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District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 4 March 2014 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Volume No. 68-32 Club No: 17905
RI President President Lambert Wang DG Tony Heading
Ron Burton
THE ROTATOR of the
ROTARY CLUB OF
SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia
ROSTER 4 March
Chair David R Serg Merv P Attend Jim S Treas Michelle W Int Tst Gary W Thanks Tony P Up/down Michelle W/JimS Scribe Duncan P
Service Above Self
ROSTER 11 March
Chair Andrew M Serg Tony G Attend Lea R Treas Lionel P Int Tst Neil R Thanks Graham J Up/down Lea/Lionel
Scribe David R
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I am pleased to announce that AG (Dr) Michael Irving has been appointed District Governor for 2016/17. My sincere congratulations to Michael and Roz, and I have volunteered to serve during his term. I hope that our club will swing behind Michael and provide all the assistance he needs. We had our first induction of the year and I was so pleased to induct Rotarian Helen Moorfoot and my friend Rotarian Allan Thompson into our club. PDG Governors Heather and Ian Yarker was there to present their Rotary pin. Words cannot explain how happy I am. Last night we celebrated Rotary 109 years birthday and were fortunate to have both PDG Ian and Heather Yarker with us. They have show us what seemingly impossible can be made possible through Rotary. We are so privilege to have our own PDG (Dr) Graham Jones in our club. My year as President would not have been possible without his wisdom and guidance. It was another great night and thank you everyone for making this all possible.
Lambert Wang 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 $77.10 (18/2/14 $136.20) Attendance 24 Members, 4 visiting Rotarians, club guest, 4 member’s guests, 5 partners Total 37.
Rotary Carousel Funds Year 1/7/13 to 30/6/14
Weekending Weekly Qtrly YTD
$ $ $
21/02/2014 1510.00 29,832 84,750.00
1st Qtr
23,788.95
2nd Qtr
31,129.25
3rd Qtr
29,832.00
4th Qtr
-
YTD
$ 84,750.00 ALMONER BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES
8 March Marion Jones 6 March Tony and Nancy Stenton ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 3 March Greg Dux 8 March Tony P & Beth D
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 DATE: 25.2.2014 PRESIDENT: Lambert Wang CHAIR AND OPENING: Graham Cooper at 6:15pm INTERNATIONAL TOAST: Bill Connelly to the Rotary Club of Southport North Carolina VISITING ROTARIANS: 4 members from the Rotary Club of ? GUESTS: 4 Club guests, 5 partners. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DIRECTORS REPORTS:
secret auction
tulated Michael Irving for being Nominated as DG 2016/17 th birthday of Rotary
Marion reminded the Club about the opening of Broadbeach Rotary’s new shed on Thursday
Bill asked once again that people fill in the survey
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l did the Carousel Roster
ATTENDANCE AND SECRETARYS REPORT: G Jones Graham Jones advised that there were 24 members, 5 partners, 4 member’s guest and 4 visiting Rotarians for a total of 37 people Graham put forward a motion that Lambert be the Club nominee at the District Conference business meetings. Seconded by Gary Wachter, unanimously approved by the Club The Chairman then called on the President to conduct the induction of two new members- Helen Moorfoot (sponsored by Tony Pritchett) and Allan Thomson (sponsored by Lambert Wang). After going through the formalities Lambert called on PDG Heather Yarker to present the badges and pins. The Club then congratulated and welcomed the two into the fold. SERGEANT:
Sergeant Duncan Plastow raised money by fining Don for drinking red wine and Tony Stenton for destroying an indestructible golf tee. Most of the Club had to chip in after failing to name all of the three medal winners at the Winter Olympics. David was fined for kitchen mishaps and Andrew got fined for accepting quilts for a hot country. Sally Pritchett was fined for causing riots in foreign countries. The secret greeter turned out to be Ann Penfold, anybody who hadn’t greeted her had to cough up. The new concept of a secret greeter had everyone running around before the meeting greeting each other frantically. RAFFLE WINNER: Leanda HEADS/TAILS WINNER: Tony Pritchett GUEST SPEAKER: -. The guest speaker was Ian Yarker who took us through a journey of discovery of the wonders and benefits of being a Rotarian, not just personal benefits gained from the opportunity to do good but also benefits to society at large which, if it were not for Rotary, may never have received the help they needed. Ian spoke about the various projects he and Heather have been involved in and the countries they have visited. Ian added to the Rotary slogan – ‘Rotary brings people together who would not normally meet, to do things they can’t do alone’ in places they would normally never visit.
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Heather made the poignant comment that Rotary work is ‘not all about the money’ but more about ‘Donations in Kind’ Ian’s presentation was ‘assisted’ by commentary from an E-Club meeting going on in the background on his laptop. A reminder for all members of how far Rotary has come in the last 109 years. For the two new members the presentation must have been a fascinating glimpse into the ways Rotary provides opportunities for making a difference. “Rotary takes ordinary people and gives them extraordinary opportunities to do more with their life than they ever dreamed possible” – Sir Clem Renouf Past Rotary International President Marion thanked the Yarkers and presented them with a certificate of appreciation The chairman then called on the president to close the meeting. Lambert announced that there were cupcakes to celebrate the 109
th birthday and the Club sang Happy Birthday as Lambert
blew out a symbolic candle. He then closed the meeting with the singing of the national anthem.
