Gidday Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise, fellow Rotarians and friends of Rotary.
We had a terrific Vocational meeting at the Kieser Clinic in Bundall this past week. Kieser is a gymnasium with a difference. The space is jam-packed with ‘state of the art’ exercise machines and small private physiotherapy rooms staffed by highly trained and extremely personable experts. A number of our members were already clients and i think after Wednesday a few more will join the ranks.
I have just got home from a Rotary Foundation seminar which was held at Twin Towns in Tweed Heads. Four of us made the trip down, our Foundation Chair Elizabeth Celi, Ross Augustine, Paul Seymour and myself. Doug Lipp was on location as well to attend a District Finance meeting, in his capacity as District Finance Chair. This was one of the best events of this kind that I have attended. DG Lisa Hunt, along with District Foundation Chair Tony Heading and their excellent team of presenters were able to make what could have been a fairly dry, somewhat boring day into an absorbing, interactive exchange of information. I thoroughly enjoyed it as did the other three Surfers Sunrise members with me. That’s three events now I have attended that were convened by DG Lisa Hunt. Three where, in spite of my scepticism and ‘bah humbug’ attitude, I have raved about and had a great time.
This coming Wednesday 20th November is just social: meet on the ground floor at the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club bistro, and join us for a chinwag, solving the world's problems, discuss horse racing or cricket or why you disagree with my view that Collingwood is the best Aussie Rules club in the league. In view of the upcoming Qld State elections, even politics are permitted, but no heavy arguments please!
Then on Thursday late afternoon (from 4:30 pm onwards), some members gather for pre-dinner drinks at the Benowa Tavern. Everyone welcome!
Our Foundation Chair, Dr Elizabeth Celi, together with her team at today's District 9640 Seminar on The Rotary Foundation, at Twin Towns Services Club. Looks like Surfers Sunrise Rotary turned up in a strength not seen at this type of event for quite some time! Photo: Dr Elizabeth (front, from left Ross Augustine, President Andy Bell, Paul Seymour. Doug Lipp was also on location to attend a District Finance committee meeting, in his capacity as District Finance Chairman. Watch out for a summary of the day (hopefully) to follow shortly.
We haven't had a vocational visit for ages. Don't really know why not - the meeting we had last Wednesday at the Kieser Training Clinic on Bundall Road was certainly worth our while! I love it when, to use the old Australian vernacular, young business people "have a go". Kane Chisholm (picture, with our member Adrian Crowe strapped into one of their modern "torture" devices – anything but!) and his partner David Adamo presented at our club a few months ago, on the invitation of two of our members who are very happy with their results.
Their setup, based on a concept that originated in Switzerland in 1967 and is implemented in numerous countries throughout the world (some 30-odd in Australia alone), is nothing short of impressive. There's an entire floor of various specialist training equipment that is designed to train your body to reduce pain and build strength in specific areas where it is needed. Specialist personnel, from exercise trainers to physiotherapists, will first assess your situation, and then design and help you implement your training under their supervision, requiring just two 30-minute sessions per week. Without question, the concept is very successful - they are in the process of taking on the first floor of the building as well early in 2025.
One of their physios, Chloe, strapped me into one of their many machines. After a few serious grunts, her iPad displayed a clear result: One of my (many) weak spots is that my left arm and leg are not just a little bit, but massively weaker than the right! [No snide remarks about my brain, please! ☺ Ed.] I was aware of this before, but I wasn't aware of the extent. Can I become another Arnold Schwarzenegger? No, that's not the idea. But with the exact right workout, I can improve it and even balance it out again.
Click here to access the Kieser website for details, contacts etc.
As we have done every year for decades, our club will again support the St John's Crisis Centre in their endeavours to produce some 250 Christmas Hampers for families in distress. Our members Mario Fairlie, who is a Director of St John's, and Ian Mayberry will coordinate our club's efforts this year to source presents, food parcels or gift vouchers to be exchanged for food.
There are several options: bring along a gift suitable for a child aged i[ to 17 years, unwrapped. It is a massive job, so they request them to be delivered no later than Monday, 9th December. You can either bring it along to one of our meetings, or deliver them personally to the Church of the Holy Spirit, 73 Salerno Drive, Isle of Capri.
Check out the PDF in the Download Section on the right, which contains a specific list of goods they require. Alternatively, you can simply drop off a gift voucher, or give it to Mario at one of our upcoming meetings.
Many of you may not be aware that for every Christmas Cake we sell,
we raise $5.00 for our club, and
the manufacturer donates of $4.00 to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) in our club's name?
So, why not set a target to sell 200 cakes in total this year? This would amount to a fundraiser of $1,000 for the club, plus add $800 to our club's kitty with TRF, money we can spend on Paul Harris Fellowships to be awarded to our members. Charity Navigator, the world's most respected assessor of the efficiency of charities, rates The Rotary Foundation with 4 stars, very rare for major charities. It scored 100% across all three major segments of Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community and Leadership & Adaptability. Click on this link if you want more information.
Download the brochure from the Download Section on the right and spread it to your family, clientele, suppliers...
Place your order by 30th November 2024 with Mario directly by email, stating the quantities you wish to purchase. Payment in cash or credit card club on delivery.
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
Our Foundation Chair, Dr Elizabeth Celi, together with her team at today's District 9640 Seminar on 
As we have done every year for decades, our club will again support the 
Yes, only 5 weeks to go! Graeme Isaacson has confirmed arrangements for this year's Christmas Breakfast. Here are the details:
