|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Franz Huber
on Jul 25, 2015
|
|
Chris Thurtell was at the door with freshly arrived Youth Exchange Student Martina as his assistant, Neil Thurlow was Chairman and Ian Mayberry was Sergeant on behalf of Andy Bell.
We had apologies from Fred Hamblen, Daryl Sanderson, Paul Seymour, Larry Murray, Andy Bell, Tania Laird and Conrad Martens.
President Elect Simon Brook welcomed all members and in particular our Youth Exchange Student Martina Missarelli, Honorary Member George Keily and special guests Sarah Cooper (Felicity's mum), our rebound studend from France Isabelle Franich and her friend Hayley Winchcombe. Hayley, who lives in Perth, also was a YE Student in France with Isabelle. Simon reminded all that our meeting of 29th July [that is this week, folks!] will be a social affair at the Paradox Cafe in Surfers Paradise (it is at the Transit Centre near the Bruce Bishop Car Park). Members will purchase their own breakfast a la carte and make a donation of $5.00 to the club. Simon also re-iterated that members are requested to look out for candidates to the upcoming GSE Team selection for Pennsylvania: Nominations are being sought for both team members as well as for a team leader. Conversely, our club may want to be involved in hosting the incoming team? More details can be found on our District Website: http://rotary9640.org/SitePage/group-study-exchange. And on 12th August, we'll meet together with the Hope Island Club - see Events section on the Website.
 Chris Thurtell then formally introduced Martina Missarelli in interview style (picture left: Sarah Cooper, Chris Thurtell, Martina Missarelli, Isabelle Franich and her friend Hayley Winchcombe from Perth). Martina has the most delightfulla Italian accentta - if you weren't there, you definitely missed something. As outlined in last week's bulletin, Martina comes from the town of Pian Camuno in Northern Italy. She has enrolled at St Hilda's Girls High School where she starts on 27th July.
Martina, currently just 17 years old, gave us a brief introduction to her family, her school live in Italy (they go to school 6 days a week), her sports and hobbies (Tennis, Music). She sees her future in a double degree of economics and law. And travel: to the US, Canada... Her first impressions of Australia? "Love it!!" No doubt, there will be a more substantial presentation coming up in the foreseeable future!
Doug Lipp advised that the Crazy Whist game will now be held a week laster on Saturday 8th August, to avoid a clash with the Suns Horizon event on the 1st August and a clash of bookings at the hall. See Events section on the Website and download file. You don't need to know how to play - instructions will be provided on the evening! More details on location etc in next week's bulletin. Just mark your calendar!
Gerald East is organizing the Suns Horizon raffle ticket selling team for Saturday 1st August. Be at the Gate at 5:10 pm for game start at 7:20 pm.
Honorary Member George Keily announced that Apple Marketing had raised $6,050.00 for our Wheelchair Project, which brings it to a total of $14,850 for the last 12 months. A big Thank You to the team at Apple Marketing! George also has been hyperactive himself: he's collected about 4 Kg of Stamps from Apple Marketing, and has collected some 500 pairs of spectacles from various Optometrists to be forwarded to Donations in Kind for re-deployment in developing countries. Well done George! George also put forward a recommendation for a supplier of Pool Fencing: Peter Hayes, a member of the Broadwater Southport Rotary Club (for which he promptly got fined by the Sergeant later on - there is no free advertising...)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 In a previous life, Mario founded and built up Comsyst, a major conglomerate with a turnover exceeding $40 Million pa, specializing in the development and provision of broadcasting technology. His company supplied equipment and integrated them in all segments of the industry, from TV, AM and FM radio, Satellite Earth Stations, Microwave Interconnect, just to name a few.
So, there is no question the man knows what he is talking about! Some of us have been around when AM was the major method of radio transmission (and, yes, as a youth I would listen to countries from far away on Long Wave radio). Then came FM... The obvious benefit was the much better clarity. And even with Analog TV (now switched off), the sound was transmitted in FM.
So, what's the future? It is already here: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth already have digital radio. It sits in the TV band (originally it was set aside for defense). There are some 60 channels of digital radio. The Gold Coast, according to Mario, will get it "in the near future".
Of course, wireless transmission, which includes not just the traditional broadcasting channels but also mobile phone and such niceties  as the new wireless TV cameras which are operated by cameramen on Sedgeways come into the game. From the cameras, there is transmission to the Broadcasting Van, from there to the TV station. By the way, did you know that WiFi was invented by the CSIRO?