Date Claimer.
4 March: Troy Bailey from Rosies 28 February: Social night with Broadbeach at their Shed, Hinde St., Ashmore.
18 March: Combined meeting with Rotaract
15 April :Prof Roly Sussex
25 May: Golf Day Boomerang Farm
District Conference Stanthorpe 28-30 March 2014 Register NOW. PLEASE NOTE THAT APOLOGIES NOW GO TO BILL CONNOLLY
Email apologies to Bill Connolly directly at [email protected] by Sunday evening. Late or no apologies will have to pay..
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GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2014
Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.
Date Speaker/Topic
4 March Troy Bailey general manager Rosies
11 March Dr. Chris Davis and Regina Tucker Melanoma Research
18 March Combined meeting with Rotaract
Date Chairman Sergeant Attendance Treasurer
Scribe Room Setup Thanks, Meet ‘n Greet, Intern’l Toast
04 Mar David R Merv P Jim S Michelle W Duncan P Jim S Michelle W Tony P/Gary W
11 Mar Andrew M Tony G Lea R Lionel P David R Lea R Lionel P Graham J/Neil R
18 Mar Don D Beth D Bill C Tony P Hugh S Bill C Tony P Graham C/Steve P
25 Mar Peter O Hugh S Michael I Peter H Greg D Michael I Peter H Sahlee/TonyG
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25 March Directors reports to members
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, we have been invited to a social evening with Broadbeach Rotary Club at
their shed at 32 HINDE ST, ASHMORE at 6 pm.
There will be some food provided at a cost of around $10 per person.
Please RSVP to Graham Jones by Tuesday 25th . 0406040038 or email [email protected]
A BIG THANK YOU
To everyone for their support of our fundraising efforts for polio. Our contribution to the World’s
Greatest Meal has been entered on Facebook and responded to by many. The evening was a great
success and we raised at least $500. Treasurer Merv will give us the final figure soon.
To members, partners and guests for a great attendance on Tuesday night to welcome our new
members Helen and Alan and to celebrate Rotary’s 109th Birthday. Our visitors formerly from the
Blue Mountains, Karen and John, were very impressed and want to join our club.
PDG Ian and PDG Heather showed us their passion and commitment to Rotary all over the world-
so many significant projects both at home and abroad.
To Michelle Wachter for the delicious cupcakes and Marion for the cookies to suitably celebrate
Rotary’s birthday on Tuesday.
CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING DAYS
1 Mar Sat Michael I Lambert Duncan ??
2 Mar Sun Rotaract Garth Enson Bernard ??
Date Day 9-12pm 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm
3 Mar Mon Rob Scott Garth Enson
4 Mar Tue Dot & Ken Garth Enson Dave & Pam
5 Mar Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed
6 Mar Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore
7 Mar Fri Tony P Bernard Lionel P ??
8 Mar Sat Beth D Lambert Duncan ??
9 Mar Sun Rotaract Garth Enson Susan McP ??
Date Day 9-12pm 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm
10 Mar Mon Rob Scott Garth Enson
11 Mar Tue Dot & Ken Garth Enson Dave & Pam
12 Mar Wed Have a Feed Have a Feed Have a Feed
13 Mar Thu Ashmore Ashmore Ashmore
14 Mar Fri Tony P Bernard Lionel
Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please e-mail [email protected] before 6.00pm Thursday.
Copies to Sue Dux [email protected]
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Chair Graham C Bill C International toast Our large gathering
Cup cakes to celebrate Rotary’s birthday Allan and Helen inducted by Lambert
Membership certificate to Allan And also to Helen
Heather Yarker pins the badge on Helen Allan takes his pin on the chin from Ian Yarker
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Our newest members with the president Duncan the destroyer is sergeant
Bill checks the time while Graham tosses Michael our future District Governor
Ian Yarker Heather Yarker Marion says thanks a lot to Ian
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Lambert blows out the birthday candle Ian and Heather with Lambert
Thoughts for the week HE. Will you go out with me tonight? She. I’m sorry. I never go out with perfect strangers. He. Who said I was perfect? A Rabbi and a priest were offered a ham sandwich. The Rabbi declined and the priest chided, ”Come on , Rabbi, when are you going to become liberal enough to eat ham?” The Rabbi smiled and replied, ”At your wedding , Father.” Advice to married couple.....People who sleep like babies never have any. A famous heiress ran away with the milkman. She was gone three months and came back three months gone. After 10 years of marriage the brunette and olive skinned husband gave birth to a red haired child. The upset parents went to the doctor for an explanation. “How often in the last ten years have you two made love?” asked the doctor. “Only once,” replied the husband. “That’s the problem ,” said the doctor, “rust.” There is much anxiety about creating life in the laboratory. It really is not difficult if the lab assistant is pretty and willing. My wife has a better sense of judgement than I have........ she chose me as her husband. A child came home from school to tell concerned parents that the teacher had given them a lesson on sex. “ What was it like?” asked the worried parents. “Pretty useless. We only had the theory today!”
I shall take you to bed and have my way with you. I will make you ache, shake and sweat until you moan and groan. I will make you beg for mercy, beg for me to stop.
I will exhaust you to the point that you will be relieved when I'm finished with you. And, when I am finished, you will be weak for days.
All my love, The Flu
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NEARBY CLUBS FOR ”MAKE-UPS” Further information can be found in the District Directory.