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The Rotator Rotary Club of Southport Sun N ov 20, 2011
Editor Rita Duval If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor.
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Stories Presid ent's Rep ort Posted by Greg Dux on Nov 19, 2011
Many thanks to Steve Penfold for his most informative talk on the Rotary Foundation. Additional comments from D.G. Graham, A.O.G. Michael and Secretary Andrew, all added to the quality of the presentation. The accountability which is built into the expenditure of Foundation funds and the fact that all monies are spent in full on the various projects and programs, not on “administration”, is a fact which makes this branch of Rotary, unquestionably, one of the world’s leading and best functioning charities.
Rotator Nov 15 2011 Rotator Nov 01 2011 Object of R otary Blue Card Renewal F orm RI Director "RI Strategic Plan"
Speakers Dec 06, 2011 Jacob Kahemele - Southport sponsored Peace F ellow Update on Tanzanian project
It is important to note that two of our members, Catherine Bonifant and Pauline Armstrong, are very involved with the Foundation at district level. Catherine deals with all aspects relating to Peace Scholars, while Pauline is a counsellor for Ambassadorial Scholars. As most would be aware, we will be seeking a matching grant from the Foundation in relation to the water project in Africa. Congratulations again to our newest club member, Melissa Brown. Our best wishes to you, Melissa, for a long and fruitful association with Rotary. A date to keep in mind:
Events
The 2011-12 RYLA Camp Dinner/Auction/Presentation evening is set for Tuesday 24th January. This time the camp is being held in northern New South Wales, so there will be no drive into the clouds as there was last year on the way to Springbrook. More details re this evening will follow later.
Vocatio nal Visit to GC B ulletin Gold Coast Bulletin Nov 22, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Best wishes. Greg Dux
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Club Assemb ly/A GM Nov 29, 2011 at 5:45 PM Club Meeting Dec 06, 2011 at 5:45 PM Club Meeting Dec 13, 2011 at 5:45 PM Christmas Party Dec 20, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Pres Greg inducts Melissa
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DG Graham Jones
Scrib e's R eport Posted by Bram Baker on Nov 17, 2011
Chair: Pauline Armstrong Pauline called meeting to order at 6.15pm and gave the Loyal Toast The International Toast was given by Bill Connelly. Bill asked us to toast the Rotary Club of Wien-Schwechat, a club in Austria that meets every Tuesday night at 7.00pm at a restaurant called “Le Gourment”. Bill chose this club as it is the club of Richard Rohrhofer, a resident of Hope Island and an acquaintance of Bill. President Greg welcomed members and visitors. Mention was made of the book – “Humanity in Motion”, a copy of which was on each dinner table. This book gives a great presentation in words and pictures of the work Rotary does around Australia. DG Graham further added that the book was really a marketing exercise for Rotary in order to attract new members. It is designed for Doctors surgeries and other similar waiting rooms. A reminder was given about the Inner wheel dinner on Friday. Another working bee is being planned for St Vincents de Paul. Please watch this space and be ready with wheel barrows and gloves. Melissa Brown was then inducted into the Club. Melissa’s early career was with the RACQ in Brisbane. After completing a business degree, specializing in computer studies and international business, in 2002, Melissa moved to Canberra, where she was employed by the Australian Federal Police Force. She primarily worked in sections dealing with criminal records, ministerial matters and policy. While in Canberra, she studied part-time for a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies at the Australian National University and has a goal to complete a PhD on the Security of People Movement in the AsiaPacific Region. Melissa recently left her employment with the A.F.P. and moved to the Gold Coast to be near her elderly parents. Secretary’s report: 29 members and one visiting member. Directors’ Reports: Beth Dermoudy mentioned next week’s visit to Gold Coast Bulletin and the need to be there at 5.30 sharp. We are to go in second entrance as first one is for staff. Definitely need closed in shoes. Steve Penfold – • annual reports available to be picked up. Sorry about the state – he said “got eaten by dog” but in reality Steve had his car stolen and this property partially destroyed.
