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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 15 November 2016 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 22 November

Chair David R Sgt Duncan P Atnd Rhonda W Trs Jean-Luc S Rot Mn Steve P In Tst N/A Thanks Merv P Up/Dn Tony S Scribe Leanda C

M&G All

ROSTER 15 November

Chr Lambert W Sgt TonyG Atnd Lionel P Trs Jim S Rt Min N/A In Tst Bill C Thks Liz H Up/Dn Tony P Scribe Graham J M&G All

RI President John Germ

DG Michael Irving

President Graham

Cooper

1955

Presidents Message for the Rotator for the 15th

November

Thank you all for a great meeting last night with

excellent attendance. I congratulate Liz and her new

Board, it is a strong Board and I am confident that 2017 –

18 will be a good year for our Club. Peter and Barb,

Merv and Glenda and Lionel and Yvonne were fantastic

ambassadors for our Club while they were in Charleville,

the organising team were in awe of what they achieved as

a team. Thankyou again, and also for giving us all a

greater incite last night. It was nice to welcome Marius

Von Zeppelin and look forward to seeing him some more

and of course our regular but always special guest

Joachim.

I am sure most of you are aware that RI, while holding

firm on who and what makes a Rotarian, has given Clubs

the flexibility to modify their by-laws to allow potential

members into their Clubs in different forms - Corporate

which we have already adopted, Associate or Family

membership. There was sufficient interest at the Board

Meeting for me to call a special meeting of your Board

for further investigation. Graham Jones has written a

paper which I will now forward to you all for your

information and feedback, if you wish, prior to that

meeting.

Your Board also decided to hold off on any Carousel

Fund distribution while Hugh and his Projects

Committee further investigate a joint venture with

Ashmore Club to build a Men’s Shed. It is a big ticket

item but with a lasting and public legacy.

Apart from our meeting calendar, please look at some

important dates elsewhere in the Rotator that I have listed

for the New Year which are important opportunities for

our Club. Please put them in your diaries, some of those

will hopefully involve significant Member involvement.

Next week will be another busy and exciting night with

the members of the Parkwood Club and hearing from

Hugh and Nancy and their Tanzania trip. Look forward

to seeing you all then, don’t forget to help Bill get the

numbers right.

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: 28 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, 1 members guest, 3 partners. Total 33.

Polio plus. Fines $105.90.

Rotary Carousel Funds

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

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2015-16

7/11/2016 $2,100.00 $12,917.70 $40,813.10

1st Qtr

$27,895.40 $31,775.75

2nd Qtr

$12,917.70 $33,588.20

3rd Qtr

$0.00 $32,070.10

4th Qtr

$0.00 $23,609.00

YTD

$40,813.10 $121,043.05 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 22 Nov Greg and Sue D 6 Nov Don Knight ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday

11 Nov 75 Tony S 16 Nov Greg N

ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

Date Claimer 15 November Nancy and Hugh Smith . Parkwood Club visit. Partners night 22 November PHF Awards night 13 December Christmas Party

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.

Fill in the apologies book on the attendance table.

Email big.yin@bigpond.com 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 NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Chair and Opening: Chair Peter Overell opened the meeting as we recited the Four Way Test

and then he proposed the toast to the Queen and Australia.

Chair Peter then invited President Graham Cooper to welcome members ,including Tony Pritchett,

partners and guests to the Club meeting.

President Graham then proceeded with the AGM.

The Minutes from last year’s AGM were approved unanimously.

Treasurer Merv Powell presented his Financials with Audit for 2015-16.Approved

Paul Teefy was appointed Auditor for the next year 2016-17..

Liz Hamilton’s Board for 2017-18 was approved and introduced:

President: Liz Hamilton

Immediate Past President: Graham Cooper

Secretary: Rhonda Whitton

Treasurer: Mervyn Powell

Executive Secretary: Graham Jones

Club Administration: Director: Ian Craig

Membership Director: Marion Jones

Youth Director: Andrew Middleton

Public Relations Director: Lea Rickwood

Service Projects including Vocational Director: Michelle Wachter

International Director: Tony Pritchett

Rotary Foundation Director: Graham Cooper

President Elect: Rhonda Whitton

Attendance: There were 28 members, 1 member’s guest, 1 visiting Rotarian and 3 partners for a

total of 33.

Reports: Bill C advised that Parkwood Rotary is attending next week and he needs numbers and

apologies by Friday 11th

. Cost is $30 for 2 courses. Partners are invited. He also asked members

to sign up to attend the Paul Harris Recognition night Nov 22 and to advise apologies by Friday

18th

. This is a partner’s night also and both meetings will have two course meals.

Gary Wachter has the Carousel roster filled for Nov and has Dec and Jan calendars up.

Marion mentioned that our YEP student Josh and young busker Nathan were performing in

Broadbeach Mall on Saturday evening and seemed to be doing well.

Allan Thompson- Satellite Club meets Thursday morning. DG Michael I will be there. All

welcome.

