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President's Message

Doug Lipp
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Welcome to another week in Paradise.
 
There is a call out to clubs in the District to come up with applications to RYPEN which is for Years 8-10. [See article below. Ed.]  The camp is from the 3rd to the  5th of May 2024.  As of now, there are fewer than half of the applicants required to make up the numbers.  With this in mind, we have decided to sponsor an applicant residing in Gulmarrad (Yamba/Maclean region) who needs sponsorship.  As we have no other alternative candidate at the moment and have funds set aside, i suggest we sponsor the candidate.
 
Good rollup at the Benowa Tavern last Thursday and plenty of banter and discussions were had.
 
Looking forward to Dr Elizabeth’s “Rotarian behind the Badge” on Wednesday, so hope to see you there
 
Thought for the week:  Don’t worry about failure, you only have to be right once  Drew Houston, US Entrepreneur (CEO of Dropbox)
 
Doug Lipp,
President 2023-24
 
 
Stories
This coming Wednesday 17th April: Dr Elizabeth Celi
Last month, you witnessed her induction to our club, now you'll get a brief insight into the work and passions of our newest member, Dr Elizabeth Celi. Elizabeth works as a psychologist, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trauma clinician and author, with a focus on complex PTSD. She is an experienced Rotarian and is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Mt Martha, (Melbourne, VIC).
Are you going to the District Conference in Ballina?

This year's District Conference is just one month away. It will be held at the Ballina RSL Club on the 18th May 2024. See full details on the District Website www.rotary9640.org.  

As usual, top keynote speakers. For example: Detective Sergeant Damian Loone (picture), who was in charge of the (in)famous Lynnette Dawson (ref The Teacher's Pet podcast). Click here for the list of speakers and the program.

You must register (separate registrations for the day program  (includes morning/afternoon tea, lunch and all day coffee/tea) and the Saturday night dinner. https://www.trybooking.com/CPAFU

 

Do you know any 14-16 year old teenagers?
We are looking for RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program for Enrichment) candidates, aged 14 - 16 years (year 8 - 10) to participate in the upcoming camp. It will be held at Bornhoffen PCYC, from Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th May 2024. The $350.00 fee is covered by our club (for successful applicants). This is a hugely successful annual program that focuses on the development of self-concept, and relationships. It is designed to develop skills that will assist them in the transition to adulthood. More information on our District Website - click here - but to apply, please contact our Youth Services Director Ashleigh Symes or Darrell Brown directly.
Major Youth Expo - 4th May 2024 - Mermaid Beach
Our club will assist the Rotary Club of Mermaid Beach when they hold a major Youth Expo on 4th May, the first Saturday of next month.  
 
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club
2418 Gold Coast Hwy,
Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
 
See full details in the flyer on the Downloads Section on the right
 
We'll run two shifts, so if you can assist, please put your name down by replying to this email address enquiries.surfers.sunrise@gmail.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)
17/04/2024Larry MurrayPeter MorganAl Sirovs
24/04/2024N/a (Social Meeting)N/a (Social Meeting)Paul Smith
01/05/2024Ashleigh SymesPaul SeymourChris Thurtell
08/05/2024N/a (Social Meeting)N/a (Social Meeting)Ross Augustine
15/05/2024Simon BrookNeil Thurlow
Andy Bell
22/05/2024N/a (Social Meeting)N/a (Social Meeting)Dean Castell
29/05/2024Dr Elizabeth CeliTrent Belling
Darrell Brown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Read more...
Inspirations - well, sort of... 170423
"Doctor, I feel as though nobody understands me."
"What do you mean by that?"
 
People who hear what they want to hear do not perceive that information as a lie. Dr Charles Ford, The Psychology of Deceit.
 
Johnny paid his way through college by waitering in a restaurant. "What's the usual tip?" asked a customer.
"Well," said Johnny, "this is my first day, but the other guys said that, if I got five dollars out of you, I'd be doing great."
"Is that so?" growled the customer. "In that case, here's twenty dollars."
"Thanks. I'll put it in my college fund," Johnny replied.
"By the way, what are you studying?" asked the customer.
"Applied Psychology."
Download Files
Meet our newest Associate Members: Damian Lockett and Nait Bailie
PCYC Youth & Community programs 2024
Upcoming Events
Dr Elizabeth Celi - Rotarian behind the Badge
Surfers Paradise SLSC
Apr 17, 2024
7:00 am – 8:30 am
 
Gillian Reeve - Dispensing Polio Plus vaccine in India
Surfers Paradise SLSC
May 01, 2024
7:00 am – 8:30 am
 
Youth and Spoort Expo - Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club
May 04, 2024
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
 
Susan Sheehan - Resilience
Surfers Paradise SLSC
May 15, 2024
7:00 am – 8:30 am
 
District Conference - Ballina
Ballina RSL Club
May 17, 2024 7:30 am –
May 18, 2024 11:00 pm
 
Maya Rawlinson, Pancare Foundation
Surfers Paradise SLSC
May 29, 2024
7:00 am – 8:30 am
 
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Photo Albums
Rotary Friendship Exchange from Pennsylvania
Surfers Sunrise Christmas Breakfast 2023
Surfers Sunrise Golf Day 2023
Pentecost Island - installation of X-Ray Unit
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