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Volume 3  Issue 38 14 April 2007

 

DG Bernie's Weekly Message
THE "L" PLATE ROTARIAN

We are at that time of the year when the future leaders of our Clubs and also District are busy with training and the preparation of their plans and objectives for the ensuing year.

One could be forgiven for suggesting that the "L" Plate stands for "Learner" but nothing could be further from the truth for in Rotary, the "L" stands for "Leader".

Next weekend is the Presidents' Elect Training Seminar (PETS) and DGE John Davis has next year's Presidents going to Shepparton for an intensive, but rewarding weekend that will involve tutorials, talks and plenty of fellowship. As I have said previously, Fellowship is the glue that holds Rotary together and the future leaders will get a fair dose of that as they prepare themselves for the year ahead.

It does not seem that long when I had to organize the PETS and so the wheel turns with the new crew ready to step up and propel Rotary forward a few more cogs.

They will also be made familiar with the new President's plans and emphases and be shown how to use the theme for the year to take advantage of everything that will be good for Rotary, for the community and for the world.

This weekend will be the forerunner to the District Assembly where all Club Officers for 2007-8 will be trained for the various portfolios. We should call this the springtime of Rotary because that is when the buds are starting to appear and the new summertime is not far away.

I ask all members to support their future leaders, to assist them with their endeavours and encourage them by telling them of your loyalty and willingness to work with them. I would also ask those who have not experienced a PETS or District Assembly to make a note to work well in their Club so you will be able to step up and take your place as a future leader in this great organization of Rotary International that has been serving the communities of the world for over 100 years.

Lead the Way and support our future leaders.

Bernie Walshe

District Governor

 

 

Calendar of Events:
Click here

Growth of the ARHRF
Thanks to the hard work and generosity of Rotarians Australia-wide, the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund is expanding the number of carefully selected projects and scholarships it funds at an outstanding pace.

The ARHRF Funding Partners program is becoming increasingly popular and to meet demand the Board has more than doubled the amount of money available for these projects. Under this program, Rotary Clubs or individuals have the opportunity to facilitate research into an area that is of special concern to them and ARHRF will match the funds donated by the club or individual. In 2007, ARHRF has allocated $915,000 for scholarships and research into areas as diverse as Multiple Sclerosis, Prostate Cancer, Motor Neurone Disease, Childhood Bullying, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiac Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Tumours, to name a few.

ARHRF is continuing its focus on mental illness and has committed $1,039,562 to 21 research projects and a further $475,000 for 10 projects, specifically to evaluate existing mental health services.

In addition, ARHRF is making substantial contributions aimed at improving health outcomes in indigenous and rural communities through a large number of scholarships.

ARHRF is Rotary's largest national Rotary community service program and it is the biggest independent health research fund in the country. Supporting ARHRF enables Rotarians to enhance the health of the Australian community as a whole as well as assisting those who are most in need. Research projects aim to support the development of practical strategies that Rotary Clubs can then apply in their own communities.

Your Club's donation, or your personal donation to the ARHRF will ensure our continued success.

 

APRIL IS ROTARY MAGAZINE MONTH

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CLUBS

RC Albert Park    
The Club will not meeting on Wednesday April 25 due to the Anzac Day public holiday

RC Camberwell         NEW
Rotary Herald Sun Art Show
The Rotary Club of Camberwell will open its 44th Annual Art Show to the public at 10.00am on Saturday 21st April and close on Saturday 28th April at 6.00pm
Camberwell Civic Centre, Camberwell Rd., Camberwell.
Over 2000 paintings will be on show, priced from $200 to $25,000.
Demonstration Artists make presentations most days. Light Refreshments are available.
Tickets for the Preview Function on Friday night at 6.30pm are available from John Steven (Tel. 9882 6184) at $40.00 per head. (Light refreshments included)         Click here for Flyer

RC Central Melbourne - Sunrise     NEW
The regular breakfast meeting of Tuesday 1st May at RACV has been cancelled in lieu of the Club's 20th Anniversary celebratory dinner that evening at the Australian Club for invited members and guests.

RC Daylesford             
Golf Day April 21st - Hepburn Spa Golf Course.
2 Person Ambrose Competition. Contact Paul Johnston on 5348 1122
Click here for details about both these events

RC Elsternwick       NEW
The Club has changed its meeting venue effective 24 April as follows:  

London Tavern      414 Hawthorn Road           Caulfield South 3162          7.15 for 7.30am

RC Essendon           
Essendon member Jorgen Bobenko has had a very serious bike accident, coming off his bike at around 70kmh. He is still in rehabilitation and will be unable to work for some time. Jorgen is a member of the group of Rotary bike riders that has done many thousands of kilometres with on his numerous rides to conference to raise funds for the Children's Hospital Neonatal Heart Clinic. The group is having a fund raiser event to assist his family.         Click here for details

RC Essendon North      NEW
The Club advises that the meeting scheduled for Anzac Day has been cancelled

RC Gisborne     NEW
The Club advises that their meeting on Tuesday 24th April 2007 WILL NOT be held at the normal meeting venue "The Macedon Family Hotel in Macedon", but will be held at International House Parkville at 6:15 pm.

