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DG's WEEKLY message
Rotary Friends
It is my pleasure
to announce the Nominating Committee for District Governor 2008/02009 conducted the
interview process today and the successful candidate is PP Jim Studebaker from the RC
North Balwyn. I’m sure you will all join me in offering congratulations to Jim and
his wife Carol.
On Tuesday evening Fran and I attended the RC Gisborne and it was a special night as
visiting Rotarian Bill Harper from the RC Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands presented his
daughter Robyn Head (a non-Rotarian) with a PHF.Bill is a regular visitor to the RC
Gisborne and Robyn is actively involved in the Macedon Ranges community.
Wednesday was a special day as it was the 85th Anniversary of the founding of
Rotary in Australia and of course the 85th Birthday for the RC Melbourne. This
important event was celebrated in style with a packed house luncheon attended by RI Past
President Royce Abbey and many distinguished guests. President Mev Connell was resplendent
in his kilts and who will forget the “Happy Birthday Mr. President” song by
“Marilyn” bringing in the birthday cake.
Wednesday evening the RC Castlemaine paid a
visit to the RC Kyneton and then visited the vintage car collection of Conference Chairman
Ivan Smith. It was then an early start to visit RC Tullamarine for breakfast on Thursday
morning and be present for the handing over of a cheque for $16,000 to the MS Society
being the proceeds of their Mega Swim last November. It was also great to see the good
attendance at this meeting and Pres. Rob Lawrence and his team is to be congratulated for
the success of this project.
On Thursday evening Fran and I attended the RC Bendigo South for the launch of their new
major project, The Margaret Roberts Motor Neurone Disease Research Scholarship which is
named after one of Bendigo's strongest community workers. The scholarship holder Adam
Walker will conduct his research at the Howard Florey Institute at Melbourne University
and was present to hear an address by the CEO of MND Assoc. of Victoria Rodney Harris.
Congratulations Bendigo South on this great initiative!
Friday morning saw me in Melbourne to meet with the Steering Committee of PACE,
Partnerships Advancing Community Engagement, the new project that the RT Rev. Peter
Hollingworth spoke about at the District Conference. There are representatives of the
Department for Victorian Communities, The Brotherhood of St Laurence and Rotarians from
our District on this committee.
|Zonta District Governor Ronda Walker joins me in looking forward to your company at the
Governors Ball at the Kyneton Town Hall next Saturday so why not make up a table and join
in the fun!
Enjoy your week in
Rotary
DG John Wigley
From the desk of the District Secretary.
Nothing from him as he is too tired from his long
drive from Canberra today (Ed.)
New Members - RC of Keilor
President Jeanette Lynch welcomes two new members:
Hugh Wolff
on the left and David Bourke on the right with
Jeanette centre
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
The exchange rate for Semi-Annual Returns (SAR) is US$1.38
Don't forget - you can always check the back issues of Weekly
News if you missed something: 2005-2006 Issue 01
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District 9800's website: www.rotaryd9800.org
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Report from the GSE Team in Busan Click here for Natalie's comments or
visit: http://gse-d9800.livejournal.com/calendar
DG presents cheque on behalf of RC of Tullamarine towards a cure
for MS Click
RC of Richmond's Pets on Parade
It's not too late to enter your pet for this great outing on Sunday April 30 or
just come along and enjoy the day. For
details.
The Age features ROMAC on 4 April
On the 4th April The Age
published a story of 2.6 Kg Maria who was going to die because of lack of medical
facilities to treat a hole in the heart in East Timor. A Sydney surgeon volunteered to do
the necessary operation.
But life saving operations are just one step in patient care. It involves passports,
visas, transport, en route carers, local carers, interpreters and a whole range of support
mechanisms. Plus often there are hospital charges.
ROMAC stepped in and has received daily publicity in The Age and is the quoted charity to
receive donation to help Maria. ROMAC has been a key to the project as we were one
of the few organisations that could put all the steps in place within a time limit that
would keep Maria alive.
I would strongly recommend you go to http.//theage.com.au and click on the Maria story or
go direct via www.theage.com.au/flash/babyMaria/menu.html
It lists the daily coverage plus some heart rendering pictures.
RC of Chadstone East Malvern fundraiser - Indian Cultural
evening - Saturday May
6, 7.00PM
to be held at Glen
Eira
Town Hall auditorium - Details
Speakers Bank Update
RC of West Footscray Golf Day - 19 May 2006
For details click
RC of Essendon North Autumn Concert.
It was so successful in 2004, we are holding it again. Click Here and/or Here to find out more.
RC of Gisbone - Defensivde Driving Program - Sunday 7 May - Calder
Park Raceway
Cost $210 per person
This one day program is run by Murcotts and
is suited to drivers of all ages. Participants must be licenced and use their own
vehicle. Included will be a sausage sizzle lunch provided by our club.
For more information and enrolment forms contact:
PAT BIALOBRZESKI - 54283474 Fax -54283519
The Rotary Radio Hour
The Rotary Club of North Balwyn conducts a Rotary Radio Hour on the first Tuesday each
month on the community radio station – 96.5FM out of studios in the Warringal Mall in
Heidelberg. What a great way to let the community know about Rotary For details click here.
Welcome
Back to our GSE Team members to be held at:
Milano’s Hotel, 1st Floor, The
Esplanade,
Brighton
Beach on Tuesday 6th June
2006Urgent Notice:
The District RoCan (ovarian cancer research
dinner) has been cancelled untill the new date SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST
details of venue TBA.
DGs Changeover - Saturday 1 July 2006
Organised by RC of Southbank organising the
changeover. The following link will take people to our website where they will find full
details of the changeover, and enable them to register on-line.http://rotary.to/D9800/changeover2006-7/
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
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