I have already forwarded email notification regarding the outcomes of Tuesday nights meeting so I won't go into too much detail, except to say that although I outlined a 'sunset clause' at any time, it would appear that some members would prefer this to be more specific and will be revisited. As I said from the beginning, I'm happy to represent the Club in decision making and happy to listen to the views of all members and their particular concerns and advice.
With an informal social meeting planned for next week at the Hub, it will be another opportunity for discussion in an informal and friendly setting. I don't believe there is any issue which can't be resolved.
It was a big weekend of Sizzles and Boot sale last weekend and my personal appreciation goes out to all involved. I reinforce Malcolm's request for some assistance with the Sizzles, and Jim is also looking for some Rotary assistance at the bookshop.
Its getting towards that busy social time of the year too and festivities are starting so please fill the gaps when you can and please consider any local charities you believe we should support during this time..
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04 December Bill Waller
11 December Ian Cowen
18 December Frank Adorjan
08 January Peter Dimond
15 January Jim Hawkins
MEETING SCRIBE ROSTER
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29 November Ian Cowen
06 December Les Bulluss
13 December Harold Busch
20 December Christmas Party
10 January Rob Domican
17 January Peter Gowans
Attendance Report 22 November 2016
27
Broadbeach Members
Guest speaker
Honorary Rotarian
Guest
27
Total Attendance
Almoner Report
No Almoners report this week
CHRISTMAS CAKES & PUDDINGS
Our order has been delivered and for those members who ordered cakes/puddings they will be available for collection at the Fellowship meeting at the Hub on Tuesday or at our regular meeting on Tuesday 6 December. If not already sent by email your invoice will accompany your cakes/puddings.
FINANCE REPORT - PETER DIMOND
Meeting
15 th November 2016
Fines
51.40
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
712.25
Copper Pot
14.70
Book Shop Cararra Markets
331.00
Car Boot Sale
TOTAL
$66.10
TOTAL
$1043.25
Secretary's Corner - Bob Jordan
Don’t forget President Bruce’s offer for the ‘Think Tank’ on 22nd. Any matter you wish to raise feel free to do so. If you don’t wish to stand and talk but prefer to put it in writing please send me an email. As Bruce has advised this will be the only business(apart from the A.G.M.) so please give it some thought and either ring, write or talk.
Frequently friends ask whether Rotarians receive special business benefits from their Rotary membership. Should Rotarians expect a special discount or some preferential service just because they are dealing with a fellow Rotarian? The answer is clearly "no." The Rotary Manual of Procedure expressly states the Rotary position on this matter. The policy, originally approved by the R.I. Board of Directors in 1933, is that in business and professional relations "a Rotarian should not expect, and far less should he/she ask for, more consideration or advantages from a fellow Rotarian than the latter would give to any other business or professional associate with whom he/she has business relations. " Over 50 years ago the concept was expressed that "true friends demand nothing of one another, and any abuse of the confidence of friendship for profit is foreign to the spirit of Rotary." On the other hand, if new or increased business comes as the natural result of friendship created in Rotary, it is the same normal development which takes place outside of Rotary as well as inside, so it is not an infringement on the ethics of Rotary membership. It is important to remember that the primary purpose of Rotary membership is to provide each member with a unique opportunity to serve others, and membership is not intended as a means for personal profit or special privileges.
The Rotary Foundation Weekly
This year we are celebrating 100 years of our Rotary Foundation “doing good in the world”. Through our Foundation, Rotarians have supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, provide basic education, and grow local economies. Rotary, through our Foundation, is a leader in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. More than $3B in humanitarian grants have changed the lives of countless people right here in District 9640 and in communities around the world.
We can be proud that our club has contributed over US$121k to The Rotary Foundation since being chartered in 1972 at an average of almost US$3k per year. In the last 5 years that average level of contributions has been US$7k with personal contributions from members increasing significantly.
This year we are requesting all members to make a personal contribution to The Rotary Foundation of at least US$26.50 so that our club meets the Centennial Challenge of 100% participation in the 100th year. More detailed information and a contribution form is being provided to each member and we look forward to receiving 100% support.
FROM LAST WEEK'S MEETING - 15 NOVEMBER 2016
(Scribe: Alain Charles)
Hal Morris - CEO -Gold Coast Waterways Authority
Hal talked about the Waterways Authorities role in providing access to Gold Coast Waterways and in providing effective management about people using the waterways and what they are trying to do to achieve this.
He was asked to by his friend Gary Baildon to speak at a Rotary Dinner.
Hal was born in Brisbane, went to the boarding school at TSS and then joined the Army. He went onto Duntroon and completed his Honours in Political Science and followed the process of Revolutionary politics in the Middle East. After finishing his studies he flew for a few years as a helicopter pilot in the army.
He has been in his current role for 3 years with the Gold Coast Waterways authority.
GCWA was recreated about 4 years ago.The former GCWA operated in the 80s and was involved in building the seaway and dredging the island that is now called Wave Break Island. It also extended the Southern tip of Stradbroke Island.
He is the CEO of the GCWA which consists of a Board and 28 staff and is located on the Spit near the Yacht Club.
