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 Service Above Self! RI President John Germ DG Michael Irving President Graham Lea Rickwood Cooper President 2015/16 TREASURER S BIRTHDAYS 1955 Presidents Message for the Rotator of the 10 th January 2017 An exquisite location, great hosts, the best company and perfect weather, what better way could we end the 2016 Rotary year. Special thanks to Hugh and Nancy, with assistance from daughter Jennifer, who put on a lovely evening with good food, warm hospitality and nothing for any of us to do but turn up. How good is that! Christine tells me $135 was put in the Rotaryannes Christmas Basket which they have decided will go to the Smith Family. December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month and if you read DG Michael s Newsletter, you will have received an update on the Malaria Vaccine Project, led by Graham Jones with Mervyn as Treasurer and to which we have donated $5,000 at this stage. Graham tells me they now have $35,000 and growing. A research project by scientist we know, in a facility we support and many of us have visited, with such significance to our region and immediate neighbours, really strikes a chord. Please check out the back of this Rotator for a few items that have come through recently. Please note the updated dates for 2017 and keep them in mind when making arrangements. You will see the Rotary Clubs of Ballina are organising to host our visit to them on the 4 th February. I can easily feel a little overwhelmed, realizing that half my year as President has passed and there is still so much to do and so many things I want to happen. Apart from the Carousel that demands so much of us and for which there are gaps that still need to be filled, we can take a breath, reflect and plan and on the 10 th of January your Board will meet at 4.30pm to do our best to make the second half of this Rotary Year a great one for our Club. Christine and I wish you all a beautiful and happy Christmas with family and friends, a joyous New Year and look forward to seeing you all in good health and fine spirits at our Club Night with buffet dinner on the 10 th of January Chair Sgt Atnd Trs Chair Sgt Atnd Trs ROSTER 10 January ROSTER 17 January Rhonda W Peter O Jim S Tony S Rot min N/A In Tst Thks Up/Dn Scribe M&G David R Greg D Rhonda W Neil R Rt Min Steve P Thanks Michael L Up/Dn Tony S Scribe Leanda C M&G All Lambert W Marion J Lionel P Lea R All Graham Cooper President 2016-17 10 January 2017 1
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: 31 Rotary Carousel Funds Year 1/7/16 to 30/6/17 Last Year Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2015-16 12/12/2016 $756.75 $23,008.50 $50,903.90 1st Qtr $27,895.40 $31,775.75 2nd Qtr $23,008.50 $33,588.20 3rd Qtr $0.00 $32,070.10 4th Qtr $0.00 $23,609.00 YTD $50,903.90 $121,043.05 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 10 Jan Andrew M 1 Jan Sue and Greg D 30 Jan Bill C 6 Jan Julia and Ian C 9 jan Leanda and Colin C ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 12 Jan 10 Michelle W 6 Jan Julia C 15 Jan 03 Steve P 8 Jan Jenny H 11 Jan Julia Kuo (Lambert ) 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 10 January First dinner new year 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. Email big.yin@bigpond.com Telephone or text 5591 7392 Mob 0413 702 514 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 10 January 2017 2
Important Dates for 2017 February 4 th, 10.30am, District Conference Committee Meeting attended by Merv and Leanda and a Club visit to Ballina, hosted by the Clubs of Ballina and Alstonville, lunch at 12.30 followed by a tour of Conference venues and Ballina. Both times NSW time. February 26 th Rotary Leadership/Learning Institute stage 1. March 4 th a visit and working bee at Donations in Kind, 10.30 am -1.30 pm including a sausage sizzle. March 11-12 PETS and District Assembly in Lismore. March 20th, return trip to Charleville work to begins. March 26 th The Gold Coast Ramble with our Satellite Club. April 2 nd, Rotary Leadership/Learning Institute stage 2. May 5,6,7,8. The District Rotary Shares because Rotary Cares Conference in Ballina, with promise of enough events to keep us busy for four days. June 25th District Changeover. June 27 th Club Changeover Hi everyone, Our next 2017 "Rotary Shares because Rotary Cares Conference" meeting will be held on Saturday 4th of February 2017 at 10.00 am at Ballina RSL Club. At this meeting we will have interested members from the RC of Southport coming down so as they have an opportunity to check out the RSL Club and be shown where our Conference