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Posted by Franz Huber
on Oct 11, 2015
Neil Thurlow was at the door, Daryl Sanderson was Chairman and Andy Bell was Sergeant.
We had apologies from Gerald East, Terry O'Shea, Ian Mayberry, Ray Higgs and Geoff Croad.
President Paul Seymour welcomed all members, our Youth Exchange Student from Italy, Martina Missarelli and of our Guest Speakers, Alan Burrell and Capt Mike Hughes from Mercy Ships. Paul briefly elaborated on the upcoming Polio Plus collection and its importance: Nigeria has now been taken off the list of Polio affected countries - only two left, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mark it in your diary: The annual Christmas Breakfast, organized by Graeme Isaacson, has been set for 16th December and will be held at the Marriott Hotel. More about it as we get closer to it. Paul also advised that on 28th October, we'll again have a social meeting at the Paradox Coffee Roasters in Surfers Paradise. See event diary for more details.
Tania Laird and Doug Lipp, who coordinate our club in relation to the Race Day on 15th October briefly outlined last minute details.
Wheelchair Trust Chairman Daryl Sanderson made contact with people from Tambourine Mountain, and had a phone call from a gentleman from Gosford North Rotary Club, who will purchase wheelchairs to be sent to Madagascar... And a gentleman from Loganholme offered him and his ute for transport services. And even though it has been a while, the broadcast by the ABC's 7:30 Report is still generating interest: a Rotary Club in Gippsland, Victoria, will arrange for bicycles to be collected and freighted to us to be converted into wheelchairs.
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Posted by Franz Huber
on Oct 03, 2015
.jpg) After her extensive outline, Tania Laird promptly got lambasted by Sergeant Andy for "prattling on and cutting into my time"... Simon Brook, is that the latest style to wear the sunglasses on your neck?? [apparently not, he thought he'd lost them... ] Mitch Brown, I am the one who tells jokes, NOT the chairman! Darrell Brown, usually the epitomy of sartorial elegance: you have let us down this week! What's this business of all casual? Doug Lipp however has now stepped up - have a look at his socks! Top Table (for the benefit of the visitors): Des La Rance, as Pope in waiting: aren't you supposed to drive a Fiat like the (current) Pope? Mitch Brown drives a Fiat, and he has no hope of becoming Pope! Franz Huber, somebody said that you look like a detective. [not sure if I am supposed to take this as an insult or a compliment... Inspector Clouseau? John Wood as in Blue Heelers??] Mario Fairlie, our living legend, our own Six Million Dollar Man... what?? nothing? all well? Speechless! Terry O'Shea: apparently an intruder broke in, and Terry singlehandedly manhandled him...
Finally, two important games coming up on the weekend: Anyone barracking for the Eagles? [there wouldn't have been much joy if you did!] Anyone barracking for the Broncos? Pay up!
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Posted by Franz Huber
on Oct 04, 2015
 (from left) Trevor Wallace with some of our members Des La Rance, Bob Harrison, Peter Morgan, Terry O'Shea and Simon Brook.
"... must be a family of champions!" was your Editor's final thought as Trevor concluded his presentation... (if the name rings a bell: Trevor's son Ken Wallace is a multiple Olympian Gold Medal and World Champion Canoeist). Whilst Trevor may not compete (anymore?) on the Olympic sporting field, his work to provide schooling for the disadvantaged on Samoa automatically evokes the expression "Champion!!".
An Operating Theatre Nurse at the Gold Coast hospital in his professional life, Trevor's second vocation is to run his registered charity 'Solomon Islands Education Project' (SIEP) www.helpemsolomonislands.com).
For most people in the Western world, the Solomon Islands are considered to consist of its capital Honiara on the main island, Guadalcanal. We learned about it in school: one of the deciding battles of WW2, the Battle of Guadalcanal. Actually, whilst its total land area is just 28,400 Km2, the nation consists of dozens of islands, spread over a total area of approximately 200,000 Square Km. Perhaps some of you would recall the extensive internal conflicts, culminating with the involvement of the Australian Defence Forces and Australian Federal Police in 2003, trying to keep the lid on multiple massive ethnic conflicts, government corruption etc. Having to cope with several earthquakes and resulting tsunamis in 2003 and 2007 wouldn't have helped the country's economy either.
