Wednesday June 1st, 2011
Our Club Website Address is http://www.clubrunner.ca/albertpark

 Michael Brosowski

Michael grew up in Sydney and studied high school in Bundarra and Inverell, in North West NSW.

After completing an Arts/Education degree at the University of NSW, Michael worked for four years as an English and ESL teacher at Westfield Sports High in Fairfield, Sydney. Michael then worked at UNSW in the Gifted Education department while studying a Masters of Education.

In 2002, Michael moved to Vietnam to work in the Education sector, but in early 2003 he established Blue Dragon in response to the overwhelming needs of street children in Hanoi. Today, Blue Dragon serves over 1000 children throughout the country. ttp://www.streetkidsinvietnam.com/

Last week we we had the pleasure of Paull Jeffrey State Manager Blue EarthFoundation speak at our meeting.

Paull who is a Development Officer spoke how the Bluearth Approach was directed to the health and well being of students, particularly primary school children.

He had club members up on their feet trying some of the activities which they use in primary schools. Although they may have proved a little difficult for some members they were enjoyed by all.

We would like to thank Paull very much for his time and great presentation. www.bluearth.org

Please join us in celebrating our achievements of the  
2010/2011 Rotary year and welcome the 2011/2012 Leadership Team at the

Rotary Club of Albert Park Changeover Night 
Friday July 1st 2011
7.00 pm
Venue:   Waterfront Restaurant, Station Pier, Port Melbourne
$65.00 per head including pre-dinner drink
Other drinks at bar prices.

RSVP 20th June 2011
Richard Goss rtgoss@msn.com.au
Payment
Westpac Rotary Club of Albert Park
BSB 033305 Acc 143281

You will need coins for parking meters

Click HERE to download flyer

http://www.waterfrontstationpier.com.au/#/functions/home/

JUNE - ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH

The month of June is considered as Rotary Fellowship Month in the
Rotary calendar. There is a misconception among Rotarians on what aspect
of the RI programs is being celebrated for this month of June. Let us clarify
the issue. When we talk about "Rotary Fellowships", we actually refer to the
groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses and Rotaractors who join together to:

• Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.);
• Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession;
• Make new friends around the world;
• Explore new opportunities for service; and
• Have fun and enhance their experience in Rotary.

Examples of Rotary Fellowships include:

Rotarians on the Internet (ROTI),
 
International Fellowship of Rotarians of Amateur Radio (ROAR), International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians (ICUFR), International Fellowship of Rotary Convention Goers, International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians, International Fellowship of Rotarians Musicians, Rotary Global History Fellowship, etc.

The field is so varied, which includes marathon running, scuba diving, flying, bird watching, chess, doll lovers, environment, Esperanto, go, gourmets, lawyers, magic, nurses, police and law enforcement professionals, recreational vehicles, singles, stockbrokers, venture capitalists, wine and yoga.

Each Rotary Fellowship operates independently of Rotary International, with its own rules, dues requirements and administrative structure. Membership is open to Rotarians, spouses of Rotarians and Rotaractors. It must be international in nature with active members in at least three (3) countries. Each fellowship elects at least three (3) officers to oversee the group's administration. The Rotary Fellowships are expected to facilitate communication among their members and maintain regular communication with RI.

What are the benefits for Rotarians in joining the Rotary Fellowships? Fellowship provide opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside their own Club, District or country. Fellowships contribute to the advancement of world understanding and peace. Also, Fellowships serve as an incentive for attracting new members to Rotary and retaining our existing members. Indeed, Rotary Fellowship, together with the Rotarian Action Groups, serve as an effective tool in promoting membership development and should be actively promoted in our Districts.

Interested Rotarians can join a Rotary Fellowship by clicking http://www.rotary.org/programs/fellowships/index.html or even start a prospective Rotary Fellowship if their recreational or vocational interest is not in the list of approved Rotary Fellowships.

Stay connected to what is happening in your district.
Networker is our District 9800 weekly newsletter, filling the information gap that exists between club bulletins: Rotary Down Under and Rotary World.  Networker showcases the activities of our Clubs through caricature editor Clarice.
Members are encouraged to subscribe to Networker at: http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/Members/NetworkerSubscribe

District 9800 and District 5840  The Rotary Club of Albert Park   
is in Club Partnership   and as been paired with
The Rotary Club of Beorne Noon
What's 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

The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profitcorporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

If you did not get to read the attached articles last week please spare some time this week to open and read. Both have some valuable and interesting information.

Click HERE  May 2011 Foundation News D9800 Edition 4 2010-2011

Click HERE  June 2011 Issue 108 Foundation Newsletter for Rotary Leaders

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 

Roster                          

Want to come to our meetings. The Rotary Club of Albert Park  meet  Wednesday evenings at Lifesaving Victoria,  200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne 6.00pm for 6.30pm start. 

Visitors are always welcome to attend.  Should you be considering attending please contact our secretary Judy Nicholson on 0419 366 740 judith@nicholsonplanning.com.au  so necessary meal arrangement can be made.

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