Des La Rance was at the door (for Larry Murray), Daryl Sanderson was Chairman and Tania Laird was Sergeant.
We had apologies from Gerald East, Mario Fairlie, Al Sirovs, Bob Harrison, Clive Edwards, Col Laurensen, Chris Thurtell, Ray Higgs, Rosie McIntyre and Doug Lipp.
President Andy Bell welcomed all members and visitors AG David Baguley, Warren Croad (guest of Geoff Croad) and our Guest Speaker, Megan Blake (who is Jo Gorman's daughter - see separate article with photo). Andy read an email from Conrad Martens (sent from Italy) announcing his resignation which was sort of expected, as Conrad had been unable to attend any meetings or functions for over a year. He also gave a brief report of him seeing off the Samoa team on the weekend at Brisbane Airport, led by Rosie McIntyre. "It was great to see our members and the students from Helensvale High School, all dressed up in special T-Shirts, so enthusiastic" he announced.
Des La Rance gave a brief status report on the Samoa Project: the decking is down, the floors are laid. We are well ahead of schedule! [With a record like that, should Rotary take on a few Government Projects...? Ed.]
Membership Director Paul Seymour confirmed that the Associate Membership for our Shed Volunteers has all been done.
Treasurer Mitch Brown reminded us that membership fees are due now. To enjoy the Settlement Discount, your deposit needs to be in the bank account no later than this coming Saturday 30 September.
Geoff Croad is looking for helpers at the upcoming RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) seminars on Friday 13th October and 20th November (Southport venue). An easy job: you are assigned a group of about 30 students and need to guide them to the respective rooms where the various seminars are held. And you get a free lunch! Contact Geoff at geoffcroad@atrealty.com.au
Assistant Governor David Baguley invited us to participate at the Gold Coast Rotary Club's 40th Anniversary on Saturday 28th October at the Southport Golf Club. Book online at http://www.goldcoastrotary.org.au/. And next year's Gold Coast Ramble will be held on 5th August 2018. Start getting your costumes ready!