THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT

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District: 9640 Queensland, Chartered 20 Australia th August, 1945 6 June 2017 Club No 17905 THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Chartered 20 th August 1945 Charter No: 6069 www.

RI President John Germ DG Michael Irving President Graham Cooper Lea Rickwood President 2015/16 TREASURER S BIRTHDAYS 1955 Presidents Message for the Rotator of the 6 th June I felt very fortunate to

Foundation, outlined by Simon with the support of Sabrina.

See photos later in this Rotator of Coast Guard Southport 50 th Anniversary Celebration and commissioning of their new rescue vessel for which we provided $4,880 for navigation equipment.

Also photographs of a Certificate we received in recognition of the Club s donation to the Australian Rotary Health Foundation and from the Rotary E-Club Next Gen in appreciation of our donation

At a short meeting of your Board we endorsed a candidate as the recipient of our inaugural tertiary education scholarship through our Empowering Indonesian Children for a Brighter Future project.

1 District: 9640 Queensland, Chartered 20 Australia th August, June 2017 Club No THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Chartered 20 th August 1945 Charter No: Service Above Self! RI President John Germ DG Michael Irving President Graham Cooper Lea Rickwood President 2015/16 TREASURER S BIRTHDAYS 1955 Presidents Message for the Rotator of the 6 th June I felt very fortunate to live where we do with the availability of the great medical care of the Gold Coast University Hospital combined with the wonderful support with equipment and care provided by the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, outlined by Simon with the support of Sabrina. The average age of meeting attendees was reduced considerably thanks to Sam and Anna visiting from our Satellite Club and with a guest, Chris Gray. See photos later in this Rotator of Coast Guard Southport 50 th Anniversary Celebration and commissioning of their new rescue vessel for which we provided $4,880 for navigation equipment. They were most appreciative. Also photographs of a Certificate we received in recognition of the Club s donation to the Australian Rotary Health Foundation and from the Rotary E-Club Next Gen in appreciation of our donation towards their program to ensure all Gold Coast Foster Children received a Christmas present. At a short meeting of your Board we endorsed a candidate as the recipient of our inaugural tertiary education scholarship through our Empowering Indonesian Children for a Brighter Future project. Our usual monthly Board meeting is next Tuesday followed by a Club Assembly when I will ask the members to endorse our new Club bylaws. If you have any questions about them don t hesitate to contact me. Col Lee who chaired the District Conference committee along with wife Donna will visit us on the thirteenth. We will make it a partner s night with two course alternate drop meal. We are also having a great speaker Bob Neich from the Rotary Club of Inverell talking about the Bairo Pite Clinic. Let s make it a big night. In the meantime see you next week for our last relaxed Club night of this Rotary year Graham Cooper President Chr Sgt Atnd Trs Rt Mn In Tst Chr Sgt Atd Trs ROSTER 13 June Allan T Tony S Lionel P Bill C Rt Mn Lea R In Tst Thks Up/Dn Scrb ROSTER 6 June Rhonda W Steve P Neil R Elisabeth S NA Judy C Thanks NA Up/Dn Scrb Tony G Andrew M NA Helen M Ian C Leanda C 6 June

2 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. Attendance 17 members, 2 club guests, 2 satellite club, 1 members guest. Total 22 Polio plus $40 Fines $22. Rotary Carousel Funds Year 1/7/16 to 30/6/17 Last Year Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD /05/2017 $2, $19, $104, st Qtr $27, $31, nd Qtr $34, $33, rd Qtr $21, $32, th Qtr $19, $23, YTD $104, $121, BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 24 June Tony S 7 June Lionel and Yvonne P ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 7 June 11 Duncan P 8 June Roz I 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 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? Date Claimer 6 June Club Night 13 June Partners night Visit from Col Lee 25 June District Changeover lunch 27 June Club Change Over Apologies to Bill Connelly Club Service Director Apologies must be received on Sunday evening, prior to Tuesday s meeting. There are three ways to apologise if you cannot attend a meeting. Fill in the apologies book on the attendance table. big.yin@bigpond.com Telephone or text Mob The board has ruled that the cost of a meal will have to be paid for by the member if an apology is not received DUTIES ROSTER If members are unable to fulfil a duty, it is their responsibility to find a replacement. CHAIRMAN- The chairman is responsible for telephoning the members on duty to confirm their attendance 6 June