By now, some 1300 teenagers are sponsored by SIEP. Most come from remote island and villages, mostly they are subsistence farmers. The parents don't speak English [not surprisingly: whilst English is the official language, only 1-2% of the population speak English]. Which means that, unless a vehicle is provided to break the cycle, provide at least basic education, this would be how it remains.
Let's take an example of just one of those 1300: this 17 year old girl had been raped by her father. "It was all her fault!" is the official line. [yes, the "Blaming the Victim" club is not exclusive to any religion or geographical area! According to DFAT, some 2/3rds of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical or sexual violence. Ed.] A Catholic Nun picked her up and arranged for her to be educated at a boarding school, St Josephs.
St Josephs (whilst it is a Catholic School, students don't have to be Catholic) is not your average boarding school: it has more students than chairs. And whilst in the western world there wouldn't be a school left which doesn't sport a Computer Room, on the Solomons this is a major difference. But it has something Australian schools don't have: Trevor's charity organized a former WW2 hospital, converted to a Chicken Farm and donated some 600 laying chicken. It is now producing some 6000 eggs per month...
"Computer education is critical" Trevor emphasised, "without computer education, they would struggle to follow any University course. And only by educating the next generation can a difference to future outcomes be achieved. So, whilst the Australian and NZ governments are chipping in massively (Australia's budget for Solomon Island in 2016/17 is some $179 Million), quiet "Direct Action", as provided by Trevor's charity, seems to produce far better results for far less money.
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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.
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 Just in case you haven't done all the socializing on our Race Day weekend:
On the evenings of Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October, as well as on Saturday afternoon, the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads is organizing the screening of a huge, multi award winning movie, Beatriz's War - see poster in the Download Section on the right.
Just $20.00 which includes wine and nibbles, or $25.00 at the door.
You can book right here:
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 RECOGNITION LEVELS FOR THE ROTARY FOUNDATION DONORS ARE:
$ 1,000.00 to $ 1,999.99 - Original Paul Harris Fellow Pin
$ 2,000.00 to $ 2,999.99 - One Sapphire on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
$ 3,000.00 to $ 3,999.99 - Two Sapphires on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
$ 4,000.00 to $ 4,999.99 - Three Sapphires on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
$ 5,000.00 to $ 5,999.99 - Four Sapphires on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
$ 6,000.00 to $ 6,999.99 - Five Sapphires on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
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$ 8,000.00 to $ 8,999.99 - Two Rubies on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
$ 9,000.00 to $ 9,999.99 - Three Rubies on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
Those above in italics represent levels where points can be used to achieve the level
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$ 25,000.00 to $ 49,999.99 - Major Donor level 2 (Crystal and pendant with 2 diamonds
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Posted by Franz Huber
on Oct 05, 2015
Felicity sent us her September report - as usual, very comprehensive. It's on the Download section on the right side.
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Posted by Franz Huber
on Oct 28, 2015
| Duty Roster - note: subject to change - please check every week |
| Date |
Chairman |
Door |
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| 09th December 2015 |
Graeme Isaacson |
Tania Laird |
| 16th December 2015 |
Not applicable |
Fred Hamblen |
| 06th January 2016 |
Julian Price |
John Franich |
| 13th January 2016 |
Chris Thurtell |
Daryl Sanderson |
| 20th January 2016 |
Simon Brook |
Chris Thurtell |
| 27th January 2016 |
Darrell Brown |
Tony Bird
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Posted by Franz Huber
on Nov 15, 2015
Circus dogs jump when the trainer cracks his whip. But the really well trained dog is the one who turns his somersault when there is no whip. George Orwell.
Religion. 
It gives people hope in a world torn apart.
By religion.
John Stewart.
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