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Working Bee

Bee there Sunday May 4 (10am to 1pm)

Port Phillip Special School Kindergarten
cnr Nott & Bridge Streets, Port Melbourne
(next to the Church in Bridge Street)

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Rotary International
District 9800 Assembly 2003
 
Sunday 18th May 2003 at Melbourne University Parkville (8.30am - 1.00pm)
Key Note Speaker: John G. Thorne - Rotary International Director (2002-2004)
 
"The 9800 District Assembly promises to be a most informative and productive event. I strongly encourage all Rotarians, especially new members to attend, to learn, share and enjoy the fellowship of Rotary." DGE Don Jago
 
New Members' Special Assembly; All Avenues of Service Covered...plus...Increase your Membership; Make Your Sergeant's Session Sizzle; Top PR Club Tips; Networking.
 
Further details and updates to follow.

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AUSTRALIAN ROTARY AWARENESS WEEK
(May 25 - 31, 2003)

This year¹s Australian Rotary Awareness week campaign will again support Rotary¹s Polio Eradication Campaign and the 1900 999 123 donation line.

With the generous donation already received by Telstra, the 1900 999 123 donation line (including the Federal Government¹s matching grant through AusAID), has already helped raise over $100,000 and some 300 telephone calls have been received. 

Your support in encouraging awareness as well as encouraging your family and friends to phone the 1900 999 123 donation line and enter the prize draw for a trip to Los Angeles for two people would be very much appreciated. Call costs are $4.95 inc GST ­ higher from pay and mobile.

ACAP partners and sponsors which are supporting the 25-31 May 2003 event include:

Air New Zealand; APN News Media Group; Avis Australia; Multelink Australia; CGU Insurance; Harvey World Travel; iTouch Interactive; McDonald¹s Australia; National Australia Bank; Roman Printing Services; SiteSuite Australasia; t.a.v. Productions; Shop-A-Docket

Further information: www.r-acap.org  ==================================================================================
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Meeting No 192 - Tues. 29th April 2003 6.00pm for 6.30pm sharp start - until 7.30pm Garden Room, Crown Towers Hotel, Southbank Light refreshments and drinks served - Cost $25 Meeting Chairperson: Barbara Adams This Week (Tuesday April 29): Guest Speaker:  Rtn Tilly Barger - The Alana & Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation (a Not For Profit organisation) was established in 1997 as a result of the Port Arthur tragedy where 35 adults and children lost their lives. Prime Minister Howard and Premier Bracks are Patrons of the Foundation.   The Foundation works on two fronts: Special crisis support for young Australians who are victims of violent crime or sudden family loss. Over 700 acts of violent crime against children occur every week. Innovative schools program delivering a very positive and effective anti-bullying anti-violence message. The program has the potential to change the culture within Australian Schools. Share Your Passion:  Wendy Bennett The Week After That One (Tuesday May 6): Vocational Visit - ABC Ripponlea Centre, Gordon St., Elsternwick.   On the 6th of May Murray Green is hosting a Vocational Visit at the ABC Production facility Gordon St Elsternwick. It recommended that we get together at 6 for 6.30 pm (drinks).  A briefing and a light meal from 6.30- 7.00 pm and tour from 7.00 until 8.30 pm.   Murray ’s colleague John Gillies will join us.  John is Manager of ABC Production Resources for Victoria . The usual $25.00 dinner fee will apply. As numbers could be limited, first in will be guaranteed of places, so please register your booking with Caroline Hogan chogan@samurai.com.au  by 1pm on 25th April. And Then........(Tuesday May 13): Dr. Joao Freitas - Executive Director, Dili Institute of Technology, East Timor (some information on Dr. Freitas is available at  http://east-timor.net/DIT/joaofreitas.html ).  Dr. Freitas will be introduced by Chris Trueman - Chris & Helen are due back in Melbourne early May and we all look forward to welcoming them back to the Club.   Our Future Guest Speakers:   Vice Chancellor Sally Walker - Deakin University Ivan Earl - Arborist Green Steps Environmental Management Mentorship Program - Monash Environment Institute Dr. Joao Freitas - Executive Director, Dili Institute of Technology, East Timor  return to contents   April 22: a night somewhat low on numbers, but high on content.  Rhys shared his passion; Martin had us playing with our heads and tails (not each other's fortunately) and a sobering insight into the blight of Landmines and the injuries they cause.  Stuart's scintillating Scribe Notes are proving somewhat elusive so, sit back relax and enjoy this lovely little diversion.   return to contents May 4 - Working Bee, Port Phillip Special School May 18 - District Assembly May 22 - "Pie & Port Night"  Rotary Club of Rochester June 1 - 4 - Rotary International Conference at Brisbane June 6 - Rotary International Presidential Dinner in Melbourne July 4 - Presidents Changeover night Please notify by email to editor@rotary.to any dates for inclusion here   return to contents 52 Haig Street, South Melbourne Tel: 9699 4566 Friday    02/05: To be advised Sunday 04/05: To be advised full revised roster available here  return to contents Some members' details have changed--we recommend that you download the notorious Telephone Tree Don't forget to check YOUR details and notify David Bower by email NeoTech@bigpond.com David would like to know ANY member details which require amending.  return to contents Happy Birthday Today, April 29 1899:  Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Know any birthdays or other occasions we should be celebrating? Let us know so we can add them to the calendar.  return to contents A Plea from the Treasurer Due to the high administrative costs we are charged for Credit Card transactions, in future please pay for a minimum of 4 meetings in advance.  Thank you. Click to Pay your Annual Dues and Dinner Fees Here Now The Rotary Liver Cell Bank is involved in raising funds for equipment at the new Stem Cell Therapy unit at the Royal Children's Hospital. As part of this effort we will be holding a raffle of a rare football collectable of the Collingwood/Essendon drawn Anzac Day match in 1995. The photo was taken from the MCC clock (recently demolished) and is signed by both coaches and captains of the day. While the photo is of special interest to Essendon and Collingwood Members and Supporters it does have significance for those who appreciate special occasions such as the inaugural Anzac Day game! Click here to view the photo in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. For tickets please call Vic Parsons on 9337 2282 or 0148 135 232 or email rotaryraffle@hotmail.com Hope you win it !!! return to contents       CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE (click here) Could be costly at the next fine session if you haven't !!

