This week has seen the coming and departure of the GSE team from Pennsylvania and what a great team they were. Our thanks to hosts Geoff, Larry, Darrell and Simon and all other Rotarians who helped in making this a very memorable trip for the GSE team. They declared their visit to our Wheelchair factory last Saturday to have been one of their highlights.
This week is the formal notice to all Rotarians that, with effect from the 1st June 2016, we will be meeting at Surfers Paradise RSL and will conduct all future normal weekly meetings at this venue. Further details will be given at this week's meeting.
This Wednesday we have our visit from District Governor Anne Egan and I am sure we will all make her welcome.
A Reminder: Next board meeting has been set for Tuesday 17th May at 5-30 at Andy Bell's office.
Magistrate Ron Kilner has presented at Surfers Sunrise numerous times before. Always able to put rather serious matters in a 'black humor' style dressing, this Wednesday Ron will speak on Domestic Violence.
And next week: PDG Graham Jones, an expert on the subject of US Politics, will give us a deeper insight into the Presidential Election campaign over there!
Well, stone the crows! We all remember Lyssia from her year with us in 2013/14 as our incoming YE student from Belgium. Lyssia on Belgian TV, competing in that country's The Voice!
Compliments of Isabelle Franich, our outgoing Youth Exchange Student to France 2014/15, here is the link to Lyssia's performance:
"Our" District Governor Elect Nominee, Darrell Brown, last week foreshadowed a BIG upcoming year in 2017/18. In particular, the District Conference will require a massive manpower effort. If you are a member of Surfers Sunrise, Darrell's list will be attached to your bulletin email. If you are not a member, but would like to participate, please reply to the bulletin email, or send a message to franzhuber@onthenet.com.au to receive a list of current vacancies.
Aaa-ten-shun!!Australian of the Year 2016, Lt General David Morrison AO secured as Guest Speaker at the upcoming District Conference 6 - 8th May 2016 in Murwillumbah.
However you may want to describe him, General Morrison certainly cannot be described as a wall flower... The former Chief of the Army first came to the attention of "ordinary" Australians with his public denunciation in 2013 of certain sexist elements in the Army. It is unknown at this stage what the theme of his speech will be, but whatever, certainly something to look forward to!
On Saturday 16th April, the Rotaract Club of Southport (Yes, they were there in force at the recent Crazy Whist night!) will stage a "Tropicana" themed trivia night with games, raffles, bake stall and more.
Early bird (til Mar 31): $30/head or $220/table of 8
Regular: $35/head or $260/table of 8
Includes BBQ buffet and snacks. Drinks available for purchase.
Proceeds will go towards providing relief in Fiji, following Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston; their strongest cyclone on record. We, the Rotaract Club of Southport, are partnering with the Rotaract Club of Lautoka Sugar City, who are on the ground in Fiji providing much needed assistance to locals. This includes food packs, sanitary items, school supplies, building materials and more.
Simon Brook aims for a table of 10 people to participate. Are you coming?
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* Follow your spending plan to distribute and use grant funds for the stated purpose in a timely manner.
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A strangely reflective, even melancholy day. Is that because, unlike our cousins in the northern hemisphere, Easter is not associated with the energy and vitality of spring but with the more subdued spirit of autumn?
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A strangely reflective, even melancholy day. Is that because, unlike our cousins in the northern hemisphere, Easter is not associated with the energy and vitality of spring but with the more subdued spirit of autumn?
