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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 8 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 8 March

Chair Graham J Serg David R Attnd Michael L Treas Tony P Rot Min Michael I Thanks Tracy N Up/Dn Bill C Scribe Greg D M&G Lea R

Service Above Self

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

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President’s Message 1st March

To the members of Southport Rotary,

We would all like to thank you for choosing us as recipients for your grant and helping us purchase new

bikes. We love the opportunity to get active and mobile and access our local community in a fun and

healthy way. We are very grateful for your support.

Sincerely,

Intensive Learning Group, Currumbin Community Special School

Anthony Moore is just 16 years old, but he spoke very eloquently and without notes about his experience

at the National Youth Science Forum. He is a young man blessed with brains, health and good looks.

His potential is unlimited. In comparison the children taught by Camille Curtis have not been so lucky.

To quote a couple of student profiles from the Currumbin Community Special School Yearbook: My

biggest achievement this year is using my iPad and picture cards to answer yes and no questions.

Another said: My biggest achievement this year is standing up in my new electric wheelchair with nice

strong legs.

As Rotarians, I hope you are as proud as I am about what we do to be a gift to the world and local

community.

Next week District Governor Anne Egan will be our guest speaker. Anne has recently undergone major

surgery. Her visit at this time highlights her strength of character and commitment to Rotary. Please

bring wives and partners to meet this remarkable woman.

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: 19 members, 1 visiting Rotarian, 2 club guests, 2 members guests. Total 24 Polio Plus $40 , fines $22.90 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 9 March Nancy and Tony S ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 14 March 92 Michael I 8 March Marion J 8 March 83 Tony P

Rotary Carousel Funds

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

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2014-15

28/02/2016 1,247.10 $23,474.85 $88,838.80

1st Qtr

$31,775.75 $29,666.25

2nd Qtr

$33,588.20 $38,437.35

3rd Qtr

$23,474.85 $32,251.90

4th Qtr

$0.00 $26,272.75

YTD

$88,838.80 $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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SCRIBE’S REPORT 1st March 2016

Chairperson Sahlee Orbidalla opened the meeting at 6.15 pm.

Rotary Minute

Andrew M reminded all that it was the 1st day of Literacy month and that the provision of

Literacy Kits to students in Tanzania made our club eligible for a Literacy award as it fulfilled

the following requirements – literacy project, book promotion, international project and interclub

collaboration.

Chairman Salee then invited President Lea to welcome Rotarians and guests.

Secretary’s Report. Attendance – Members 19 – Club Guests – 2 - Visiting

Rtns 1 – Members’ Guests 2 for total of 24.

Carousel Roster- There is still 1 vacant slot to be filled - Sun 12-3.

Directors’ Reports

Pres Lea reported that the number of likes of Carousel photos on our Facebook page was

increasing and the giving of free rides to the most liked photo was proving to be very popular.

Pres Lea also asked for suitable hamper donations for the Conference raffle.

Michael I thanked all who helped in folding the PETS handouts.

Marion J advised the recent Alumni dinner was very successful with 67 attending.

Graham C reminded those attending the District Assembly next Sunday to bring name badges.

Sergeants Session

Duncan P conducted a short but financially rewarding session with the following fines –

Allan T, Graham C, and Peter O for more than three return visits to the Buffet at the Casino.

Pres L for being on the Ch 9 Newss about the donation to the GC Hospital.

Rugby supporters re the 20 point loss by the QLD Reds.

Lionel P whose trip to Sydney was aborted after a rear end accident which meant he couldn’t

tow the van.

Graham C who had to pay $600 to install a $700 air conditioner.

Tony S for claiming to be overworked and underpaid – advised to talk to his boss – Nancy.

Tony G who gave 16 presents to his grand’daughter when she turned 16 and expects 78

presents when he turns 78..

Allan T for winning a nearest the pin at Emerald Lakes and not waiting to collect the prize.

Heads and Tails - Gail Ryan

Raffle - Peter Overell

Guest Speaker Anthony Moore – Attendee at National Youth Science Forum Canberra

Anthony gave an enthusiastic overview of the two weeks he spent in Canberra, some of the

highlights being:-

Visit to Canberra Uni

Analysing water quality

Determining sex of lizards

Cern Video conference

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Science dinner

Visiting CSIRO lab

Critical Thinking Workshop

and many more experiences which Anthony enjoyed immensely.

Anthony thanked our Club for sponsoring him and his enthusiasm and knowledge of his subjects

only confirms the need for Rotary to be involved in assisting students to attend these workshops.

Currumbin Community Special School – Nicola Wassell and Camille Curtis

The CCSS was a recipient of funds generated by the Carousel and these funds will be used to

purchase special to need bicycles for students. Camille is a teacher at the school and is obviously

passionate about her calling. She gave us details and showed photos of the students she teaches

and explained how being able to participate in normal daily activities is so uplifting for her

students. Nicola is a volunteer for two days a week and she also shows great empathy for the

children who suffer from various mental and physical problems including Autism and Downs

Syndrome. CCSS has 85 students, 20 teachers and 30 teacher aids and the pupils ages ranges

from Prep to 18 years. Camille explained how the special bikes allowed students to participate in

community outings and improve their physical health. Camille thanked our Club for the donation.

