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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 6 June 2017 Chartered 20th August 1945

Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org

Club No 17905 Service Above Self

! Lea Rickwood President 2015/16 TREASURER’S BIRTHDAYS

THE ROTATOR of the

ROTARY CLUB OF

SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia

ROSTER 13 June

Chr Allan T Sgt Tony S Atd Lionel P Trs Bill C Rt Mn Lea R In Tst NA Thks Helen M Up/Dn Ian C Scrb Leanda C

ROSTER 6 June

Chr Rhonda W Sgt Steve P Atnd Neil R Trs Elisabeth S Rt Mn NA In Tst Judy C Thanks NA Up/Dn Tony G Scrb Andrew M

RI President John Germ

DG Michael Irving

President Graham

Cooper

1955

Presidents Message for the Rotator of the 6th June I felt very fortunate to live where we do with the availability of the great medical care of the Gold Coast University Hospital combined with the wonderful support with equipment and care provided by the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, outlined by Simon with the support of Sabrina. The average age of meeting attendees was reduced considerably thanks to Sam and Anna visiting from our Satellite Club and with a guest, Chris Gray. See photos later in this Rotator of Coast Guard Southport 50th Anniversary Celebration and commissioning of their new rescue vessel for which we provided $4,880 for navigation equipment. They were most appreciative. Also photographs of a Certificate we received in recognition of the Club’s donation to the Australian Rotary Health Foundation and from the Rotary E-Club Next Gen in appreciation of our donation towards their program to ensure all Gold Coast Foster Children received a Christmas present. At a short meeting of your Board we endorsed a candidate as the recipient of our inaugural tertiary education scholarship through our “Empowering Indonesian Children for a Brighter Future “ project. Our usual monthly Board meeting is next Tuesday followed by a Club Assembly when I will ask the members to endorse our new Club bylaws. If you have any questions about them don’t hesitate to contact me. Col Lee who chaired the District Conference committee along with wife Donna will visit us on the thirteenth. We will make it a partner’s night with two course alternate drop meal. We are also having a great speaker Bob Neich from the Rotary Club of Inverell talking about the Bairo Pite Clinic. Let’s make it a big night. In the meantime see you next week for our last relaxed Club night of this Rotary year Graham Cooper President 2016-17

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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 17 members , 2 club guests, 2 satellite club, 1 members guest. Total 22 Polio plus $40 Fines $22.

Rotary Carousel Funds

Year 1/7/16 to 30/6/17 Last Year

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2015-16 28/05/2017 $2,970.85 $19,502.50 $104,066.70

1st Qtr

$27,895.40 $31,775.75

2nd Qtr

$34,975.65 $33,588.20

3rd Qtr

$21,693.15 $32,070.10

4th Qtr

$19,502.50 $23,609.00

YTD

$104,066.70 $121,043.05

BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 24 June Tony S 7 June Lionel and Yvonne P ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 7 June 11 Duncan P 8 June Roz I ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

Date Claimer 6 June Club Night 13 June Partners night Visit from Col Lee 25 June District Changeover lunch

27 June Club Change Over Apologies to Bill Connelly Club Service Director Apologies must be received on Sunday evening, prior to Tuesday’s meeting. There are three ways to apologise if you cannot attend a meeting.

x Fill in the apologies book on the attendance table. x Email big.yin@bigpond.com x Telephone or text 5591 7392 Mob 0413 702 514

