Wednesday-Oct 20,2010
Our Club Website Address is http://www.clubrunner.ca/albertpark

Last weekend The Rotary Club of Albert Park once again held their Annual Book Fair at the Albert Park Primary School. Dispite very wet and cold conditions many people braved the outside elements to come and support the Fair  buying many of the books we had to offer.

1000's and 1000's of books were for sale, Softbacks, Hardbacks, Collectables' Classic' Crime' Australiana' Sport' Romance' Sci Fi' Fantasy' Childrens' Lit' Art' History' Photography' Cookbooks' Wine ' Gardening' CD's DVD's  and more.

A big thankyou to Greig McEwan and Henry Michaelsen who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks, picking up books, boxing books, putting books in catergories, collecting boxes,  ensuring all was ready for the Book Fair Day.  A thankyou must also go to all of the members and partners who helped contribute in one way or another for this Book Fair to succeed.

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Click HERE for flyer with full detail.

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.

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

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 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 

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

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 

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.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9800
"CONFERENCE SUPPORTERS" FOR DISTRICT 9800 CONFERENCE
ADELAIDE – MARCH 31 TO APRIL 2 2011.

We are seeking the assistance of Rotary members, Rotary Clubs, Rotarians and non-Rotarians with businesses, who could contribute to the 2011 Conference with a supporters grant of $1000.00 to minimise the Conference costs. Individual support would also be welcome.

Companies, Clubs and individuals will have their names printed on a pop-up banner in the House of Friendship, displayed on the overhead screens, as well as being listed in the Conference Directory as "Conference Supporters", also included in the Conference satchels and listed in the Networker/website.

This is an ideal way of supporting the Conference and keeping the registration costs to a minimum, given the very difficult task of finding suitable sponsors.

Please place this request in your Club bulletins and promote at Club meetings as soon as possible, and do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

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

            Rotary Anzac Peace Tour: April 2011

Rotarians from D9800 and all over Australia are booking for our 2011 departure for the

R otary ANZAC Peace Tour to Turkey, departing in April 2011.

The tour is now in its 6th year and we invite members and guests from your club to join us on either the 13-day or 24-day itinerary that includes return airfares from Australia, accommodation, sightseeing and wonderful hospitality from Istanbul Rotarians (please ask for copy of our full intinerary).

As well as the ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Lone Pine ceremonies, there are many other wonderful highlights and memories to bring home from this tour.

2006 tour participant Alan Seale remarked, "The sights of Istanbul, the moving Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and the hospitality of fellow Rotarians, both Turkish and Australian, combine to make this an extraordinary travel experience."

We'd really appreciate you promoting this tour to your Rotary Club Members... thank you! We have an A4 size pdf flyer which you may also like to attach to your next club bulletin or circulate at your next meeting please contact Owen (or Debbie Carr) for a copy.

Pricing is currently being finalised for the tour: in 2010, the price for the 13-day tour, including airfares and taxes, was approximately $6,600 per person.

For bookings and enquiries, contact Debbie Carr at Harvey World Travel Surrey Hills (phone (03) 9830 0055 or email surreyhills@harveyworld.com.au).

But you'll need to hurry, time is running out. To secure seats, you need to act now as there is only limited availability on this exclusive small group tour.

We hope members from your club can join us on this very special tour.

-   Dr Owen Tassicker, Convenor of the RAPT 2011 Committee, RC Balwyn.

Owen Tassicker  with Banu Tulumen

Secretariat, Districts 9800 & 2420

2/22 Graham Place, Box Hill 3128

Phone: (03) 9899 8345 * Mobile 0408 760 986

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.
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