Week 37 20th March 2012

GUEST SPEAKER PROGRAM Date Speaker Subject Speaker Host

27-3-12 Breaking the WW2 Codes John Harding

3-4-12 VMS Operation Jacobs Well Ron Thomson

10-4-12 Steve Ciobo MP Secondment to the UN

17-4-12 Club Assembly

Door Duty Roster

Date Attendance 1 Attendance 2 Greeter 27-3-12 Neil Jones Peter Tomlinson Denis O’Brien

3-4-12 John Bee John Harding Bill Waller

10-4-12 John Bee Ian Cowen Kevin Wilkins

17-4-12 John Bee Bill Rex Neil Jones

Please note: No.1 Doorkeeper will now hold the position for 4 weeks to simplify the handover proceedings – please check how this affects you.

Please note your inclusion in any of the Duty Rosters implies your duty to attend – if you cannot for any reason, the responsibility for finding your replacement lies with you.

CONGRATULATIONS DUE THIS WEEK

Birthdays Anniversaries Inductions

Ian Cowen Bob Jordan Harold Busch

Larry Greenman 2009

Last Week’s Meeting Attendance Apologies Meeting Income Charity Fund Raising

Rotarians Hon. Members

(Lloyd Yelland & Syd Garrett)

Visiting Rotarians Partners/Family

Guest speaker(s) Club Guests

Visitors

Total

31 2 2 1 1

37

Frank Adorjan Nives Ceccato Klaus Axmann Peter Sutton Jim Hawkins Alex Jorden Cec McPaul Phil Moore

Tina Rambaldini Hermann Rogers Chris Thomsen

Grahame Werrell

Raffle $38 Fines $53.05

Copper Pot $20.60

Sizzle $275 Corp. Sizzle $1,200

Y.T.D. $18,096

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER 8:00am – 11:00pm 11:0am – 2:00pm

30 March 2012 John Harding Kevin Wilkins

Neil Jones

Vicky Nicoll Ian Cowen

Helen Busch

5 April 2012 Please note this is Thursday

& shifts will be 4 hours

Brian Pearson John McAvoy Helen McAvoy

Bob Jordan Kevin O’Brien Noel Hodges

13 April 2012 Hermann Rogers Nasho 1 & 2

John Bee Nasho 3 & 4

20 April 2012 Cec McPaul Peter Tomlinson Brian Pearson

Larry Greenman Helen Busch John Harding

Sausage Sizzle Rules – no open shoes & remove apron before visit to bathroom

If non Rotarians are helping us, we provide them with a sizzle & drink free of charge

Top Priority – Please ensure visitors log in, and out, when working on any Rotary event, otherwise they are not covered by Rotary

Insurance Please remember it is your responsibility to arrange a replacement if you can’t make it

President Busch welcomed Honorary Members Syd Garrett and Lloyd Yelland, Former

President Clive Evanden, Aris Imbardelli (friend of Tony Lewis) and Bryan McDonald of RC

of Regency Park, S.A.

President’s weekly report number 36

Young Achiever in Vocational Excellence Following the club meeting on Tuesday night can I again ask for members support with nominations for this year’s Young Achiever in Vocational Excellence Award. If you are unable to personally nominate someone a contact you have through a number of services may hold the key to a nomination. Any thoughts or queries can be clarified by Kevin O’Brien. Lots of publicity on young achiever through a channel 9 interview with last year Young Achiever Joel Rea, Kevin has a phone interview with 4CRB and the project has received substantial write up in local press.

Project Laos

This potential project Is gaining interest and momentum following the board meeting on the 13th

March. A group of Rotarians from the club are planning a trip to Laos, possibly in October to see firsthand how we can be involved in this worthwhile International project. Graham Sivyer has made an important contact with a fellow Rotarian in Vientiane. Any member interested in joining the group travel to Laos should contact Graham.

Fund Raising A couple of big fund raisers over the next two weekends with the Gold Coast home show this weekend and Bluefit Foundation swimming marathon next weekend. Thanks to club members rostered to these two activities.

District Conference The programme attached is certainly an invitation to a great Rotary weekend. On his return from New Zealand next week Jim Hawkins will be finalizing a number of conference activities including seeking assistance for the silent auction. Saturday roll call at Conference is a great opportunity for us to get together and voice our presence.

