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Fellow Rotarians & Friends 
 
What a great trial night we all had at the Gold Coast Tavern. An enjoyable evening of fellowship and nice to see so many partners attend. Everyone enjoyed the meals, and it was nice to choose off the menu.
Our next meeting will be at the Mermaid Waters Hotel on Tuesday 9th with our guest speaker Rod Peston.  Just a reminder we still need volunteers for the BBQ at Bunnings on  Friday 19th August, so if you can assist please register via the website. Don’t forget no meeting next week
 
Cheers
 
Andrew
 
FINANCE REPORT - Neil Jones
 
Meeting   26 July 2022     
Fines $59.00    
Copper Pot     $11.65    
           
TOTAL $70.65            
 
All annual membership fees have now been paid - thank you to all members for your prompt payment which allows the club to pay our dues to RI, RDU and District as the invoices are received.
 
SECRETARY REPORT - Neil Baldwin
Notes from Board Meeting of 26 July 2022
Tentative Date for Club's 50th Birthday Anniversary either 18 or 19 November at a venue to be finalised
Vote at next meeting (9 August) on possible change of Meeting Venue to Gold Coast Tavern 
Bunnings Sizzle on 19 August 
Golden Casket Fundraising program to be finalised
Sponsorship of 3 Teams from Benowa State High School in Literacy Project
Approval of John Curr to accord with the terms of the Rule of 85, (which means exemption from meeting attendance)
Sale of donated Electric Wheelchair
Meeting of 23 August to be held at The Hub with catering by Broadbeach members.
Possible Fundraising involving a Movie Night
 
Copy of these Minutes has been loaded to ClubRunner within the Organisation/Documents area
 
 
ATTENDANCE REPORT 19 JULY 2022
 
20 Broadbeach Members including Honorary Members Kevin O'Brien & Uwe Seifert
   
Visiting Rotarians:                                                                                      
   Guest Speaker: 
  4 Members Guests:Desley Daviess, Pam Hawkins, Edwina Hutchison and Denise Jordan
24 Total Attendance 
 
 
NEXT MEETING 
 
No Meeting Tuesday 2 August
 
Tuesday 9 August
Club Meeting at Mermaid Waters Hotel

Tonight, we welcome back one of our very favorite presenters - the fabulous Rod Preston.

Rod has entertained us a number of times over recent years.

His presentation tonight is titled  "Its In The Mail"

Partners welcome
 
DUTY ROSTER
 
Tuesday 9 August
Door:         Rock O'Keefe  
Sergeant:  Noel Hodges
Scribe:      Bob Jordan
 
 
SCOOTER PICKUP/DELIVERY
                
August 1st - 15th    Ray Milton & Martin Ingram
August 16th - 31st  Kevin O'Brien & Uwe Seifert
 
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Our first sizzle this Rotary Year will be held on Friday 19 August
Volunteers required - please add your ame to the roster on the website
 
 
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Vice President
 
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Upcoming Events
No Meeting on Tue 2nd August
Aug 02, 2022
 
Special Guest - Rod Preston
Mermaid Waters Hotel
Aug 09, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Visit by PDG Ross Smith
Aug 16, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Meeting at The Hub
The Hub
Aug 23, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Social Night
To be Advised
Aug 30, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting 13 September 2022
To be Advised
Sep 13, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Visit by District Governor Karen Thomas
The Hub
Sep 20, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting 27 September 2022
Sep 27, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Alex Jorden
August 1
 
Harold Busch
August 4
 
Neil Jones
August 12
 
Kevin O'Brien
August 27
 
Spouse Birthdays
Agnes
August 30
 
Anniversaries
Andrew McTaggart
Narelle mcTaggart
August 15
 
Noel Hodges
Kay Hodges
August 23
 
Kevin O'Brien
Jeanette O'Brien
August 27
 
Join Date
Kevin O'Brien
August 27, 1986
36 years
 
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Rotary International     
Rotary Information Weekly
 
Rotary Fellowships amplify Ukrainian relief efforts
In November 2021, a new chapter of the International Fellowships of Flying Rotarians was chartered in Lviv, Ukraine. Within months, war broke out with Russia and the new friendships became critical connections for support and supplies. Rotary’s global network has sent millions of dollars’ worth of relief and medical supplies to help the people of Ukraine. Read how Rotary Fellowships, which bring together members who have a shared interest or hobby, have amplified the impact of these efforts.
 