"Australia is one of the most urbanized societies" Mario declared. "Out of some 22 Million, only about 1 Million live in regional areas outside the major cities". Australia was one of the first countries to go with digital TV.
And what is next in wireless technology? Your house! Not just the TV and Radio, but washing machines, security, dishwashers... And when it comes to the quality of pictures: Today's TV has 1000 (1K) bits of information (1080 to be exact) on the screen. The new resolution is 4K and Sony has announced that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be broadcast in 8K...
And what about the NBN Co's project of bringing fibre to the house instead to a central broadcasting tower and wireless from there? Best not to get Mario started on it... ☺
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Franz Huber
on Jul 11, 2015
|
.JPG) Click on the Download section on the right to download the exclusive Surfers Sunrise scoop: District Governor Anne Egan reveals some of her inner self. (Photo by Gerald East)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Franz Huber
on Jul 11, 2015
|
 the " Des La Rance for Pope" campaign has reached new heights: a letter received from a lady named Camille said "...you have humbled me with your love and kindness to humanity..." No doubt about it: Francis, look out! Tania Laird: Now, THAT is sartorial elegance! Those leggings are giving serious competition: sort of Darrell Brown's socks on a lady's legs! [Sorry, no picture, you should have been there! Ed.] Doug Lipp explained to Andy what Crazy Whist is all about. Andy's perception: "People randomly throw cards around, mostly into the middle of the table, and suddenly somebody yells out I've won!!" Gerald East was at the door today, and never have I heard anyone whinging so much: everybody is coming in with 50 dollar bills...! Simon Brook's latest escapade: running the Gold Coast Marathon! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Franz Huber
on Sep 20, 2015
|
| Duty Roster - note: subject to change - please check every week |
|
|
| Date |
Chairman |
Door |
| |
|
|
| 07th October 2015 |
Daryl Sanderson |
Neil Thurlow |
| 14th October 2015 |
Chris Thurtell |
Simon Brook |
| 21st October 2015 |
Darrell Brown |
Geoff Croad |
| 28th October 2015 |
Tony Bird |
Gerald East |
| 04th November 2015 |
John Franich |
Mario Fairlie |
| 11th November 2015 |
Angus Miller |
Larry Murray |
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Posted by Franz Huber
on Sep 27, 2015
|
|
Ladies, get your fascinators ready! Gentlemen, yes, it is ok to wear a brightly coloured silk shirt with a rosa coloured tie and a heavy gold chain, white slacks and shoes...
Our member and District Treasurer Doug Lipp (he is a race horse owner himself), in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise, is organizing a Race Day at the Gold Coast Turf Club in October. Further, the day is sponsored by our Sergeant Andy Bell's company Eximm too. Tickets are just $70.00 per head, which includes a sumptuous buffet luncheon as well as afternoon tea and coffee. Tables of 10 are available, so why not invite some friends or clients?
Download the flyer, which includes the booking form, in the Download section on the right.
Alternatively, contact Doug Lipp or Darrell Brown.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Franz Huber
on Jul 12, 2015
|
 Might have taken a while... But if you go over to the Download section, you will find Felicity's latest reports (April and June - don't know what happened to May...). But not to worry: you can also access her Blog which has all the reports with superb photos at this address:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Franz Huber
on Sep 20, 2015
|
Every time you stop a school, you will have to build a jail. What you gain at one end you lose at the other. It's like feeding a dog on his own tail. It won't fatten the dog.
Mark Twain.
Two old guys, one 80 and one 87, were sitting on their usual park bench one morning.
The 87 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn't even short of breath. The 80 year old was amazed at his friend's stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy.
The 87 year old said, "Well, I eat Italian bread every day. It keeps your energy level high and you'll have great stamina with the ladies."
So, on the way home, the 80 year old stops at the bakery. As he was looking around, the lady asked if he needed any help. He said, "Do you have any Italian bread?" She said, "Yes, there's a whole shelf of it. Would you like some?"
He said, "I want 5 loaves."
She said, "My goodness, 5 loaves .... by the time you get to the 5th loaf, it'll be hard."
He replied, "I can't believe it, everybody knows about this, except me."
|
|
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
.JPG)
