13h March 2019

Club Social Event

15 Lunar Court Benowa.

Sunday, 17th March. 4:00pm for 4:30pm

Irish themed Music, Food and Decorations.

Relax and enjoy fellowship. BYO drinks. $15 per person.

Bottle of Baileys for best Irish Joke.

Advise Marcia ASAP if you intend coming.

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Meeting Highlights President Pat opened the meeting welcoming visitors Paris Smith (our RYLA candidate) her mother, grandmother and guest speaker Darryl Murtha from Global Youth Energised.

Reports from members… Pat advised that the Ashmore city shopping centre was to undertake major renovations beginning in April lasting for approx. six months and the club would not be able to continue the car boot sale at this site. However, alternative site are actively being perused. Rock advised that the pavers were to be lifted at the hub in preparation for concrete flooring and asked for volunteers tomorrow at 7am. Barbara asked for volunteers for the working bee to be conducted on Saturday at the Sanctuary. Norm advised members of an upcoming club promotion at Ashmore City. Paris gave a highly entertaining account of her time at RYLA, bringing a touch of song and dance into her talk stating that RYLA had changed her life and she enjoyed it so much she has volunteered as a leader for the next event. Darryl was born and bred here on the Gold Coast attending Southport State High. He joined the Queensland police Service shortly after leaving school and had a 33-year career with the police serving at various locations throughout Queensland. He served as a General Duties officer, criminal investigator particularly in child abuse, finishing in charge of Police recruiting and training. Darryl moved to the USA after his police career working for multinational corporations such as Tupperware and Financial Investment companies. Upon returning to Australia, he commenced working as a Risk and Safety consultant in the mining and construction industries. During 2014 Darryl became gravely ill and is recovering from a major illness and has been inspired by his life choices and experiences to develop the concept of Global Youth Energised to encourage youth to realise that by using the concept of ‘pay it forward’ the can make a difference in the lives of others.

This movement is helping others to celebrate life using all the potential of their individual skills and gifts and to be victors and champions rather than victims. Darryl has spent four years developing and refining the concept and is now actively promoting the concept to school age children through private and Christian based schools and is utilising social media to share stories of youth achievements and successes. Darryl discussed the experiences of local girl who talked her school into taking three containers of unneeded equipment to Tonga schools, co-ordinates radio lollipop throughout SEQ, feeds homeless two days a week – an example of one girl making a difference. He concluded by asking Rotarian who knew of a young person with a story to tell to get in contact with him so he can share their story of success.

Next Meeting Next Wednesday 20th March will at the Ashmore Road Steak and Seafood. Our speaker is Kim Storen who will update the club on KIVA.

Future Meetings Date Team Location Guest Speaker Topic/Interest Mar 20 Green AS&S Kim Storen KIVA report Mar 27 Gold AS&S Pat Fleming What do you want from ARC Apr 3 Red AS&S TBC Apr 10 Blue AS&S TBC Apr 17 Green AS&S Ross Sorbello Wealth Management Apr 24 Gold AS&S Pam Parker Unconscious Bias Against Women

Other Events Mar 16 Working bee at the Sanctuary Mar 17 Club Social Event (see cover page) Mar 18 Board Meeting Mar 19 Probus Assoc visit to Murwillumbah horse races Mar 21 Movie Night Fundraiser (see flyer) Mar 29-31 2019 District Conference held in Lismore, at Lismore Workers Club Apr 6 The Rotaract Club of Burleigh Heads Bingo Night Apr 13 Rotary Ball (see flyer) Jun 14 Rotary Club of Ballina 70th anniversary and changeover dinner

Members Welfare The position of club welfare officer is currently vacant; if you feel you can commit to this important position within the club please contact President Pat ASAP

Attendance Can’t make the meeting? Contact Robyn: 0439 794 092 or randgschatz@gmail.com Cant

Birthdays & Anniversaries March 16 Kay Nicol Wedding Anniversary March 18 Rob Deshon Partner Birthday March 23 David Grant Club Anniversary March 23 Ian Wilson Partner Birthday March 27 Sue Lea Club Wedding Anniversary March 28 Peter Gilmore Member Birthday March 28 Ian Wilson Wedding Anniversary March 31 Michael Hyland Wedding Anniversary

Stamps to Ian Cans & Bottles to Barbara (no tops on bottles & don’t crush cans please).

