Meeting of 22 December 2009

Slideshow of Photos - July 2008-December 2009

2010 Float
Follow the Rotary Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on
1 January 2010
Website: http://www.rotaryfloat.org/index.htm
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District Conference:
16th, 17th and 18th April 2010 at Ex-services Club,
Wharf Street, South Grafton.
REGISTER AND PAY BEFORE 31 DECEMBER 2009
TO RECEIVE YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF
$20 PER PERSON
Registration Form

You are guaranteed a weekend of building bridges of
friendship, fellowship, education and FUN.
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Gold Coast Blaze v Melbourne Tigers

Joey Wright, Head Coach of Gold Coast Blaze will be guest speaker
on Wed 20 January, at the Hope Island Rotary Breakfast
Meeting, at the Fireside Restaurant, Hyatt Hotel, Sanctuary Cove
at 7am -- 8.30am - Members are invited to hear the story before the
big match on the 30th January. NUMBERS FOR CATERING -
PLEASE RSVP NO LATER THAN MONDAY 18TH JANUARY
TO rotarnet.com.au/parkwood

Basketball Match to assist Polio Appeal:

The District goes to Blazes on 30 January

GC Blaze v Melbourne Tigers Brochure

Induction of Mark Twyford as a member of the Club:
President John inducted Mark into membership of the club
in the presence of Tanya and daughter, Maggie. Mark will head
up the Gold Coast bike ride committee and will serve on the
Service Projects Committee under the chairmanship of Ken
Bonython. Members extended a warm welcome to Mark
and his family into the fellowship of Rotary.

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“Blessed is the season that engages the
whole world in a conspiracy of love,
kindness and generosity”

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Celebrate the Family
By Frank Deaver
Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa, Alabama USA

(The above editorial was published in the December edition of
the ROTI Breadbasket)

Next Meeting:
Christmas Dinner, Tuesday 22 December: This will be held at
Darcys Restaurant and Bar, Marine Precinct, Ephraim Island, Paradise Point at 6.00 for 6.30pm on Tuesday, 22 December, 2009. This is a partners night. Bookings have been made through President John and he may be contacted on - ph 5500 6081 or email: john@tunnicliff.net

Roster - Bunnings BBQ 500 Olsen Avenue: next Saturday, 19 December:
7.30 – 11.30am – Paul O’Neill, Harry Grace, John Tunnicliff, Mike and Kay Bottomley and Ken Bonython.
Noon – 4pm – Ron Wilson, Mark Twyford, David and Will Rolle and
Ken Bonython

Calendar:
Forthcoming events – District 9640
Dec 29 and Jan 5 – There will be no meetings on these dates
Jan 12 – President John reports on trip to Cambodia with supporting
remarks by Margaret Grummitt
Jan 18 – 24 - International Assembly
Jan 19 – Rotary education night
Jan 20 - Joey Wright, Head Coach of GC Blaze is Guest Speaker at Hope Island Breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel, Sanctuary Cove at 7am
Jan 21 to Jan 24 - Rotary Antiques Fair at Conrad Jupiters Broadbeach
Jan 26 – Australia Day - Meeting as Aussie BBQ breakfast at Sails
commencing 8am

Jan 30 – Blaze v Melbourne Tigers Basketball to support PolioPlus
Jan 30 - Feb 5 - RYLA 2010
Feb 21 – 27 - Rotary Week/End of Polio celebration
Mar 24 – QLD Bald and Beautiful Day at Sharks
   http://www.baldandbeautiful.org.au/
Apr 16 to 18 – District Conference at Grafton    Registration form
Apr 25 to 30 - Council on Legislation at Chicago USA     Proposed Legisation
Jun 20 to 23 - 2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada
Jul 24 - 25 - National Membership Conference in Canberra

Tanya, Mark and Maggie Twyford with President John at the meeting on 15 December

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International Assembly 18 to 24 January:
Best wishes to DGE John Randel and Sue who will attend the International
Assembly in San Diego, California, from 18 to 24 January

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President John with Belinda and PP David Rolle

Announcements:
Meeting on Australia Day, 26 January:
The meeting on this date will take the form of an Aussie BBQ at Sails, 1 Marina Ct,
Hollywell starting at 8am

Entertainment Books: These are good value if fully utilised for discounts offered.
President John reports that ten books are on order and will be available at $55 each.

Attendance Officer: PP Mark Kent has volunteered to act in this office during
the absence of Klaus Gross on leave.

Meeting held on 15 December:
Annual General Meeting: The AGM was convened in conjunction with the weekly
meeting. The Accounts and Auditor’s Report for the year to 30 June 2009 were
presented and accepted. As there were no nominations for the office of President
it was decided to defer the election of Club officers for the 2010/2011 year.
The club recorded thanks to Sharen Thornton of RIMCO and David Sidhu for
their assistance with accounting work and the audit respectively.

Attendance: Ken B, Mike and Kay, Harry and Kae, Margaret G, Mark Kent,
Brian Knowles, Paul, Bill and Fay, David, Will and Belinda Rolle,
Sharen Thornton (RIMCO), John S, Ken and Betty, Doug Thomas and guest
Doug Mather, Mark, Tanya and Maggie Twyford and Ron W.

Sgt.-at- Arms: Mike Bottomley ably filled this role assisted by Kay. His fines
included a romantic explanation by Ken B and recognition of birthdays
of Past Presidents:Mike and Hon member Peter Richards on 14 Dec; David R
on the 15^th and Mark K on the 18^th

Heads and Tails: David Rolle
Number Off: Ron Wilson
Raffle: Ken Smith who drew two of spades

The RIMCO ROTATOR:
This was a unique occasion when the club was able to celebrate with a member the successful launch of a new product on the international market. PP David Rolle (Managing Director of RIMCO) and daughter, Belinda (International Promotions Manager), had erected in the meeting location portable displays fresh from a trade show in Chicago. These provided an excellent explanation of the RIMCO Rotator which was outlined in greater detail with a colour brochure prepared and distributed by Belinda. Also as detailed in the website:
Rimco Rotator – your steel material handling solution!

As guest speaker, David, pointed out that the RIMCO Rotator improved productivity as well as worker safety. David and Belinda have made two trips to the USA in recent months to promote the equipment.

At the Chicago trade show they had 140 enquiries from USA, Canadian and South American businesses and an order was received for 10 pairs of machines. Patents have been registered in most major countries.
After a series of questions by members and explanations by David , a vote of thanks to David and Belinda was proposed by President John and enthusiastically endorsed by all present.

2010 WILL BE A BUSY YEAR FOR THE CLUB:

President John Tunnicliff seeks our full co-operation and support for the three major projects planned for next year:

1.     1. The Gold Coast Bike ride chaired by new member, Mark Twyford

2.       PDG Ken Smith is working hard on the Car Show

3.       PP Mark Kent and his committee for the
Bald and Beautiful Day for 24 March

ShelterBox Australia - May the Peace of Christmas be with you all

Best wishes for a joyous Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year