THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia 1955 District: 9640 Chartered 20 th August, 1945 16 April 2013 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Volume No. 67-20 Club No: 17905 Service Above Self RI Pres Sakuji Tanaka DG Sandra Doumany ROSTER April 16 Chair Duncan P Sergeant Tony P Attendance Lionel P Treasurer David R Scribe Hugh S Room Setup Neil R/Don D Thanks/ Int Toast Tina R President Andrew Middleton ROSTER 23 April Chair Michelle W Sergeant Tony G Attendance Bill C Treasurer Don K Thanks/Int Tst Graham J Room up down Lambert W/Gary W Scribe Jim S Rotator April 16 1
PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Last Sunday David and Pam Woodhouse organised for D.G. Sandra and Sam, Graham and Marion and myself and Tony to visit Cyril Richarde to wish him well for his birthday to come and for Sandra to present him with a signed letter from the R.I. President. After congratulating him on behalf of the Club I stood back whilst those who know him better chatted to him. Tony and I were trying to use our phones to video the conversations without any luck but had one of us been successful it would have been a fascinating few minutes of history as he discussed the orphanage project. It is always a privilege to be the president of a Rotary Club but it is moments like these that stand out in one s memory. This Wednesday saw a small number of us at the VMR on the spit. It is an incredible organisation considering everyone is a volunteer and the work itself can be challenging and dangerous. Although the weather wasn t ideal for a BBQ they have offered us the use of their facilities at any time and it certainly has a view worth seeing again. This weekend of course is the big weekend in the District calendar and on behalf of our Club I would like to congratulate D.G. Sandra for an interesting and successful year. See you next week. Andrew 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. Carousel Report Paul Boles Weekending Weekly Qrtly YTD $ $ $ 31/03/13 2,819.57 31,190.54 88,765.34 7/04/2013 2,491.55 2,491.55 91,256.89 Lionel banked $1372.75 on Friday Attendance ALMONER Gary Rickwood is recovering well from his chemo and the lesion in the oesophagus is shrinking and his liver clear.. BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 22 April Gary W!8 April Therese and Anthony H ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 24 April Ellison ( Paul B Wife) 27 April Penny Eustace 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? Rotator April 16 2
Romac Trivia Night For 8 years Rotarians have been enjoying this very different, very enjoyable social event. The many humorous photos beamed onto large screens accompanying each trivia question, the relaxed, social environment and of course that your supporting ROMAC, a Rotary project run by volunteer Rotarians throughout Australia and New Zealand that changes and saves underprivileged children s lives makes this entertaining night out a winner. Speaking of which, this year you could easily win and show everyone that yours is the smartest Rotary Club on the Gold Coast! But only if you re smart enough to accept this lighthearted challenge and bring your partners, friends and potential new members (before someone else invites them!) to the friendliest, most fun night out you ve had ever since... you ll know the answer to that one too! Date: 6:30 for 7:00pm, Friday 10th May 2013 Venue: Paradise Showroom, Arts Centre Gold Coast. Cost: $49 p/p including dinner. Payment in advance please. A request: Please help your fellow Rotarian volunteers continue saving children's lives with your Club donation to ROMAC; $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 or whatever you can. Please bring your cheque, payable to ROMAC, who will issue a receipt. RSVP: To your club s on-to-trivia coordinator, or Phil Rosenberg 0412 374 363 philtini@hotmail.com On behalf of the children whose lives you ll save, Thank you. SERVICE ABOVE SELF-100 NOT OUT! Cyril Richarde Southport Rotarian and Past President Cyril Richarde AM celebrates his 100 th birthday with fellow Rotarians on Saturday April 20, 2013. Cyril and his sister became orphaned when both of their parents died in 1917. He became a carpenter working in rural Victoria and Melbourne, before coming to the Gold Coast in 1957 where he was inducted into Southport Rotary club on November 18, 1958 and began an extraordinary journey in Rotary community service. Cyril s childhood strongly influenced his Rotary service. His sister had been a victim of Polio, so it was not surprising that he soon arranged for children with Polio in the Xavier Home for Crippled Children in Brisbane to have a beach holiday, a project that continued for many years. In 1962 whilst President of Southport Rotary, Cyril and PDG Keith Hopper (Rotary Club of Inverell) agreed to provide teams to visit Indonesia to build schools and hospitals. To obtain subsidised transport from QANTAS, a project title was needed, which became Fourth Arm In Action FAIM. Cyril undertook 23 tours of duty to FAIM projects in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Cyril s Billy was first circulated at Southport Rotary Club meetings in 1965 to defray the cost of powdered milk for FAIM projects. Donations to Cyril s Billy have also supported schools in Kiribati, as well sponsoring the Rotator April 16 3