Two Irishmen walking along a country lane on the way to the pub - when on finds a mirror on the ground. He picks it up look s at and says to Paddy “I’ve seen this face before but cant put a name to it” Paddy says “give me a look” he turns to Shamus and says “ya daft bugger … its me!”

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If you have already registered for the District 9640 Conference, in Lismore, on the 29 - 31 March 2019, thank you.

If you were going to attend the Conference, but have not yet registered it would assist the organising committee if your registration were completed as soon as possible.

If you are still deciding whether to attend, we can offer many reasons to do so.

Sunday the 31st March 2019, will be two years to the day since Lismore and Murwillumbah was devastated by flood. The city has recovered, but it has been a difficult time for many businesses. The Conference venue, the Lismore and District Workers Club was badly affected and has had

major renovations. The cost to delegates has been kept to a minimum, and it represents great value.

Lismore has plenty of accommodation available close to the venue.

We have an outstanding line-up of keynote speakers, travelling from as far away as Guatemala, Fiji, and Alice Springs. No speaker has requested or is being paid an honorarium.

Carol and I look forward to welcoming all District 9640 Rotarians to the Conference.

Working Bee at The Sanctuary Any member who wishes to help at this club community project this Saturday is asked to meet at Bunning’s, Q Centre, cnr Bermuda & Markeri Sts, Mermaid Waters no later than 8am.

IT'S BINGO TIME!!!

The Rotaract Club of Burleigh Heads is running a Bingo Night on the 6th of April to raise funds for Destiny Rescue. The event will be located at Miami State High School in the Great Hall. We will have 2 sessions, a more competitive session at 2pm and a family friendly one at 7pm. On the day there will be a bar and food including a BBQ dinner before the second session available to purchase on the day. Tickets:Adults$20SeniorsDiscount$15

THURSDAY 21ST MARCH 7.00 PM THEATRE NIGHT – SPOTLIGHT THEATRE Tickets: $30 Available from https://www.trybooking.com/BADBK

Days for Girls Gold Coast Fundraiser

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It's Saturday Night at the "Club A-Go-Go".

Three blokes and four birds are out on

the pull. The girls, chalk-faced, pale

lipped and lacquered to

perfection are desperate to look

like Twiggy or Dusty Springfield. The lads in their button-down collars and leather caps are all would-

be Beatles.

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More info: check out the Events on Days for Girls Gold Coast

Facebook Page

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Or Contact kathy@financialplus.

com.au

It’s nearly Easter…

It is that time again to give the Easter Bunny a helping hand to provide Easter eggs to children at the Women’s Refuge at the Salvation Army, children from Domestic Violence and children from struggling families from St Johns. Members are asked to bring Easter Eggs to every meeting from now until April 17th

Rotary International Officers 2018 — 2019 President Rotary International. Barry Rassin – Rotary Club of East Nassau District 9640 Governor.......................Terry Brown - Rotary Club of Lismore Rotary Ashmore Officers 2018 — 2019 President ...........................................................................Pat Fleming Vice President ……………………………………….………Norm Coventry President Elect……………………………………….………Norm Coventry Secretary ..........................................................................Jan Heap Treasurer ...........................................................................John Stanfield Service Directors Club Administration .........................................................Denise Payne Rotary Foundation ...........................................................Ian McPherson Club Service.......................................................................Barbara Healy International Service.........................................................Rock O’Keefe Rock O’Keefe Membership ......................................................................... Communications Public Relations ............................................................. Karen Wibberley Newsletter Editor ............................................................Norm Coventry Attendance ....................................................................Robyn Schatz Welfare Officer………………………………………….….Vacant Postal Address……………………………….…Rotary Club of Ashmore Inc. PO Box 450, Ashmore City, Ashmore QLD 4214 Ashmore Rotary Contact Phone No…………………...0449 280 666 Facebook www.facebook.com/ashmorerotary Web page http://www.rotary-ashmore.com/ Email info@ashmorerotary.com