Volume 2 Issue 11

12 September 2005

WEEKLY NEWS
the e-Zine of 
Rotary International District 9800
www.rotaryd9800.org/news9800 

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DG's WEEKLY message
Rotary Friends and families
What awful devastation has been caused in Louisiana and Mississippi by Hurricane Katrina and I'm sure all Rotarians in District would want to support Rotarians in those affected areas.  There is a message from PRIP Frank Devlyn (now Chairman of The Rotary Foundation Trustees) elsewhere in this week's e-zine which will give you all the best way to make donations to enable Rotarians there to carry out humanitarian service to those who need it most. 
This past week we have visited seven clubs and it has been such a wonderful experience. The warmth of the welcome is always there as is the friendliness of the members and what a variety of programs are being implemented. Our thanks to the Presidents and members of Northcote, Carlton, Gisborne, Castlemaine, Kew, Melbourne North and Melbourne South.
There are some very large projects involving the rebuilding of villages in Sri Lanka by Bendigo Sandhurst and Chadstone East Malvern, and at Melbourne South they are replacing canoes for the fisherman to resume their livelihood.
We will visit three clubs this week however we look forward to meeting many of you at the Australian Army Concert Band concert at the Glen Eira Town Hall on Wednesday 14th in aid of the Re-building of East Timor.
Enjoy Rotary this week.                DG John Wigley

Quote of the Week:
"Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment." - Grenville Kleiser

From the Secretary's Desk:
PHF Recognitions:  DG John is still collecting your PHF recognitions and new member contributions so send them to: secretary@rotaryd9800.org or    newsletter@rotaryd9800.org

Would you please advise the Attendance officer in your clubs that the correct Business Phone Number for Peter Lamping District Attendance Officer is (03) 8369 5203 & not as published on page 54 of the District Directory.

Click on the graphic below to find out the best way to make donations to assist people on the Gulf Coast.

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New members
Forward a photo of any new member to: secretary@rotaryd9800.org and inform the whole District via the weekly E-Zine newsletter.
Please let us know of gains and losses of membership: membership@rotaryd9800.org

RI Exchange Rate Effective 1 July 2005
USD 1.00 = AUD 1.32

Don't forget - you can always check the back issues of Weekly News if you missed something:  2005-2006 Issue 01  02  03  04  05  06  07  08  09  10

District 9800's website: www.rotaryd9800.org

  1. Julie Mason (RC of Wyndham) has been announced as the Primary School Principal of the Year. Julie is Principal of the Derrimut Heath Primary School located at Hoppers Crossing.

  2. RC of Richmond Hill's Bluey Day
    We are running another Bluey Day on Monday 26th September, 2005 at 6.30 for 7.00 at Rydges Riverwalk.
    This is a worthy cause and great fun.      Attached is the flyer.  You can find out more about bluey day on:
    http://www.blueyday.net/victoria.aspx

  3. Rotary Club of Brighton Beach on Tuesday 20th September  has the "Young Australian of the Year 2004", Hugh Evans as their Guest Speaker. Hugh spoke on human rights at the World Congress on family law and Children's Rights in South Africa. This is your chance to hear about Hugh's experiences. Venue: Milanos Hotel, 4 The Esplanade, Brighton Beach. Time 6.15 -6.45pm 
    RSVP 19th September 2005 President Noelle Pratt  noellep@netspace.net.au

  4. GSE Applications required - Click here

  5. ARHRF Road Show - go visit the biggest "caravan" on the road - the ARHRF Winnebago
    - where will it be?  Click

  6. HAT - Health Australia & Tanzania (Inc) is a newly formed charity set up to fundraise for community initiated development projects that improve the access to health, water and education for Tanzanians in predominately rural communities. A number of clubs in District 9800 have been involved with funding these projects (including the RC of Glenferrie) Click here to find out about a concert with a difference.  Find out more about HAT www.hat.org.au

  7. Early Notice for Christmas
    Earn funds for your club projects - Contact RC of Keilor for more info.

  8. School of St Jude
    The latest update on Gemma Sisia and the School of St Jude in Tanzania
    http://www.schoolofstjude.co.tz/visiting.toursaustralia.asp

  9. FOR SALE - An interesting Fund Raising Project from District 9500 - The Rotary Train

  10. Adventures of the Travel Gavel

WHERE'S GAV???? - He's been found in the Batman Cluster - with the rumour that he had arrived at Melbourne Latrobe.  We do know he was signed in by President Bruce at CMS.

20 June Kangaroo Flat 
21 June Bendigo Strathdale
12 July  RC of Glenferrie 
13 July   RC Kew on Yarra
26 July RC Hawthorn
    & RC Boroondara
4th August RC of Kew
9th August RC Cent Melb Sunrise
September RC of Melb Latrobe

Calendar of Events: Click on the link for events in District 9800.  If you have any event you wish publicised, contact: