Wednesday April 21, 2010
Our Club Website Address is http://www.clubrunner.ca/albertpark

  Coordinator: NinaVallins   www.projectrespect.org.au 

Project Respect is a non-profit community-based organisation that aims to empower and support women in the sex industry, including women trafficked to Australia.  Established in 1998 they conduct
Outreach work:
 Visits to brothels in Victoria, holistic support and individual counselling - particularly in City of Port Phillip
 Referrals and information regarding services for health, housing, the law, child custody, domestic violence, drug and alcohol and other issues
 Emergency accommodation and ongoing support for women who have been trafficked
 Support for education and alternative employment pathways.

Complementing direct outreach services Project Respect also takes a key role in lobbying the Australian government, advocating for clients to community groups, as well as public education. 

They are committed to global solutions to the problem of violence against women in the sex industry, and work closely with women in the industry to support them to advocate for themselves and other women.

 http://www.cancervic.org.au/

Last Wednesday at our meeting Natalie Livsey, from the Cancer Council Vic gave a presentation on the statistics of cancer and how cancer can affect us. Natalie handed out detailed information and informed on how to cut your cancer risk.

Main factors were -

Check for unusual changes and have regular screening tests.

Maintain a Healthy Weight. Limit Alcohol. Eat a Healthy Diet.

Be physically active. Be Sun Smart. Quit Smoking.

Natalie was most interesting and we would like to thank her very much for her time and presentation.

Pictured above Liz DeNittis (left) RCAP Relay for Life Co-Ordinator who arranged for Natalie to speak at our meeting and Natalie Livsey (right) who is also the Cancer Council Vic Relay for Life co-ordinator.

http://relayforlife.org.au/

Relay for Life   -  1st and 2nd of May.

Members please note - Liz De Nittis requires all Registration forms for the Relay for Life completed and handed to her with the $15.00 this coming Wednesday at the latest. Liz will have additional registration forms and be on hand to answer any of your questions.

The club is looking for as many members as possible to participate this year. Liz can offer tax receipts as per usual.  (Members are then asked to wear their club t-shirt and they will receive a souvenior long sleeve shirt to keep from CCV).

BBQ - We are still in need of Volunteers for the Lunchtime and Dinner BBQ for the Saturday only (1st May) Relay for Life.

Please can you let Liz De Nittis know if you are able to attend. BBQ hours are 11am to 2pm on the Sat Lunchtime and 5pm to 8pm for the Dinner BBQ. (there is a break between 6.30-7pm for the candlelite ceremony).

Should you have any queries please contact Liz on lizdenittis@ozemail.com.au  0407321200

The Rotary Club of Albert Park 
Have Organized a Tantalizing Cooking Demonstration on how to cook duck and how to gobble it down!!!

Luv-A-Duck
Demonstration Classes
Friday May 14,  6pm
Saturday May 15, 2pm
228 Ingles St Port Melbourne  3207
$48.00 per person
Max 20 persons per class

We also are trying to have a wine expert come along will advise the cost it it eventuates
http://www.luvaduck.com.au/

Please click HERE to download flyer  

The Rotary Club of Albert Park now has its own Book Store.

It is located at the Galilee School Building, Parish of Sts Peter & Paul, Cnr Park & Monatague Streets, South Melbourne (at the back of the church). Currently it is open each Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Note:  Sorters are also there at various times throughout the week but please arrange with one of the contacts below.

Members are constantly picking up books from donation bins left at various local library's, and also from calls from individual households and organisations.  They then work hard to sort, catagorise and price for sale.

Hundreds and hundreds of secondhand books are on show and available for sale. 
Great Prices

There is a constant turnover of books Softbacks, Hardbacks, Collectables, Classics, Crime, Australiana, Sport, Romance, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Childrens, Lit, Art, History, Photography, Cookbooks, Wine, Gardening, More, More, More....

Do you want to buy books - Come to above address, or contact Jenny Grebler on 040384 1044 

Do you want to donate books - Please call H Michaelsen on 9681 7382 or Greig McEwan on 0417 055 953 and they will arrange a pick up time.

Do you have any queries about the books - Please contact Jenny Grebler on 0403841044 as she would be only to happy to assist you.

Please let all your family, friends, neighbours, clubs and organisations know. We very much appreciate any purchases or any donation. This helps us to raise funds for needy projucts that our club wishes to donate to.

Members if you are available to help on a Saturday please go to online registration and list your details (found under Events tab in bulletin) or call Deb Renshaw-Jones on 0438 250 908 email deb.renshaw-jones@visionaustralia.org 

Do you know you can connect directly to the following sites from our Webpage.

They all carry the latest up to date information.

All you have to do is just click on the writing identifying the site and view.

Some of the Direct Sites linked to our web page are -

Networker,        District Site,      Rotary International,  Rotary Online,     Australia Rotary Health,     Rotary Down Under.

Please go to home page and click on one the the above you will be amazed at what valuable information is available.

The Rotary Club of Toorak invites you to attend the DG Changeover Lunch at Crown Palladium 11.30am for Pre-Luncheon Drinks Sunday 27 June 2010

http://www.crowncasino.com.au/crown-palladium
 
Entertainment by Singer/Songwriter Dianna Corcoran - Female Artist of the Year
FREE PARKING in multi level car park - Entrance off Kingsway and Clark Street, Airbridge to Crown. Take ticket to cloak room for validation.

Bookings by Friday 12th June 2010 to: Rotary Club of Toorak Inc.
PO Box 397 Toorak Vic 3142
Phone: 0419 357 864 Fax: 03 9509 7935   Email: alan.l.freedman@bigpond.com  

April 2010
Brian Beaumont, Yvonne Flanders, Helen Harris, Andrew Lilley, Greig McEwan

May 2010
Ken Hall, Tessa McGuigan, Ray Pape, Jeremy Paton

If you are unable to fulfil your door duty, please speak to another member and organise a replacement for yourself.

For all other queries about the door roster please contact Paul Sullivan 0412 818144  email  psullivan@wtpartnership.com.au

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

If you have any issues or changes please contact Paul Flakus by Tuesday each week if you  are unavailable OR that they have made alternative changes on 0417 567 747  Phone: 03 9589 1722    Fax: 03 9589 2799 or flakadog@optusnet.com.au

RC of Brighton North's Annual Dinner Auction
in support of Motor Neurone Disease

Friday May 14, 2010
Please click HERE to download Flyer.

For some years now Rotary Club of Albert Park Rotarian Paul Flakus has attended Community Meals regularly on Saturday's often picking up meals, donated each week from Walters Wine Bar, (these are freshly cooked foods to feed the disadvantaged persons). He also ensures  pick up of donated fruits from Fruits on Coventry, donated bread from Bakers Delight South Melbourne and attends to having  milk, tea and coffee available. 

Paul also organisers a roster for our members to provide a small amount of their time once every 6 months to provide a friendly environment with a good meal for people living in our area who cope less well with life.

Community meals is held at St Luke's Church, Dorcas Street, (next to Coles Supermarket) South Melbourne.  
Should your name not be on the roster please contact Paul so he can arrange a suitable time for you to assist.

Well done Paul,  you are doing a great job.

2009/2010 Joan Robison

Bulletin Mar 3, 2010 Click HERE         Bulletin Mar 10, 2010 Click HERE
Bulletin Mar 17, 2010 Click HERE        Bulletin Mar 24, 2010 Click HERE
Bulletin Mar 31, 2010 Click HERE        Bulletin Apr 7, 2010 Click HERE
Bulletin Apr 14, 2010 Click HERE

That's all for this week. Keep that info and photos coming through so I can publish.