RC Keilor      
On Sunday the 6th May the Keilor Monthly Market will include a CAR SHOW. Cars displayed 9.00am - 1.30pm
Adults admission is $5.00 (children under 16 free).
Display Car entrant fee $10.00          Contact Joe Raimondo Mob. 0418 349 465
Location: Historic Keilor Hotel, Old Calder Highway Keilor, Melways Map 14, Ref J6

RC Keilor East     
RC Keilor East is running a Gala Trivia Night on Friday 4th May at the Italian Club , Keilor Park Drive , Keilor East commencing at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start.
Tables of 10 are available at $10 per head and the night will include a silent auction as well as the usual trivia night games. Proceeds will go towards our Western Autistic School's playground replacement project. Click here for details

RC Melton Valley      LAST OPPORTUNITY
The Rotary Club of Melton Valley is conducting its annual Sing With the Stallions event on 15th April 2007. The Victorian Concert Orchestra will be playing at the Concert along with a number of Equine displays of national standard. For further information Click here

RC Richmond         NEW
The club will not be meeting at Riverwalk on Monday 30th April, as most members will be attending the evening meeting arranged by the Rotary club of Toorak when Gemma Sisia will be speaking.
Monday 14th May will be an evening meeting at Riverwalk instead of a lunchtime meeting, as this will be our annual Ern Ainger Public Speaking Final and Award Presentation  evening.

RC Toorak       
DINNER with GEMMA SISIA - Monday 30 April 2007 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Founder of the School of St Jude in Tanzania to launch her book "St Jude's"                     
Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club      Williams Road North, Toorak
Ticket price $50                                 Click here for Details and registration form

RC Tullamarine       NEW
All are cordially invited to attend the dinner dance on 19th May 07,  organised by the  Tullamarine Club to raise funds for the RCH heart ward. Click here for details and do make note of the incredible door prize!

RC Werribee       NEW
The Rotary Club of Werribee is proud to present another BUSINESS BREAKFAST
"HOW THE TRADE PRACTICES ACT HELPS SMALL BUSINESS"
Wednesday 9th May 2007            Start - 7:15am for 7:30am finish - 8:45am
Members Dining Function Room, Werribee Racecourse Bulban Road, Werribee Cost $35
Speaker: Bob Weymouth - Victorian Regional Director of the ACCC
RSVP by 4th May 07, Arnie Macknamara 0417 106 432 or Ian Hovey 0409 850 956
Click here for more details

RC Woodend    
Normie Rowe concert and Dinner to fund raise for an International Water project in PNG.
Dining Hall Braemar College Woodend - Friday 11 May 2007 7pm
3 course dinner and show $75 per person.      Drinks at bar
Bookings: 54271629 Tables of 8 available.

  1. DINNER WITH BILL & LORNA BOYD     

    Dinner to be held on 2nd June at 6.30 for 7.00pm
    Moonlight Receptions, 622 Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy
    Pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by two course dinner (includes beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks)
    Car parking has been arranged. All this for only $60
    All Clubs should be represented for this visit by our World President.
    This dinner will cater for the five Districts in Victoria plus Tasmania and a total of 600 can be accommodated so book early to ensure a place.
    Booking details will be advised soon

  2. APPLICATIONS FOR AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARS, WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIPS & UNIVERSITY TEACHERS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2008 / 2010 ROTARY YEAR
    Application process & eligibility: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational            
    Please contact District Foundation Chairman Chris Don     for additional information                      

                   

  3. APPLICATIONS FOR ROTARY WORLD PEACE SCHOLARS        
    Click here for details of how Rotary Clubs may nominate a suitable candidate to apply for a Rotary World Peace Scholarship

  4. FAREWELL DINNER FOR OUR GSE TEAM            
    The     farewell dinner is being hosted by the RC of Chadstone/East Malvern for our District GSE team travelling to the Netherlands will be held at The Kooyong Tennis Club on April 24th at 7.00PM.  Cost $45.00 - Drinks at bar prices
    Click here for more details

  5. GSE TEAM UPDATE  
    The team now has a weblog which is fully up and running. Add http://d9800gse.blogspot.com/ to your Favourites so that you can keep track of what the team is doing now and when they start their exchange in District 1580 in The Netherlands. To date, it includes profiles of the team, events they have spoken at and attendance at the District Conference.     Also don't forget the team's Farewell Dinner on 24th April. Information is on the blog!

