Events

Anna Morgan is a multi-award winning Solicitor, including 2024 Solicitor of the Year. But she won't present on legal matters. As the Immediate Past President of the Gold Coast Corporate Rotary Club, her presentation will be all about attracting corporate members to Rotary.

Bike Sale at the Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Shed - all proceeds go to the Wheelchairs project.

These are from good condition to excellent condition racing bikes that were donated and found to be too good to dismantle for wheelchair components, but instead to be refurbished for sale.

Have a bad back? A weak leg? Arthritis? Osteoporosis? Or you simply feel that "exercise is beyond me"? Yes, this might come as a surprise: scientifically supervised (and very gentle) strength exercise can much improve your life for the better. Several of our members currently participate in their strength exercises, which  are tailored by qualified Excercise Scientists to the individual, and supervised by exercise scientists and physiotherapists.  All welcome.

Our club assemblies are designed to discuss important items that need to be considered and debated among the membership in relation to the individual programs within our club and their management. Your participation and input is very important.

Anna Caldwell is the Community Engagement Lead for LifeFlight (formerly CareFlight) Gold Coast and Brisbane. Anna will share stories and information about the vital work LifeFlight does across Queensland and the world, including stories from our rescue crews, the role of community support, and the incredible operations behind our helicopters and jets. If there is time, she will also talk about their First Minutes Matter community education program, which empowers everyday people with the skills to provide critical care in the vital moments before emergency help arrives.

Past Rotary International Director Brad Howard, will present a webinar on “Unintended consequences of Polio eradication”. He will share stories from the frontline visits he has facilitated for Rotarians and served 10 years as Coordinator for End Polio. Register here.

Christine recently transferred from another Rotary Club to join Surfers Sunrise. She will include the major part of her presentation under the subject of "my passion". Which one? You'll just have to wait! :-)

The Rotary Club of Broadbeach is hosting the Friendship Exchange Team from Arizona. Cost per person $30.00. YOU MUST PRE-BOOK - email to Noel Hodges at hodgesnk@gmail.com or advise Franz who will pass it on. The cost will include an Aussie dinner (steak etc) as well as the first drink (beer, wine or soft drink). Note location.

The Travellers, directed by Bruce Beresford, features iconic Australian actor Brian Brown. All proceeds are donated in support of Polio Plus - one of the major Rotary Foundation initiatives. Organised by PDG Lisa Hunt, it will be screened at the Event Cinemas in Coomera. There is a restaurant nearby, and after the movie, we may go to have dinner there in company with other Rotary members and friends. Download the flyer from the Download Section on the right.

YOU MUST BOOK. Click on this link, www.trybooking.com/DFXCK or scan the QR Code.

Our annual Golf Day will be held at the Surfers Paradise Golf Club on Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters 4217.  Download the brochure (Download Files on the right). We need players, Raffle Prizes, helpers on the day.

To play: Book online https://www.trybooking.com/DDEDP or scan the QR Code

For donation of Raffle Prizes or to put your name down to help: Contact Ross Augustine

Our District Governor will be accompanied by his wife Narelle. He advised that he prefers an open meeting, e.g. Questions and Answers, instead of a monologue. If you would like to notify any questions in advance, please send them to Franz Huber.

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at NERANG store. Ross Augustine will circulate the roster

Tulip, nominated by Mario Fairlie, was recently inducted into our club. Find out all about her background, her passions and her visions for the future.

The Innerwheel Club of Gold Coast North has booked 20 seats for the members and associate members of Surfers Sunrise Rotary, for the Sunday Matinee of Oklahoma. The show is sold out, so there is no other way to obtain tickets - first come first served! The show starts at 2:00 pm, but we'll organise to go to lunch beforehand (optional though). Organiser Adrian Crowe asks for bookings to be prepaid no later than Friday, 7th November.  Cost per person: $35.00 - payment either in cash to Adrian Crowe, Franz Huber, or pay direct deposit to the Innerwheel club's bank account - Contact Franz or Adrian for details.

Our Annual General Meeting is not just the (mostly confirmation) of the incoming board of directors for 2026/27. We will also need to elect a President Elect Nominee 2027/28. But this is also your opportunity to voice any suggestions (and yes, constructive criticism) you may have.

Note: new date 13th December, NOT 6th as originally stated.

Bike Sale at the Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Shed - all proceeds go to the Wheelchairs project.

These are from good condition to excellent condition racing bikes that were donated and found to be too good to dismantle for wheelchair components, but instead to be refurbished for sale.

NOTE; changed starting time.

This year's Christmas Breakfast will be held on the top floor of the TRYP by Wyndham Hotel (where we had the Changeover). Enjoy top views, in salubrious surroundings (linen table cloth etc), with the wonderful Rotary fellowship of Rotarians and their guests. Partners, Associates, Friends of Rotary are all welcome.

Juice, brewed coffee and tea are served on the top floor for the meal. No long speeches, just enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Menu choices are listed on the Trybooking site.

BOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED. For enquiries, please communicate directly with the organiser, Graeme Isaacson.

As is traditional in our club, the first meeting of the new year is dedicated for the President to bring us up to date on what has happened and what will happen, and how we are going to get there.

This is also your chance to ask questions, query procedures, make suggestions, provided (positive) criticism.

Bianca, who grew up in Brazil, has done not just one, but two Youth Exchanges. She will focus on how Rotary can impact someone’s life when you start young — as she did at 11 years old. "Through Rotary, I’ve had the opportunity to visit over 200 clubs around the world, which has shaped my personal and professional journey" she wrote.

Her goal is to inspire the younger generation to join Rotary, so it continues through generations to come.

Our member Kane Chisholm, who is the principal partner of Kieser Bundall, will present on new evidence-based programs to alleviate osteoarthritis and improve long-term joint health. This is of particular interest to the older generation.