education of needy children in Indonesia. Educating Indonesian children is now a RAWCS project in District 9640. In 1986, Cyril s eyesight became impaired. He decided that Blind and Vision Impaired people of the Gold Coast needed a meeting hall. Within two years he had obtained a grant of land and raised $140,000 to construct the meeting hall, with Rotarians donating professional services to this project. Congratulations Cyril, for your remarkable contribution to Rotary. Tribute from Michael Irving The Jones s with Cyril A kiss from DG Sandra With 2DG s and our president Date Claimer This week:- Ann Metcher Gold Coast Family History Society 12 to 14 April District Conference Royal Pines This weekend Cyril Richarde, our longest serving member,celebrates his 100 th birthday 20th April. Joan Cronin is 98 the same day. 21 April Lunch function at Peter Overell s home. Remember to notify Peter of what food you will bring.. 23 April PE Lambert s life story 7 May PHF night. Partners night 21 May Hobart Medical Bursary night (Partners) 25 June Jack Cronin Engineering Scholarship night (partners) Changeover dinner Tuesday 11 June News from other clubs:- Murwillumbah Club Diamond Anniversary Dinner 18 May Murwillumbah Civic Centre Cost $50 pp Contact Ian Batten 02 6672 1697 Coomera Valley Rotary holding Anzac Day march on 25 April. Starts at Gawler Place at 8.30 marching to Cenotaph at Oxenford Tamborine Road. Service at Cenotaph at 9.30am. Rotator April 16 4
The Volunteer Marine Rescue base You want to step outside, Greg? Peter breasts the bar. Our VMR Guide The radio room Huge kitchen for volunteers A small but attentive group Merv from VMR The jetty and rescue boats: Apologies to Lambert Wang lambert@beneficialequity.com.au by Sunday Midnight of each week.late or no apologies will have to pay... DUTY ROSTER Date Chairman Sergeant Attendance Treasurer Scribe Room Setup Thanks, Meet n Greet, Intern l Toast 16 Duncan P Tony P Lionel P David R Hugh S Neil R Don D Tina R April 23 Michelle W Tony G Bill C Don K Jim S Lambert W Gary W Graham J April 30 Don D Beth D TonyG Michael I Marion J Anthony H Graham J Peter H April 7 May Don K Peter O Steve P Lionel P Tina R Merv P David R Duncan P 14 May Hugh S Greg D Lambert W Gary W Don D Bill C Beth D Michelle W. Rotator April 16 5
GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2013 Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits. Date April 16 April 23 April 29 Speaker/Topic Ann Metcher Gold Coast Family History Society Lambert Wang Life story of our PE Visit to Rotary Club Of Surfers Paradise NOTE Monday night 7 May PHF awards partners night 14 May TBA CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING WEEK: 12-Apr Fri Bernard Lionel P Lesley L (v 13-Apr Sat Michael I Duncan Lesley L (v) 14-Apr Sun Rotaract Stacey McGovern Bernard Peter O Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 15-Apr Mon Rob Scott (v) Leigh G (v) Hugh Smith Tony P 16-Apr Tue Dot &Ken (v) Leigh G (v) Dave & Pam (v) 17-Apr Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 18-Apr Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L (v) 19-Apr Fri Graham Jones Bernard (v) Lionel P Lesley L(v) 20-Apr Sat Michael I Duncan Lesley L (v) 21-Apr Sun Rotaract Bernard (v) 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 06:30 PM Runaway Bay Paradise Point Bowls Club 22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point Tuesday Wednesday 07:00 AM Parkwood Parkwood International Golf Club 76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood (except every 4 th week see their web site) 07:00 AM Surfers Sunrise Southport Yacht Club Main Beach 07:15 AM Hope Island Sanctuary Cove Country Club Sanctuary Cove 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 Rotator April 16 6
12:30 PM Gold Coast Central Panorama Suite (3 rd Floor) Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please e-mail tonyandmira@optusnet.com.au Thursday..Thoughts for the week Has your wife learned to drive yet Fred? Only in an advisory capacity. before 6.00pm He suffers from alcoholic rheumatism. He gets stiff in most joints. There are two types of people Those with swimming pools and those who can t keep their heads above water. Success is relative. The more success the more relatives. It s not the cost of a strapless gown. It s the upkeep. History s mysteries are those of the past Present intrigues seem worse, and are vast. But before you condemn This generation, pro tem Remember, you re also one of the cast. Wonderful woman my mother in law. 75 years old and doesn t use glasses. Drinks straight from the bottle What do you think of the new hunk in our office? Well, he dresses well. Yes. And quickly too! A young woman looking very pregnant staggered into the maternity ward.she grabbed a nursing sister and demanded immediate attention. :Ah, said the sister, due are you? No. Church of England. The biological urge of the camel Is stranger than anyone thinks. For when he returns from the desert He makes an attack on the Sphinx. But the Sphinx s essential equipment Is buried far under the Nile. Which may explain the hump on the camel And the Sphinx s inscrutable smile. Rotator April 16 7