Volume 2 Issue 30

06 February 2006

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

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DG's WEEKLY message
Fellow Rotarians,
It’s good to read the Club Bulletins and see that clubs are getting back to their normal meetings and planning the second half of this Rotary year.
Last week I wrote to all Club Presidents calling for nominations of Past Presidents to serve on the Nominating Committee for the District Governor 2008/09 and I encourage you to address this matter promptly as these names must be sent to me by 28th February. This week each club will receive an invitation to nominate a member for the position of District Governor 2008/2009 and again I ask that give this matter your close attention.
Some weeks ago I reminded you that there are funds available for District Simplified Grants and I again encourage you to consider an application for funds to add to your funds for a humanitarian project either locally or overseas. PDG Jeff Bird is available to help you with an application.
Some of the time this past week has been spent with the Conference Committee and we are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that you have a great time in Geelong.
The theme for the Conference Dinner is “Celebrate the Rhythm of Life with Colour” as we give you plenty of scope to dress to fit in with this theme. I met with the Resolutions Committee to plan the Resolutions Session which will be held on Saturday afternoon at the conference. Details will be sent to all clubs this week.
Today Fran and I joined the PDGs and partners as we bid DGE Bernie Walshe and Margaret bon voyage for their travel to the International Assembly in San Diego next weekend. It will be a wonderful experience for them as they meet all 528 DGEs from around the Rotary world.
Enjoy your week in Rotary                        DG John Wigley

1. DG's Update

2. District Conference 2006 in Geelong
   Come to the Geelong Conference and hear how a regional bank in Central Victoria became a large financial institution and an example to other small banking entities - Click here. 
   Click here for information on other speakers
   Visit the conference website for more information:  www.rotary9800conference.com
   Accommodation in Geelong is available and can be booked through Alison Keith Travel World Newtown Telephone: 5229 8641 or Email: alisonk@travelworldnewtown.com.au

3. Australian Open Gardens Scheme, the RC of Southbank and the Xanana Trust present The Fruits of Mother Earth in Melbourne Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 February
   10.00am - 4.30 pm
   Entry fee is $5 For full information Click Here

4. Polio Endemic Countries Hit All-Time Low of Four
   A good news story from Rotary International.  Click on the link to read about how polio has been almost eradicated.

5. Another year for the Scandia Race and the RC of Essendon North Click here for more on this highly successful annual event.

6. GSE Welcome Dinner for the Team from Busan
   14 March 2006
   The Rotary Club of Hawthorn is hosting the GSE Welcome Dinner to the visiting South Korean team at Leonda on Tuesday evening, 14 March.  RI Director Elect Ian Riseley will be the keynote speaker.  Further details and a downloadable Registration Form can be found at www.hawthornrotary.org/news/gse

7. RC of Gisborne combining with the RC of Essendon North
   The Rotary Club of Gisborne Inc. would like to advise that their meeting on Tuesday 14th February 2006 WILL NOT be held at the normal meeting venue The Blue Lagoon in Gisborne, but a Combined Meeting Night will be held with the Rotary Club of Essendon North at their normal meeting venue and time on Wednesday 15th February 2006.

8. RC Central Melbourne Sunrise Hypothetical - 10 February 2006 7:00 for 7:30pm at BMW Edge
   It's on again - stimulating and challenging hypothetical facilitated by Julian Burnside QC with a range of interesting and provocative panel members. Note that Jeff Sher QC will be replaced by Lex Lasry QC.  Click here for details

9. Get your Rotary project out there in the community.
   There has been an approach from a community radio station for news of Rotary events.  Click here for contact details.

10. An invitation to a business lunch in aid of SAVI Project in India
    Click here for details on a business lunch in Ballarat being held in conjunction with the Australia India Business Council and the City of Ballarat to raise funds towards construction of a village in tsunami devastated India.

11. Host Ticketed Events for RI Convention
    
    Click here to find out more RI Convention in Scandinavia
    Contact Martin Taurins (OTC Chair) taurins3@vegas.com.au

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