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District 9640 District Governor Terry Brown
Service above self
The Rotator
Rotary Club of Southport Chartered 20 August 1945. Club No.
17905
Club President: Tony Pritchett
www.southportrotary.com.au email:
[email protected]
Rotary Month: September: Basic Education and Literacy
Next Club meeting: Tuesday 3rd September. Cronin Engineering
Scholarship Award. Ferry Rd Tavern. 6.15PM.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Everyone was in a festive mood last evening as we celebrated
Rotary Club of Southport’s 74th anniversary. There would have been
only a handful of people present who haven’t experienced a 74th
birthday so it was no surprise that the occasion was fun with lots
of happy recollections of past achievements and fond memories. It
was especially pleasing to be joined by PDG Sandra and Sam Doumany
and DGE Andy Rajapakse. And it was great to recognise a number of
past members, guests and partners. Thank you Ferry Road Tavern for
providing a sumptuous buffet banquet. We must start planning soon
for next year’s 75th party. It was fitting that Honorary Member,
Hugh Smith was present to receive his Paul Harris Fellow pin +4
from DGE Andy. Congratulations, Hugh. In a brief, extraordinary
general meeting, members voted unanimously in favour of a motion
that: District 9640 NOT merge with Districts 9630 and 9600.
Assuming that more than two-thirds of clubs in our District vote in
similar vein we should expect our District to remain independent,
at least for a few more years. Members supported the idea of
hosting another Business Networking Event. This will occur on
Tuesday, 1st October. At our next meeting on 3rd September we will
welcome Bart Jones and his family to receive the Cronin Engineering
Scholarship bursary. I also hope the meeting will be attended by
some potential new members attracted to Rotary at our recent Evolve
event. Let’s ensure they receive a very warm introduction to
Southport Rotary. Peter and Barbara Overell have kindly offered
their place for a (BYO everything) lunch from 11:30am on Sunday
15th September. As always, this will be an enjoyable outing for
everyone to socialise and share good food and fellowship. Register
on CR for this so everyone knows who is going. Check our full
program of events in CR or on our website:
https://southportrotary.com.au/
Tony Pritchett
https://southportrotary.com.au/
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Happy 74th Birthday Rotary Club Southport Scribe report for
meeting on 20 August, 2019 Chair Michael Irving (Michael) opened
the meeting at 18:15, he thanked all for attending this special
event. In particular Michael welcomed PHF Andy Rajapakse DGE (Andy
DGE), Sam & Sandra Domany, Hugh & Nancy Smith, David
Childs, Lea Rickwood, Michelle (our guest), Steve & Allyson
Penfold, & Mervyn Powell. Michael also reported that Greg Dux
is back home and doing well and Neil Russell is well settled in his
new home. Michael invited Sandra Domany to propose a toast to
Rotary International. Sandra spoke of the milestones in Rotary’s
history, the Paul Harris Foundation, The success of the Polio+
efforts (only Pakistan & Afghanistan still have problems);Our
club’s achievements being the oldest club on the Gold Coast and how
many other clubs we sponsored by us, who in turn sponsored more
clubs. Andy DGE Thanked Sandra for her toast, & talked about
our club being the “father” of the Gold Coast clubs. Andy DGE also
mentioned the Lismore club being the oldest in Australia (Est.
1931) and now facing loss of membership due to ageing and called on
all of us to bring in younger people to keep the clubs going and
continuing the good cause of Rotary. Michael called for members’
reports, there were none; then called on Tony Pritchard to open the
extraordinary meeting. Tony has asked for a members’ vote whether
district 9640 should amalgamate with two other Rotary districts. A
vote was taken not to amalgamate with these districts and was
passed unanimously. . With this The Extraordinary meeting concluded
and the festivity continued. Tony also asked the members opinion
whether to run more networking events, the majority of members
voted in favour . Sergeant – Duncan Plastow collected “fines” based
on how long we were members, Under 10 years, under 20 years etc.,
it stopped at under 50 years. Great feeling Lea won the Heads &
Tails Steve won the raffle with Ticket D42 Michael gave a run down
on the club history, it was founded in 1945 when the Gold Coast had
only 60,000 residents, now the population here is over 600,000 and
there are so many Rotary clubs. The Gold Coast is unique, so unlike
the rest of Australia. Michael started by naming some of the great
projects Rotarians achieved such as the canals (Cronin Project),
schools, universities, Bridging the Gap, looking after the less
fortunate etc., Michael then called on each of us to say what we
particularly liked about Rotary.. the comments were many and rather
touching,
Meals on wheels and the chain of pennies; Friendship accompanied
by wine and food; The strong wish to help others; The fellowship
& creating Christmas decorations; Reliable good friends;
Hosting exchange students; Making international friends; A la Carté
in the Parke fun fund raiser; Youth exchange; Long table dinner
(for 44); Lex Bell and the Black & White Minstrels; Sharing
ones home with Rotarian friends; Great charity work; Wonderful
contacts for new comers to Australia; Group outings; Soup &
Slippers;
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District Conference and the great fun there; Charleville
project; Golf day raising $40K better than sausage sizzle in
Ashmore; Feeling so welcome when joining, never feeling like an
outsider; Joan Cronin – such a wonderful mentor for the Rotariens;
Rotary fellowship and storytelling; Cyril Richarde – true
friendship over decades; Garage sale to raise funds for Rotary
projects; Caravanning to conferences and after; Working the
carousel and talking to people about Rotary; Sharing values with
people from other countries/cultures; Ice creams stall at the Gold
Coast Show day by Rotary project; Young people who benefited from
Rotary who want to reciprocate; and Rotary Southport is a great and
lasting group since decades; the most active
in Australia benefiting young people all over the world, our
informality is so
encouraging and inviting, great gratitude to all spouses and
partners for their
on-going support.
