The Rotator. Rotary Club of Southport Chartered 20 August Club No Club President: Rhonda Whitton

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1 District 9640 District Governor Darrell Brown Service above self The Rotator Rotary Club of Southport Chartered 20 August Club No Club President: Rhonda Whitton Meeting date: 4 July 2017 Rotary Month: July.The new club year. No theme This week s speaker: Club night. Marion and Graham Jones. Convention Atlanta Happy (Rotary) New Year It wasn t quite fireworks and champers, but members and partners donned their black ties and frocks on Tuesday evening for our Club s 72nd Changeover Dinner. We were delighted to welcome many of our Club's Honorary members, partners, guests and our resident soon-to-be PDG Michael and Roz. Our honoured guests included Sandra and Sam Doumany and Danielle Stanisic from our Satellite Club. It was indeed an honour for me to be inducted as your Club s 72nd President and to welcome aboard your new Board. My goal this year is to continue working with you to make our Club a relevant, vibrant one and to increase our public profile and presence in our community. So, in a couple of days we ll be off and running in the Rotary year. We all have lots of work to do, carousel rosters to volunteer for, projects to develop/maintain and friendships to be enjoyed. 1 That s what being a Southport Rotarian all about. I look forward to working with you all. Rhonda Whitton President Message from Past President Graham Cooper. Don t hit that flush button yet, not until I have the chance to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support last night and over the past year. Now celebrate our achievements of the year and be satisfied that you have served humanity well. Graham Treasurer s Report: Merv Powell Note: Members who fail to send an apology for non-attendance will be charged as per our Club policy, which was agreed by all members at previous Club Assemblies. Attendance:20 members Club guests:3 Visiting Rotarians:4 Partners:11 Member s guests:2 Total present: 40

2 PolioPlus: $74 Happy $s/fines: $ Raffle of floral decos $68 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 Rotary Carousel Funds Year 1/7/16 to 30/6/17 Last Year Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD /06/2017 $ $23, $108, st Qtr $27, $31, nd Qtr $34, $33, rd Qtr $21, $32, th Qtr $23, $23, YTD $108, $121, Guest speaker:4 July Marion and Graham Jones. SCRIBES REPORT JUNE 27, 2017 Chair and Opening: Chair Peter Overell opened the meeting with the Four Way Test followed by the toast to the Queen and Australia. He invited President Graham to welcome everyone. President Graham welcomed all 40 to the meeting making mention of DG Michael and Roz, PDG Sandra and Sam Doumany, our 2 Honorary members, Gail and Susan, Michael Farrow, Diana Todd- Banks, Danielle Stanisic from the Satellite Club, partners and members. President Graham thanked Lynne Connelly for the beautiful floral table arrangements. He said that 9 members and partners attended the District Changeover last Sunday. He also thanked Sue Dux for preparing the Annual Report which has been distributed to all tables. Chair Peter invited PP and AG Lea Rickwood to propose the toast to Rotary International in which she said how Rotary tackled so many of the issues facing our world and with 1.2 million members, Rotary is making a real difference. Chair Peter then invited DG Michael to respond. In that Michael mentioned the Rotary Foundation which had given $US 3b to humanitarian programmes. Dear to his heart is the Polio Plus Eradication programme which is nearing the end as numbers have reduced from 350,000 per year when Rotary became involved to only 6 so far this year. DG Michael then expressed his and Roz s thanks to Southport for their great support throughout the year. Following dinner, Chair Peter invited Jim Scotte to propose the Toast to the Rotaranns. Jim talked about the great support that the Rotaryanns have given to Southport Rotary since they began in They assisted Roz with her Days for Girls project and helped with the District Conference. 2