They have a 10 year strategy funded by the State Government and is well resourced. They have $10 million a year dredging program.
The GC has 11% of all recreation registered vessels. That’s about 27,000 recreation vessels and 800 commercial vessels. Jetski ownership is increasing by approx.1000 a year.
GCWA considers they have the capacity to address important issues. Firstly if anyone has an issue with the waterways he recommends that they contact the GCWA and they will address those issues or place you in contact with someone that can address their issues.
The decision is taken by a Board consisting of 7 members who are academics and business men. Their job is to really understand what the waterways are so they can provide better value to the economy. There about 168 km of canals and waterways which require continuous management. This is rivalled only in Fort Lauderdale., Florida. GCWA seeks to ensure that visitors to the GC experience the waterways in some form whether by pleasure craft, Gondolas or whale watching.
GC has unique sand by pass system compared to anywhere in the world. Prior to Wave Break Island’s existence he explained that they have seen waves breaking at Southport at the front of Australia Fair.
The solution for key challenges was to improve access and management at minimal cost and minimal regulation. Careful planning was required for the Dredging program which is not always popular as it stirs up sediment etc.. Understanding sand movement in the waterways to encourage wild life ( particularly migratory birds) and understanding vessels movement was an important part of managing these conflicting uses.
It was obvious to all after his talk that the Waterways Authority provides an important service for the Gold Coast economy and the general community.
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
Sgt Russell President Bruce opening the meeting
Neil Jones informing us about the Kevin O'Brien
Rotary Foundation
Guest speaker drawing a silver Raffle winner Grahame with Pauline
circle number
Heads and Tails winner John John Monks introducing guest speaker
Harding with Alain Hal Morris
Guest speaker Hal Morris Nasser, Nayer and David O'Dwyer
Guest Ian Long
WEEKLY LAUGHS
OMG It's so cold outside I just saw a teenager
with his pants pulled all the way up.
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Joan, a rather well-proportioned secretary, planned to spend almost all of her vacation sunbathing. She found the ideal spot on the roof of her hotel. It was deserted and secluded, with a smooth, raised "deck" which received the sun all day long.
She wore a bathing suit on the first day, but on the second, she decided that since no one could see her way up there that she would slip out of it and get rid of the tan lines on her back.
She'd been lying there on her stomach for a little while when she heard someone running up the stairs towards the roof. Startled, she didn't have time to pull on her suit, and since she was lying on her stomach, she just pulled a towel over her rear.
"Excuse me, miss," said the flustered assistant manager of the hotel, out of breath from running up the stairs. "The Hilton doesn't mind you sunbathing up here, but we would very much appreciate you wearing a bathing suit, as you did yesterday."
"YESTERDAY!" she exclaimed, rather irritated... "Have you been following me around? And besides, what difference does it make ANYWAY since no one except a nosy assistant manager can see me? I'm on the top floor and I'm covered with a towel."
"Well, that would be true," said the embarrassed little man. "Except for the fact that you're lying on the dining room skylight."
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An elderly priest, speaking to a younger priest, said: "It was a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theater seats. It worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first now."
The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued: "And you told me that adding a little more beat to the music would bring young people back to church, so I supported you when you brought in that rock 'n' roll gospel choir.
"Now our services are consistently packed to the balcony."
"Thank you, father," answered the young priest. "I am pleased that you are open to the new ideas of youth."
"All of these ideas have been well and good," said the elderly priest. "But I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru confessional."
"But, father," protested the young priest, "my confessions and the donations have nearly doubled since I began that!"
"Yes," replied the elderly priest, "and I appreciate that. But that flashing neon sign, ‘Toot 'n' Tell or Go to Hell’ cannot stay on the church roof.”
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A wife asks her husband, "Could you please go shopping for me and buy a carton of milk and, if they have avocados, get 6.
A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk.
The wife asks him, "Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?"
He replied, "They had avocados."
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Mother Superior had listened to the parish priest ramble on for hours about the increasing number of splinter groups in religion.
Finally she blurted out: “Is that all you can think about, Sects! Sects! Sects!”
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An airplane was about to crash. There were 4 passengers on board, but only 3 parachutes.
The 1st passenger said, "I am Steph Curry, the best NBA basketball player. The Warriors and my millions of fans need me, and I can't afford to die." So he took the 1st pack and left the plane.
The 2nd passenger, Donald Trump, said, "I am the newly-elected U.S. President, and I am the smartest President in American history, so my people don't want me to die." He took the 2nd pack and jumped out of the plane.
The 3rd passenger, the Pope, said to the 4th passenger, a 10 year old schoolboy, "My son, I am old and don't have many years left, you have more years ahead so I will sacrifice my life and let you have the last parachute."
The little boy said, "That's okay, Your Holiness, there's a parachute left for you. America's smartest President took my schoolbag."
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Q: Why did the kid bring a skunk to school?
A: For "Show and Smell!"
Q: How do you make an egg roll?
A: Push it!
Q: What happened when the gardener accidentally sprayed his spice garden with herbicide instead of pesticide?
A: He ended up just killing thyme.
Q: Can February March?
A: No But April May!
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