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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 25 August 2015 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

25 August

Chair Graham C Serg Duncan P Atn Liz H/Allan T Trs JimS/GregD Int Tst Graham J Thanks N/A Up /Dn Lionel P Scribe Elisabeth S M&G Lea R

Service Above Self

ROSTER 1 September

Chair Lambert W Serg Andrew M Attnd Helen M Treas Neil R Rot Min Leanda C Thanks Hugh S UP/DN Steve P Scribe Jim S

M&G Lea R

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Brodie King is this year’s recipient of the Cronin Award. On Tuesday evening Barry Cronin presented

Brodie with a cheque for $1,000 from our Club. Together with the $1,000 Brodie has already received

from Griffith University, the funds will be used to help the second year engineering student with his

expenses. To quote from our 70th

Anniversary book “Jack Cronin was largely responsible for creating

the Gold Coast that we know today. He joined Southport Rotary in 1949 and was President in 1956-57.”

His wife Joan celebrated her 100th

birthday earlier this year. The Hobart Medical Awards will be

presented on September 22nd

.

Professor Andreas Oechsner is very happy to promote our Satellite Club to his engineering students and

Brodie will become a “Friend of Rotary”. Our relationship with Griffith University is a valued one on

both sides.

Since next Tuesday will not be a time for club announcements here are a few reminders. Rotary

International Director Guiller Tumangan, his wife Lettie and DG Anne Egan will be inspecting the

carousel at 9.00 a.m. on Thursday August 27th

. If you have a Rotary shirt and can make the time, we

would love to see you there for his visit and a photo opportunity.

My first cluster meeting is on Saturday and the third board meeting is on Sunday the 30th

of August.

Directors should have their reports to Andrew Middleton by Monday the 24th

.

We are looking forward to a wonderful 70th

anniversary dinner next Tuesday where former members,

visiting Rotary clubs, members and guests will have the opportunity to renew friendships and make some

new ones. See you then.

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: Members 19, club guest 4, members guest 1. Total 24. Fines: $39.40 Polio Plus $38.00 Billy: $ BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 25 Aug Lionel P 4 Sept Peter and Jenny H 26 Aug Lambert w ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday

3 September Colin C

Rotary Carousel Funds

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

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2014-15

17/08/2015 $4,549.55 $19,797.55 $19,797,55

1st Qtr

$19,797.55 $29,666.25

2nd Qtr

$0.00 $38,437.35

3rd Qtr

$0.00 $32,251.90

4th Qtr

$0.00 $26,272.75

YTD

$19,797.55 $126,628.25

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ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

.

Date Claimer

25 August Southport Rotary 70th

Birthday Dinner 6.30pm for 7.00pm $35pp.

8 September Presentation outboard motor Mermaid Beach Surf Club 21 November Southport Rotary Race Day 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.

Scribe’s Report DATE: 18/8/2015

CHAIR AND OPENING: Graham Jones opened the meeting at 6:15pm and led members in reciting

the “4 way test”. Graham then proposed a toast to the Queen and Australia.

Marion Jones shared a Rotary minute with the Club and explained the

activities of InterplastTM

, which was established in 1983 from involvement by

Rotary with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Interplast is supported by

Rotarians in clubs and districts throughout Australia and New Zealand. It is a not-

for-profit organisation working to improve the quality of life for people

with disability who are disabled as a result of congenital or acquired

medical conditions such as cleft lip and palate or burn scar contractures. We

do this by sending fully qualified Australian and New Zealand volunteer

plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and allied health

professionals to the Asia Pacific region to provide free surgical treatment

for patients who would otherwise not be able to afford access to such

services. - See more at: http://www.interplast.org.au/who-we-are/our-

organisation/#sthash.tzcTipcW.dpuf

PRESIDENT: President Lea Rickwood welcomed all members and guests.

Lee also requested assistance from members to publish the Rotator for the

month of October while Tony Gardner will be away and advised that there

will be a photo shoot at the carousel on 27th

August (wear a rotary shirt if

you want to be involved)

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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Lea then invited Barry Cronin to present the Cronin Award for Engineering to Brodie King from Griffith University.

VISITING ROTARIANS: Nil

GUESTS: Club guests: Brodie King, Bridget French, Dr Andreas Oeschner, Marcia Oeschner Member guests: Barry Cronin

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DIRECTORS REPORTS:

Tracy Narain – Request for assistance after the club’s 70th

anniversary function next week to take

gear back to TSS which was borrowed for the event. She also urged members and guests to

support the sponsors of the event.

Peter Overell – Updated the Carousel roster and announced that last weekend was very big with

many tourists coming over from the “Cheer” competition at the GCCEC.

Marion gave an update on club’s 70th

anniversary function next week and advised that there are

160 people so far who have indicated their attendance.

ATTENDANCE AND SECRETARYS REPORT:

Leanda Cooper advised that there were 19 members, 0 partners, 1 member’s guest,

4 club guest and 0 visiting Rotarians for a total of 24 people

SERGEANT: Greg Dux

Greg conducted the sergeant’s session where members and guests were fined for a variety of general

fines including:

Usual fine of $2 for Polio plus;

Trivia on sports and politics with an engineering theme, and;

“Guess the punch line” to a number of questionable jokes (such as “A grasshopper walked into a

bar, where the barman said “I’m going to name a drink after you, to which the grass hopper

said……wait for it…..”why would you name a drink Bruce?”);

RAFFLE WINNER: Peter Overell

HEADS/TAILS WINNER: Bridget French (club Guest)

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Andreas Oeschner Griffith Engineering Dr Andreas Oeschner, gave a presentation on his career and his role at Griffith Engineering, enlightening

members and guests on the following:

- Dr Oeschner is 44 years of age, has studied and worked at a number of universities and since 2014 is

a professor at Griffith Universiity, HoD, Program Director, Mechanical Engineering and has published

numerous papers and books.

