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Fellow Rotarians and Friends.
 
Twenty four members and guests attended our meeting last Tuesday night to hear the Pentecost update from PP Dr Graham Sivyer. The project exemplifies what Rotary is about.  When completed it will make such a difference to the quality of life for so many Vanuatuans.  It’s wonderful that our club has partnered with Surfers Sunrise and Gold Coast to deliver the hospital project, a true legacy for years to come.  Be very proud Dr Graham!
 
It was lovely to see Edwina Hutchison and potential member Luella Smith along as well.  Luella has a wealth of fundraising and board skills and I look forward to inducting her in the coming weeks.
 
This Saturday at their Arundel Shed as you know, Rotary Surfers Sunrise is celebrating the completion and shipping of their 10,000th Wheelchair on Saturday 14th November. It would be great if there was a good turnout from members where the Vanuatu X-Ray Unit (which Broadbeach has contributed significant funds) is currently under construction. It will be a big day promoting Rotary.  Bunnings have donated vouchers to be used as the raffle prize.
 
PP and Scooter Chair Harold Busch updated the club on the management of the program and update on the management structure.  Thank you to all involved in ensuring the ongoing viability of the clubs flagship project.  The program structure risk mitigates the project, future proofing its viability. 
 
I am attending the 9640 AGM this Sunday via Zoom.  It must be the AGM season, as ours is next Tuesday.  Some members advised they had not received the notice and papers by email.  It has been sent three times via ClubRunner.  If you haven’t, please check your spam folders. PP Neil Jones will chair the AGM, thank you Neil.  Following the AGM, we’ll have a club assembly just to check where things are at, including an update on the finances.
 
The planning for the Christmas function is progressing nicely, thank you to Robyn for managing what is sure to be a wonderful evening. The cost will be $25 per person, please RSVP early when requested.
 
Our donation to Polio Plus is over $1300, inclusive of the movie night profits.  A great contribution. November is Foundation Month with the Hub function on 1 December profits going to that cause. Appreciation to Foundation Directors Nayer and Nasser who have managed the cake and puddings orders. 
 
Yours in Rotary
 
Les
 
FINANCE REPORT - Noel Phingsthorne
 
Meeting            10 November 2020     
Fines $57.50  Sausage Sizzle  $
Copper Pot     $21.35   No Car Boot Sale until further notice                        $
       
TOTAL $78.85      TOTAL $          
 
 
SECRETARY REPORT - Neil Baldwin
 
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                Secretary Neil is still away 
     Last seen entering the  Bundaberg Rum Distillery       
 
ALMONER'S REPORT - Bob Jordan
Spoke to both Ian and Gay on Thursday. GAY is progressing well and walking by herself and Ian  is progressing with his treatment but said he is gradually improving.
 
 
 
ATTENDANCE REPORT 10 NOVEMBER 2020
 
22 Broadbeach Members  
  
Visiting Rotarian                                                                                                                 
  
Guest Speaker 
  2 Member's Guests: Edwina Hutchison and Luella Smith
24 Total Attendance 
 
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17th November at Mermaid Waters Hotel 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Club's Annual General Meeting
 
MEETING DUTY ROSTER.
 
Tuesday 17 November  2020
Sergeant:  Bill Rex
Door:         Peter Dimond & Yong Chua
Toast;        Noel Phingsthorne
Scribe:      Nasser Kaviana
 
Tuesday 24 November  2020
Sergeant:  Bill Rex
Door:         Peter Dimond & Yong Chua
Toast;        Brian Pearson
Scribe:      Andrew McTaggart
 
NB: If unable to fulfill rostered duty please advise Ray Milton who will arrange a replacement.
 
Sausage Sizzles
We have two upcoming sausage sizzles on Saturday 21 November and Saturday 12 December.
10 volunteers required on each day - rosters are live on the club website so please add your name if available or in need contact Ray Milton direct (0418 753 423)
 
 
Executives & Directors
President
Les Bulluss
 
Immediate Past President
Graham Sivyer
 
President Elect
Nigel Hyland OAM
 
Vice President
Alain Charles
 
Secretary
Neil Baldwin
 
Treasurer
Noel Phingsthorne
 
Director - Admin
Ray Milton
 
Director - Service
Harold Busch
 
Director - Membership and Public Relations
Nigel Hyland OAM
 
Director - Youth Services
Andrew McTaggart
 
Co - Director - Rotary Foundation
Nasser Kaviani
 
Co - Director - Rotary Foundation
Nayer Kaviani
 
Webmaster
Jim Hawkins
 
Upcoming Events
Annual General Meeting/Club Forum 17 November
Quality Hotel
Nov 17, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Update on Merrimac High School Robotics Project
Quality Hotel
Nov 24, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting at the Hub
Broadbeach Rotary Hub
Dec 01, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
A refresh re our Probus Club - Miami Combined
Quality Hotel
Dec 08, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Xmas Party
Surfers Paradise Golf Club
Dec 15, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Spouse Birthdays
Margaret
November 10
 
June
November 15
 
Anniversaries
Ray Milton
June
November 15
 
John Curr
Pat Curr
November 16
 
Join Date
Harold Busch
November 1, 1969
51 years
 
Paul Taylor
November 20, 2012
8 years
 
ClubRunner Mobile
 
 
Rotary International     
Rotary Information Weekly.
 
