Events

It's been quite a while since we had a full club meeting at the Project Shed in Arundel. Here is our opportunity to showcase "the shed" to our newer members, meet some of our regular volunteers, whilst enjoying a hearty bacon & egg roll. (Yes, there will be some "healthy) food there as well!)

We sponsored Chloe (50/50) to attend the National Youth Science Forum. Hear how this events, suitable only for up and coming Scientists, has benefited her.

John Walters is 
• a reading specialist - focusing on
pre-literacy & reading-readiness,
• an international researcher &
• an award-winning children’s author.
In a previous life he was …
• a school principal
• a curriculum consultant
• a lecturer at the University of NSW
During the past 10 years he has been working with teams at
multiple Australian universities, along with universities across the
United Kingdom.
John speaks locally and internationally about early literacy, and
most has recently returned from speaking engagements in
England, Denmark and Finland.
He is the founder and coordinator of Rotary’s School Mates
program, which supports disadvantaged children in local schools.

District Assembly is for all incoming board members, but any Rotarian is welcome to attend.  Contact President Elect Paul Seymour to book and for details.

Inner Wheel Club of Gold Coast North invites all Surfers Sunrise members, partners and friends to come along to their 'Asian Cuisine' luncheon in support of the 'Rice for Cambodia' charity. The funds are primarily deployed to support local schools in one the poorest districts of Cambodia, Angkor Thom.

(Inner Wheel is a Rotary-associated organisation for women; Rice for Cambodia is a registered Australian Charity with DGR status)

RSVP Thursday 15/05/2025  For details, please download the flyer from the Downloads section on the right.

Di Kozik is the General Manager of St John's Crisis Centre in Surfers Paradise, an organisation that supports homeless and disadvantaged people. 

Kath Koch is the District Chair of the Rotary's international Youth Exchange Program. She will bring us up to date on what is happening in YEP in our District as well as internationally.

Our member Trent Belling is a prominent member of the Queensland LNP. Whilst Rotary is certainly not meant to be political, the recent split (and re-unification) of the Coalition at the federal level and the subsequent "what now?" would be of general interest to everyone, irrespective of whether you are active in politics or not. 

Here is an opportunity to mix with the greats of Rugby League and Rugby Union, whilst being entertained by the master comedian, Danny McMaster, whilst enjoying a plethora of various finger foods and unlimited drinks (wine, beer or softdrinks) for the entire 3-hour event. We will have a Minibus there to take people who may have gone above the 0.05 Limit (Max 15 Km). As we are not a licensed Taxi or equivalent service, we'll accept your generous donation rather than a fixed price.

Here is the link to book online: https://www.trybooking.com/DBQWK

Surfers Sunrise Rotary at Arundel is having a massive bike sale on Saturday 28^th June.

Over 80 bikes will go on sale with kid’s bikes from $2, Road bikes from $10, men’s bikes from $30, plus a large number of project bikes all with minor problems for the fixer upper.

The sale is on this Saturday from 8 to 11 am only at the Rotary shed opposite the Parkwood Arundel community center 175 Napper rd. Arundel.

Your cash donations will be much appreciated.

Our annual changeover luncheon is one of our major events of the year, where the previous Rotary year's President, Andy Bell, will hand over the collar to incoming President Paul Seymour and awards are handed out. This year's event will be held at the Tryp Hotel in Southport. Graeme Isaacson wrangled a special deal, which includes a two-course (Main Course and Dessert) and welcome drinks on arrival. And, in a time when prices seem to go through the roof, the price is lower than last year's event!

You need to book: click on this link: https://www.trybooking.com/DCNTT  or scan the QR Code

A new President in a new Rotary Year: Paul will outline his vision and goals for 2025 - 26 and assign jobs to members who are not already engaged at board level.

Our Fundraising Director Ross Augustine managed to score a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at a different venue - in Nerang. Roster is circulating. If you haven't already put your name down, contact Ross now.

The Lutzy Award, presented in memory of Keith Lutz who was one of the original leaders of the Wheelchair Shed and also a major driving force in the Surf Life Saving movement, is presented annually to an emerging leader in the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club.  The winner is nominated by the SLSC. The prize is a fully fledged surf ski, sign-written with the details of the award.

This is our 10th Lutzy Award. Book online - here is the link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDXPB

Andrew Csabi is best known for his surviving of horrific injuries he sustained in the 2002 Bali bombing. This time, however, his presentation will be closer to home: Situation and awareness training and de-escalation of violence in the workplace. Having survived (barely) the injuries he sustained at Kuta Beach, now he is running a Security Company, AGC Pro-tec. In addition to the major aspects of commercial security, he also specialises in Occupational Violence and Agression (OVA) training.  Andrew is a leading member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Gold Coast.

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle at NERANG store. Ross Augustine will circulate the roster

Anna Morgan is a multi-award winning Solicitor, including 2024 Solicitor of the Year. But she won't present on legal matters. As the Immediate Past President of the Gold Coast Corporate Rotary Club, her presentation will be all about attracting corporate members to Rotary.

Bike Sale at the Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Shed - all proceeds go to the Wheelchairs project.

These are from good condition to excellent condition racing bikes that were donated and found to be too good to dismantle for wheelchair components, but instead to be refurbished for sale.

Have a bad back? A weak leg? Arthritis? Osteoporosis? Or you simply feel that "exercise is beyond me"? Yes, this might come as a surprise: scientifically supervised (and very gentle) strength exercise can much improve your life for the better. Several of our members currently participate in their strength exercises, which  are tailored by qualified Excercise Scientists to the individual, and supervised by exercise scientists and physiotherapists.  All welcome.

Our club assemblies are designed to discuss important items that need to be considered and debated among the membership in relation to the individual programs within our club and their management. Your participation and input is very important.

Anna Caldwell is the Community Engagement Lead for LifeFlight (formerly CareFlight) Gold Coast and Brisbane. Anna will share stories and information about the vital work LifeFlight does across Queensland and the world, including stories from our rescue crews, the role of community support, and the incredible operations behind our helicopters and jets. If there is time, she will also talk about their First Minutes Matter community education program, which empowers everyday people with the skills to provide critical care in the vital moments before emergency help arrives.

Past Rotary International Director Brad Howard, will present a webinar on “Unintended consequences of Polio eradication”. He will share stories from the frontline visits he has facilitated for Rotarians and served 10 years as Coordinator for End Polio. Register here.