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If the cleanup of Australia was undertaken on Sunday 1st March as much enthusiasm, energy and enterprise as the 70 plus volunteers gave to the cleanup of Burnley Oval/Park, Richmond, and surrounds, then our nation must be gleaming! volunteers represented Richmond Rotary, Friends of Burnley Park, Richmond Historical Society, Melbourne Girls College, Yarra Council and the Richmond community at largean early Sunday start throughmorning, volunteers of all ages registered, donned gloves and set off with two hessian-style bags: onewith assorted rubbish and the recyclables.

Under the direction of RCR’s four supervisors - Phil, Sandy, Johannes and Judy - Richmond Rotary’s cleanupcrews were bussed to three sites around the oval. The first was the south side of the Burnley Rail Linedown to Madden Grove, secondly the

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of Australia was March with

, energy and volunteers

of Burnley and surrounds, be gleaming! The

represented Richmond Rotary, Friends of Burnley Park,

istorical Society, Melbourne and the

at large. From gh to mid-

orning, volunteers of all ages nned gloves and set off

s: one to fill the other for

Under the direction of RCR’s four Phil, Sandy, Johannes and

cleanup satellite

. The first was the side of the Burnley Rail Line

secondly the

Boulevard from Monash Freeway to rail bridge near Burnley Oval thirdly, the bike track from Fenix Café to the Bridge Road bridge. The bus was provided by the City of Yarradriver Darryl gave his time free of charge! After wards sausages in bread ‘hit the mark’ thanks to Michael and Sally O’Sullivan!

Almost 100 bags in total were collected and now await pickup by the Waste Management Department of Yarra Council.

In true CUA Day spirit we helped up, fix up and conserve the environment’! Richmond Rotary has vowed to make this an annual event. Your participation certainly helped make a ‘litter difference’ and such a positive experience all round

A warm thank you to everyone involvedfrom your Clean Up Australia Day Project Coordinators, David Langdon and Annie Wysham.

2nd March 2009

The Bulletin of he Rotary Club of Richmond

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Boulevard from Monash Freeway to the near Burnley Oval and

rack from Fenix Café ridge. The bus was

provided by the City of Yarra and our driver Darryl gave his time free of

sausages in bread ‘hit the mark’ thanks to Michael and

Almost 100 bags in total were collected and now await pickup by the Waste Management Department of Yarra

n true CUA Day spirit we helped ‘clean fix up and conserve the

! Richmond Rotary has vowed to make this an annual event. Your participation certainly helped make a ‘litter difference’ and such a

all round.

you to everyone involved an Up Australia Day

rdinators, David Langdon

he Rotary Club of Richmond

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PPrreessiiddeenntt’’ss MMeessssaaggee ##2299 The Lunar New Year Banquet last Friday

was a resounding success with 240 guests enjoying a 10-course Chinese

banquet, traditional lion dancing and soprano Nicole Wallace. Through the

generosity of the attendees we raised $12,778.50.

At the Rotary Club of Williamstown’s

60th Birthday Celebrations last Saturday, I presented $ 3,023.00 to

ROCAN on behalf of our Members, Partners and Friends.

$8,024 will be donated to the Rotary

D9800 Bushfire Recovery Fund. I am grateful to my Lunar Banquet organising

team of Simon, Elissa, Judy, Maureen and Dot.

As I write, I am confident of a fantastic

effort to Clean Up Australia by Richmond at the Burnley Oval on Sunday. It is an

opportunity to be hands-on, showcase our commitment to connect with

community, have fun and enjoy fellowship. Our thanks to Annie and

David for their dedication to this project.

Our next working bee to pack Kindy-

Boxes is this Saturday and our project is

gathering momentum. At a presentation to Fitzroy last Monday,

President Hazel presented Barb and I a cheque for $350 as sponsorship for a

KindyBox – thank you Fitzroy.

