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During the stay home phase caused by Covid-19 our Club initiated online meetings for weekly Club meetings, Board meetings and for keeping in touch. Once a month we have a Cocktail meeting on a Friday evening to share what's been happening in each member's life and family. These have been particularly successful, especially for sharing jokes and the Mug of the Month (coffee mug not face!).

The weekly meetings have had some wonderful Speakers, and we thank them all sincerely. Some of the videos can be viewed on our Facebook page: @BroadwaterSouthportRotary

We also started small buddy groups for support and these have met online or by phone.

We welcome you to attend our meetings to find out more about our Club and how we support the Community.

Rotary Respect for All

Rotary's Response to COVID-19

Rotary is coming together to face a new test of our collective strength during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rotary districts around the world are applying for Rotary’s disaster response grants in record numbers to empower Rotarians who are actively finding solutions and making a difference in their local communities. But we need your help.

February is Peace & Conflict Prevention Month

This year, District 9640 had two applications for endorsement for Rotary Peace Fellow Scholarships: 1 from Pakistan; 1 from Nigeria. There were no local applicants. One application, from a Pakistani lady, was endorsed by the District Governor and was forwarded to Rotary International. She had also applied two years ago, when she was granted an ‘alternative’ position (read: put on a waiting list) and ultimately she would have been successful. Regrettably, she was unable to take it up since she had just given birth to her daughter.

Do you know someone that may qualify for a Rotary Peace Fellowship Scholarship? These scholarships are a valuable learning activity for a young adult up to study in overseas universities in that very subject. Basically, all expenses are paid for. Click on this link: Rotary World Peace Fellowships, or contact me if you know of a potential prospect.

Ray Higgs,

Chair, Peace & Conflict Resolutions Committee

Rotary District 9640

Another Successful Chinese New Year Dinner

An excellent social event at Wednesday's Chinese New Year dinner, held at Benowa Highlands Restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, great fellowship! Thank you Jenny Dees for organising the night and sourcing such novel raffle prizes with the theme of the Year of the Rat! We had 30 people there, all of whom enjoyed an outstanding Lion Dance by Mantis Kung Fu.

All who paid the Lions will have exceptional good luck this year!

District Conference coming up fast

This year's event is going to be a real country affair, being held at Tenterfield on 29 to 31 March 2020!

Go to the Conference Website http://www.rotary9640conference.org.au and check out what's happening. There you find the program, a brief summary of all the Keynote Speakers, and of course you can register. But of course, one of the big attractions of attending a conference is always the deep feeling of Rotary Fellowship. Being in the country, formalities will be kept to a minimum. You have an opportunity to meet, eat and drink with other Rotarians and their partners from other places in the District, you'll meet overseas people, Exchange Students.

Here is just one of the speakers you wouldn't want to miss: Bernie Shakeshaft. Bernie didn’t quite fit in as a kid. He struggled with his schoolwork and was often caned by his teachers. As an adult, Bernie went to the Northern Territory to become a jackaroo. While working on vast cattle properties, he picked up skills as a tracker from some of his Aboriginal co-workers.

Later, Bernie got into youth work, and today he runs a youth service in Armidale, Northern NSW. At BackTrack Youthworks Bernie welcomes kids who are a bit like his former self. He meets teenagers falling into a life of petty crime, and sometimes incarceration. As soon as they show up, they’re given full responsibility for a working dog....

Show Up for your Health and Wellbeing

Joan McEwan is a Leadership, Health and Wellbeing coach and was an inspiring speaker at today's Rotary breakfast. Joan told us about her life from Scotland to Australia, and talked about Mental and Physical Health and how to "Show UP" and take personal responsibility around our Health and Wellbeing.

The 3 key takeaways were: -
1. Nurture yourself - self care is critical to personal and professional development. Take time to connect your body, mind and spirit. Take yourself out of your comfort zone and be vulnerable - that is when the growth happens
2. Nutrition - eat nutritionally rich food, clean food and filtered water. This will help strengthen and detoxify your body. Raising the body vibration and amplifying your energy
3. Capacity - Manage your professional and professional workload. Check in and see if your workload aligns with your vision, purpose and values! Clear out what is no longer working or useful and make space for the "New". Develop a "growth focus"

Joan's message to us all was: What changes are you ready to make to "Show UP" on your Health and Wellbeing Journey?

Thank you Joan!

