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1955

District: 9640 Chartered 20th August, 1945 2 April 2013 Charter No: 6069 www.southportaustraliarotary.org Volume No. 67-18

Club No: 17905

RI Pres Sakuji Tanaka DG Sandra Doumany

President Andrew Middleton

THE ROTATOR of the

ROTARY CLUB OF

SOUTHPORT Queensland, Australia

ROSTER

April 2 Chair Tony S Sergeant Gary W Attendance Lambert W Treasurer Michelle W Scribe Don D Room Setup Bill C/Beth D Thanks Internat Toast Marion

Service Above Self

ROSTER April 9

Chair TonyG Sergeant Michael I Attendance Peter H Treasurer Anthony H Scribe Don D Room Setup Peter O/ Don K Thanks/ Int Toast Graham J

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Most of us enjoyed a good meal at the Vault and despite the ructions caused by the Light Rail construction the place seemed packed, perhaps because it was their first night of live comedy. A pity the Rotaractors did not join us as they had planned to. They probably would have stayed later. At the last board meeting the board approved a $4000.00 donation to the Polio Plus Fund as our Club’s contribution to R.I.’s EREY campaign. Some of you may have contributed in your own right but the President is normally coerced into making a commitment at PETS to donate $100.00 per member and we felt that it is appropriate to put that donation into the Polio Fund. This of course will give the Club credits towards PHF’s which will be awarded on the 7th May. In 2013, no Wild Polio Virus Type 3 cases have been reported. Over the past six months, only two cases due to this strain were reported worldwide (both in Nigeria, the most recent had onset of paralysis on 10 November). In Asia, no WPV3 cases have been reported since last April. These are the lowest levels of WPV3 transmission ever recorded. The Final Three - Pakistan - 5 Polio Cases recorded in 2013 compared to 14 on this date in 2012, with the most recent case reported on Feb. 12, 2013. Afghanistan - 1 Polio Case recorded in 2013 compared to 5 on this date in 2012, with the most recent case reported on Jan. 31, 2013. NIDs were held march 10 - 12 except in southern parts of the country where they were held on March 12, 2013 with more to follow in high risk southern areas in April. Nigeria - 5 Polio Cases recorded in 2013 compared to 10 on this date in 2012, with the most recent case reported on Feb. 13, 2013. Immunization Plus Days are planned for April & May. 2013 Polio Case Breakdown by Country (Green Numbers are 2012 Totals) Endemic Countries – 5 Pakistan (2012-58), 1 Afghanistan (2012-37), 5 Nigeria (2012-122) Importation Countries (2012 & 2013) – 0 Chad (2012-5), 0 Niger (2012-1) Happy Easter to everyone, I hope you all have a relaxing and peaceful long weekend. See you next week. Andrew TREASURER’S REPORT – N/A 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. C ALMONER .Karl Flandorfer, previously a member of our club, is seriously ill with leukemia. Keith Robson seriously ill. Gary Rickwood has a new and serious health problem and is having intensive chemo therapy. BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES

2 April Greg D 6 April Sally and Tony P 9 Ap[ril David R 10 April Graham and Chris C ROTARY Induction Spouse Birthday 8 April Sahlee O 2 April Therese H 5 April Helena K

ROTARY GRACE & FOUR WAY TEST

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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No More G.S.E.

Aligning with Rotary International's commitment to fund sustainable humanitarian projects, the first Rotary-sponsored vocational training team (VTT) will travel to Conakry, Guinea to work in cooperation with Mercy Ships to train local hospital staff (9-23 March). The team, which is sponsored by a Rotary district in North Carolina, consists of five doctors, nurses and public health experts who will conduct trainings on best practices in disease/infection control protocols for the hospital's surgical suites, equipment sterilization, disinfection, and waste disposal. The team leader, Jenny Braswell, is a public health professional and a member of the Rotary Club of Clemmons, NC. Rotary, under its new Future Vision grants program, seeks to forge strategic partnerships with established organizations with expertise in any of Rotary's six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution; disease prevention and treatment; water and sanitation; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and economic and community development. The grants support major international projects with sustainable, high impact outcomes. "One of the main purposes of this trip and the partnership between Rotary and Mercy Ships is to enhance the skills of local health care professionals to improve delivery of vital health services to West African communities, a goal in line with Rotary's Future Vision," said Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, chair of The Rotary Foundation. "This partnership is an innovative approach to addressing critical humanitarian needs by leveraging the wide-ranging skills of Rotary's volunteers with the expertise of an international development partner such as Mercy Ships." From Pres Andrew ATTENDANCE 14 members, 3 Visiting Rotarians, 10 Partners, Total 27.

Date Claimer This week:- Andrew Potts Journalism 12 to 14 April District Conference Royal Pines

Cyril Richarde , our longest serving member,celebrates his 100th

birthday 20th April. Joan Cronin is 98

the same day.

21 April Lunch function at Peter Overells Remember to notify Peter of what

food you will bring.. 23 April PE Lambert’s life story

7 May PHF night . Partners night

Changeover dinner Tuesday 11 June

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GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE LAUNCH

On Sunday March 24, the Lismore Rotary Club hosted the launch of this year’s GSE

team going from our district to Hong Kong, Macao and Mongolia in District 3450.

Team leader is Terry Brown, past President of the Rotary Club of Lismore, and team

members include: Simone Millar, bank teller from Tweed Heads South, Rebecca Crisp,

pharmacist from Stanthorpe, Renee Mason, librarian from Boonah and Mitch Lowe,

tourism co-ordinator from Lismore.

The team will make a short presentation at District Conference and then leave the day

after District Conference on April 15.

The GSE team from district 3450 arrived on March 15 and is visiting clubs throughout

the district. Their team leader is Helen Or, management consulting, Bolor-Erdene

Tumurchudur, contract management in Mongolia, Franco Chan, actor, Edwina Chung,

public relations, Matthew Cheung, IT market research and consulting.

This team will be presenting at District Conference so be sure to come to hear and meet

them also. :

A Night at the Vault

Where is that damn hat? Table of friends How Easter should be done!!!

The music corner No more rabbit jokes Andrew! The lady improveth the man

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The president’s table Proof of the value of carrots. Duncan makes David say S***

Happy and available (See right ear) After a year as DG... Graham If you can’t lick ‘em join’ em

Julia, Ann is Not available (see left ear) They looked great in Thailand!!

Apologies to Lambert Wang lambert@beneficialequity.com.au by Sunday Midnight of each week.Late or no apologies will have to pay. .

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DUTY ROSTER

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Date Chairman Sergeant Attendance Treasurer

Scribe Room Setup Thanks, Meet ‘n Greet, Intern’l Toast

2 April Tony S Gary W Lambert W Michelle W Don D Bill C Jim S Michael I

9 April TonyG Michael I Peter H Anthony H Hugh S Don K Beth D Graham J

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GUEST SPEAKERS & CALENDAR 2013

Partners are welcome at all meetings and vocational visits.

Date Speaker/Topic

April 2 Andrew Potts Newspaper Journalism

April 9 Vocational visit to Volunteer Marine Rescue Bar-b-que meal

April 16 Joan Cronin and Peter Hobart Awards Night Ann Metcher Family Historic Society

April 23 Lambert Wang Life story of our PE

April 29 Visit to Rotary Club Of Surfers Paradise NOTE Monday night

CAROUSEL ROSTER COMING WEEK:

29-Mar Fri Closed GOOD FRIDAY Closed

30-Mar Sat Michael I Lambert Duncan Lesley L (v)

31-Mar Sun Rotaract John Curr Bernard Tina Ross

16 April

Duncan P Tony P Lionel P David R Steve P Neil R Peter O Tina R

23 April

Michelle W Tony S Bill C Hugh S Duncan P Lambert W Gary W Jim S

30 April

Don D Beth D TonyG Michael I Marion J Anthony H Graham J Peter H

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NEARBY CLUBS FOR ”MAKE-UPS” Further information can be found in the District Directory.

Day Time Club Venue Address

Monday 06:30 PM Surfers Paradise Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast H’way and Laycock St, Surfers Paradise

06:30 PM Runaway Bay Paradise Point Bowls Club 22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point

Tuesday

Wednesday 07:00 AM Parkwood Parkwood International Golf Club

76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood (except every 4

th week see their web site)

07:00 AM Surfers Sunrise Southport Yacht Club Main Beach

07:15 AM Hope Island Sanctuary Cove Country Club Sanctuary Cove

12:30 PM Mermaid Beach Quality Inn Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach

06:30 PM Ashmore Ashmore Steak & Seafood Restaurant

Ashmore Road (Cnr. Reed Street)

Thursday 07:00 AM Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads Surf Club Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads

12:15 PM Coomera River Midday The Lost City Tavern Cnr. Reserve Road & Brygon Creek Rd, Coomera

Friday 07:30 AM Broadwater Southport Southport Yacht Club Main beach

12:30 PM Gold Coast Central Panorama Suite (3rd Floor) Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall

Contributions to The Rotator are most welcome, please e-mail tonyandmira@optusnet.com.au before 6.00pm Thursday.

.Thoughts for the week

The couple had just finished dinner and the waiter was just pouring the third glass of port when the gentleman slid under the table. “Excuse me madam,” he said,” your husband is under the table.” “ No he’s not,” replied the white faced lady,” My husband just came through the door!” Thump and thump the old sauce bottle. First none ‘l come then the lott’l! Fred was the type of bloke who always let his friends pick up the dinner bill. He had an impediment in his reach. It was such a high class restaurant they could provide gravy to match your vest. There’s a salesman at the door with a young lady. Tell him I’ll take one! Which month has 28 days? They all have! Hollywood is the only place where brides keep the bouquets and throw away the grooms. Boxing is like marriage. The preliminaries are often better than the main event. A toast to the editor:- “ May he live to be as old as his jokes.”

A very happy Easter to all..