Weekly newsletter of Burleigh Heads Rotary. RI formalities

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1 MOB Burleigh Breaker Weekly newsletter of Burleigh Heads Rotary +Breakfast meetings 6.45am for 7am Surf Club, Burleigh Heads Cnr Gold Coast Hwy & Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads Guests, makeups and apologies We warmly welcome visiting Rotarians and guests to our weekly breakfast meetings. Please contact: Anthony: by 5pm Wednesday Guest speakers Find out more about our these on our website 16 June: Roz Irving, Days for Girls Plus Taylor Kane Ghost Nets School Presentation Jun 23, 2016 DAVID BAGULEY Can we reduce the cost of Rotary Membership? Jun 30, 2016 NO Club Meeting This date has been set aside for the Presidential Changeover on the 1st July Jul 07, 2016 PHIL BARHAM on The Greatest Gift RI formalities Meeting 21/2016: Thursday 9 June 2016 Rotary District 9640 RI International President: Ravi Ravindran District Governor: Anne Egan Rotary month: June - Fellowship Club Officers President: Jo Immediate Past President: David President Elect: Catherine Committee Chair Officers Membership: Andy PR/Webmistress: Evita/Jo Rotary Foundation: Bren Down to business President Update Board Executive Secretary: Charles Treasurer/ Club Admin: Jacqueline Club Service: Jacqueline Community Service: Morgan International Director: Bren Youth Director: Anthony Vocational Service: Catherine We had a great meeting last night for the final board meeting for the Some of our new board members joined us for what was an interesting and exciting handover of our local community and international projects we have built upon over the last 12 months. Continuing onto the Rotary year the club s focus will be on the following projects: International: Continuing our support and assistance with Donations In Kind and RAWCS with regular visits to deliver donations and assist with packing of shipping containers for other Rotary District projects happening in countries like East Timor, PNG End Polio Now Gala Dinner: This will be a significant event in the next Rotary year where we are aiming at raising $35,000. Bill Gates has confirmed he will match this. Scooter Project: With current number of 42 scooters in our fleet (Valued at $100,000) we will continue to provide access for those in need with these valuable and much needed mobility scooters. Hope Island looks to be starting up the northern arm of Scooter project and we will hand over 6 scooters to get them started.

2 Jul 14, 2016 Member behind the Badge Club Member - Johnny Bueti Jul 21, 2016 BRIAN CODD on Domestic Violence Jul 28, 2016 Johnny Bueti and Paul Jaffar Update on the Burleigh Heads Rotary Black Tie Charity Dinner Aug 04, 2016 Member behind the Badge Club Member - Shobha Srinivasan Aug 11, 2016 JAMIE FREW on her RYLA experience Aug 18, 2016 JASON WEDELL with DR RYAN POPE on Keeping Well Aug 25, 2016 JAY ALLEN (to be confirmed) on Melanoma and how to survive it Sep 01, 2016 No Guest Speaker scheduled Club Assembly Sep 08, 2016 Theresa Mitchell on Helping the homelessness and the needy Riding Developing Abilities (RDA) Currumbin Valley will remain on our radar with continued sponsorship of as many children as we are able. We will raise funds throughout the year to inject into this organization The Sanctuary: Women s and Children Refuge: Continued support of this sanctuary with donations of goods, raising funds for furniture and equipment required for this incredible place. ANTI ICE Campaign, Mental Health in the community Annual Donations: we have given to local and international come to approximately $30,000, as well as a further $30,000 in grants we ve managed to secure and distribute to community. Apologies: Mick, Andy, Lynda, Catherine, Morgan, Paul, Brad Chairperson: PP Anthony Zirilli Anthony gave us all a brief rundown of the board meeting, and advised us that Rotarian Sharon Mitchell had offered her resignation to the board. Her business venture Drink Less program is taking off and she will not be able to commit any time to Rotary at the moment. Guests: The Sanctuary Women and Children's Refuge: Simone Patterson PP Karen Thomas: Rotary Club of Mudgeeraba Taylor Kane Rachel Spencer Items on the Day Bren spoke of the importance for us to be involved with and support our daughter club Rotary Club of Palm Beach by attending the 40 Birthday celebrations of Rotary Club of Palm Beach our daughter club. Being held at Mirrors Restaurant Monday 20 June, 6pm. Only $25 per head. Please booking details see below Bren also mentioned that we would be working with them on the Annual Rotary Antiques Fair which has been a successful fundraiser for the club raising $100,000 s of dollars over the last 30 years. As they are a small club and could do with some help. Johnny Bueti gave us an update on End Polio Dinner: committee has been busy behind the scenes locking in guest speakers, auction items for the night. The ball will be held at Marriot Surfers Paradise on 1 st October 2016.

