Intimacy/Sexuality Prostate Cancer - Free Relationship Health Seminar

Tuesday 8 May 2012. Featuring: David Parkin – Men’s Health Educator, Chris Love – Urological Surgeon, Bettina Arndt – Clinical Psychologist & Sex Therapist.

Enquiries and/or bookings: 9575 5322 Bookings recommended. RSVP 1 May 2012.

ALL WELCOME. Disabled Access. Presented by Bayside Kingston Prostate Cancer Support

Group & Bentleigh Bayside Prostate Cancer Partners Support Group. Panel Discussion. Registration: from 6.30pm. Time: 7.00pm. Cost: Free.

Where: Sandringham Football Club Beach Road, Sandringham Mel Ref: 76F8 Read more

Car and Vintage Bike Show - Rotary Club of Keilor

Sunday 6 May 2012 from 9am to 1.30pm. At the Keilor Hotel, Cnr Old Calder Highway & Arabin St, Keilor (Melways Map 14, J6). Entry Costs: Display Cars $20 (includes driver + 1 passenger), Bikes $10 - free snag & soft drink for driver/rider). Admission - $5 per person (Under 16 – free)

Lots of award categories for entered cars & bikes. Great entertainment for the whole family with lots of exceptional cars Read more

Pie and Port Night- Rotary Club of Rochester

Saturday 5th May, 6.00  for 7.00 pm

Rotary Club of Rochester will be holding their Legendary Pie and Port night to be held at the Rochester Fire Station Function Rooms- albeit fire appliance building.

All are invited for a evening of fellowship, country produced fine fare along with appropriate choices of wines and port to complement fine food.

At the country price of $27 per person come along and support Rotary Club of Rochester annual fundraiser , fellowship filled evening. Perhaps its time to make it a weekend in the country by enjoying a River Cruise by day , Pie and Port by night and a Country market on travelling home on Sunday.

Further information contact Community Director Heather 03 54 841147. E-mail ghwatson1@bigpond.com.au

Cafe International - International House, University of Melbourne

Saturday 5th May 6.30pm at International House, 241 Royal Parade, Parkville Vic 3052, $80 for three course dinner with wine and great entertainment

RSVP by 23 April and  buy ticket contact Luciana by email orrl@unimelb.edu.au or fill in the attached form and fax/email directly.

Each year in early May the students organise Café International – a cabaret style evening providing entertainment all evening with a 3 course dinner with wine.  Having your Rotary club book a table or two not only gives the students confidence and great satisfaction by entertaining you all evening but also gives much needed financial support to student resources and a nominated charity; previously the deserving organisation has been Interplast.  This year another organisation  supported by Rotary,  Alola will receive the donation

Booking Form

Cafe Letter to Rotary 2012

Cafe International Flyer

Rotary International Convention 2012 - Bangkok Thailand

Preconvention Cocktail Party - 13 April - 5 - 7pm $30.00  - Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.

For all District delegates attending the May 2012 R I Convention in Thailand.

Substantial finger food with drinks at very reasonable bar prices, free underground parking available. DG Keith Ryall is attending and we have invited the Royal Thai Consulate General Melbourne. RSVP to PP Peter Milburn District Chairperson- 2012
Contact Peter Milburn - 9801 6180 or milburnp@yahoo.com.au

3-5 May 2012 - Rotary World Peace Symposium and Rotary Alumni Celebration

4-5 May 2012 - Rotary Alumni Celebration

6-9 May 2012 - Rotary International Convention

This year’s Convention has the lowest registration fee of any recent World Convention and with inexpensive air travel to & from Australia and outstanding value for money hotels, this convention will be the most affordable for many years.

District Club Service Director Chris Don has appointed PP Peter Milburn (rotary Club of Malvern) as our Districts On To World Conference Chairman.  Peter has agreed to act as our Districts coordinator and is happy to assist with any information relating to the Convention to be held in Bangkok.  There will be opportunities through Peter of group hotel bookings as well as organized tours. Convention information including the Registration Form, Recommended Hotel , Venue details, Convention Program & FAQ’s can be found at www.rotaryconvention2012.com

Who: You. All Rotary alumni and Rotarians are invited.

Where: Bangkok, Thailand

Why: Reunite with old friends. Meet new contacts. Hear interesting speakers. Learn about Rotary’s peace initiatives. Network network network.
How: Information about registration, travel, and lodging can be found on Rotary’s website www.rotaryconvention2012.com

Volunteer for rural Nepal and take in the RI International Convention - Rotary Club of Woodend

April - May 2012 (dates to be confirmed)

Volunteer to participate in the Rotary Club of Woodend sponsored, RAWCS registered Nepali Village Initiatives Project in April 2012 and your trip expenses will be tax deductible. And you can take in the Rotary International Convention in Bangkok (6-9 May) on the way home. Read more

The Great Macedon Ranges Challenge - Rotary Club of Gisborne

Sunday 29 April. Ride or run the picturesque Macedon Ranges. Raise funds for MS research and other local and international programs of the Rotary Club of Gisborne. Courses include a scenic 15 km run or three cycling routes of 75 km, 115 km or 130 km. The major charity partner for the event is MS Australia – challenge yourself to help fund a cure.

Proud major sponsors - the GREAT Association, Macedon Ranges Dentistry and Bendigo Community Bank.

Enquiries - telephone Barry Wills 0408 284 510 for the ride or Kevin Mortimer 00423 731 297 for the run  Read More

The Boroondara Paper Presents - Rotary Clubs of Glenferrie, Hawthorn, Kew & Kew on Yarra

Professor Ian Harper: The Economic Outlook

Breakfast MC: Tony Charlton AM

Tuesday 24 April 2012 Start 6:45am for 7:00am Concludes at 8:45am sharp

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
 $45.00 per head (includes a full breakfast)

Enquiries to Don Moore 0412 392 933 or email: donmoore@bigpond.net.au  Read more

GSE Garden Tea Party

Outbound D9800 team going to D5230 USA - Team Leader PDG Greg Ross, Jacinta Lean, Adam Mckie, Briana Trimble and Andrew Wood

Sunday 15th April 2012 1:30 to 4pm, Werribee Park Reception Center

Gate 5, K road Werribee (Melway Ref 201- B4)

$35 per person (includes abundant food endless tea, coffee and soft drink Alcohol at bar price. )

RSVP: Monday 2nd April 2012 Read More

Rotary Camp Getaway Kitchen rebuilding project - Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat

The Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat will donate 50% of the takings from this year’s ‘Hole in One’ golf competition (could be $5000+) to the Rotary Camp Getaway Kitchen rebuilding project. The trade-off is that they need ‘volunteers’ for eight, 4 hour shifts over Easter.

If you can help fill a shift on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday or Easter Monday, (Apr 6, 7, 8 or 9th) at 9.30 to 1pm or 1 to 5pm then please let Paul Kirkpatrick know via email pkirkpatrick55@gmail.com, or mobile 0419 368 430.

John Flynn Memorial Charity Golf Day - Rotary Club of Werribee Inc

When: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Where: Werribee Park Golf Club, Werribee (Melway 201 B6)
Time: 12.30pm Shotgun Start, Registration from 11.45am
Format: Ambrose (Four Person) with BBQ before hit off, Presentation Dinner and Trophies
Cost: Sponsorship packages; $1,500 Platinum, $1000 Gold, $550 Silver and $300 Bronze. $75 per player or $40 for Werribee Park Golf Club members

Entries and fees to be received by 12th March 2012
For Enquires and Entries Contact: Paul Revell Phone: 0414 889 034 Email: revcompr@bigpond.com
All funds raised go towards the Rotary Club of Werribee’s local and international community projects
(27th February 2012 for Gold and Platinum sponsors)    Read More

John Flynn Memorial Charity Golf Day - Rotary Club of Werribee Inc.

When: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Where: Werribee Park Golf Club, Werribee (Melway 201 B6)
Time: 12.30pm Shotgun Start, Registration from 11.45am
Format: Ambrose (Four Person) with BBQ before hit off, Presentation Dinner and Trophies
Cost: Sponsorship packages; $1,500 Platinum, $1000 Gold, $550 Silver and $300 Bronze.
$75 per player or $40 for Werribee Park Golf Club members

All funds raised go towards the Rotary Club of Werribee’s local and international community projects Read more

Nepalese Cultural Dinner - Rotary Club of Woodend

2nd March 2012 - Gurkhas Restaurant, 258 Lygon Street Carlton

Wyndham River Fun Run

26th February 2012

Walk or run, 3km, 8km or 15km courses around the scenic Werribee River in Werribee.  The course is ideal for first time runners, avid walkers or experienced runners seeking a new challenge!

Have a great time participating in a fun community event, while raising vital funds for the Royal Children’s Good Friday Appeal. Visit www.wyndhamfunrun.org for more info

Aussie Afternoon tea at Melbourne Zoo - Rotary Club of Canterbury – GSE Farewell

Farewell the District 3030 Group Study Exchange Team

Date: Sunday 25 March 2012 Arrival:1:30pm for 2.00pm start

Venue: Melbourne Zoo, Leopard Lodge, Rail Gate Entrance, Poplar Rd, Parkville (Melways Map 29 Reference E11) Casual attire

Price: $40 per person – Free zoo admission starting 1pm Includes: 1 Glass of bubbles and canapés on arrival + Afternoon tea (scones/Jam/cream, Lamingtons, Mini Pies, Croissants, Danish pastries, Coffee/tea) Other drinks at cash bar prices

RSVP: 12 March – Booking form below

Early Zoo Admission before 1pm: Special 50% discount = $12.70 Read More

Melbourne Conference 2012

9-12 March 2012

The 80th Annual Rotary District 9800 Conference is set to be out biggest yet in every way.  Bringing together Rotarians, community partners, socially responsible corporates and the public, this is the perfect chance to have a relaxing and uplofting long weekend holiday in Australia's cultural capital... Melbourne Read more

Grand Challenge Cricket match

Date: March 8, 2012.
 

Location: Stradbroke Park #2, corner Belmore and Burke Roads, Kew, Melways K4.
 

Start time: Game time 11am for 35 overs each. Assemble from 10am.

Cost: $30 per player covers ground hire, pavilion access and lunch. Payment to be made on the day. Attire: Whites (or near whites). No spikes. Sandshoes only.

Contact: All enquiries to Warren Fricke 9836 1202 or wfricke@bigpond.net.au Read More

International Womens Day Breakfast

Celebrate International Womens Day on Thursday 8th March 2012 with a dynamic breakfast Q&A that will tackle challenging issues facing men and women working together. Proceeds will be directed to 'Violence Free Families', a Rotary Initiative that educates Australian familes challenged by agressive and violent behaviour. Read More

Packlng container for Cambodia

8th March

The container for Cambodia is ready for packing.  The contents have been sorted, packed and labelled.  The container has been delivered to Donations in Kind.
Now we need to pack it…..Thursday 8th March (tomorrow!).   It should only take a few hours if we pull together.   Please let Bronwyn Stephens know if you are able to help.

The address details for DIK are attached…it takes me 30 mins from Brighton to get there – an easy drive over the westgate and along Millers Road.

I suggest arriving at 9.30am – that allows the morning peak hour traffic to clear.

Many thanks, In Rotary service
Bronwn Stephens, Rotary Club of Melbourne South Read More

GSE Welcome to AUS (D3030) – Rotary Club of Chadstone / East Malvern

29th Feb, 2012 - 6.30pm until 9.45.