Meanwhile our Next Step Project (RYAP) has already recruited 10 young people

and we are now working on matching them to mentors. Our target of 30 will

be met and through mentoring for the next 3-4 years will make profound

differences to their lives.

ur Rotarians of the Week are our Heritage Cluster President –

Elects, our Mike O’Sullivan, Peter Hille (Fitzroy), Paul Carlin (Carlton),

John Taylor (Collingwood) and Dean Kennedy (Brunswick). Ably headed by

AG Chris, the Heritage Cluster has developed a sense of co-operation,

Rotary unity and a willingness to work together to assist our immediate

community – true Rotary vision!

Let’s continue to dream like the Heritage President Elects – To Make Dreams Real.

Trevor Trevor.

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DG Jim Studebaker tells

us that District 9800 has provided two separate

funds for Rotary Club members to donate to

our Victorian Bushfire Recovery efforts, allowing for both direct contributions

and tax-deductible contributions.

The first fund established was done to provide Victorian Rotary Clubs with a

centralised fund from which money could flexibly be dispensed to projects

run by Victorian Rotary Clubs. With a focus on medium to long term projects,

100% of these funds will be provided to

Rotary Clubs and Clusters running relief and community rebuilding projects.

The second fund was set up with the imperative of offering tax deductions to

those donors requiring them (which it

was quickly ascertained was not an insignificant number of donors.) This

fund was set up in partnership with the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation

(LMCF). This excellent opportunity allows Rotarians to provide a donation

that the LMCF (in consultation with Rotary) is able to distribute to charities

registered as Deductible Gift Recipients

(DGR's) with the Australia Taxation Office.

The opportunity may exist for Rotary to partner with some of these recipient

organisations in conducting projects

utilising the funds to help Bushfire affected communities.

Contact District for more information.

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OOppiinniioonn:: FFrreeeeddoomm ooff ooppiinniioonn ffaallllss ffoouull ooff PPCC..I was most impressed a week ago with

the Day of Mourning memorial service

for the victims of the Black Saturday bushfires. It had been my intention not

to watch it, not out of any disrespect to the victims, but because I thought it

would be run by a bunch of men in frocks telling us how

their god or gods were with us in our

time of suffering.

How wrong I was.

The service was an excellent example of

the way a secular society should pay its respects to the victims of a disaster.

Many leaders from the community (sadly I did not see Rotary represented as

such) were given the opportunity to say their piece and most of them spoke

respectfully and impressively about the impact of the loss and suffering on the

families in particular and the community at large. Only a couple confidently told

us that we were being supported by their god “being near to us” at this time.

That’s OK: our society is open to a range

of views.

I would like to believe the generally

secular balance of the service is representative of the way our society is

progressing. Even in our own club we

have moved from the overtly religious grace in favour of an affirmation of the

worthiness of Rotarian work in society.

There are many of us who do not

subscribe to the view that there is a

supernatural being responsible for our existence or for looking after our

welfare. Further, we believe that society will benefit if we can stop seeking

guidance from a being for the existence of which there is no rational evidence.

British atheists have recently paid for

advertising to be placed on some 800 buses. What does it say? ”There’s

probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” (see photo)

Atheists in Spain and Canada are

running with the same slogan. America,

Italy and Ireland are following suit with variations on a similar theme. What

happened here in Oz? When the Atheist Foundation of Australia went to

Australia’s outdoor advertising agency, APN Outdoor, to run a

similar fully funded campaign, after initially

reacting favourably, APN slammed the

door. APN has previously run religious

poster campaigns, but this time it seems the Atheist Foundation’s poster was

likely to offend too many people.

What did our local atheists want to say? "Atheism — Celebrate Reason". How

offensive is that?

Catherine Deveny commented in The Age on Wednesday 18th February that

“If I were a believer, I'd be offended that someone would think my convictions

were that shaky. How dare someone assume I was living in some state of

suspended intellectual adolescence?”

It seems some in our society want to portray atheists as a scary bunch of

fundamentalists rather than a group who see themselves as pursuing rationality

and promoting that people be

responsible for themselves. Surely this is worthy of mainstream consideration?