3 Events & key dates Friday June 17, 2016 ROTARACT Burleigh Changeover Dinner Venue: Burleigh Heads Surf Club Time: 7pm Monday June 20, 2016 Join the RC of Palm Beach, our daughter club and celebrate their 40th Birthday (details attached with booking info) Sunday 26 June, 2016 Music in the Park Midday 4pm Jumping Castle & Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser Friday 1 July, 2016 RC Burleigh Heads Changeover Dinner Venue: Burleigh Heads Surf Club Time: 6.30pm Sunday 3 rd July, 2016 District 9640 Changeover Lunch Board meetings 6-8pm, first Wednesday of month, Burleigh Heads SLSC Next board meeting (8th June) will be a joint one with the New AND Old Board invited/expected to attend. Club Assembly: first meeting after Board meeting Rotaract meetings: Mondays: 2 nd & 4 th Monday of each The Surf Club. Speaker Coordinator Shobha encouraged all Rotarians to get in touch with her in regards to being a guest speaker and doing a The person behind the badge talk. This is a great opportunity for members to get to know you and your vocation. Jackie King our ANTI ICE campaign chair is doing a great job with committee members and we hope to have our own community forum and awareness night in the coming months. Stay tuned. After the traffic incident in Burleigh with an ice addict this week, ICE is a problem affecting us on our very own doorstep. Jo and Jacqueline mentioned that if any member needs help on how to log in to club runner to get in touch with them to get access and passwords. Jo K will get a hot sheet on how to with some information for all members and send out in next 2 weeks Reminders and other Business Bren goes to Brisbane every other Thursday to help out at RAWCS. Please do join him if you are able to. Upcoming Rotary Events You Should Attend: ROTARACT Burleigh Changeover Dinner: Venue: Burleigh Heads Surf Club Date: Friday June 17 th Time: 7pm Cost: $40.00 before night, pay at door $45.00 RSVP: Please fill in form from this link ( _BrIu3LzNShU-AhU/viewform?c=0&w=1 ) RC Burleigh Heads Changeover Dinner: Venue: Burleigh Heads Surf Club Date: Friday 1 July 2016 (the day of the international changeover) Time: 6.30pm Cost: $45 adults $20 kids RSVP: As soon as possible burleighheadsrotary@gmail.com RC Palm Beach 40 Birthday Celebrations Venue: Mirrors Restaurant Date: Monday 20 June 2016 Time: 6pm Cost: $25 per head RSVP: As soon as possible See below for further details

4 Guest Speaker The Man Behind the Badge: Richard Spencer Richard entertained us with his very eventful life spent his life in the UK First car was a go cart 1974 got married to his first wife and paid 25 pounds for his first car which was aptly called the Wasp (a bright yellow number) At age 19 he bought a factory to build control panels for cars, his love of architectural engineering and design later leading him to some incredible places and spaces working on control rooms for Central Electrical Grid, nuclear power stations, Caspian Sea pipeline. Son Kevin from his first marriage (who is now 34) recently been in a horrific traffic accident and is recovering nicely now. In 2000 married his second wife Lisa bought a 1750 listed building as their first home and also his very own Aston Martin 2003 Waterloo Station installation of first industrial plasma 2005 worked on National Grid revamping and designing the control grid that supplies electricity to the whole of UK (was in a secret location due to threats of terror attacks from IRA) and also built a second and identical in operation to the first in another location in the advent of terror. Business always prided itself on discipline of time and deadlines to complete jobs and projects and has received bonuses of large sums because of this. In 2005 moved to Australia (Christine Cook his mother s name which became a bit of a joke in the family) Loves living here on the Gold Coast and loves his cars and his family. Each Burleigh Breaker includes a list of the speakers we ve locked in to speak. We encourage you to find out more about speakers by going to our homepage and clicking on the particular speaker at the left hand side of the homepage, where you ll find info and a web link wherever possible. Helpers Needed: Music in the Park Sunday 26th June, Justins Park, Burleigh Heads. Volunteers needed. and use existing stock for sales, so should make a much healthier profit. Contact: Trevor M is leading the charge so a few members did mention they may be able to assist; any help is greatly appreciated. We are trying to get the Rotaract Club to help out as well

5 Feast by the Sea Sunday 24 July, Justins Park, Burleigh Heads. Volunteers needed to assist with this incredible beachfront event. With proceeds raised on the day and $5 per ticket going directly to Rotary Club of Burleigh Head to support The Sanctuary Women s and Children s Refuge. Next week s guest speaker is: District Governor Elect s wife Roz Irving on Days for Girls Happy Fines PARTNERS WELCOME CLUB EVENTS Sunday 26 June Music In The Park Justins Park Sat 9 July: Fundraising Tennis Tournament The Spencer Farm Talle Valley Saturday 17 December, 2016 Christmas Party April 2017 Date TBC Inaugural Duck Race Contact us BurleighHeadsRotary@gmail.com Social media BurleighHeadsRotary Some of our happy fines today included: Family flying The great rain our farmers received last weekend Out of hospital Beautiful sunrise Winter lasted one day Geelong had a win The National Anthem at the end of meeting was led by David Andrews Around the District and beyond District 9640 Changeover Lunch When: Sunday 3 July am for 12.15pm Where: Southport Golf Club, Slatyer Ave, Southport Cost: $35 per person, plus cash bar Dress: Smart casual RSVP: 24 June 2016 to Marion Jones marion.r.jones@gmail.com Membership Active: 40 members. Honorary: 4 members In attendance today: 24 Call of duty Here s who s on duty until end of June. Please arrange a replacement if you are rostered for a job but unable to attend that meeting.

6 Date Chairperson 9th David Andrews 16th 23rd Ken Clark Colleen Gauder Heads & Tails Ray Andrews Jennie Coleborne Paul Jaffar Fine Session Allan Barnett Jo Nigel Cross Brad Kane D Ja NO BREAKFAST MEETING ON 30 JUNE AS WE HAVE CHANGEOVER DINNER FRIDAY 1 JULY Thinking of you To any club members or partners who are not enjoying the best of health, we wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you in the near future. Financials Direct debit details to pay into the Club s Bank Account: BOQ: Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, Club Account BSB Account No Please put the reason for your payment in the reference section when making the transaction Burleigh Heads in full storm mode

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