Looking for RYLA Candidates (19 - 29 years old)

Our Club is looking to sponsor two RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) Candidates for the upcoming seminar 14 - 19th April 2020. Our club will sponsor the total cost of $650.00 per person to attend this superb training camp.

What is RYLA? It is a premier youth leadership development program for people aged 19-28. During a week long camp designed to promote proactivity, personal and professional development through a range of inspirational speakers, team building exercises and leadership training. The development of communication and presentation skills, problem solving, conflict resolution, self-confidence and self-esteem are key objectives of this program. RYLA is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences which truly has a lasting impact on your life. The high intensity seminar is filled to the brim with Australia’s leading inspirational and motivational guest speakers, who give up their time purely based on the benefits they see every year for those attending.

RYLA helps young people, the future leaders of the Australia to realise their full potential and ignites their passion for life. Whether you have a sister or brother, a son or daughter, a niece, nephew, cousin, friend, colleague or even an acquaintance within the age bracket, who you think may benefit from a week of personal discovery, professional development in an uplifting and infectiously positive environment, we urge you to apply. It will be the greatest gift you could give. Need more information?

Do you know anyone who is a suitable candidate? Contact Youth Services Director Leon Schutt

Read more about it: click here.

Jeff Egan is District Governor Nominee for 2021-22

District 9640 has confirmed the appointment of Jeff Egan of the Rotary Club of Mt Warning AM as District Governor Nominee 2021-22. As many of you will remember, Jeff's wife Anne Egan, who sadly passed away in November 2017, was District Governor for 2015-16.

We wish Jeff our good wishes for his year as District Governor.

Australian Rotary Health

Today we heard from Brian Heaton about Australian Rotary Health, it's history and the medical research it funds. ARH funds research projects across a broad range, mostly to do with mental health disorders.

The results of the research, though funded in Australia, benefits people worldwide. For more information and to make a donation go to www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Dawns Day Thank You

Dawn's Day today was a celebration of all the support provided to community groups by Councillor Dawn Crichelow over her 29 years on Council.

Dawn was a driving force in getting the Rotary Rotary Broadwater Chapel saved from the old Gold Coast Hospital. Our Club moved the Chapel down to the Broadwater Parklands and renovated it to the lovely white Chapel you see now.

Thank you Dawn!

New Rotarian Dawn Crichlow

A proud morning at Rotary this morning as Past President, James Kennett, inducted Councillor Dawn Crichlow O.A.M. as our newest member. After her induction she kept us all entertained with tales of her victories in Council.

Thanks Michael Byrne and Col Myers for saying a few words, Leon Schutt for his vote of thanks, and Douglas Geekie for capturing these images. It was a great meeting and we are looking forward to supporting Dawn on her "Dawns Day in the Park" this Sunday.

First Corporate Member

Posted on Jul 05, 2019

Our first Corporate Member, Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, was inducted at today's meeting. Represented by Tegan Tarqionio, the Foundation was inducted by District 9640 Governor Harry Bolton who was visiting our Club today.

Our Club supports the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation by purchasing much needed equipment for the Childrens Ward at Gold Coast University Hospital.

We welcome Tegan and the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation as our Club's first Corporate member.

Should you be interested in learning more about what corporate membership can provide your business, please contact us.

Interact Club Executive Visits

Last week we were visited by the Executive of the Interact Club from Southport State High School.. Our Club auspiced this Interact Club and continues to support their meetings and events.

We met the each of the members and learned about their projects and goals. They would appreciate some tools for their BBQ fundraising efforts so if you can help with that please let Howard know. The Interactors are also looking for donated books & toys for their collection box which goes to a local children’s charity.

Each of the Interactors sat with our Club members during our meeting and were able to ask about how a Rotary Club operates.

Welcome to Broadwater Southport Rotary Club

Welcome to our Rotary Club!

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Howard Manning

It is a special year for Rotary in Australia and New Zealand as we celebrate the first 100 years of service in 2021. It is also a special time for the Broadwater Southport Rotary Club as we enter our 40^th year having been chartered on 30 June 1980.

Our Club has been very active in the community over the years. We organise several annual fund-raising events where the proceeds are used to support both local and overseas causes and charities including Legacy Queensland, Surf Life Saving Queensland, Southport Special School, and the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. Currently, we have a water supply project to support the recuperation of livelihoods for survivors of Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala. We also manage the Rotary Broadwater Chapel which is available for hire to the public for weddings and other like ceremonies.

Our members have a strong sense of commitment and involvement with the activities of the Club. We welcome visitors to our meetings.