3 Christine Cooper responded on behalf of the Rotaryanns and said how the group really shared and cared for each other and Southport Rotary club members. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers. Following dessert, Tony Gardner led Heads and Tails and drew the 2 raffles, one for the club and the other for the 6 floral arrangements. Raffle Winner was Susan and Heads and Tails Winner: Sam Doumany Chair Peter invited DG Michael forward and he presented the District Citation Award to Southport Rotary, received by President Graham. Roz also presented a certificate to President Graham for Southport Rotary s support of her partner project the Fred Hollows Foundation which had riased $25,000 from the District- a marvellous response. President Graham and Greg Dux presented attendance awards to several members- Tony G, Graham and Marion J, Peter O, Lionel Perry, Merv P, Hugh S, Allan T, Michael I, Graham C and Rhonda W. President Graham then gave his farewell address in which he said how proud he was to be a Rotarian as we all are. He proposed a toast to Southport Rotary. He congratulated Graham and Marion Jones on receiving the Brian and Nancy Knowles Award for service to District He mentioned it had been a busy year with the celebration of the 100 th Anniversary of the Rotary Foundation which has shown such good stewardship for 112 years. He said how DG Michael had had good local and relevant Projects with the organ donation, the successful Charleville trips as well as Roz s project. He mentioned that he had gone to Murgon with a Fred Hollows Project. President Graham presented a bouquet of flowers to Sue Dux for her work on our Annual Report. Then, he called President Elect Rhonda Whitton forward to receive the chain of office, her President s pin and dinner badge. Rhonda announced her goals for the year were to continue the great work that Southport Rotary has done over its 72 years, to make Southport Rotary a strong and vibrant club with a greater presence in the community and to increase our public image in the community. President Rhonda then presented Immediate Past President Graham with his PP pin and dinner badge. President Rhonda introduced her Board- Secretary Marion J, Executive Secretary Graham J, Treasurer Merv P, Rotary Foundation Graham C, Membership and PR Lea R, International Projects Tony P, Community Services Leanda C and Youth Andrew M. Club Admin is Bill C for July and Marion and Rhonda Aug thru December with PDG Michael taking over in January. President Rhonda thanked Roz I for looking after Rotaryanns for the coming year. With that, President Rhonda thanked everyone for coming and closed the meeting at 9.10 pm Marion J NB. A pastoral care note: Sahlee s sister Rosalinda who spoke so movingly to us this year is in need of a job. If you are able to help would you contact Jean-Luc as Sahlee is overseas. Rosalinda does cleaning and is working on her early childhood qualification. Duties Duties 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 July Chair Bill C Graham J Andrew M Graham J Sergeant Jim S Graham C Greg D Michael I Attendance Judy C Tony S Sahlee O ElisabethS Treasurer Elisabeth S Lionel P Judy C Jean Luc Internat Toast Michael L NA Duncan P NA Rotary minute NA Allan T NA Leanda Vote of thanks NA Tony G Lea R Graham C Ups & downs Greg D Ian C Jim S Lionel P Scribe Marion J Peter O Bill C Lea R Meet & greet All All All All Note: It is the responsibility of members to arrange a replacement if they cannot fulfill a duty 3

4 Note: The Chairman is responsible for telephoning the members on duty to confirm their attendance Guest speakers, events and meeting calendar July 4 Club Night Marion and Graham Jones Atlanta Convention July 11 Marcel Campbell Silk Sisters Cambodia. PHF Awards July 18 Graeme Allan District Insurance Officer July 25 Darrell Brown DG club visit Carousel Roster Coming Days 01-Jul Sat Leanda Robina RC Susan 02-Jul Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9-Midday 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 03-Jul Mon Rhonda W Mac 04-Jul Tue Dot & Ken David H David & Pam 05-Jul Wed Have A Feed Have A Feed Have A Feed Have A Feed 06-Jul Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 07-Jul Fri Jean-Luc Lionel Susan 08-Jul Sat Sahlee Robina RC Susan 09-Jul Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9-Midday 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 10-Jul Mon Rhonda W Mac 11-Jul Tue Dot & Ken David H David & Pam 12-Jul Wed Have A Feed Have A Feed Have A Feed Have A Feed 13-Jul Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 14-Jul Fri Jean-Luc Lionel Susan 15-Jul Sat Leanda Robina RC Susan 16-Jul Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date for Satellite Club meeting: 6 July. 7.15am for 7.30am G s Restaurant. Celebrations Birthdays 25 July Murray B 29 July Duncan P Rotary induction 1 July 01 Andrew M 6 July 99 Lea R Anniversaries Spouse birthday 9 July Sally P 30 July Lynne C Themes for Rotary months August: Membership & Extension October: Economic & Community Develop t December: Disease Prevention & Treatment February: Peace & Conflict Prev/Resolution April: Maternal & Child Health June: Rotary Fellowships September: Basic Education & Literacy November: The Rotary Foundation January: Vocational Service Month March: Water & Sanitation May: Youth Services 4

5 Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please before 6.00pm Thursday. Copies to Sue Dux From the editor: Next week Sue Dux will do the Rotator so all contributors please ensure you sent your material to Sue. District Governor s Changeover. Graham and Marion receive the Brian and Nancy Knowles Award for contributions to Rotary. With Brian Knowles and Michael and Roz. We are the first winners of the Award after Brian and Nancy last year. Changeover Dinner Photos. 27 June Chair Peter O Pres Graham C RI toast Lea R DG Michael Response 5

6 Jim S toasts Rotaryannes Chris C responds And gets some flowers Danielle Stanisic Roz I District Citation from DG Michael Marion and Graham J are 100% Welcome to Pres Rhonda W The Banner 6

7 The new Club board. Nearby clubs for make-ups 7