Next week
So far we are Guest speaker –less so perhaps we can have a brainstorming session on where we want to go with the future of the club, so everyone can have a say.. Ideas please.
This week
We have Damien McConnell from Mindstore Australia visiting us again, he has been before and is always welcome as he tries to get us to think differently about our work/life/Rotary balance.
Last week
(From Jacq’s notes..)
We all enjoyed listening to Chris and his past experiences with Ground Hogs and his future, thanks to Rotary (sorry had to plug us again!) with Thiess. As Chris mentioned, his visa 457 has been approved which allows him temporary residency until Thiess complete the process and put him forward for permanent residency. Ann and Chris have been house hunting as they will have to leave us (and the shoebox flat they are currently staying in!) and move to North Lakes, Brisbane very soon – we wish them both luck and success in the future.
Congratulations to Doug for the fantastic Salvo fund raising he organised for Red Shield Day last Sunday over $1300 from our club – Ken should wear his combo gear again next year as he received a single donation of $50 (think it was from a woman….) – a big thankyou to Eva, Ken, Jacq, Catherine & David and of course Doug for volunteering their time.
Julie mentioned the Cancer Council Race Day 20 Aug $60 she is organizing, contact Julie for more information
The club decided at this morning’s meeting to donate $200 to the legacy fund set up for the young policeman, Damian Leeming, who was shot earlier this week and whose life support machine has now been turned off leaving a very young family. Michael Hart and Jacq went to the CID building in Burleigh to deliver the cheque and we also donated our own money for some of the ribbons. Apparently Snr Cnble Leeming used to work at the Palm Beach station a few years ago so they personally knew of him.
Visitors: Andrew from Broadwater Club
Apologies
Meredith ,Derrick, Anthony Z, Anthony T, Karen, Colin B
Exempt from apologies: Alan Still, Geoff Dubois
Approved Leave of Absences: Meredith Graham
Funds Donated
Last month the Board agreed to pay for some rubber matting to be installed in a Dept of Housing home for 2 young disabled men, Justin & Ash, and it all went through this week. We have been invited to go and meet the recipients at some stage and help them set up the matting, so keep an eye out for further details.
STOP PRESS!
Gold Coast Marathon is looking for Volunteers for 3rd July 2011 to help out with the race day, they need 26 volunteers, and they will pay $1000 to the club if we can help. Yet to find out further details but it maybe a very easy way to raise some money…. Please keep the date free (after the Changeover)
Board Meeting
The meeting is next WEDNESDAY night – 15th June – please let Ken know of any Agenda items. To be held at the Burleigh Surf Club from 6.30pm.
Club Financials
As of the 18th May 2011 our accounts are as follows (details from Catherine)
- Club Accounts
- Service Accounts
- Will Emerton
So after all accounts are settled from the Carols, we are looking pretty healthy at the moment, so great work Catherine!
Vocational Visit for Rotarians, partners, friends
The visit to the Burleigh Brewing Company has been put on hold until they get back to us and the Tugun Desalination Plant has been recommended as a possible visit site by other clubs
General Items
- Photos and Talking Points are being added to the website, so if you have anything you would like to add to the site please do so. The website is www.burleighrotary.org.au
- We also have a CLUB mobile number that David Ungar manages , it’s 0437 768 124 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0437 768 124 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
There is now a dedicated area to view MAKEUPS in our region/district so please have a look if you need to do another visit to a local club.
Changeover Dinner
The changeover dinner has been marked down for 2nd July 2011 to be held Saturday night at Burleigh Heads Surf Club. Morgan and Anthony are in the process of getting things organized so more details to follow
Guest Speakers
Please pass on ANY interesting Guest speaker names or topics to Anthony Z, as he will have need of them very soon!
HISTORY OF THE CLUB
Once a month, PDG Alan Still is going to write an article for our history to be included in the Talking Points. I thank Alan for his contribution and dedication and the article themselves.
PROJECTS
PR: Sun Announcements – Any projects or applicable dates for events should be forwarded to Anthony or Morgan to send to Bob Robertson to put into the Rotary Round-up section in the Sun Newspaper.
Membership
Don’t be afraid to ask someone if they would like to attend a breakfast meeting, remember, their FIRST breakfast is covered by the club. The more members we have the less work for everyone else, and we increase our networks
Attendance:
If you miss a meeting you can make up by attending a meeting of any other Rotary club or coming to Board meetings or an event organised by a Rotary club.
Club & Partner’s & Kid’s Name Badges:
These are obtained from Ray Wilson & (Trudy), Gold Coast Trophies Direct, Unit 15, 99 West Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads ( just past the BP Service station on Lower West Burleigh Rd) .
Ph: 07 55 08 2500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07 55 08 2500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. If you need new badges or extra badges – drop in and order them or email them at info@goldcoasttrophies.com.au and attention it to Ray.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
15th June - Board meeting Burleigh Surf Club
Saturday 25th June – David De Vito Concert : Tickets $49 (show only); $100 (dinner and show). If you are interested in going please let me know and I will arrange for tickets.
Saturday 2nd July – Changeover Dinner at Burleigh Surf Club – Price to be confirmed
Sunday 3rd July – District Changeover Lunch, Southport Sailing Club
Saturday 20 August – Daffodil Day Tickets $60 (details attached)
YIR (Yours in Rotary)
Anthony Zirilli
President
