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MEETING 462- 02
November 2008
Only 1 day to go.....
We will be meeting at the RC Birrarung Marr’s BBQ
stand. It is represented on the lower right hand side of the map by
“catering” and is near the information desk very close to the river.
We’ll meet there between 6.15-6.30 pm on Tuesday, 2nd December.
If you are lost or running a bit late you can call Gabe at 0411 338
989
Dinner will be at Caboose as previously announced.
Please don’t forget that we need apologies by Monday noon at
meetings@rotary.to.
Latest news from the Homeless
World Cup:
Melbourne’s Federation Square will be
transformed into a spectacular street soccer stadium when the
Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup kicks off in five day's time.
The purpose built stadium will have a total viewing capacity of 2500
people – providing grandstand style seating for 800 people, with
additional standing viewing areas to watch all the excitement live
on the main screen.
Fed Square stadium will be the centrepiece of the Melbourne 2008
Homeless World Cup, housing the lion’s share of 349 matches to be
played over the week-long tournament from December 1-7.
(click here for full article)
Monday 1 December
Join us for the
Homeless World Cup Street Parade
Collins St and Swanston St ending at Federation Square
Noon – 1pm
Opening Ceremony
Federation Square Stadium
1-2pm
2.15pm Australia will play the first match of the 2008 tournament
at Federation Square Stadium.
Competition runs from 11am -7pm each day.
Entry to the event is free - so encourage everyone to come down &
support the event.
Also, the final on Sunday 7 December will be shown live on SBS TV
back to Diary
Next Week's meeting
Guest Speaker:
Don Cullen
about
Incredible projects in Tibet
The Tibetan Village Project (TVP) is a non-profit,
non-political organization dedicated to promoting sustainable
development and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Tibetans.
In 2005, the Australian/ New Zealand (ANZ) aspect of TVP was
established with Don Cullen as ANZ Co-ordinator. Don has made
several trips to Tibet and became involved with TVP, while
investigating ways of aiding a group of Tibetan orphans he had met
on his travels.
Don Cullen lives in Melbourne, Australia, and has a
strong business background, mainly in the food industry throughout
Australia and New Zealand. He has been actively involved in Tibetan
culture for the past 44 years.
Don has been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship
award in October 2007.
Read more about The Tibetan Village Project on their
website.
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 |
|
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
RC SOUTHBANK’S
4TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING PICNIC
Despite early planning of our 4th Annual Thanksgiving Picnic, the
Weather Bureau was uncooperative on the day. As the date for our
picnic approached, the weather forecasts grew steadily worse. After
much discussion and the storing of two rather large turkeys, it was
decided that we should change the venue to avoid the rain, wind and
cold.....
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full scribe notes)
President
Gabe's Message
There may
have been some confusion for this past week or so as we had the
Thanksgiving Picnic, then no meeting on the following Tuesday. The
decision was made back in July at the first Board meeting. I
suggested that the meeting before on 25 November be moved to the
Thanksgiving Picnic (which was a formal meeting of the Club)
because this is the final week before the start of the Homeless
World Cup (HWC), and I was expecting that we might want a break
before it happens. With a third of the Club volunteering for the
HWC, plus partners and family and friends, .....
(Full
President's Message here)
 RC
Southbank Christmas Dinner
PLEASE JOIN US FOR RC SOUTHBANK’S BOOT SCOOTIN’ CHRISTMAS PARTY
ON TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER AT THE MEC
You are invited to wear your Sunday best jeans, boots and ten gallon
hats!
Joining us will be Josie Clark who will be teaching gen-u-ine line
dances to the beat of Country Western music.
In addition to this year’s festivities will be a KRIS KRINGLE. Each
member who will be attending the party will be given another
(attending) members name and asked
to buy an EXTRAVAGENTLY INDULGENT gift for that person. Since
indulgence is different things to different people it will be fun to
see what gifts we choose for our
fellow Rotarians! The limit on this extravagance is $15, which
should bring out the creativity in all of us. Each gift should be
wrapped and include a gift card with your
recipient’s name. The KRIS KRINGLE gift should be brought to the
meeting on 9th December. If you cannot attend that meeting please
let us know.
We need to know if you will be joining us no later than COB Friday,
28th November. Guest space is strictly limited and will be available
on a first in, best dressed basis.
You will receive your KRIS KRINGLE recipient’s name by 30th November
-- in plenty of time to plan your INDULGENCE!
The cost of the party is $60 per person including beverages and
dinner.
Please note that while western dress is optional, be sure your shoes
have leather soles. Rubber soles don’t slide on the dance floor and
can result in injury while boot scootin’.
RSVP by COB Friday 28th November
to
bobbi.lehman-horn@rotary.to
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.
RC Southbank
has decided to sponsor two candidates for this years Camp:
Michael Gill
and Suzanne Luong
We wish both Candidates an unforgettable
experience and we are looking forward to their presentation at our
meeting on the 27th of January 2009
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 |
|
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
Christmas
Shopping and Fundraising
We have some great
ideas for you to combine the search for presents with helping
others.
WILL YOU HELP END POLIO THIS
CHRISTMAS?
Since 1985, ending polio has been Rotary’s top philanthropic goal.
Since then, polio cases have been slashed by 99 percent worldwide.
While most of the world is polio-free, this vaccine-preventable
disease still threatens children in parts of Africa and South
Asia.
You can help eradicate Polio throughout the world by purchasing a
Polio Challenge 1.2kg Rich Fruit Cake with 50% fruit. Proceeds
from the sale of this cake go to support the Rotary International
Polio Eradication Program.
click
here for fruit cake order form
 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
 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 22, 24 November 2008)
November is Foundation Month
"A future visionWhy do we have a
Foundation?"
I am really pleased to report
that this week, we have hosted the first Club Vision Facilitation
Program in Australia.
It was great to welcome Steve Wilcox and Joe Kovarik from District
5960 (Minnesota & Wisconsin) to Melbourne. Steve and Joe are the
founders of the Club Vision Facilitation program and they joined
20 Rotarians including 5 from District 9800 at the Melbourne
Convention and Exhibition Centre to begin the training for our
District along with Districts 9500, 9520, 9550, 9790, 9810, 9820
and 9830.
The program helps individual clubs define who they are, what they
stand for, and what they intend to do; anything and everything is
an opportunity.
Clubs are made up of many talented personalities all supporting
one cause…
(Click
here
for full message)
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