Fortitude Valley Rotary Bulletin Number 30 This Week February 12 2014-15 Next Week February 19 Planned Giving and the Charities Trust Larry O'Toole, David Hassall Gerry Crooks, St James College Chair: David Hassall Chair: Larry O'Toole “If Not Now – When? If Not Us – Who?” Peter Baines OAM 12 February 2015 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 * Maria King 15th Feb From the Acting President / President Elect Anniversaries * Geoff & Louise Street 17th Guest Speaker - Steve Burroughs delivered a poignant message on the caring and compassionate spirit that he assures us is alive in his generation, the so-called millennium generation, the generation most people have come to call the “me” generation. His humble personal beginnings and hardships throughout his upbringing helped him form a deep connection with those in need and, following his military training in the US Army and his graduation from West Point, he has dedicated himself to helping those in suffering, particularly disease related suffering. He shared details of his role models including Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani advocate and activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. He talked about the greatest challenge in the world today being the fight against disease and he is inspired by groups such as Rotary that have long term programs for the eradication of diseases such as polio. It was an interesting and thought provoking presentation that was appreciated by all. Steve was awarded the 2013 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship and is studying a Master’s Degree in International Public Health at the University of Queensland. He is also involved as a foundation member of the new Rotoract Club in Brisbane City. Rotoract City – we were joined by David Brand and Melanie Packer who, along with Steve Burroughs, have formed a new Rotaract Club in Brisbane. They are looking forward to the club’s Charter Night on 31 March. Club Anniversaries * Nil The Rotary Club of Fortitude Valley enjoys the support of the Pavilion Function Centre Sergeant’s Roster Feb Other Guests – the meeting welcomed three visitors who may be potential new members. Linda Tatt was the guest of David Hassall and Ben Weaver and Nikky Wells were Lisa Bateson’s guests. Reminders  Dirty Dancing – please see Dianne if you wish to join us on 10 June.  Glamping – see Ken Callaghan for details of the proposed Moreton Island trip on 20-22 March. 12 - Larry O'Toole 19- Bill Hunt 26- Geoff Street Mar 5- Greg Windsor Rotary Grace O Lord, giver of all good President Michael returns this week from his Perth and Vietnam travels. We thank you for our daily food Remember: Light up Rotary. May Rotary Friends in Rotary ways Help us to serve you all our days See you on Thursday, Cheers, Larry President Elect www.valleyrotary.org.au PO Box 171 Fortitude Valley Qld 4006 [email protected] Pics from last week. Sergeant Ken Top Table Guests Ben and David Wayne Leo, Philip, Ossama and Debbie John, Sue and Wayne TIT BITS Lisa Alan, John and Peter A Message to Members. Each Monday an email is sent to each member requesting that they indicate whether or not they will be attending Thursday's meeting and if they will be bringing guests. Last week, 19 members indicated that they would be attending and indicated that there would be guests. 26 members turned up! This creates problems with catering and table setting etc with the Pavilion. Please indicate whether or not you will be attending as this will help us maintain a good relationship with the Pavilion. Yes, we do allow for a couple of extra seats but 40% additional meals means the chef runs into difficulties as the kitchen is only catering for us. Please email [email protected] if you do not receive the Monday emails. I will update your file with the address of the email you send. Note, those on leave of absence are automatically marked as not attending. Thanks Will Club February Pyjama Foundation Social February 20 March 21,22 March 27 June 10 Guests Melanie and Nikki with Lisa Marie, Linda and David DATE CLAIMERS 26 Guest Speaker, Steve Burroughs Restaurant Night at "Rhubarb Rhubarb" Stradbroke/Moreton Is Camping Restaurant Night TBA (Italian) "Dirty Dancing" QPAC Duty Roster If you can’t be there, as a good Rotarian, please arrange a substitute and let your team captain know. This Month (February) March Captain: John Cox Wayne Amisano, Sue Beckett (iPad) Jim Corser Captain: John Egan Valda Nichol (iPad) Michael Potts, Hank Van Lieshout Captain: Geoff Street Bruce Dore (iPad) Alan Muldoon, Ossama El Saadi. 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. Opening the Bulletin in the default viewer may not make the links ‘clickable’. 2