Angus Miller was at the door (for Col Laurensen), Des La Rance was Chairman and Tania Laird was Sergeant.
We had apologies from Charles Thomasson, Gerald East, Rosie Rocco, Al Sirovs, Jo Winwood, Daryl Sanderson, Ray Higgs, Col Laurensen and Bob Harrison (who, regrettably, is still ill).
Vice President Andy Bell advised that our new President Jo is now officially Mrs Jo Winwood, married in "subtropical" Scotland...
Des La Rance reported on the Wheelchairs: another 20 units were recently sent to Papua New Guinea, and a big load of seats are coming in. Mark Twyford brought us up to date on the foam inner tubes for our wheelchairs.
PDG Darrell Brown again expressed his sincere appreciation for our club's assistance throughout his year as District Governor, and in particular a big Thank You to Jo and her conference committee. And, yes... he stll has another 10 club changeovers to attend...
Treasurer Mark Twyford reminded all that the invoices for the club dues have been sent out - payment is required no later than 30 September, which attracts a settlement discount of $10.00.
Club Admin chairman Franz Huber elaborated on alternative venues, meeting formats and speaker arrangements for our club. After last week's trial meeting at the Freshwaters Resort, on 11th July we'll have the Lutzy Award meeting at the Surfers Paradise SLSC which also will serve as a trial meeting. They have also offered us a very attractive deal to serve a plated breakfast in their upstairs venue. A survey will be sent to all members upon which a decision will be made by the board. At the same time, we will consider an alternative to not have formal meetings every week, but instead have more casual, social events. Again, feedback from members is invited. And finally, guest speakers are everyone's responsibility! A roster will be sent out - each member to speak and/or arrange for an interesting speaker.
Mario Fairlie informed us that Reverend Jon Brook of the St Johns Crisis Centre (he was a recent speaker at our club) was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise. Well deserved!