Sergeant Gary Wachter did a great job of extracting monies from many people for various

misdemeanours. Poor Liz H , recovering from pneumonia, put one load of washing through with a

box of tissues. On her second try she included the TV remote.

Raffle Winner was visitor Marius von Zepplin and Heads and Tails Winner: Sahlee.

Peter O, Merv and Lionel talked about and showed slides of their recent trip with the District

Outback Lincs project to Charleville that was organized by DG Michael and Col Lee from

Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary.

Rotarians and partners as well as QANTAS staff and RACQ people worked on various projects,

some limited because access to properties was difficult. President Graham was unable to get to his

assigned property because access was blocked by 2 flooded creeks. However 11 properties were

reached during the period of the week.

Some painted the house of Mary who lives alone on her property 40 km from Charleville. The

house hadn’t been painted for 50 years.

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Our volunteers worked on sanding and repainting with 4”brushes a couple of rooms in the lovely

old Museum-quite hard work but enjoyed by all. Apparently they used up the full supply of No

More Gaps available in town.

The women did a great job catering for morning and afternoon teas and lunches- there were lots of

photos of everyone eating!

The QANTAS staff contributed significant funds and the RACQ people repaired vehicles and

machinery- all of which was much appreciated.

The camaraderie of all was inspiring-locals and volunteers alike.

There will be another visit next year in March for those able to make the trip.

Since most of the audience had never been to Charleville, it was most interesting to hear of the

hardships and the difference volunteers can make in the lives of farmers who have been doing it

tough through drought and now flooding rain.

President Graham thanked Peter, Merv and Lionel for recounting the story of their outback

volunteer experience so enthusiastically.

President Graham then asked members for their input into the proposed changes to District

boundaries in response to a paper from DG Michael. There was most support for Option 1 which

involves merging the whole of 9640 with the whole of 9630.

Close of meeting: President Graham thanked all for coming and closed the meeting at 7.50 pm.

Important Dates for 2017

. February 4th

, a Club visit to Ballina, hosted by the Clubs of Ballina and Alstonville,

whom we will work with running Michael’s District Conference. Leanda and Merv,

members of the Conference Committee will be there anyway.

. March 4th

a visit and working bee at Donations in Kind, 10 a12.30 pm including a

sausage sizzle

. March 11-12 PETS and District Assembly in Lismore

. Mid March, possible return trip to Charleville

. March 26 The Gold Coast Ramble with our Satellite Club

. May 5,6,7,8. The District “Rotary Shares because Rotary Cares” Conference in Ballina,

with promise of enough events to keep us busy for four days.

This week: Nancy and Hugh Smith St Jude’s School. ROTARY AUSTRALIA WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE

LTD ACN: 003 444 264

FUNDING 36-2009-10 # INDONESIA

"Empowering Indonesian Children for

a Brighter Future" Rotary Club of Southport PO Box 84, Southport Qld 4215

PROJECT REPORT QUARTER 1/7/16 TO 30 SEPTEMBER, 2016 Quarter to September 30 Year to date

Donations received to 30/9/16 $3,959.00 $15,436.00

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Expenses -12.87 -$278.27

Disbursement to Indonesia $3,946.13 $15,157.73

Total number of children currently sponsored: 166

Total number of active sponsors: 140

Number of Children awaiting sponsorship: 0

Project 36-2009-10 # Indonesia continues to meet its current aims and objectives.

Rotary Club of Southport and Rotary e-Club Jakarta Gunawarman and Salvation Army, Indonesia have

adopted proposals to improve this project to support sustainability and better outcomes for students.

Salvation Army, Indonesia have conducted a comprehensive review of all children in their care and

adopted new guidelines recommended by Indonesian government for distribution of overseas aid. As a

result, children of SA Officers are no longer eligible; students over 18 years of age may receive funding

but must re-apply each year. It is proposed that Australian Rotary Club sponsors accept responsibility for

education outcomes for all students in a number of Homes rather than supporting individual students

scattered throughout Indonesia. We implore all Rotary Clubs to raise their commitment to minimum $550

per annum to achieve this goal. Salvation Army Homes supported by this project:

Bandung Girls Home 4

Bandung Boys Home 34

Malang Girls Home 10

Medan Girls Home 33

Palu Girls Home 38

Semarang Boys Home 21

Surabaya Boys Home 2

Yogyakarta Boys Home 24

166

Rotary e-Club Jakarta Gunawarman audits/monitors the project in Indonesia and disburses funds to

Salvation Army.

Tony Pritchett

Manager, Project 36-2009-10

News on coming meetings. On15th November Hugh and Nancy are telling us about their trip to Tanzania,and we have a visit from the Rotary Club of Parkwood. Partners and friends invited for a two course meal.

On November 22nd Paul Harris Fellow Recognition, Partners invited for a formal evening with two course meal. Dress is formal attire.

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Christmas Period Plans.

