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Camp Getaway
Thanks to Cherrie Osborn of the RC Keilor East

'Camp Getaway caters for those of all abilities and mobility, provides a meeting place for support groups, and offers those who need it most a sanctuary away from their daily struggles.
Located in Axedale in Victoria (15 minutes from Bendigo), the former youth camp has received a tremendous makeover - thousands of voluntary hours have already gone into redeveloping the site to create self contained units with full disabled facilities and a modern dormitory.
With the work of a number of Rotary clubs and generous donations including that of a 25,000 litre water tank, Rotary Camp Getaway has been the result of concerted fundraising, working bees and construction efforts by Rotary volunteers'.

Contact: Rotarian Paul Kirkpatrick, for Country Club speaking: telephone: 0419 368 430

Contact: Rotarian Ken Maxfield, for City Club speaking, telephone: 9899 7273

Mulitple Sclerosis
Martin Taurins, RC Gisborne

Overview of MS and what it is. Martin Taurins says: 'My son Jacob has MS. This is now an approved D9800 Health Project and it is an approved RI Action Group. The vision to form a link between Rotarians and the MS Society International Federation and local MSV/NSW. Martin's talk includes: 'How Rotarians Can Help Prevent and Find a Cure For MS', and 'Hands on Projects'.

www.rotary-rfmsa.org

Email Martin Taurins

The Rotarian Action Group for Population & Development RFPD

RFPD’s mission is to work to address the population crisis around the world. We do this through educating and motivating the 1.2 million Rotarians, like you, to develop and implement projects that directly address the population problem.

Has over 20,000 members world wide, with organized committees in 70 countries. It is the largest of Rotary’s 75 Fellowships/Rotarian Action Groups.

Has given 1,000’s of Rotary club, district, and zone and RI level programs around the world on Population.

Promoted and helped gain approval of the Population

Resolution at the 1998 Council on Legislation.

Helped organized and fund Past RI President Frank Devlyn’s three Population Conferences.

Provide Leadership and expertise for Frank Devlyn’s Population Committee.

Educated the RI Board for the approval of the RI-UNFPA Memorandum of Cooperation.

Secured $1.7 million in private grants to support Rotary’s involvement in Population work.

Established a Population Project Database and assists in finding project needs and project sponsors, and in processing projects through The Rotary Foundation.

Contact: Gordon Cheyne, (Rotary Club of Toorak) Email Gordon

Adopt A Farmer
David Mott

"David's topic is "Adopt a Farmer" which is a very simple program on how
City Clubs can help the man on the land as well as local communities.
The address will enlighten many Rotarians on how we can help the farmers
for a very low cost budget.

David is a member of the Rotary Club of Essendon North. He has over 25 years experience in Rotary, is a Past President and has been awarded a Sapphire Paul Harris Fellowship. He has been on the following District committees - Community (chairman) Youth
and Muna.

On a professional basis he is the Managing Director if an International
Freight Forwarding Company with offices throughout Australia and
overseas".
Contact: David Mott, Mobile: 0411 101 810 or Email David

“Confessions of a Bulletin Editor”
Rev. Harlin Butterley

Reverend, Speaker, Author (' Poisoned In the Pulpit', 'Murder In The Pulpit And Other Encouraging Essays'), Rotarian, Bulletin Editor for 26 years.
Harlin has been described as 'One of the funniest and most engaging speakers in Australia today. His wide-ranging experiences have given him a rare insight into people'.
Contact: Rev. Harlin Butterley, Telephone: 9531 7515
**NB: Harlin is not available to speak within all areas**

RoCan (Ovarian cancer research), A D9800 Project

Yvonne Moon, D9800 Community Service Director is an experienced, passionate and informative speaker regarding Ovarian cancer research.
'This project is my passion', says Yvonne. 'It was founded after my dear friend, (that I had known for over 38 years) died from this dreadful disease. The disease is labelled, 'The Silent Killer', because it creeps up on you. We are desperately seeking a reliable Screening test for all women in our Community'. The presentation takes approximately 20 minutes with a DVD message from journalist and presenter, Tracey Curro.
Contact Yvonne Moon on Mobile 0407-303-255 Email Yvonne

2006 Rotary Friendship Exchange To Turkey

Rotarian Dr Murray Verso and his wife were part of the Rotary Anzac Peace Tour (RAPT) to Turkey this year. 'The Governors of District 9800 and District 2420 in Turkey recently signed an agreement to encourage friendship exchanges and joint projects between our two Districts'. Murray's Powerpoint presentation has been extremely well received by several Clubs in D9800.

Murray says, 'My presentation begins with a light hearted travelogue around Turkey and then goes on to outline the wonderful hospitality of the Turkish Rotarians, the Rotary functions we attended in Istanbul and the drama and emotion of attending the Dawn Service at Gallipoli. The trip was a fantastic experience'.
Contact: Dr Murray Verso, Telephone: 9397 1366 or Email Murray

Memberships Issues And Your Club.
Rotarian Mel Gray, D9800 Membership Chairman

Mel Gray is available to speak on membership issues. For an informative and interesting talk, contact Mel on Mobile 0407 787 117

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar

Matt Burnet is a returned Ambassadorial Scholar who tells a captivating and inspiring story of the impact that the Foundation Scholarship has made on his life journey. He brings to life the goals and purpose of the Foundation through the Ambassadorial Scholarships, and shows the ongoing impact that it has. Matt is also able to incorporate themes of leadership and achieving
significance whilst speaking about the Foundation Scholarships.
**Matt is happy to speak at any Rotary Clubs and is happy to travel to regional areas.**
Contact: Matt Burnet 0416 350 000,

Email Matt

Helping East Timor with Education
- The Xanana Vocational Education Trust, Chris Trueman

Chris Trueman PHF, from the Rotary Club of Southbank, is the full-time CEO & Director of Xanana Vocational Education Trust on an honorary basis. The Trust is a fantastic Rotary initiative to help re-skill East Timor and develop economic activity leading to jobs. The Trust Patrons are East Timor's President, His Excellency Xanana Gusmao, and Sir William Deane. Royce
Abbey is an Honorary Governor.

Chris, a regular visitor to East Timor, will give a lively and passionate talk about the Trust's aims, its wonderful progress and its vital long-term role in East Timor.
Not to be missed!
Contact: Chris Trueman 0409 028 124 or Email Chris

Impressive Exchange Student To Brazil

Alan Morton from the RC Bacchus Marsh, says: 'We had our 2005 exchange student to Brazil, Miss Louise Conwell, as our guest speaker. She is a most impressive young lady who delivered an address loaded with the passion of an exchange that suffered to pressure of home sickness to the elation of learning the language and understanding the culture. She started by singing a
song in Portuguese and doing a few quotes in same language through her excellent address.
Louise lives in Bendigo'.
Robert Knight, RC of Bacchus Marsh, (District Youth Exchange Program,Coordinator for Brazil), adds: 'Louise and her mum Deb are wonderful supporters of our Youth Exchange program. Deb also visited Brazil at the end of Louise's stay there. Both Louise and Deb have agreed to assist on the speaking circuit in the context of youth exchange support'.
Contact: The Conwell's (03) 54 429 133

Young, Entertaining & Engaging

The Youth Exchange Committee of District 9800 has a variety of entertaining and engaging speakers available to talk to clubs.
Committee members, former students, host families and current students can each provide a unique and inspiring account of their experiences through one of Rotary's most successful and recognised programs worldwide, as well as explaining the practicalities of hosting or sponsoring a student for clubs who may be participating in exchange for the first time.
Contact: For further details Telephone: 9561 1843

RAWCS Liaison Officer

Tales from the experiences of the inaugural RAWCS Liaison Officer in East Tmor - Chris Trueman PHF - member of Rotary Club of Southbank.
Chris will also outline the ROTARY sponsored Xanana Trust program aiming to provide multi-million dollar, coordinated support for for vocational education development in East Timor.
Contact Chris 0409 028 124 or Email Chris