 
SILVER CIRCLE
Two draws this week. First drawn was number 22 - Bruce Kuhn who was not present so has $50 to collect when next in attendance.
 
The second number drawn was 6 and your bulletin editor was happy to collect his $50 prize.
  
  
 Scooter Project
Welcome to the Scooter Program  - Timothy Willis of Southport
 
THANK YOU WALLABY PEST CONTROL
 
   
 
Wallaby Pest Control has recently provided a full pest control service at the Hub at no cost to the club and members seeking any of the services listed on its advertising pamphlet are encouraged to give them a call.
 
 
 
FROM OUR LAST MEETING TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2020

Scribe: Andrew McTaggart
 
Sergeant : Billy Rex
Toast : Noel Phingsthorne
Noel`s toast to Two amazing sporting teams of 2020 Melbourne storm and Richmond tigers
President Les Bulluss welcomes:
                 Members and guests of Broadbeach Rotary Club
                 Guests Luella Smith and Edwina Hutchison
Les started the night, with a minute's silence for Remembrance Day on 11/11/2020
Les mentioned to all that this Saturday is the Surfers Sunrise celebration and Broadbeach will be holding the raffle on the day. Saturday morning at Arundel Men`s  Shed if anyone can help and everyone is welcome to attend. With thanks to Robyn Brown this years Christmas party will at Surfers Paradise golf Club on the 15th December. Next Tuesday will  be our AGM and every member is invited to  attend. Last meeting's BBQ and raffle at the hub raised over $1300 and funds will be donated to polio plus. Les thanked Harold and Ray for their hard work with the scooter program. Also thanked Neil jones for his hard work on the grant applications.                  
Sergeant’s session:
Billy Rex did another fine job emptying the pockets of our members. All members without badges and the normal checked shirts all had to pay .Bill Waller also had to pay up big for arriving for dinner last Tuesday night as all other members were still out celebrating after the Melbourne Cup.
Heads and tails: Harold Busch
Raffle: Neil Jones
Silver Circle: Number 22 Bruce Kuhn and Number 6 Neil jones
 
Harold Busch and Ray Milton presented to the club an update for the scooter program.
Harold thank all members that have been involved with the program since the beginning of the  project in 1994. Special thanks to John Monks and john Curr for all their hard work. The board has approved for the number of scooters to be increased from 50 to 65. Ian will repair all work on the scooters and a team of minders will assist the current pick up teams to maintain all scooters. Rock will be keeping an up to date spreadsheet on all scooters. Moving forward a grant application has been made to purchase a new Hyundai Iload to assist with moving the scooters.
 
Graham Sivyer presented an update on Pentecost Island project
The flat pack ,building and painting is currently under way at Arundel men`shed and special thanks to all that have helped ,including Burleigh rotartac club and Gold coast Uni Hospital. Donations of roof trussels ,timber, fuel and cranes have all been supplied by local Gold Coast business. Also a Gold Coast nursing home donated 28 beds and Gold Coast Uni hospital over $60,000 worth of medical equipment.
 
The Meeting in Pictures
 
   
         Sergeant Bill                        President Les            Noel toasts Storm & Tigers
   
               Harold & Ray presented an update on the Club's Scooter Project
  
              Neil won the raffle                               Harold won Heads & Tails
  
  Guest Speaker Graham             President Les thanks Graham for his presentation
  
             President Les and Graham with Pentecost Island in the background
 
 
WEEKLY LAUGHS

Went to a restaurant last night , was asked if I wouldn’t mind waiting for a while , I said that’s ok , he said would I start with tables 15 and 17…
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I like the word "indolence." It makes my laziness seem classy.

These days the only thing I take seriously in the newspapers are fish and chips. And even that I take with pinch of salt.

Of all the things life has given me...  I would like to return 20 kgs…

My old man used to say: “The first rule of theatre is to always leave them wanting more.”    Lovely bloke – terrible anaesthetist.
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Q: What's a bee's favorite song?
A: Stinging in the Rain.

Q: What animals are on legal documents?
A: Seals!

Q: What is it that even the most careful person overlooks?
A: Their nose!

Q: What does the richest person in the world make for dinner every night?
A: Reservations.

 
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" The best cure for sea sickness, is to sit under a tree" 

 
Spike Milligan.  
 
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