Another week gone and my knee is getting better, a little slower than expected and sleep is a bit of a mission but all and all is well.
Looking forward to this week's Lutzy Award presentation. Ray Higgs and Graeme Isaacson have done a great job organising it. Note: if you didn't book to order a meal, you are still most welcome to attend; the high chairs and small bar room tables will be there for just this purpose.
Our first Board Meeting is on Thursday evening at the Surfers Paradise Golf Club (1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters).
Recently I met up with a guy I worked with in the NZ Police back in the 70s. Amazing looking back on some of our exploits and the clarity of the memories. We decided that we were remarkable and the feats we performed could not be matched by anyone today. Ah... Memories. [Yeah, I know. Not only is my short term memory very poor, but so is my short term memory... Ed.]
Bookings have closed, but you are welcome to attend (simply buy your own breakfast and sit at the back)
This is one of our premier events of the year. Created in honour of our late member Keith Lutz, the award, in the form of a fully fledged surf ski, is presented to a young emerging leader personality, nominated by the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club. (Picture: last year's winner, Mia Watson (centre) with Keith's widow, Jan Lutz and the 2022 winner Pieta Jackman.
This only came in early this afternoon: Mario Fairlie has just returned from Vanuatu, after he, Dr Graham Sivyer and Rock O'Keefe met with Vanuatu Ministry of Health authorities in Port Vila to conduct the formal hand-over of the Pentecost Island X-Ray and Pathology unit. Look out for a more detailed report, some photos, in next week's bulletin.
Photo (from left): Mario Fairlie, Rosemary Leona (representing Dr Richard Leona), Acting Director General of the Ministry of Health, Mr. Samuel Posikai, Dr Graham Sivyer
After the three year hiatus due to Covid, the Youth Exchange Program has restarted this year. Over the years, our club has supported numerous YEP students, but to make a principal decision whether we are able to participate, we would have a commitment of hosts. Usually, the incoming student is hosted for four periods of 3 months each, at least one of these are the parents of the outgoing student. Hosts don't need to be members of our club, but need to be approved.
Lucy Thorburn (picture), who was the winner of the 2017 Lutzy Award, represented our club in 2019-20.
Our Fundraising Director Ross Augustine has been offered another slot at Bunnings on Sunday, 1st September. We need two more helpers for the 10 am - 1 pm shift, and three for the 1 - 4 pm shift. NOTE: that date is Father's Day.
The first Social Event of the Rotary Year: a Family Day!
Where:
Stanley’s Barn at the Gold Coast Motor Museum,
107 Kriedeman Road,
Upper Coomera
When:
From noon on Sunday 15th September 2024
Bring along the grandchildren and great-grandchildren: There is a large fenced grass area adjoining the restaurant.
We are currently getting details of special pricing to the Motor Museum, provided that we can get minimum numbers. Watch this space for updates. Meanwhile, just set the date aside.
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
If you wear a falconry glove to the park and frantically look up into the sky, everyone with a small pet will run away.
A stupid man's report of what a clever man says can never be accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.Bertrand Russell, British Philosopher, 1872 - 1970
Rumour has it that NASA is launching a satellite to say sorry to the aliens.
Bookings have closed, but you are welcome to attend (simply buy your own breakfast and sit at the back)
Our Fundraising Director Ross Augustine has been offered another slot at Bunnings on Sunday, 1st September. We need two more helpers for the 10 am - 1 pm shift, and three for the 1 - 4 pm shift. NOTE: that date is Father's Day.
