Volume 2 Issue 37

27 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 am excited that the District Conference starts next Friday morning and it is rewarding to note the strong registration numbers. The RC Kyneton is now putting the final touches to this great annual event and they are looking forward to meeting all who attend.
Don’t forget that the Conference Dinner has a colourful theme so find your brightest clothes to dazzle! Fran and I were in Geelong on Wednesday and the waterfront area is looking terrific and awaiting our arrival.
The bike riders have commenced their “Tour de Bebe” on Saturday and I trust that they have a smooth and profitable ride to Geelong. This year they are seeking to raise $70,000 to purchase a new JET Ventilator for the Neonatal Unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital and I encourage your support for this wonderful cause.
This week we attended the RC Bendigo on Tuesday where it was my pleasure to present a 50 year Rotary service certificate to Ron Meurer .Unfortunately Tom Tweed was as unable to be present to receive the same award but what a great achievement from these two Bendigo Rotarians.
On Wednesday it was my great pleasure to join PRIP Royce Abbey and the RC Melbourne President Mev Connell at a lunch at International House hosted by the Head of College A/Prof Jane Munro. Our District has a close relationship with International House and it is a regular venue for so many meetings for our clubs and District committees. 
On Saturday afternoon Fran and I joined the Hobson’s Bay Cluster AG John Davis and the Club Presidents and their partners as guests of the Werribee Racing Club for a most enjoyable social afternoon. I think there were some who went home with a heavier pocket than the one they arrived with!
Computers for Kids is a program that has been running for some years and its recent growth has been considerable, so much so that they are in need of larger premises in which to operate. If any Rotarian can assist on knows someone who could provide a 500sq.m min. storage facility with amenities in the Footscray area would they please contact Dawn Watson or PDG Jeffrey Bird.
Enjoy your week in Rotary and we look forward to seeing you in Geelong on Friday or Thursday for the golf and tennis. DG John Wigley

From the desk of the District Secretary.
Attn Club Presidents
Reminder, URGENT  April 7th Deadline for lodgement of claims for a Presidential Citation 2005 -2006.
Please go to the RI International website www.Rotary.org and on the front page find Deadline nears for Presidential Citation nominations this has all the information for Club Presidents to submit their details to DG John Wigley. Make sure they are submitted prior to the April 7th Deadline.                   David Pisterman, District Secretary 2005 - 2006

New Members
 RC of Toorak
Ms Candice Morton-Smith - Classification: Event Management

Pic of RC of Footscray's new member, Elia Andriotis

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  35  36

District 9800's website: www.rotaryd9800.org

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  1. District Conference 2006 in Geelong
    Details of the six Workshops will be listed on the Conference website on Monday. Please make sure you read about them to enable you to make a choice on Friday.
     Don't forget: Dress with colour and get into the Rhythm of Life with the Impalas at the Geelong Arena. Click here. 
    The conference website has all the details:      www.rotary9800conference.com

  2. Would-be John Newcombes out there!!!!
    If you would like to join the tennis players at Barwon Heads Golf Club at 12:30 on Thursday 30th March for a hit of tennis, please contact:     Martin Taurins 0407 564 389 or taurins3@vegas.com.au

  3. Bike Riders on their way to Geelong.  Media Release

  4. Gemma Sisia is on the Channel 7 Sunrise programme this Tuesday 28 March 2006.

  5. Lance Hinton Shield -- Monday May 15th at Golf Links Road Frankston Details.  Registration

  6. RC of Toorak - Businesspersons Breakfast Click

  7. Rotary Fellowship with District 2100 - For details contact robertamacaione@gmail.com

  8. GSE Joint Farewell for South Korean and District 9800 teams, hosted by RC Richmond, Tuesday 11 April 2006 at Leonda, Hawthorn.  See attached flier and booking form

  9. RC of Chadstone East Malvern fundraiser - Indian Cultural evening - Saturday May 6, 7.00PM to be held at Glen Eira Town Hall auditorium.  Click here for details. 

  10. New Speakers from Speakers Bank 

  11. District Awards - Advance Notice

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

  13. 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: