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Message
from the District Secretary
Welcome to the new Rotary year, the first of the next Century of Service
above Self, and I'm sure to be another year of great things for D9800
The District Directories are currently being printed and will be available
for distribution by the end of this month, and as incoming DG John has
decreed "There will be one for every member in our District".
The only other request that I will make is that this year the e-Zine is
distributed to all members so they can read what's happening in the
District, see what functions they might wish to attend, or in case they
wish to do a makeup, to see that a club has changed venue and meeting
times etc. It is the main information resource for our District and
DG John is very strongly supporting its continuance as his medium for
passing on his monthly message to members of D9800.
Yours
in Rotary
David H. Pisterman, District Secretary, 2005 - 2006
DG's
WEEKLY message
Fellow Rotarians,
What a wonderful night we had at the DG's Changeover last night where
the room resounded to "three cheers" for DG Judy and John from
all present as we thanked them for a wonderful year of inspirational
leadership of District 9800 during the past Centenary year. Wasn't our MC
pretty sharp in that jacket?
The baton has now passed to me and I accept the challenge and responsibility
of the role of your District Governor. The Leadership Team I have
appointed is made up of experienced Rotarians and are a great resource for
all clubs. I encourage you to contact them.
My wife Fran joins me in wishing all of the new Presidents a very
successful year in 2005-2006. They enthusiastically embraced their
training at PETS and I'm sure the clubs will have great success as we
write the first page in Rotary's new century here in District 9800.
Since returning from the International Convention in Chicago, Fran and I
have stepped into club changeover mode. On Monday night we were at
Prahran for the induction of Michael Morrison, Tuesday night at Glen Eira
for Adrian Nelson and Chadstone East Malvern on Wednesday night where Hein
Otten really got into the Family of Rotary with his four children in
attendance. Thursday saw us at Albert Park where Jim Prokhovnick was
surprised to see his face reflected back as we all had a face mask of Jim
on a stick. On Friday, we returned to Brighton North, my original
Rotary club, for Peter Harris to be inducted as President. Saturday
night, of course, was the District Changeover and I want to thank all who
attended a really enjoyable night and thanks to Ambassadorial Scholar
Scott Doty and his friend Ashley for their musical entertainment.
Today, Sunday, we were at lunch at Brighton for Brett Parkin's induction.
I hope you all enjoy these special events which are being conducted by
every Rotary club around the world at this time of the year.
Best wishes DG John Wigley
Adventures of the Travel
Gavel
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Gav continues on his merry way into
the new Rotary year
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June Kangaroo Flat
21 June Bendigo Strathdale
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October RC Richmond
14
October RC Collingwood
20
October RC Carlton
22
October RC Flemington
22
October RC Melbourne North
24
November RC W Footscray
24
November RC Lavn/Pt Cook
29
November RC Altona City
30
November RC Werribee
Christmas Hols RC Bacchus Marsh
24 January RC Melton
2 February RC Melton Valley
15
February RC Altona
16 February RC Essendon
(at the speed of Light)
16 February RC of Essendon Nth
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24 February RC of Tullamarine
24 February RC of Brunswick
18-22
March - HOBART DISTRICT CONFERENCE
RC Moonee Valley Wednesday 20 April
RC Tullamarine Thursday 21 April
Correction: Should have been Footscray
RC Yarraville
3 June - RC
Laverton
8 June - RC Eaglehawk
9 June - RC Bendigo South
14 June - R C Bendigo
(unfortunately Gav was unable to get a flight to Chicago!!!!)
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District 9800's
website: www.rotaryd9800.org
SECRETARIAL
NOTES
District
Email
The 2004-5 Email
Addresses for Clubs (Secretaries), District Officers & Leadership Team
will be diverted to the incoming 2005-6 Team on FRIDAY 1 July 2005.
This will be an automatic changeover & will not require mailbox set-up.
The Virtual User Table (Alias) system has generally worked well with a
tremendous monetary saving for D9800.
D9800
Welcomes New Members
RC Southbank
Andrew Jones
RC Gisborne
Mr Ross Barnes
RC Sunshine
On 2 June we had the pleasure of inducting Mr Solomon King
who runs King
Home Loans in Sunshine into our Rotary Club of Footscray, in the
classification of Financial Services.
