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DG Bernie's Message

FUNDING OUR FOUNDATION

I am sure you join with me in acknowledging the support given by The Rotary Foundation and the generous funding of the various programmes that are established to promote world understanding and peace throughout the world. The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is the only charitable organisation funded by contributions from Rotarians for programmes and projects identified by Rotarians and administered by Rotarians at the project site.

First and foremost let me make the statement that all contributions made to the Foundation are voluntary. There is no funding that goes to the Foundation from dues or subscriptions.

But where do the funds come from to support such a well of charitable assets?

Annual Giving by Clubs go to the Annual Programs Fund and Clubs receive credits towards Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions. Clubs are free to give what they can but are asked to consider contributions amounting to around $AU150 per member each year.

Centurion Club membership is an individual donation of a minimum of $AU100 each year and these contributions count towards PHF credits for that individual. Arrangements have also been made to make these donations Tax Deductible in Australia. Centurions receive a specially designed pin to wear and a Certificate.

Paul Harris Fellow Recognition requires a gift of $US1,000 to allow a person to be recognised or to be able to nominate some other person for recognition.

Testamentary Gifts are those where the person has included The Rotary Foundation in their Will where at least $US1,000 has been bequeathed. These persons are named Benefactors and funds are invested in perpetuity as Permanent Fund Gifts.

Other gifts by individuals include Major Donor commitments of $US10,000 or more, Life Income gifts or outright gifts of property and investments.

There are other forms of gifts and many forms of recognition for those gifts and these are part of the lifeblood that supports the work of Rotary and enables the many projects that are undertaken for those less fortunate than ourselves.

I have emphasised the following four points about the Foundation during my visits to all Clubs:

1. All contributions to the Foundation are voluntary.

2. All capital contributed comes back to Rotary to fund the various projects and programmes of the Foundation.

3. Costs of running the Foundation are funded by some of the interest earned by the capital.

4. The Rotary Foundation is OUR OWN CHARITY.

Further information can be sought from PDG John Wigley who is the Chairman of the Contributions Committee on Foundation.

Let us Lead The Way by experiencing the joy of giving.

Bernie Walshe

District Governor

Calendar of Events:

CLICK HERE

NOVEMBER IS FOUNDATION MONTH

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ROTARY FOUNDATION ALUMNI

In this Foundation Month the RI website has numerous references to aspects of The Rotary Foundation. Each year, thousands of Rotarians and non-Rotarians around the world take part in one of the many programs of The Rotary Foundation. These programs enrich the lives of participants and spread Rotary's vision of peace and world understanding. Their experiences foster international understanding through person-to-person contact, friendship, study, service, and cross-cultural exchange. Foundation program participants serve as goodwill ambassadors not just when they're abroad, but also when they return to their home countries as alumni.

These groups have a connection to Rotary clubs around the world who sponsor and host their experience. Many Rotary Foundation alumni continue to stay connected and give back to Rotary in a variety of ways. Some eventually become Rotary club members themselves. The experience of living, learning, or serving in a land other than their own makes every Foundation alumnus an advocate for Rotary's ideals.

Who are the alumni of The Rotary Foundation?

More than 90,000 people call themselves Rotary Foundation Alumni. Alumni have participated in any of the following Rotary Foundation programs:

You can read details about each of these programs at the RI website:
www.rotary.org

MARK YOUR DIARY

6 PM MONDAY 27 NOVEMBER DISTRICT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE - DETAILS SENT TO CLUBS

RIPE WILF WILKINSON TO VISIT MELBOURNE - PARKING
By now all Rotarians will be aware that RIPE Wilf Wilkinson will be in Melbourne speaking and meeting Rotarians from the Victorian Districts at a Dinner meeting in the Members Dining room at the MCG on Monday 20^th November.

On present indications about 500 Rotarians and guests will be attending the Wilf Wilkinson Dinner on the 20^th November at the MCG. The MCG has allocated Rotary 250 underground car park spaces which should be enough if we have two people to a car. Could you please ask your Club members who are coming to car pool so that we can ensure that we have enough parking for everyone. This would be very much appreciated.

Click here for details
FOUNDATION MATCHING GRANTS WORKSHOP
The advertised Workshop has been rescheduled for Monday 27th November commencing at 6PM at International House.

The workshop will finish about 7:30pm and light refreshments will be served. Last year this workshop was a great success and we expect this year to be the same.

All intending members are asked to email to confirm their attendance or direct any inquiries regarding the Grants Workshop to PDG Judy Nettleton or PDG Jeffery Bird at their respective addresses as shown in the directory.

ROTARY GROUP TOUR TO INDIA - February 2007
A Rotary Group Tour to India is being organised by RC
Chadstone / East Malvern and our District 9800 SAVI
Committee for February 2007. Please click here to see the
attached brochure with more information on the Tour.

For further enquiries please contact Vijay Susarla
vsusarla@qisgroup.com.au Mob: 0408 147 845

4. SHINE ON AWARDS
The Shine On Awards webpage is not working properly. In
order to avoid any inconvenience Clubs are asked to just
email Dawn Watson direct for any requests or forms until
further notice.
Email: dawnwatson@yahoo.com

5. EXCITING POSITION AVAILABLE FOR D9800 ROTARIAN
Our Valuable Asset - "Donations in Kind"
Expressions of interest are still being accepted from
Rotarians to supervise the District DIK store. This project
has been handled by PP Bill Dagg of RC of West Footscray
who has been doing this job for 6 years and needs to step
down for a period.