The Atheist Foundation of Australia’s David Nicolls has made an official

complaint of discrimination to the

Victorian Equal Opportunity And Human Rights Commission. The outcome is

awaited with interest.

Sadly, I tend to think that the apparently

balanced nature of the Day of Mourning

Service simply reflected a fear by the organisers of offending anyone rather

than a positive move towards reason. John Liddell

(Photo courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk)


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Donation of 100 Soft Toys are required for the "Kindy Boxes" which are to be packed on Sat 7th March 2009. The local Op Shop is a good source and Members

and FOR can bring their donated soft toys along to Rotary on Monday 2nd March or to the Kindy Box Packing Day on the 7th March (see Bulletin for details).

Thank you for your assistance with this request.

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MMaannaaggeemmeenntt CCoonnssuullttaannttReport by Jo Cowling. Stan is an

established consultant who runs his own business called The Environmental Edge,

for the last 15 years he has been developing and facilitating

environmental education and behavioural change programs for

government, business and the community.

At present he is

working on staff engagement and

environment projects for organisations

including the ANZ Bank, the City of

Melbourne, Melbourne

Water and CitiPower.

Stan lives in Australia’s

first “Sustainability Street” a local initiative that has expanded nationally.

Annie Wysham (FOR) chaired the

meeting had worked with Stan in the early 1990’s when as Education Officers

they were endeavouring to spread the kerbside recycling message to

householders. Stan and Annie were also

founding members of AWARE (Association of Waste Recycling

Educators)

Stan began his presentation with a

question - “What is Litter?” and he

received a mixed response from his Rotary audience. The answer to this is

twofold from the more acceptable types of litter e.g. fruit peels, paper etc to the

worst types (non biodegradable to

harmful) e.g. plastics, chewing gum,

dog poo, nappies etc.

Litter impacts on our community in many ways - it is harmful to animals, it

is dangerous to humans, the costs related to clean up are a burden on the

community, and littered areas tend to lead to

more anti-social behaviour and the

attraction of more litter.

There is no typical “Litterer”. They are

equally likely to be male, female, young,

old, rich poor; the exception being that

people in groups litter more.

The prevention of litter is achieved

through a number of initiatives, infrastructure and maintenance services,

communication and education, regulation and enforcement.

Did you know that Australians generate

almost 32 million tonnes of rubbish each year, that equates to about 1.5tonnes

per person, ranking us a the second highest producers of waste in the world

– so let’s make a difference!

Stan’s presentation was informative and timely with Clean up Australia Day

which was held yesterday on Sunday 1st March. Annie Wysham (FOR) and David

Langdon are co-ordinating the Rotary Club of Richmond’s efforts and

involvement in “Clean Up Australia”.

John Griffith confesses to Stan that he once dropped a gum

wrapper in 1947.


LLaauunncchh CCeerreemmoonnyy ffoorr GGrreeaatt AAuussttrraalliiaann BBiikkee RRiiddee PDG Judy Nettleton is the Chairman of

the GABR Launch Committee She has written to DG Jim

Studebaker inviting him

with his wife Carol to attend the official launch

of the Great Australian Bike Ride on Saturday 21

March. This event is the culmination of months of

work by many Rotarians and a fitting send off for

the riders participating in the first leg of the ride to Tasmania.

There will be bike riders from around

Victoria riding to this launch event from the north, south, east and west of

Melbourne, with the sentimental start of the ride coming from Mornington,

the birthplace of Australian Rotary Health.

Riders and support vehicles will

converge on Treasury Gardens from

11.30 am for a BBQ lunch before riding

and travelling in procession to Parliament House and

gathering on the steps for

the official launch. We anticipate that this event

will gain wide media coverage. Past Rotary

International President Royce Abbey will be

present to give the riders his encouragement and

send them off.

All Rotarians are equally welcome to see off the riders, one of whom is

Roberta Gordon, pictured, who featured in our last Bulletin, #2045

The Patrons of the GABR are: Glen

Kinross AO, RI President 1997-98, Royce Abbey AM DCM, RI President

1988-89 and Sir Clem Renouf AM, RI President 1978 -79.

