Fortitude Valley Rotary Bulletin Number 16 – 2014-15 10 October 2014 This Weeks Meeting Next Week Friday October 17 October 23 CELEBRATION OF OUR DG’s Official Visit 75th ANNIVERSARY George and Mary Grant Riverside Reception Oxlade Drive New Farm 7:00 for 7:30 Chair: President Michael 7:30 “If Not Now – When? If Not Us – Who?” Peter Baines OAM The Four Way Test Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better Friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? RED LETTER DAYS Birthdays * Nil From Your Recycled President VALE IRVINE JOHN SCOTT PHF Anniversaries * Robin & Lyn Brace (22nd ) Club Anniversaries * Ossama El-Saadi (19 Years) Born 2nd October 1926 Died 5th October 2014 aged 88 years Thanks to all those who attended Irvine Scott’s Funeral earlier today. The Club was represented by a contingent of 11 at a service presided over by a hierarchy of the Anglican Church including the Archbishop of Brisbane, Phillip Aspinall. I spoke with Estelle afterwards and she graciously thanked the Club for the Honorary Membership Certificate I presented to Irvine last week and also for the letter of condolences I sent on everyone’s behalf. Keep her in your thoughts and keep in touch. ! ! ! Last Thursday’s meeting at Steve Hammond’s Spring Hill Hotel saw 34 of us enjoy a night of conviviality. Steve is a great host and as part of the Eulogy for Irvine, it was appropriate to be reminded of his and Sharon’s kindness and great generosity to the Scott family over many years. I’m glad we supported such a caring man last night in the next chapter of his epic career. A Rotarian in all but Name. Our Party next Friday is expected to see 160 souls celebrate our contribution to the community over the past 75 years. A great effort by all and to misquote Austin Powers “ are we getting our Mojo back?” - I believe we are – so let’s have a ball next week! Bird Watching is organized – thanks Bruce Dore and David Hassall is still taking wine orders. DG’s visit next week – a good turnout please and PHF Regalia on show! Through Fellowship, Fun and enough Fundraising to make a difference in the lives of others, lets Light Up Rotary. In Rotary Service, Michael The Rotary Club of Fortitude Valley enjoys the support of the Pavilion Function Centre Sergeant’s Roster Oct 16 – No Meeting 23 – Nathan Powell 30 – Greg Windsor Nov 6 – Bob Keers 13 – No Meeting 20 - Geoff Street 27 – Bob Keers Rotary Grace O Lord, giver of all good We thank you for our daily food May Rotary Friends in Rotary ways Help us to serve you all our days www.valleyrotary.org.au PO Box 171 Fortitude Valley Qld 4006 [email protected] 1 2 The Beer’s OK! With Mein Host Steve A Cracking Joke Clearly! Ms Conviviality! Bruce Bob & David Steve & Dianne from the UK, join us to Celebrate their Wedding Anniversary! DATE CLAIMERS Club Social October November December 17 75th Anniversary Celebration 23 Official Visit of District Governor George Grant (PHF Regalia to be worn) 30 Pride of Workmanship Award October November 17 75th Anniversary Celebration 24-26 Birdwatching on the Bay 13 No Meeting on the Eve of the G20 Holiday Our ‘Gastronomic World Tour’ leaves the Americas, crosses the Atlantic and goes Spanish at “Peasant” The Barracks. 20 Life Changing Therapies Paul McQuillan Book on line or contact Dianne Whelan 27 Brave Hearts 11 Christmas Party - Last Meeting of 2014 6 Exchange Student Leo Kinzinger December 7 11 Christmas Party Book on line Duty Roster If you can’t be there, as a good Rotarian, please arrange a substitute and let your team captain know. This Month (October) November December Captain: Ken Callaghan Paul Chan (iPad) Peter Canale Marie Isackson Alex Loo Captain: Bob Keers (iPad) John Ferguson John Hyde Geoff Gay (iPad) Captain: Nathan Powell (iPad) Bill Hunt Ian Rodgers Maria King iPhone and iPad users may find it necessary to open the Bulletin in iBooks or an app such as GoodReader –available from the App Store or from iTunes in order to access links in the Bulletin. 2