  6. Advertise in the District Directory 2007-08         TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
    An opportunity now exists for Rotarians to advertise in the next edition of the 9800 District Directory. A limited number of advertising spaces are being made available, strategically placed to get maximum exposure for you club projects or members' business. Full or half pages in colour or black & white are available starting just $400 for a Half Page B&W. This is a wonderful opportunity to expose your clubs activities or a local business, for over 12 months of the Rotary year 2007-08. Remember every member in the district receives a personal copy of the District Directory.
    If you or someone you know may be interested please call:
    PDG Vance Hilton on 0418564273  or District Secretary Elect Colin Muir on 0412430998

  7. CAFE INTERNATIONAL
    Cafe International 2007: The Golden Globe" promises to be an exciting night of fine dining and sparkling performances inspired by film and television classics over the last 50 years. 2007 also marks the 50th anniversary of International House. In celebration, the student residents have decided to donate 100% of profits from Cafe 2007 to Interplast Australia.             Keep 5th May 2007 free to attend this event.
    Click here for essential details about Cafe 2007 and please indelibly mark Saturday night 5 May 2007 in your diary for "Cafe 2007: The Golden Globe".
    If you have further questions about Cafe 2007, please contact Cafe07@gmail.com        
    District 9800 Rotary Clubs will receive a formal invitation for Cafe 2007 soon

  8. A KNIGHT AT THE EUREKA        NEW
    This is not your usual sort of invitation but is an opportunity to experience something that few will do and at the same time support RC Essendon community projects.
    Nine million dollars has gone into the fit-out of a small and exclusive bar and dining area on level 89, and also on the observation deck on level 88.     The view in all directions is unsurpassed, and the elaborate features of the two floors are something to be seen.      Click here for Flyer
    The night consists of early evening drinks and canapes to watch the sunset and examine the features of the two floors, followed by a formal sit-down dinner with quality entertainment.
    The cost is $200 per head, inclusive of everything.  The price is significant, but for those who can come along it will be a night to remember. The event is on Friday night, 27 April 2007
    There is a limit of 130 so please make a prompt decision, and many of those attending will come from outside the Club.     Call Tim Anderson now, on 9379-1131 bh or 9337-1968 ah (leave message) to reserve places.

  9. RYLA ALUMNI UPDATE                   NEW
    The RYLA Alumni has lots of news since the previous RYLA Alumni Newsletter issued in December...
    Alumni Newsletter Edition 3 is now available! - Click here
    Articles include: Holliava Alumni Event Report; New RYLA Co-Directors Announced; Interview with Akoch Manheim; the most creepy Movember tash; How To Contribute Back To The RYLA Alumni Network; Trent McCarthy at Comedy Festival; RYLA Musos; The Ripple Effect; and this Edition's Community Service feature.

  10. MENTAL HEALTH FORUM                NEW
    Every day somewhere in Australia a number of young people will attempt to take their own lives. Some will be "successful". For each of those tragic cases, many others are deeply troubled & in urgent need of help.
    The Rotary Club of Camberwell is moving to address this "national mental health epidemic" and will mount its first free Youth Mental Health Forum on 9th May at Camberwell High School. The organisers aim to help parents, carers, grandparents and siblings to understand youth mental health issues and how to support troubled young people.
    The forum is a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Camberwell, Australian Rotary Health Research Fund and Orygen Research Centre supported by Camberwell High School
    The Youth Mental Health Awareness Forum will take place from 7.20 PM on Wednesday 9 May, 2007 at the Assembly Hall, Camberwell High School, Prospect Hill Road, Canterbury. For further information email to mhmunro@netspace.net.au or     phone 9889 4322
    Click here for a press release and Click here for further details

  11. COMPUTERS FOR KIDS PROJECT   
    Computers for Kids Project is still seeking some steel shelving for the warehouse. Height say 1800mm and up to 30 bays would be very helpful.      Please speak with Jeffrey Bird or Dawn Watson

  12. RAGMSA     
    Rotarian Action Group of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Cocktail Party on Saturday 21 April to celebrate the 2007 Global Dinners for Multiple Sclerosis to raise awareness about MS.
    Venue: Junior Common Room, International House, 241 Royal Parade, Parkville. 7.30 pm 
    $25/pp for finger food, beer, wine, sparkling & soft drinks. 
    For information contact Teresa Hamilton  Telephone 9747 3445 or 0412 741 854,   Email     t.dhamil@bigpond.net.au
    Click here for more information

  13. TSUNAMI UPDATE     NEW
    Click here to read the latest update and information on Rotary's efforts to provide assistance to the people of the Solomons. 

  14. PHF       NEW
    A few weeks ago we congratulated Michael Derum on being named a Paul Harris Fellow by the RC Camberwell.
    Click here     to read details based on an article in the Club Bulletin

     

    New Members -        A big Rotary welcome to:                              
    RC Brighton Beach -     Jan Goetz [retired TAFE teacher]
    RC Melbourne -              Jane Glatz
    RC Richmond -              Ian McIntyre  [Paediatrics]
             
                      
    RI Exchange Rate
    The April Rotary exchange rate for the AUD is 1.24

    Speakers Bank Update:  Click here

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

     


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