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• Theatre Night on November 20, Steve needed to know by tonight
but may have extra tickets on the night. Duncan Plastow- mentioned that the BoQ was sponsoring a fundraiser for Bronson Simpson outside Robina Town Centre Bowling Alley this Saturday all day. Andrew Middleton – put forward to the club the idea of sponsoring through Sailability, the purchase of a sea going wheel chair. Sergeant Lea Fines were collected for: • Anything with ice • Everyone can pay up for Steve as he had everything stolen including his rotary badge • Caravaners Leanda, Lionel and Merve as well as Peter even though he didn’t go • Don Dinneen and Trevor at the treasurers table for being noisy and unorganised • Hugh can pay up for enjoying fishing in NZ • Bram for being away • Pauline Armstrong fined for spoiling a surprise visit from son • Duncan for doing a good job last week as sergeant • Cricket supporters for the low score by Australia • Melissa Brown for being new • Anthony Hocking for Movember • Pauline for asking if he has grown a mo • Don is celebrating an anniversary • Greg - for Sue's birthday (wrongly entered in ClubRunner as their anniversary) • Michael for the lady sergeant wearing red • Pauline’s fish story
Speaker: Steve Penfold - Presentation on the Rotary Foundation Steve’s presentation on the Foundation can be found in the download section of the homepage.
President Greg closed the meeting at 8.00pm • Next Week’s duties: see web and individual Rotator • Vocational visit next week: 22 Nov at Gold Coast Bulletin. • Assembly and AGM 29th November.
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Chair Pauline
International Toast Bill
Saregeant Lea
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To ny's Joke of the Week Posted by Tony Gardner on Nov 19, 2011
A catholic priest and a Jewish Rabbi were seated together on a long plane flight. They struck up a conversation and eventually the Rabbi asked,' Are you allowed to marry father,' 'No', said the priest, 'We are sworn to a life of celebacy.' 'Well,' said the Rabbi, ' You mustn't have much fun.' Priest ' Not true. If I am avery good priest I may one day become a bishop.' Rabbi, 'Well you may live in a flash house and have a driver but you still don't have much fun.' Priest. ' If I am a very good bishop I may be made a cardinal.' Rabbi. 'Cardinals may live in a palace as a prince of the church, but you still do not have much fun.' Priest. ' Rabbi , If I am an exceptional cardinal I may become pope.' Rabbi. ' So you are the pope living in the Vatican with lots of servants, but you still do not have much fun.' Priest a little agitated ,'Rabbi, who would you like me to be? Jesus Christ himself ???' Rabbi,' Well father, one of our boys made it!!!!'
Regards, Tony Gardner.
INVITAT ION T O ROTAR Y T HEATRE NIGHT 28 NOVEMBER Posted by Steve Penfold on Oct 25, 2011
Please let me know if you are interested in attending this event and I w ill collect money, coordinate numbers for tickets etc.
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There is a limit on the number of seats available (though R otary have 100% of the theatre bookings for this performance) and the cutoff date to let me know is 17/11/11 It should be a great social outing and all proceeds go to PolioPlus and Romac.
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Steve Penfold
Club Meeting s in Novem ber Posted by Catherine Bonifant on Oct 19, 2011
Pl ease note in your dia ries: November 22 - Vocati onal Visit to the Gold Coast Bulletn: 385 Southport Nerang Rd, Molendinar
AND RETURN TO THE G OLF CLUB F OR 7 P.M D INNER
November 29 - AGM and ASSEMBLY at Southport Golf Club.
MEET ING A TTENDAN CE Posted by Catherine Bonifant on Oct 25, 2011
Please email apologies or guest /partner numbers by 5 pm Monday to:
[email protected] After 5 pm Monday, please phone the Club Administrator..
Where do I find thing s?
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Posted by Catherine Bonifant on Oct 25, 2011
Duty Ros ter: If you sign ed up for a duty, it will be o n the b ottom of yo ur Rotator. The comple te list i s on the ho me pag e. Click on the Duty Roster link a t the centre top of the pa ge. Make-up Ve nue s: If yo u need to visit ano th er club to d o a ma ke up, here or over se as, click on the Club Loc ator lin k on o ur homep age . Meet ing Program and Guest S pe ake rs : The informa tio n is on o ur ho me pag e. Registering atte nda nc e at a mee ting or eve nt : Clickin g on th e title of the meeting o r e ve nt will all ow you a ccess to reg istra tio n. If you sign up on line, yo ur co mmitme nt ap pear s on the bo ttom of you r Ro tator as a remin der.
News Towards Peace and World Understanding Nov 18, 2011 by Catherine Bonifant The Literacy Kit Jun 30, 2011 by Andrew Middleton Birthdays and anniversaries - November Nov 13, 2011 by Rita Duval
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