3 SCRIBES REPORT 30 May Chairman Andrew Middleton opened the meeting at 6.15 p.m. with the Four Way Test. The Rotary Minute, by Tony Gardner, was a trip down memory lane to his year as President in Keith Robson was D.G. Meetings were at the old Pacific Hotel Southport. The club had 58 members. The International Convention was in Melbourne. President Graham Cooper welcomed guests from the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, Simon Flowerdew and Sabrina together with Sam and Anna from the Satellite Club. Chris Grey was a guest of Allan Thompson. The passing of John Donovan, who was President of our club in 1982, was noted with sadness. Graham was a guest of the Coast Guard for their 50 th Anniversary on Saturday. Our club donated $4,880 from Carousel funds for navigation equipment, which was acknowledged with gratitude. D.G. Michael Irving updated the club regarding the flood relief program. District 9640 donated $70,000 and a further $30,000 - $35,000 has been donated by clubs from other districts. Tony Stenton donated 1.1 tons of carpet which has already been distributed. Rotary has been filling the gap while government and insurance companies go through the motions. Michael also commended Sam and the Satellite club for their initiative in making a short video promoting Rotary. Mervyn Powell promoted the 2017 Ballina Food & Wine Festival on Sunday 2 nd of July from 11 a.m. Ian Craig visited former D.G David Oakley in Auckland recently. David has terminal cancer. Michael Lovell and Lionel Perry announced that the Carousel will be closed in a few weeks for maintenance and for 6 weeks from July. There are 3 shifts to fill. Secretary s report 17 members, 2 club guests, 2 Satellite Club members and 1 member s guest for a total of 22. Greg Dux thanked board directors on behalf of Sue for early end of year reports. Sergeant Bill Connelly extracted fines in the usual manner. Heads and Tails were won by guest Chris Grey and the Raffle by Michael Lovell. Simon Flowerdew who is the Philanthropy Manager for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation spoke about the work it does. Last year 180,000 patients were helped. 5,000 babies are birthed every year. The Foundation provides equipment, improves the environment, facilities and training. Standout achievements are the accommodation facilities for families affected by distance and transport services for 1,000 cancer patients free of charge. Allan Thompson proposed a vote of thanks and presented the certificate of appreciation (literacy kit). Before closing the meeting President Graham Cooper said the club had been acknowledged for our donation to Australian Rotary Health and Christmas presents for kids in foster care facilitated by the Rotary E-Club Next Gen. He reminded board members that there was a meeting next week before Club Assembly. Graham also asked board members to stay back for a short board meeting. The meeting was closed at 7.30 p.m. Lea R. This week:- Club Night 6 June

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their new rescue vessel for which we provided

They were most appreciative Photographs of a

Club s donation to the Australian Rotary Health

in appreciation of our donation towards their

5 Photos of Coast Guard Southport 50 th Anniversary Celebration and commissioning of their new rescue vessel for which we provided $4,880 for navigation equipment. They were most appreciative Photographs of a Certificate we received in recognition of the Club s donation to the Australian Rotary Health Foundation and from the Rotary E-Club Next Gen in appreciation of our donation towards their program to ensure all Gold Coast Foster Children received a Christmas present. 6 June

Our first visitors this year were Delphine and her delightful family. Hard to believe it is 22 years since she was our Rotary Exchange Student. Sally Pritchett.

6 Our first visitors this year were Delphine and her delightful family. Hard to believe it is 22 years since she was our Rotary Exchange Student. Sally Pritchett. DUTIES 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 June Chair Rhonda W Allan T Jim S Michael I Sergeant Steve P Tony S Peter O Duncan P Attendance Neil R Lionel P Judy C Ian C Treasurer Elisabeth S Bill C Helen M Leanda C Rotary Minute NA Lea R NA Graham C Int Toast Judy C NA Greg D NA Vote of thanks NA Helen M Jenny H NA Ups and Downs Tony G Ian C Lambert W Lionel P Scribe Andrew M Leanda C Steve P Marion J Meet & Greet GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2017 Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits. 6 June Club night 13 June Bob Neich RC of Inverell Bairo Pite Clinic. Col Lee 20 June Hobart Medical Scholarship recipient Claire Ronaldson (Jenny Hobart) 27 June Changeover Dinner Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please tonyandmira@optusnet.com.au before 6.00pm Thursday. Copies to Sue Dux suedux@hotmail.com 6 June

