Bulletin March 2020 (Mar 10, 2020)

President’s Message

Our fourth meeting for 2020 saw 36 members and 9 guests welcome our newest Club members Dan Stevenson, Steve Beckett and Kiah Bastian, taking our membership to 68 active members.

Aldwyn Altuney aka The Media Queen shared the tools needed to gain free publicity. Greg Bowler and David Baguley presented updates on our two international projects, a medical facility on Pentecost Island Vanuatu and a water project in Guatemala

David Baguley presented priorities for members to help make the Gold Coast Ramble on March 22 the best ever.

Our next dinner meeting is Thursday March 19 from 6pm at Southport Golf Club, the Gold Coast Rotary “Homelessness to Housing” Forum with Guest Speaker Mona Nielsen, Chair of the Gold Coast Homelessness Network and the annual Gold Coast Homeless Connect event staged at Carrara Stadium every year on the first Wednesday in August. Mona will be sharing highlights of the Gold Coast Homelessness Symposium that was held last week. Mona will present the current status of homelessness on the Gold Coast, plans to address this and how Rotary can invest in this to make a real difference in this increasing crises. Bookings are now open at https://www.trybooking.com/BIRUP and close 6pm March 15.

Email this Bulletin today to a friend, work colleague or someone you do business with and invite them to join you.

Gold Coast Ramble is on Sunday 22 March now less than 2 weeks away. If you haven't already registered your team or joined an existing one, or donated to someone who is in a team and fundraising for one of the 9 worthy causes we are supporting please do this today at www.goldcoastramble.org.au/register.html

Rotary District 9640 Conference in Tenterfield is on Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March There is no cost for Members to attend this Annual Conference and you only pay for the meals you require during the days and evenings. Check out the Rotary District 9640 website. We are hoping that as many members and their partners can attend. The coach trip has been cancelled but if you are intending to go and would like to ride share let me know.

In April, we will have visiting Rotarians from India on a Friendship Exchange to the Gold Coast. They will attend our dinner meeting on Thursday, 16 April at the Southport Golf Club (6pm). On Friday 17 April we have an evening at Outback Spectacular. This a brand new show for $85 per person for show and 3 course meal with soft drinks (other drinks available to purchase). Any members, family and friends who would like to attend, contact Lea Rickwood on 0412 871 071 or email learickwood@aol.com.au

What’s On in March 2020

Thu 19 Gold Coast Rotary “Homelessness to Housing Forum”

Dinner - Southport GC (5.45pm for 6.15pm)

Sun 22 Gold Coast Ramble – Main Beach/Surfers Paradise

Fri 27-Sun 29 Rotary District 9640 Conference – Tenterfield

What’s On in April 2020

Thu 2 Gold Coast Rotary Dinner - Southport GC (5.45pm for 6.15pm)

Thu 16 Gold Coast Rotary Dinner - Southport GC(5.45pm for 6.15pm)

Fri 17 Outback Spectacular Show and Dinner - Coomera

I look forward to catching up soon.

Rowan Johnstone

President 2019-2020

Gold Coast Rotary

Mobile 0421 915 818

Email johnstonerowan@gmail.com

Photo's from a very inspirational Combined Breakfast for Business Professionals hosted by Gold Coast Rotary at the Southport Yacht Club

District Conference

Not enough bookings for bus but accommodation is still available.

Check out these speakers:

Jo Taranto – Good for the Hood
Bernie Shakeshaft – Backtracks

Gemma Sisia – The School of St Jude
Kelly Foran – Friendly Faces, Helping Hands
Marc Nuss – Destiny Rescue
Al Mabin – Australian Rural Photographer

Great Prizes for Gold Coast Ramble

There is still time to enter a team and have a chance to win one of the following prizes, generously donated by local and regional organisations. Please support them:

Grand Team Prize for highest point score:

Courtesy of Spicer Retreats, 2 nights exclusive use of either

Spicers Hidden Peak Cabins offering a secluded destination to be enjoyed exclusively by your group of up to 12 guests in 6 ensuited cabins. Designed as a self-catering experience the expansive kitchen & BBQ are equipped with all the conveniences you require to prepare and enjoy your meals.
- Valued at $2,000

Spicers Hideaway Cabins offering a secluded destination to be enjoyed exclusively by your group of up to 16 guests in 4 x 2 bedroom cabins. Designed as a self-catering experience the covered outdoor kitchen & BBQ are equipped with all the conveniences you require to prepare and enjoy your meals. These cabins are located within the Hidden Vale Adventure Park with access to 100kms of mountain bike tracks. You can hire high-quality mountain bikes for your visit or bring your own and explore the back country.
- Valued at 2,000

Best Corporate Team

Courtesy of 94.1FM

$1500 sponsorship package on the Gold Coast’s own 94.1FM

AND

Courtesy of ISR Training www.isrtraining.com.au

A 2-hour in house training session for your team on “Ethical Selling in 2020”

In addition, every corporate team registering will be eligible to receive a 10% discount on advertising services purchased from Corpmentis, such as websites, branding and lead generation with 30% of spend being donated back to their chosen charity. www.corpmentis.com

Best Family Team

Courtesy of KDV Sport

1 month’s family membership of KDV Sport with access to:
- Unlimited family Mini Golf Challenges
- Unlimited Family Golf Course Rounds
- Unlimited Family tennis Court Hire
- Weekly family Climbing wall Fun
Valued at over $800

Best Team Costumes and Random Prizes

Courtesy of HopOn Brewery tours – www.hoponbrewerytours.com.au

Half day tour of your choice for 4 persons

Courtesy of Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery – www.granddadjacks.com

Distillery Tour and tasting for 6 people

Courtesy of Lana Noir Photographer – www.lananoir.com

Gift Certificates for $250 of Professional Photography

Courtesy of Southport Yacht Club

$50 Lunch voucher

Some volunteers still needed to help with set up at Macintosh Island from 8am and Checkpoints form 9am. Contact David Baguley goldcoastramble@gmail.com

Gold Coast Ramble Charities Announced

Participants in this year's Gold Coast Ramble will have plenty of worthy causes to choose to support with 7 charities already signed up. Registrations will open soon so start promoting event to your clients, family and friends.

Welcome to the Gold Coast Rotary Family!

Catching up with Friends at our Club Meeting