Welcome cocktail party on Wednesday February 29th at the MALVERN VALLEY GOLF CLUB, Golfers Drive, Malvern East Melway 69D1

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Chadstone East Malvern, for details contact Eric Farmer on 9500 0140 Read more

Flyer for GSE 2012-2023 - UK - Cambridge

HONEY BEE INTEREST MEETING

Tuesday 28th February,2012

The Honey Bee in Australia is under threat. The Rotary Club of Caulfield is promoting simple steps which urban householders can undertake to assist in maintaining local, healthy honey bee populations. There is also renewed interest in individual bee keeping. To enable those interested to learn more, the Club is hosting the Glen Eira Honey Bee Interest Group.

Date-Tuesday 28th February, 2012

Time-7pm for 7.30pm

Location-Koornang Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena.(Melways 69 A5).2min from 822 Bus,5 min from Murrumbeena Station and on-site parking available.

Entry Fee-Gold Coin

Refreshments-Light refreshments available before the commencement of the meeting

Bookings Essential-rotarycaulfield@gmail.com

Speakers

• Bernard Heinze-Victorian Apiarists’ Association
• Dr. Nikolai and Diana Faizoulline- Hampton Hives
• Vanessa and Mat - Melbourne Rooftop Honey
• Doug Taylor-Glen Eira City Council

2012 BIG BAY SWIM

Sunday 26th February 2012, Commencing 9am at Sandridge Beach, Port Melbourne

The event is a 3.2 km swimming race (with many division and spot prizesç) across Port Phillip Bay from Port Melbourne to Williamstown. Read more.

> >For more information of this event please visit: > www.bigbayswim.com.au

Federation Square Lights Up to "End Polio Now"

25-27 February, 2012

Sportsmans Night - Rotary Club of Brighton

Thursday 23 February 2012 – 6.30 for 7pm, at The International of Brighton: 81 Bay Street, Brighton.

Regular tickets $160. Corporate premium tables of 12 are $2600

Contact Details: Tony Rouse – 0401 080 634 or Daryl Forge – 0411 080 634 or email: sportsmans@rotarybrighton.com.au or download pdf: http://www.
rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/Sportsmans_Night_A4_2012_pr_copy.pdf

Website: http://www.rotarybrighton.com.au/

Event Promo: Youtube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSPh0EgsCLU

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Rotary Club of Glen Eira Whisky Tasting

23rd February 2012 at 7pm at Caulfield RSL, 4 St.Georges Rd, Elsternwick.

Please contact Alan Samuel, Rotary Club of Glen Eira: Mobile: 0408-0240-224, e-mail: rotarygleneira@gmail.com

Experience the taste of GLENFARCLAS Single Mallts.
$50 per person, including Finger Food
 
On-line booking:http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=17373

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50 years of service - Rotary Club of Caulfield 

23rd February 2012  at 6:30- 7pm  

2012 Street Change: Search for Melbourne's Best Busker - Rotary Club of Melbourne Park

Thursday February 23, 2012 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm

QV Square - corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne (CBD)

For further details contact - Saxon Mitchell – 0425 775 885 Read more

GSE Welcome to AUS (D5230), Welcome Home  (Aus-D3030)

22nd February 2012  at 6.30 for 7pm

Grand Star Receptions, Grieve Parade, Altona North. Cost: $45pp

We welcome home our Australian team returning from D3030 Maharastra India along with the USA Team arriving from D5230 California USA. RSVP Date and

Contact Details: Wednesday 15th February 2012, Peter Shepheard 9369 8358 Email: peter.shepheard@bigpond.com

Download Flyer

Download Booking Form

Refer also Welcome the incoming team from D3030 on 29th Feb - refer details below.

RVFR High Country Weekend - Sheepyard Flat - Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians

Australia Day Weekend - From 26 January 2012

What? Fellowship weekend January 2012 Australia Day weekend. Come along and join in for a weekend of Rotary fellowship, fun, and a bit of four wheel driving in one of the best destinations in Victoria. Easy access for all four wheel drive vehicles.

Where? Sheepyard Flat, of course, in the Howqua Hills on the pristine Howqua River. It is a large open area with lots of trees, long drops, barbecue areas (fire restrictions permitting) and dog friendly. Read more

Great Australia Day Swim - Rotary Club of Brighton

26 January 2012

Join us again in 2012 for the 1.4 km and 5 km Open Water Swims around the Middle Brighton pier and marina to the beach. Read more

Jonathan Welch

25 January 2012

Renowned and much awarded Performer, Conductor, Choirmaster, Teacher and Speaker.Founder of the
CHOIR OF HARD KNOCKS and the CHOIR OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION

Wednesday 25th January 2012, at 6.30 for 7.00 PM, at Fredricks Restaurant, 980 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon.
Cost: $45.00 per person, including 2 course meal.
Drinks at bar prices.
Bookings: Fredricks Restaurant , Phone 9379 3247

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Eyes Wide Open - 16 Day Cambodia Humanitarian Tour - Rotary Club of Melbourne South

5 - 21 January 2012

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Rotary Ovarian Cancer Research

Sunday 15 January 2012 at 12:00pm

Time: 12:00 pm  (Lunch is organised for all)

Location: St. Leonards, Victoria (1 hour and 30 minutes out of Melbourne)

Meeting Place: St. Leonards Hotels Car Park Area across the road from Hotel. 496 The Esp, St. Leonards VIC 3223

This will be a day to remember!

                   *Everyone needs to bring a change of clothes, bathers, towels,beach chairs and umbrella's.

                   *Everyone involved in the filming needs to provide a form of identification before the video shot.

How can you help: On January the 15th SqueezeBox Multimedia will be filming a MUSIC VIDEO to the FIGHT FOR LIFE song. The film shoot will take place at St Leonards / Portarlington:

We need at least 50 Women, bring all of the family.
You will need to sign a release form of your participation in the Film shoot, see attached and email back to me on the address below. numbers are limited - send back form asap !!!!
I look forward to your response and thank you for your support of this worthwhile cause.
Your commitment will help save Women’s Lives and the fight against Cancer.
Warm Regards
Yvonne Moon OAM ( RoCan Founder ) Rotary District 9800 / Community Service Director Health

Email: yvonne.moon@bigpond.com

The Fight for Life Film Clip Shoot form: Click here

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Bon Voyage to GSE Team to India

11 January 2012

Where: Starlight Reception Centre, Taylors Lakes Family Hotel, 7 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes, Melway Map 14, Reference A1

Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm

Cost: $42.00pp (3 course meal, tea & coffee)

Drinks at bar prices. Read more

International RYLA

28-30 December 2011 Near Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - (Rotary International District 3060)

2011 International RYLA will enable participants to learn ways to overcome challenges, think beyond the obvious, explore new ventures, gain expertise and emerge as a true leader Read more

Huge Stanley Tool Auction - ONE DAY ONLY! - Rotary Club of Southbank

Saturday 17th December 9.30am - 1pm

23 pallets of quality hardware tools, equipment and accessories.

Come down and grab yourself a bargain.

All proceeds to community projects through the Rotary Club of Southbank

TOOLS | CHESTS | PLIERS | BRAD GUNS | SOCKET SETS | CARRY CASES | SAWS | PLUG SOCKETS | WRENCHES | CABINET CASES | SCREWDRIVERS | POWER TOOLS | MEASURING TAPES | STICK FRAMING NAILERS | STAPLES

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NOEL TENNISON - award winning writer and raconteur Rotary Club of Gisborne

17th December 2011 at Gisborne Golf Club 6.45pm for 7.15pm. 

NOEL TENNISON was media advisor and speech writer for the Premier of Victoria, Rupert Hamer, from 1973 to 1975. He then conducted a Public Relations practice in Melbourne for the next 20 years.

During this time he worked for six political parties and five trade unions and became president of the Melbourne Press Club in 1991.

In 2006, Noel won a national poetry award and two years later, he published his memoirs in a book under the title," My Spin in PR".

He is currently editor of the Henry Lawson Literary Society magazine. Read more

Yarraville Carols by Candlelight - Rotary Club of Yarraville

17th December 2011 - Yarraville Gardens, Hyde Street, Yarraville 

Now in it's 18th year, Carols By Candlelight, Yarraville will feature a number of local performers and special guest artists, including the Choral Institute of Victoria (mass choir), the Footscray-Yarraville City Band and several opera singers, including Margaret Haggart, internationally acclaimed Soprano.

There will be an appearance by Santa and the evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display.

Murrumbeena Festive Season Community Market-Gifts Galore - Rotary Club of Caulfeld

3 December 2011 - 117 Murrumbeena Road 9am-2pm

Not to be Missed! Sample the abundant variety of Christmas cakes (Brandied fruit, iced and non-iced). Be seduced by delicious gourmet food delights, fresh produce and Fairtrade tea and coffee. Browse at will in the Bookroom. Stroll leisurely through this boutique, indoor Market with its array of art, cosmetics, hair products and hair accessories, handcrafts including bags, quilts, jewellery and babywear while listening to duo, Klyde and Sarah. This Market is now home to more and more eco-products, including the new range of “Clean Conscience” cleaning products, jewellery made from recycled products and the stunningly fascinating “reconstructed fashion movement”, where 2-3 garments are taken apart and a new garment reconstructed from the pieces. See the skirt by Dora Ruby Eco-Aware Designs.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp 2011 - Rotary Club of Bendigo Strathdale

27th November 2011 - 3rd December 2011 - Camp Oasis, Mount Evelyn Read more

Grand Opening - Camp Getaway Mini Golf Course - Axedale

27th November 2011 - Camp Getaway

RSVP by November 13, as to possible numbers of Club members likely to attend on the day, as well as numbers that wish to stay overnight on the Friday (25th) and Saturday (26th) in the dormitories. There are bar-b-que facilities available for attendees.  We are seeking DONATIONS of golf PUTTERS for the course. We need about FORTY so can you ask club members if they have any old, usable putters that are no longer required. Contact Russel Atkins (Rotary Club of Keilor) Read more

The Seekers Story - Rotary Club of Gisborne

21st November 2011 for a 7.30pm start - Jubilee Hall, Macedon

Event: 90 minute video; wine tasting and finger foods, Cost: $25

See The Seekers in concert with The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Animals, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, and other iconic 60’s musical stars at the 1965 award winners’ concert at Wembley Arena in London. Read more

Will You Recognise a Stroke - Rotary Club of Richmond

21st November 2011 - Amora Hotel Riverwalk, Richmond

One in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime. But stroke can be prevented.

Please invite your Partners, Family & Friends to come & hear this important message.  Read more

Charter Night - Rotaract Club of Melbourne University

18th November 2011

Graduate House, University of Melbourne, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton

The Rotary Club of North Melbourne with Rotarct District 9800 welcome you to join us for the Presentation of the Charter of the 2nd new Rotaract Club in as many months! Read more

Annual Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Breakfast - Rotary Club of Central Melbourne Sunrise

Wednesday 16th November 2011 - The RACV City Club - Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. - 7.15 am for 7.30 am start till 9.00 am.

Tables of 10 available. Hot breakfast served. Discount basement parking.

Bookings: RSVP by 7th November 2011 at latest.

Contact Rtn Richard Mitchell on 9802 3693 or Fax: 9807 8320 or Mob: 0410 538 102 for more details .

Guest Speaker: Professor Patrick McGorry is a leading international researcher, clinician and advocate for mental health reform.  He was named Australian of the Year in January 2010 in recognition of “his extraordinary 27 year contribution to the improvement of the youth mental health sector that has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of young people the world over”.  Professor McGorry was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in June 2010. A full biography of Prof. McGorry can be viewed at: www.patmcgorry.com.au/content/biography

Download the Flyer and Booking Form here

Change of Venue - Rotary Club of Southbank - this week only

Tuesday 15th November 2011 - The Wharf Hotel.

