Wednesday Dec 1,2010
Our Club Website Address is http://www.clubrunner.ca/albertpark

Please Note: There will be no meeting at Lifesaving Victoria this week Wed Dec 1,

as the club have arranged a Vocational visit to the Policy Academy at Glen Waverley.

This is in lieu of our regular meeting in Port Melbourne. 

The Policy Academy in Glen Waverley   

We will have approximately a 1 hour tour with Mick Hermans from Victoria Police and then some fellowship time at a local Italian restaurant.

The Academy, on the corner of Waverley & View Mount Rds, Glen Waverley, is approximately a 30 minute drive from South Melbourne on the Monash Fwy, but obviously longer at peak hour.

  If you have any queries please contact Vicki Teschke   9690 2077   vicki.t@tacobill.com.au

Stephen Block - "GEO MCO & quartet"

Stephen is one of Australia's most respected arts managers, with a history of achievement and innovation in the classical music sector.

His early career was spent in Adelaide, gaining experience in diverse fields including theatre, tourism and government.

In 1997 he had the opportunity to follow his passion for music when he became the inaugural GM of the Australian String Quartet (ASQ), the only full-time chamber ensemble of its type in the country.

Over ten hectic years Stephen built the reputation of the ASQ and its program to the point where in 2007 he was able to hand over to his successor, secure in the knowledge that the ASQ was in its strongest ever position in its 22 year history.

The following three years were spent as Head of Marketing and Partnerships with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, where he had the opportunity to work in a much larger organisation, as well as enjoying the relaxed lifestyle of Hobart.

However, the challenge of building the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra (MCO) to realise its full potential was one that he couldn't resist, and early in 2010 Stephen relinquished his role in Tasmania to become Chief Executive Officer of MCO.

Christmas Break Dates.

Last meeting 2010, Tuesday 14th December, which will be our Xmas Party evening.

First meeting 2011, Wednesday19th January.

      Date                        TUESDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2010

      Time                        6PM  FOR 6.30PM

      Place                       EMERALD HOTEL (COURTYARD)

                                     415 CLARENDON STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE

      Cost                        $30 per head (fingerfood)    Drinks at Bar prices

      Dress                     "A LITTLE BIT OF XMAS"

      RSVP                     Kate Staniforth jstanifo@bigpond.net.au   0410 476 410

The idea of the family of Rotary is a simple one, and one that we celebrate every December during Family Month.  Every Rotarian is part of the Rotary family - but our family is much larger than our members.  The family of Rotary includes every one of the men, women and children who are involved in our work: the spouses and children of our members, our Rotary Foundation program participants and alumni, and all of those who are part of our programs, in the tens of thousands of Rotary communities around the world.

The youngest generation of the Rotary family is composed our Rotaract clubs and Interact clubs, the participants in our Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program, our Ambassadorial Scholars, and our more than 8,000 Rotary Youth Exchange students every year.  As in any family, our youth are our brightest promise for the future. 

Rotary club membership can and should enhance our home lives and family interactions.  As we work to attract more and younger qualified members, we would do well to remember that today's young professionals are often balancing work and family responsibbilities.  Adding in a commitment to Rotary service should complement, never compete with, those responsibilities.  By scheduling meetings outside of the workday, planning activities that involve family members, and welcoming family members whenever possible, we help to ensure that every Rotary family will feel a true part of the greater Rotary family.

Every club should strive to achieve a balanced interaction between Rotarian and their families - and the family of Rotary.  Only by working together, as a family, can we ensure that the Rotary of today grows in to an even stronger Rotary of tomorrow.

The Rotary Club of Albert Park has decided as part of their fundraising program to introduce to the public a Free revolutionary internet shopping tool  The "My Shoppinggenie" that instantly finds the best deals and lowest prices on millions of products.

The Genie is free to download to all members and friends.

To register please click the following www.myshoppinggenie.com/rotaryalbertpark   

  For more information  contact Stan on amigo@tacobill.com.au  or ph 0411 256 033

At last weeks meeting Stan Teschke spoke about My Shopping Genie and gave out small packets of leaflets to all members to distribute to friends and business's.

Please get behind Stan for this project, download the free Genie and get as many of your friends to do also.

The Rotary Club of Albert Park are requesting nomination.

The Shine On Awards are approaching and we would like to find a candidate.

Shine On Awards  is an Australia-wide Rotary award that recognises outstanding service by persons with disabilities who disregard their disabilities in reaching their goals to serve others. Clubs may nominate persons who meet the criteria. All nominees receive recognition with a Certificate of Commendation.

Should you know of anyone who may be suitable for this award please forward details to Kerry Kornhauser kerry@travelinn.net.au 

Dec 12th 2011. We have been asked to assist with a BBQ at Docklands for the MRA event.  1000's are expected to attend and we will need all the help we can get.  More information will be coming next week but if you can please keep this day free in your calendar to assist. Any queries please contact either Mike Perry or Kevin Mooney.

Thousands of motorcyclists, their families and friends will descend on Docklands on December 12 as the Motorcycle Riders Association (MRA) Toy Run comes to town.

The Docklands Chamber of Commerce has invited the Toy Run to Docklands this year to boost the local economy and forge greater ties with outer suburban Melbourne.

Chamber president Keith Rankin said as many as 30,000 people were expected to flock to Docklands on the day.  He said up to 10,000 motorbikes were expected, as well as friends and families.

Oasis Camp 
66-72 Monbulk Road,
Mount Evelyn (approximately 1hr 10 min via Eastern Freeway and Mt Dandenong Road).

The Rotary Club of Southbank is proud to be assisting in various elements of the Camp and we will be presenting to the RYLArians, visiting Rotarians and guests a snapshot of their club and what Rotary means to them.

 Mission Statement

To provide medical treatment for children from developing countries in the form of life saving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.

Objectives

• To provide hope where there is no hope
• To restore dignity to human life
• To save or transform the lives of children from developing countries.
• To provide the best possible medical and surgical expertise

Click HERE to read full article

Click HERE to read Newsletter Issue 4

District 9800 and District 5840

Club Partnership

The Rotary Club of Albert Park
as been paired with
The Rotary Club of Beorne Noon
What Happening At the Rotary Club of Beorne Noon this week.

Click on there web page and find out  http://www.boernerotary.org/

To find out what this partnership program is about click the following -http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/community_partners_taxan_connection

If you are unable to fulfill your door duty, please speak to another member and organise a replacement for yourself.
For all other queries about the door roster please contact Terry Moroney 0409 006 285 terry.moroney@internode.on.net

Want community Meals Instructions. Please login, go to My ClubRunner Box, Click on View Club Documents, then click on Community Meals Instructions. 

Please Note that each server is responsible to ensure that any changes are advised to Paul on 0417 567 747 or email paul@flakus.com.au 

                           December 25th CLOSED

Note: 18th December is the Annual Christmas Lunch and if anyone wished to offer asistance please advise Paul prior to this date.

That's all for this week. 

Don't forget that if you have any detail or interesting articles you would like published in our bulletin please forward to me as I would be more that happy to include for you.
Club Presidents