DISTRICT 9640- 2012 ROTARY CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

“Building our family, making waves” -----------------------------------------------------------------

Friday, April 13, 2012

TIME ACTIVITY

11.30- 12.00 College of Governor’s Meeting and Lunch at a Jupiters restaurant

13.00 Display and Registration areas set up

14.00 Registration Desk opens

17.30 Pre-Dinner Drinks

18.00 Call to Order- PLENARY SESSION 1

Arrival of Official Party

Flag ceremony by YEP Students

National Anthem

Official Opening: Cr. Margaret Grummitt, Office of the MAYOR, Gold Coast

Welcome to the Conference: DG Graham Jones

PDG Joanne Schilling, RI President’s Representative (1)

Lighting of the Memorial Candle

19.00 Grace

Dinner: [Main Course]

YEP Presentation

Dessert

Inbound GSE team from Wisconsin/Minnesota

Entertainment by Magician/Local Performers

22.00 Close

Saturday, April 14, 2012

07.00 Registration & Breakfast: own arrangements

08.00 Call to Order: PLENARY SESSION 2

Opening remarks: DG Graham Jones

Presentation of Key Rotary Club Projects (About 6 selected projects)

09.00 Roll Call of Clubs in the District

PDG Joanne Schilling, RI President’s Representative (2)

Bill Gates and Rob Byrne: POLIO IN RETREAT (1)

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9.00-10.15 New Generations Program: CURRUMBIN SANCTUARY SHOW

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10.15-10.45 MORNING TEA

10.45 Call to Order: PLENARY SESSION 3

Keynote Speaker (2): Professor Mark von Itzstein-“A Pathway to End Malaria”

Keynote Speaker (3): Dr Chris Caton, Chief Economist BT-Demystifying Financial

Complexities

Entertainment by Local Performer/Magician

Keynote Speaker (4): Chris Josceleyne- “Rotary e-Clubs”

Keynote Speaker (5): Buz Green- “Learn Grow

13.00-14.00 LUNCH

14.00 Call to Order: PLENARY SESSION 4

Preview, 2013 District Conference-DGE Sandra Doumany

Outbound GSE- Arizona

Lyle Burgoyne: Kenya Health

Outbound GSE - Wisconsin/Minnesota)

15.00-15.30 AFTERNOON TEA

15.30 Call to Order: PLENARY AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS 5

(1) Business Meeting [Chair PDG Brian Wheatley]

(2) Rotary Australia World Community Service [RAWCS] {Rock O’Keefe}

(4) Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) {Graham & Lyn Howie}

16.15 Close

18.00 Buses leave for OUTBACK SPECTACULAR

18.45- 1930 Pre-Show Entertainment: OUTBACK SPECTACULAR

19.30 OUTBACK SPECTACULAR

21.30 Buses return

Sunday, April 15, 2012

07.00 Breakfast: own arrangements

07.45 “Reflections” {Rev. Dr Geoff Prentice}

08.15 Call to Order: PLENARY SESSION 6

Setting the Scene: DG Graham Jones

Keynote Speaker (5): Tanya Major: “Generation 1”

Keynote Speaker (6): Tori Anderson: Peace and Media

An International RYLA Experience: Andrew Bradley

Awards { Al Weston}

10.15-10.45 MORNING TEA

------------------------------------------------------------------ 9.00-10.15 New Generations’ Program on EXPLORING SCIENCE

10.45 Call to Order: PLENARY SESSION 7

Keynote Speaker (7): Lars Olsen “Forget Me Not”

Sara Don (8): “From NYSF to MIT”

Keynote Speaker (9): JOHN EALES, “Composure under Pressure”

Conference Summary by PDG Joanne Schilling, RI President’s Rep (3).

Introduction of DGE Sandra Doumany, DGN Tony Heading,and new DGND……….