WTC Wharf – Riverside (World Trade Centre)
18-38 Siddeley street, Melbourne 3005

Our guest speaker this week will be from Beyond Zero Emissions. Topic - Zero Carbon Australia.

Subscribe here to receive Southbanker and receive the latest information about this topical speaker.

Grand Concert 2011 - Rotary Club of Hawthorn

13th November 2011

To provide all of our fellow Rotarians in District 9800 the opportunity of attending this memorable concert we have decided to provide all District 9800 Rotary Clubs with a special offer to purchase tickets at a heavily discounted rate.

The tickets are normally priced at $25.00 per ticket however District Clubs may purchase a special allocation at $15.00 per ticket and if they wish may sell the tickets at a premium which will assist their own fundraising projects.

As you will see from the attached brochure, this concert features an outstanding collection of world class Australian talent and represents extraordinary value due to the artists donating their own time for Rotary.

An indication by November 8 would greatly assist with arrangements. Read more

Japan - Australia Cultural Afternoon - Rotary Club of Glen Eira

13th November 2011 - The Rotary Club of Glen Eira is organising a special “Japanese Afternoon” to let the citizens of Melbourne experience traditional Japanese culture.

Exhibits will include:

• Origami ( Japanese paper folding)
• Ikebana ( Japanese flower arrangements)
• Kimonos (A colourful display of these elegant garments)
• Bonsai (Amazing examples of miniature trees)
• Calligraphy ( Japanese style writing)
• Tea Ceremony (A traditional Japanese ritual)
• Japanese Music & Entertainment (Singing, dancing & drums)

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2011 Business of Winning Luncheon. “COACH EMERITUS”

11th November 2011 - Crown Palladium

“The Winners” is the corporate lunch of the year. Four coaches, each one a giant of the Australian game with fifteen premierships between them. Each a “Coach Emeritus”.

Join us as we are led by our MC - leading sports journalist Angela Pippos - and our resident “all sports tragic,” Mike Derum, to lightheartedly look at “the business of winning” and we raise funds to support the battle against myeloma.

Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing! Read more

Shrine of Rememberance - Remembrance Day Dinner 2011

6th November 2011 - Melbourne Town Hall

The Shrine’s annual Remembrance Day Dinner takes place in the magnificent Melbourne Town Hall. The theme for this year is the Centenary of the Navy and the event will include the presentation of the Shrine of Remembrance Medal for outstanding contributions to community commemoration. Funds raised from this black tie event will go towards the Shrine’s community education programs. Read more

Show and Shine Day - Rotary Club of Rochester

6th November 2011 - Rochester Recreation Reserve

This day run in conjunction with Big Boar Riders Shepparton and Boundary Riders Bendigo will feature Displays, auction of Donated Goods and Services.

Total benefit of the day will be wholly committed to continuing flood recovery assistance to residents of the Rochester community.

Eight months on after the Jan 15th floods there is still a considerable number of homes requiring work, with rising damp, mould, white ants an ongoing concern to all.

All those looking for a day in the country as the summer hours approach, come and support Show and Shine Day, have lunch in town, enjoy a cup of coffee with the locals and enjoy life. Read more

Spring Carnival Trivia Night - Rotary Club of Melbourne Park

5th November 2011 - Richmond Town Hall

The Rotary Club of Melbourne Park is inviting you to a night of fun, games and trivia at the Richmond Town Hall. All of the funds raised, will go towards the clubs initiatives and projects.

The theme for the night is "Spring Carnival", so make sure you dress to impress, with prizes for best hat and outfit. Platters of food are available for pre-order via the online ticketing system and wine, beer and softdrink will be available for purchase on the night. So please join us for a great night out and whole lot of fun!  Read more

Glenn Cooper - Executive Chairman Coopers Brewery - Rotary Club of Bendigo South

2nd November 2011 - Quality Resorl All Seasons Bendigo

Glenn will speak on business strategies used by the Company to counter a take-over by Lion Nathan in2002, strategies to market new products, and the importance of branding, competing successfully against larger competitors.

With the recent take over of Fosters Pty Ltd by British brewer SABMILLER, will make Coopers the largest Australian brewer. Glenn will offer some comment on.the possible market opportunities for Coopers Brewery.  Read more

Senna - No Fear - No Limits - No Equal - Rotary Club of Bendigo Strathdale

28th October 2011 - Star Cinema, Eaglehawk

In conjunction with Veterans Health week, the evening will commence at 7.00pm, with guest speaker, Mr Paul Penno talking on “Resilience & Mental Health”.Mr Penno is secretary of The Bendigo District RSL sub branch, a Vietnam Veteran, and spent 5 years as lecturer in Mental Health & Nursing at Latrobe University. Film will commence at 7.30pm followed by a light supper. Read more

Progressive Dinner - Rotary Club of Docklands

27th October 2011 - Melbourne Public Wharf -South Wharf

Proceeds from raffles and auctions will support our Rotary community project, Docklands Yacht Club, including providing sailing programs for disadvantaged children. Read more

Launch Evening - Rotary Community Service Awards - Rotary Club of Southbank

25th October 2011 - Garden Rooms, Crown Casino

The Rotary Community Service Awards recognise excellence in the partnerships between community service organisations and businesses, who together work to make our community a better place.

