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  President: Paul O'Neill

 Secretary: Margaret Grummitt

Telephone: 0401610787

Address:  P.O. Box 99, Labrador, QLD 4215

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 24 November 2010     P.1               Page 2

November is Rotary Foundation Month

Volume 18  No. 20
Next Meeting: Wednesday 24 November 2010 at 6.45am for 7am:
The meeting of the club will be held at Norco Dairy Café  at the corner of Brisbane and Pine Ridge Roads, Arundel on Wednesday, 24 November 2010 at 6.45am for 7am.    Breakfast will be available from 6.45am.

Membership Meeting: Susan Tyrrell is seeking the support of members to invite prospective members to the meeting as guests of the Club. It will be an informal fun meeting but with the right degree of Club and Rotary information to capture the attention of our visitors.

 Important Notice: Members are reminded to contact, President Paul by noon on Tuesday  if unable to attend the above meeting or bringing guests.  – ph 0401 610 787 or email Paul at  pone3272@bigpond.net.au

Duty Roster for 24 November - Blue Team
Chairman: President Paul O'Neill          Registrations: Teresa Dawson
Badges and Welcome:  John Smith     Thanks to Susan and her helpers: Doug Thomas
Sgt-at-Arms: Allen Richards                  Toast to another Rotary Club:  Brian Knowles
 Click here for Club Information - Meeting Agenda & Notes for Guidance             Click here for Calendar
 
 

Meeting of 17 November 2010
Photo left to right: PRIT Brian Knowles AM; Susan Tyrrell (winner of the quiz excluding past RI Directors)Teresa Dawson, Chairperson for the meeting; and Doug Brown, District 9640 Rotary Foundation Committee Chairman.

Doug conducted a thought provoking quiz relating to The Rotary Foundation and our lack of knowledge of this important aspect of Rotary was very apparent when the top score was 10 out of 20.

The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. This and many other aspects of the Foundation both within this District and worldwide were highlighted during the quiz.
PP John Tunnicliff welcomed Doug as our guest and thanked him for his Rotary Foundation program.
 


Meeting of 17 November 2010:
Memorial Afternoon to honour and celebrate the life of Elsie Cummins: Margaret Grummitt announced that the Memorial Afternoon to honour and celebrate the life of Elsie Cummins will be held at the home of Gary Cummins, 388 San Fernando Drive, Worongary on Sunday 28 November commencing at 2 pm.  All members, present and past, and partners are invited to attend and Margaret requested that members bring a plate.  Some information concerning the life and service of Elsie may be found here.

Gary Cummins: Members were pleased to learn that Gary was returning home on the 17 November and that he was again able to drive himself about.

Informal Fellowship: Chairperson Teresa reminded members of the Afternoon Tea at Botanical Gardens Benowa next Sunday 21 November at 2.00 PM BYO chair food and beverage.  Numbers no later than Thursday 18th to Paul to allow for adequate shelter and tables to be arranged. 


Chairperson: Teresa Dawson occupied the chair as President Paul was unable to attend the meeting.
Attendance: There was an attendance of 15, with apologies from Mike Bottomley, Gary Cummins, Mark Kent, President Paul and Charmaine White.

 Toast to another Rotary Club: Susan proposed a toast to the Rotary Club of Gloucester, District 9650 NSW

Club Website: Teresa reported that the website review committee had met on 16 November and examined various designs and functions of other Rotary websites. It was proposed to upgrade with modern technology, including introduction of social networks. Teresa announced that Bill Pavey would be retiring as webmaster after twelve years of service in this role but he would remain as a member of the website group.

Bulletin in the form of BLOG: Starting from next week Susan will produce a weekly Blog which will be less formal than the previous bulletins but will be interactive with the website.

News from Ireland: Teresa announced that the following email message had been received from Charmaine:
 Yes I am having an invigorating time in Ireland - the wind was gale force today and reminded me of Tassie .
 It is all so old and driving at our own pace has been good all the people are friendly and helpful .
 We have been around the Dingle Peninsula today - very rugged and scenic and we have stayed in some lovely Band B.
On to Galway tomorrow,     So nice to know that the study is behind me and all is going well with Mel .
 She had a good report from doctors today - she still gets really tired.
 I have some great photos and am looking forward to catching up with you all when I get back to Australia

ROTARY IN NEW ZEALAND IS GEARING UP TO HOST YOU - THE HOME OF ROTARY NEW ZEALAND RUGBY HOSTING

 DISTRICT CONFERENCE
APRIL 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2011, YAMBA
Theme “Bringing the Country to the Coast”
 Registration form

RYLA APPLICATION DATE EXTENDED!!!!

Christmas Party: Our Christmas party will be at the home of Noel and Margaret Grummitt at 6.30pm on 18 December.

Assistant Governor Neil Thurlow: Teresa announced that Assistant Governor Neil would be attending our next meeting.

Gold Coast Blaze: Doug Brown drew attention the basketball match on 12 February to raise funds for the End Polio Challenge as well as a special movie screening on 23 February for the same purpose.

Sgt-at-Arms:  Sgt-at- Arms John Smith had a quick fine session but brags and comments brought a flurry of activity. Doug Thomas told us about the significance of his birthday on 6 February - The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed in the Bay of Islands on 6 February 1840;
Allen Richards told us of his daughter's 40th birthday and then Susan claimed she could be Allen's daughter as she had celebrated her 48th earlier this month; Ken Smith reported that he and Betty had five grandchildren with birthdays this month;  Doug Brown had attended his daughter's wedding at Byron Bay last week; Ron Wilson reported that he and Diane had celebrated their 40th anniversary last week and Teresa Dawson was excited with news of exchange visit to Canada for her daughter, Chloe.

Heads and Tails: Hilli was the winner this week

Raffle: The kitty is now $454. Ron Wilson had the right number but selected a seven of hearts.

Happy Birthdays: Birthday greetings to Jacqui on 21st and Allan Dawson on 22nd followed by celebrations for Margaret and Noel on 23rd and 26th respectively.
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NEW GENERATIONS

Youth Programs District 9640  -   2010/2011 
 
RYLA  29 Jan - 4 Feb 2011  
 Applications close 30 November

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Calendar:              District 9640 Calendar         Diary
Nov 21 Fellowship - High Tea in the Gardens at 2pm- Botanical Gardens, Benowa - BYO favourite to share with BYO thermos tea and coffee -
set up in Rotary Gazebo and two trestle tables with linen cloths.

Nov 24 Membership Breakfast

Nov 28  3pm  Memorial Afternoon to honour and celebrate the life of Elsie Cummins

Nov 30 Board Meeting and Bald and Beautiful Workshop at office of President Paul

Dec 7 RYTS 2010 Themed Rotary Night

Dec 18 Christmas Party at home of Noel and Margaret Grummitt at 6.30pm

Dec 22 and Dec 29 Dec - There will be no meetings of the club on these dates

Jan 5 2011 There will be no meeting of the club on this date

Jan 12 - This is the date of the first meeting for 2011

Feb 12 Gold Coast Blaze and D9640 join forces in fundraising for END POLIO NOW

Apr 1 to 3 District Conference at Yamba -  Registration form

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            HELP END POLIO (Please open link and watch video on full screen)
 

District Governor's Newsletter for November 

 Last Bulletin 

  Photo Gallery 2010/2011

Jocoes Journal   - Some humour to brighten the day - with thanks to PP Tom Telfer,  London, Ontario, Canada 

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