- Is currently conducting research into ‘cellular materials’ such as metal foam (based on similar

principles to human bone for strength, lightness and other desirable properties;

- Engineering degrees are ranked in the top 100 worldwide and are recognised overseas;

- To complement the usual 5 engineering disciplines, Griffith have created a new Industrial Design

with QCA degree with combines Arts and Engineering ;

- Various Industry affiliates programs and overseas partner universities; and,

- Aspects of the current mechanical Engineering degree course

VOTE OF THANKS: Helen Moorfoot thanked Dr Andreas Oeschner for his talk and presented him with a certificate for the Literacy Kit which will be donated in his name. CHAIR: Graham reminded all of their club duties for the next meeting

CLOSE OF MEETING: President Lea thanked all members and guests for their attendance and then

closed the meeting at 8:00 pm.

Steve Penfold

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Rotary Group Study Exchange with District 7390 Pennsylvania USA in 2016

How good does Spring in Pennsylvania USA sound, as part of our Districts GSE Team in

2016?

Team members must be enthusiastic young business and professional people between the

ages of 25-40, wishing to be part of a five person team for this vocational and cultural

study tour.

Applicants need to be Australian Citizens, employed or reside in Rotary District 9640 and

have been employed in their business or profession for a minimum of two years. Rotarians

and relatives of Rotarians are not eligible to apply.

District 7390 is in South Central Pennsylvania USA. Harrisburg, the capital is in the centre

of the District.The District includes Lancaster, the home of the Amish people and

Gettysburg of USA Civil war fame.

Dates for the visit to Pennsylvania USA are 23rd April to 21st May 2016.

Application forms are available on Rotary District 9640 website (rotary9640.org) or from

your local Rotary Club.

Further information contact District GSE Chairman Ian Wilson ianwil@bigpond.net.au

DUTIES 25 August 1 September 8 September 15 September

Chair Graham C Lambert W Peter O Tony P

Sergeant Duncan P Andrew M N/A David R

Attendance Allan T& Liz H Helen M Greg D Peter H

Treasurer Jim S/Greg D Neil R Sahlee O Steve P

Rotary Minute Graham J Leanda C N/A Graham C

Vote of thanks N/A Hugh S Lambert W Ian C

Ups and Downs Lionel P Steve P N/A Allan T

Scribe Elisabeth S Jim S Hugh S Liz H

Meet & Greet Lea R Lea R Lea R Lea

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GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2014

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

25 August 70th

Anniversary dinner

1 September Pyjama Foundation Literacy

8 September Visit to Mermaid Beach SLSC

15 September Gold Coast Benji Fundraiser Extraordinaire Karin Kolenko

22 September Hobart Bursary Presentation

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

20 Aug Thu Ashmore Ashmore

21 Aug Fri Thomas Gibbins Thomas G Lionel Susan McP

22 Aug Sat Marion Jones Lambert Have a Feed Susan McP

23 Aug Sun Rotaract Susan McP

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

24 Aug Mon Have a Feed

25 Aug Tue Dot & Ken

26 Aug Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed

27 Aug Thu Ashmore Ashmore

28 Aug Fri Thomas Gibbins Thomas G Lionel

29 Aug Sat Lambert Have a Feed Peter O

30 Aug Sun Rotaract

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

31 Aug Mon Have a Feed

Chair PDG Graham J Rotary minute PP Marion J Pres Lea on the 70

th celebrations

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Barry Cronin and Brodie King Brodie Tracy talks candelabra and things

Recycled secretary Leanda C Joke teller serg Greg D Prof Andreas Oenscher

Thanks from Helen M Our guests with Pres Lea

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Thoughts for the week.

One my father told me -

An old country gentleman sent his son off to engineering school. Four years later, upon his son's

return, he asked him what he had learned at college. The son replied "Pi r square." The dad

exclaimed "You didn't learn nothin boy, pie are round, cornbread's square!"

How many hardware engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

None: you can solve any problem in the software!

Q: Why can't an architect get into Heaven?

A: Because Jesus was a carpenter!

Question: What do engineers use for birth control?

Answer: Their personality

Two engineering students were walking across campus when one said, ”Where did you get such a

great bike?”

The second engineer replied, “Well, I was walking along yesterday minding my own business

when a beautiful woman rode up on this bike. She threw the bike to the ground, took off all her

clothes and said, “Take what you want.”

The second engineer nodded approvingly, “Good choice; the clothes probably wouldn’t have fit.”

Three engineering students were gathered together discussing the possible designers of the human

body.

One said, “It was a mechanical engineer. Just look at all the joints.”

Another said, “No, it was an electrical engineer. The nervous system has many thousands of

electrical connections.”

The last said, “Actually it was a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic waste pipeline

through a recreational area?”

I think it was Mark Twain that said, " I would go to heaven for the amenities and to hell for the

people."

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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 Pt Bowls Club 22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Pt.

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

Some Carousel customers on Leanda’s shift.