E News. District of the week. Number 33 - Thursday 2nd March. Important District Dates DORRIGO INDUCTS NEW MEMBER

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1 District 9650 District Governor Ian Jackson (Barbara) Rotary International President John F. Germ (Judy) E News Number 33 - Thursday 2nd March DORRIGO INDUCTS NEW MEMBER On Tuesday 21 February the Rotary Club of Dorrigo inducted their newest and youngest member, Clare Muldoon. Pictured is President, Christine Brayne, welcoming Clare to the Rotary Family and Treasurer, Richie Goddard, badges Dorrigo s proud new member. CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Squadron Leader Kirsty Cross will tell her inspirational story - Kirsty is a Captain of the E-7A Wedgetail which provides Australia with one of the most advanced air battlespace management capabilities in the world. Important District Dates 4 March Opera by the Lake 5 March Clean Up Australia Day - Narrabri 9 March Gemma Sisia fundraising dinner Taree North March PETS - Armidale 11 March Bush Poetry in the Saleyards - Gloucester 14 March Science and Engineering - Tamworth March RYMARINE - Coffs Harbour Daybreak March District Conference - Laurieton 1-8 April RYLA at Yarrahapinni 2 April Pedal the Peel Cycling Challenge 3 April Coffs Harbour Science and Engineering Challenge Dinner 9 April Charity Golf Day - 4 person ambrose - Inverell (contact Bruce George for details) 30 April District Assembly - Kempsey MAY May is Bowel Scan Month 7 May Rotary Charity Golf Day - Narrabri 17 May Northwest Regional Careers Expo Tamworth 21 May District Assembly - Armidale of the week The E-7A Wedgetail is based on a Boeing , with the addition of an advanced Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) radar and 10 mission crew consoles, to create one of the most advanced pieces of technology for the Australian Defence Force. Attached to E News this week: Rymarine letter to Rotary Clubs Rymarine Application Form Conference Registration Form Edited by District Secretary Phil Hafey. Contributions to E News are most welcome - please to phil.hafey@bigpond.com

2 OR PERHAPS YOU STILL RECEIVE THESE: DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE ITEMS CLUTTERING UP THE HOUSE??? RYLA COUNTDOWN IS ON!! 1ST - 8TH April at Yarrahappini (near Macksville) Nominate an year old in your area to participate in a program that is guaranteed to have a positive impact on their future. Clubs need to act now... This program is the future of Rotary. Application forms and information brochures are available on the website. If further information is required, please contact Louise Matthews on Then bring them to District Conference in Laurieton where they will be collected and distributed to the appropriate Clubs and Organisations. RDU STAND AND HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP Clubs who wish to purchase theme pins and other changeover materials are advised to pre order: contact Helen Shallick at shallick@bigpond.com The House of Friendship still has a couple of vacancies. Please contact Lynn Moore: l.c.moore@icloud.com IT S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE!! The link to the registration form is on the right hand side of the District Home Page ( and the paper version is attached to this week s E News. PARTNER S PROJECT RAFFLE TICKETS Please return tickets and money asap to Barbara Jackson, PO Box 2 Kendall DISTRICT TROPHIES - Clubs who hold District Trophies are asked to ensure they are returned prior to District Conference. They can be brought to PETS and given to Phil Hafey, either in person or via the incoming AG. Fact Although Australia is the driest inhabited continent, Australians use more water than anyone else. E News Number 33: Page 2

3 Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak inc. PO BOX 58, COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450 Attention: District 9650 Rotary Club Youth Directors Reference: District 9650 Rymarine (a Rotary program for youth interested in marine science or related fields) Residential School for Year 9 to 11 students Thursday 16 th March to Sunday 19 th March 2017 The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak inc. is holding their annual motivational program for talented young people who are interested in marine studies and related marine careers. The program will be held from 5:00 pm Thursday 16 th March to 1:00 pm Sunday 19 th March Numbers will be restricted to 21 so that all students can be involved in practical work and take part in marine activities (weather permitting). The cost of the program is $500 per student. This will include accommodation, all food and travel to various field trips, venues and also snorkelling if weather permits. Accommodation will be provided at the Australian Youth Hostel, 51 Collingwood Street, Coffs Harbour NSW Phone The program will be held with the ongoing support and participation from Australian Marine Science Centre and Southern Cross University Solitary Island Marine Park Authority NSW Water Police Coffs Harbour Dive Centre Solitary Islands Underwater Research Group Australian Customs Service Marine Rescue, Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour Fishermen s Co-operative Dolphin Marine Magic (formally known as the Pet Porpoise Pool) National Parks and Wildlife Lifeguard Services NSW The program aims to: Develop a special interest in marine biology and related sciences and technologies. Give hands on experience in dealing with marine animals and plants. Challenge students in an educational environment emphasising the necessity for diligence in study which will lead to rewarding careers. Introduce students to careers that they may not have considered. Show students the awesome diversity and incredible beauty of a fragile marine environment. Full supervision of the students by both males and females will be provided by Rotarians at all times to ensure the safety and care of the students. All students must remain within the bounds of the program for the duration. The group will only take part in optional snorkelling under the control and discretion of qualified Dive Masters from Coffs Harbour Dive Centre. Will your Rotary Club please select and sponsor a talented and interested student (or two) to attend this event. It may be possible to defray some or all of the cost to the student. Schools in your area have been sent information and may be in contact with your club. An Application Form is attached and a detailed program of activities will be provided to those who are selected to attend. Please remember that the program is limited to a maximum of 21 participants and early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Last year all positions were filled prior to the closing date. Nominations will close on Sunday 5 th March For further information please access Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak facebook page Youth Director Ana Amey on or by anastasha.amey@gmail.com or contact

