Gidday to fellow Surfers Sunrise members, Rotarians and friends.
Quick update on the knee, 4 weeks on Wednesday and I’m pleased to say I’m getting there. 4 hours of Rehab per week seems to be helping.
I've said before how much in awe of our members I am, no more so than this week. On Saturday afternoon, Ross Augustine, our Fundraising Director came over to discuss matters relating to his portfolio and then this morning Mario Fairlie invited Geoff Croad, our Services Director over to his home to discuss and submit required paperwork relating to the shed. In both of these instances the level of care and involvement in the outcomes for our club is inspiring.
I also want to highlight the commitment of another member, Graeme Issacson. We had a Board Meeting on Thursday night at the Surfers Paradise Golf Club. It wasn’t until after the meeting that Graeme told me this his wife Ann was quite unwell and even though he didn’t want to leave her alone, he thought it was important to attend the Board Meeting.
Graeme ended up taking her to the hospital the following morning. I am pleased to report Ann is now out of hospital and well on the way to full recovery. I’m sure you join me in sending her all our love,
I would like to take this opportunity to offer my commiserations to the editor of this fine newsletter. His beloved Collingwood played their last game of the year this weekend. Despite winning it, they were edged out of a spot in the finals by Carlton, otherwise known as the Mighty Blues. Maybe next year Franz. [We still haven't quite come off the high of winning the flag last year, Mr President, so we thought to give our worthy competitors another chance and have a crack at it. After all, it's been 29 long years since last time the Blues got a flag... ☺ Ed.]
This coming Wednesday 28th August, is just social: meet on the ground floor at the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club bistro, and join us for a chinwag, solving the world's problems, discuss footy results and why the red forest ant has a higher than average reproduction cycle. Even politics are permitted, but no heavy arguments please!
Then on Thursday late afternoon (from 4:30 pm onwards), some members gather for pre-dinner drinks at the Benowa Tavern. Everyone welcome!
This week's meeting was one of our special events of the year, the presentation of the Lutzy Award. The recipient, selected by the Surfers Paradise Life Saving Club, is not necessarily the top surfer, but is an emerging leader of the Life Saving organisation. According to David Orchard, one of the senior people in the Surfers SLSC, Louis' name came up easily. He is also the youngest ever awardee in the 9 year history of this award, presented in honour of our former member Keith Lutz.
Should you wonder "what defines an emerging leader?", check the list of Louis' record:
2023/2024 Nipper Club Captain
2023/2024 U14 Male Club Champion
Obtained his Surf Rescue Certificate in November 2023
Completed First Aid Certificate
Completed 263.25 patrol hours and 14 water safety hours
2023/2024 Point Danger Branch & South Coast Branch Top Patrol Hours Winner at the Youth Gala Ball
2023/2024 Top Patrol Hours Runner Up
2023/2024 U14 Junior Life Saver of the Year @ Club and Branch Level
So, if ever there was proof that "you've got to be in it to win it", see above. The logical follow-on question then would be "what do you do in your spare time?" Yes, he is also learning to play the violin...
Photo, from left: David 'Orchy' Orchard, Jan Lutz, Louis van Drunen, Past President Doug Lipp (on behalf of President Andy), Louis with his mum, Sophie van Drunen. More photos on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/rcsurferssunrise
Wheelchair Shed veteran Terry Donovan brought his grandson Carter (picture right) and two of his mates, Lachlan and George, to the shed, and straight away got them to work, helping in the production of wheelchairs from discarded bikes, sanding down plywood etc, and earn their morning tea (including some cake and biscuits,, but don't tell mum!) Good on ya, Terry, Carter, Lachlan and George!
The first Social Event of the Rotary Year: a Family Day!
Where:
Stanley’s Barn at the Gold Coast Motor Museum,
107 Kriedeman Road,
Upper Coomera
When:
From noon on Sunday 15th September 2024
Bring along the grandchildren and great-grandchildren: There is a large fenced grass area adjoining the restaurant.
Special pricing to the Motor Museum: $18.00 per person, $10.00 for children aged 13 - 17, Children under 13 can get in free (provided that we can get minimum numbers).But we need to book. A Trybooking site has been setup to get numbers (no money is collected - pay on arrival). Click on this link, or scan the QR Code:https://www.trybooking.com/CUWMCYou can attend both the lunch and the museum, or either.
Duty Roster - note: subject to change - please check every week. Note: Fellowship duty also is expected to be at the Project Shed on the Saturday following the meeting
You’ve always something to do tomorrow, and today you can take the day off.
Surfing: It's like the Mafia. Once you are in, you are in. There's no getting out. Kelly Slater, 11 times World Surfing Champion
Warning: This is an inclusive society, and if we feel you are talking, thinking or behaving in a non-inclusive way, you will be excluded. [Ah... let me think this over again...]
