unexpected resignation of RI President-elect Mário César Martins de Camargo on 8 June. Based on RI code and policies, the Board selected the new president-elect from a pool of candidates who were considered by the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in August 2023.

From e-waste to empowerment

How a Rotary initiative turns old computers into new opportunities

Rotary projects around the globe June 2025

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Italy, Uganda, and Taiwan.

Rotary helping you transition to work
Here is a link to the complete WorkLife booklet developed by Alex Rotary as a mentoring guide to anyone starting work for the first time. (Also not a bad read for anyone going back into the workforce who would like a bit of inspiration and advice. 
 
We've also found that local businesses use it as a friendly support for their employees to help discussions along on the importance of work, (and how to be happy at work while making the boss happy!!)
 
 
Blue Card Connections
2025 Solstice Swim 
 
 
Click Here to see how you went today ,,,,..
 

RESULTS FOR THE ICONIC SUNNYCOAST SOLSTICE SWIM 

Thank you all swimmers, sponsors, supporters, for making our 8th Solstice swim such an enjoyable Sunday Morning. Stay tuned for photo's and look out for us on Channel 7 News tonight. 

 
 
  • Iconic Sunshine Coast Community Swim
  • 500m dash, 1km, 3km and 5km swim distances 
  • Swim inside bathing reserve - fully chaperoned by Alex Lifesavers
  • Anklets and instant GPS timing by Multisport, rolling wave starts
  • All swimmers receive swim cap, fruit, water
  • Free cancellation up to day before swim
  • Ample parking
 
Register here
 
Gear storage available adjacent to the registration desks
 
Race times:
  • 5km – 8.10am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing
      8.20 am - race starts
  • 500m – 8.25am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing
        8.35 am - race starts
  • 3km – 8.40am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing 
      8.50 am - race starts
  • 1km – 8.55am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing
      9.05 am - race starts
 

Welcome to the Rotary Club

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Alexandra Headland

2025 Solstice Swim 
 
 
Click Here to see how you went today ,,,,..
 

RESULTS FOR THE ICONIC SUNNYCOAST SOLSTICE SWIM 

Thank you all swimmers, sponsors, supporters, for making our 8th Solstice swim such an enjoyable Sunday Morning. Stay tuned for photo's and look out for us on Channel 7 News tonight. 

 
 
  • Iconic Sunshine Coast Community Swim
  • 500m dash, 1km, 3km and 5km swim distances 
  • Swim inside bathing reserve - fully chaperoned by Alex Lifesavers
  • Anklets and instant GPS timing by Multisport, rolling wave starts
  • All swimmers receive swim cap, fruit, water
  • Free cancellation up to day before swim
  • Ample parking
 
Register here
 
Gear storage available adjacent to the registration desks
 
Race times:
  • 5km – 8.10am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing
      8.20 am - race starts
  • 500m – 8.25am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing
        8.35 am - race starts
  • 3km – 8.40am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing 
      8.50 am - race starts
  • 1km – 8.55am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing
      9.05 am - race starts
 
Club News
Naomi receives well deserved recognition

Naomi received Paul Harris Award with family in attendance

Our amazing Naomi was surprised (stunned really) to receive Paul Harris award from the club fr her fantastic support to the Sunshine Coast Community at our breakfast meeting with Jim and Christine in attendance. Karma.
 

Speak Up now - Local DV initiative working wonders

Val and Cheryl from Speak Up Now – Stop Domestic Violence group were guest speakers on Wednesday and were inspirational in the relating to teh club yje many initiatives they had developed across the Sunshine Coast hinterland to prevent Domestic Violence.
 
"Talk about "respect" to the kids, that's the key" said Val and that helps break the cycle. So they team has been developing school programs from prep to Grade 5/6 and 11/12 from kite making and discussion groups. The older generation also figure in their activities with programs to address elder abuse ad the like. 

Speak Up Now believes all fathers, grandfathers, and senior men have a unique opportunity to stand up against abuse, support survivors, and foster meaningful change.

By offering protection, advocacy, and education, they contribute to a future where every woman is safe, heard, and free from harm.
 
Solstice Swim News

Is the SunnyCoast Solstice Swim going Nude?

This ABC news report has raised eyebrows at the Alex Rotary Club, whose 8th Solstice Swim is on Sunday 22nd June at Alex Head SLSC.

Nude solstice swims are part of a growing travel trend known as "noctourism" that's injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into Australia's economy each year.” (ABC news 17th May) 

Is it being considered for this years swim? 

 

 

The Tasmanian Solstice attracts over one thousand folk who take a very short, very quick dip, every year in their birthday suits.

“We are aware of the popularity of nude solstice swimming in Australia, and we have considered (very briefly) approaching the council. ” Alex Rotary commented. “Some members are very keen on the idea - it will raise more help for the local community.” 

“As the Sunshine Coast is a lot warmer, everything would be bigger, for the swimmers, crowds etc. I think its a great idea.” A cheeky beach swimmer commented.

Follow developments here SunnyCoast Solstice Swim

Pride of Workmanship Gala Dinner

Pride of Workmanship Awards

Great to see a full house at the Alex SLSC restaurant for this years Pride of Workmanship awards.
 
There was a few surprises on the night, including a Paul Harris award for our long suffering Bunnings supremo Craig, and a warm welcome for Ian Brown, past adjudicator at The Surf Show and Shine Kombi show from Cricks VW and great to see Bill and Melissa joining the club for a celebration of their staff.
 