The evening will provide a glimpse of what will be in store at the 2012 Awards, including:

• the categories of Awards on offer
• how community service organisations and businesses can nominate for the awards on offer
• how to register for the Community Service Awards Gala evening event
• our Community Service Awards sponsors
• how community service organisations and businesses can exhibit and promote their work to the public at the accompanying 2012 Rotary Community Social Responsibility Expo on Friday, 9 March 2012 – also part of the concurrent 2012 Rotary District 9800 Annual Conference
• a profile of the Community Service Awards entertainment led by musical director Jonathon Welch and the Choir of Hope & Inspiration
• launch of the 2012 Community Service Awards website featuring all the information you need. Read more

Cup Carnival Night - Rotary Clubs of Richmond and Fitzroy

24th October 2011 - Fitzroy Victoria Bowls Club

• CUP SWEEP
• CUP CALCUTTA
• RACE VIDEO DRAWS

Our Phantom Melbourne Cup call will be courtesy of Sky Racing –Tabcorp, thanks to PP Michael O’Sullivan

All proceeds support Rotary’s community projects. Read more

Charter Night - Rotaract Club of Monash University

24th October 2011

Caulfield Room, Building A, Monash University Caulfield

Charter Night is one of the most important events of any Rotaract Club and we would be honoured with your attendance at the Charter Night of the first University-based Rotaract Club in Victoria. Read more

Rotary District 9800 Foundation Seminar

24th October 2011 - 5.30 for 6.00 pm

Venue: Graduate House, 220 Leicester St., Carlton

The seminar is designed primarily for Foundation Chairs, Club Presidents and Presidents-Elect. However we would welcome the attendance of Assistant Governors and club Rotarians who wish to make themselves more aware of the changes to The Rotary Foundation or the Future Vision pilot program. Read more

Paint in the Park Day - Rotary Club of Caulfield

23rd October, 2011, 10am-4pm, Hawthorn Road end of Caulfield Park, North Caulfield.

20 of the most evocative works of the day will be exhibited at the Glen Eira Gallery Annexe between 23 November and 4 December.

Hosted- by the Glen Eira Artists' Society Inc., supported by the Rotary Club of Caulfield Inc with assistance from the Rotaract Club of Monash University (Caulfield).

Cost- Artist Participation Fee is $25 for non-members of Glen Eira Artists' Society Inc.

Requirements- BYO materials and refreshments.
Details- 9568-7190. Read more

Royal Talbot Trivia Night - Rotary Club of Boroondara

23 October 2011

Lindsay Field accompanied by Angus Burchall (both members of John Farnham band)

Doctettes quartet, James Brown Tribute Band, Trivia/Music Night, Art exhibition/art for sale

Raffle, Silent auction, Plants from Sensory Garden Read more and Read even more

2011 'SnapHOP' Photographic Exhibition, Performance & Dinner - Rotary Clubs of Richmond, Collingwood and Carlton

20th October 2011

Your participation in this free event is most important because it shows the young participants that they are valued and their dance performance and photographic creativity is appreciated by the community. Read more

Speaking about “Mental Health and Wellbeing”How does it affect you,
your staff and your business? With MC Nathan Thompson

Keynote speaker The Hon Jeff Kennett AC

Thursday, 20th October 2011 - 11.45am for 12.15pm – 2.30pm

The Peak, Flemington Racecourse, Flemington Drive, Ascot Vale

2 course lunch, beer, wine and soft drinks

$120.00

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Protecting Competition, not Protecting Competitors: Observations and Reflections from the Retired ACCC Regulator

Rotary Club of Chadstone / East Malvern Business Persons Brekfast

18th October, 2011 - Graeme Samuel AC

Monies raised from this Breakfast will go towards Cabrini Hospital purchasing a robotic surgical system known as the da Vinci HD surgical system. This system allows surgeons to perform intricate, minimally invasive surgery with a new dimension of precision. Cabrini will use this system across four broad areas of patient health; prostate cancer, heart valve replacement, kidney surgery and gynaecological surgery.

Link to Chadstone East Malvern Website

Profile of Graeme Samuel (Monash Univeristy)

RoCan (Rotary Ovarian Cancer Program) Annual Dinner

15th October, 2011

This year the Union Road Traders Association are sponsoring the gala dinner at Flemington Racecourse - Bookings close October 3rd

A great night of fun networking ,singing dancing and raising money for research into all forms of Womens cancers. Support the District 9800 RoCan programme helping all Women in our community. Read more

Bahay Tuluyan Fundraising Gala

14 October, 2011 - Trivia Night 2011

Bahay Tuluyan meaning House of Welcome, is a non-government organisation committed to child welfare in the Philippines.  With more than 300,000 children living on the streets in Manilla and that number increasing evert year - Bahay Tuluyan's work is critical in changing and saving lives.  Read more

Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing Rock and Roll Night

8 October, 2011 -7.30 pm to Midnight

Rock and Roll to the sounds of the Vincents & DJ Jeff at the Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing.

$17.00 Adults $8.00 Child. BYO Drinks & Nibbles.

Bookings & Enquiries: Joye 0438 638 067 or 9749 0804

Murrumbeena Community Market

8 October, 2011 - Floral Art Demonstrations by Fay of the Floral Art School of Australia

Be ready for the Spring Racing Carnival with a unique chapeau creation by Karen. Sample the many gourmet foods,including jams, marmalades and preserves from the Rotary Club of Chadstone-East Malvern and honey from Hampton Hives while listening to the live entertainment.

Watch the Yarnspinners as they work, learn about the fastest growing women's social group in the world-the Red Hat Society,see the locally invented "Hibernating House" eco-plumbing system.Browse in the Bookroom, then enjoy some delicious food at the Market Cafe while reading a Market provided newspaper  or enjoy a latte from the Van Go Coffee Wagon as you wander around the Community Garden.

Along with all of the usual quality fresh produce, cakes, confectionery,art, crafts, babywear, jewellery,Fair Trade tea and coffee, face painting ,sausage sizzle etc there have been added some special eco-products-  the latest original design eco-fashion Reconstructed clothing; "Clean Conscience" cleaning products-created and produced in Tasmania adding to the Rotary Club of Caulfield's eco-product range and, for the discerning gardener-a very special bagged mulch.

