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Rotary People of Acon Ashmore in Acon Issue N o .15 2 nd August 2020 Ashmore Rotary: 3rd Prize at Zone 8 Public Image Video Comp The Ashmore Rotary Club commissioned the production of a video clip of two minutes duration to enter into the 2019/20 Best Public Image video for Zone 8. Zone 8 includes the Oceanic region, comprising of Australia, New Zealand, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and others. Last week we were advised that we have been awarded Third Prize for our video clip of the Men’s Shed and Ashmore Rotary Community Centre Project. Congratulations go the John Pal, Rock O’Keefe and Ian Wilson who, together with Councillor Dawn Crichlow of the Gold Coast City Council worked tirelessly to progress the project. To Denise Payne who instigated the production of the video, and to President Norman Coventry, Ian Wilson, and David Grant who were involved in the filming of the video. This project and the publicity it has spawned will be a sound base on which to develop our club in the coming years. Club Officials for the Year 2020-21 President: …………… Norman Coventry Vice president: ……. Heather Yarker President Elect: …… Denise Payne Treasurer: …………… Ian Wilson Secretary: ……………. Joan Adams Service Directors Club Service: …………….. Denise Payne Community Service: ….. Barbary Healey Youth: ………………………. Jan Heap Foundaon & Internaonal Service: .. Jusne Dillon Fundraising: ……………… Pat Fleming Membership: ……………. Norman Coventry Vocaonal Service: …… Robin Schatz Support Aendance: ……………… Robyn Schatz Welfare: …………………… Marcia Waller A.I.A.: ……………………….. Michael Hyland Club President R.I. President District Governor Assistant Governor Norman Coventry Holger Knaack Andy Rajapakse David Bisiker Although social distancing regulations in Queensland have been relaxed, there still remains some restrictions when meeting. Please refer to the section overleaf for the latest regulations that may affect us. Future Meetings Day/ Duty Speaker Date Venue Team 05 Aug. ARCC GOLD 1}Brooke Patterson 2} Dr Liz Fitzmaurice: The Paxman Cooler 12 Aug. Zoom RED Peter D’s Associate 19 Aug. ARCC GREEN Ken Cowan “End of a Tour” - WW II Bomber Command 26 Aug. AS&S GOLD Rod Preston Mysteries of the Mail: Secrets & Spies etc. 01 Sept. ARRC RED FATHERS’ DAY 09 Sept. Zoom GREEN T.B.A. From the Editor’s Desk It is probable that Ashmore R.C. members have already seen the above news but as this news sheet is distributed to more than just club members, I thought that it would be worthwhile to emphasise to others that reward for effort can demonstrate that Rotary does indeed, open opportunities. Let us hope that the opportunity to continue with our projects is not hindered by irresponsibility in the community both inside and outside Queensland. Whilst through a combination of luck, good management and wise decisions of the State government, we have been able to avoid the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic to date. We must continue to be vigilant. Victoria and the north of England have been classic examples of how quickly fortunes can change when the minority of the population relax from or disobey restrictions. On that subject, I was disappointed that there was not a better layout of tables for diners at our social event. When I saw the set-up I was tempted to return home but lacked the courage. I will tell you that I was glad we stayed in two weeks time. We should all know by then if we have “dodged the bullet”. Having said that, the food was excellent, service was near-faultless and the company was perfect. I would be happy to return ….. in safer times. Continued on page 2, column 1