.

TTiimmeettaabbllee ooff eevveennttss ffoorr tthhee 2211sstt ooff MMaarrcchh • 12.30pm Bike Riders depart Treasury Gardens

• 12.30pm Opening Ceremony organisers welcome Dignitaries

at Parliament House

• 1pm Riders assemble on steps of Parliament House

• 1-10pm Master of Ceremonies welcomes distinguished guests, riders, support groups, Rotarians and

members of the public.

• 1.12 pm Introduction of Chairman of ARH who speaks about

ARH and the Bike Ride

• 1-18pm Introduction of Lord Mayor

• 1-27pm Introduction of Past World President Royce Abbey

• 1-30pm PWP Royce Abbey cuts ribbon and launches Ride.

Riders on first leg plus entourage leave for Ferry


AA MMeessssaaggee ffrroomm AAmmbbuullaannccee SSeerrvviiccee EElliissssaa MMaarrrriiootttt wwaannttss ttoo ppuutt uuss oonn IICCEE!!

We all carry our mobile phones with

names and numbers stored in its memory but if we were to be involved in

an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile

phone but wouldn't know who to call.

Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which

one is the contact person in case of an emergency?

Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of

Emergency) Campaign.

The concept of 'ICE' is

catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As

cell phones are carried by the majority of

the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or

persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' (In

Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic

who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always

mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call.

He therefore thought that it would be a

good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for

this purpose.

In an emergency situation,

Emergency Service personnel

and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right

person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE'.

Please tell other people about this and

encourage them to spread the word. It really could save your life, or put a loved

one's mind at rest. For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2

and ICE3 etc.

Thanks, Elissa

VVoolluunntteeeerr DDrriivviinngg IInnssttrruuccttoorr rreeqquuiirreedd This is one of these oddball requests that turns up from time to time and perhaps

we have a member who would be willing and has the time to help. President

Trevor has received a request from Maria Kolaitis, Acting Executive

Assistant at the Australia

New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA).

She writes: “I am mentoring a young Indian

girl at the moment to help

her find a job. She and her husband are new immigrants to Melbourne but both

work in IT. The husband, Ramesh (age 32) works for a company in Melbourne

and part of the job requires that he get a driver’s licence. He has gone for his

licence twice but failed.

It’s costing him a fortune to get driving lessons. He is going for his next driver’s

licence in May but would really appreciate it if someone could take him

for a driving lesson once or twice a week. Ramesh would cover the cost of

petrol. He lives in Brunswick East but could meet the person at a

location that suits the provider.

Ramesh does not have a car so the instructor would need to

provide one.

The trade-off could be for Ramesh to do some IT work for

Rotary generally or the person providing the free driving instruction.”

Maria wonders if we can assist in this

matter. If you can help, please contact Maria at work on 9628 7212. Otherwise

please contact President Trevor who has Maria’s contact details.

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GGrreeaatt CCeelleebbrraattiioonn Read how well we did in President Trevor’s message on page 2centre: Barry feeds the lion its lettuce;

band; Two lions; Dr Greg Rice

2nd March 2009

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: Barry feeds the lion its lettuce; Dinner is served; PDG Judy Nettleton; Lion

Dr Greg Rice – Baker Institute; Yvonne Moon –Wallace – soprano; Trevor P

Centre: Fay Browne CEO

aaiisseess $$1122,,777788 . Clockwise from top

Dinner is served; PDG Judy Nettleton; Lion

– ROCAN; Nicole Pang – priceless;

Centre: Fay Browne – CEO Motto & sponsor

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I travelled for four days with Br Michael

Lynch and Bishop Hilton Deakin to the east of the island. This was an

opportunity to see the countryside and

visit projects in operation.

We visited many Salesian sites (Laga,

Fatumaca, Venilale, Fuiloro, Los Palos) and some non-Salesian sites.