Working Bee at Portsea Camp - District New Generations

7 - 9 October, 2011

Did you know that The Portsea Camp Working Bee/Family & Friends/Rotary Club Fellowship event is 7th - 9th October 2011?  The Portsea Camp is a program within the New Generations Avenue of Service and all D9800 clubs are invited to join the helpers and supporters on this occasion.  All meals and accommodation is provided free of charge and your attendance would be very much appreciated.  CEO Stephen Eastop would warmly welcome your enquiries and offers of assistance. Read more

National Skills Week - Head and Minds  - The DNA of skills and trades

1 - 8 October, 2011

We need you to get your club involved.  National Skills Week is a great opportunity for vocational directors to help engage in activities that will assist in encouraging people –young and old- to consider the great diversity and career opportunities offered through vocational education.

To find out more, visit www.nationalskillsweek.com.au and register for email updates.

If you would like to get involved, contact

Kerrie Gale: OR Rachel Small: (contact details on skillsweek website)

National Skills Week is supported by the Australian Government.

Drawing of Rotary Club of Rochester Raffle

On September 24th Rotary Club of Rochester will be drawing the winner of our major raffle currently on offer from club members along with the support of fellow Clubs in District 9800.
 
This will be held in the Rochester Wine Tavern during the evening, where everyone is invited to come along,enjoy a Saturday night meal at the local,fellowship and perchance be the winner of a trip of a lifetime or perhaps a second or third honeymoon.

First prize being airfares to Sydney,a 12 day adventure holiday for two to Cairns,with airfare return to Melbourne.

Second prize on offer seven nights on the Gold Coast for four people.
 
Rotary Club of Rochester thanks all involved in Sponsoring this raffle with all proceeds totally committed to flood recovery commitment to the community of Rochester.

Tickets in this raffle are available through District Clubs or direct to the Rochester club.  Further details or tickets can also be obtained by contacting Secretary Bryan –0428315467.

Australian Rotaract Conference

24-25 September 2011

This event is being hosted in district 9800 at the Jasper Hotel - 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Register online at http://www.rotaractaustralia.org/australian-rotaract-conference

Melbourne is the proud host of the 2011 Australian Rotaract Conference

This conference will be inspirational for all people attending with keynote speaker, the 2004 Young Australian of the Year, Hugh Evans. Hugh was the founder of the Oaktree Foundation and co-founder of the Global Poverty Project.

Other speakers include

• Alan Turner (CEO of Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation), and speakers from the
• Young Women's Christian Association and Cathy Freeman Foundation.

This event will be a great chance for all Rotarians to meet some of the great young people involved in Rotaract around the country and may even give you some ideas on how to bring younger members into your Rotary clubs!

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34th Annual Art Show - Rotary Club of Altona

24-25th September, 2011, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown

Returns to the Quintessence of the restored Williamstown Town Hall ~ our original setting! FRIDAY 23rd Sept 6:30pm - Preview evening “Soiree” cocktail party $40 per head rsvp 9/9/11  Read more

Special Fundraiser: Support the Rotary Club of Altona fundraiser event as Therese McKenney-Campbell cuts her hair to raise funds for BreastWest and Ovarian Cancer Read more

2011 Rotary District 9800 Conference - Adelaide

31 March 2011 - 2 April, 2011

The 2011 Rotary District Conference will be in Adelaide - Guest speakers include: Lord Jeffrey Archer, Andrew Bolt - Columnist and Social Commentator, Matina Jewel - Former Australian Army United Nations Peace Monitor, Mr Hieu Van Le AC - Lieutenant Governor of South Australia & Chairman of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC), Julian Burton OAM, CEO & Founder Julian Burton Burns Trust (Bali Bombing Survivor), Penny LeGate, Anchor, Kiro TV Seattle & Ambassador for the PolioPlus Program, Glenn Cooper AM, Executive Chairman & Marketing Director Coopers Brewery, Ms. Elise Fahy Aerospace Engineering & Science Student

Cluster Presentations

Once again Cluster presentations will be produced through the conference organising committee… details are as follows. Each club will be allocated a 1 minute to present via their cluster during the course of the conference.  

Rotaract Masquerade Ball

23rd September 2011

Attention to everyone looking to have a fun filled night out for a exceedingly worthy cause! We are less than 2 months away from our highly anticipated annual themed event by the Rotaract Club of Tullamarine – The Masquerade Ball! Read more

A Night with John Elliott

Wednesday 21st September 2011

Join the Rotary Club of North Essendon for a Night with John Elliott

John Dorman Elliott (born 3 October 1941) is a former president of the Liberal Party, and A former president of Carlton Football Club for more than two decades. Read more

Josh Wood and his inspiring story of challenging his diagnosis of Quadriplegia

Tuesday 20th September 2011 - Rotary Club of Southbank

On the 25th June 2000 at 3.30 pm, the lives of Josh Wood (aged 18), his Mother, his family and close friends were changed forever as a result of a near fatal injury Josh suffered when he broke his neck and crushed his spinal cord in a snow board jumping accident at Mount Buller. Read more

'Principles for Social Investment', an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact

13th September 2011 - Special Breakfast with Andrew McLeod - CEO of the Committee of Melbourne

A Melbourne based global Secretariat has been given the honour of being awarded custodianship of the PSI and will be leading the charge to support greater social investment and more sustainable solutions to poverty alleviation. Read more

Indonesian Night - Part of Melbourne's Annual Indonesian Festival

9th September 2011

As part of Melbourne’s Annual Indonesian Festival, you are invited to be present at the Garuda Indonesian Night.

