Sergeant Kevin O'Brien opened the meeting advising that President Bruce could not be with us tonight with Vice President Ray Milton standing in his place.
Jim Hawkins proposed a toast to Rotary District 9640 and all Rotarians in the District.
Vice President Ray welcomed members and guests with special mention to Nancy Smith and John Curr - both back from overseas - and encouraged everyone to enjoy this primarily fellowship evening.
Chris, our caterer, provided some wonderful pre-dinner snacks and then roast pork and beef with choice of multiple vegetables. The main course was followed by sweets including cream and ice-cream. As always, a top meal and service.
Sergeant Kevin then extracted some money from all and appointed President Elect Alain and Immediate Past President Bill Rex as bunyips.
Nancy Smith won the raffle and uwe Seifert Heads and Tails.
Harold Busch introduced Andrea Simmons from the Australian Anti Ice Campaign which is temporarily operating from the offices at the Hub.
Andrea who has previously addressed our club emphasized the following key points regarding Ice:
• There are 27 new users every day in Queensland and with the drug 70/90% pure compared with an average 17% just a few years ago, it hijacks users immediately.
• It is destroying families everywhere with only 1/2% recovering from the addiction.
• Raising awareness is the only solution and they are focusing on educational workshops in schools and wherever possible in the community.
• The next major community awareness event will be at the Broadwater Parklands on 30 October.
•They are meeting with the State Education Minister this week and a meeting is being scheduled with appropriate Ministers in Canberra to present a 1,000 page business case to the Federal Government for funding of an Australia wide awareness campaign.
Andrea concluded mentioning that their previous landlord had doubled their rent forcing them to leave and they are most grateful for the use of the facilities at the Hub and presented Vice President Ray with a certificate of appreciation to Rotary Club of Broadbeach.
The Meeting in Pictures
Sergeant Kevin in action Jim toasting District 9640 VP Ray welcomes all
Chris the Caterer & Assistant Plenty of healthy vegies
Smiling collection agents First week back and a winner Another win for Uwe
Certificate of Appreciation for the Club Humanity in Motion booklet in return