Tony & Andy DGE conferred the Paul Harris Foundation award
to Hugh Smith and thanked him for his contribution. Michael advised
that our next meeting is on 3 September 2019 and read out the
roster for that meeting. 18 October is World Polio Day – think of a
project to raise funds; This Friday Southport Chamber of Commerce
and Rotary clubs have a joint networking Breakfast at the Southport
Yacht club. This event concluded at 21:00hrs Elisabeth S
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Members: 11 Club Guests: 2 Visiting Rotarians: 3 Partners:9
Members Guests: Visitors: 5 Total: 30
Fines: $ Raffle: $45.00 Polio Plus: $ Club Admin: $
Billy: $ Billy YTD: $
mailto:[email protected]
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CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE (OR APOLOGY) FOR EVERY MEETING: Please
register your intention to ATTEND or DECLINE (apology) via the
EVENT on Southport Rotary website: https://southportrotary.com.au/
or ClubRunner. To register partners or guests: first register
yourself; SAVE, then add guests one at a time, SAVE each time.
Apologies are required if you are unable to attend a dinner. 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. .
Guest speakers, events and meeting calendar: 3 September Cronin
Engineering award Ferry Rd Tavern
17 September
Club and board meeting . Ferry Rd Tavern
1 October Evolve Business Networking Meeting 6.00PM Ferry Rd
Tavern
15 October DG’s Visit to our club Ferry Rd Tavern
DUTIES 3 September 17 September
Chair Graham C Jim S
Sergeant Andrew M Peter O
Attendance/Trs Tony S Elisabeth S
Rotary Minute Michael Iv Ian C
Vote of thanks Ian C NA
Ups and Downs Lionel P Graham C
Scribe Jim Scotte Michael I
Meet and Greet All All
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
Sewing Day Monday 23 September at Nancy Stentons 9.30AM
Bring a plate.
Courtesy soaps welcome.
Sally Pritchett
https://southportrotary.com.au/
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Celebrations Birthdays 19 September Ian C
Anniversaries 12 September Merv and Glenda 16 Sept Jim and Ev
Scotte
Rotary induction
Spouse birthday 16 September Ev Scotte 12 October Yvonne P 30
October Glenda P
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
[email protected] before 6.00pm Thursday. Copies to Sue
Dux [email protected]
Photos meeting 20 August
A pre dinner drink Duncan and Lionel
Julia and Lambert David Childs and Yvonne P Andy and Sandra
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Chair PDG Michael Toast to RI Sandra Response from Andy
Allyson and Steve with Michael Sergeant Duncan Heads and tails
winner Lea
Andy films the gathering PHF for Hugh Smith with Pres Tony and
Andy
Birthdays
What goes up and never comes down? Your Age
Does a pink candle burn longer than a blue one? A: No, they both
burn shorter!
Q: "Were any famous men born on your birthday?" A: "No, only
little babies."
Q: Why did the man feel warm on his birthday? A: Because people
kept toasting him!
I like birthdays, but I think too many can kill you.
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I was born to be a pessimist. My blood type is B Negative
You know you are getting old when people call at 9 p.m. and ask,
"Did I wake you?"
You know you are getting old when you have a party and the
neighbors don't even
realize it.
You know you are getting old when you no longer think of speed
limits as a
challenge.
You know you are getting old when you quit trying to hold your
stomach in, no
matter who walks into the room.
You know you are getting old when you actually want socks for
Christmas.
Forget about the past, you can’t change it. Forget about the
future, you can’t predict
it. Forget about the present, I didn’t get you one.
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
Tuesday 6.30pm Runaway Bay Paradise Point Bowls Club
22 Thrush Ave Paradise Pt
Tuesday 6.30pm Parkwood Arundel Tavern 226 Napper Rd.
Arundel
Tuesday 6.30pm Broadbeach Quality Inn Mermaid Waters
1st and 3
rd
Wednesdays 7.00am Fpr 7.15am
Surfers Sunrise Surfers Paradise Life Saving Club
Surfers Paradise
Wednesday 7.00am Hope Is Sanctuary Cove Country Club
Sanctuary Cove
Wednesday 12.30pm Mermaid Beach Quality Inn Markeri St. Mermaid
Beach
Wednesday 6.30pm Ashmore Ashmore Steak and Seafood
Cnr Ashmore Rd and Reed St.
Second and fourth Thursdays
7.00 for 7.15 AM
Griffith University Club
G’s restaurant Griffith University
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
First and third Thursdays
7.15AM Griffith Gold Coast
G’s Restaurant Griffith Uni
Griffith University