Book through the Rotary Club of Glenferrie and support the Sumba Eye Care Program. Read more

Women's Health Expo - Rotary Club of Keilor

4 September 2011

Information providers from BreastScreen Victoria, Diabetes Australia, the Asthma Foundation, as well as on melanoma awareness, ovarian cancer, bowel scan, leisure and lifestyle, and more, as well as free blood pressure and blood sugar testing Read more

Women's Health Forum - Rotary Club of Keilor

28 August, 2011

• Depression – Debbie Spillane, ABC Presenter and beyondblue Ambassador
• Heart Disease – Kathryn “Chook” Taranto, Heart Foundation Ambassador (New York Marathons with a pacemaker)
• Type 2 Diabetes – Prof. Lily Stojanovska MSc, PhD, School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Victoria University
• Breast Cancer – Robin Curwen-Walker, Community information Officer, NorthWest Breastscreen
• Domestic Violence – Jacky Tucker, Manager Family Violence Services, Women’s Health West

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Crikey, it's Stephen

24th August 2011

Media identity and founder of www.crikey.com.au, Stephen Mayne is one
of our most outspoken journalists with plenty to say about shareholder
activism, corporate Australia, the media and so much more!

And he's coming to the Rotary Club of Albert Park! Read more

Refugee Festival

21st August 2011

Featuring performers from Sudan, Burma, West Papua, Sri Lanka, Congo, Tibet, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, and Uyghur and Kurdish dancers! Read more

Rochester Farm and Road Safety Exhibition

On Tuesday August 16th 2011 Rotary Club of Rochester will be conducting the annual Farm and Road Safety Exposition at the Rochester Recreation Reserve Rochester.

Now in its 12th year, the event FARSE  provides a day of educating Safety on the road,water,farm,household to numbers of schoolchildren from schools within 100km radius of Rochester.

With numbers of students attending in excess of 1000 over the day this event is considered a very worthy event in educating Safety to children

A very comprehensive Police Display along with support from all Emergency Services combined with local Business ‘s adds to the success of the day.

The event is fully open to the public at no charge, with all Rotarians and Friends fully invited to the day.

A free Barbeque Lunch adds to the spirit of the event. Open from 10.00 a most beneficial event for all ages.

Australian Rotary Health - 30 years - Celebration Dinner

Saturday 13th August, 2011

Moonee Valley Racecourse

$65 per person, (includes 3 course meal - drinks at Bar Prices

Australian Rotary Health is Australia's largest non-government funding body for mental illness research. We also fund research in other health related areas.

The genesis of Australian Rotary Health in 1981 was the mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The late Ian Scott, from the Rotary Club of Mornington, established
Australian Rotary Health to support research into SIDS. As Australian Rotary Health grew so did the vision of medical research possibilities. Supported by Rotarians Australia wide,
Australian Rotary Health was soon in a position to sponsor health research in areas that did not readily attract funding.

Australian Rotary Health has a broad vision of health. We are a catalyst for projects that improve the quality of life for people who are least able to assist themselves.

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Quilting Exhibition

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th August, 2011

Venue:  Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. (Parking behind hall).

Times:  10am - 5pm daily

Door Admission: $8

Celebration of Elsternwick Rotary's 14 years of service

9 August 2011

The first Meeting of the Provisional Rotary Club of Elsternwick was held on 18 March 1997.  Since it was chartered on 28 May 1997 the he Rotary Club of Elsternwick has provided significant support to Rotary International and our local community.

The Club Closed on 30 June 2011. Come and celebrate the life and times of this great club. Read more

Rotaract Interest Meeting - Monash University Caulfield

8 August 2011

Do you know someone  between 18-30 who is a student or staff member at Monash University who would enjoy opportunities for professional development, making new friends and undertaking community service? Rotaract offers exactly those opportunities. An Interest Meeting for a prospective Rotaract Club at Monash University (Caulfield), hosted by the Rotary Club of Caulfield will be held at the University on 8 August.

Although the Club will be based at the Monash Caulfield Campus, membership is open not only to students and staff at all Monash Campuses, but to any person between 18-30 who is interested in the Rotaract objectives. Read more

2011 District 9800 Membership & Marketing Seminar

6 August 2011

9:30AM - 1:30PM

Trinity Grammar School, Kew Victoria 3101
(Corner Charles Street and Cotham Road | Melway Map Ref 456D)

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Rotary Club of Laverton Point Cook Inaugral Sportsmans Night

6 August 2011

Experience a terrific night's entertainment with former Australian Fast Bowler Rodney Hogg and Bulldoga' Champion Doug Hawkins.  Along with MC Kevin Hillier and comedian Warren Jackman.

Enjoy some amusing anecdotes and tall stories concerning AFL and Cricket.

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Welcome Home Dinner - Australian GSE Team from Texas

5 August 2011

The District 9800 GSE TEAM of 2011 have returned home from Texas, unpacked their bags and have put their boots away

Come and join in the fun at their WELCOME HOME DINNER Read more

Rotary Club of Essendon Gala Auction Night

Friday July 29th

Ascot House - 7 for 7-30pm

Bookings :  0410 408 890, President Steve

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Gourmet Supper & Auction

29 July 2011 commencing at 8.00 PM

Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre

Cnr Bell Street & St.Georges Road Preston Vic 3072- Melways Ref.map 30 E 1

Fundraing Suppoer & Auction for Klibur Domin - East Timor - A centre for the relief of suffering

Come & enjoy a gourmet supper prepared by two of Melbourne’s best loved Chef’s – Andrew & Matt McConnell

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Rotary Club of Carlton Trivia Night

Saturday July 23 7.00pm for 7.30 pm start

At University College, College Crescent, Parkville

$25 per head – light supper, tea and coffee provided. Bring own nibbles and drinks

Maximum of 8 per table. Tables can be arranged

Prizes!

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Rotary Club of West Footscray Annual Charity Golf Day

1 July 2011 (Note change of date)

Followed by Presentation Dinner & Memorabilia Auction at

Medway Golf Course 57 Omar Street Maidstone

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Rotary District 9800 DG Changeover 2011 and District Awards

26 June 2011, Moonee Valley Racecourse

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