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April 2016   
 
All this Rotary year Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran has asked us to Be A Gift To The World ! All around our District clubs have been doing exactly that and we should all be proud of what we have all achieved. There is still time to be even more generous. There are still projects that can be completed or even started which help people who need our assistance.

At this time of the Rotary year clubs are looking at how they can improve the lives of others by distributing funds that may not have yet been allocated. There exist many very worthwhile Rotary projects all ready, willing, and able to use any funds that may come their way. The two stand out Rotary projects that I believe are highly worthy of as much support as can be mustered are The Rotary Foundation and Australian Rotary Health. The value for the dollar in a humanitarian sense that these two Rotary "charities of choice" offer is second to none. Remember too that in the case of contributions to The Rotary Foundation, that half of the contributions made by clubs in our District in this Rotary Year come back to our District in three years' time to assist in the funding of our club projects. That is a wonderful win - win prospect. All the other projects are also well worthy of support.

But it is not only clubs that can think kindly of these various Rotary projects. Soon we, as individual Rotarians, will be thinking "tax time", when many of us consider what philanthropic contributions that we can make. All these Rotary programmes are well worthy of your individual support.

Sustainability is a most important catch cry being used in a variety of contexts. Rotary programs such as the Foundation and Australian Rotary Health also have a huge sustainability context to their very existence. Through bequest giving, we as individual Rotarians, can ensure that the good work of the respective organisations continue long after we have moved on. I ask you each as committed, caring Rotarians dedicated to the delivery of ongoing humanitarian programs, to consider making appropriate provisions for either, or both of these key Rotary organisations in your estate planning.

There are just so many ways that we can all Be A Gift To The World !
  
Cheers
 
David Tolstrup
District Governor 2015-2016
Rotary District 9810, Australia
           please note.........
Rotary Radio Article

Have you considered using radio to promote your Rotary event?

Click here to see what Community Radio Stations are available in District 9810.
    
Used Stamps Collection 
 
DISTRICT STAMP FUND
  
EVER BEEN SQUEEZED ????

Your DSF is under huge pressure to continue raising valuable funds from Philatelic Garbology.
Why not visit your City Council/Hospital/ School or big business and request their envelopes? -I do !!
$100k is our aim and with $94,000.00 already achieved we haven't far to go.

Please try -it WON'T COST YOU ONE CENT but WILL DO A LOT FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE.

Many thanks to our small core of "regulars"
  
See page 43 of the current Directory
    
Guest Speaker Opportunity 
 
Jim McPhee, of Rotary Club of Monbulk has launched a well acclaimed Book, Tin Legs and Toasting Forks which chronicles the many challenges he had to  overcome after the hip amputation of his left leg from bone cancer at the age of 13 in 1947. Although his prognosis was not good he survived and hopes his story might be an inspiration to any young person afflicted with a life threatening disability.

Jim is prepared to visit any interested club to give an account of his many challenges, many humorous, some with a degree of pathos, and will donate 30% of the price of each book which members may be interested in buying.
 
Jim can be contacted on 5968 1656 or 0427 044670 and [email protected]

Rotary eClub of Greater Melbourne 
 
Dear All,

At our Special General Meeting this evening, our members unanimously supported the motion to return our Charter to RI at the end of June. 

We've just posted the following on Facebook.
"As we don't have enough capacity to continue as we would wish - with our members' lives moving in so many different directions - we have decided to close down at the end of June.  We are now considering the many options available to us - throughout the world - to continue our Rotary journey!!  Thank you members - past and present - for sharing the ride!"

With many thanks,
Carol

Carol Hedley
President & Service Projects Chair
Rotary eClub of Greater Melbourne
LAARFS - Musicians Wanted 
 

To find out more information please click here

Have you got talents and interests you're willing to share? 
 
1. We're looking for someone to manage and maintain the district membership database.  

2. As part of the district role of "Strengthening and Supporting Clubs" in 2016-17, there will be a Club Visioning (also sometimes known as 'Our Club, Our Future') team with the role of assisting those clubs which want to re-focus and examine how they might increase their attractiveness to new members.  We're looking for people interested in working with this team. 
 
If you'd like to manage the database or if you're interested in any other support roles, including Club Visioning, please contact Carol Lawton -  [email protected] or 0411 249 280."

club administration....
 District 9810 Information Directory
 
Rotary Club of Mordialloc - Change of meeting venue
 
The board of the Rotary Club of Mordialloc agreed at its meeting to relocate thier weekly meeting venue from the Mordialloc Sporting Club to Woodlands Golf Club, White Street Mordialloc (Melways Map 87 H 11).

The move was effective from  the first regular meeting from Tuesday 19 January. The meeting time at Woodlands, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm, and dinner charge of $25 remain unchanged.
 District 9810 Information Directory
 
Rotary Club of Templestowe - Change in meeting time
 
Effective immediately the meeting time of the Rotary Club of Templestowe shall be on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm.  
 District 9810 Information Directory
 
Rotary Club of Aspendale - Change in meeting day
 
Effective immediately the meeting day of the Rotary Club of Aspendale shall be on Tuesdays (was Wednesday) from 7:00 am.  
 District 9810 Information Directory
 

Rotary Club of Clayton

 

The Rotary Club of Clayton for at least the next six months will now be meeting at the Clayton RSL, 163 Carinish Road, Clayton. As we might be having our meeting in a different location sometimes, please contact Ralph Zuccaro on 0408 991 741 before you attend. We are still meeting on the Monday for Dinner with the time being 6:00 for 6:30 pm start. 

save the date....
District Training Assembly
 
Sunday 22nd May 2016

Just a reminder that the 2016 District Training Assembly will be on Sunday 22 May at 9.00am at the Burwood Campus of Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood 3125.
 
