Events

Club Meeting with two speakers (Rotarian Des Lacey and Noel Grummitt) offering insight to their passion of bee keeping. Sure to be an interesting topic. 

Parkwood Rotary is fortunate to have attracted two previous Rotary Members (Peter Richards nad Annie Dorrian) into our membership. President Margaret will formally induct both members at this meeting. Invitations extended to DG Andy and AG Shiela. An invition also extended to our Local division 7 Councilor Ryan Bayldon Lumsden to seek an update on plans for Abbott Park and to ascertain where Parkwood could direct its Community Service activities in support of this project.

A social gathering at the Black Hops Micro Brewery located on Pine Ridge Road. An opportunity to invite Honoray Members, Past members and potential members to this casual but interesting evening. A partners event and sure to be memorable. More details re cost food options to follow.

Operate sell sausages  and drinks at Bunnings Arundel in accordanace with Covid guidelines. 

Board Meeting March 2021 combined with 2021/2022 board. Agenda Items No Later Than March 13th.

Regular Club Meeting with update on Muravah Foundation by Bob Murray. Cheque presntaion Parkwood Rotary to Muravah in the amount of $4K

Club Meeting with Guest speaker Jane Loxton topic Domestic Violence.

Club Visit Coomera Valley Rotary club. Join members in this visit to another Rotary Club. See first hand alternate meeting protocols and extend our networking opportunities. Please note this meeting replaces our normal Tuesday meeting for this week. 

Club Meeting with Jason Taghaode as guest Speaker. Jason has just returned from a three year assignment in Washington DC with his family on behalf of the Australian Governent in a services role. An opportunity too hear of the challenges and differing lifestyles between Australia and USA. Having also endured the past twelve months with Covid and the Presidential Election I'm sure his story will an eye opener.

A club favourite returns for 2021. An opportunity to clear unwanted items at this club trash and treasure auction. Invitations extended to other Rotary Clubs in our cluster, family and friends to join in this fun night whilst raising funds for our admin account. Rotarians Mark Kent, Debbie Frugtniet and Hilli Reaburn will champion and host this event. 

Rotary Celebrates 100 years in Australia 2021. Parkwood Rotary will have the opportunity to progress the movement of the official Baton on Friday April 16th from Landsdown Bridge to the Rotary Chapel located on the Broadwater. President Margaret has decided that Parkwood will move the Baton via water for this leg eg Kayak Canoe or SUP. A challenge that Parkwood Members will embrace after all its novel and is sure to get some media coverage. The baton relay is to conclude at an event involving all Gold Coast Rotarains at Cascade Gardens Broadbeach in the evening. Further information re timing etc will be issued closer to the event. 

Theresa and Dale Jepson having recently upgraded their Tennis Court are hosting our Rotary Club. Dust of the racket sand shoes and pull out those professional serves. Cost food and drink options TBA. Partners evening off course. 

President Elect David Bisiker will host this meeting with the aim of developing our Goals for the 2021/2022 Rotary year. This will be a follow on from PETS training and the finalisation of goals recorded in my Rotary. Please prepare in advance ensuring your ideas and special projects are captured. Remember its our Club the elected President is only there to direct and ensure compliance.

Join your fellow Rotarians for a social gathering with a Starwars theme "May the Force be With You". Competetion in the costume department I'm told will be fierce so think ahead and start preparation NOW!!!!!. Sure to be a fun night and one to fill up the FB and photo collage. Grandkids are most welcome.

Lend Laese the owner and operator of Lindfield Gardens Helensvale are partnering with Parkwood Rotary in a community engagement event. Lend Lease will supply a BBQ evening meal and refreshments. The club will also quailfy for a $500 visa card. Enjoy fellow Rotarians in this vocational visit. Leran about options in our Senior retirement years

A Club Favourite Event returns. Rotarian Julie Musty will be organising the GWCD event for the weekend May 14th friday night dinner, 15th Saturday Dinner and 16th Sunday Lunch. Monies raised going to Polio. $50 per couple. Express your interest in hosting and consider which event as an attendee you wish to nominate. Julie will circulate further info closer to the date. SAVE THE DATE!!!

Club Meeting with guest speakers from Narimans Beauty salon. Sure to be of interest too all our Rotarians. 

"SAVE THE DATE" most importnat day on our Rotary calendar Presidential Change Over. Acknowledge and thank President Margaret for your stewardship during 2020/2021 and to welcome President David Bisiker for his Rotary yaer. Venue time and format further info to follow.