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President's Message

Doug Lipp
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Welcome to Surfers Sunrise Post.
Good to see the members and the volunteers at the shed last Wednesday, as well as our local members of State Parliament, John Paul Langbroek and Sam O’Connor, who visited to see the LED Lights that they paid to be installed. Larry Murray was able to show them around and hopefully, Sam is able to provide contacts so that the smaller bicycles can be donated to worthy recipients. Lisa Else from the Council Community Leasing also joined us. It is great to have a friendly contact from the council.
 
This Wednesday two “New Members” (*) will be inducted Rock O’Keefe and Ralph Pownall. [* Well, not exactly "new": Both have decades of Rotary experience. Ed.]  As President, these inductions are events in Rotary that give one the most satisfaction. Looking forward to a big roll-up on Wednesday to witness these members being inducted.
 
Don’t forget to bring along some gifts for St. John Centre.  Please DON’T wrap them.  The Xmas breakfast is fast approaching so book early.  A try booking site has been set up
 
Thought for the Week:  It is sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew:
 
Doug Lipp,
President 2023-24.
Stories
This coming Wednesday: Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers doesn't need any explanation about what they are: you can report a crime, or even what you think might lead to a crime.

And that's it? Oh no! There is much more where this organisation can help you and your community. Keith Knight and Tracey Chase will be the two main speakers, accompanied by Julie Echin, who will bring along a device that may well prevent you, yes, your good self becoming the victim of a crime. (No Henrietta, it's not a 9mm calibre handgun!)

Bring Christmas presents for St John's to this Wednesday's meeting
2,319,600+ Toys Stock Photos, Pictures & Royalty-Free Images ...As we do every year, Surfers Sunrise will deliver a load of Christmas presents to St John's Crisis Centre in Surfers Paradise. he present should be suitable for children (any age, any gender), valued around $10 - $30, unwrapped.
 
Mario Fairlie, as a director of this organisation, has a close connection. He will collect and deliver the presents. St John's, due to unprecedented demand, wants to start putting the hampers together early, so they would like them by 29th November. Please bring them to next Wednesday's meeting. Mario will collect and take them there.
VIPs visit our Project Shed
A very special morning today at our Project Shed in Arundel, with a visit by John Paul Langbroek MP (State Member for Surfers Paradise), Sam O'Connor MP (State Member for Bonney) and Lisa Else (Community Leases Officer, GCCC). A special "THANK YOU!" to our two State MPs, who financed the supply of new LED downlights at the shed. This not only provided a vast improvement of lighting but also translated into substantially "greener" operation and savings in our power bill. Lisa Else was recently appointed as the Community Leases Officer at the Gold Coast City Council, and thus is our main contact there.  Photo (from left): Lisa Else, President Doug Lipp, Sam O'Connor MP, John Paul Langroek MP, Associate Member Ray Drowley
Christmas Breakfast this year at SkyPoint!
Graeme Isaacson has again roamed the restaurant venues in Surfers Paradise and Main Beach for the perfect Christmas Breakfast for our club. Associate Members, family and friends are welcome!
 
This year, we'll have it at the SkyPoint restaurant, on the 77th floor of Q1. The deal includes the lift (unless, of course, you want to climb the stairs to the 77th floor...) and access to the observation deck. The menu: it's a buffet! So, whatever tickles your appetite. Parking for ticket holders in the building
 
When: Wednesday, 20th December, 07:00 am. We'll have a reserved area of the restaurant, with exclusive access until 07:30, when it will also open to the public. 
 
Price per person: $42.00
Seniors and Children: $28.00 per person.
Note: If you book for a Senior's ticket, you will be asked to show your Senior's card on entry.
 
You MUST BOOK (no walk-ins) as we have a strictly limited number of seats. First come, first served. Click on this link: 
Bookings close when the limit has been reached, or on Friday 15th December 2023
Enquiries: Please contact the organiser Graeme Isaacson directly: business@mainbeachpo.com
 
Duty Roster
 
Duty Roster - note: subject to change - please check every week.  Note: Fellowship duty also is expected to be at the Project Shed on the Saturday following the meeting
 
 
DateDoorChairmanFellowship/Project Shed (following Saturday)
29/11/2023Graeme IsaacsonRay HiggsIan Mayberry
06/12/2023N/A (Social Meeting)N/A (Social Meeting)Angus Miller
13/12/2023Evan MitaDoug Lipp (AGM)Larry Murray
20/12/203N/A (Christmas Breakfast)N/A (Christmas BreakfastN/A (Christmas Day - shed closed)
27/12/2023No meeting  
06/01/2023N/a (Social Meeting)N/A (Social Meeting)Paul Smith
13/01/2023Adrian CrowePeter Morgan
Ashleigh Symes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Upcoming Events
Crime Stoppers - Keith Knight & Tracey Chase
Surfers Paradise SLSC
Nov 29, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
AGM, Club Assembly
Surfers Paradise SLSC
Dec 13, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
Bunnings Warehouse
Dec 16, 2023
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Christmas Breakfast - Skypoint
Skypoint Observation Deck
Dec 20, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Thomas Robinson - Rotarian behind the Badge
Surfers Paradise SLSC
Jan 10, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
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Surfers Sunrise Golf Day 2023
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