 
Out Scooter Project Featured in July issue of Rotary Down Under
The July edition of Rotary Down under showcases District 9640 and our Scooter Project is featured on page 29.
The Malaria Vaccine Project of which Broadbeach is one of the sponsor clubs is also featured.
 
 
Fishy Business
Past members and Presidents of Broadbeach, Brian Pearson & Bill Waller,  have just returned from a very successful fishing trip to Townsville.
As a result Brian has caught the bug and has booked to go on a charter trip with Paradise Charters next Friday 5th August from 6am to 1pm. He invites anyone who wishes to join him to book with Paradise (easily found on line). He has been with them before citing a great boat and Skipper.
 
 
 
FROM OUR MEETING 26 JULY 2022

Scribe: Neil Jones
 
President Andrew was waiting upstairs at the Gold Coast Tavern to welcome us all as we arrived for a fellowship night to see what this venue has to offer.
 
Cec was also waiting to collect $5 from everyone to cover room fee and to provide menus so that everyone could choose, order and pay for their meal.
 
Members and guests quickly adapted to the new process and appreciated the very prompt and friendly  bar service.
 
Sergeant David called the meeting to order and introduced President Andrew who welcomed everyone advising that tonight was mostly about testing the venue and little in the way of formalities.
 
Meal service began and whilst some couldn't remember what they had ordered, everyone received their meal and gave them the thumbs up.
 
Sergeant David managed to extract more than loose change from those present.
 
Peter Tomlinson and Pam Hawkins were the winners of the raffle.
 
With a Board Meeting to follow, Andrew closed the meeting at 7.50pm 
 
The week in Pictures
 
  
                   President Andrew                                 Sergeant David
  
                          Two lucky door prizes tonight won by Peter and Pam
             Those in attendance seen here eagerly awaiting the meal service
 
 
WEEKLY LAUGHS
Some bad puns:

John Travolta tested negative for coronavirus last night.
Turns out it was just Saturday night fever.

Intelligence is like underwear. It is important that you have it,
but not necessary that you show it off.

Relationships are a lot like algebra.
Have you ever looked at your X and wondered Y?

A courtroom artist was arrested today for an unknown reason, details are sketchy.

Whatever you do, always give 100%, unless you're donating blood.

What did Snow White say when she came out of the photo booth?
Someday my prints will come.

A girl said she recognized me from her vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.

I've finally told my suitcases there will be no holiday this year.
Now I'm dealing with the emotional baggage.

If you're not supposed to eat at night, why is there a light bulb in the refrigerator?

Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
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Q: What happened to the butcher?
A: He backed into a meat cutter and got a little behind in his work.

Q: Which dark lord of the sith also plays country music?
A: Darth Brooks.

Q: What do you call jewelry lost on the golf course?
A: A diamond in the rough.

Q: Why did the student wear glasses in math class?
A: Because it helps to improve division
 
Selected Australian Trivia 
21. There are 1 million camels that roam wild in Australia’s deserts, the largest number of purebred camels in the world, they are exported to the Middle East.    
22. You can fly from Perth to Melbourne faster than you can fly from one end of Western Australia to the other.    
23. There are over 60 different types of kangaroos, and a baby kangaroo when born is only about 2 centimetres long.    
24. Aboriginal culture is the oldest on Earth –  it is estimated that the continent’s original inhabitants, the aboriginal people, have been in Australia for between 40,000-60,000 years.    
25. Australia has 19 World Heritage Listed sites.    
26. 91% of the country is covered by native vegetation.    
27. 33% of Australians were born in another country.    
28. Over 300 different languages and dialects are spoken in Australia including 45 Indigenous languages. In fact, 21% of Australians don’t speak English at home!     
29. WA is home to what is believed to be the oldest evidence of life on Earth – the Stromatolites.    
30. Australia is the only continent in the world without an active volcano.  
 
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