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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 15 March 2016 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Club No: 17905

RI President President Lea Rickwood DG Anne Egan

K.R. Ravi Ravindran

THE ROTATOR of the

ROTARY CLUB OF

SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia

ROSTER 15 March

Chair Steve P Serg Bill C Attnd Peter H Treas Tony S Rot Min Leanda C Thanks Marion J Up/Dn Lionel P Scribe Graham C M&G Lea R

Service Above Self

ROSTER 22 March

Chair Andrew M Serg Hugh S Attnd Neil R Treas Sahlee O Rot Min David R Thanks Jim S Up/Dn Gary W Scribe Elisabeth S M&G Lea R

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President’s Message 8th March.

DG Anne Egan and Jeff proved that a visit from them can be fun as well as educational. Today two club

members confirmed my feeling that the energy at last night’s meeting was positive and vibrant. Anne

spoke from the heart about Rotary and her year as District Governor. In spite of some unexpected health

challenges and business demands, Anne and Jeff have made room for more and show no signs of

burnout. Their dedication is inspiring. It was a pleasure to present Jeff a cheque on behalf of the club for

$250 towards Aboriginal Health Scholarships, the cause he is championing this year.

DGE Michael Irving and Roz are off to a good start for their rapidly approaching year in the role. PETs

and the District Assembly last weekend were well organized and informative. Michael will be addressing

the club in the near future about his goals and plans for 2016/17.

The Race Day is booked for June 4th in the Winners Circle and lunches for 8 are planned for Sunday

April 10th. Both will be social days rather than fundraisers. If you are willing to host a lunch please let

Marion or myself know.

Lea Rickwood

President 2015/16

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: 25 members, 7 Partners, 4 visiting Rotarians, 2 club guests, 1 members guest. Total 39 Polio Plus $50 , fines $81.90 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 9 March Tracy N ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 14 March 92 Michael I 27 March Nancy S 22 March 11 Bill C

Rotary Carousel Funds

Year 1/7/15 to 30/6/16 Last Year

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2014-15

6/03/2016 $1,574.65 $25,049.50 $90,413.45

1st Qtr

$31,775.75 $29,666.25

2nd Qtr

$33,588.20 $38,437.35

3rd Qtr

$25,049.50 $32,251.90

4th Qtr

$0.00 $26,272.75

YTD

$90,413.45 $126,628.25

ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

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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 8 March.

Opening

Chair, Graham J., opened the meeting at 6:15pm with the recital of the 4-Way Test and Loyal Toast. To

the strains of “Hail to the Chief”, D.G. Anne Egan and Jeff and D.G.E. Michael Irving and Ros entered

the meeting to applause.

Rotary Minute

Michael I. delivered his Rotary Minute concerning the polio eradication program. Salient points included:

No government could have organized the worldwide effort.

The W.H.O. didn’t believe it could be done.

Rotary brought a range of skills to the project (e.g. organizational, negotiation)

Examples

o A ceasefire was negotiated during the civil war in Sri Lanka so vaccines could be provided

to children

o In one day alone 172 million children received the oral vaccine in India.

President’s Welcome and Announcements

President Lea welcomed D.G. Anne and husband, Jeff, on this official D.G. visit.

Also visiting Rotarians Ken and Tina Cowan (Cairns), Joachim Ulrich (Hamburg, Germany), Gillian

Rumpf and Regina Tucker (Griffith satellite Club) and a number of member’s partners.

Happy Birthday to Marion J.

“Lunch for Eight” proposed for April 10.

Congratulations to Michael and Ros on a successful assembly.

Director’s/members Reports & Announcements

David R.: Race Day set for June 4, need 70 for “Winners Circle”, if less we go to the Dome. Cost $55.

Graham C.: Incoming Board meeting next Tuesday, at 4:30pm.

D.G. Anne: Presented a “Happy Birthday” tiara to Marion.