Closing Remarks, Thanks, : DG Graham Jones [10 minutes]

Close with the singing of the “2013 Conference Theme Song”

13.00 LUNCH

Sergeant Kevin amongst others pinged, Bill Rex – too fashionable socks again

Clive Evanden presents raffle winner Bryan McDoland presents Bill Rex

Aris with a bottle his bottle for winning Heads & Tails

Guest Speaker

I have no idea why Uwe should be in this picture,

but he seems to be enjoying himself. Last meeting night, our guest speaker from "RBS Morgans" was Felicity Cooper---felicity analysed the "Money Market", for us. Felicity comes from a Rotary Family---she was a "Rotary Youth Leadership Awardee" She went to Japan, with Rotary Her subject was, "The Year Ahead 2012". She suggested that the current state of play in the market, will see the market recover to 5,000 again by Xmas.! Alluding to a likely US led recovery. The title--"The Black Swan" is suggested as a good book to read. The US crash--with huge lots of unsold real estate resulting--from which defaulters can simply walk away from loans and assets, under US Law--- In Detroit, there are so many unoccupied homes--these are available at prices lower than Automobile prices!! Her thoughts on the crisis in Greece was, to "let it go" ---it would be bad to bail it out. Australia`s economy is 2 speed, however it is "Goldilocks" being not heated and not too hot. The high Australian Dollar, and its affect on imports and exports, was well explained. Australian farmers struggling against imported food stuffs, is a regrettable situation. China seeking to buy up our produce producing land, also most regrettable. Should our dollar reduce in value, this would cause an unwelcome rise in our inflation. The Mining Tax, just introduced, is commented upon as causing a rise in the cost of living, in Australia. There is a huge amount of expenditure on major projects, in Australia presently, being held back--due to political uncertainties. A figure of $1.2 Billion was mentioned. Westfield, for one, is presently holding back. In trading, our country is not favouring the US now--rather China. However BHP is warning of a possible slowdown, in China. Key Investment thematic----are centred on-- Resources and Energy. The US recovery continuing on track. A lower interest rate environment. Strong capital management/M & A activity. On shares---Felicity "liked" BHP Woollies Reo Telstra and fertilizers (a good investment----needed to feed the world)

The "Rest" not so good! Banks are not as bad as the press make them out to be---The Commonwealth does pay yields.

The "ugly"-------being Property Trusts, especially. The challenge is always being able to understand, and to manage risks, in an uncertain market. Understanding your portfolio is vital, and any risks there in. When stocks rise---take the profit and be out, before they go down again.

Our own Marketeer, Marilyn Bee, thanked Felicity for her well researched and presented talk. Scribe: Ian Cowen

The Broadbeach Joker

A middle-aged Jewish guy is out to dinner with his wife to celebrate her fortieth birthday. He asks her, "So what would you like for your birthday, Julie? A Jaguar? A sable coat? A diamond necklace?". She replies: "Bernie, I want a divorce." He says, "I wasn't planning on spending that much."

........................... A woman visited a psychic of some local repute. In a dark and gloomy room, gazing at the Tarot cards laid out before her, the Tarot reader delivered the bad news: "There is no easy way to say this so I'll just be blunt: Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent death this year." Visibly shaken, the woman stared at the psychic's lined face, then at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself. She simply had to know. She met the Tarot reader's gaze, steadied her voice and asked, "Will I get away with it?"

........................... My son, Scott, an insurance broker in Florida, loves ocean fishing and takes his cell phone along on the boat. One morning we were drifting about ten miles offshore as Scott discussed business on the phone. Suddenly his rod bent double, and the reel screamed as line poured off the spool. Scott was master of the situation. "Pardon me," he told his customer calmly. "I have a call on another line."

........................................ A man entered the bus with both of his front pockets full of golf balls and sat down next to a beautiful blonde. The puzzled blonde kept looking at him and his bulging pants.

Finally, after many such glances from her, he said, 'It’s golf balls'. Nevertheless, the blonde continued to look at him for a very long time, deeply thinking about what he had said. After several minutes, not being able to contain her curiosity any longer, she asked...'Does it hurt as much as tennis elbow?'

...................... A mortician was working late one night. He examined the body of Mr. Schwartz, about to be cremated, and made a startling discovery. Schwartz had the largest private part he had ever seen! "I'm sorry Mr. Schwartz," the mortician commented, "I can't allow you to be cremated with such an impressive private part. It must be saved for posterity." So, he removed it, stuffed it into his briefcase, and took it home. "I have to show you something you won't believe," he said to his wife, opening his briefcase. "My God!" the wife exclaimed, "Schwartz is dead?"

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Money is still needed, please support polio fund raising

This would have prevented this

Simple words will not do the job