Scribe: Neil Jones
Sergeant Russ Hutchison opened proceedings and introduced President Alain to acclamation.
President Alain welcomed members and Honorary Member Uwe and asked PE Pauline to propose the toast for the evening.
Pauline proposed the toast to Past President Bruce who was then presented with the Club's certificate of Thanks for his service as President for 2016-2017.
Noel Hodges outlined details of our Kasaoka student's upcoming sojourn on the Gold Coast indicating a host was required for the final week of her visit.
Malcolm mentioned a special sizzle at Bunnings Q Centre had been successful and a Sunday Sizzle at Southport is confirmed for 29 July.
Ray Milton advised members that the 14th Annual Police Awards were set for 17 October at Southport Golf Club at cost of $55 per person. The awards would be launched to the public in the week ahead and pamphlets were made available for display in workplaces, etc.
Peter Dimon advised that annual subs were set at $300 with a 5% discount applying if paid in full by 31 July. Invoices were emailed to members today.
In conducting the Sergeant's session, Russ advised that Ian Cowen had been having a few health related issues since the accident last week but slowly recovering. Russ also advised that he would be Sergeant for the first meeting each month with a deputy in place for the remaining meetings each month. For July Les Bulluss will be deputy. Russ then set the scene by emptying the pockets of most members present.
Bunyips were Rob Domican & Bill Waller.
Bob Jordan won the raffle and Neil Baldwin Heads & Tails.
President Alain then took the chair for his first Club Assembly asking members for input on changes to the club meeting format. Those present were comfortable with the current format and no changes were proposed.
Administration Manger Bob covered requirements for meeting registration and offered to attend to registration for anyone who requests that he do so on the proviso that they advise him by the Monday preceding any meeting they would not be able to attend. Bob will advise by email the menu and meeting room prior to each meeting. Parking process at the hotel will remain unchanged for this Rotary year. Rosters for the door attendants, toast, sergeant scribe and personal anecdotes will be published in the Rotarlight for the month ahead. Door attendant one will be rostered for the full month with the second attendant changing weekly. The personal anecdotes are to be emailed to Neil Jones by the Friday after the meeting for inclusion in the Rotarlight to issue that Sunday. Bob also advised that the list of eligible members for excused attendance under the Rule of 85 is being updated.
Alain then led discussion on fund raising rosters and expressed his personal request that all members volunteer for at least two sessions on the sausage sizzle, Carrara Book shop or Car boot sale during the course of the year. Neil Jones pointed out that undertaking a session at the book shop was something members could do with their partner and was an ideal way to visit the market and also borrow a few books which could be returned the next time they are rostered.
John Monks reported on the Scooter Project advising we currently have 57 scooters allocated with 6 of those likely to transfer to Hope Island. One recipient has two scooters so our number of recipients will then be right on the previously approved cap of fifty. John has completed an age analysis of the fleet which will be presented to the Board shortly with recommendations to work towards achieving and maintaining fleet age of less than ten years.
John also mentioned the lights at the Hub would be replaced shortly and the AAIC furniture and equipment was due to be relocated from the Hub this week.
Alain closed the meeting right on schedule at 8.00pm.
The Week in Pictures
Sergeant Russ President Alain Pauline Proposes Toast
Thank you Past President Bruce Certificate produced by late John Harding
Bob won the Raffle Neil won Heads & Tails
Ray, Malcolm, John, Peter, Noel & Bob all spoke on the occasion of Alain's first Club Assembly
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