HELLO FROM THE STAND-IN PRESIDENT’S DESK!
Good morning fellow Rotarians and friends – you may have noticed that our great leader Morgan was absent this morning and I chaired the meeting for him. I believe I scored a sanctimonious 7 from Geoff and Alan – still this is probably more than I scored during my year as President so hey I’m cool about that and thanks for acting Sergeant Geoff! Sorry to the guys I had coffee with afterwards – too much caffeine = non-stop talk!
I would like to congratulate Graeme Jackson who was inducted into our club last week – great to have you on board Graeme. We had a visit from District 9640 Assistant District Governor John Tunnicliff and our second and last visit (for now as we know he’ll be back!!) from Peter Schutz who gave us a briefing on what events and projects his club runs in Limerick, Ireland.
To see all the children enjoying each other’s company at their own table was great – Anthony T doesn’t have enough with 3 of his own and brought along a friend too! Well done to the parents as all the children were very well behaved. Lulu of course sits with the “big folk” now.
Guest Speaker (Karen)
Peter Schutz told of how his club placed a Shelterbox in the town for donations to Haiti and they raised a staggering € 25,000 and their “Memory Christmas Tree” is a great idea which Rev Colin would like assistance to implement if not for this Christmas for Easter. This project allows people to add a tag to the tree in memory of their loved one and then at Christmas all the tags are blessed in Church – a donation is made to place the tag on the tree – though it is not necessary. What a wonderful idea – could see that working in Stocklands perhaps? We wish Peter a lovely stay and safe trip home. It was also wonderful to hear that the whole of Ireland is one district – Rotary truly is a uniting force. Karen is compiling a list of speakers, if you would like to present “your life as you dare tell it” please contact Karen.
Secretary’s Desk (Ken)
Miami High School have their presentation evening on 14th November – if anyone could attend please liaise with Ken. Thanks to Ken for putting info on the Club’s facebook page and congratulations on his CPR rego plate – still trying to think of a “cute” meaning of that acronym…..
Caningeraba State School were nominated for an award in the special needs department for Australia Day thanks to the extensive efforts of Bren – but unfortunately have not succeeded as apparently there were many schools very worthy of the award – thanks Bren for all the work you did on this.
Youth Desk (Meredith)
RYLA places are open for taking if anyone has an under 29 year old employee they would like to send. Liaise with Meredith please. ADG John Tunncliff mentioned this morning that there are willing applicants within the district if we don’t secure our own from Burleigh.
Club Financials (David)
All in order!
Other Club News
Jo (who recently become a new member too) – our events coordinator is doing a fabulous job on the forthcoming Business Buddies night set for Thursday 17th November. If you have any business associates/possible new members/prizes to donate – please let Jo or Karen know. If you are free to help set up the event can you liaise with Jo or Karen. Thanks girls.
Russell – wow what a huge effort for Donations in Kind (DIK). Russell received an 11kg package of stamps from Yamba which he managed to sell with others he had to raise a massive $1,000. Russell also informed us of a further $450 which he hopes to secure for DIK too. Nothing stops you Russell and we hope your head heals soon (really should have a word with Gillian!). Great work.
Julie – selling Christmas Tree badges to raise funds to purchase gifts for children in hospital this year. Julie is looking for helpers to wrap parcels and donations of gifts. Please liaise with Julie on this.
Anthony T – has a BBQ scheduled for December – date to be announced plus he has contacted Masters to secure any dates going – well done for that Mr T!
Colin – will be holding the annual Christmas Day Lunch for anyone spending Christmas alone – he is expecting around 120 and would love to hear from anyone who is free to help out either before or on the day (sorry I am away freezing in blighty land). Contact Colin if you can help out.
Jac (me) – will be hosting an “après wedding” celebration for Chris and Ann (ex GSE visitor) for some time in January 2012. Let’s have another BYO BBQ – raffle donations welcome – including paintings (but not from Morgan or Geoff!). Date to be set – it will probably be Sunday 22 January so try to keep that date free and remember last time we all went swimming so go easy on the Christmas pudding portions this year (hee hee!).
Burleigh Heads Surf Club Membership Cards – David and Nic are in discussion to get these given out to all members asap.
T-Shirts – Screen Printed (yellow on navy) Navy Blue Polos I will be ordering the following:
Colin x 4, Graeme x 1, Eva x 1 – cost is around $22. I will endeavor to get embroidered ones done too but I know they will cost more. Please let me know if you need one.
Michael has a couple of events planned to support his crazy and brave notion to stay in local politics one being a golf day soon – if you need information please contact Michael.
Board Meeting
The next Board meeting will be on Tuesday 8th November at 6.30 Burleigh Surf Club – anyone is welcome to attend a board meeting, but cannot vote unless they are on the Board of Directors.
General Items
- The website is finished so please have a look and add your comments to myself or David Ungar. Photos and Talking Points are also being added, 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
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.
PROJECTS
Carols 2011 Update
Coming soon from Morgan.
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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.
Vocational Visit for Rotarians, partners, friends
Is the proposed visit to the brewery taking place?
The visit to the Burleigh Brewing Company was put on hold last year – any news Mr President?
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 Gold Coast Trophies Direct, Unit 15, 99 West Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads ( just past the BP Service station on Lower West Burleigh Rd) – now under new ownership.
Ph: 07 55 08 2500. If you need new badges or extra badges – drop in and order them or email them at info@goldcoasttrophies.com.au .
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Tuesday 8 November - Board meeting Burleigh Surf Club 6.30pm
Sunday 11 December - Carols with the Bears
Christmas Day - lunch at the Church – helpers required
22nd Jan 2012 - Après wedding day celebration BYO BBQ & social gathering
at Jac’s.
YIR (Yours in Rotary)
Jacqueline Plaice (Ps thanks to AZ for the easy to follow format of today’s notes and all the emails he sends around!)
