Where the Fellowship is as Warm as the Weather. Where the Fellowship is as Warm as the Weather 19 May 2014 Volume 49, Issue 32 RotaNorth Rotary Club of Darwin North Meets Monday 6.00 pm for 6:30 pm at the Raging Bull Bar & Grill Parap www.rotaryclubdarwinnorth.org Engage Rotary – Change Lives Rotary Club of Darwin North Inc RI President Ron D Burton District Governor Tony Goddard Assistant Governor John Palamountain Club President PP Alastair King Club Secretary Andrew Hepworth PO Box 637 Darwin NT 0801 Australia Club ID 17723 Rotary International District 9550 Group 1 Southeast Asia declared polio-free The World Health Organization certified on 27 March that its Southeast Asia region has eradicated polio. The challenge now for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is to eliminate the disease in the countries where it has never been stopped: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria. PolioPlus Activities Districts 5360 (parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada) and 5370 (parts of Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan) raised CA$350,000 as part of a joint campaign with the Alberta government, which matched that amount for a total of $700,000. More than 10,000 Rotary members in 30 countries raised over $190,000 as of April by participating in the World’s Greatest Meal to Help End Polio. The annual Global Swimarathon, held on 23 February to mark Rotary’s 109th anniversary, netted more than $100,000. In her new album, “Eve,” Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo honors the women of Africa and pays tribute to Rotary’s work to end polio worldwide. More than 90,000 people from 170 countries have joined the World’s Biggest Commercial. We are “this close” to having 100,000 participants and you can help us surpass our goal. Upload your photo by 30 June, if you haven’t already done so. Also, share the link to the commercial through social media. Find more at endpolio.org Advocate for a polio-free world Learn more about the polio endgame plan Chartered 3 February 1964 1 Club Information Rotary Grace For food in the world where many walk in hunger, For faith in the world where many walk in fear, For friends in a world where many walk alone, As Rotarians we give humble thanks. Contributions to your weekly bulletin can be emailed to: [email protected] All contributions should be received by COB Friday each week. Apologies Please send your apologies or additional guests to Fran Briggs by 10.00am each Monday [email protected] AGE Paul - Bulletin Editor THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MATTERS A TRF NEWSLETTER OF ZONE 8 AUSTRALIA 2013-14 brightest professionals to study at its Rotary Peace Centres. Use your contacts in not-for-profits, government agencies, humanitarian organisations, police, defence forces and refugee agencies. Let them know that Rotary offers career development opportunities with fully funded fellowships to study overseas for an 18 month master’s degree or, for mid-career people, a 3-month Certificate course. The deadline for submitting applications to Rotary International is 1 July. Please seek out candidates: https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships Rotary Districts around Australia have been busy with District Assemblies and team training for their clubs over the past couple of months. The Rotary Foundation Coordinator team is keen to assist where possible with training and to promote and support the programs, grants and fundraising efforts of The Rotary Foundation. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION A big thanks to the Districts that supported the pre-release film fundraiser, “Monuments Men” in February and March. Of the Districts in my part of Zone 8 that reported their results to me, over $40,000 was raised for PolioPlus, and together with the rest of the Australian Districts, about $70,000 was raised in total. With the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation matching subsidy of $2 for every $1 we raised, this will result in over $210,000. I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can at the International Convention in Sydney 1-4 June. Come and visit the Coordinators’ Booth (site number 203, opposite the main Rotary exhibit) in the House of Friendship where I’ll be some of the time. The booth will be staffed by RRFCs, Rotary Coordinators, Public Image Coordinators and Endowment/Major Gift Advisors from around the world, so do come along and see some of the work going on, talk to the advisors and ask any questions you may have. See you there! Thank you for everything that each of you do. Congratulations go to two Districts in particular, D9550 and D9570, that raised almost $10,000 each, a great effort! The next step is to follow up and make sure the various funds have been sent in to The Rotary Foundation. Sadly I’ve seen a few times when this vital step has been overlooked. Joanne Joanne Schilling, PDG Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator Pt Zone 8 Trustee, The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust DONATIONS TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION The Rotary Foundation Team for 2014-15 Part of Zone 8 - Australia Many clubs are still to contribute to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation. Please encourage club boards to commit funds to TRF this year. Rotary needs everyone’s support to continue its work across the critical areas of focus that will do so much to improve the lives of others. I encourage all Clubs and Rotarians to support our Foundation. Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator PDG Joanne Schilling - [email protected] Also ARRFC for Districts 9520 and 9550 Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinators PDG Ron Geary - [email protected] Districts 9455, 9465 and 9500 PDG Michael Gregory - [email protected] Districts 9570, 9600 and 9640 PDG Anne Brand - [email protected] Districts 9630, 9650 and 9670 End Polio Now Coordinator – All Pt Zone 8 Districts PRID Ken Collins - [email protected] Endowment / Major Gift Advisor All Pt Zone 8 PDG Ross Forgione [email protected] ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS There is still time to lodge applications for Rotary Peace Fellowships. Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and 2 Club Calendar Sydney Convention Date PP Marcel McLeod is organising a Sydney Harbour Cruise on Sydney Tall Ships for Tuesday 3rd June for D9550 and any other Rotarians that would like to Join the Conversation. $75 per head includes finger foods. 2 hours on the harbour Event Speaker 23 May Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Presentation Elliott School 1 - 4 June Rotary International Convention Sydney 9 June Queen’s Birthday No Meeting 14 June Club Changeover Partner’s Night 5:30pm to 7:30pm Opportunity to climb a mast Vivid light show happening at the same time. Cash bar on ship for drinks Contact myself or Ida Portello ([email protected]) to make reservations. Names and payments will need to be received by Wednesday 21st May. Guests are also welcome. Will provide more details next week on specifics. It will be similar to the one on the RI Website that is sold out @$95 per head. Many thanks Marcel McLeod 0412071309/[email protected] The Rotary International Convention has gone mobile! For up-to-date program information and to plan your schedule, download the app now. If you're not joining us in Sydney, you can still use the app to connect with others and access resources and materials. History of Evolution Did anyone take photos at the Breezes’ barbecue or Karawa Restaurant? Send them in to me please. 3
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