I was very impressed by the work done

by the Salesians. Australia is one of their main benefactors thanks to the

funds and goods collected by Br Michael Lynch. Their schools and orphanages

were quite inspirational.

At the orphanages I sighted signs of Rotary – OfficeWorks exercise books and

black pencils were in use. Distributed by Mr Daryl!

Some recent feedback from Fohoren in

the District of Cova Lima whichhours out of Dili:

'We are in a really remote area and we

are very grateful that you are including us in this project - teachers in Dili and

close to Dili do receive some help but it has been much more difficult for us as

we are so far away.'

'It is really good that people in Australia recognise the work that teachers are

doing in Timor Leste under such great difficulties.'

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I travelled for four days with Br Michael

Lynch and Bishop Hilton Deakin to the east of the island. This was an

opportunity to see the countryside and

many Salesian sites (Laga,

Fatumaca, Venilale, Fuiloro, Los Palos) Salesian sites.

I was very impressed by the work done

by the Salesians. Australia is one of their main benefactors thanks to the

funds and goods collected by Br Michael Their schools and orphanages

At the orphanages I sighted signs of OfficeWorks exercise books and

black pencils were in use. Distributed by

Some recent feedback from Fohoren in

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'We are in a really remote area and we

are very grateful that you are including teachers in Dili and

close to Dili do receive some help but it has been much more difficult for us as

really good that people in Australia recognise the work that teachers are

doing in Timor Leste under such great

KKiinnddyy BBooxxeess PPaaWhen: Next Saturday10:30 till 3:00

Where: Motto/Premier Trading

Company, 32 Crown St Richmond.

Barbara says she know

the Onto Conference tour but help it - any Saturday is a clash around

that time.

Hopefully there are enough poor ones who will be staying home who ca

us that day. She will enlist friends if necessary.

Pictures: Top left: A Salesian kindergarten in operation using Office

Works exercise books. Above: Paulina Gusmao and

teachers at Cova Lima. (Imaculada Irene dos Santos’s box

Below: Coloured pencils at work.

Paacckkiinngg DDaayy Saturday, March 7th,

Motto/Premier Trading

Company, 32 Crown St Richmond.

knows this clashes with

onference tour but she can't any Saturday is a clash around

opefully there are enough poor ones who will be staying home who can join

will enlist friends if

A Salesian kindergarten in operation using Office

Works exercise books. Paulina Gusmao and Imaculada,

teachers at Cova Lima. (Imaculada with ’s box).

Coloured pencils at work.

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BBuusshhffiirree RReelliieeA very generous donation has been received towards the Rotary

International Bushfire Recovery Fund from Jill McIntyre of Bridge Road Florist

Jill is a Friend of The Rotary Club Of Richmond.

If any other Rotarians would like to

donate, please forward all cheques to Michael O'Sullivan.

Many thanks Jill. This will certainly be

put to great use in the relief effort from Rotary in the weeks to come.

SShhoorrtt NNoo

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There have been more victims of

genocide, rape, slavery and 'ethnic cleansing' since WWII than there were

during it. Everyone thinks something should be done, and indeed it should.

But by whom? And on whose behalf? Are the nations truly united? Or is the UN

merely a marvellous junket for representatives of nations which can

never agree on anything, let alone how peacekeeping should be conducted in

countries like Bosnia, Rwanda or Zimbabwe?

2nd March 2009

eff.. A very generous donation has been received towards the Rotary

International Bushfire Recovery Fund Bridge Road Florist.

Jill is a Friend of The Rotary Club Of

If any other Rotarians would like to

please forward all cheques to

hanks Jill. This will certainly be

put to great use in the relief effort from Rotary in the weeks to come.

SShheelltteerrbbooxxPrime Minister Kevin Rudd praised ShelterBox aid in Kinglake.

“The Prime Minister was keenly

interested in the ShelterBox response, and praised all Rotarians for their

selfless commitment and help at this critical time,” said ShelterBox Australia

General Manager Jenni Heenan.

