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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 20 September 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 27 September

Chair Michelle W Sgt Graham J Att Jim S Trs Liz H Rot Mn Helen M Int Tst N/A Thanks David R Up/Dn Tony S Scribe Greg D

M&G All

ROSTER 20 September

Chair Rhonda W Sgt Andrew M Attn Elisabeth S Trs Allan T Rot Mn N/A In Tst Lambert W Thks Leanda C Up/Dn Greg D Scrib Michael L M&G All

RI President John Germ

DG Michael Irving

President Graham

Cooper

1955

Presidents Message for the Meeting of the 20th

September

It was lovely to hear from Jeanne Pienaar again, having

already spoken at our Club a couple of years ago, before

her trip to Cambodia to teach. Tonight we were told

what she did, the experiences she had and an insight into

the plight of young women, particularly those that are

victims of sexual abuse and trafficking, their education,

and Cambodia’s politics and corruption. The number of

questions reflected our deep interest.

It was nice to have Ian Craig back amongst us and

recovering, and to be able to report that Lea’s surgery

was successful and she appears to be making a good

recovery at this early stage.

In last week’s Rotator I had included an Invitation from

the Rotary Club of Coomera Valley to join them on the

17th October when Jeremy Scott is their Guest Speaker. I

have been told that when Lea mentioned it at the meeting

there was considerable interest and one of our members

tonight suggested to me we consider making it a social

Club visit and cancel our Tuesday meeting of the 18th. I

would appreciate your comments either in person or by

email and if there appears sufficient interest your Board

will consider it.

We have a new computer attached to our projector to

allow easier power point presentations. This has been

donated to the Club by Merv, thankyou Merv.

Next week you will be fortunate to have Marion as acting

President while Christine and I, along with Peter and

Barbara, Lionel and Yvonne and Merv and Glenda are in

Charleville on our “Spirits Raising” mission with

Outback Links. I will be on a property helping to turn

some disused Shearers Quarters into “self contained “ ,

four room accommodation for a Governess, while the

others clean restore and paint the Museum Heritage

House and do some gardening around Homesteads. We

will strive to serve and make a difference in and around

Charleville.

Until the 27th,

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: 20 members , 1 Club guest. Total 21. Polio Plus $40.00. Fines $25.80.

Rotary Carousel Funds

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

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2015-16

11/09/2016 $2,054.25 $22,000.60 $22,000.60

1st Qtr

$22,000.60 $31,775.75

2nd Qtr

$0.00 $33,588.20

3rd Qtr

$0.00 $32,070.10

4th Qtr

$0.00 $23,609.00

YTD

$22,000.60 $121,043.05 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 19 Sept Ian Craig 30 Sept Sahlee O 16 Sept Jim and Ev S ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday

30 Sept 14 Liz H 16 Sept Ev S

ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

Date Claimer 11 October Honorary Members night Mayor Tom Tate 25 October Polio Day Marion Jones Foundation Director 8 November Club AGM

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.

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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CHAIRMAN- The chairman is responsible for telephoning the members on duty to confirm their attendance

Scribes Report Date September 13th 2016

6.10 SERGEANT: Tony Stenton rang bell - 5 minutes warning. 6.15 CHAIR: Called the meeting to order. Michael Lovell Invited all to join in reciting the Four Way Test and proposed a toast to the Queen and the people of Australia CHAIR Invited Gary Wacter to propose an International Toast Michael L Gary showed a short video on “what is Rotary” Chair Michael Invited President Graham Cooper to welcome everyone PRESIDENT Graham Cooper welcomed Members and guests including guest Speaker Jeanne Pienaar. Welcomed Ian Craig back Gave an update on Lea. She is recovering well after her operation on Monday. CHAIR: Invited Directors, Chairs, Members announcements Michael L and Secretary reports. . Director Report: Alan Thompson advised Satellite Club meeting this Thursday at 7.00am for breakfast Director Report: Graham Jones reported good news with Malaria vaccine – successful on rodents and more donations were vital. Director Report: Liz Hamilton passed around again the booking form for the dinner with the Mayor on October 11th. 26 booked to date Secretary Report: Andrew Middleton reported 20 Members and 1 Club Guest in attendance Carousel report: Gary Wachter announced gaps to fill next week . 6.30 DINNER and FELLOWSHIP 6.55 SERGEANT: Tony Stenton - Fine session Fines included Gary W for advertising incorrect phone number Mervyn for late payment for dinner Rhonda for being the “happy snapper” - taking most attendees’ photos Gary W – swimming pool filled at $1 litre Heads and Tails Winner: Heads won and the winner was Michael Lovell Raffle winner was Duncan Plastow 7.10 CHAIR Michale Lovell introduces Jeanne Pienaar to speak about teaching English in Cambodia It was so great to hear Jeanne come back and speak to us about her experience in Cambodia She thanked Rotary Club of Southport for their support. Her work in Cambodia helped educate local young people especially in “Bloom” a cake manufacturing