District Changeover
 
Saturday 25th June 2016

District 9810 Changeover is to be held at Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood (7.00 for 7.30pm).  Details will soon be emailed to clubs.

Australian Festival for the International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians
 
    
For more information click here
  
           the weeks ahead....
Sat 23 April                                                     7:00 pm for 8:00 pm

Rotary Club of Belgrave

presents

All proceeds to Community Projects

Upwey Community Centre 
Burwood Highway, Upwey
Tickets are $25 - doors open at 7:00 pm
Wine, Beer and Coffee available - No BYO Alcohol please

Full Details and Booking click here

Thu 28 April                                                   5:45 pm for 6:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Noble Park and the Rotary Club of Springvale City

are hosting a

 
Be informed of what professional support is available in your community for anyone impacted by Domestic Violence. Be truly inspired by Stacy Currie's personal domestic violence journey and her determination to be a survivor. 

Dandenong Basketball Stadium 
270 Stud Road, Dandenong

$30 per person
Register at attendance desk from 5:45 pm
Buffet Dinner served from 6:00 pm
Guest Speakers 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Full Details & Bookings click here

Fri 29 April                                                     6:30 pm for 7:00 pm

Rotary Club of Templestowe

presents

Join us in supporting the children of St Bede's school in Savusavu Fiji in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Savusavu

Sala Venezia Veneto Club 
191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen

$65 per person.
$600 for table of 10
(Three course meal, drinks at bar prices)

Full Details and Booking click here

Mon 2 May                                                          7:00 am for 7:45 am

Rotary Club of Beaumaris and Rotary Club of Sandringham

 
Proceeds from the day support The Royal Children's Hospital and local community projects in the Bayside area.


Morning players $250
Afternoon players $275
Each session includes a meal and fantastic prizes.
 
Men's and Ladies sections, AGU Handicap and non-Handicap sections.

Royal Melbourne Golf Club 
Cheltenham Road, Black Rock
 
Full Details click here and bookings click here

Tue 3 May                                                            7:00 pm for 7:30 pm

The District Committee and the Leadership Team (RYLA)

invite prospective applicants to a

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Information Evening
 
The District 9810 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) seminar will be held from Monday 4th July to Saturday 9th July 2016 at Lake Dewar Lodge, Myrniong.   

Box Hill Athletics Club, Hagenauer Reserve
Barwon Street (of Elgar Road), Box Hill

Who should attend:   Prospective Applicants, Partners, Parents, Rotary Club Representatives, Community Leaders e.g. Secondary School Principals & Year 12 Coordinators.

For further information please contact:
Tony McKenna, District Committee Chair
Tel: 9579 3272   Mobile: 0435 118 777
 
Thu 5 May                                                    6:30 pm for 7:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Huntingdale and the Rotary Club of Clayton

are hosting a

 
PROCEEDS TO: Ronald McDonald House, Family Room at Monash Children's Hospital
(The Family Room provides support for families caring for very sick children in the hospital)

An enjoyable night out and get GREAT bargains at this Pre Mother's Day GALA AUCTION. 

Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Club 
95-97  Drummond Street, Oakleigh

$35 per person

Full Details & Bookings click here

Fri 13 May                                                       7:00 am for 7:30 am

Rotary Club of Moorleigh-Moorabbin
 
  presents

 
 
Supporting Multiple Sclerosis Society and Local Charities

Registrations commence at 7:00 am.
Shot gun start at 7:30 am.

Entry: $165 per player includes breakfast pack, buffet lunch - Drinks at bar prices.

Kingston Heath Golf Club 
Kingston Road, Heatherton
 
Full Details click here

Sat 28 & Sun 29 May                                     10:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills

are holding its annual two day



The Fair is a great place for those who love to collect and browse precious and unique antiques. Elegant glass items, porcelain cookware, fine china and beautiful silver jewellery as well as linen, medals, furniture and coins will be on display and for sale. Both young and old should certainly find something of interest. 

Patrons can bring their own antique and collectable goods to be appraised by David Freeman on Saturday between 11:00am - 2:00pm at a cost of $5.00 per item or 5 for $20.

Admission is $5 per person. Children under 18, accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free. All monies raised will be donated to charity with the major beneficiary this year being Learning for Life (Autism) Centre. http://www.learningforlife.com.au/
 
Mont Albert Primary School 
Barloa Road, Mont Albert

For Full Details click here

Sun 19 June                                                  12:30 pm for 1:00 pm

The Victorian Rotary Districts 

 

THE VICTORIAN ROTARY DISTRICTS INVITE YOU TO join Rotary International President Nominee Ian Riseley and Juliet at lunch and wish them well as they embark on their lead up year before becoming President of Rotary International in 2017-18. Ian will tell us something of the 2 years that lie ahead as he becomes the Fifth Australian to assume the highest office in Rotary.

 Whitehorse Club
298-336 Burwood Highway, East Burwood 

COST: $45 per person (Tables of 10 available)
Dress Code: Smart casual. RSVP: Friday 10 June 2016

Full Details & Bookings click here

It is hard to believe that it is already April again and this Rotary year is slowly heading towards the end again.
 
Thank you to all those Rotary Clubs and Members who keep passing on articles, functions and information to be included each month. 
  
All the best
 
Michael Ellinger 
Rotary Club of Clayton
Editor: Highlights of D9810