In the last issue we reported that 40 boxes were in Kinglake with 10 at the

Whittlesea Recovery Centre. The Army has now taken ten boxes to Flowerdale.

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Melbourne-Sunrise

There have been more victims of

'ethnic cleansing' since WWII than there were

during it. Everyone thinks something should be done, and indeed it should.

But by whom? And on whose behalf? Are the nations truly united? Or is the UN

merely a marvellous junket for which can

never agree on anything, let alone how peacekeeping should be conducted in

countries like Bosnia, Rwanda or

BMW Edge, Federation Square, Thursday 5 March 20096:30 pm drinks and canapés, for 7:30 pm. Ends 9:00pm.Tickets $55.00 For bookings and more information: Go to

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~rccmmelb/index.html and download the

more information about our distinguished Panel Members

Bookings can be done online with theeForm

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BMW Edge, Federation Square, Thursday 5 March 2009 6:30 pm drinks and canapés, for 7:30 pm. Ends 9:00pm.

ings and more information: Go

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~rccmmelb/inand download the Flyer for

more information about our Panel Members.

can be done online with the


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Kate Runciman Melbourne Girls College

Careers Advisor will be taking this year off to have her

baby so we will have a new

Careers Advisor to work with.

The plan this year is to talk to

the 200 students in Year 10. Our

objective is to encourage them

to apply for the

15 mock jobs, explain who will

be interviewing them, reassure

them that this is not a threatening experience and explain that our mission

is to give them a valuable experience that will help them get the job they

want.

We expect that we will receive 130

applicants for the 15 job vacancies advertised. We will select 84 young

people to interview. We select those students who would receive the most

benefit from the experience. Each

successful applicant is allocated to one of 12 interview teams of two people. So

this year we will again need 24 volunteers to conduct the interviews.

We will hold a briefing meeting at

5.30pm – 6.30pm on Wednesday 22nd April in The

LYCEUM at Melbourne Girls

College in the Yarra Boulevard.

Each interviewer will receive a set of

7 Job Applications, and Assessment

Sheets that cover both the Job

Application and the

Interview.

The Interviews will

commence at 12.30pm on Thursday 30th April. The

interviews will occur in the same place as the Briefing in The LYCEUM. We ask

interviewers to arrive at 12 noon where a light lunch will be available and you

will have time to get organized to be ready to interview the first young

person.

So we hope that you will again volunteer

to interview the students. The students appreciate your support and you will be

assured of in interesting and enjoyable

experience. Contact Tim Baker 0412 568 531 to book your interviewing spot -

you will love every minute of it.

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WWEEDDDDIINNGG BBEELLLLSS Rotarian Kieran Moore married long-time girlfriend Brenda on

Thursday 19th February.

It was a garden wedding and the reception was at Kieran’s second home, the Kew Golf Club.

Neither likes flying but nevertheless they have travelled overseas for their honeymoon: Philip Island for two weeks!

Kieran hopes his new bride would look after him in his old age. The Club wishes Kieran and Brenda a long and happy life

together.

2008’s interviewers at work


YOUR FORTHCOMING ROTARY EVENTS

For District Events Calendar go to www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au (news & events) For more detailed information re your Club’s upcoming events refer to the Bulletin

http://www.rotaryrichmond.org.au/bulletin.php

Date Event Time Where/Other Details

March World Literacy Month

Saturday 7th March

Help needed!

Kindy Boxes Packing Day –

Pack ‘n Chat!

10:30 - 3:00pm

Where? Motto/Premier Trading Company, 32 Crown St Richmond –downstairs at Pres

Trev’s. Contact: Barbara W– 0413057879

Sat 7th–

Thurs 12th

Tour: Pre -

Conference

N/A Further details and late bookings;

Contact: John Nairn 5429 5257

Thurs 12th -

Sun 15th Mar

Rotary D9800

Conference

N/A www.rotarynthbalwyn.org/conference

Contacts: John Nairn & Judy Nettleton

Saturday

21st March Help needed!

