Was Paul Harris the first president of a Rotary club? No. Was Paul Harris the first president of Rotary International? Yes.

 

There is an easy explanation to this apparent contradiction. Although Paul Harris was the founder and organizer of the first Rotary club in Chicago in 1905, the man selected to be the first president was one of the other founding members, Silvester Schiele. By the year 1910 there were 16 Rotary clubs, which linked up as an organization called the National Association of Rotary Clubs. A couple of years later the name was changed to International Association of Rotary Clubs as Rotary was organized in Winnipeg, Canada, and then in England, Ireland and Scotland. In 1922 the name was shortened to Rotary International. When the first organization of Rotary clubs was created in 1910, Paul Harris was selected as the first president. He served in this position for two years from 1910 until 1912. Thus, the founder of the Rotary idea, who declined to be president of the first club, became the first president of the worldwide organization, Rotary International.

 

 

(Scribe: Tony Lewis)

Having a well-deserved rest, President Bruce handed over to Sergeant Bob Jordan to chair the night’s meeting.

 

Sergeant Bob introduced Treasurer Peter Dimond to propose the toast for the night.

Peter proposed a toast to “Fathers” noting that the oldest father recorded was at the age of 92 years and 10 months, and the person who has fathered the most children was Genghis Kahn said to be many hundreds.

 

Uwe Seifert advised that he has arranged a night at the German Club to be held on Tuesday 25^th October (during Octoberfest). The cost will be $30 per person. There will be a 2 course meal and a live band.

 

Les Bulluss gave an overview of his recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA) conference - his third year.

Les was honoured to be part of the Flag ceremony

Some issues discussed at the conference included:

 

Almoner Bill Waller gave an overview of his role as Almoner and members he had contacted during the week.

Bill advised that he would contact members who are absent from a meeting to see if they are ok, and asked members to advise him if they are ill and if they are going away for a period of time.

Bill also advised of some members who he contacted during the week. These included Pauline Armstrong, Frank Adorjan, Keith Hawton and Cec McPaul who all had been ill but are doing well now.

 

Ray Milton advised he had attended the Queensland Police Service medal presentation where President Bruce Kuhn was presented with his 31 year service medal. The Broadbeach Rotary Club was also recognised at the ceremony.

Ray also advised that the Police Officer of the Year function will be held on 11^th October. To date there have been 11 nominations for Police Officer of the Year, 1 nomination for Unit Station and 1 nomination for Civilian Support.

 

John Harding gave an overview of the changes to the Club Bylaws

The main reason for these changes was to satisfy the Gold Coast City Council in regard to negotiations with the Council for the lease of the Hub.

A copy of the changed Bylaws had been circulated to members. There were no questions from the members

At a meeting of the Club at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on 30^th August 2016 the following motion was put to the membership:

“That the Rotary Club of Broadbeach Bylaws dated 30^th August 2016 be adopted by the Club and replace the Bylaws dated 19^th November 2013”

Moved: John Harding Seconded Bob Jordan - Carried unanimously.

 

 

Harold Busch gave an overview of “Donor Life” a project of District Governor Michael Irving regarding Organ Donation.

Harold reported on a recent Public relations summit that he attended and highlighted several points made at the summit including:

 

Sergeant Bob was ably assisted by bunyips Neil Jones and Uwe Seifert.

Bob was able to settle a few scores with all the past sergeants present. This together with group fines set a Club record on a per capita basis, for a Sergeants fine session, of $67.70

 

Silver Circle winner - Tony Lewis

 

Raffle winners - Noel Hodges and Les Bulluss

 

Heads and Tails winner - Malcolm Daviess

 

 

  

Sergeant Bob Jordan Opens Meeting      Peter Dimond - Toast to Fathers

       

Uwe announces German Club Function   Les Bulluss Recounts Trip to Las Vegas

  

Member News from Almoner Bill Waller  Ray Milton - Police Update

              

John Harding - New By-Laws                Harold - Membership & PR Update

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A woman was getting swamped with calls from strangers. A billing service had launched an 800 number that was identical to hers.
When she called to complain, she was told to get a new number. "I've had mine for twenty years," she pleaded. "Couldn't you change yours?"
The company refused, so she said, "Fine. From now on, I'm going to tell everyone who calls that their bill is paid in full."
The company got a new number the next day.
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While visiting Annapolis, a lady tourist noticed several students on their hands and knees assessing the courtyard with pencils and clipboards in hand.
"What are they doing?" she asked the tour guide.
"Each year," he replied with a grin, "the upperclassmen ask the freshmen how many bricks it took to finish paving this courtyard."
When they were out of earshot of the freshmen, the curious lady asked the guide: "So, what's the answer?"
The guide replied: "One."
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The rain was pouring down. And there standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub, was an old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick with a piece of string dangling in the water.A passer-by stopped and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Fishing" replied the old man....
Feeling sorry for the old man, the gent said, "Come in out of the rain and have a drink with me."
In the warmth of the pub, as they sip their whiskeys, the gentleman cannot resist asking, "So how many have you caught today?"
"You're the eighth" said the old man.
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I'm not the easiest guy in the world to get along with. So when our anniversary rolled around, I wanted my wife to know how much I appreciated her tolerating me for the past 20 years. I ordered flowers and told the florist to enclose a card that read, 'Thanks for putting up with me so long.'
When my wife got the delivery, she called me at work.
"Just where do you think you going?" she asked.
"What do you mean?" I said.
She read the card aloud as the florist had written it: "Thanks for putting up with me. So long."
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In California over the weekend, a woman gave birth in a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Apparently she did this in the New Releases section.
I thought you were going to say she gave birth in the C-section.
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Q: Why did the Pope cross the road?
A: He crosses everything.

Q: What's gray, has four legs and a trunk?
A: A mouse on vacation.

Q: What do you call a cow spying on another cow?
A: A steak out.

Q: What happened when the owl lost his voice?
A: He didn't give a hoot.