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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 14 April 2015 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Club No: 17905

RI President President Marion Jones DG Wendy Scarlett

Gary C.K. Huang

THE ROTATOR of the

ROTARY CLUB OF

SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia

ROSTER

14 April

Chair Jim S Serg Hugh S Attnd Allan T Treas Graham C Int Tst Liz H Thanks Peter O Up/dn Bill C Scribe Lambert W M&G Lea R

Service Above Self

ROSTER 21 April

Chair Beth D Serg Greg D Attnd Peter H Treas Michael I Int Tst Andrew M Thanks Helen M Up/dn Steve P Scribe Hugh S

M&G Lea

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

ACTING PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

While Marion and Graham enjoy some well deserved rest and recreation, I am having the opportunity to

relearn the role of president before my year starts. Some things have changed since I was president in

2008/09, but as always clubs are only as strong as their members. I would like to thank you all for your

support, which I hope will continue into 2015/16.

Our RYDA speaker, Darrell Brown from the Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise, will follow on from Michael

Irving as District Governor of District 9640 in 2017-1018. His title until July 1 2015 is District Governor

Nominee Designate (don’t you love Rotary). I am sure he will be an excellent D.G. and join all Rotarians

in congratulating him.

I will be attending the morning tea for Joan Cronin’s 100th

Birthday on Wednesday the 15th

of April on

behalf of the Rotary Club of Southport. For those who missed signing her card, I shall bring it again next

Tuesday night.

Please note that our vocational visit to the Gold Coast Brewery on the 28th

of April is for wives, partners

and friends. It is not at the Southport Golf Club, so don’t go there! I bet someone does.

Save the date: - The Rotaract Club of Southport is having their 4th

annual trivia night at the Southport

Bowls Club on Saturday May 2nd

. I will need some good trivia people to help me make up a table

because this blonde is challenged in matters of trivia (and some might say other departments as well).

More details soon.

I look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday when Cherrill McKay will be telling us about the Gold

Coast Business Awards, which is now into its 20th

year.

Lea Rickwood

President Elect.

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. Billy: $ Fines: $105.10 Polio Plus: $ Attendance: 23 members, 1 Club guest, 2 visiting Rotarians. TOTAL 26.

Rotary Carousel Funds

Year 1/7/14 to 30/6/15 Last Year

Week Ending Weekly Qtr YTD 2013-14

5/04/2015 $2,817.15 $2,817.15 $103,172.65

1st Qtr

$29,666.25 $23,788.95

2nd Qtr

$38,437.35 $31,129.25

3rd Qtr

$32,251.90 $38,960.85

4th Qtr

$2,817.15 $28,829.00

YTD

$103,172.65 $122,708.05 ALMONER BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 11 April Hugh S 22 April Gary W 18 April Anthony and Therese Hockings

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ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday

ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

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Date Claimer 15 April Morning tea to celebrate Joan Cronin’s 100th birthday 10.00am De Paul Villa 17-19 April District Conference Goondiwindi 24 May District Training Assembly Ballina 21 June Social Lunches for eight 14 July Changeover Dinner

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 learickwood@aol.com.au Telephone or text 0412 871 071. 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. Thanks, Lea.

Scribes Report 7th April 2015. Opening: Meeting opened by Chair, Tony G., with 4-way test and loyal toast. International Toast: Toast to Rotary Club of Istanbul, proposed by Peter O. (a number of members will be visiting Turkey this year). Club chartered in 1956, meets at the Hilton Hotel.

A major project has food vans distributing in excess of 200 meals per day to the needy. President: Acting president, Lea R., welcomed the following:

Guest Speaker D.G.N.D. Darrell Brown (Surfers Sunrise Club).

Visiting Rotarians, Juachin Ulrich (R.C. of Hamburg) and Neil Moxey (R.C. of Hope Island)

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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President’s Announcements;

Vocational visit to brewery, 28th April.

District Assembly, 24th May

Lunch for 8’s, 21st June.

Joint board meeting, 15th June. Directors & Members Report/Announcements:

Bill C. has a number of Polio Plus T-shirts. See him if you want one.

David R. – where are the Rotaryannes tablecloths?

Lambert W. – new sponsors are required for the Indonesian Orphan Project.

Peter O. – Carousel very good over Easter (558 rides, 2015 record, on Sunday). $2,800 banked for Easter. Secretary’s Report (Leanda C.):

Attendance 26 in all, 23 members, 3 visiting Rotarians, 1 Club guest.

Further items for District Conference raffles to Leanda. Sergeant (Michael Irving): A wide –ranging fine session, which managed to get everyone. Fine areas/topics included:

Sport (Reds supporters, AFL tipping, golf).

Missing the secret greeter.

Members travelling plans.

Housing renovations including kip loadings.

Colourful ties. Heads & Tails Tracey N. Raffle Alan T. Guest Speaker: Darrell Brown addressed the Club on the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) Program. General and important points included the following:

RYDA acts under the guidelines of Road Safety Education Limited (RSE).

Program was suggested by Graham Jones when D.G. elect.

Program overall targets 19-25 year olds. This age group over-represented in road fatalities.

RYDA targets essentially Year 11 students.

Group 7 clubs are currently involved in organising, part funding.

Other funding from Council and participants.

Program is evidence based and age relevant.

Feedback is highly positive.

A number of private and state schools participate in program.

1 day program segments are presented by ‘outside experts’.

If more schools take up program, additional clubs will need to be involved (there are other groups offering road safety programs as well as Rotary). Vote of Thanks: Moved by Duncan P. Close of Meeting: Lea closed meeting at 7:30pm. Greg Dux.

Rotary question. Name one speaker at the Goondiwindi Conference.

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DUTIES 14 April 21 April 28 April 5 May

Chair Jim S Beth D N/A Hugh S

Sergeant Hugh S Greg D N/A Allan T

Attendance Allan T Peter H Jim Scotte Lambert W

Treasurer Lambert W Michael I Neil R Liz H

International Toast Graham C Andrew M N/A Tracy N

Vote of thanks Peter O Helen M Duncan P Bill C

Ups and Downs Bill C Steve P N/A Graham C

Scribe Lambert W Hugh S N/A Greg D

Meet & Greet Lea R Lea R Lea R Lea

GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2014

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

Date Speaker/Topic

14 April Cherrill McKay Gold Coast Business Awards 20 Years on

21 April Jessica Perring Bravehearts

28 April Gold Coast Brewery Vocational visit Partners night

5 May Rock O’Keefe Rotary Australia World Community Service

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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The Rotary Club of Southport Vocational Visit Tuesday 28 April Gold Coast Brewery Address 4/6 Indy Ct. Nerang Time 6.00pm. Cost $15.00 Wives and partners night. Brewery Tour Beer and wine tasting. Platters of food and soft drinks. Plenty of parking

RSVP to Lea Rickwood learickwood@aol.com.au 0412 871 071 by 24 April 2015.

Tony G chair Peter O International toast Acting president Lea R

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Bill C found some T shirts Sergeant DGN Michael I

Murray B is back Darrel Brown Thanks from Duncan P

Darrel and PP Lea Photos by Andrew Middleton

Thoughts for the week ON AN airplane flight, I was skimming through a colorful safety- information card written in French, Spanish and English. I pointed out to my dozing husband that the French need just one word - amerrissage - to say "landing on water." "In English you cannot express the thought 'landing on water' with just one word," I said. "Splash!" he murmured sleepily. ON A cross-country flight I tried a technique a friend had recommended for controlling fear. I asked the flight attendant for a magazine, some paper and a pencil, and proceeded to copy the words on each page of the magazine. It was tedious, but effectively distracting. Several articles later, the attendant approached me. "I admire your thrift," she said. "But please, just keep the magazine compliments of the airline." I WAS flying home to spend Christmas with my parents, my suitcase stuffed with gifts. As it bumped down the baggage ramp, it half opened and my tooth-brush fell out. I hastily retrieved my suitcase but couldn't catch up with

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the toothbrush. As it continued around the baggage carrousel I overheard a passenger say, "My, that person travels light." A blonde was bragging about her knowledge of state capitals. She proudly says, "Go ahead, ask me, I know all them." A friend says, "OK, what's the capital of Wisconsin?" The blonde replies, "Oh, that's easy: W." A blonde suspects her boyfriend of cheating on her, so she goes out and buys a gun. She goes to his apartment unexpectedly and when she opens the door she finds him in the arms of a redhead. Well, the blonde is really angry. She opens her purse to take out the gun, and as she does so, she is overcome with grief. She takes the gun and puts it to her head. The boyfriend yells, "No, honey, don't do it." The blonde replies, "Shut up, you're next!" They just buried a salesman named Cripps Who married , on one of his trips A widow named Block He then died of shock When he found there were nine little chips! Fred has a musical nature He can yodel, whistle and hum He goes out fit as a fiddle And comes home tight as a drum. I was born on the first of the month , so they called me Bill. WANTED: Young lady assistant who can type. One who has no bad habits and is willing to learn.

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CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING DAYS

10-Apr Fri Dot & Ken Garry James Lionel Susan McP

11-Apr Sat Michael Lambert Duncan Susan McP

12-Apr Sun Rotaract Tracey Dot & Ken Susan McP

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

13-Apr Mon Rob Scott Garry James Graham Cooper Peter O

14-Apr Tue Dot & Ken Helena Dave & Pam

15-Apr Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed

16-Apr Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore ??

17-Apr Fri Lea Rickwood Garry James Helena Susan McP

18-Apr Sat Liz Hamilton?? Lambert Duncan Susan McP

19-Apr Sun Rotaract Beth D Dot & Ken Susan McP

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

20-Apr Mon Rob Scott Garry James ?? ??

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

Gold Coast Arts Centre Bundall Rd.

7.00am Coomera River Waterlife Restaurant Gold Coast Marina 76-84 Waterway Dv Coomera.

Friday 7.00am Broadwater Southport

Southport Yacht Club Main Beach