The winners...
 
 
We welcomed Bill and Melissa from Care Outreach..
 
..and Dean and Ian from Cricks VW...
 
 
...and our mates from IFYS were well represented with Sarah and corporate member Tanya and team
 
 
Craig receives his surprise Paul Harris...btw he seems to have attracted a few admirers in Megan, Jo-Anne, Monique and Michelle. laugh
 
 
 
Well done everyone who received an award, and big thanks to those who arranged the evening and Alex SLSC for putting on a great evening. 
 
Rotary Saving lives on the road

RYDA team supports road safety experts saving lives

On a (surprisingly) dry Tuesday, these volunteers,  led by Graham, supported the Rotary RYDA program at Nambour. Two schools attended, Mathew Flinders, and Burnside. Its a brilliant program that will save many accidents, injuries and deaths by engaging young people with the right tools to make good choices when they are on the road. 
 
Well done also to presenters, who include the QPS, Drive examiners, psychologists and one lady who spoke about her very serious road accident when she was in Grade 12. Very powerful messages to the kids. 
 
Here's the team ....Graham, Sandra, Megan, Graeme, Jon, Sandra,  John, Doug and Greg  ...well done everybody, and BIG thanks to the RSE experts, and of course Ken Mills Toyota for supplying the demo vehicle. 
 
...and special mention to Graeme, who resumed his Principal's role for a short while to address the 200 kids. Goodonya Graeme, hasn't lost his touch. ...as you can see below..
 
 
 
 
Club Helps Out with Donation to Flood Relief
Like most Queenslanders,  Alex Rotarians have been saddened to see the flooding catastrophe affecting the outback. So we were really please to donate $2,000 towards the flood relief fund established by Rotary District. 
 
But wait, there's more !! When member Les found out about this, he chipped in another $500. Rounding up the total donation to $2,500. 
 
Good onya Les, that is just fantastic, and very generous of you.yes
 
 
That's the great thing about belonging to this club, while at the moment we are busy raising funds for our annual fundraiser to help the Sunshine Coast, we rise to the need when we can see funds are "going to make a difference". 
 
And wasn't it very telling when Bill and Melissa from Care Outreach thanked the club for the clubs donation, Bill mentioned that he is seeing a LOT more folks on the coast (not outback) availing themselves of Care Outreach's support. Much more so than in previous years. 
 
So well done all members, and a BIG special thanks to Les for adding to the pot, which will go to family support in the flooded area. 
 
Urban Garden gets a helping hand from Alex Rotary 
We had 2 guests join us this morning to discuss Homelessness on the Sunshine Coast - Michael Chittiick and Chris Cooper. It is a major problem on the coast with the number of homeless on the increase.
 
While difficult to have actual numbers the estimate is 1,378 people homeless of which 202 are aged between 12-24 which is a terrible statistic. They provided some good news in that there is hope of Sleepbus being resurrected after its recent demise.
 
It was great to meet some of the team from Urban Garden on Friday at Bunnings. Craig had been in touch with Simon prior to Christmas but it wasn't till now that the club was able to show its support for the great work this NFP does in teh community and in turn supporting the Maroochy Neighbourhood centre. 
 
It was coincidental that Michael and Chris , Sleepbus volunteers were present as guest speakers.
 
They were most appreciative of our Christmas Sleepbus donation, albeit the company is in a bit of bother we received from very, very, welcome news that steps are being taken to resurrect this great community cause.
 
We are looking forward to Simon from Sleepbus talking to the club, and meanwhile your club will be making a donation to the Urban Garden at the Maroochydore centre to show our support for the great team of volunteers.
 
Here's the afternoon shift - front of office Meghan, with Chloe, Catherine and Yoku with head chef Graeme, and dogsbody John in the background.  
 
 
 
Michael and Chris..
 
 
Well done girls, and boys. 
 
...and don't forget this Wednesday there is a Mothers Day drive in support of Care Outreach...
Youth Science Forum - changing young lives

Inspiring New Scientists

 
A few months ago Sarah and Maddie spoke to the club about their aspirations is attending the National Youth Science Forum in Brisbane. At that time they were very impressive young students who had a passion for Science and a curiosity about what was going on in the scientific world around them.
 
Today, Maddie and Sarah spoke to the club about their experiences at the Science Forum held in Brisbane. 
 
 
It's fair to say that they were blown away by the overall 9-day experience, from visits to Forensic labs, Computer labs, Robotic labs and state of teh art medical labs. From the pics you can see the group from all over Australia who attended the forum, and who met various leaders in their fields in Brisbane. 
 
Maddie and Sarah were put up at UQ Kings College Halls of residence which added to the experience of future student life. 
 
Thank you Maddie and Sarah for your talk today, Alex Rotary is delighted to have sponsored you to go to NYSF and look forward to hearing about your journey ahead in the scientific field.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Who helps our club to "make a difference"??
Here's some of the amazing folks who help us with our community fundraising. ..
 
The Sunshine Coast is blessed with businesses small and large who want to give back to folks "doing it tough" and we would love to hear you if you are already supporting a local cause (we maybe can help) or of you are looking for cause to support.
 
We generally support Sunshine Coast VOLUNTEER organisations who have some amazing locals just looking for a hand up with their project activities. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Who we've helped...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Rotary / USC Community Fund
 
 
 
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