Vote of Thanks Gail Ryan gave a very eloquent vote of thanks to Anthony, Nicola and Camille.

Closure The meeting was closed at 7.30pm by Pres Lea

Jim S.

Date Claimer 8 March 2016 DG’s Visit. Partners night 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 – 2016 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

LUCAS PATCHETT AND NICHOLAS MARCHESI –FOUNDERS OF THE ORANGE SKY LAUNDRY – YOUNG

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AUSTRALIANS OF THE YEAR 2016.

BOB MURRAY AND ALLAN DAWSON – ELIMINATING POVERTY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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 .

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

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL HONOURS 5 OF OUR DISTRICT ROTARY LEADERS !

On Saturday 27

th Feb at a Gala Black Tie “Million Dollar Dinner” at the Hilton Hotel Brisbane, Rotary

International honoured 25 Rotarians and 6 Rotaractors from Queensland, Australia. Among them were 5 of our

Gold Coast Rotary District 9640 leaders. They were, Past Governor Tony & Dianne Harding from Stanthorpe Club,

Past Governor Graham Jones from Southport Club, District Foundation Chairman Neil Jones from Broadbeach

Club and incoming District Membership Chairman Andy Rajapakse from Burleigh Heads Club. They each received an attractive Crystal Award & a Lapel Pin from Rotary Foundation Trustee, Bryn Styles from

Canada. Incidentally Rtn. Bryn was the GSE team leader in 2000 from Ontario in Canada to Gold Coast. The

Rotary Million Dollar Dinner is an annual fundraising evening held around the world, where donors who pledge a

contribute US$10,000 (AU$14,000/) or more to The Rotary Foundation are recognized and honoured. This year’s

dinner organised by District 9600 raised $1.3 Million which is matched 1 to 2 with another $2.6M by Bill &

Melinda Gates. So from Queensland Rotarians, The Rotary Foundation received almost 4M dollars to do Good in

the world. Eradicating Polio from the face of this earth is Rotary’s greatest gift to humanity!

Presentation of medical equipment to the University Hospital from Southport Rotary.

Litewriter ECG Machine

Accu Vein in action

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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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Nearly 70 people from all the Rotary Alumni programmes attended dinner at the Southport Golf Club last

Saturday night.

Jacob, our Peace Scholar, spent time interviewing several of those who had attended Youth Exchange,

RYPEN, RYTS and RYLA as well as NYSF and MUNA and Group Study Exchange (GSE)teams and

their leaders.

Stuart Robert, himself a Rotarian in the e-club and a GSE team member to Turkey with PDG Ross Smith

as leader spoke of his experiences and urged others to give back in some way and to join Rotary if they

could.

PDG Sandra Doumany, District Alumni Chair and Marion organized the get together which was very

much appreciated by all who attended. Looks like another one will be planned for next year.

DUTIES 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 March 5 April

Chair Graham J Steve P Andrew M Allan T

Sergeant David R Bill C Hugh S Greg D

Attendance Michael L Peter H Neil R Gail R

Treasurer Tony P Tony S Sahlee O Peter H

Rotary Minute Michael I Leanda C David R Michael L

Vote of thanks Tracy N Marion Jim S Helen M

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

Scribe Greg D Graham C Elisabeth S Liz H

Meet & Greet Lea R Lea R Lea R Lea R

GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2016

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

8 March DG Anne Egan’s visit Partners night

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

5 April DGE Michael Irving’s goals

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

3-Mar Thu Ashmore Ashmore Robina

4-Mar Fri Tony P Robert Allen Lionel Susan McP

5-Mar Sat Robert Allen Lambert Robina Susan McP

6-Mar Sun Rotaract Tony G Dot & Ken Susan McP

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

7-Mar Mon Graham C Robert Allen

8-Mar Tue Dot & Ken Hugh Smith Dave & Pam

9-Mar Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed

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 Susan McP

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

14-Mar Mon Robert Allen

15-Mar Tue Dot & Ken Hugh Smith Dave & Pam

16-Mar Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed

Ron Power wedding photo

Ron’s 2 sons, Rod & Brad, Ron & Kathy, best girlfriend Rosemary and sister in law Renate.

Meeting 1 March 2016

Chair Sahlee Andrew Rotary minute New carousel sign

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Joachim is back Duncan sergeant Anthony Moore

The team in Canberra for NYSF Camille Curtis

Riding the special bike Back in school

Nicola Wasswell Thanks from Gail Ryan

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Appreciation certificate from Camille to Pres Lea

Certificate for Anthony Guest speakers with Pres Lea

Thoughts for the week.

Gone are the days when girls used to cook like their mothers. Now they drink like their fathers. You know that tingly little feeling you get when you really like someone?

That's common sense leaving your body. I didn't make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row. I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning. Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven't met yet. Old age is coming at a really bad time. When I was a child I thought “Nap Time” was a punishment. Now, as a grownup, it feels like a small vacation. The biggest lie I tell myself is, "I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it."

I don't have gray hair; I have "wisdom highlights." I'm just very wise. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would've put them on my knees. Why do I have to press one for English when you're just gonna transfer me to someone I can't understand anyway?

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice. At my age "Getting lucky" means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for.

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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