RI Exchange Rate Effective 1
July 2005
USD 1.00 = AUD 1.32
Centennial
Issue of In Celebration Click
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From
Lillian Frank's Column in the Herald Sun
Great
to see my favourite doer of good deeds Les
Twentyman from Open Family being honoured with the presentation of the
Sapphire Paul Harris Fellow Award
at the Canterbury Rotary Club. The Rotarians don’t dole out these
gongs to any Tom, Dick or Les – you have to be a particularly useful
person. Of course, Les
is that and more.
Click
here for pics.
With thanks
to David Meeson.
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As
our Changeover is on Saturday 9th July the Rotary Club of
Gisborne will not be meeting on Tuesday 12th July, 2005.
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R
C of Northcote - Tree Planting Day
Sunday 24 July
2005. Please notify attendance numbers before 8 July 2005 as per the
attached information sheet. 6,000 small trees to be planted in
the Glenaroua Area. Morning tea & BBQ lunch provided for the
number you have stated. We need your commitment and number of
members who can attend by FRIDAY 8 July 2005.
Contact Keith Woolnough Ph: 9416 8696 kwool@bigpond.net.au
Max Coote Ph: 9819 7458 maxcoote@iprimus.com.au
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Share
some of the Chicago Centennial Convention Click
Here
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Change
of Venue - RC Central Melbourne-Sunrise
As
from Tuesday 5th July, the Club will move to the "Henty
Room" of the new RACV City Club building located at 501 Bourke
Street, Melbourne. Meetings are Tuesday breakfast from 7.15am for
7.45 am till 8.45am. Access for non-RACV members is through the
front foyer at 501 Bourke Street and be directed upstairs by the
door attendant. Parking spaces for 400 cars also accessible to
non-RACV members. Visiting Rotarians always welcome.
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Retiring
Soon? Read This! 'Where To Retire In Australia'
New
Book.........."Or Why My Rotary Attendance IS NOT 100%"
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DIK
FREIGHT FUNDS PRE MOVE
Funds to assist needed
/requested shipments to TIMOR, prior to the store moving early July
will greatly assist the logistics of our move. Any Clubs who
have not donated in the last few years-please consider.
Cheques payable to - ROTARY AUSTRALIA OVERSEAS AID FUND.
Post to - B.DAGG 39 BRENTWOOD DRIVE, AVONDALE HEIGHTS, VIC 3034
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RC
Yarraville – Change of Venue, Day & Time - Effective 18 July
2005
Tuesday 6.15 pm for 6.30 pm
Yarraville Club “The Wilson Room” 135 Stephen St, Yarraville 3013.
Ph: 9689 6033
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Photographic
Hints for Bulletin Editors
AGE Ivan Vojlay
(Beachside) has offered some handy hints on digital photography that
will spruce up your club
bulletins.
Everyone will benefit from Ivan's advice - see
attached.
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Club
Changeover Dates
July 4 -RC Richmond & Collingwood
July 5 - RC Echuca Moama, Werribee, Southbank & Brighton Beach
July 7 - RC Hawthorn, Brunswick & Footscray
July 8 – RC Bendigo Sandhurst
July 9 – RC Bendigo Strathdale
July 13 - RC Yarraville
July 15 – RC Altona
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Send
What & When
Send District
Dues & Insurance Premiums by 31 January & 31 July
Send RI Semi-Annual Dues payable as at 1 July & 1 January to:
Send Membership reports by 15th each month to membership@rotaryd9800.org
Send Attendance reports by 15th each month to: attendance@rotaryd9800.org
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Rotary
Facts
Rotary 4-Way Test
It was
created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to
take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. Taylor
looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in
depression-caused financial difficulties. He drew up a 24-word
code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and
professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales,
production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers,
and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy.
The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated
into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways.
Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International in 1954-55.
Of the things we think, say, or do:
1.
Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOOD WILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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 Here are some
photos of "Rotarians behaving not-too-badly". Click on
the graphic to share some of the great times in Chicago 2005 - Might take a few minutes but worth the wait.
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