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District 9640 District Governor Darrell Brown

Service above self

The Rotator

Rotary Club of Southport Chartered 20 August 1945. Club No. 17905

Club President: Rhonda Whitton

www.southportrotary.com.au email: SouthportRotaryQld@gmail.com

Meeting date: 17 October 2017 Rotary Month: October:- Economic and Community Development

This week:- Meeting with Broadbeach Rotary. Police awards night

From Rhonda Tossers It was great to be able to share some lighthearted fellowship last night and toss our hats into the ring for Australian Rotary Health and mental health awareness. Construction worker Merv took out the well-deserved prize for ‘closest to the pin’ and walked away with a gourmet hamper. Members said they wanted more fun in Rotary, so watch this space for more.

Plant a tree Tam and Simone are co-ordinating our plant-a-tree-for-every-Rotarian, which will be held in Robina on Saturday 21 October starting at 8.45am. We have been allocated 50 trees so we should be well and truly finished by lunchtime. Please email Tam if you will be attending – and didn’t write your name on the sheets last night. Email: tam.le-vo@griffithuni.edu.au French kiss Our Club social committee dined at Le Café Gourmand last week and met with the chef to choose the menu for our French dining experience on 31 October. Seats are limited due to the size of the restaurant, so contact Jean-Luc asap to arrange payment and choose your main course menu from: duck, fish, vegetarian or gluten-free. sergentjeanluc@hotmail.com 0423 059 913

Fundraising opportunity at Commonwealth Games If you are interested in volunteering as a housekeeper during the 16 days of the Commonwealth Games, please contact me. Each shift is eight hours and may be split. Duties: making beds, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and generally tidying up the athletes’ rooms. Our Club will be paid $150 for each Club volunteer. Volunteers receive clothing to wear on the job as well as access to free transport.

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Next week No ‘normal’ meeting next week as we join forces with Broadbeach Rotary for their annual Police Officer of the Year awards. Contact Marion if you would like to attend.

Scribe’s report.

President

Rhonda

Chair and Opening

Chair Lea called the meeting to order at 6.15 pm.

We recited the Four Way Test and paid homage to the Queen and Australia with a toast.

International Toast

Greg gave an interesting talk on Rotary's involvement in China. First chartered in 1919, with 42 Clubs

by 1949, with a combination of locals and expats. Due to the unofficial negative influence of Mao, by

1952 all Rotary clubs had disbanded. However in recent years Rotary have been able to reinstate 11

clubs.

President's welcome noting guests and visiting Rotarians:

Rhonda welcomed visiting Rotarians Andy from Burleigh and Joachim from Hamburg.

June and Kathleen from Rosie's were presented with a certificate from Rhonda, and were delighted to

accept a donation from the carousel funds to continue the wonderful work they do with the charity for

the homeless. They have plans to buy a new coffee machine, tables and chairs with the funds.

Announcements and Directors' Reports.

Marion reminded us of the combined meeting next Tuesday with Broadbeach Rotary for the Police

Awards Night.

Greg spoke of the forming of an ad hoc committee to find a President Elect and a President nominee

for next year. He mentioned the possibility of several members sharing the position.

Tam invited us to join the tree planting on 21 October at Robina, with holes already dug and all we have

to do is plant. (See flyer this Rotator)

Merv passed on a report from Steve Penfold re Carousel. An audit has been done and the cost to repair

is substantial. Details will be going to a full council meeting on 14 November, for a decision.

Marion. Attendance and Secretary's Report

20members attending and 2 visiting Rotarians plus 1 guest. Total 23.

Sergeant :

Hugh asked everyone with a hat to come up and try to throw their hat into a large ring.

Members were fined for the privilege with funds donated to Australian Health. There were keen eyes

and steady hands and impressive attempts, but then Merv bowled a surveyors hard hat and got a

bullseye! And walked away with the picnic hamper kindly donated by Rhonda.

