On our visit to the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens we saw a well branded shelter called the Rotary Education Pavilion and later “googled” it to find out more. Below is a very short extract of the Education Programs purpose.
“The Botanic Gardens Education Program offers interactive outdoor learning experiences and is curriculum aligned.
Topics range from exploring the Sensory Gardens to understanding the importance of biodiversity.
Themes include:
- indigenous perspectives
- conservation
- interdependence
- biodiversity
- sustainability.
It caters for class sizes of between 25 and 30 students (with teacher supervision), the program is free.
It is developed and delivered by the experienced environmental scientists and educators from
Natura Pacific.
Students can interact with our:
- natural flora and fauna
- environment and heritage.
The program is developed to inspire a lifelong love of our environment, where students actively seek to learn about, and care for it.”
Faye Powell
Next meeting: Club Visit to Reposit Power
Get in early, as next Thursday, 27 July. we are going green and visiting Reposit Power, located at unit 17/2 Yallourn Street, Fyshwick. We will meet out the front of the office at 5.15 pm for a 5.30 pm start.
Reposit Power supplies solar panels and battery systems and has a unique offering in the market. Their head engineer, Mark McNulty, will show us around their business, where we will see some of the very latest technology in the field.
He will explain what their unique business offers and Mark will tell us about the benefits of going to an all-electric home. He will also give us an update on what incentive schemes are on offer, to rid our homes of fossil fuel guzzling appliances.
There will be a small charge of $10.00 per head (paid by card on the night) to cover the cost of drinks and sandwiches after our tour.
If you have been considering going solar, but didn’t know where to start or it all seems too hard, then this is the ideal opportunity to come along and learn about Solar Power.
If you are concerned about our environment then do not miss this event, Invite your friends, family members and neighbours.
Please ensure you accept or decline this invitation by 11.00 am Tuesday 25th July 2023.
Ross Brown
Duty Roster
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Date
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27 July
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3 August
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10 August
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17 August
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Door
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Informal meeting
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Ross Brown
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Zoom
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Ross Brown
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Open meeting; introduce President; and Toast to Rotary
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Informal meeting
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Michael Rabey
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Faye Powell
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Stephen McMillan
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Thank speaker and write up for Bulletin
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Informal meeting
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Russell Dew
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Juris Jakovics
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Astrida Upitis
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If you are not able to perform your allocated duty, please arrange a replacement and advise Acting President Bill. Please advise Stephen of any planned absences to avoid being rostered on while away.
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