Wednesday-Oct 13, 2010
Our Club Website Address is http://www.clubrunner.ca/albertpark

No meeting on Wednesday October 13
Meeting moved to Thur 14 October Trivia Night RC Sth Melbourne

We will be having a Makeup meeting with the RC of Melbourne South at their Trivia evening the next evening Thursday 14th October and we are trying to get as many tables of 10 as we can to attend.
So please advise Kerry Kornhauser 0411 597 690 kerry@travelinn.net.au ASAP if you will be attending what will surely be an enjoyable and educational evening.

The Pier
1 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Thursday 14 October 2010 7.30pm
Fundraising games, Auction & Trivia (a night to remember !!)
Finger Food included
$30 each or $300 per table of 10
Call Ruth 0408 997 946      Click HERE for flyer

The Rotary Club of Albert Park Annual Book Fair

Sat 16, Oct 9am - 5pm
Sun 17th Oct 10am - 3pm

Albert Park Primary School
Bridport Street,    Albert Park
This is one of the Club's Major Fundraiser's be sure not to miss out plenty of bargins .

Books Galore 1000's and 1000's of them.
Softbacks, Hardbacks, Collectables' Classic' Crime' Australiana' Sport' Romance' Sci Fi' Fantasy' Childrens' Lit' Art' History' Photography' Cookbooks' Wine ' Gardening' CD's DVD's

More, More and More.......Be sure to tell all your friends.

Liz De Nittis is collecting names to go on the roster for Friday set up, Saturday Sales, Sunday Sales and Monday Pack Up. Kerry will also have a list as help is required with packing of books.
Please let Liz 0407 321 200 or Kerry 0411 597 690 know if you are able available to help.

Members: Please bring strong Plastic Bags for sales. 

The Texan Connection - District 9800 and District 5840

Club Partnership

The Rotary Club of Albert Park has been paired with - The Rotary Club of Boerne Noon

Click the following and visit their websie. http://www.boernerotary.org/

Want to know more about this program,  Click the following -http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/community_partners_texan_connection

Sophie who is a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar from USA spoke about her young years growing up with the family in Britian and then moving to the USA at age 7. How the family adapted to a new country, what they got involved with and her aims for the future. Spohie being very family dedicated decided she would like to persue a career in Social Work.
Sophie  is currently studying Social Work at Uni and has  been involved in lots of hands on experience here in Australia (which is part of the course). Sophie also spoke  how being a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar has opened her world to the vast differences  in countries and communities with the different policies they hold. Sophie hopes one day with the experience she obtains  hold  a senior role of influence in Social Work and  have the opportunity to write some of the policies herself.

Sophie was most delightful, and very interesting. We would like to thank her very much for her presentation and wish her the best for the future.

Pictured President Mike Perry & Sophie Dowse

The Rotary Club of Albert Park, Indigenous   Literacy Project - Update October 2010

The aim of this project was to assist with improving literacy among indigenous students. A number of groups have been identified in the Northern Territory through Sue Rose who is the Regional Learning Agent at the NT Open Education Centre. Initially three groups were identified for projects. In remote schools one of the big challenges is student attendance. Unfortunately the students who started the Sport in our Community and Games for kids have stopped coming to school so their projects will not be completed.  No funding was used for those two as the money is only spent when the materials are ready for printing.

The good news is that 7 students  from Gapuwiyak school have been doing a subject related to the health promotion of diabetes.

Some of the calendar pages they had printed follow. Thanks were expressed to RCAP for the funding and further projects will be identified as opportunity arises.

World Polio Day

In honor of World Polio Day, The Rotary Foundation is happy to announce 2 for 1 recognition points for every online contribution of US100 or more made to Polio Plus during 18-24 October 2010 Central Standard Time.

Rotarians may go to www.rotary.org/contribute to make theri online contributio.  Rotarians will need to have registered with Rotary's Member Access.  Through Member Access, Rotarians are able to access online services and fewtures.  Rotarians may register for Member Access at www.rotary.org/memberaccess .

