Wednesday Feb 9, 2011
Our Club Website Address is http://www.clubrunner.ca/albertpark

Ray Campbell - National Commodore - Australian Volunteer Coast Guard www.coastguard.com.au
The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is an organisation composed entirely of volunteers, formed in 1961 to promote safety in the operation of small craft. It guards the coast in the most effective way - initially by education, example, examination and finally by search and rescue. The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has no law enforcement powers and enjoys a reputation for being helpful and courteous to all boat owners. Australia, the world's largest island, has a coastline of 19,650 kilometers (12,210 miles). 90% of Australia's population lives within 120km of the coast and over 70% live in the coastal belt from Cairns in Queensland to Adelaide in South Australia. Flotillas and radio bases are located from the Skardon River in the Gulf of Carpentaria, down the eastern sea board to Ceduna in South Australia, including Tasmania and major inland lakes and weirs. Expansion is continuing in areas of need. Ray Campbell first joined the St Kilda Flotilla or VF2, in Victoria in 1983 and held the position of Flotilla Purser for one term prior to forming the VF05 Flotilla At Lake Eppalock in 1995 where he was appointed as Flotilla Commander, a position he held for five years until 1990. Ray was elected as the Squadron Commodore of Victoria in 1995 and was serving his 4th term as Squadron Commodore when elected as the National Commodore. Ray has represented Victoria at a national level both during his terms as Victorian Commodore and previously as the Deputy National Commodore.

Rotary Club of Albert Park
Charity Golf Day
Supporting Windermere & Polio Plus
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Kooringal Golf Club, Wilga Avenue Altona

An Invitation Is Extended To Individuals Or Groups To Compete In an Ambrose Golf Competition
Cost - $100 Per Player   
Incl. - BBQ Lunch, 18 Holes, 2 Course Dinner & Prizes 
Time 11.30 am for a 12.30 pm tee off
RSVP Ian Henry (w) 9521 0303 ianhenry@financialservices.net.au

Click HERE to download flyer with detailed information re Key Sponsorship, Tee Sponsorship and Individual

Evolve at Typo Station was founded in 1993 and has been offering opportunities for young people to make positive changes in their lives ever since. Using our former cattle grazing property on the edge of the Alpine National Park, Typo Station, we challenge disadvantaged and at risk young Victorians with a 100km hike and pioneer style living, while at the same time teaching them life skills such as effective communication and anger management. We also apply Narrative and Bush Therapy practices to allow our young people to take control of their lives and their futures. I am one of only two marketing staff working for Evolve and my background is varied, with qualifications in events management and marketing, and having worked in these areas as well as in account management and anti-money laundering compliance. I have worked in the not-for-profit space previously for the Royal Agricultural Society, and growing up in rural Victoria, I love spending time up at 'Typo' and seeing our young folk develop in their two-to-three year journey with us.

Welcome Dinner Texas GSE Team 2011

Our District is delighted to announce that in 2010-11,our Group Study Exchange will be with Rotary District 5840 in South-West Texas.
The visiting team from Texas will be in our District in March/April 2011. Our team will be in District 5840 in May/June 2011.
It promises to be a great exchange. Please contact your nearest D9800 Rotary Club for more information about becoming a team member or team leader.

Alternatively, see our District's web site GSE page for more information about District 9800, including application forms, key dates and a video about San
Click HERE  to download GSE Welcome Dinner flyer

Visit to DIK Store (Donations in Kind)- Sat 5th Mar, 2011

Woolshed 37 @ 400 Somerville Rd, West Footscray (Melway 41 E 7)
Between Geelong & Paramount Rds. Enter double gates opposite Whitely Pde - Ample safe parking available. If lost phone David Dimple 0408 174 773.

9am Start We will be shown over the facility and assist with any jobs required. About 12pm - We will finish up and then if desired use their BBQ facilities to have lunch.  BYO - food and drink.
As Members of a District 9800 Club you are a shareholder and owner of your District Projects. Donations In Kind is one of these projects and effectively the people who work on this project work for you. You should be very proud of your DIK as it is one of the most efficient recycling organisations in Australia.
With donations of quality material from Members and increasingly major organisations this year  shipped was in excess of $2,600,000 of often new goods to people who desperately need them. If you could spare some time on this day to attend DIK you will find it very rewarding.
Please RSVP to Helen Harris 0403206061 helen@austbeltco.com.au

FEBRUARY - WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH .
23 February - Rotary's Anniversary .
Family Week - Second week of February.   The goal of Family Week is for Rotary clubs to connect with families in their communities, particularly those that need extra attention.
Share information on Family Week with club chairs. Recognize successful projects in your district. Domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, drug and alcohol abuse, and gang activity are just a few of the formidable challenges facing today's family. Clubs are urged to use this opportunity to promote family projects already underway or think about starting new ones. Download Celebrating Family Week for more information on Family Week activities. This month was chosen because it includes the birthday of Rotary International, February 23. During the month, Rotary clubs are urged to present programs which promote internaional understanding and goodwill, as well as launch World Community Service projects in other parts of the world.

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
Club Partnership

The Rotary Club of Albert Park as been paired with
The Rotary Club of Beorne Noon
What 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 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 

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