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Evan Mita & Jake Richardson
Surfers Paradise SLSCJun 14, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM -
Club Changeover Luncheon
TBAJun 25, 2023
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

A great way to start the day
Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
Australia





On job seeking, the opposition’s policy is to allow people who are on welfare to work more hours before their benefits get affected. She is the product of 3 generations of factory workers in South Australia. “The harder you work the luckier you get” is her motto. She also elaborated on the Superannuation changes and Early Learning. In relation to the latter, the major issue is not just money, it is getting access to it: in many regions, there isn’t sufficient staff.
In her capacity as the newly appointed Shadow Minister for Youth, Angie formed a ‘Youth Cabinet’ across the Gold Coast. She then organised and chaired a summit, the ‘Gold Coast Impact Youth Summit’ with the aim of giving young people opportunities, “the same opportunities I had as a young person”. Some 200 young people from public and private schools, and community groups attended.
Angie told us about a young, somewhat dejected man who came to her office seeking help. At the recent Youth Summit he was included in a break-out group where he could meet with people who went to university (or planned to go); let’s call them people he would consider privileged and opposite to his situation. Of course, the frank exchange of views proved beneficial for both sides.
Angie concluded by relating some information on workng with her colleagues and her leader, Peter Dutton. “Peter Dutton has the hardest job in Australia, but he has a great sense of humour” she said. [Yes, quite different to what the press, particularly our national broadcaster and the left-leaning press, loves to depict him… But Rotary’s creed is to be above politics, so allow me to desist from further elaborating… Ed.]








- We are almost there to getting a Presidential Citation. Of the goals we have not achieved, we have some which can indeed be achieved by 30th June. Others, such as No 4, 5, 6 and 7 we should achieve. I should say "will achieve", there is little doubt.
- #12 - 2 Media Stories. All going according to plan, we'll have media present at our big PR event on 5th April (see separate article).
- So, all in all, we are on the right track.
Services Director Larry Murray's:
- We have completely run out of ready made wheelchairs for despatch - they are all gone to South Africa and Vanuatu respectively.
- We have materials (castors, plywood, wheels, tyres) for 150 sets in stock
- The Gold Coast University Hospital will deliver a container to be filled with hospital beds, destined for Donations in Kind
- With the assistance of our new members Evan Mita and Jake Richards, who work with Mission Australia, we'll develop new programs to attact young people, including Rotaractors
- We have had / have participants in RYLA, RYPEN, RYTS - 4 applications so far for the upcoming camp.
- We will again work with the Surfers Paradise SLSC to present a Lutzy Award
- International Youth Exchange will start up again
- Looking to find a National Youth Science Forum candidate
- Paid $8,000 for the container to South Africa - you can track its progress - click here
- Good income from the Bunnings Barbeques, but we need it!
- Special thanks to Adrian Crowe who has organised 8 sites to collect Containers for Change
- Special thanks to our former member Col Laurenson, who is still very active in organising the containers and logistics to ship wheelchairs and other goods to their overseas destinations.



Photo (from left) President Mitch Brown, Jan Lutz, Pieta Jackman, David Orchy, Scott Andrews.
- Doug Waller Trophy: Mitch Brown
- Fellowship Cup: Darrell Brown (accepted by Andy Bell on his behalf)
- Quiet Achiever: Doug Lipp
- And the "big one" - Rotarian of the Year (determined by silent poll by the members): Geoff Croad
Rotary International’s incoming President for 2022-23, Jennifer E Jones took office on the 1st July, making history as the first female president in Rotary history. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor Roseland, Ontario, Canada, and founder and president of Media Street Productions, an award-winning media company in Windsor. Having previously served Rotary in a variety of roles including vice president, director, and Rotary Foundation trustee, her talents have strengthened Rotary’s reach and impact. Learn more about Jones in a profile in the July issue of Rotary magazine. Watch the presidential changeover ceremony on Facebook.
During her year, she will focus on four presidential initiatives that Imagine Rotary:
- · advancing our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI);
- · creating a welcoming club experience;
- · empowering girls; and
- · expanding our reach.
Read the entire story of the Presidential Initiatives. The site is very comprehensive. It also includes video messages.