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shop, which saved many of them from the clutches of the sex trade industry in this region. Her trip was instigated by “Red Frogs” which is a voluntary team that give out red frog lollies during Schoolies week. She now is a teacher at Emanuel College 7.25 CHAIR Michael Invites Greg Dux to give a vote of thanks and presented a certificate to Jeanne advising a Literacy Kit would be sent to a child in Tanzania 7.30 PRESIDENT Graham Cooper thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the Meeting. Roster for next week: Chair Rhonda W Sergeant Andrew M Attendance Elisabeth S Treasurer Allan T Int Toast Lambert W Thanks Leanda C Up/Down Greg D Scribe Michael L Liz H

This week: Lifeflight Dan Tyler (Pilot)

Charleville

Best wishes from all club members to the volunteers heading out to Charleville this week.

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DUTIES 20 September 27 September 4 October 11 October

Chair Rhonda W Michelle W Andrew M Lambert W

Sergeant Andrew M Graham J Allan T Greg D

Attendance Elisabeth S Jim S Bill C Lea R

Treasurer Allan T Liz H Michelle W Peter O

Rotary Minute N/A Helen M Elisabeth S N/A

Int Toast Lambert W N/A N/A Jim S

Vote of thanks Leanda C David R Sahlee O Liz H

Ups and Downs Greg D Tony S Graham J Lionel P

Scribe Michael L Greg D Liz H Helen M

Meet & Greet All All All All

GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2016

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

20 September Lifeflight Dan Tyler ( pilot)

27 September Orange Sky Laundry Jenni Maffey

4 October Club night PHF awards

11 October Honorary Members night Mayor Tom Tate

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

15-Sep Thu Ashmore Ashmore closed Robina

16-Sep Fri Andrew Kos Susan McP

17-Sep Sat Robert Allen Lambert Robina Susan McP

18-Sep Sun Rotaract Penny J Sasan McP

Date Day 9-12 12-3PM 3-6PM 6-9PM

19-Sep Mon Gary & Michelle Robert Allen

20-Sep Tue Robert Allen Rhonda W Pam & David

21-Sep Wed Have A Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have A Feed

22-Sep Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore Robina

23-Sep Fri Andrew Kos Jean-Luc Susan McP

24-Sep Sat Robert Allen Lambert Robina Susan McP

25-Sep Sun Rotaract Allan T Susan McP

Date Day 9-12 12-3PM 3-6PM 6-9PM

26-Sep Mon Gary & Michelle Robert Allen

27-Sep Tue Pam & David

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Chair Michael L Gary W Rotary Minute Pres Graham welcomes all

Sergeant Tony S Michael supervised the tosser Jeanne Pienaar

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Thanks from Greg D Jeanne and Pres Graham

Thoughts for the week What school do you greet people in? Hi School ! Why did the teacher marry the janitor? Because he swept her off her feet! Why were the teacher's eyes crossed? She couldn't control her pupils! Teachers always tell us to follow our dreams....BUT yet they don't let us sleep in class. Why did the teacher write the lesson on the windows? He wanted the lesson to be very clear! What is the center of gravity? The letter "V" ! Father: How do you like going to school? Son: The going bit is fine, as is the coming home bit too, but I'm not too keen on the time in-between!

Teacher: whoever answers my next question, can go home. One boy throws his bag out the window.

Teacher: who just threw that?! Boy: Me! I’m going home now.

When Chuck Norris was in middle school, his English teacher assigned an essay: "What is courage?" He

received an A+ for turning in a blank page with only his name at the top

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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