District Despatches 10th February 2014

 
 
  1. 2014 DISTRICT CONFERENCE - ONLY 7 WEEKS TO GO!!!! COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN.
Have you booked for the D9500 conference in Victor Harbor? Check the website for updates. Conference Registration form http://www.d9500conference.org.au/
 
  1. URGENT - THE ROTARY FOUNDATION - END POLIO NOW (1-Attachment)
MONUMENTS MEN Movie Sunday 23rd February 2014 & nbsp;
Please promote this event amongst your club members and their friends.
 
REGAL THEATRE3.00PM
Tickets $20, -Drinks & Nibbles from 3.00pm. -Film Commences 4.00pm
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RC PORT AUGUSTA
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GROUPS 4 & 9 – GAWLER LIGHT
Gawler Cinemas - Tickets $20 - Film Commences 6.00pm
Contact: Steve McLachlan 041903-6869 avaguess@iprimus.com.au
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  1. WORLD’S GREATEST MEAL TO END POLIO.
Thursday 27th February 6:00 pm at the British Hotel Port Adelaide 13 North Parade Port Adelaide
For every person attending this dinner the Rotary Club of Port Adelaide will donate $10.00 to the Rotary Foundation Polio Fund, In addition the Bill Gates Foundation will donate $2.00 for every $1.00 donated,
so by simply enjoying dinner with us, you will contribute $30.00 to the End Polio campaign.
See the "Rotary Worlds Meal to End Polio" Facebook pages for more information
BOOK Now at! http://e.mybookingmanager.com/polio
David Hunter Tel: & nbsp; 0417202066 Email: president@portadelaiderotary.org.au
 
  1. ROTARY CLUB OF PROSPECT SUNRISE
Please note: Change of Venue as from 29/1/14
The Rotary Club of Prospect Sunrise now meet at the MERIDIEN HOTEL, MELBOURNE ST NORTH ADELAIDE. Wednesday mornings at 7am. Marlene Blackmore dmblackmore@tadaust.org.au
 
  1. RC MAKIN EDGE CAR RALLY
Future Events: Please note new listing:
RC Makin Edge Car Rally Sun Feb 23- starting point Modbury at 1:30pm. Colin Earl cearl@bigpond.net.au
 
  1. ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RLI) (1-Attachment)
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a series of fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses offered to refine a Rotarian's leadership skills and increase their base of knowledge in Rotary. Courses are topical, interactive, and geared towards Rotarians who want to be more knowledgeable and effective leaders in their Clubs. Mobile 0438 228 654 or email - alunhughes@bigpond.com
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  1. THE VOICE OF ROTARY FEBRUARY 2014 (1-Attachment)
Please find attached the program of broadcasts for the Voice of Rotary for February 2014.
Please contact Chris Hughes if you have any comments or queries – email emandcee@bigpond.com o r mobile 0418 835 977.
 
  1. CELEBRATE INDIA DINNER (1 - Attachment)
The Rotary Club of Elizabeth invites you to a “Celebrate India” dinner on March 1st to support “End Polio Now” & “Shelterbox”
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  1. RC ADELAIDE LIGHT
Exciting LATIN AMERICAN FIESTA returns to Stepney
Sunday 23 March 2014 11am-4pm AT Dunstone Grove/Linde Reserve, Stepney
Capture the sights, sounds and excitement of Latin America through a fascinating and electric mix of dance and entertainment while indulging in cuisine that delivers robust, flavourful and inventive food choices.
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  1. INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF MOTORCYCLING ROTARIANS (1-Attachment)
The Fellowship is arranging a "Meet-and-Greet" ride to Swan Hill for the Anzac long weekend and wish to extend an invitation to ALL motorcycling Rotarians to join us at this event.For More Info: www.ifmraustralia.org info@ifmraustralia.org & nbsp; PP Robin Nuttall
 
  1. RC PORT AUGUSTA ALINTA ENERGY PICHI RICHI MARATHON (1-Attachment)
Sunday 29th June 2014
Running a marathon is one of the most challenging and rewarding events that any athlete can experience.
The human body imposes natural limitations on the distance we can run easily. Twenty miles is about the furthest we can go comfortably, even if we are well trained, before we begin to run out of fuel and our muscles begin to hurt. The marathon distance is exquisitely set to take us beyond our comfort zone, into a realm which confronts the limitations of body, mind and soul.
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  1. RI CONVENTION SYDNEY 1-4 June 2014 (1-Attachment)
Led by Rotary International President Ron Burton, Rotarians from around the globe will come together at this year’s RI Convention in Sydney to beat a world record currently held by Oprah Winfrey and raise funds for polio eradication. Attached is the latest edition of “The Corroboree” Newsletter, containing all Sydney Convention planning and activity. < /div>
 
  1. GEMMA SISIA VISIT (1- Attachment)
For the first time in several years Gemma Sisia, Founder of the School of St Jude in Tanzania will visit Adelaide for one day only. Guests will hear about the school’s amazing triumphs over the past 12 years and gain insights into Gemma’s personal experiences. 7pm Thursday, 13th March 2014 Putney Grammar School
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  1. DISASTER AID AUSTRALIA ('DAA') & nbsp; (1-Attachment)
Right on the heel of a horrendous October earthquake, the Philippines was ravaged the following month by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the "deadliest Philippines Typhoon on record" that killed over 6,000 with bodies still being found. Disaster Aid Australia ('DAA'), a Rotary Club project and part of Disaster Aid International ('DAI') has been on the ground since, with volunteer DART’s (Disaster Aid Response Team members) working with respected local NGO, Balay Mindanaw Foundation ('BMF') in the Bohol Island region that was devastated by these unprecedented events. See attachment for more.
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  1. ROTARY OCEANIA MEDICAL AID FOR CHILDREN (ROMAC) (1-Attachment)
Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children is a charity (under the Rotary International banner) which provides lifesaving and dignity restoring surgery to children from developing countries. To date we have treated 365 children for a variety of life threatening and dignity destroying illnesses. Last year alone we provided treatment for 48 children, most of who came from countries in the Oceania Region that are part of our Australian and New Zealand Rotary Districts.
 
  1. FUTURE EVENTS BOOKINGS (1-Attachment)
Kay Dowling
District Secretary 2013-14
M: 0418 812 287
secretary2013@rotary9500.org