Volume 2 Issue 26

09 January 2006

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

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DG's WEEKLY message
Rotary Friends,
Fran and I trust that you have all had a wonderful Christmas and we wish you and your families a very happy 2006.We had a great time with our family over Christmas and with my eldest son I attended the Boxing Day Test match and met many Rotarians from our District who were also enjoying the new facilities at the MCG.
As all clubs in our District are resuming this week after a short recess I am looking forward to our Rotary meeting at Kyneton and I’m sure you are all the same.
January is Rotary Awareness Month and I believe that we have a responsibility to be aware of what Rotary is all about so that we can share that knowledge with others. The better the profile that our clubs have in their community the more aware others are about Rotary. RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammer has said the through Service Above Self we can all create awareness both internally and externally, thus showing the world the great leadership on Rotary International.
I would like to remind you that the Registration cost for the District Conference will increase on 1st February and I ask that you all register as soon as possible to attend the 2006 Conference in Geelong.
Enjoy your week in Rotary                        DG John Wigley

1. District Conference 2006 in Geelong
   Visit the Conference website where you will find details on Speakers and an outline of the Programme.  Get down early for a game of Golf.
   http://www.rotary9800conference.com
   There is still accommodation in Geelong for the District Conference 30 March to 2 April.  Click here to find out.

2. Convention 2006 Newsletter
   Find out about the RI Convention in Scandinavia
   Contact Martin Taurins (OTC Chair) taurins3@vegas.com.au 

3. Rotary Club of Southbank
   Due to refurbishments taking place at Crown Towers during January, the Rotary Club of Southbank meetings for 10th, 17th & 24th January will be relocated.  For venue details, please contact Barbara Adams on 0410 220 530.  We will be back at Crown on 31st January.

4. RC of Hawthorn - PHF Recognitions
   Lawrence Reddaway and Ian Cathels (1 sapphire).

5. President Rob Lawrence congratulates Jude D'Cruz and Victor Portelli on becoming the newest members of the RC of Tullamarine.  And other one, Anthony Flapper joins RC of Tullamarine

6. Change to RC of Williamstown Meetings for January/February
   Because the Royal Yacht Club is unavailable early January the calendar of meetings is as attached. 

7. RC of Essendon - two PHF Recognitions (Shirley Kukk and Dr Peter Baker) and one new member, Grant Sheldon. 

8. An update on Speakers from Speakers Bank.

9. AUSTRALIAN ROTARY'S "WORLD WITHOUT POLIO" EXHIBITION" - December 2005 to February 2006

10. D.I.K is closed until Tues 17th Jan 06.
    For urgent contact only:  John Gordon 0412 539 743
    No emails RAWCS LO Timor until 20 Jan 06 as Bill Dagg is (on leave) as from 12 December 2005.

11. Rotary Anzac Peace Tour 2006 in Turkey
    Fully Escorted Group Tour Departing 17 April 2006
    Choose from either a 10-day or 21-day itinerary that includes: 
    Return airfares; Accommodation; Sightseeing;   ANZAC Day Dawn Service; Lone Pine Service among many other wonderful inclusions.  Both tours include extensive  sightseeing throughout Turkey.  More Details?

12. Central Repository for Club Histories
    Just a reminder of the facility to record club histories. Click here for full details. Interested Clubs may hand copy of their history to their AG. Contact Rtn John Meehan Ph: 9859 1772 for more information.

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