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Yes, it’s a long way to go, BUT what a place to go! There is so much to see and do in the West, let alone soak up one of those great life experiences where you meet fellow Rotarians, network and share ideas.
As with all Rotary conferences, the opportunity to support our District, to listen to and learn from inspirational speakers, and to enjoy the camaraderie of other Rotarians is reason enough to make this important journey. And this year’s conference really promises to be a truly wonderful event with the added delight of exploring a very beautiful city and its surrounds.
| The list of speakers is awesome - it includes ... Janet Holmes a Court, Fred Chaney, former Senator and member of the House of Reps, Sam Walsh, CEO of RIO Tinto, Dr Fiona Wood and more. Click here for the details of these fabulous speakers. We know there has been concern about the location, but we know too that with your support this could be one of the best conferences yet. Why not make it a reason to explore new horizons and promote your club's Rotary message?
Right now there are several fantastic deals to be had, both for airfares and accommodation. Why not shout your partner to not just a great conference but to a fantastic break away in WA? Sample some of the great wines and fine dining down Margaret River way.
To book, simply click here where you can register securely online, or to print and complete a manual registration form use this link.
| If you are busy and want someone to do the booking for you then contact Pat or Merle by email at rotary@strahanconsultants.com.au or call them on (08) 9240 8192; they're standing by.
With almost 400 Rotarians and Partners booked to join us in Perth, don't miss out on this wonderful occasion to be inspired, while enjoying some wonderful fellowship.
| For the love of Rotary consider joining us!
| DG Colin and Pauline Muir
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'This is Rotary' is one of many videos available on the Rotary International You Tube channel. Why not include a video or link in your Club's Bulletin or on your website?
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FOR GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE APPLICATIONS - CLICK HERE
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INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT JOHN KENNY
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Chosen to lead more than 1.2 million Rotarians, John Kenny past offices and honors include president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, RI director, Rotary Foundation trustee and Major Donor, judge, and deputy lieutenant to Queen Elizabeth II
A lawyer, Kenny enjoyed covering all aspects of legal work, and retired as senior partner of his firm. His keen intellect and deep understanding of all sides of an issue have inspired his rise in law and Rotary.
Kenny's priority for membership is quality, not quantity. “Rotary has sometimes gone along a dangerous route, especially on membership,” Kenny says. “An influx of members this year, but how many stay for the next year? We must look at retention. To do that, we must bring in the right people, not just look at numbers. Membership is increasing in parts of the world where the community can see that Rotary is doing good work. If your club is busy, it will thrive,” he says.
When asked how Rotary should help young people today, he leans forward and gives a steely, straight-on look. “Think of what we can do. Water, literacy, education, health. There is so much that we Rotarians can do to help young people throughout the world.
Kenny has ambitious plans for his presidential term. As his RI theme, The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands , suggests, he wants Rotarians to take personal responsibility for Rotary’s future. “On membership, for example, Rotary can do nothing, but every Rotarian can do something. There are a lot of good [potential] Rotarians in the community who have never been asked to join,” he says.
John’s wife wife June loves entertaining and is an accomplished cook and pianist. She served in every club office in Inner Wheel, but as John moved up through the Rotary ranks, she devoted more time to assisting him. “Rotary gives us the opportunity to do something for those less fortunate than we are.”
John concurs: “Rotary is about helping others. We are the fortunate ones. And to those that much is given, much is expected. There will never be peace in this world as long as there’s poverty. We must continue to face up to the challenges of poverty. Shortages of food and water will become a major issue this century. Rotary is not the United Nations. We’ll never solve all the problems of the world. That is not the function of Rotary. But we can be there to help and do what we can in a practical way.”
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| Who Are We?
| Members of a Rotary club are part of a diverse group of professional leaders working to address community and international service needs, and to promote peace and understanding throughout the world.
| - Rotary clubs receive a charter from the worldwide organisation - Rotary International.
- A Rotarian belongs to a particular Rotary club after being invited to join that club.
- Rotary districts are a way of grouping a number of clubs in a particular geographic area. The area covered quite often crosses state and even national boundaries.
- Rotary District 9800 encompasses the City of Melbourne, the Melbourne CBD, surrounding and Bayside Suburbs and country clubs that stretch as far as Echuca Moama on the Murray River in northern Victoria.
| For more detailed information about District 9800, its organisation, and area of coverage, please Click here
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