THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT

District: 9640 Queensland, Chartered 20 Australia th August, 1945 8 November 2016 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 8 th November I was pleased to welcome Catherine Bonifant back to our Club last week and to hear of her trip to India to participate and observe Polio Plus in action. I got the impression that India, and Rotary there is proactive and organised. As a result you may be keen to respond to the invitation from the Rotary Club of Agra Tajmahal to their Mega Campaign for Polio Free India, January 6 and 7, 2017. See Invitation elsewhere in this Rotator and see me for an application. It was also great to welcome Brett Meredith again, I m sure we all do our best to make visitors feel at home, however given that one of Michael s goals for the year was that everyone of us should invite at least one non Rotarian guest to a meeting through the year, we have a long way to go. A group of us had a very pleasant morning tea at the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens last Friday, thanks to the Rotaryannes initiative for us to view the Bird Signs for which we donated $5,300 from Carousel Funds. I think we were all impressed by the quality of construction and the art work of the signs. Good to be joined by David Baguley from Rotary Club Gold Coast, also major contributors to the Gardens and Rana an active Friend of the Gardens, to give us an update on developments on what is becoming a beautiful asset to our City. Don t forget next Tuesday s Meeting is our AGM when we are required to vote to approve the audited financial report for the 2015 16 year which will be presented by Treasurer Merv, if anyone wishes to peruse them in full prior to the meeting Merv will be happy to email a copy. We also vote to accept our Board for 2017-18, presented by President Elect Liz. On a lighter and more entertaining note we will hear from our Team that went to Charleville on the Rotary / Outback Links, Raising Spirits cooperative. Look forward to seeing you all then.. Graham Cooper President 2016-17 Chair Sgt Atnd Trs ROSTER 8 November ROSTER 15 November Chr Sgt Atnd Trs Lambert W Ian C Elisabeth S Neil R Rt Min N/A In Tst Thks Bill C Liz H Up/Dn Tony P Scribe Helen M M&G Peter O Gary W Lionel P Michelle W Rot Min Rhonda W In Tst Thanks Up/ Dn Scribe M&G N/A N/A Tony G Allan T All All 8 November 2016 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: 19 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, 1 club guest, 1 members guest. Total 22. Polio plus $42. Fines $49.10. Rotary Carousel Funds Year 1/7/16 to 30/6/17 Last Year Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2015-16 24/10/2016 $1,980.40 $8,900.90 $36,796.30 1st Qtr $27,895.40 $31,775.75 2nd Qtr $8,900.90 $33,588.20 3rd Qtr $0.00 $32,070.10 4th Qtr $0.00 $23,609.00 YTD $36,796.30 $121,043.05 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 29 Oct Graham J 22 Nov Greg and Sue D 6 Nov Don Knight ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 11 Nov 75 Tony S 30 Oct Glenda P 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 8 November Club AGM 22 November PHF Awards night 13 December Christmas Party 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 8 November 2016 2

Scribes Report 25 October Chairman Bill Connelly opened the meeting at 6.15 p.m. with the 4 Way Test. Ian Craig proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Dundee in District 1010. The Club is 100 years old. President Graham Cooper welcomed our speaker Catherine Bonifant and guest Brett Meredith. He mentioned our visit to the Rotary Club of Coomera Valley last week. Graham also thanked Liz Hamilton for the opportunity he was given to showcase Rotary at Restaurant Industry Support lunch at Cav s Steakhouse last Wednesday. Unfortunately Dennis Adu-Gyasi, who was our nomination for a Peace Scholarship, was not accepted. Catherine, who had facilitated the nomination, said Dennis would reapply. Our delegates for the District AGM are Graham Jones and Graham Cooper. Directors Reports:- The Currumbin Special School have purchased 3 bikes with a grant from the Carousel. The P.R. team need to showcase these on our Facebook and website pages. Decals to be arranged and the possibility of media coverage explored. Marion Jones advised that the PHF evening is scheduled for the 22 nd of November. Helen Moorfoot is arranging a guest speaker from the Biro Pite Clinic. The labour ward is now complete. Graham Jones reported on the Gold Coast Ramble held on Sunday. The big event will take place on the 26 th of March 2017. Allan Thompson reminded members that they are welcome to attend the Satellite breakfast meeting on Thursday. Andrew Middleton advised that there were 19 members, 1 club guest and 2 visiting Rotarians for a total of 22. The meeting was then surprised by the arrival of two young girls and their mothers from the No Limits Cheer Dance Club for disabled children. Marion introduced Mandy Akehurst and daughter Chloe and Madeline. Both of the girls were in dance costumes made from material bought with donated carousel funds. Chloe and Madeline gave a short speech of thanks to the club and made a presentation to President Graham. Sergeant Peter Overell extracted fines from members. Heads and tails was won by Andrew and the raffle prize went to guest Brett Meredith. Guest speaker, Catherine Bonifant, who is a member of the E Club One World, joined a team of multinationals on a Friendship Exchange to India. The tour included many highlights including vaccinating young children against Polio. Marion Jones presented Catherine with a certificate signifying that a Literacy Kit will be sent to Tanzania in her name as a thank you for her talk. Rhonda Whitton presented President Graham with a banner from the Rotary Club of Newport Vermont which she visited during her Friendship Exchange to the U.S. President Graham reminded members that next Tuesday s meeting is cancelled due to the Melbourne Cup. The AGM and board meeting is scheduled for the 8 th of November. He also reminded members of Friday s visit to the Botanical Gardens and morning tea. The meeting closed at 7.45 p.m. Lea R 8 November 2016 3