4 Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak Inc PO BOX 58, COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450 Application Form District 9650 Rymarine Residential Program for Year 9 to11 students Thursday 16 th March to Sunday 19 th March 2017 Student Details - items marked with an (*) are compulsory) First name: * Surname: * Address: Phone Number: * * Date of Birth:* Gender: * School: Year: yr 9 / yr 10 / yr 11 (please circle year applicable) Medical details of allergies, medications, etc.: Special dietary requirements: How far can the student swim? metres. Reasons why you wish to attend? (20 to 30 words).. Rotary Club - are you being sponsored by your local Rotary Club? Y/N Sponsor Club Name: Contact Name: Phone/ Parent/Guardian First name: * Surname: * Address: Phone Number:* * Consent: * I agree that I have gained my parent/guardian's consent and provided valid contact details for my parent/guardian. My parent/guardian is aware that their consent is given for students to receive medical and/or hospital attention in the case of emergency and travel in vehicles driven by suitably qualified Rotarians. Consent is also given for photos of students to be used for promotional purposes. My parent/guardian accepts responsibility for the payment of the $500 fee which includes any payment promised to us by our local Rotary Club. Signed..( Student) Signed..( Parent/Guardian) Further information is available from the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak facebook page, our club address coffsharbourdaybreak@gmail.com or contact Youth Director Ana Amey on ph or anastasha.amey@gmail.com. Please forward signed hard copies of this application to: Rymarine Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak PO Box 58 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

5 District 9650 Conference 2017 Registration Form page 1 paper version. PLEASE PRINT Name Preferred Name Please circle Address Phone To confirm booking Rotary Club Position Are you the youngest for Attendance Trophy? First Conference? Where are you staying if you want bus pick up? Given name Surname Rotarian GSE YEP Friendship Exchange Other Town Postcode Home Work Mobile Date of Birth Yes or No. Number you have attended Things you need to know: Conference Dates: Friday 24 th March to Sunday 26 th March 17 Venue: Laurieton United Service s Club Corner of Lake Street and Seymour Street, Laurieton Events being conducted here include: Friday, DG Selection panel, Past Governors lunch, Business sessions, Registrations and Welcome Dinner. Saturday, Registrations, Conference Plenary Sessions, Rotary Showcase, Governor s Dinner. Sunday, Breakfast, Conference Plenary Sessions, Rotary Showcase, Lunch. There will be buses for Friday and Saturday evening Dinners (booked with Registration) *PLEASE USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH ROTARIAN, GSE, YEP student, or Friendship exchange. *Early Bird Registrations eligible for Lucky draw ticket must be in before midnight *Cancellations fee $25 up to 24 th February 2017 *No refund after 24 th February * Late fee of $25 applies after 1 st March 2017 * Registrations close on 10 th March 2017 *PLEASE SEND PAGE 1 AND 2 *Credit card; Visa Mastercard Expiry date ( )( )/( )( ) *Card number Name on card #security code NB: Credit Card users note that your payment will be in the name of Decorama Blinds Registered Rotarian s name: Cheques payable to : Rotary District 9650 Conference 2017 Post to: District 9650 Conference Registrations PO Box 2 Kendall NSW 2439 Your Signature:

6 District 9650 Conference 2017 Registration Form page 2 paper version post < >keep Badge Information First name: Rotarian GSE/YEP/RFE Please circle Partner Name Guest 1 Guest 2 Total num ber Cost each Person Total Amount For Your Record Event Number people Total amount Surname Thurs23 rd Early Arrival dinner LUSC $ pm Thurs dnr Friday $35 River cruise Friday 24th Camden Haven River Cruise 10am-12noon incl m/tea Golf Kew Country Club Pay at KCC Golf Bowls Kew Country Club Pay at KCC Bowls 3km Bushwalk with Martin N/C 9am 3km Walk Bus-Friday evening from/return Local Motels, hotels c van parks $10 Bus Friday Pres, Pres elect, Dist By invitation pm Management team Drinks Friday Welcome Dinner $ m Welcome Dnr Saturday 25th Morning tea and lunch $27.50 M/tea+lunch Partners Tour Partners Bus trip Cassegrains Wine Tasting, light luncheon Bus- Sat. evening from/return Local Motels, hotels c van parks Sunday Foundation Breakfast 26 th Boardwalk Bistro LUSC 7-8am All Meals Early Bird 5 gift packs Special diets (Gluten free, Diabetic, Wheat,lactose free, vegetarian etc.) Allergies. No food dislikes. $40 minimum 45 people $10 Bus Saturday All Stars Dinner incl. wine on tables 6.30pm for 7 $55 Saturday dinner $22.50 Sunday breakfast Lunch plated $20 Sunday lunch Sub total Total $ EARLY REGISTRATIONS by , 1 ticket per person in gift pack Total Early Bird Tickets No: Total $