Michael I.: Thanked the Club for support of P.E.T.S. and Assembly.

Sahlee: Thanked club members for support in obtaining visa for her sister.

Peter O.: Current and future Carousel matters.

Secretary’s Report

25 Members, 7 Partners, 4 Visiting Rotarians, 3 Club Guests, 1 member’s Guest. Total 39.

Ken Cowan: Pointed out a few tie-ups of Southport and Cairns Clubs. Michael I. added that a number of

Southport members travelled to a district conference in Cairns shortly after our club was chartered.

Sergeant – David R.

David R. conducted a highly extractive session, following the usual $2 collection for Polio Plus.

A few examples of fines imposed were:

Any Reds fans.

Anyone who did not stay up for Australia vs South Africa T20 match.

Andrew for not knowing the difference between chicken and fish (there is one?).

Recent overseas travelers.

No “purple pinkie” for Polio Plus.

Heads and Tails President Lea.

Raffle Yvonne Perry

District Governor’s Address – D.G. Anne Egan (Introduced by Chair, Graham J., who emphasized the sterling job Anne has been doing as D.G.).

Anne congratulated Lea on the manner in which she has carried out her role as Club President. She

thanked the club members (special mention of the Jones) for their welcome and ongoing support.

Anne did not deliver the usual D.G.’s address on official visits because of the lateness in the Rotary Year.

Instead Anne spoke eloquently and most sincerely about her Rotary journey, from a knock on the door

invitation to join, to her designation as D.G.

Some significant points:

All members contribute to the fabric of a club, each bringing their own “something”.

Service is its own reward – “giving liberates the soul of the giver”.

Rotary is not perfect, it is built on human frailty, but it’s structures give a framework for providing

service.

Our youth programs are vital.

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We must continually look at renewal at all levels of the organization.

Anne could definitely not have done what she has this year without the love and support of the

district clubs.

Announced that Southport is to receive a Presidential Citation relating to the creation of the

satellite club at Griffiths.

Jeff Egan, who is President of Mt. Warning Club, spoke about his project, which involves providing

scholarships to indigenous students through the Rotary Health Initiative. Lea presented Jeff with a

cheque for $2,500 to provide one such scholarship.

D.G. Anne then presented a Rotary themed laptop bag to Lea and a birthday present to Marion.

Vote of Thanks

In moving the vote of thanks, Tracy N. underlined Anne’s approach to service with the slogan “service

before self satisfaction”.

Close of Meeting

In closing the meeting at 7:55pm, Lea thanked D.G. Anne and stated how much she enjoyed Anne’s

address.

She thanked all for their attendance.

Greg D.

Date Claimer 19 April Joachim Ulrich 6,7,8 May District Conference 28 June Change over dinner Apologies to Marion Jones Club Service Director

Apologies must be received before noon on the Monday prior to Tuesday’s meeting. There are three ways to apologise if you cannot attend a meeting. Fill in the apologies book on the attendance table. Email marion.r.jones@gmail.com Telephone or text 0406 040 039 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.

District Conference 6,7,8 May, Murwillumbah. Link to booking site http://e.mybookingmanager.com/D9640Conference2016

Contact Marion or Graham Jones if you need assistance.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – LIEUTENANT GENERAL DAVID MORRISON – LUCAS PATCHETT AND NICHOLAS MARCHESI

BOB MURRAY AND ALLAN DAWSON

HUMAN BRAIN – PROFESSOR PETER SILBURN AM WATER TREATMENT KENYA by TWEED SHIRE COUNCIL TROY GREEN

NATIONAL BOWL SCAN - DR ANDREW HOWARD HOPE KAILASH HUMLA CHILDREN'S HOME AUSTRALIA - LEANNE PAPAS

AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH ON CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH - PROFESSOR MICHAEL

SAWYER .