This week: Club Night. AGM Rotary Grant for Currumbin Community Special School I am delighted to let you know that the bikes have arrived and are in daily use by our students. See some photos attached. With Rotary's generous grant, we purchased 3 specially adapted tricycles with seat supports and clip straps, foot stirrups and velcro straps, adjustable handle bars and bells! 2 of the bikes are steered by a carer via a lever at the back. One can be steered by the rider and is used by our more independent riders. It is wonderful to see the students enjoying the mobility, independence and exercise that these bikes offer. They have also been a great motivator for communication exchanges, with two of the students using their picture symbols to request a bike ride every day since they arrived! Nicola Wassell Hello fellow Rotarians. We, the e-club of NextGen on the Gold Coast have embarked on a project to give Christmas Gift to our 900 Foster Kids. Our aim is $25 per present either as a donation of cash, gift card or a present. Make it a Great Christmas for Kids in Foster Care More information can be obtained from Bruce Rogers on 0414 701 505. The website for the project provides more information about where to drop off gifts and how to make a donation. The address is: http://helpinggckids.com.au/. Or Send donations and gift cards to: Helping GC Kids, PO Box 1761 Oxenford Qld 4210. Dr Stewart Hase PhD Consultant Psychologist 8 November 2016 4

Photos from the Rotaryannes morning tea last Friday at the botanic gardens Ashmore. ROTARY YOUTH TRANSITION SEMINAR (RYTS) RYTS is a one-week residential camp for students who have just left school and are aged 17/18 years, and for Year 11 students who will be taking on leadership roles in their Year 12. The focus on the program is the development of skills needed to make the transition from school into post-secondary education and employment. RYTS provides practical advice on topics such as renting, budgeting, goal setting, career choice and self-confidence. Application forms are available on the left hand menu, and can be made online. Location: Tyalgum Ridge Retreat 783 Tyalgum Road Tyalgum NSW 2484 Dates: Saturday 3rd to Friday 9th December 2016 Cost to sponsor: $590.00 per awardee CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS (To assist in preparations): 15th November, 2016 (Late applications will be accepted if spaces are still available). 8 November 2016 5

Christmas Period Plans. The Christmas party will 13 December at Hugh and Nancy Smith s home. The next three meetings, 20 th, 27 December and 3 January 2017 will be cancelled and we will meet again on 10 January. 8 November 2016 6

DUTIES 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 November Chair No Meeting Peter O Lambert W David R Sergeant Gary W Ian C Duncan P Attendance Lionel P Elisabeth S Rhonda W Treasurer Michelle W Neil R Jean-Luc S Rotary Minute Rhonda W N/A Steve P Int Toast N/A Bill C N/A Vote of thanks N/A Liz H Merv P Ups and Downs TonyG Tony P Tony S Scribe Allan T Helen M Leanda C Meet & Greet All All All GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2016 Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits. 1 November No meeting. Melbourne Cup Day 8 November Club AGM 15 November TBA 22 November PHF awards night 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 29-Oct Sat Lambert W Robina Susan M 30-Oct Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan M Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 31-Oct Mon Gary & Michelle Robert Allen closed closed 1-Nov Tue Dot & Ken Jean- Luc Pam & David closed 2-Nov Wed Have A Feed Have A Feed Have A Feed closed 3-Nov Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina 4-Nov Fri Andrew Kos Lea R Lionel Susan 5-Nov Sat Leanda Lambert Robina Susan 6-Nov Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 7-Nov Mon Gary & Michelle Robert Allen closed closed 8-Nov Tue Dot & Ken Hugh David & Pam closed 9-Nov Wed Have A Feed Have A Feed Have A Feed closed 10-Nov Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina 11-Nov Fri Robert Allen Jean-Luc Loinel Susan 12-Nov Sat Lambert Robina Susan 13-Nov Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan 8 November 2016 7

Chair Bill C Ian C Rotary minute Brett Meredith winning visitor Helen back from Timor Leste Marion welcomes the No Limits Cheer Dance club Chloe Madeline Presentation to Pres Graham Wide eyed sergeant Peter O Speedster Tony S digs deep Catherine Bonifant 8 November 2016 8

Thanks from Marion Rhonda W has been travelling Catherine and Pres Graham TonyG celebrating Octoberfest with Marion 8 November 2016 9

Thoughts for the week Einstein & an Indian sitting next to each other on a long flight... Einstein says:"let's play a game...i will ask you a question,if you don't know the answer, you pay me only $5 and if I don't know the answer,i will pay you $500..." Einstein asks the first question: What's the distance from the earth to the moon...? Indian doesn't say a word,reaches his pocket, pulls out a $5... Now...It's the Indian s turn... He asks Einstein: What goes up a hill with 3 legs and comes down on 4 legs..? Einstein searches the net and asks all his smart friends...after an hour he gives Indian $500... Einstein going nuts and asks: Well...so what goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four..? Indian reaches his pocket and gives Einstein $5... Einstein fainted... Q: What do ghosts eat for supper? A: Spooketi Q: What do you do when 50 zombies surround your house? A: Hope it s Halloween!! Q: What is the most important subject a witch learns in school? A: Spelling I bought a horse. In its first race it went out 25 to 1. The only problem is that all the other horses left at 12:30 How do you make a small fortune out of horses? Start with a large fortune Girl power. 31 October Pick a winner. Tips on page 13 8 November 2016 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 8 November 2016 11