Please note that contributions on www.rotary.org/contribute are in US dollars and will receive a US tax receipt.  Donors will need to print the tax receipt at the time of donation.  Also, online contributions cannot be made on behalf of another individual, club or district. It is expected to have a high volume of online traffic associated with this promotion.  Please allow 4-6 weeks the for the promotional points to appear.  Once the pormotional points have appeared in their accounts, donors can request their recongition materials.

The Rotary Club of Albert Park
&
HEAT (Hospitality Employment & Training)
invite you to a
Soiree
with controversial ABC 774 media personality JON FAINE
Join us for lunch and support young people at risk.
Republica Restaurant St Kilda Baths
Jacka Boulevard
Wed 20 October at 12.00 for 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm
John will give us tips on how Rotary can grow its media profile and presence and also share stories from his recently published book.

$55 per person (3 course lunch,coffee, tea and soft drinks included - wine available for purchase)

For bookings - e: kerry@travelinn.net.au or 0418 390 334

Community Safety Day

Melbourne City Council have once again asked The Rotary Club of Albert Park to run a BBQ for this hugh event.  We will seeking several members to work on this day as there is estimated to be 1000's attend. 

Please let Kevin Mooney   kevinamooney@bigpond.com      0418 220 602    know if you can spare some time to help out on this day.

 

This year, Community Safety Day at Docklands Sunday 24th October will the premier event of Community Safety Month. There will be live demonstrations throughout the day to show how services "work together" during an emergency.   There will be displays providing education and promotion of how every Victorian can take an active role in community safety.

Victoria's emergency and safety services are bringing their special skills and impressive equipment to a fun day at Docklands. The wow factor will be high as you get close to helicopters, boats, fire trucks, working dogs and horses, interactive displays, emergency demonstrations, water rescues, specialised vehicles used to 'work together' in rescues and emergencies around Victoria.  

The event offers family oriented entertainment including children's photograph opportunities, face painting, prizes & giveaways.   Plus, performing live will be Victoria Police Show Band. 
Join all the fun and meet those who work and volunteer to protect us and keep us safe. Learn more about safety and explore the many volunteer-based opportunities. With demonstrations, displays, kids' activities and more - don't miss a great day out at Docklands.

Keep up to date with all the people and organisations involved to make this special day successful over the coming weeks via Docklands TV starting 26th Aug.

Opening of the early bird registrations for the upcoming 79^th Annual Rotary District 9800 Conference to be held in Adelaide. 
Please click the link below to read this special announcement. http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/directory/newsDetails.asp?id=1519&site=1164

or you can contact Brian Beaumont on 0419 308 410 bejaybe@bigpond.net.au as he will be more than happy to assist you.

 http://www.melbournecup.com/150_Melbourne_Cup/

http://www.melbournecup.com/at-flemington/

Click HERE for flyer with full detail.

At last weeks meeting members gathered to wish Deanne Allan farwell.  Deanne who has been an active member with the Rotary Club of Albert Park is moving to live interstate.  We would like to thank Deanne for her contribution to the club and wish her every success for the future.

You are invited to honour Father Bob Maguire and his service to the community.

Tue Feb 15, 2011
Side by Side
Golden Jubilee Testimonial Dinner, Crown Palladium

Click HERE to download flyer

The date for the Annual Rotary Foundation Breakfast in November has now been confirmed.

Wed 17th November

RACV Club 17th Floor,

501 Bourke Street Melbourne

7.15am for 7.30 sharp

$55.00 per head 

Guest Speaker: Governor of Victoria,

Professor Devid de Krestser AC.

See details on following link:
http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/event_paul_harris_breakfast

Click HERE for Flyer 

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 

That's all for this week. 
Don't forget I am always looking for items of interest to publish. Please send me details of projects you may be involved with together with any photo's you may have as I am more than happy to publish them to share with our members.
Club Presidents

When - 7:10 am on Thursday 28th October 2010

Where - Hilton Hotel, Melbourne Airport

(Park car 2^nd level - take lift to 4^th floor)

(Hilton Hotel Reception 4^th floor)

Cost - $ 30 includes dining and parking costs

R.S.V.P.  21st October

Contact person: Leon Lewi  0419 354 313-

Or Fax 9331 - 5755