Last week we acknowledged the work done by Bryan Tuesley and John Hall for the work that they do at the shed. These two men were successfully nominated for the Central Gold Coast Volunteer Awards, but there are many other volunteers that could have been nominated (there was a limit of two). I personally would like to thank ALL the volunteers at the shed for the work that they do. I want to thank immensely our Rotary Members, Larry Murray, Geoff Croad and Paul O'Oneill for their dedication and commitment to the shed.
Thanks to Al Sirovs and his Facebook account we have been kept updated on the progress and problems at Pentecost Island. Hopefully the “work party” are all home now. We are looking forward to hearing some interesting stories from them about their experiences.
There is a Board Meeting at the Surfers Life Saving Club this Wednesday. All members are welcome to attend. The meeting will start at 7.00 am so that we can be finished by 8.15 am.
The next formal meeting is “the Lutzy Awards” so don’t forget to book for breakfast on the Try Booking website.
Thought for the week: "Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” Muhammad Ali.
What a ‘Youth Service’ project! Last Wednesday’s guest speaker was organised by one of our regular volunteers at the project shed, Rick Parry. Chris Ellis introduced us to a project he has personally been closely involved with and continues to be instrumental in its delivery. Originally conceived and organised by the Rotary clubs or North Hobart and Salamanca (both Hobart based), the ship was built using largely voluntary labour and some of its timber was recycled (it used to be part of the former Princess Theatre).
The ‘Windeward Bound’ is a tall sailing ship – with a difference. Supported by Rotary clubs, they take young people aboard (14 – 17 years old), “off the street”, and teach them the skills of seafaring; the old fashioned way, on totally renewable power. you guessed it: the wind. They wouldn't have had any previous sailing experience. Once on board, the crew is not permitted to go ashore, if they do, they’d get arrested.
The cost per person is $2,500 for a 9 days voyage. “No youth will be left off because they cannot pay all of it, but they need to come up with at least $500. It’s important that they have some skin in the game” Chris said. There's more on Chris’ PowerPoint presentation, which can be viewed in the Downloads section on the right.
Like to get involved, sponsor a young person or simply support the program? On 4th August, the Rotaract Club of Paddington (Qld) will organise a cocktail party at Manly. There is heaps more information on their website. Click here.
(Photo: Chris Ellis (centre) with Associate Member Rick Parry (left) and President Doug Lipp (right)
Wheelchairs for Kids is an organisation headed by the Rotary Club of Scarborough, Western Australia. Way back in 1997/98, Channel 9's 'A Current Affair' broadcast a report of the first 10 Surfers Sunrise wheelchairs giving the gift of mobility to 10 disabled children in Fiji. In consequence, the massive fundraising result not only put our own Wheelchair Trust on the map, but it also provided sufficient spare funding (long since repaid) to sponsor the Rotary Club of Scarborough to establish Wheelchairs for Kids (WfK). "And the rest is history" as they say. WfK since then has delivered well over 50,000 wheelchairs throughout the world.
As the image shows, their design is in quite a different class to ours. It also comes at least double the cost of our model. At a recent Zoom meeting between WfK and a number of directors of our Wheelchair Trust, we arranged for a "sample" of their product to be sent to us. Last Wednesday, Geoff Croad (who is a Director of our Wheelchair Trust), together with "foremen" Bryan Tuesley and John Hall, demonstrated that model to our club. As Wheelchair Trust Chairman Larry Murray pointed out, we do not necessarily consider a replacement of our current design, but as an alternative, designed to have a better utilisation of our project shed on days we currently don't operate there. Watch this space...
PS: Bryan Tuesley and John Hall both were successfully nominated for the Central Gold Coast Community Volunteer Awards.The presentation will take place on 23rd August. Congratulations!
On the weekend of 5-6th August, the Rotary Club of Gold Coast will again stage the annual Botanical Bazaar show. Not just a gardening show, but a multi-stream expert speaker program too.
David Baguley, on behalf of the organising committee, is offering a massive discount on entry tickets to Rotarians and their partners. I have confirmed that this also extends to Rotaractors and our untiring Associate Members at the project shed! When booking, select the option 'Rotary Ticket' and enter 'Surfers Sunrise' into the following field.
Bookings are now open for the Lutzy Award Breakfast, which will take place on Wednesday, 9th August 2023 at the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club.Usual time: 07:00 am. Who will it be this year?
Note: We need to advise the caterers of final numbers, so Trybooking will close on Friday 4th August. Put your name(s) down to get a delicious, plated breakfast for just $15.00. Menu options are listed on the Trybooking site. Click on this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJYEHor scan the QR code.
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
Note: Wednesday 12th July is a formal, NOT social meeting to bring the calendar into alignment.
Sailing: the most expensive way to get somewhere for free.
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did to. So, throw off your bowlines. Sail away from your harbour. Catch the tradewinds in your sails. Explore, Dream. Discover.(ascribed to) Mark Twain.
I don’t know how to use Tik-Tok, but I can write in cursive writing, do long division and tell the time on clocks with hands…
What a ‘Youth Service’ project! Last Wednesday’s guest speaker was organised by one of our regular volunteers at the project shed, Rick Parry. Chris Ellis introduced us to a project he has personally been closely involved with and continues to be instrumental in its delivery. Originally conceived and organised by the Rotary clubs or North Hobart and Salamanca (both Hobart based), the ship was built using largely voluntary labour and some of its timber was recycled (it used to be part of the former Princess Theatre).
Wheelchairs for Kids
On the weekend of 5-6th August, the Rotary Club of Gold Coast will again stage the annual Botanical Bazaar show. Not just a gardening show, but a multi-stream expert speaker program too. 
