E News. District of the week. Number 37 - Thursday 30th March. Important District Dates

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1 District 9650 District Governor Ian Jackson (Barbara) Rotary International President John F. Germ (Judy) E News Number 37 - Thursday 30th March Fellowship and Inspiration by the Sea District Conference Laurieton March 2017 DG Ian Jackson writes: Congratulations to the almost 400 Rotarians and their partners and friends who attended the Conference at Laurieton and listened with rapt attention to Key Note Speakers on Saturday and Sunday. Dr Ray Hodgson with the Nepalise women s story; Brendan Porter and Hung from ROMAC; Sarah Brown from Dr Ray Hodgson the Purple Sarah Brown House with a story of the Aboriginal people making a difference for themselves with Dialysis machines in Country. Squadron Leader Kirsty Cross RAAF with her struggle to achieve her ambition of becoming an air force pilot against the odds in a very much male dominated environment. Professor Ron Rapee from Australian Rotary Kirsty Cross Health with a presentation on Mental Health, the quiet destroyer of many young lives in our society today. Prof Ron also gave us feedback on the PHD Researchers appointed under the 9650 Partners Projects over the past few years. Prof. Ron Rapee Important District Dates 1-8 April RYLA at Yarrahapinni 2 April Pedal the Peel Cycling Challenge 4 April Woolgoolga Science and Engineering Challenge 5 April RYLA Dinner - Macksville Ex-Services Club 9 April Charity Golf Day - 4 person ambrose - Inverell (contact Bruce George for details) 29 April Finance and Management Committee meetings - Kempsey 30 April District Assembly - Kempsey MAY May is Bowel Scan Month 4-7 May RYSTARS - Coonabarabran 7 May Rotary Charity Golf Day - Narrabri 8 May Initial Applications for Rotary Exchange due 17 May Northwest Regional Careers Expo Tamworth 19 May Sawtell Trivia Fundraising Evening 21 May District Assembly - Armidale 1 July District Changeover - Laurieton Visit the Calendar on the website for more details. To have your activity listed on the District Calendar, please contact Phil Hafey. of the week Hung Brendan Porter Our final speaker was Dr Jim Frazier OAM who was the camera man extraordinaire for Sir David Attenborough. Dr Jim alerted us to the environmental threat happening at this moment to our planet and every living thing. Dr Jim Frazier Edited by District Secretary Phil Hafey. Contributions to E News are most welcome - please to phil.hafey@bigpond.com

2 The food, service, venue and location were excellent. The LUSC staff was outstanding, nothing too much trouble, meals on time and the standard of the highest quality. Also the plated lunches were a big hit rather than the box lunch system of the past. The Welcome Dinner and Allstars Dinner provided first class service, quality food in a five star setting. Cameo appearances at the Allstars Dinner from Marilyn Monroe, a Shooting Star, a starlet couple and many more made the evening a glittering success. Even Superman called in for a feed. Some of the Clubs of the District were asked to present their projects, a number of District Committees also presented and we had presentations from a total of three GSE teams. Robin Norton and her team from last year, Aileen Bell and the team bound for Germany shortly and the German team from District Although I can claim the vision and the selection of speakers, the conference would not have got off the ground without a lot of help from the green shirt team. President Graham Hare and the members of the Rotary Club of Laurieton, who bravely three years ago said they would support me, stood tall and were absolutely outstanding in their support. Conference Chair Phil Hafey, who spent many many hours with me going over every detail, Phil my greatest of thanks for your great effort in helping me get it right. Phil Lacey and Nerrie, the sound and light team as I call them, thank you for your support in making the running very smooth. Our great MC, Lyn Lelean for her wonderful faultless effort as our MC. I must thank our Rotary International President s Personal Representative, PDG David Alexander and his wife Denise for their support and the very pleasant way that represented the International President John Germ and Judy. PDG David thanked us for a great conference and in his closing remarks outlined how he felt the conference content had really achieved the intended aim. Finally from Barbara and myself, thank you all from District 9650 who trusted enough to put your money in and come to the Conference. We certainly had a great time and I hope you all managed to have some fun, enjoy fellowship with old and new friends, be entertained, challenged and now have renewed energy to go forward as Rotarians Serving Humanity and to Make a Difference. Fact The amount of water on Earth is constant, and continually recycled over time: some of the water you drink will have passed through a dinosaur. E News Number 37: Page 2

