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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 11, 2015
.jpg) Franz Huber incurred the Sergeant's displeasure due to his pencil drawing artwork. Ok, so I spent some time to hammer out a copper plate (picture on left) I expect the Sergeant to pay me next week... Paul Seymour, no President's message? Had a hard birthday celebration? Simon Brook had a mishap with his skateboard: almost ended up 'Squashed Simon'... Mitch Brown, definitely moving on from the Hobbitt: looking much like Brad Pitt... John Franich, you need a haircut - over 5 mm long again... Bob Harrison, the Bionic Man, with a little controller behind his left ear... Tania Laird, she may have been late. But have a look at the pile of food she loaded onto her plate! Not eating for two, are you..?? Darrell Brown certainly didn't disappoint with his socks today, but Doug Lipp's imitation of sartorial socks misfired: on special at Target? Angus Miller, welcome back! Ran out of razorblades? Peter Morgan, I've been waiting for six weeks... Chris Thurtell, lovely to see you back again too. And last Sunday, there was a certain football game on. OK, you Bronco supporters, pay up!
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Posted by Franz Huber
on Oct 11, 2015
 Mercy Ship's Captain Mike Hughes and Managing Director Alan Burrell
Many of you would have come across the enormous good that is generated by Rotary Australia’s ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children). ROMAC’s major function is to bring severely disfigured children to Australia, where a team of volunteer surgeons perform near miracle surgery to restore their faces and their bodies back to normalcy. After their usually several months’ stay, they go back to their community.
Mercy Ships tackles the same issue on a grand scale: a fleet of 4 hospital ships of sizeable proportions: Six operating theatres, recovery/intensive care, 82 patient beds. Annual capacity of some 7000 surgical procedures per annum (that is an average of almost 20 each and every day!). All manned by volunteers from doctors, nurses right through to crew, caterers and cleaners, since its foundation in 1978, the organization has accomplished 576 port visits in 56 developing nations, treating in excess of 2.5 Million patients. Read that again: 2.5 Million patients!. As Alan explained, the ships are, in essence, “Hotel” ships, catering for patients to stay on board until ready to be released into their community again. 
But it is not just removal of tumors (such as shown in the picture on right), orthopedic surgery, dental care or eye surgery where Mercy Ships is involved: for example, they were involved in the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa which resulted in 28,448 reported cases and 11,311 people dead.
A new ship is in the process of being built. It comes with a sizeable price tag: $150 Million. So far, $85 Million has been raised. There are people with visions. And then there are people with grand visions. In the words of C J Dennis: “I dips me lid”.
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Posted by Franz Huber
on Oct 12, 2015
You couldn't have asked for better weather - azure blue sky, balmy spring temperatures.
And Surfers Sunrise came to the party! Organized as a joint project between the Rotary Clubs of Surfers Paradise and Surfers Sunrise, the ladies (and some of the men) turned out in style. And one of the highlights of the day: District Treasurer Doug Lipp sort of went overboard with excitement: one of his horses won the race... Did he have a bet on it? You bet!
Click on the Download section on the right to get it.
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Posted by Franz Huber
 When: Monday 19th October, 7:30 pmWhere: Gold Coast Arts Centre
Join us in this exclusive preview of Stephen Spielberg's latest Thriller, based on the true story of Francis Power, the spy plane pilot shot down and captured by the Russians. Tom Hanks in the lead role.
Just $20.00 per head. See details in the flyer in the Download Section on the right.
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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
$ 7,000.00 to $ 7,999.99 - One Ruby on Paul Harris Fellow Pin
$ 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
$ 10,000.00 to $ 24,999.99 - Major Donor level 1 (Crystal and pendant with 1 diamond
$ 25,000.00 to $ 49,999.99 - Major Donor level 2 (Crystal and pendant with 2 diamonds
$ 50,000.00 to $ 99,999.99 - Major Donor level 3 (Crystal and pendant with 3 diamonds
$100,000.00 to $ 249,999.99 - Major Donor level 4 (Crystal and pendant with 4 diamonds
$250,000.00 to $ 499,999.99 - AKS-Trustees Circle (pin, induction, video and photo)
$500,000.00 to $ 999,999.99 - AKS-Chair’s Circle (pin, induction, video and photo)
$1,000,000.00 or greater - AKS-Foundation’s Circle- (pin, induction, video and photo+)
HAVE YOU REACHED YOUR DESIRED DONOR RECOGNITION LEVEL?
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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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