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MEETING 460- 18
November 2008
This meeting of the Rotary Club of Southbank will be held at :
Garden Room
Crown Towers Hotel
Whiteman Street,
Southbank
6.00 for 6.30 PM
To book or record an
apology, please contact Bobbi
via
email before
10 am Monday.
PROGRAM
 Rotary
Foundation Night
Please join us for a very special meeting with our
guest speaker: Susan
Carew / Rotary Peace Scholar
Susan Carew or Peacefull/fool, the creator of
OWN is a Graduate in Peace Studies (2002) from La Trobe
University, Melbourne in Australia. Susan has an Economics and
Marketing degree and has had extensive experience in market
research.
Susan has conducted research into the areas of: peace,
non-violence and laughter in relation to conflict resolution,
anti-bullying and world peace.
Susan (Peacefull) has entertained the public as a World Peace
Clown in hospitals and public spaces since 2000. The purpose of
clowning is to bring laughter, healing and joy to create a sense of
unity between people. Clowning also facilitates personal development
in respect of learning unconditional love and self confidence.
In 2002, Susan was invited by the American Clown Doctor, Dr.
Patch Adams to clown in Russia with an international team of clowns.
For more details about Susan's work click here
OWNempowerment
Next Week's meeting
RC SOUTHBANK’S
4TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING PICNIC
Sunday, 23rd November at St. Vincent’s Gardens, Albert
Park (Melways 2K B5.)
There will be no meeting on Tuesday, 25th November
UPCOMING ROSTER
If you are unable to
attend a meeting for which you are rostered, please arrange for a
swap with someone and let
Carl know.
Scribes
- please send your scribe notes by 5pm
Friday to
the Bulletin Editor
to ensure your notes are included in the next
Bulletin.
Click here for
Scribe Notes Template
All rostered responsibilities are important to the success and
professionalism of our weekly meetings. Thank you for your
ongoing enthusiasm in fulfilling your rostered roles.
|
Date |
Chair |
Scribe / Greeter |
Corporal |
Members' Moment |
Attendance |
|
18.11.2008 |
Bettina |
Gordon |
Jenny |
|
Michael F |
|
23.11.2008 |
Philip |
Nick |
Barbara |
Lyn |
Dianne |
|
02.12.2008 |
Wendy |
Michael G |
Chris |
Michael G |
Jenny |
|
09.12.2008 |
Mandy |
Gordon |
Philip |
Bettina |
Dianne |
|
16.12.2008 |
Richard |
Mandy |
Barbara |
Leigh |
Lyn |
|
13.01.2009 |
Michael F |
Chris |
Dianne |
Bobbi |
Gordon |
|
20.01.2009 |
Lyn |
Paul |
Wendy |
Charles |
Bettina |
|
27.01.2009 |
Michael G |
Jenny |
Dianne |
Dean |
Mandy |
|
03.02.2009 |
Paul |
Bettina |
Richard |
Nick |
Gordon |
|
10.02.2009 |
Leigh |
Philip |
Dean |
Chris |
Michael G |
Last Week's
Meeting
…Meeting
commenced with welcome and specifically guests Sandro and Stephen
AGM took place with election of office bearers:
President
Phillip Archer
Vice President Wendy Bennet
Secretary
Charles Stuart
Treasurer
Tracey Browne
Directors
Bettina Harlos, Michael Fingereth,
Gordon Hastie, Troy Gay
(Click here for
full scribe notes)
President
Gabe's Message
As I write
this note, world population stands at roughly 6.7 billion
(6,700,000,000). At the same time, there are about 1.2 million
(1,200,000) Rotarians in the world. To put this into perspective,
on average you can expect to find just one (1) Rotarian in a
population of 5000.
(Full
President's Message here)
Only 2 weeks to go.....
Have
you read the latest edition of the BigIssue featuring the HWC?
(Click on picture to be transferred to THE
BIG ISSUE Website)
 The Homeless World Cup is getting
closer.
During the next couple of weeks players from 56 Countries around the
world will get ready to travel to Australia.
Volunteers have been trained and prepared for the event and the
supporting PR Campaign running hot.
Help us to spread the word within your
network to raise awareness for homelessness!
The Australian Street Socceroos
are:
Alex Marshall (Captain, NSW)
Stephen Maloney (Vice-captain, VIC);
Lorenso Neghad (VIC);
Hamid Arabi (SA);
Kevin Knight (QLD);
Coen Slaughter (NSW);
Toni Whelan (SA);
Eddy Halid (VIC).
For those involved in our
activities with the Melbourne team, you will be pleased to see three
familiar names in the team; and for those at the National
Championships, who could forget Toni from SA!
back to Diary
Melbourne
Races - Call for Marshals!
Summer is coming and so are all the races
that need volunteers to make them happen!
RC Southbank has a tradition of sending
Sprint Marshals to help with a variety of roles during these
competitions. This is not just a fantastic opportunity for our
Club to raise some money it is also a great Fellowship Event.
If you are an early starter (marshal duty
normally begins around 6am in the morning), enjoy sports and a
day out, this is the kind of activity to go for!