Carousel Roster Coming Days 1-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 2-Jun Fri

Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9am-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 5-Jun Mon

Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 8-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina

11-Jun Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9am-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm

14-Jun Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 15-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC

Robina RC Susan Photos from meeting 30 May Chair Andrew M TonyG Rotary minute Welcome from

7 Carousel Roster Coming Days 1-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 2-Jun Fri Robert Allen David H Lionel Susan 3-Jun Sat Leanda Lambert Robina RC Susan 4-Jun Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9am pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 5-Jun Mon Rhonda W Robert Allen Mac Closed 6-Jun Tue Judy Clarke David & Pam Closed 7-Jun Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 8-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 9-Jun Fri Robert Allen David H Lionel Susan 10-Jun Sat Rhonda W Lambert Robina RC Susan 11-Jun Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9am pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 12-Jun Mon Peter O Robert Allen Mac Closed 13-Jun Tue Dot & Ken David H David & Pam Closed 14-Jun Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 15-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 16-Jun Fri Robert Allen Helena K Lionel Susan 17-Jun Sat Sahlee Lambert Robina RC Susan Photos from meeting 30 May Chair Andrew M TonyG Rotary minute Welcome from Pres Graham DG Michael on Flood aid Fuzzy face Michael L carousel Lionel P on carousel repairs 6 June

8 Bill C sergeant Simom Flowerdew Sabrina Thanks from Allan T Pres Graham with Sam and Anna Sabrina, Pres Graham and Simon 6 June

Thoughts For the Week A man was rushed in to hospital yesterday because he swallowed a five dollar note. They are keeping him in for observation on his condition - but so far there has been no change.

Smith was injured in a car accident today. She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations on her (. )(.

9 Thoughts For the Week A man was rushed in to hospital yesterday because he swallowed a five dollar note. They are keeping him in for observation on his condition - but so far there has been no change. Why don't men believe in paternity tests? Because the sample is taken from their finger! The young reporter thought long and hard. Finally he handed the Editor the following report. "Mrs. Smith was injured in a car accident today. She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations on her (. )(. )" A doctor asks a patient: - Sir, were you using a condom during the last time you had sex? - Doctor, what do you mean by the last time? A sign on a cosmetic surgery clinics says: If life gives you lemons, a simple operation can give you melons. Wit seduces by signalling intelligence without nerdiness. NEARBY CLUBS FOR MAKE-UPS Further information can be found in the District Directory Day Time Club Venue Address Monday 6.30pm Surfers Paradise Mantra Legends Gold Coast Hwy and Laycock St Surfers Paradise 6.30pm Coomera Valley Arundel Tavern 226 Napper Rd Parkwood 6.30pm Runaway Bay Arundel Tavern 226 Napper Rd Arundel Tuesday 6.30pm Parkwood Arundel Tavern 226 Napper Rd. Arundel Tuesday 6.30pm Broadbeach Crowne Plaza Hotel 2807 GC Hwy Surfers Paradise Wednesday 7.00am Surfers Sunrise RSL Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise 7.00am Hope Is Sanctuary Cove Country Sanctuary Cove Club 12.30pm Mermaid Beach Quality Inn Markeri St. Mermaid Beach 6.30pm Ashmore Ashmore Steak and Seafood Cnr Ashmore Rd and Reed St. Thursday 7.00am Burleigh Hds Burleigh Hds Surf Club Goodwin Tce. Burleigh Hds 2 nd and 4 th 6.15pm Gold Coast Southport Golf Club Slatyer Ave Thursdays Central 7.00am Coomera River Waterlife Restaurant Gold Coast Marina Waterway Dv Coomera. Friday 7.00am Broadwater Southport Southport Yacht Club Main Beach 6 June

THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT

District: 9640 Queensland, Chartered 20 Australia th August, 1945 10 January 2017 Club No 17905 THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Chartered 20 th August 1945 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org