ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia. Service Above Self

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1 THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia 1955 District: 9640 Chartered 20 th August, Nov 2013 Charter No: 6069 wwwsouthportaustraliarotaryorg Volume No Club No: Service Above Self RI President President Lambert Wang DG Tony Heading Ron Burton 19 November ROSTER ROSTER 26 November Attend Hugh S Treas Greg D Rotator November 19 1

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE We had 26 members attending our Annual general Meeting which is a very good number We voted in the new board for 2014/15 and is looking forward to another successful year under current President Elect Michele Wachter We will be planning a relief for the Philippines Super Typhoon Crisis and will follow up on the Indonesian Orphan Project We hope to have all the document from Bill Bonner and enter into an electronic database Next week we will be at the Courthouse Hotel for a joint meeting with our Rotaract Club I look forward to welcoming all of you again Lambert Wang TREASURER S REPORT Merv Powell NOTE: All members who fail to send in an apology for non-attendance will be charged as per our club policy, which was agreed by all members at previous club assemblies Billy $6950 Fines $6620 Attendance 26 Members, 1 Partner, Total 27 Rotary Carousel Funds Year 1/7/13 to 30/6/14 Weekending Weekly Qtrly YTD $ $ $ 10/11/2013 3, , , st Qtr 23, nd Qtr 16, rd Qtr - 4th Qtr YTD $ 39,88975 ALMONER BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 22 Nov Anthony H 22 Nov Greg and Sue D 24 Nov Beth D ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 22 Nov Sue D ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST ROTARY GRACE Oh Lord and giver of all good We thank Thee for our daily food May Rotary friends and Rotary ways Help us to serve thee all our days SCRIBE REPORT TUESDAY OCTOBER FOUR WAY TEST 1 Is it the truth? 2 Is it fair to all concerned? 3 Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4 Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Rotator November 19 2

3 Scribe Report for Southport Rotary Club Meeting 12 th November 2013 Chair Marion Jones opened the meeting with Rotary Grace and the Loyal Toast David Randall proposed the International toast to the Rotary Club of Makati of District 3830 in the Philippines President Lambert welcomed Jenny Hobart Reports: Bill Connelly; Reminded everyone that next week our meeting will be held with the Rotoractors at the Court House Meals need to be selected by Thursday Bill advised he will have move details regarding the Coomera Valley Club joint meeting next week Gold Coast Little Theatre has offered a discount for group bookings to see Don t just lie there- say something David Randall; Advised there is a full house for the Race Day, he also thanked everyone for their support David also advised the club that the club will be sending 1 student to RYTS and 3 Participants to RYLA Don Dinneen; Reminded everyone of the Rotary Xmas Cakes & Puddings that are available for purchase Funds raised go to District and Foundations Jenny Hobart; Extended and invitation to all members to who wish to join the Rotary Anne s on a Boat Cruise on Thursday includes morning tea Cost $1800 all welcome Peter Overell; There are spots on the Carousel Roster that need to be covered on the 23 rd November, please contact Peter if you are available to help out Peter asked all members to think about helping or finding someone to help out as there are very few members helping out Secretary s Report; 26 Members and 1 Guest Graham reminded all members of the International Conference to be held in Sydney June Early bird closes December 15 th 2013 Graham also asked members to think about contributing to Every Rotarian Every Year & Polio Sergeant Andrew Middleton extracted fines from a number of members such as; Hugh for his female rental car, Don as Gail and Don will be celebrating their 50 th Wedding Anniversary on the 16 th, President Lambert for missing the Board meeting last night, Graham Cooper as it was his Birthday today Michael for his return even though Michael has done 15 club visits and 4 shifts on the Carousel since his last attendance on the 14 th October Cross fines followed, Michael fined Tony S for having a Dynamic son who was also a Rotarian and recently raised funds for Polio Plus with a BBQ at his home; Michael followed this with a challenge to all members who haven t donated to Polio Plus to do so David fined Andrew for not fining him as it was the first time in 17 years he wasn t given a fine, Graham C fined everyone who wasn t celebrating a Birthday today and Graham J fined Neil R and Peter H for suggesting their golf clubs be used in their hospital rehabilitation program Heads and Tails; Gary Wachter Raffle; Bill Connelly President Lambert Adjourned the Weekly meeting and Opened the Annual General Meeting The Agenda was followed, with Minuets for being accepted, the Audited report presented and accepted The revised constitution to be submitted to the office of fair trade was also accepted President Elect Michelle presented her Board for for member s approval which was accepted Board Secretary- Leanda Cooper Treasurer-Mervyn Powell Foundation- Past President -Lambert Wang Club Administration- Marion Jones Rotator November 19 3

4 International- Sahlee Orbidalla Youth- David Randall Community Project Services Peter Overell Membership- Bill Connelly-President Nominee Vocational Gary Wachter President Lambert Closed the Annual General Meeting and returned to the Weekly Meeting President Lambert presented a data base that could be used for the keeping details current for the Orphan program Cyril started President Lambert suggested a student be contracted to enter the details for a fee It was suggested that a current list be obtained from the Salvation Army and the paperwork already on hand be transferred to the gold Coast Tony P offered to enter the details into the data base if the paperwork is collected and brought to the Gold Coast Date Claimer This week: - Combined meeting with Rotaract at Courthouse Hotel Southport 615pm Rotary Race Day 23 November Cost $70 Contact ann@drasafetycomau by 15 October This function is now fully booked Christmas Party 17 December District Conference Stanthorpe March 2014 PLEASE NOTE THAT APOLOGIES NOW GO TO BILL CONNOLLY apologies to Bill Connolly directly at bigyin@bigpondcom by Sunday evening Late or no apologies will have to pay Date Chairman Sergeant Attendance Treasurer Scribe Room Setup Thanks, Meet n Greet, Intern l Toast Nov 19 Combined Rotaract Court House Hotel Greg D Hugh S Nov 26 Visit to Coomera Dec 3 Duncan P Hugh S Lea R Beth D Tina R Lea R Beth D Graham C Dec 10 Michael I Peter O Graham J Merv P Tony P Graham J Merv P Marion J GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2013 Rotator November 19 4

5 Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits Date Speaker/Topic November 19 Combined Meeting with Rotaract Club Courthouse Hotel Nerang St November 26 Combined meeting Coomera River Venue Gold Coast Marina 3 December TBA Venue Golf Club 10 December TBA 17 December Christmas party 24 December No meeting NOVEMBER IS FOUNDATION MONTH As Rotarians, the Rotary Foundation is our charity We can help to do good in the world by giving to the Rotary Foundation In recent years, grant funding from the Foundation enabled our Southport Rotary Club to build a Kindergarten in Phuket in Thailand The Pritchetts and Wachters were involved in that The Ashmore Rotary Club with funding from the Rotary Foundation was able to build a 3 storied school in a poor village on the outskirts of Siem Reap in Cambodia Graham and Marion were at the opening of that school The Surfers Sunrise Rotary Club, with funding from the Rotary Foundation has rebuilt a kindergarten following a tsunami in Samoa They have also built, in this last year, a House of Hope for abused children in Samoa These are just a few of the thousands of sustainable projects our Foundation has funded Please consider giving $100 to Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)which goes to the Annual Fund of the Rotary Foundation The contribution form is attached You can return it to Andrew Middleton or Graham Jones Rotator November 19 5

6 Rotator November 19 6

CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING DAYS 15-Nov Fri Graham Jones Bernard Lesley L 16-Nov Sat Michael I Lambert Duncan Lesley L 17-Nov Sun Rotaract Garth Enson Bernard Peter O Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm

7 CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING DAYS 15-Nov Fri Graham Jones Bernard Lesley L 16-Nov Sat Michael I Lambert Duncan Lesley L 17-Nov Sun Rotaract Garth Enson Bernard Peter O Date Day pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 18-Nov Mon Rob Scott Garth Enson Hugh Smith 19-Nov Tue Garth Enson Dave & Pam 20-Nov Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 21-Nov Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L 22-Nov Fri Tony & Sally P Bernard Lesley L 23-Nov Sat Michael I Duncan 24-Nov Sun Rotaract Garth Enson Bernard Peter O Date Day pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 25-Nov Mon Rob Scott Garth Enson Hugh Smith 26-Nov Tue Dot & Ken Garth Enson Dave & Pam 27-Nov Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 28-Nov Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L 29-Nov Fri Tony & Sally P Bernard Lesley L 30-Nov Sat Michael Lambert Duncan Lesley L Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please tonyandmira@optusnetcomau before 600pm Thursday Copies to Sue Dux suedux@hotmailcom The Dinneens celebrate 50 Years of wedded bliss Rotator November 19 7

8 International Toast David R Chair Marion J Club director Bill C Jenny H does girl talk Sergeant Andrew Peter H is back and fined Merv the treasurer balances the books PE Michelle W Our new board All in favour President Lambert does a hard sell Rotator November 19 8

T Thoughts for the week What did the grape say when the elephant stepped on it?

Because 7 8 9 What do you call a three legged donkey?

Winky wonky donkey Why did the blonde put lipstick on her forehead?

Because the seaweed Who says today s kids aren t smart?

them go they painted numbers on their sides:- 1,2 and 4 The school administrators spent the day looking for

9 T Thoughts for the week What did the grape say when the elephant stepped on it? Nothing It just let out a little wine Why was 9 scared of 7? Because What do you call a three legged donkey? A wonky What do you call a three legged donkey with one eye? Winky wonky donkey Why did the blonde put lipstick on her forehead? Because she was trying to make her mind up Why was the sand wet? Because the seaweed Who says today s kids aren t smart? Well some of them are At a local highschool some students let three goats loose in the school Before they let them go they painted numbers on their sides:- 1,2 and 4 The school administrators spent the day looking for goat number 3 A psychiatrist and a proctocologist became good friends and decided to share offices to reduce expenses To economise even further theyhad just one sign printed:- Dr John Wayland, Psychiatrist Dr Stan Smith Proctocologist SPECIALISING IN ODDS AND ENDS The psychologist asked Fred, If you had to give up wine or women which one would it be? Fred thought for a moment and replied, That would depend on the vintage of each Rotator November 19 9

10 NEARBY CLUBS FOR MAKE-UPS Further information can be found in the District Directory Day Time Club Venue Address Monday 06:30 PM Surfers Paradise Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast H way and Laycock St, Surfers Paradise Tuesday 06:30 PM Runaway Bay Paradise Point Bowls Club 22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point Wednesday 07:00 AM Parkwood Parkwood International Golf Club 07:00 AM Surfers Sunrise Southport Yacht Club Main Beach 07:15 AM Hope Island Sanctuary Cove Country Club Sanctuary Cove Napper Rd, Parkwood (except every 4 th week see their web site) 12:30 PM Mermaid Beach Quality Inn Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach 06:30 PM Ashmore Ashmore Steak & Seafood Restaurant Ashmore Road (Cnr Reed Street) Thursday 07:00 AM Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads Surf Club Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads 12:15 PM Coomera River Midday The Lost City Tavern Cnr Reserve Road & Brygon Creek Rd, Coomera Friday 07:30 AM Broadwater Southport Southport Yacht Club Main beach 12:30 PM Gold Coast Central Panorama Suite (3 rd Floor) Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall Rotator November 19 10

ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia. Service Above Self

THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia 1955 District: 9640 Chartered 20 th August, 1945 2 July 2013 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Volume No. 68-1 Club No: