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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 5 April 2016 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Club No: 17905

RI President President Lea Rickwood DG Anne Egan

K.R. Ravi Ravindran

THE ROTATOR of the

ROTARY CLUB OF

SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia

ROSTER 5 April

Chair Leanda C Serg Duncan P Attnd Peter O Treas Tony S Rot Min Elisabeth S Thanks Andrew M Up/D n Gary W Scribe Tony P M&G All members

Service Above Self

ROSTER 12 April

Chair Tony P Serg Peter O Attnd Allan T Treas Sahlee O Rot Min Hugh S Thanks Ian C UP/Dn Neil R Scribe Steve P

M&G All members

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President’s Message 29

th March.

The Red Room was really cool! Who knew Griffith University had such treasures tucked away? I must compliment Allan Thompson, Regina Tucker and the Satellite Club members for a very polished and professional night with gourmet finger food, excellent service and a sprinkle of fun. Professor Suresh Mahalingham spoke about a number of viruses including the Zika in a way that was easy to understand; a gift in itself. Our visit to the Red Room was a Rotary meeting with a difference. In the most recent Presidents’ Update I noted that the average Rotary Club membership in Australia is 26.6. With 52 active members (including the Satellite Club), we are one of the biggest. However there are four Clubs of 100 members and the largest is in Melbourne with more than 200 Rotarians. Lunches for 8 are on Sunday the 10

th of April. I have enough hosts, but not all members have indicated if they can

attend or wish to apologize. Can you please let me know either way by Friday the 1st of April?

Next week we are back at the Golf Club to hear about DGE Michael Irving’s plans for his year as District Governor. Michael has some new innovations that I am sure members will find interesting.

Lea Rickwood The very kissable parasite (you had to be there).

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; 20 members, 8 Visiting Rotarians, 10 Satellite club members, 1 club guest, 12 partners and visitors. Total 51. . BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 2 April Greg D 6 April Tony and Sally P 10 April Tony G 10 April Graham & Chris C 11 April Hugh S ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 8 April 08 Sahlee O 5 April Helena K

Rotary Carousel Funds

Year 1/7/15 to 30/6/16 Last Year

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2014-15

27/03/2016 $3,354.05 $32,070.10 $97,434.05

1st Qtr

$31,775.75 $29,666.25

2nd Qtr

$33,588.20 $38,437.35

3rd Qtr

$32,070.10 $32,251.90

4th Qtr

$0.00 $26,272.75

YTD

$97,434.05 $126,628.25

ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

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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?

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ORDER OF MEETING Date 29th March, 2016 at 18:15 hrs

RED ZONE ROOM at GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

CHAIR Allan Thompson called the meeting to order and invited everyone to join in reciting the 4 way test. He then proposes a toast to the Queen and the people of Australia CHAIR Alan Thompson Invited President Lea to welcome everyone including guests and guest speaker Professor Suresh Mahalingham, Then the Chair also invited Danielle Stanisic to welcome all on behalf of the Satellite Club Daniel Stanisic gave the Rotary Minute on the Satellite Club. This club currently concentrates on raising funds to provide support to women & children who escaped from domestic violence situations; they aim and so far manage 1 hamper per week. Having done this for a while now, they advised that they were about to gain a new member as a result, being one of the beneficiaries of this program. Emilie Kuntz - Presentation on the RED ZONE The Red Zone opened in June 2015 and is open on week days from 10:00 to 16:00hrs. It is also available for functions. They receive many visitors who enjoy the interactive facilities in this room. Touch screens reveal a lot of information and fun based on latest technology. Emilie Kuntz demonstrated how the various screens and facilities function to the delight of the attendees. Some of the facilities were:

Take Stock of yourself (financial);

Virtual Ambulance;

An energy generating bike which David Randal worked well;

The “Sand pit” made from kinetic sand where one could see the climatic change following a topographic change; and

The music wall, great fun! REFRESHMENTS – drinks and delicious finger food were served, including 1 round of free drinks! CHAIR Allan Thompson invited Professor Suresh Mahalingham to speak on the ZIKA Virus. Suresh Mahalingham is a professor of Virology and NHMRC Senior Fellow of Griffith University, Australia heading the Institute of Glycomics there. In his very passionate and informative presentation the professor spoke about viruses in general and why most can be successfully treated and the question why some viruses (globally) are so difficult to concur. He gave us a brief history on viruses showing what damage these viruses have done, the enormous carnage they caused and how some were rather mild and uneventful. He spoke of the nature of viruses as parasites by using the cellular machinery for protein synthesis, reproduction thereby killing the cell when budding. Many slides showed what viruses looked like and their terrible or mild effect on patients. Some viruses like the Ebola or the influenza viruses looked rather interesting… even beautiful in the professor’s eyes. Professor Suresh Mahalingham advised that the Zika virus is still being researched and more information will be revealed in 2-3 months. It is a less dangerous virus, i.e. not death causing, just mild temperature, a rash that takes about 9 days to show and a week to heal up. There is little known about it due to it not being dangerous. It needs a particular cell protein, i.e. cells of lungs for instance to develop. The main reason for the researchers to continue is that when pregnant women become infected the likelihood for their baby to be deformed is rather high. Professor Suresh Mahalingham has listed a number of mosquito borne pathogens that enter via stings (blood) saliva, etc., causing

Malaria - parasites

Dangue fever – globally 20 million cases P.A. of which 24,000 are fatal

West Nile virus

Zika Virus - discovered in 1947 in Uganda (Monkey Virus)rapidly spreading in the Americas;

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Chikungunya virus – causes fever and debilitating pain and is spreading quite rapidly in NY & NJ., In Australia there are 41 known cases 7 of which are in Queensland;

Ross River virus

Yellow Fever Virus – use of DDT eradicated the virus, but when DDT was no longer allowed the virus came back.

Professor Suresh Mahalingham also gave us a brief history of the various vaccinations that were created since the earlier 20th century to now and their effectiveness. THANKS - Thanks and presentation of Literacy Kit certificate was conferred by Rebecca Sanders who acknowledged the Professor for his work and dedication. CHAIR Allan Thompson Invited President Lea to close meeting. President Lea closed the meeting thanking our hosts, the presenters and the members.

Scribe: Elisabeth Schuhle

Date Claimer 19 April Joachim Ulrich 6,7,8 May District Conference 28 June Change over dinner Apologies to Marion Jones Club Service Director

Apologies must be received before noon on the Monday 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 marion.r.jones@gmail.com Telephone or text 0406 040 039 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.

District Conference 6,7,8 May, Murwillumbah. Link to booking site http://e.mybookingmanager.com/D9640Conference2016

Contact Marion or Graham Jones if you need assistance.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – LIEUTENANT GENERAL DAVID MORRISON – LUCAS PATCHETT AND NICHOLAS MARCHESI

BOB MURRAY AND ALLAN DAWSON HUMAN BRAIN – PROFESSOR PETER SILBURN AM

WATER TREATMENT KENYA by TWEED SHIRE COUNCIL TROY GREEN

NATIONAL BOWL SCAN - DR ANDREW HOWARD HOPE KAILASH HUMLA CHILDREN'S HOME AUSTRALIA - LEANNE PAPAS

AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH ON CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH - PROFESSOR MICHAEL SAWYER .

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Have you registered yet to be part of the First Light Conference?

The speaker line up is impressive: Australian of the Year 2016, David Morrison; Young Australians of

the Year 2016, Orange Sky; the motivational Keith Abrahams plus more inspiring and informative

individuals.

Enjoy Friday night’s giant pool side party. Let your hair down at Saturday night’s Age of Aquarius

dinner and dance. Relive the days of flower power, peace symbols and great music.

For program details click on this link: http://www.rotary9640.org/SitePage/district-conference-2016/friday-sunday

To register click on this link: http://e.mybookingmanager.com/D9640Conference2016

Registrations for all events and services close 13 April 2016.

After that Friday night’s dinner plus Saturday’s morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea WILL NOT be

available.

The Club has decided to run this year’s 22nd

annual Rotary Race Day as a

Southport Rotary Fun Day

Saturday 4

th June 2016

Even if you don’t follow horse racing come along and enjoy the food, wine and friends!

The price has been reduced to just $55 per person

It will be held in the Winners Circle room overlooking the finishing post

(Unless there are insufficient numbers wherein it will be moved to the Dome (same great atmosphere and food)

Contact Ann Penfold – 0413 806040 or ann@drasafety.com.au

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DUTIES 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 April

Chair Leanda C Tony P Steve P Jim S

Sergeant Duncan P Peter O Gary W Duncan P

Attendance Peter O Allan T Michelle W Ian C

Treasurer Tony S Sahlee O Bill C Lionel P

Rotary Minute Elisabeth S Hugh S Michael L Tracy N

Vote of thanks Andrew M Ian C Gail R Elisabeth S

Ups and Downs Gary W Neil R Allan T Gary W

Scribe Tony P Steve P David R Hugh S

Meet & Greet All Members All members All members All members

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GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2016

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

5 April DGE Michael Irving’s goals

12 April Anti Ice Campaigner Andrea Simmons

19 April Joachim Ulrich Consul General for Costa Rica

26 April WW11 Remembered

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

1 Apr Fri Tony P Robert Allen Lionel Susan McP

2 Apr Sat Robert Allen Lambert Robina Susan McP

3 Apr Sun Rotaract Allan Thompson Regina Tucker Susan McP

Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm

4 Apr Mon Robert Allen Dot & Ken Michael Lovell

5 Apr Tue Dot & Ken Hugh Smith Dave & Pam Susan McP

6 Apr Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed

7 Apr Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Robina

8 Apr Fri Tony P Robert Allen Lionel Susan McP

9 Apr Sat Michael I Lambert Robina Susan McP

10 Apr Sun Rotaract Paul Fitzmaurice Susan McP

Date Day 9-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm

11 Apr Mon Robert Allen ?? Peter O

12 Apr Tue Dot & Ken Hugh Smith Dave & Pam ??

13 Apr Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed

14 Apr Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Robina

The Red Zone room Interactive sand pit

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Chair Allan T

Members and guests Daniel Stanisic

Emilie Kuntz David R lights up things Gary and Michelle relaxing

Prof Suresh Mahalingham Dessert goodies

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Rebecca Sanders thanks Prof Suresh Dee has a winners smile

Prof Suresh and Pres Lea

Thoughts for the week.

My dentistry patients are called and reminded the day before their scheduled appointments. During an

office visit, one man was in an especially good humor and explained why. “My staff kids me about the

high opinion I have of myself,” he said. “Yesterday your receptionist left a message that had them in

stitches.”

He related the memo his secretary had handed him: “Your crown is ready.”

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My mother taught for 11 years at a day-care center. One winter afternoon she was trying to show a young

boy how to zip up his coat. “The secret,” Mom said, “is to get this piece of the zipper to fit in the other side

before you try to zip it up.”

After struggling with the zipper for several minutes, the boy sighed and said, “Why does it have to be a

secret?”

Our manager at the restaurant where I worked was a much beloved, jovial man. But there was one subject

you didn’t dare discuss in front of him — his height. Or, should I say, his lack of it. One day, he stormed

through the door and announced angrily, “Someone just picked my pocket!” Most of my fellow

waitresses and I were speechless, except for the one who blurted out, “How could anyone stoop so low?”

An economist is someone who liked numbers as a kid but didn't have enough charisma to be

an accountant.

An engineer, a physicist, and a mathematician are shown a pasture with a herd of sheep. They are told to put the sheep inside

the smallest possible amount of fence.

The engineer is first. He herds the sheep into a circle and then puts the fence around them, declaring, "A circle will use the

least fence for a given area, so this is the best solution."

The physicist is next. She creates a circular fence of infinite radius around the sheep, and then draws the fence tight around

the herd, declaring, "This will give the smallest circular fence around the herd."

The mathematician is last. After giving the problem a little thought, he puts a small fence around himself and declares, "I

define myself to be on the outside!"

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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 Arundel Tavern 226 Napper Rd Arundel

Tuesday 6.30pm Parkwood Arundel Tavern 226 Napper Rd. Arundel

Wednesday 7.00am Surfers Sunrise Southport Yacht Club Main Beach

7.15am Hope Is Sanctuary Cove Country

Club

Sanctuary Cove

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

2nd

and 4th

Thursdays

6.15pm Gold Coast

Central

Southport Golf Club Slatyer Ave

7.00am Coomera River Waterlife Restaurant Gold Coast Marina 76-84

Waterway Dv Coomera.

Friday 7.00am Broadwater

Southport

Southport Yacht Club Main Beach