Great Aust.

Bike Ride’s Big BBQ.

11.30am

11.30am at Treasury Gardens & 1.30pm at

Parliament - official launch of GABR. Supports ARHR & Mental Health Awareness.

Pres Trev

27th–29 Mar

Help needed!

RCR Hosting

RYPEN Camp

TBA To be held at Lancefield.

Contact: Nia Holdenson on 0403 068 482

April Rotary Magazine Month

Sunday 19th April

Car Rally & BBQ

TBA After car rally, BBQ at the Bibby’s, Kyneton. Details TBA by Elissa Marriott

Wed 22nd April Help needed!

1 Hr Briefing RCR’s Mock Job Interviews

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Venue: Melbourne Girls College, The Boulevard, Richmond Volunteers please contact Tim.

Contact: Tim Baker 0412 568 531 Thursday 30th April

Help needed!

RCR’ & MGC Mock Job

Interview Program 2009

12.00 noon

May Australian Rotary Health Research Month

Sunday 3rd May Help needed!

RCR Hosts Shine-On Awards

TBA Afternoon Tea at Hawthorn Receptions, Glenferrie Road. Contact: Sue Bolton

Monday 11th May

Help needed!

RCR’s Ainger Public Speak-

ing Awards

6.30pm for

7.00pm

Amora Riverwalk Hotel, Richmond Contact: Ben Hosking on 0437 232 880

Friday

15th May

Golf Day &

Dinner

TBA Venue: TBA

Contact: Judy Nettleton 0402 083 848

Sunday

31st May Help needed!

District

Assembly

9.00am

– 1.00pm

Venue: Melbourne University - Wilson Hall

Contact: PE Mike O’Sullivan 0417 396 432 Hosts: The Heritage Cluster Clubs

June Rotary Fellowship Month

Monday 1st June

Trivia Night Fun

TBA Venue & details TBA Contact: Judy Nettleton 0402 083 848

Tuesday 9th June

‘Billy Elliot the Musical’

Evening TBA

Contact Janice ASAP on 0418 171 502. Supporting Aust Rotary Health.

Friday 26th June

Club Changeover Night

Evening TBA

Venue: TBA Contact PE Mike O’Sullivan

Saturday 27th June

District Changeover

Night

Evening 7.00pm

Venue: Melbourne Park Function Centre Contact: Rotary Club of Hawthorn

David Pisterman 0418 345 607

ROTARY DISTRICT 9800, R.I. & OTHER ROTARY LINKS

Richmond Rotary website:

District 9800 Home Page:

District E-Zine:

Rotary International:

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Meeting 2046

Date 2 March

Chair Sue Bolton

No MeetingHead

Table John Nairn

Forthcoming Meetings,

9 March NO MEETING: Labour Day Holiday

16 March Tim Baker: A Lost Horizon

23 March Judy Crowe: Principal MGC

30 March Andrew Mahr:

Celebrations

Members’ Birthdays: None

Partners’ Birthdays: Traude Bibby 2

Wedding Anniversaries: None

Induction Anniversaries: Simon Marriott 2

"Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not

understand others."

Meeting 2046

The Bulletin ofThe Rotary Club of Richmond


http://www.rotaryrichmond.org.au

http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au

http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/Members/Networker

http://www.rotary.org

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2047 2048

9 March 16 March 23 March

No Meeting

Mark

Dwyer Tim Baker

Forthcoming Meetings, Speakers and Topics

Labour Day Holiday

Tim Baker: A Lost Horizon - life at sea in the 1950's

Judy Crowe: Principal MGC: Issues in education today

: Connecting People

Celebrations 2nd – 15th March

Traude Bibby 2nd

None

Simon Marriott 2nd (15 years)

Quote for the week


understand others." Confucius, Chinese philosopher, 551

2nd March 2009

The Bulletin of he Rotary Club of Richmond


http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au

http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/Members/Networker

2049

23 March 30 March

Tim Baker Barbara

Woodberry

Speakers and Topics

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