Wednesday Apr 27, 2011
Our Club Website Address is http://www.clubrunner.ca/albertpark

Fellow Rotarians       
As you are aware from the numerous announcements at weekly meetings since February this year, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra (ABO) has again made an excellent offer to us for a theatre group on 22 May. 

You should be aware that the offer from ABO is to provide us with category A seats immediately adjacent to the best seats at Melbourne Recital Centre.  I have sat in these seats and can assure all that they are excellent. 

The offer does however expire on 30 April.  This date has also been announced several occasions at our weekly meetings since February.

For those wishing to make a reservation I strongly suggest that you do so on or before 30 April.  Any reservation made after that date will still have seats allocated in the prime area, but the ABO cannot guarantee that they will be in the area and at the price currently allocated to us.

As you would no doubt appreciate the ABO cannot hold our seats for us for much longer.  It must release them to the general public and its members to maximise its revenue and have a full house.  If it does not have bottoms on seats it can't pay its way!

This does not mean that our people cannot purchase after that date  They are only guaranteed the above seats up to that date.  ABO may however  make every endeavour to place our members and friends in the best possible seats in the category allocated to us, for any bookings made after that date.

Please note the details on the earlier email from Loretta for all reservations, which must be made directly to ABO and paid for by credit card at that time.  No one in our club has authority from ABO to make group booking, collect money and pass this on to ABO.

This is an excellent offer.  If you have not yet been to an ABO concert I can assure you that you that it is a memorable event.

Attention Members. 
NEW -  On Line registration 

Weekly meetings / Future Events
Members are now requested to register online for Club meetings and events.

This can be done by either -
- Clicking on the individual event tab in the bulletin/web.
- Responding to an Email Invitation with online registration.
 

If you have any queries please contact Yvonne Conn yconn@bigpond,com
0407 344 365 Attendence Weekly Meetings
Richard Goss rtgoss@msm.com.au 0418 356 527 Club Events  
Loretta Michaelsen  lmichaelsen@bigpond.com 0400 435 285 General Enquiries

Please Note that online Registration will only occur where we have an team captain from our club as chair for the event.

Last week we had the pleasure of two of our club members speak at our meeting.

Both Helen Harris and President Mike Perry gave a most interesting presentation on their lives going from childhood to where they are today.

We would like to thank both Helen and Mike for their contribution of this speech and taking the time to share their lives with us.

District Assembly
Kyneton May 15, 2011

If you have never been to a District Assembly why not come along...most interesting and will give you a wider picture about Rotary and what we as a club can achieve.
- Our club will be driving up a bus so we all can go together.

If you have any queries please contact our President Elect Kerry Kornhauser 0411 597 690 kerry@travelinn.net.au

RELAY FOR LIFE

  For those of you who have signed up to walk or volunteered on the BBQ do not forget that theRelay for Life is on this weekend. April 30 & May 1 2011
Start Time: 10:30am   Finish Time: 10:30am Location: Albert Park Lake

If you are still wishing to compete in the 24 hr relay you must remember that Liz needs to receive your $15.00 registration fee ASAP please to secure the team.

You will receive a long T Shirt for participation in this event.

The Rego Form is a must for each participant to complete and return to Liz De Nittis with your $15.00.  
 
All BBQ times are now covered lunchtime Saturday, evening Saturday, and Breakfast Sunday but if you would still like to help out I'm sure extra hands would be appreciated.

Click HERE    for more information.   Site Details.  Members please click   Here   to download actualmap of the Albert Park Relay for Life (we are site 23).

Any queries please contact Liz De Nittis   lizdenittis@ozemail.com.au   mobile  0407 321 200.

Thanks to you all for your support to our local community.
https://secure.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/registrant/LocationHome.aspx?EventID=11352&LangPref=en-CA&locationID=11390&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fvictoria.relayforlife.org.au%2fhome.html

  Our friends at St Kilda PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) are holding a fund raising ball. 
The St Kilda PCYC has a fabulous fundraiser night coming up which we would love for you to attend. The St Kilda PCYC Black Tie Gala Ball will be held on the 26th May 2011 at the prestigious Nine Darling Street . Expect to be indulged, entertained and most importantly, expect to be inspired. You'll see firsthand the impact this amazing organisation has on the communities it supports.

Please check out http://www.pcycgalaball.org , tickets can be purchased online through moshtix   http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=46181&ref=moshtix&skin
A dedicated  team has put together what will be a standout night in support of the St Kilda PCYC and we are now asking all PCYC members, friends and supporters to spread the word and it would be great if you could attend the gala ball.

For over 63 years the St Kilda PCYC has provided exceptional support to those in need and they hope that you can now help them, so they can continue to make a difference to the local community.       http://www.stkildapcyc.org/

As the super stage of Australian sport, The Melbourne Cricket ground is an unforgetable experience.

Traditionally the MCG has provided live drama to thrill millions worldwide... memorable events Olympic Games, Test Cricket and Australian football's incomparable Grand Final.

But backstage, the MCG Tour gives the visitor the opportunity to relive their great sporting memories through a comprehensive tour of this marvellous stadium where so many champions of yesterday and today have performed. A fully accredited sports heritage complex and tourism destination, visitors can view the inner sanctum change rooms, famous long room, coaches boxes and even walk on the arena (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)

MCG tour, takes approximately one hour and includes a tour guide.
Note: Dinner is an Extra Option
RSVP: 9/05/11  Kerry Kornhauser  kerry@travelinn.net.au 0411 597 690

Members please register with our on line service from a previouy sent email or from the events tab. 

PRE - PAYMENT REQUIRED
Westpac - Rotary Club of Albert Park
BSB 033 305  Acc 143281
Please Use for payment Reference -MCG and your initials

Please put this date down in your calendar .

Change Over Dinner 
Friday July 1st 2011
7.30-8.00 Dinner

Venue:   Waterfront Restaurant, Station Pier, Port Melbourne

More details coming shortly.....................

    2011 Marks the 90th
Year Anniversary of Rotary in Australia

and the Rotary Club of Melbourne. Australia's first Rotary Club invites its  members and other Rotarians to a Gala Dinner to celebrate this occasion in the presence of Her Excellency, Ms. Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Click Here for download

Last week Fun and Fellowship had members participate in a  
Easter Hat Parade
All members were to wear a Easter or Funny Hat and if they didn't there was a $5.00 fine. 

Thankyou to all members who participated by wearing a hat of choice.

Prize winners both received a Chocolate Golder Goose

Best Ladies Hat going to Loretta Michaelsen (Floral Easter Bonnet)
Best Men's Hat going to Stan Teschke (Chille Hat) 
And for those who forgot or just didn't get around to it your fine money was greatfully accepted.

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

      Click HERE to download application and flyer

 Want to stay connected to what is happening in your district.
Networker is our District 9800 weekly newsletter, filling the informationgap 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

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                          

The Rotary Club of Albert Park meet on Wednesday evening at Lifesaving Victoria,  200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne. 

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 the necessary meal arrangement can be made.

Thats all for this week. Enjoy the great Autumn weather we are having.