The Christmas party will 13 December at Hugh and Nancy Smith’s home. The

next three meetings, 20th

, 27 December and 3 January 2017 will be cancelled

and we will meet again on 10 January.

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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION- THE BEGINNING

Though Rotary was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris, it wasn’t until 1916 that the

idea of a Rotary Foundation was put forward. The Rotary International President

that year was Arch Klumph, a lumber man from Cleveland Ohio. He believed that

Rotary should move from doing miscellaneous community service to accepting

endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world. In response to that, the

Rotary Club of Kansas City Missouri contributed the first donation of USD $26.50

in 1917. After that, very little was contributed to the endowment fund.

In 1928, the Rotary Foundation was formally established as a distinct legal entity

within Rotary. In 1930, it awarded its first gift of $500 to the International Society

of Crippled Children.

When Paul Harris died in 1947 his request was that if anyone wanted to honour his

memory, they could donate to the Rotary Foundation. As a result, in 1948, the Paul

Harris Memorial Fund had raised $1.3 million from Rotarians around the globe, the

equivalent of $13 million to-day.

And Rotarians continue to do good in the world through The Rotary Foundation.

The Centenary of The Rotary Foundation will be celebrated next year in 2017 and

DG Michael Irving has asked that all Rotarians contribute at least the equivalent of

USD $26.50 -AUD $38- to The Rotary Foundation by the end of November,

designated Foundation month.

If you have not already donated, please see Marion or Treasurer Merv.

DUTIES 15 November 22 November 29 November

Chair Lambert W David R Hugh S

Sergeant TonyG Duncan P Liz H

Attendance Lionel P Rhonda W Jim S

Treasurer Jim S Jean-Luc S Sahlee O

Rotary Minute N/A Steve P N/A

Int Toast Bill C N/A Michael L

Vote of thanks Liz H Merv P Marion J

Ups and Downs Tony P Tony S Lionel P

Scribe Graham J Leanda C Lea R

Meet & Greet All All All

GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2016

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

15 November Nancy and Hugh Smith. St Jude’s School Tanzania. Parkwood visit. Partners

22 November PHF awards night. Partners night

29 November TBA

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6 December Tony Pritchett Indonesian Children’s Project

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-Nov Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina

11-Nov Fri Robert Allen Jean-Luc Lionel Susan

12-Nov Sat Rhonda W Lambert Robina Susan

13-Nov Sun Mac M Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan

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

14-Nov Mon Gary & Michelle Robert Allen closed closed

15-Nov Tue Dot & Ken Hugh David & Pam closed

16-Nov Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed closed

17-Nov Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC

18-Nov Fri Robert Allen Jean - Luc Lionel Susan

19-Nov Sat Rhonda W Lambert Robina RC Susan

20-Nov Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan

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

21-Nov Mon Gary & Michelle Robert Allen closed closed

22-Nov Tue Dot & Ken Hugh o closed

23-Nov Wed Have a Feed Have A Feed Have A Feed closed

24-Nov Thu Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Ashmore RC Robina RC

25-Nov Fri Robert Allen Graham C Lionel Susan

26-Nov Sat Rhonda W Lambert Robina RC Susan

27-Nov Sun Rotaract Satellite Club Satellite Club Susan

Chair Peter O Money man Merv P PE Liz Hamilton

Our board for 2017/18

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Gary W sergeant Painter Merv P Lionel helped too

The big project A familiar face DG Michael

The ladies in the cooking team One Charleville museum of Cobb and Co

The workers Merv saw stars here

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Some of the floods Pres Graham thanks all Thoughts for the week

A lady advertises in the local paper looking for a handyman. A gentleman comes knocking at the door saying that he's

responding to her ad. "I have some overhead kitchen cabinets that need fixing" she says, but the handyman replies, "Sorry I

can't do that on account of my shoulder". So she asks, "Can you fix the tiles on the bathroom floor?" to which the handyman

replies "Sorry I can't do that on account of my dicky knee". Slightly frustrated the lady asks, "Well can you at least mow the

lawn?" to which the handyman replies, "Sorry I can't do that on account of my bad back". At this point the lady is getting quite

irate and says "You do know that I advertised for a handyman?". The man replies, "Yes, I'm a handyman". "But you don't seem

to be able to do anything, why do you think you're a handyman?" to which he replies, "I live just around the corner!"

I LOVE TO WORK with wood and decided to carve a rocking horse for our unborn grandchild. As parts

of the horse were shaped, my intentions became clear to my next-door neighbor. "You must be about to

have a grandchild," he called over to me.

"Our first," I replied, beaming.

"I have six," he went on. "After the first two, you'll buy something plastic at K-Mart."

Why do Handymen wear slip-on shoes?

You need an IQ of at least 4 to tie a shoelace.

Did you hear about the Handyman who wore two jackets when she painted the house? The instructions on the can said: "Put on two coats."

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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 Paradise Point Bowls Club Paradise Point

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

7.15am Hope Is Hope Island Golf Club Hope Island

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