Service Above Self. ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia. THE ROTATOR of the. RI Pres Sakuji Tanaka DG Sandra Doumany

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1 THE ROTATOR of the ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia 1955 District: 9640 Chartered 20 th August, March 2013 Charter No: Volume No Club No: Service Above Self RI Pres Sakuji Tanaka DG Sandra Doumany ROSTER March 12 Chair Michelle W Sergeant Gary W Attendance Bill C Treasurer Beth D Scribe Peter H Room Setup Greg D/ Tony G Thanks Internat Toast Don D President Andrew Middleton ROSTER March 19 Chair Anthony H Sergeant Michael I Attendance Graham J Treasurer Don K Scribe Lionel P Room Setup PeterO/ Steve P Thanks Internat Toast Phil K Rotator February 26 1

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Well Tuesday was a great turnout and it s always a special night when the partners are there. After the meeting we managed to hook up to the E-Club and although it was a bit like watching an old home movie at times and the sound coming through the computer came and went it was exciting to see people from all over the world connecting to talk about Rotary. The speakers were interesting but more exciting is that we have in our midst a young person who can see the potential of Rotary and wants to do something about it. Hopefully we can convince more young people to get involved. We ll have to because I can t see many of us using Twitter or some of the other media tools youngsters and celebrities use. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has just announced that he will donate $100 million to the Polio Plus campaign from his Philanthropic Trust. They must pay mayors well in the U.S.! Thanks mostly to Bill Gates I suppose, more and more people are realising the enormity of what Rotarians have done and how critical it is to make sure we finish the job. One aspect I feel we have neglected is to tell the world how much we ve done. None of these celebrities would have come on board if we hadn t started the campaign and, for the most part, run it. I can t help but think that if young people knew how much Rotarians had done over the last 108 years they would be more than keen to get involved. See you next week. Andrew TREASURER S REPORT 12 March 2013 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. Fines: $66.05 Year to date: Billy: $ Year to date: Carousel: Report from Paul Boles Week Ending Weekly 3 rd Quarter Year to Date $ $82, Mervyn Powell Treasurer ALMONER.Karl Flandorfer, previously a member of our club, is seriously ill with leukemia. Keith Robson seriously ill. Gary Rickwood has a new and serious health problem and is having intensive chemo therapy. Ellison, Paul Boles wife recovering from a broken leg BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 16 March Don D 6 March Nancy and Tony S ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 8 March 83 TonyP 8 March Marion J 8 March 05 Beth D 14 March 92 Michael 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? Rotator February 26 2

3 ATTENDANCE 24 Members 10 Partners 6 visiting Rotarians and 2 guests total 42. Date Claimer This week:- Borneo Visit Somerset College. 17 March St. Patrick s Day 12 to 14 April District Conference Royal Pines 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 Overells 24 March Lunch with GSE team in Lismore. 23 April PN Lambert s life story 7 May PHF night. Partners night Rotator February 26 3

4 Changeover dinner Tuesday 11 June SCRIBE S REPORT Date 5 th March President: Andrew welcomed guest, speaker and members and partners, He invited everyone to stay as we will be linking into the EClub meeting at Chair and Opening: David Randall Visiting Rotarians: Heather Yarker, DG Sandra and Sam Doumany Graeme Hills Margaret Hills, ADG Neil Thurlow Francine Thurlow. Rtn Ron Burton, International toast: Hugh Smith, Rotary Club of Norman, 1 st may 1919 charted members 22. Sponsored by Oklahoma Club District Announcements and Directors Reports: Bill C, Function Volt Restaurant/ Southport 26/3/2013. Peter O, Weather has been terrible, need help on Saturday 9 to 12 and 12 to 3pm. Peter o and Tony P. David R, PHF night 7 th of May Formal/Partners night INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBER: Chairman David invited Pres. Andrew to induct Marion Jones into the Club, PDG Graham was invited to bring his sponsored member (Marion) up to be inducted. Graham and Marion travelled a lot for Rotary over the last year and Graham had pleasure in presenting Marion whose father and brother have been Rotarians. Pres. Andrew inducted Marion. DG Sandra presented Marion the Rotary Badge and Name Badge. Marion will join the Membership committee. Marion thanked everyone for accepting her into the club, she feels comfortable at this club. No surprise. Attendance and Secretary s Report: 42 at meeting, 24 Rtns, 6 visitors, 3 guests, and 9 partners. Sergeant: Tina Ross. Tony G had Tina Multi-tasking; Pres. Andrew was fined for thinking Marion was the first female partner to join the club, when Michelle in fact was the first. Marion for becoming new member. Graham for marrying Marion. Murray B for getting very good at undoing bra straps. Bill C for Joke about 2 men and bra s not well received. Cross Fines--- Graham J on Gary W for getting Michelle to do his scribe report. Tony P 30 years in Rotary not his Birthday again. Raffle Winner: Barb O Heads/Tails Winner: Graham Hills Guest Speakers: Clinton Ford and Harold Bush re the new Horizons project with the Suns Football Club. Rotary District 9640 has joined with the Suns Football Club in a community partnership program, this partnership will provide Rotary with various promotional activities that will allow Rotary members to raise money for Rotary projects and attend the Suns football home games. As part of being at AFL club the Suns are required to participate in community activities and in 2012 the player and staff did 1700 appearances and delivered 5000 community hours. The 2013 Horizon s program is to be lunch in the next few weeks and Rotary will benefit by participating with Suns by getting online with the Suns, Stadium signage, exposure to retail and ticket sales. Suns can provide prizes for fundraising events and player could attend these events to gain better exposure. This program asks the Rotary district 9640 and the Suns to donate $30k each a year, which will be given to several charities. Vote of Thanks: Hugh Smith. Close of Meeting: 7.35pm Rotator February 26 4

