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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 18 June 2013 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Volume No. 67-29

Club No: 17905

RI Presidnet Sakuji Tanaka President Andrew Middleton DG Sandra Doumany

THE ROTATOR of the

ROTARY CLUB OF

SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia

ROSTER .

18 June Chair David R Sergeant Greg D Attend Neil R Treas Jim S Thanks /In Tst Don K Room Lambert W/Gary W Scribe Michelle W

Service Above Self

ROSTER 25 June

Chair Bill C Sergeant Graham C Attend Beth D Treas Don D Thanks /In Tst Tony G Room Peter H/ Anthony H Scribe Michael I

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Thank you all for a successful changeover evening. Marion organised the table settings and on the evening was helped by some of the Ann’s, thank you for that. The slide show that Tony set up was full of wonderful photographs of the year. Of course the year is not quite finished yet and we still have the Cronin award night which will be a partner’s night as well. We try and space them out but the two Griffith evenings, the PHF evening and the Changeover all have to happen around the same time so it is an expensive couple of months. I was especially pleased to be able to present Paul Boles his PHF because it highlights the fact the Foundation recognises a donation of $1000.00 by making that person a Paul Harris Fellow. Although many countries like to give it out as an award (certainly in days gone by) it really is simply recognition of that donation. Our Constitution will have to be amended in the new year as the new rules from the Council of Legislation come through and one of them is the concept that if a member is involved in a project for a certain number of hours per month that will count towards attendance. Banking the proceeds from the Carousel and doing a spreadsheet of weekly takings takes up a fair amount of Paul’s time, which we all appreciate. As I mentioned in the report to Council, there is far more to the Carousel than simply manning it for three hours at a time. See you next week. Andrew 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. Fines $74.30 Billy $

ALMONER BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

24 June Tony Stenton 27 June 68 Peter and Barbara Overell ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 22 June Mira Gardner 15 June 05 Anthony Hockings 16 June 09 Tina Ross

ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

Date Claimer:

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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SCRIBE’S REPORT TUESDAY 12TH

JUNE 2013

Chair Graham C opened the meeting with the saying of the Rotary grace followed by a toast to

Australia and the Queen.

Graham then called on Beth D for the International toast – She elected to toast the Rotary

Club of New York.

President Andrew welcomed guests, DG Sandra and Sam, Assist Gov Neil Thurlow and

Francine & friends and relatives of Lambert W, Sam, Jery, Becky & Julia.

DG Sandra was invited to respond to the toast to Rotary International and to address the meeting.

She thanked all those actively involved in Rotary and went on to speak of the “Peace

Conference” she and Sam attended at Griffith University Logan campus at the weekend. Three

rotary districts were involved and the peace scholars were present.

Secretary Greg D advised attendance of 41 – 23 members, 11 partners and 7 guests.

Directors Reports:

Beth D advised of her continued attempts to improve publicity for the carousel.

Michael I Requested a replacement for Lambert for the carousel from 12 – 3 on Saturday 15th

June

Graham J Promoted “Rotary Centurians” and encouraged all members to participate. This

comprises an annual donation of $100US to the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust.

Toast to the Rotaryannes Past DG Graham presented this toast which was preceded by the

history of the commencement of Rotaryannes in 1914. In our club the group was founded by

Joan Cronin 55 years ago and she continues to be actively involved and interested to this day.

Jenny H replied advising the club of the group’s efforts and results for the past year.

Sergeant Tina gave a humorous and financially rewarding fine session.

Heads and Tails won by David R and the Raffle by Graham Jones.

Presentation of awards Secretary Greg and President Andrew presented awards-

First for 100% attendance to Beth D, Don D, Peter H, Michael I, Graham J, Andrew M,

Peter O, Lionel P, Duncan P, Merv P, & Lambert W.

Special Certificates of Appreciation went to Peter O, Lionel P and Tony G.

President’s Address President Andrew gave a warm detailed account of his year as President.

He spoke of the growth of Rotary since its inception in 1901 and also of the growth of our club

since it was chartered in 1945 – soon after the end of WW11. He had special thanks for loyal and

active support especially from Greg D, Steve P, Merv P, Jenny H, Vivienne M, Sue D and Paul

B.

President A then presented Paul B with a Paul Harris Fellowship to acknowledge his regular

work caring for the finances from the carousel.

President Andrew then commenced the formality of passing the responsibility of President to

incoming President Lambert.

Incoming President Lambert outlined some of his ambitions for the year commencing on July

1 giving special emphasis to his determination to see the membership grow. He intends also to

strengthen the link with the Rotoract club. He spoke of the 68 year history of the Southport club

and thanked Marion Jones for her support and assistance.

Introduction of Incoming Board Lambert then introduced his board for the coming year

President elect & Membership Michelle W

Secretary Graham J

Treasurer Merv P

Services & Projects Duncan P

The Rotary Foundation & Immed PP Andrew M

Club Administration Bill C

Public Relations Tina R

Youth Service David R

Incoming President Lambert thanked the guests for their attendance and closed the meeting at

8:45pm with the singing of the national anthem.

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This week: -. Andrew Potts Reporter’s Life

25 June Jack Cronin Engineering Scholarship night (partners)

Apologies to Lambert Wang lambert@beneficialequity.com.au by Sunday Midnight of each week. Late or no apologies will have to pay. .

GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2013

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

Date Speaker/Topic

18 June Andrew Potts Reporters Life

25 June Jack Cronin Awards

2 July Club Assembly, President Lambert

9 July Darryl Greer Author

16 July Ben d’Almeida

Date Chairman Sergeant Attendance Treasurer

Scribe Room Setup Thanks, Meet ‘n Greet, Intern’l Toast

18 June

David R Greg D Neil R Jim S Michelle W Lambert W Gary W Don K

25 June

Bill C Graham C Beth D Don D Michael I Peter H Anthony H Tony G

2 July Marion J Don K Andrew M Lionel P Neil R Duncan P David R Steve P

9 July Greg D Jim S Tony S Gary W Beth D Bill C Graham C Michelle W

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Change Over Dinner Memories

Chair Graham C DG Sandra Beth International toast

Jenny Hobart Rotaryannes Andrew in august company $74.30 Sergeant Tina

David pays--- again Sahlee and Fred Paul (someone) pays

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Don D gets a gong Lionel recognised Even Duncan got a flag!

Jenny is appreciated All hail the new chief Lambert Pres elect Michelle

The new cool Lambert A well dressed gathering

Friends of pres Lambert The old with the new

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Paul PHF Andrew Recognising the Joneses

The new club board for 2014-13

OPERA AT THE CHANNON SUNDAY JULY 28, 2013

The Rotary Clubs of Lismore combine to organize Opera at The Channon. This unique

event is in its 16th

year and brings an afternoon of the joys of opera and song to the picturesque

Coronation Park, The Channon, not far from Lismore.

Opera buffs and novices are invited to dress formally and enjoy a ‘silver service’

luncheon under a grand marquee or take their own lunch and enjoy a picnic with a difference.

Following lunch, guests will be treated to an afternoon of fine music featuring a great

selection from famous operas and musicals sung by four professional singers from Opera

Australia and their pianist.

Luncheon and Opera tickets are available from their website

www.operatthechannon.com.au or phone 0414 572 901.

Buses are available from selected venues and proceeds go to the Westpac Life Saver Rescue

Helicopter, Our House (a project of all the service clubs in the Lismore-Ballina area), and other

local Rotary charities

POLIO UPDATE

Bill Gates was recently in Australia to follow up on contributions to the Eradication of

Polio campaign.

Did you know?

*Australia committed $50 million over 4 years from 2011-15.

*Australia, as a result of Bill Gates’s visit, has committed a further $80 million over the

4 years 2015-18.

* It was Sir Clem Renouf from Nambour, RI President in 1978-79 who led the

international campaign to vaccinate every child against polio by starting polio

eradication in the Phillippines.

* As a result of Rotary’s efforts, the global community came together in 1988 to launch

the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

* Since 1988, there has been a reduction of 99.9% in polio cases worldwide.

* The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed a further US$1.8 billion for

2013-18, having already given half a billion, matched by Rotary donations.

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* India was declared polio free in 2012, the year of RI President Kalyan Banerjee from

Mumbai in India.

* The endemic countries now are Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria.

* Jenny Horton from Kenmore in Brisbane has been heading up the World Health

campaign against polio for many years in the remaining countries. She is the only

Rotarian on this WHO campaign.

CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING WEEK

13-Jun Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L

14-Jun Fri Don & Gail Dinneen Trish & Fran Lionel P Lesley L

15-Jun Sat Michael I Lambert Duncan P Lesley L

16-Jun Sun Rotaract Bernard

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

17-Jun Mon Rob Scott

18-Jun Tue Dot & Ken Dave & Pam

19-Jun Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed

20-Jun Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L

21-Jun Fri * country Bernard Lionel P Lesley L

22-Jun Sat Michael I * music Lambert Duncan P Lesley L

23-Jun Sun Rotaract * festival Bernard

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

24-Jun Mon Robert Scott

25-Jun Tue Dot & Ken Dave & Pam

26-Jun Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed

27-Jun Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Lesley L

28-Jun Fri Bernard Lionel P Lesley L

29-Jun Sat Michael I Lambert Duncan Lesley L

30-Jun Sun Rotaract Bernard

DISTRICT CHANGEOVER DINNER

This Dinner to celebrate Sandra Doumany’s year and welcome Tony

Heading’s year is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe on

SATURDAY JULY 6 at 6 pm for 6.30 pm at the Stanthorpe

International Club, Club Road. The COST is $40 per head and a cash

bar will be available.

This is a busy time of the year in Stanthorpe so those wanting to attend

need to make bookings for accommodation ASAP.

Contact enquiries are to be made to Sandra Hansen

sandrah@vccatanzaro.com.au or Perditta O’Connor on 0427 670 150

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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

06:30 PM Runaway Bay Paradise Point Bowls Club 22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point

Tuesday

Wednesday 07:00 AM Parkwood Parkwood International Golf Club

76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood (except every 4

th week see their web site)

07:00 AM Surfers Sunrise Southport Yacht Club Main Beach

07:15 AM Hope Island Sanctuary Cove Country Club Sanctuary Cove

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

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Friday 07:30 AM Broadwater Southport Southport Yacht Club Main beach

12:30 PM Gold Coast Central Panorama Suite (3rd Floor) Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall

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

Thoughts for the week

The blonde reports for her university final exam that consists of yes/no type questions.

She takes her seat and stares at the question paper for five minutes and then, in a fit of

inspiration takes a coin from her purse and starts tossing marking the answer sheet yes for

heads and no for tails.

She finishes the whole test in half an hour while everyone else is still working on the paper.

Then in the last few minutes she is seen suddenly again tossing the coin, muttering and

sweating.

The moderator approaches her and asks her what she is doing.

“I finished the exam in half an hour but now I am rechecking my answers.”

“What’s that mark on your shoulder?”

“A birthmark.”

“Had it long?”

Office notice.

In an effort to spread work more evenly would staff take advantage of the stenographers

earlier in the day.

ST PETER “How did you get here?”

New arrival,”FLU.”

Say it with flowers

Or say it with sweets,

Boxes of chocolates

Or plush theatre seats.

Say it with diamonds

Or say it with mink.

But whatever you do

Don’t say it with ink!