Rotarians, who are retired and are prepared to give at least
one day a week, either on a Tuesday or a Thursday, to run
the D9800 DIK store at West Footscray, are required to
continue this program with a team that has been established
and can assist the successful applicant to maintain this
worthwhile outlet to the world. Hands on is the key and you
only need to be on site to supervise the activities and care
for the paperwork. Be assured that it is not a 7 day a week
activity.

With new ideas and more club activity you could become the
new catalyst for the future of District 9800 and others in the
Southern Region involved in DIK programs and projects.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Equal opportunity position
Email efficiency needed
Activities involved will be coordinating shipping containers
Attend the monthly D9800 RAWCS meeting & quarterly Southern Region RAWCS meetings
Full training and a "Standard Operating Procedures Manual" will be provided as well as an extensive contact list
ROTARY Insurance & make ups apply
Combine this with the opportunity for presentations at Clubs, Seminars & District Assembly

This is a very enjoyable, networking position in ROTARY.
For further information please contact:
District RAWCS Chairperson: Virginia Turner
Email: v.turner@bigpond.net.au     Phone 9592 4691
District 9800 DIK Coordinator: Bill Dagg
Email: bdagg@tpg.com.au             Phone 9318 5313
District International Chairman: John McMorrow
Email: johnpmcm@msn.com.au     Mob 0418 387 973

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CLUBS
RC Bendigo South
The regular meeting of RC Bendigo South scheduled for Thursday, 30th Nov has been cancelled and rescheduled for Friday 1st Dec at Camp Getaway.

RC Brunswick
The 23rd November meeting is for LUNCH 12:45 for 1:00pm, not dinner (as it was in the October evening meeting trial). Club dinner meetings are yet to continue on a fixed basis, but the Club website (www.brunswickrotary.org.au) will always have the correct information.

RC Camberwell
November 24 is the "Business of Winning" lunch at Sofitel Melbourne again in support of Rotary Club of Camberwell's "Youth Suicide Research Project" with ARHRF and Orygen. The function has topical AFL and Spring Carnival themes plus 2 of the funniest comedians in Melbourne. The event helps vital research in one of the most concerning problems for young people in Australia today

Click here for the registration form. Do not miss this most entertaining luncheon. For further information contact Malcolm Munro - 9889 4322

RC Central Melbourne Sunrise
PHF FOUNDATION BREAKFAST - 28 November
Note the change in date shown in the District Directory for the annual PHF Breakfast has changed to Tuesday 28th November.

Hosted by RC Central Melbourne-Sunrise, this event will feature as guest speaker, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia - The Hon Michael Black AC
Venue: RACV 17th floor, 501 Bourke St. Melb. Tables of 10 available. Full breakfast $45pp. Click here for Flyer. Click here for Booking Form.

RC Elsternwick
Change of Venue - As from Tuesday November 21, the Rotary Club of Elsternwick will meet at Hopscotch, 313 Glenhuntly Rd Elsternwick 3185 at 7.15 for 7.30 am

RC Richmond
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLUB - click here
High quality hamper with your personalised Club gift card for member's to sell as staff, customer, other gifts. Please take time to look at the attached brochure.

RC Port Gellibrand
Early notice for the big Masked Fort Ball - 31 March 2007
With Christmas on the way early booking is recommended so that you do not miss out on this stellar occasion to be held at historic Fort Gellibrand.

Numbers are strictly limited and bookings need to be made well before 1 February when tickets will be mailed out - click here for details

Fred Hollows Foundation
Not a Rotary project but Rotarians may be interested in supporting an event being staged by the Fred Hollows Foundation. Rotarians are invited to an eye opening cocktail evening to launch the ‘Do you see what I see?’ photography exhibition: 16 November at 6pm - 9pm
The National Australia Bank
800 Bourke Street, Docklands
RSVP: 1 November 2006 Pat Jarram: 9306 4880 creative@cimassystems.com.au

Smith Family
Presidents have been emailed to see if any Rotarians can drivers for collection of toys for disadvantaged kids on behalf of the Smith Family. Larry Blode (President, Glen Eira) has volunteered to be a "Toy Boy" to assist in driving for the Smith Family Foundation and there may be others. If others are interested please contact MARK CUBIT - mark.cubit@smithfamily.com.au Ph: 0415 109 817 Fax: 9416 0725

New Members - A big Rotary welcome to:

RC Melbourne
Linda Britten
Murray Durham

RC Yarraville
Apologies to RC Yarraville for recording Leila Stecher as a member of RC Echuca Moama last week

N NOTICE: Royce Abbey Room (International House)
The "new" Royce Abbey Room is still undergoing renovations but good progress has been made. In the meantime all meetings scheduled for the "Royce Abbey Room" will be continue to be held in the "old" Royce Abbey Room in the Greycourt building.

RI Exchange Rate The November Rotary exchange rate for the AUD is still 1.31

Speakers Bank Update - the very latest: Click Here

District 9800's website: http://www.rotaryd9800.org/

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