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

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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SCRIBES REPORT 30 May Chairman Andrew Middleton opened the meeting at 6.15 p.m. with the Four Way Test. The Rotary Minute, by Tony Gardner, was a trip down memory lane to his year as President in 1992-93. Keith Robson was D.G. Meetings were at the old Pacific Hotel Southport. The club had 58 members. The International Convention was in Melbourne. President Graham Cooper welcomed guests from the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, Simon Flowerdew and Sabrina together with Sam and Anna from the Satellite Club. Chris Grey was a guest of Allan Thompson. The passing of John Donovan, who was President of our club in 1982, was noted with sadness. Graham was a guest of the Coast Guard for their 50th Anniversary on Saturday. Our club donated $4,880 from Carousel funds for navigation equipment, which was acknowledged with gratitude. D.G. Michael Irving updated the club regarding the flood relief program. District 9640 donated $70,000 and a further $30,000 - $35,000 has been donated by clubs from other districts. Tony Stenton donated 1.1 tons of carpet which has already been distributed. Rotary has been filling the gap while government and insurance companies go through the motions. Michael also commended Sam and the Satellite club for their initiative in making a short video promoting Rotary. Mervyn Powell promoted the 2017 Ballina Food & Wine Festival on Sunday 2nd of July from 11 a.m. Ian Craig visited former D.G David Oakley in Auckland recently. David has terminal cancer. Michael Lovell and Lionel Perry announced that the Carousel will be closed in a few weeks for maintenance and for 6 weeks from July. There are 3 shifts to fill. Secretary’s report – 17 members, 2 club guests, 2 Satellite Club members and 1 member’s guest for a total of 22. Greg Dux thanked board directors on behalf of Sue for early end of year reports. Sergeant Bill Connelly extracted fines in the usual manner. Heads and Tails were won by guest Chris Grey and the Raffle by Michael Lovell. Simon Flowerdew who is the Philanthropy Manager for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation spoke about the work it does. Last year 180,000 patients were helped. 5,000 babies are birthed every year. The Foundation provides equipment, improves the environment, facilities and training. Standout achievements are the accommodation facilities for families affected by distance and transport services for 1,000 cancer patients free of charge. Allan Thompson proposed a vote of thanks and presented the certificate of appreciation (literacy kit). Before closing the meeting President Graham Cooper said the club had been acknowledged for our donation to Australian Rotary Health and Christmas presents for kids in foster care facilitated by the Rotary E-Club Next Gen. He reminded board members that there was a meeting next week before Club Assembly. Graham also asked board members to stay back for a short board meeting. The meeting was closed at 7.30 p.m.

Lea R.

This week:- Club Night

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Photos of Coast Guard Southport 50th Anniversary Celebration and commissioning of their new rescue vessel for which we provided $4,880 for navigation equipment. They were most appreciative

Photographs of a Certificate we received in recognition of the Club’s donation to the Australian Rotary Health Foundation and from the Rotary E-Club Next Gen in appreciation of our donation towards their program to ensure all Gold Coast Foster Children received a Christmas present.

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Our first visitors this year were Delphine and her delightful family. Hard to believe it is 22 years since she was our Rotary Exchange Student. Sally Pritchett.

DUTIES 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 June

Chair Rhonda W Allan T Jim S Michael I

Sergeant Steve P Tony S Peter O Duncan P

Attendance Neil R Lionel P Judy C Ian C Treasurer Elisabeth S Bill C Helen M Leanda C Rotary Minute NA Lea R NA Graham C Int Toast Judy C NA Greg D NA Vote of thanks NA Helen M Jenny H NA Ups and Downs Tony G Ian C Lambert W Lionel P Scribe Andrew M Leanda C Steve P Marion J Meet & Greet

GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2017 Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits. 6 June Club night

13 June Bob Neich RC of Inverell Bairo Pite Clinic. Col Lee

20 June Hobart Medical Scholarship recipient Claire Ronaldson (Jenny Hobart)

27 June Changeover Dinner

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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Carousel Roster Coming Days 1-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 2-Jun Fri Robert Allen David H Lionel Susan 3-Jun Sat Leanda Lambert Robina RC Susan 4-Jun Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9am-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 5-Jun Mon Rhonda W Robert Allen Mac Closed 6-Jun Tue Judy Clarke David & Pam Closed 7-Jun Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 8-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 9-Jun Fri Robert Allen David H Lionel Susan 10-Jun Sat Rhonda W Lambert Robina RC Susan 11-Jun Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan Date Day 9am-12 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm 12-Jun Mon Peter O Robert Allen Mac Closed 13-Jun Tue Dot & Ken David H David & Pam Closed 14-Jun Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed 15-Jun Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC 16-Jun Fri Robert Allen Helena K Lionel Susan 17-Jun Sat Sahlee Lambert Robina RC Susan Photos from meeting 30 May

Chair Andrew M TonyG Rotary minute Welcome from Pres Graham

DG Michael on Flood aid Fuzzy face Michael L carousel Lionel P on carousel repairs

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Bill C sergeant Simom Flowerdew

Sabrina

Thanks from Allan T Pres Graham with Sam and Anna

Sabrina , Pres Graham and Simon

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Thoughts For the Week A man was rushed in to hospital yesterday because he swallowed a five dollar note. They are keeping him in for observation on his condition - but so far there has been no change. Why don't men believe in paternity tests? Because the sample is taken from their finger! The young reporter thought long and hard. Finally he handed the Editor the following report. "Mrs. Smith was injured in a car accident today. She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations on her ( . )( . )"

A doctor asks a patient: - Sir, were you using a condom during the last time you had sex? - Doctor, what do you mean by “the last time”? A sign on a cosmetic surgery clinics says: If life gives you lemons, a simple operation can give you melons. “Wit seduces by signalling intelligence without nerdiness.” 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 Tuesday 6.30pm Broadbeach Crowne Plaza Hotel 2807 GC Hwy Surfers

Paradise 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

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