will be held and where we will be setting up registrations which will be the responsibility of RC of Southport. I would also like to extend this invitation to interested members of RC of Alstonville, Ballina, and Ballinaon-Richmond plus Ballina Richmond Rotoract Club as every member of these clubs will be required to assist with the running of events over the conference weekend in May. Please let your club members know of these arrangements. At the conclusion of the conference meeting the RC of Ballina-on-Richmond will be organising a BBQ lunch nearby at 12.30 pm. BOR members who can organise and help with the lunch please put this date in your diary. We will get back to you closer to the date to assist with catering. You might also like to give me a price as to what members can expect to pay for their lunch. After lunch I would like to take members of Southport Club for a short drive around our beautiful area and nearby beaches. Please let either Jodie on 0427287627 email orungalj@bigpond.net.au or our new conference Secretary Sue Randal on 0448484410 email suecoo@westnet.com.au if you will be attending the meeting and/or the BBQ lunch for our caterers. Best wishes to everyone for Christmas and New Year, I hope it is a joyous time for everyone. Regards Col Lee 10 January 2017 3
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DUTIES 10 January 17 January 24 January Chair David R Rhonda W Bill C Sergeant Greg D Peter O Tony P Attendance Rhonda W Jim S Sahlee O Treasurer Neil R Tony S Helen M Rotary Minute Steve P Gary W Int Toast Lambert W Vote of thanks Michael L Marion J Leanda C Ups and Downs Tony S Lionel P Steve P Scribe Leanda C Lea R Greg D Meet & Greet All All A ll GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2016 Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits. 10 January Club Night. Buffet meal 17 January TBA Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please e-mail tonyandmira@optusnet.com.au before 6.00pm Thursday. Copies to Sue Dux suedux@hotmail.com Carousel Roster Coming Days 16-Dec Fri Robert Allen Jean-Luc Lionel Susan 17-Dec Sat Graham C Lambert Robina RC Susan 18-Dec Sun Rotaract Club Satellite Club Satelilite Club Susan Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 19-Dec Mon Leanda Robert Allen Mac M Peter O 20-Dec Tue Dot & Ken Hugh David & Pam Penny 21-Dec Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 22-Dec Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina 23-dec Fri Robert Allen Peter O Lionel Susan 24-Dec Sat Robina RC Susan 25-Dec Sun CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 26-Dec Mon Tony P Robert Allen Penny 27-Dec Tue Dot & Ken Hugh David & Pam 28-Dec Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 29-Dec Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 30-Dec Fri Robert Allen Jean-Luc Lionel Susan 31-Dec Sat Dot & Ken Penny Robina RC Susan/Peter O 1-Jan Sun Rotaract Club Satellite club Satellite Club Susan 10 January 2017 7
Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 2-Jan Mon Tony P Robert Allen Jim S Andrew K 3-Jan Tue Dot & Ken Hugh Graham J David & Pam 4-Jan Wed Have a Feed Have A Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 5-Jan Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 6-Jan Fri Robert Allen Jean-Luc Lionel Susan 7-Jan Sat Leanda Ken & Dot Robina RC Susan 8-Jan Sun Rotaract Club Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Christmas Party 10 January 2017 8
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Thoughts for the week What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? RUDEolph. Q: Why was Santa's little helper depressed? A: Because he had low elf esteem. What do you call a can wearing a Christmas hat? A Merry Can (American) Q: What nationality is Santa Claus? A: North Polish. What do you call a kid who doesn't believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic Why does Santa have 3 gardens? So he can ho-ho-ho What do you get when you combine a Christmas tree with an ipad? A pineapple! The crowd at the mall raised the bar As the biggest this Christmas by far. But would you believe As I started to leave I d forgotten where I parked the car A very merry Christmas and happy new year to all Southport Rotator recipients. 10 January 2017 10
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 Paradise Point Bowls Club Paradise Point 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 7.15am Hope Is Hope Island Golf Club Hope Island 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 76-84 Waterway Dv Coomera. Friday 7.00am Broadwater Southport Southport Yacht Club Main Beach 10 January 2017 11