Please have a look at the dates below and
get in touch with
Richard if you are available
for any of them.
|
Event |
Venue |
Date |
|
Gatorade Triathlon Series - Race 1 |
Catani Gardens, St Kilda |
23.11.2008 |
|
SUB Women's Cycle Challenge |
Catani Gardens, St Kilda |
06.12.2008 |
Sussan Women’s Fun Run *
Bag Packing |
Catani Gardens, St Kilda |
06.12.2008 |
|
Sussan Women’s Fun Run |
Catani Gardens, St Kilda |
07.12.2008 |
|
Gatorade Triathlon Series - Race 2 |
Elwood Beach Reserve, Elwood |
14.12.2008 |
|
Gatorade Triathlon Series - Race 3 |
Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham |
11.01.2009 |
|
Gatorade Triathlon Series - Race 5 |
Elwood Beach Reserve, Elwood |
15.02.2009 |
|
BP/BRW Corporate Triathlon - Race 1 |
Elwood Beach Reserve, Elwood |
01.03.2009 |
|
Gatorade Triathlon Series - Race 6 |
Catani Gardens, St Kilda |
22.03.2009 |
|
Cadbury Easter egg hunt |
Werribee Mansions |
10.04.2009 |
*full day event
The Rotary
Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a week-long residential personal
development program for young people aged 18 to 25, which focuses
on yourself, leadership and community. Each RYLA
candidate is sponsored by a Rotary Club from District 9800. The
cost of sponsoring a candidate is used to pay for venue hire,
speakers and catering throughout the program. The sponsoring
Rotary Club is also responsible for transporting the participant
to and from the camp.
RC Southbank is currently looking for a
potential candidate to nominate for this year's RYLA Camp in
December.
Please contact
Michael Fingereth, if you know someone, you would like to
support to participate in this great program.
Applications close Friday November 21, 2008
click here for applications forms and
to find out more about RYLA
Christmas
Shopping and Fundraising
We have some great
ideas for you to combine the search for presents with helping
others.
 Wine
supplied by Sandro Audino. Most of you would know about the
fantastic fundraising we have been doing through wine promotion
and as we are now in Spring Carnival season and with Christmas and
holidays not too far way, this is a great opportunity for you to
stock up.
click here for wine order form
 Those
of you who have read the article about our successful event at
Club 3004 a couple of weeks ago will remember that we had some
very special Children's Books, Aussie Bush Buddies by Maxine
Philp-Wright, for sale.
click here for
Brochure and Order sheet
 Relish
is a project of the St. Kilda Rotary Club. The Recipe Book
includes recipes from local Melbourne Bayside restaurants and
cafes, with the proceeds of sales going to
Sacred Heart Mission and
ShelterBox.
click for more information and Relish order
form
 RC
Melbourne Sunrise
Annual Rotary
Foundation Breakfast
The Foundation Breakfast will be held at the
RACV Club, Level 17
on Wednesday, November 26nd
commencing at 7:15 for 7:30am.
The
breakfast provides all members of clubs in District 9800 with the
opportunity to support the Rotary Foundation and recognise the
contributions made by recipients of Paul Harris recognitions.
Our Guest Speaker on the morning will be Sir Gustav Nossal, who
will speak on “Challenges for Global Health”. Sir Gus has an
association with Rotary through his past involvement with the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation, which is partnering with Rotary in
its efforts to eradicate polio from the world. Proceeds from the
breakfast will go to the Rotary Foundation and the PolioPlus
campaign.
(click here for more information and registration form)
 Royce
Abbey Award Celebration
The inaugural dinner will be a celebration of
enthusiasm and commitment to the ideals of Rotary. All clubs are
encouraged to nominate a member or members to receive their Royce
Abbey Award, who will be presented with the award by Rotary
International Past President Royce Abbey on the night.
Wednesday 3 December 2008
Moonee Valley Racecourse
Key note speaker & special guest:
Past President Rotary International
Mr. Bill Boyd
Starting time, price information and payment terms will be forwarded
shortly.
The Rotary Club of Essendon
PO Box 161
Essendon VIC 3040
www.rcessendon.com.au
please click here to read
Royce Abbey's letter
or here for
Royce Abbey Award Application Form
Message from Stuart/ OnToConference
2008/2009:
"Rotary District
conference is fast approaching with only 169 days to go (and who’s
counting)?
Barbara, Philip, Gordon,
Gabe and have indicated that are planning to go, but please don’t
get me wrong – Conference is not exclusively for past presidents!
The first Rotary
Conference I ever went to was when I was in Rotaract and was in
Launceston.
If you haven’t been there lately, it is well worth the visit!
Important dates to
Record:
Conference: March 12th to 14th, 2009
Early Bird Special: Book prior to 15th December.
Conference Websites:
http://www.rotarynthbalwyn.org/conference/
(includes special fares for the Spirit of Tasmania)
http://www.groupstasmania.com.au/r9800.html
Please contact
Stuart for any additional
information or assistance with bookings.
DG Jim Studebaker's Weekly Message
(Issue 20, 10 November 2008)
November is Foundation Month
"Our Foundation’s Future Vision Plan"
It’s
certainly been a very busy time leading into Christmas, and I have
thoroughly enjoyed all the club visits. Without exception, I have
received a warm and welcoming reception and have witnessed a keen
interest in Rotary all over our wonderful District.
Carol and I are now travelling to the Rotary Institute in
Christchurch, New Zealand. We will be away for most of next week.
The agenda for the Rotary Institute Program is certainly exciting,
with a number of great speakers and topics to be discussed. I am
certainly looking forward to making a contribution, as well as
learning about the achievements of other Districts. However, as
the oldest and largest District, we too have a lot of successes to
share with the participants at this Program.
This month, as it is Foundation month….
(Click
here
for full message)
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