Rotarlight 16/17 #29 (Feb 08, 2017)

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Bruce Kuhn

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Dear all,

Our guest this week, Emma McTaggart, gives us good reason not to stereotype about today's youth, "kids these Day's etc". Let's not forget the future leaders, the silent majority, who are doing great things, and have our future in good hands. A little tip without stealing incoming President Alain's thunder, but he's working on another, watch this space...

The first of our replacement scooters will be used this week as part of our replacement program, plus Hope Island accepted their first five scooters as part of an expansion. How good would it be to have other clubs be as strong as us, how many individuals could benefit? Onwards and upwards!!

Welcome back Neil and Bill from Tauranga and we look forward to your presentation next week.

Bruce

DUTY ROSTER

14 February Door: Alain Charles Kevin O'Brien

Sergeant: Neil Jones

Toast: Neil Baldwin

21 February Door: Bill Waller & Nancy Smith

Sergeant: Harold Busch

Toast: Peter Tomlinson

28 February Door:

Sergeant: Malcolm Daviess

Toast: Les Bulluss

ROSTER TO CONTRIBUTE PERSONAL PROFILE

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19 February Kevin O'Brien

26 February Uwe Seifert

05 March Grahame Werrell

12 March John Curr

19 March Rob Domican

26 March Noel Hodges

MEETING SCRIBE ROSTER

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14 February David O'Dwyer

21 February Graham Sivyer

28 February Peter Tomlinson

07 March Bill Waller

14 March Pauline Armstrong

21 March Neil Baldwin

Attendance Report 07 February 2017

26	Broadbeach Members
2	Honorary Members (Ian Cowen & Uwe Seifert)
1	Visiting Rotarian (Adrian Crowe - Surfers Sunrise)
1	Guest Speaker - Emma McTaggart
30	Total Attendance

Almoner Report

Pauline Armstrong reported that she had visited Keith Hawton in hospital on the weekend and he would welcome visits from members at any time.

Our condolences go to Peter and Robyn on the passing of Peter's brother.

FINANCE REPORT - PETER DIMOND

Meeting		07 February 2017
Fines	$41.00	Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 03 February	$ 846.35
Copper Pot	$19.30		$
		TRF - Centurion Contribution	$ 100.00
		Carrara Markets Book Stall 04/05 Feb	$ 401.00
		Car Boot Sale Sunday 05 February	$ 574.00
TOTAL	$60.30	TOTAL	$1,921.35

Secretary's Corner - Bob Jordan

Nominations for volunteering at the Commonwealth Games are now open for all to register. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to volunteer at the biggest multi sport event to take place in Australia this decade. let's get behind the Gold Coast and do what we do best!

All the details are available at www.gc2018.com

President

Bruce Kuhn

Immediate Past President

Bill Rex

President Elect

Alain Charles

Vice President

Ray Milton

Treasurer

Peter Dimond

Secretary

Robert Jordan

Director - Admin

Neil Baldwin

Director - Service

Robyn Brown

Director - Membership

Harold Busch

Director - Rotary Foundation

Neil Jones

Director - Youth Services

Alain Charles

Webmaster

Jim Hawkins

Neil Jones & Bill Rex - Report on Tauranga visit

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Feb 14, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Club Meeting on Feb 21

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Feb 21, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Social Evening on 28th Feb

tba

Feb 28, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Manuela Whitford from Friends with Dignity

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Mar 07, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Club Meeting on 14th March

Crrowne Plaza Hotel

Mar 14, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Joint Meeting with Inner Wheel

Nerang

Mar 21, 2017

Launch of D9640 Malaria Vaccine Project

Institute for Glycomics

Mar 27, 2017
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Club Meeting on 28th March

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Mar 28, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Member Birthdays

Andrew McTaggart

February 11

John Harding

February 14

Spouse Birthdays

Denise

February 3

Anniversaries

Keith Hawton

Lorraine Hawton

February 6

Denis O'Brien

Claire

February 19

Join Date

Cec McPaul

February 1, 1979

38 years

Robyn Brown

February 9, 2016

1 year

MEMBER PROFILE

Andrew McTaggart

I was born on July 6^th 1969 in Elizabeth South Australia where I lived until I was 8 years old and moved with my parents and two older brothers to Thame in England. My parents owned a small country pub in the town where my mother lived as a child. After two years in England we all moved to Brisbane where I attended Springwood High school. After finishing school I moved with my parents to the Gold Coast and started my career in hospitality. With the introduction of poker machines to Queensland my roles changed from food and beverage management to gaming management. After several positions in Qld from the Gold Coast, out to Mt Isa and then on to Cairns in North Qld I moved back to the Gold Coast and worked at Jupiter’s Casino.

On the return, back to the Gold Coast I meet my beautiful wife Narelle and we were married at St Margaret’s chapel in 1998.We built our dream home on acreage in Tallebudgera valley. We were than blessed with our first daughter in the year 2000, Sarah and then again two years and a day later with our second child Emma. In between having children my wife and I started our own business, Benowa Gardens News which we still successfully own today and is the luckiest little lotto shop in the whole of Benowa.

Rotary Information Weekly

THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Most Rotarians have never attended a Rotary district conference. They have not experienced one of the most enjoyable and rewarding privileges of Rotary membership. A district conference is for all club members and their spouses, not just for club officers and committee members. The purpose of a District Conference is for fellowship, good fun, inspirational speakers and discussion of matters which make one's Rotary membership more meaningful. Every person who attends a district conference finds that being a Rotarian becomes even more rewarding because of the new experiences, insights and acquaintances developed at the Conference. Those who attend a Conference enjoy going back, year after year. Every one of Rotary's 500 plus districts has a conference annually. These meetings are considered so important that the Rotary International president selects a knowledgeable Rotarian as his personal representative to attend and address each conference. The program always includes several outstanding entertainment features, interesting discussions and inspirational programs. One of the unexpected benefits of attending a district conference is the opportunity to become better acquainted with members of one's own club in an informal setting. Lasting friendships grow from the fellowship hours at the district conference.

Information on District 9640 2017 Conference is shown below.

Upcoming Rotary Events

VISIT TO SISTER CLUB KASAOKA JAPAN 1/2 APRIL 2017

Travel plans are well advanced for our Japan tour (30 March to 11 April) to incorporate a visit to Kasaoka to join our Sister Club's 75th anniversary celebrations.

The travel group of twelve are currently making flight bookings to and from Japan but it is not too late to join the group. Anyone interested should contact President Bruce as soon as possible.

Rotary “Raising the Spirits” Trip to Charleville, March 24-31
District 9640 will be undertaking a second “Raising the Spirits” trip in conjunction with Outback Links to Charleville in March. The planned return to Charleville is to assist
those drought-affected families that we were unable to assist in September because of floods.

If you are interested in joining the next “Raising the Spirits” trip, please contact John McKenny (Rotary Club of Glen Innes) on Phone 0427 323 133, or email jsmck@bigpond.net.au before March 1.

DISTRICT 9640 CONFERENCE 5/6/7/8 MAY 2017

Don,t miss the opportunity to attend DG Michael's conference to be held at Ballina over the weekend 5-8 May 2017.

Registration is now live on the District website or www.rotary9640conference.org.au

International star of stage, Rachael Beck will be performing, and the Rotary International President’s Representative will be Past RI President and Rotary Foundation Trustee, Bill Boyd from New
Zealand. Bill is an inspiring speaker and is passionate about the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group WASRAG. Other keynote speakers include Ita Buttrose, Noel Pearson, Kerry O'Brien and many more.

Don't miss this opportunity to join fellow Rotarians in a weekend of fellowship and learning - register today and importantly, book your accommodation now.

The Rotary Foundation Weekly

This year we are celebrating 100 years of our Rotary Foundation doing good in the world.

WHAT IS A ROTARY PEACE FELLOW?

Established in 2002, each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of the peace centers.
These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship/field study expenses. Two types of peace fellowships are available. Rotary offer master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention. Programs last 15–24 months and require a practical internship of 2–3 months during the academic break. Each year up to 50 master’s fellowships are awarded from these institutions:
 Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US
 International Christian University, Japan
 University of Bradford, UK
 University of Queensland, Australia
 Uppsala University, Sweden

Nominations for the current year are now open.
HAVE SOMEONE IN MIND? NOMINATE BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

FROM LAST WEEK'S MEETING - 07 FEBRUARY 2017

Scribe: Ray Milton

Sergeant Bill in the Chair.

Malcolm Daviess spoke briefly of the achievements of Roger Federer and proposed a toast to that champion tennis player.

President Bruce welcomed visiting Rotarian Adrian Crowe, our guest speaker Emma and Honorary members Ian & Uwe.

The President's weekly report covered the upcoming Sister Club visit to Kasaoka and developments in regard to the Scooter Project including likely extension to Hope Island.

Neil Jones gave a brief report on the Sister Club visit to Tauranga. He and Bill Rex will provide a full presentation next week.

Emma & Uwe acted as bunyips. President Bruce won the raffle & David O'Dwyer won Heads & Tails.

Kevin O'Brien was the lucky third winner and received an Xmas cake.

President Bruce introduced guest speaker Emma McTaggart to those present.

Emma who is 14 years of age has been nominated as a Youth Ambassador for Australia.

There will be four Youth Ambassador’s whose role it will be to lobby politician’s on issues affecting youth.

If accepted Emma will visit the federal Parliament and attend a Youth Summit

This will give her an excellent opportunity to raise the issues that are of interest to her and include:

-Asylum seekers

-The fact that there are some 60 million displaced people worldwide. 50% of these are children

-There are 150 million children suffering throughout the world

-Aboriginal and Torres Straight children are disadvantaged

Emma would like to see Australian aid support children everywhere.

Children’s rights need to be acted on.

Emma thanked the club for the support given to her in assisting with the Christmas hampers she put together for the homeless.

Emma answered a number of questions from the floor which was followed by acclamation for her address

The Meeting in Pictures

President Bruce & Sergeant Bill PE Alain calling for volunteers

Update on Keith Hawton Bunyips Emma & Uwe Grahame's new dress standard

Emma with the three winners for the night - winners are grinners

Guest Speaker Emma McTaggart President Bruce extends thanks to Emma

WEEKLY LAUGHS

The president of a big bank fell off a seagoing yacht.
While his friends frantically sought a life preserver, a sailor shouted, "Hey, can you float alone?"
"Of course I can," gasped the floundering banker, "but this is a hell of a time to talk business."
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Two fellows stopped into an English pub for a drink. They called the proprietor over and asked him to settle an argument.
"Are there two pints in a quart or four?" asked one.
"There be two pints in a quart," confirmed the proprietor.
They moved back along the bar and soon the barmaid asked for their order.
"Two pints please, miss, and the bartender offered to buy them for us."
The barmaid doubted that her boss would be so generous, so one of the fellows called out to the proprietor at the other end of the bar, "You did say two pints, didn't you?"
"That's right," he called back, "two pints."
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Murphy showed up at Mass one Sunday and the priest almost fell down when he saw him. He'd never been to church in his life. After Mass, the priest caught up with him and said, "Murphy, I am so glad ya decided to come to Mass. What made ya come?"
Murphy said, "I got to be honest with you Father, a while back, I misplaced me hat and I really, really love that hat. I know that McGlynn had a hat just like mine and I knew he came to church every Sunday. I also knew that he had to take off his hat during Mass and figured he would leave it in the back of church. So, I was going to leave after Communion and steal McGlynn's hat."
The priest said, "Well, Murphy, I notice that ya didn't steal McGlynn's hat. What changed your mind?"
Murphy replied, "Well, after I heard your sermon on the Ten Commandments, I decided that I didn't need to steal McGlynn's hat after all."
With a tear in his eye the priest gave Murphy a big smile and said; "After I talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' ya decided you would rather do without your hat than burn in Hell?"
Murphy slowly shook his head. "No, Father, after ya talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery'.....
I remembered where I left me hat."
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Q: What did the dryer say to the washer?
A: Let's go for a spin.

Q: Who earns a living driving customers away?
A: A taxi driver.

Q: Why is sleeping a top-secret activity?
A: Because you are under cover!

Q: What do politicians and diapers have in common?
A: Both should be changed regularly, and both for the same reason.

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