3 COONABARABRAN SUPPORTS BLAZEAID coordinator of the Dunedoo BlazeAid team. If anyone would like to assist in any way, please contact the Coonabarabran Club - Coonabarabran knows what it is like to go through a fire like this so are keen to receive any help we can provide. The Rotary Club of Coonabarabran is raising funds to purchase fencing materials to be given to local farming families via BlazeAid. Member Lawrie Dawson is the SAWTELL ROTARY RAISING FUNDS FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES BARBARA JACKSON WRITES: It was lovely to see so many of my Rotary Friends at the 2017 District Conference and by all reports you really enjoyed yourselves by the river, by the sea at Laurieton. At the All Stars Dinner the raffles were drawn and announced by two young men from our Youth Exchange Program, with a little guidance from me. The winner of the Quilt is Lucy Miller from Manila and AG John Green will deliver the Quilt on his visit to Manila RC next week. The winner of the opals was Peter McNeill from Walcha. Both were delighted with the news of their wins. Many thanks to the Quilters from Kendall Kettles and John and Neroli Bevan, from Lightning Ridge Black Opals, for their generosity providing the wonderful prizes. Over $5,000 was raised with the two raffles. This money goes to the District 9650 Partners Project, a PhD Scholarship in Cancer Research. Our Scholar, Erin Lawrence from the University of Melbourne, was selected from about 300 applicants. Thankyou Clubs and individual members, for your continuing support as we are on target to reach our goal by 1 st July You will be pleased to know that two of our inspiring speakers, Brendan Porter and Hung were able to fly home to Townsville, in time to help Mrs Porter prepare for Cyclone Debbie. They had been concerned that their flights may have been cancelled and they would not be able to return home. Many Thanks to my excellent team in the Registration Room and to all the Green Shirts who worked so enthusiastically upstairs and down in the LUSC and even up telegraph poles to attach the Banners. HAVE YOU VISITED THE UPDATED ROTARY INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE?? Go to and explore the incredible number of resources and ideas - and that is the public site. Log on to My Rotary for even more information, resources for your Club and be prepared for the upcoming District Assemblies. Attached to E News this week: Invitation from PDG Joanne Schilling to attend the Top End Institute in Darwin District website: E News Number 37: Page 3

4 Rotary International Zone 8 Friday September 1 to Sunday September DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE Stokes Hill Rd., Darwin City, Northern Territory CONVENOR: Noel Trevaskis, RI Director 2016/18 INSTITUTE NEWS Rotary Zone 8 Institute Newsletter, 2017 March, 2017 Invitation from Top End Institute Chair PDG Joanne Schilling Rotary will be holding a great Rotary Zone 8 Institute for Rotarians from across Australia in Darwin from Friday afternoon 1 September to Sunday noon 3rd September Each year, past, present, and incoming district and senior leaders attend Rotary Institutes to share information, build connections, and exchange ideas. This is the first time it has been held in Darwin, and Rotary International Director Noel Trevaskis has opened the event to ALL Rotarians so local and visiting Rotarians have a golden opportunity to participate and be inspired. Please pass this information to your members. 2. Rotary Foundation Trustee Mike Webb, RC of Mendip, Somerset, England 3. RI General Secretary John Hewko and Marga 4. Joe Otin, RC of Nairobi Lavington, Kenya - Joe is a member of the Rotary International Membership Committee. The 2017 Institute will have a strong focus on programs such as The Rotary Foundation, Australian Rotary Health, Rotary Australia World Community Services (RAWCS), Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC), Rotaract and Rotary Youth Exchange. We will have presentations by RI President Elect Sam Some of the Rotary leaders who will be attending Owori, Rotary Foundation Trustee Mike Webb and include: General Secretary John Hewko, and you will have the 1. Rotary International President Elect Sam Owori opportunity to put questions to them. and Nora, RC of Kampala, Uganda Zone 8 Institute News March 2017 Page 1

5 TRAINING AVAILABLE - Thursday 31st August: The Future Leaders Seminar is a full day on Thursday 31st and is open to all Rotarians except Past and Present Officers of Rotary International (ie. PDG s and above). The cost is $ per person for the Future Leaders Institute. Places are limited, so if you would like to be a part of this, please contact your District Governor. The Train the Trainer Seminar for District trainers will also be held on Thursday 31 August. BIG Pre-Institute EVENTS THAT YOU SHOULD ATTEND: The Pre Institute Gala Dinner will be held at the Convention Centre on Wednesday evening 30th Aug 2017 and is open to all attendees, Institute Registrants and Rotarians The special guests for this Gala dinner will be Rotary International President Elect Sam Owori and Nora, Rotary Foundation Trustee Mike Webb, and RI General Secretary John Hewko and Marga. (This dinner is included in the cost for DGs, DGEs and DGNs and their training facilitators). You will need to register to attend this dinner; the cost is $ The Australian Rotary Health Chairman's Dinner will be held on Thursday 31st August in the Convention Centre. Registration for this event is $70 and you will need to register directly with ARH (admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au or phone Jenny on (02) ). Come and experience a unique Institute in the very special and different Top End of Australia, at the fabulous Darwin Convention Centre. Make it a trip to remember! Do the Top End Institute; no regrets! Joanne Whilst the program is still to be finalised, we can advise of further Keynote speakers who will present during the Institute: Joe Otin CEO, The Collective Interactive Ad Agency; V/Chairman, RI Communication Committee Joe is President of the PanAfrican Media Research Organization; Chairman of the Advertising Standards Board in Kenya; member of the Oversight Committee of the Kenya Audience Research Foundation; and a member of the Marketing and Public Relations Societies of Kenya. He received the distinguished Marketing Society of Kenya Warrior Award in He founded The Collective in order to serve the market need created by technological advancements in Africa, firstly around mobile telephony and subsequently through Internet and social media growth. The Collective is an interactive ad agency focusing on social media management and digital advertising with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. He is an active Rotarian and led Rotary s Public Image Coordinators who cover Africa between 2010 and 2015; vice chairman of the Rotary International Communications Committee that reports directly to the RI President and Board; and is currently a member of the Rotary International Membership Committee. He is the RI Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme and was the African Regional Promotions Coordinator for the 2016 Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea. He is a Past Assistant Governor in Rotary District 9200, which consisted of 5 countries, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Eritrea. He is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Nairobi East. Joe is a classical guitar player, an avid photographer, and enjoys regular golf, basketball and swimming. He is married to Evlyn and they have one daughter, Mardea. World class facilities at the Darwin Convention Centre Zone 8 Institute News March 2017 Page 2

6 She s back! and with The Purple Truck! Sara Brown Those who attended last year s Penrith Institute could not fail to remember the very entertaining and interesting presentation by Sarah Brown. Sarah is the Chief Executive of WDNWPT* (Western Desert Dialysis - Purple House) and has been helping the indigenous directors to run the organisation since its inception more than a decade ago. Purple House in Alice Springs is an amazing facility to treat renal failure amongst indigenous people in the NT s western desert communities and provides an excellent example of effective self help. The Purple Truck is a unique vehicle providing mobile dialysis service to western desert communities. Sarah holds a Master of Nursing, a Graduate Diploma in Aboriginal Education and a Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management. Prior to joining WDNWPT, she was a remote area nurse and university lecturer. Sue Trevaskis has adopted Purple House as her partner s program during Director Noel s term of office. Sarah will be back to provide an update on happenings at Purple House and will be bringing The Purple Truck to be part of the Institute Showcase! * Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation The Rotary Zone 8 Institute runs from Friday afternoon 1st September to noon on Sunday 3rd September 2017 at the Darwin Convention Centre and is open to all Rotarians. Registration Cost is $ Zone 8 Institute News March 2017 Page 3

7 Just a few of the many things you can do whilst in Darwin: Darwin Harbour Take a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour Wildlife Get up close with a crocodile Crocodylus Park Crocosaurus Cove Territory Wildlife Park For Institute, Travel and Accommodation information, or go directly to our friends at Tourism Top End who have created a dedicated Institute page on their website to help you select your accommodation. Waterfalls Litchfield National Park just an hour and a half drive Markets Famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets (Thursday & Sunday evenings) Fishing Take a Day charter and fish for mud crabs or barramundi Museums and Aboriginal Arts & Culture Take in the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards Visit the Darwin Military Museum Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility to see the RFDS and Bombing of Darwin displays Visit Art Centres in the CBD, Parap Village or take the ferry to the Tiwi Islands For more information contact Tourism Top End: or info@tourismtopend.com.au Australian Rotary Health Chairman s Dinner Thursday 31 August pm for 7.00pm Darwin Convention Centre All current & Past Directors & friends of Australian Rotary Health, District Governors, Elects, Nominees & PDGs are cordially invited to attend this function, which coincides with the Darwin Institute, to celebrate the achievements of Australian Rotary Health. Cost is $70 per person (GST included), which includes a threecourse meal and drinks on arrival. A cash bar will operate during and after dinner. Special guests for the evening will be RI General Secretary John and Marga Hewko and RID Noel and Sue Trevaskis. It is hoped you and your partner will be able to attend. To register, contact Australian Rotary Health, PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124 Fax: (02) admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au admstralianrotaryhealth.org.au admth.org.au Or phone Jenny on (02) Please note we are limited to the number of attendees, and have to accept on a first in basis. Key Institute Team Convener: RI Director Noel Trevaskis convenor@rotaryinstitute.org.au Chairman: PDG Joanne Schilling chairman@rotaryinstitute.org.au Vice Chairman: PDG Peter Kaye vicechairman@rotaryinstitute.org.au Institute Secretary: PDG Jeff Crofts secretary@rotaryinstitute.org.au Institute Treasurer: PDG Philip Hedley treasurer@rotaryinstitute.org.au Institute Directory : Rotarian Nerrie Lacey directory@rotaryinstitute.org.au Audio Visual & Website: PDG Phil Lacey audio.visual@rotaryinstitute.org.au Zone 8 Institute News March 2017 Page 4