Raffle Winner : Merv Powell. Heads/tails Winner : Kathryn Russell

Guest Speaker: District PR Chair Andy Rajapakse

Andy spoke about ideas to increase our profile in the community and increase our membership. His

enthusiastic presentation and multiple good ideas ended with the Rotary International new slogan

"Rotary - People of action " See a problem and see a solution.

Vote of thanks: Merv P presented Andy with a Literacy Kit in thanks of his presentation tonight

President Rhonda closed the meeting at 7.40 pm

Judy C

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Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Meeting In view of November being Rotary Foundation Month and following recent tradition, your Board determined that November 21st will be a formal partners night for us to recognise past and newly acknowledged Paul Harris Fellows. It was also decided that Rhonda, Graham J and myself will make recommendations of people our Club should so recognize, and I would appreciate you all giving it some thought and make suggestions to us confidentially, of members or people in the broader community who you believe are worthy for consideration. Graham C

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.

Members 20 Club guests 1 Visiting Rotarians 1 Partners 1

Members Guests Total 23

Polio Plus $44 Fines $84.20 Billy $

Apologies to Marion Jones (acting) Club Service Director Apologies must be received on Friday 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 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

Satellite Club meeting: Thursday 12 October, 26 October. 7.15am for 7.30am Griffith University. Email breakfast orders to Regina: R.Tucker@griffith.edu.au Meeting finishes 8.30am.

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24 October World Polio Day

Next Tuesday.

Next week October 17, we have a joint meeting with Broadbeach Rotary at our usual venue, the Southport Golf Club. This is their yearly Police Officer of the Year Awards night- a Gala Dinner - at 6.30 for 7 pm. If anyone wants to come and hasn't notified Marion, they should do so ASAP. The cost is $55 to be paid to Treasurer Merv. Thanks Marion

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Please contact Marion if you have not already advised her of your attendance on October 17. Payment of $55 per person is required to Marion immediately. There is no

need to pay at PCYC.

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.

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Duties:

DUTIES 17 October 24 October 31 October 7 November

Chair Combined meeting

Graham J Social Night No meeting

Sergeant Broadbeach Rotary

Michael I Café Gourmand Melbourne Cup Day

Attendance Police Awards Rhonda W

Treasurer Southport Golf Club

Allan T Contact Jean-Luc

Rotary Minute Cost $55pp NA

Int. Toast Lambert W

Vote of thanks Graham J

Ups and Downs Lionel P

Scribe Ian C

Meet & Greet

Note: It is the responsibility of members to arrange a replacement if they cannot fulfill a duty Note: The Chairman is responsible for telephoning the members on duty to confirm their attendance

Guest speakers, events and meeting calendar 17 Oct Combined meeting with Broadbeach Rotary for Police Awards Golf Club

24 Oct Prof Richard John Science Literacy

31 Oct No meeting. Social night at Café Gourmand

7 November No meeting. Melbourne Cup Day

14 November Board meeting and Club assembly

Carousel Roster Coming Days

Carousel is closed for several weeks for repairs.

Celebrations Birthdays 18 October Michael I 29 October Graham J ( his 80

th)

Anniversaries 27 Oct Graeme and Margaret H

Rotary induction

Spouse birthday 12 Oct Yvonne P 16 Oct Nancy S

Themes for Rotary months August: Membership & Extension September: Basic Education & Literacy October: Economic & Community Develop’t November: The Rotary Foundation December: Disease Prevention & Treatment January: Vocational Service Month February: Peace & Conflict Prev/Resolution March: Water & Sanitation April: Maternal & Child Health May: Youth Services June: Rotary Fellowships

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

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Photos meeting 10 October

Marion at race day . She Winks and wins! Members of Rosies

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Greg Rotary minute Rhonda presents funds to Rosies Tam talks tree planting

Carousel news from Merv P Hatted Hugh the sergeant Sahlee in full flight

The bullseye Merv wins hamper Neil takes home some red wine

Andy Rajapaske Club thanks from Merv

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Nearby clubs for make-ups 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

Tuesday 6.30pm Broadbeach Quality Inn Mermaid Waters

Wednesday 7.00am Surfers Sunrise RSL Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise

7.00am 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

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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