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Remember the club race day on Saturday 4 June. Contact David Randall if you can come. davidr@drasafety .com.au

Tropicana (Fiji Relief) Trivia Night

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Saturday, April 16 at 6 PM

Southport Bowls Club Inc in Southport, Queensland

Going

Interested

Not Interested

Tropicana themed trivia night with games, raffles, bake stall and more. Early bird (til Mar 31): $30/head or $220/table of 8 Regular: $35/head or $260/table of 8 Includes BBQ buffet and snacks. Drinks at bar. Contact Lea Rickwood....

Convention

February 2016 | Countdown to Korea

Join thousands of Rotarians in Korea 28 May--1 June at the Rotary

Convention. Register before 31 March for extra savings. After you register,

be sure to sign up for a memorable host committee event: the Welcome

Festival, a night at the symphony, or an evening of contemporary ballet.

Connect with old friends and make new ones, and be a part of the best that

Rotary has to offer.Learn about convention highlights. Review the schedule

of events.

Plan some fun. Learn about the Welcome Festival and other host

events.

Prepare to take the stage. Sign up for the Rotary Family Talent

Contest.

Spread the word! Download promotional materials for social media,

posters, and more.

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DUTIES 15 March 22 March 29 March 5 April 12 April

Chair Steve P Andrew M Allan T Leanda C

Sergeant Bill C Hugh S Greg D Duncan P

Attendance Peter H Neil R Gail R Peter O

Treasurer Tony S Sahlee O Peter H Tony S

Rotary Minute Leanda C David R Michael L Elisabeth S

Vote of thanks Marion Jim S Helen M Andrew M

Ups and Downs Lionel P Gary W N/A Gary W

Scribe Graham C Graham C Liz H Tony P

Meet & Greet Lea R Lea R Lea R Lea R

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GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2016

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

15 March Member behind the badge Gail R and Michael L

22 March Noela Phillips St. Judes School Tanzania

29 March Red Zone Room Griffith University Combined with the satellite club

5 April DGE Michael Irving’s goals

12 April Anti Ice Campaigner Andrea Simmons

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.

CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING DAYS

10-Mar Thu Ashmore Ashmore Robina

11-Mar Fri TonyP Robert Allen Lionel Susan McP

12-Mar Sat Leanda Lambert Robina Susan McP

13-Mar Sun Rotaract Gail Bill Connelly Susan McP

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

14-Mar Mon Robert Allen

15-Mar Tue Dot & Ken Hugh Smith

16-Mar Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed

17-Mar Thu Ashmore Ashmore Robina

18-Mar Fri Helena K Robert Allen Lionel Lionel??

19-Mar Sat Graham C Lambert Robina Paul Fitzmaurice

20-Mar Sun Rotaract Danielle S Regina Tucker ??

All Hail the chiefs Chair Graham J

Anne give Marion the crown Well Graham was amused

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Birthday cake for Marion’s 75

th Ken Cowan from Cairns

Sergeant David R Greg pleads guilty DG Anne Egan

A cheque for Jeff A laptop case for Lea from Anne

Thanks from Tracy N Anne and Pres Lea.

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Thoughts for the week.

An Airline introduced a special package for Business men.

Buy your ticket, get your wife's ticket free! After great success, the company sent letters to all the wives asking how the trip was. 72% of them gave the same reply..."What trip?”

Dear Mother-in-law,

"Don't teach me how to handle my children, I'm living with one of yours & he needs a lot of

improvement.”

Doctor: Madam, your husband needs rest and peace,so here are some sleeping pills. Wife: Doc, when should I give them to him? Doctor: They are for you !

A very smart lady named Cookie Said, “I like to mix gambling with nookie Before every race I go home to my place And curl up with a very good bookie

Why don't you iron 4-Leaf clovers? Because you don't want to press your luck

Q: How did the Irish Jig get started? A: Too much to drink and not enough restrooms

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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

Wednesday 7.00am Surfers Sunrise Southport Yacht Club Main Beach

7.15am 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