5 Latest edition of RDU devoted to women in Rotary!!! DISTRICT CONFERENCE Please consider attending our District Conference. It is close to home at Royal Pines on April It is not expensive at $160 for everything. There are great guest speakers who include: Richard Royle is Executive Director of Unitingcare Health, that includes the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. Allana Corbin is a pilot who will enthral us with her story of tragedy and sheer guts. Stuart Robert is the federal Member for Fadden on the northern Gold Coast and is Shadow Minister for Defence, Science, Technology and Personnel. He is a graduate of the Defence Academy and is very active in the community. He is a member of our e-club too! Hetty Johnson founded Bravehearts in 1997 and lobbies hard on the issue of pedophilia and wants to make Australia the safest country in the world for children. Brian Herd is a lawyer in Brisbane and is regarded as one of Australia s leaders in Elder Law. Kenton Campbell is CEO of Zarrafas Coffee celebrating 15 years in retail in SE Queensland. The Morcombes, Bruce and Denise, established the Daniel Morcombe Foundation in 2005 which is committed to educating children about personal safety. Ashlee Teakle, a graduate from Trinity Lutheran College on the Gold Coast, was Queensland Youth Ambassador in 2011, She has taught students in grade 12 in a remote Zulu village in South Africa for 6 months. She has worked for World Vision in various countries. John Witheriff is Chairman of the Gold Coast Suns Football Club and Chairman of the GoldLinQ Consortium. Since our District is in partnership with the GC Suns Horizons charity programme, it will be good to hear from their CEO. This is an impressive lineup of speakers so plan to come along and hear them. Check out the Rotary District 9640 website and click on the icon for the conference. Register and read more about the great guest speakers. The cost for the entire weekend including all meals is only $160.00pp International Toast Hugh Chair David R Introducing Marion Rotator February 26 5

6 Your Glass is empty O Flaherty, will you be having another? And why would I be wanting two empty glasses? replied O Flaherty DG Sandra aids induction Marion addresses meeting Pres Elect and Julia Murray somebody Harold Busch Clint Ford Thanks Hugh S Andrew, Harold and Clint Sergeant Tina Celebrating Marion s induction Rotator February 26 6

7 Apologies to Lambert Wang 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 12 Mar MichelleW Gary W BillC BethD Peterh GregD TonyG DonD 19 Mar AnthonyH Michael I GrahamJ DonK LionelP PeterO SteveP PhilK 26 Mar Duncan P Merv P Tony P David R Hugh S Neil R Jim S Tina R 2 April Tony S Gary W Lambert W Michelle W Hugh S Bill C Jim S Michael I 9 April TonyG Michael I Peter H Anthony H Steve P Don K Peter O Graham J GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2013 Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits. Date March 12 March 19 March 26 April 10 April 16 Speaker/Topic David Shapland and Somerset College Students Borneo Visit Hedley Lockyer Motor Neurone Disease Easter partners night at the Vault. Easter bonnet competition Vocational visit to Volunteer Marine Rescue Bar-b-que meal Joan Cronin and Peter Hobart Awards Night CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING WEEK: 7-Mar Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L(v) 8-Mar Fri Peter H Bernard Lionel P Lesley L(v) 9-Mar Sat Michael I Lambert graeme Hills Lesley L 10-Mar Sun (Rotaract) Bernard Peter O Date Day pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 11-Mar Mon Robert S (v) Leigh G Hugh Smith Closed 12-Mar Tue Dot &Ken Leigh G Dave & Pam Closed 13-Mar Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 14-Mar Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L (v) 15-Mar Fri Peter H Bernard (v) Lionel P Lesley L (v) 16-Mar Sat Michael I Lambert Graeme Hills Lesley L (v) 17-Mar Sun (Rotaract) Bernard Peter O Rotator February 26 7

8 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 Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please tonyandmira@optusnet.com.au Thursday. before 6.00pm.Thoughts for the week Every rose has it s thorn That s the catch life teaches. There hasn t been a free lunch yet Without those boring speeches. What was it like having all your teeth out? Terrible. I will never do it again. Here snug in her grave My wife do lie. Now she s at rest And so am I. Dancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire. He said it was love at first sight. Then why didn t he marry her? Because he took a second look. I have always tried to pay my bills with a smile. But invariably they want money. With the new world order the USA will, from now on, be known as the IOUSA. Rotator February 26 8