Reminder:  Please notify Caroline Hogan of Apologies & Guest details by Monday lunchtime.  Thank You. chogan@samurai.com.au Phone: 9693 6679 Mobile: 0411 721 108 Fax: 9686 7455 Southbank members will be billed if apologies are not received on time. President Arnold Mayfield 0418 544 469 President Elect Wendy Bennett 0418 585 146 Secretary Sally Scott 0411 870 040 Treasurer Gabriel Hau 9274 3753 (work) Club Service Barbara Adams 9819 4277 (work) All Member Details Click here for a full listing. Note that only Southbank Club Members have access to this list.  return to contents Duty Roster Meeting Chairperson April 29: Barbara Adams May 6: Murray Green May 13: Chris Trueman Meeting Scribe (click for duties) April 29: Virginia O'Loughlin Guest & New Member Welcome (click for duties) April 29: Virginia O'Loughlin & Marion Adler Bishop Please Note: If you cannot do your rostered duty on the night scheduled, it is your responsibility to arrange with another person on the list to swap with you. Please do not ask me to arrange it if for you, but do drop an email to editor@rotary.toto let me know of the change.  return to contents Rotary International 2002-3 Rotary World President Bhichai Rattakul "...meaningful service comes from the heart" CLICK HERE FOR HIS WEB PAGE  Bhichai Rattakul   Rotary International Home Page  return to contents Visit the club Photo Album: The Rotary Club of Southbank's Photo Album (click to open a new window) (or click the button) If you have photos to contibute - please email the editor.   Parking the car at Crown? Please inform the attendant at the gate that you are a Rotarian attending the Rotary Club of Southbank's meeting for FREE parking. Enter from the Southbank Boulevard entrance to avoid any problems.   Duty Roster Positions - Duties Meeting Scribe: Make brief notes about the Guest Speaker, significant fines, Member's talks, and email them to the editor for inclusion in the next e-letter Guest & New Member Welcome: Arrive at 6.00pm to welcome Guests, potential Rotarians, and new Rotarians. Make sure guests, potential members are introduced to another Rotarian. Two members rostered each night Club Telephone Tree A new telephone tree is now available for downloading by Members. You will need to know the Username and Password to access the area. Look at the start of your email for this information. Click here to download. Please notify David Bower by email NeoTech@bigpond.com if you have any changes to make.    Information for Prospective Rotary Members - Click here Tell someone you know - email them this web address.     When was the last time YOU invited a guest to Rotary...or suggested a guest speaker? "STEPS" OUTREACH PROGRAMME Request for individual containers of shampoo and conditioner such as those found in motels, small items of toilet soap, toothpaste, razors, etc, old suitcases, holdalls, sports bags, conference satchels, etc for The 'Steps' Outreach Programme for homeless people. NOW also any unwanted household items such as cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc. - anything of use to someone with NOTHING! Please deliver them to Rhys Maggs at Rotary or work.

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