Volume 2 Issue 35

13 March 2006

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

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DG's WEEKLY message
Fellow Rotarians,
I have been in contact with Bill Dagg over the past few days and am pleased to report that the Rotary teams (200+ Rotarians and friends each day) are doing the cleaning at the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village with great enthusiasm and efficiency. An enormous amount of organising by Bill and Jenny Hunter from Albert Park has paved the way for this success and big thanks are due to them and all of the volunteers.
The week started with a lawn bowls night at RC Kyneton and I enjoyed my second try at this great game as did a large group of Kyneton Rotarians. Then it was off to an early start to attend the RC Glen Eira’s Business Breakfast which attracted 300 to hear Daniel Grollo give an insight into the operations of his family company who are the builders of many iconic buildings in Melbourne.
On Thursday morning I attended the meeting of the District Executive and in the evening the District Leadership Team. In between there were meetings with the members of the Foundation and Vocational Committees.
On Saturday it was off to Tullamarine airport to greet the incoming GSE team from Busan in South Korea. What a pleasure it was to meet Soo Ja Park and her team who looked remarkably fresh after their long journey via Singapore. I am so pleased that they have arrived and I know that the host Rotarians will make them feel very welcome.
Please come to the Welcome Dinner at Leonda on this Tuesday evening to meet them and hear their presentation. (details elsewhere in the Ezine).
 Enjoy your week in Rotary                        DG John Wigley

From the desk of the District Secretary.
In this week's edition, we have PP Leon Scott of the RC of Eaglehawk taking part in the Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games.  If any clubs have pics of any of their members, let's let other Rotarians know.  A photo of the the PE of the RC of Glenferrie at the wheel of a hot blue Toyota Sportiva exists but it's going on e-Bay as a fundraiser.  Come to think of it, probably wouldn't get much, so we'll share it with District 9800. 
                                                       David Pisterman
                                            District Secretary 2005 - 2006

New Members
 RC of Southbank
Johan Vloedmans – Accountancy – Business Services
Linda Vloedmans – Teaching – Secondary
(husband and wife inducted on Valentines Day 14/2/06)
Barbara Ryland – Superannuation Management

PHF Recognitions

Keep sending them in.  DG John's monthly updates have been circulated to the clubs and the new members and PHF recognitions have been noted.  If you haven't received a copy through your club Click July, August, September, October and November  December.

 

Forward a photo of any new member to: secretary@rotaryd9800.org and inform the whole District via the weekly E-Zine newsletter.

Changes to RI Exchange Rate
 Please publish in the Ezine that the exchange rate for Semi-Annual Returns (SAR) is US$1.38
Whilst the rate for February is now US$1.33.
Clubs should ensure that when paying their RI Semi-Annual subs (SAR) they use the January rate of $US1.38

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  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19  20   21  22  23  24   25  26  27  28  29  30  31  32  33  34

District 9800's website: www.rotaryd9800.org

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  1. DG's Update

  2. District Conference 2006 in Geelong
    It's not too late to book for Geelong.      Dress with colour and get into the Rhythm of Life with the Impalas at the Geelong Arena. Click here. 
    The conference website has details on speakers:      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. Cancellation of RC of Laverton's meetings in March
    Because of the club's involvement in a Rotary project at the Commonwealth games, normal Rotary Club of Laverton Point Cook meetings at Sanctuary Lakes on 15 and 22 Mar 06 are cancelled.
    Normal meetings will resume on 29 Mar.
    Members not involved in the project are encouraged to do ‘make ups’.

  4. PP Leon Scott - RC of Eaglehawk - carrying the Commonwealth Games Baton - Click

  5. Cafe Internationale at International House, Saturday, 6th May, 2006 - A Night not to be missed.

  6. A Vital Health Message: BOWELSCAN
    Prevention is definitely better than Cure when it comes to checking for abnormalities in the BOWEL.  It was planned that District 9800 run a comprehensive District-wide Bowelscan Programme in 2006 in conjunction with District 9780 (Geelong and parts west).  However, due to a number of constraints, this has been deferred.  In the meantime, a number of clubs have expressed interest in running a "pilot" programme similar to the one run by RC of Glenferrie.  Contact Cheryl Pisterman inhouse@mira.net if your club is interested.

  7. 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

  8. More information on events at the RI Convention in Scandinavia
    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: