2013-2014 The Herald

 DG Wendy Gaborit

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  (52)  June29
Includes:  A reminder of the challenge given at the beginning of the year by RI President, Ron Burton
RI President Elect, Gary H.C. Huang shares his membership goals at the Sydney Convention
You need to act NOW (prior 30th June) if you want a tax deductable donation to Rotary Foundation
Strokes - and how to prevent them
Awards at RC Mobilong Handover - PHF to Bronwyn Heard, and husband Andrew received an award of Execellence
The Magic Sqaure with number 34
The ConocoPhillips Science Experience programme at Univeristy of Adelaide in December 2014
Details of Days for Girls Hygiene Kits by RC Renmark
9th July  Breakfast Meeting by RC Eastwood with Guest Speaker Nick Reade, CEO of BankSA
Awards at RC Waikerie Handover - PHF to Colleen Andrew and PHF Sapphire to Jan Centofanti plus other special awards
Awards at RC Murray Bridge Handover - PHF Sapphire to Bruce Frazer, PHF to son Gary Frazer, PHF to Robin LeGallez, PHF to Roxanne Rolland and Pride of Workmanship Award to Jill Coombe, Manager of Bridge Clinic
District Changeover on 6th July fully booked
Keeping your Rotary records in My Rotary
Fond farewell message from District Secretary Sam and his beloved BMW GS bike.
Next week over to incoming District Secretary, Peter Hammond  

  (51)  June 22
Includes:  PHF Sapphire Award to Dr Andrew Benson from RC Encounter Bay.
Urgent action required by all Rotarians listed in the 2014-15 District Directory
School Building Project in Zimbabwe by RC Hyde Park
Vale Rotarian Barry Barratt of 'ROBIN' Native Brid Nestbox fame.
Note the standard District website and email addresses
Quilting story to celebrate 40 years of Friendship for the Knight's family of Strathalbyn
District Changeover on 6th July now fully booked.
RC Hyde Park recently heard Dr Peter Sutherland's warning on Prostate Cancer
RC Broken Hill South's involvement in local AGFAIR
8th July RC Coromandel Valley's fundraising Movie Jersey Boys
10th July RC Pt Adelaide Business Networking Lunch "How to find and close more business"
Correction to Reg Hanson's Eulogy in edition #50
Rotary's commitment to Service Above Self is channelled through five Avenues of Service

  (50)  June 15
Includes:  PM Tony Abott's $100m commitment to end Polio
RC Hallett Cove presents PHF awards to David Roberts, Irene Healey and Josie Lee
Nigerian philanthropist, Sir Emeka Offor annouces $1m gift to end Polio
RC Noarlunga East collecting 'ring pulls' from cans for RAWCS
Vale Reg Hanson from RC Blackwood
Helpful instructions when contributing to TRF Centurion programme.
Sydney World Convention Quilters Project on display - thanks from Gwenda Knights
RC Eastwood "Lite'n Up Rotary" Get Fit and donate food
"Yellow Brick Road" Select what times you wish to volunteer at Adelaide Show 5 - 14th Sept
21-22 June. RC Blackwood Giant Booksale
Visit Shelterbox to view current projects 

  (49)  June 8
Includes:  Details on the Paul Harris Society
District Membership stats from "My Rotary"
RC Yankalilla donates $2500 to their local Area Outdoor Education Programme
Sydney Convention - Human Nature made a rocking start - Still 3 countries with Polio - Music Therapy for cancer patients
RC McLaren Vale's Mock Accident features in Humanity in Motion 3
Warrnambool District Conference Chairman, Kevin Prosser presented with a PHF Sapphire Award by DG Wendy
Various Rotary projects received over $27,000 from surplus Conference funds
A girl named Gertrude inspired at Sydney Convention to inject youth and energy into Rotary
Safe Water still required in many places of the world
Companion of Aust Rotary Health Award to Assoc. Prof. Felice Jacka
Umojo Orphanage Kenya offering alternative to child abandonment
June RI exchange rates listed

  (48)  June 1
Includes:  Record breaking Sydney Bridge Climb - 340 participants waved 278 flags
RC Strathalbyn welcomes new member Andy McCarthy
Meet Barry O'Brien from Brisbane who has been fitted with a Rotary prosthetic hand.
The Rotary Club of Waihke Island in NZ organised a spectacular race meeting
District Directory changes - 3 changes need noting
RC Magill Sunrise "Homeless" in June.  Defer your visit to them until July
Changes listed to Rotary Foundation grants
Call to action.  Time to make your donation to Rotary Foundation.
RC Burnside asking for contributions towards Helena Goldie Hospital in Solomon Islands
Baby Nelia saved by ROMAC
RRAAAM Rotary Ride Around Australia Against Malaria by RC Williamtown
Challenge to distribute "Humanity In Motion 3" magazines into community
Dist Sec Sam wanting pics & stories from Sydney Convention

  (47)  May 25
Includes:  Final meeting of RC Lameroo
6th July  District Changeover.  Limited seating - first come first served
International sewing day at Tailem Bend
New 2014-15 District Directory changes - RYLA Chair now John Sandham
Last minute tips for RI Sydney Convention attendees
Eight local Service Clubs involved in assembling "Hands" at Murray Bridge
Paul Harris Awards to Greg & Libby Lang
Royal Adelaide Show - volunteer commitment and information
Consider being an Event Volunteer
9th June Free concert to thank SA Volunteers and presentation of awards.  Bookings close 31st May
Volunteers Day to be celebrated yearly on Queen's Birthday holiday
RC Blackwood inducts new member Leonie Womersley
RI Rotary Survey re club invoicing

  (46)  May 18
Includes:  RC Glenelg welcomes new member Joanne McDonald
20th May  Free Concert by SA Police Band, 11.45am at Soldiers Memorial Gardens, Unley
On the Tuesday evening, all Rotarians are invited to the SA Police Officers of Year Award Dinner
Details of Leadership in Conservation Awards recently conducted by RC Burnside
3rd June  Breakfast meeting by RC Hyde Park.  Guest Speaker: Sean Keenihan
BowelScan campaign by RC Renmark
Request for someone to look after an extenseive stamp collection
Rotarians invited to be trained as a Leader in The Climate Reality Project Australia
Disaster Aid Australia update.  Click link
25th May  Training Seminar for Foundation Grants, Risk Management and Youth Protection
Read about the Traub Motorycycle.  Newsletter of International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians
Change of postal address of District Treasurer, Michael Bowman
RI Sydney Convention details.  Click link
Funds sought for Shelter Box Australia 

  (45)  May 11
Includes:  Loxton Rotarian Tom Shannon awarded PHF
RC Glenelg welcomes new member Kerry Miller
RAWCS Container being packed by RC Berri & Waikerie for Timor Leste still has room for goods
Still room for 4 berths to the Malidives in September
RAWCS now has online facilities to register as a volunteer
25 May - Training Seminar for Foundation Grants, Risk Management and Youth Protection
9 - 15 June - Men's Health week highlighting Prostate Cancer
Sydney Convention - latest news on a Down Under Breakfast
Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisors
RC Loxton Pride of Workmanship recent Award winners
14 June - Sunraysia Rotary Charity Ball.  Full details to obtain tickets

  (44)  May1
Includes:  Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM)  Adopt a Village Programme
Editor Sam wants your stories and photos
Days for Girls - founded in 2008, provides washable feminine hygiene kits.  Read how you can help
Reminder that access to "My Rotary" will not be available during month of June.
RC Eastwood given permission to establish a new Rotary Club in capital of Malidives, Male.
D9520 member stats across the current year
Details on how your Club could win the new Tall Poppy Award at DGE Jerry's Changeover
Voting details for the forthcoming Sydney International Convention
May/June Rotary Foundation Focus Newsletter includes District Grant Guidelines
2 August.  "Illuminate"   An opportunity to hear 2 women, Ellissa Nolan and Kerry Kornhauser advising on the use of digital in promoting Rotary and the marketing of Rotary to Women.  

  (43)  April 27
Includes:  Rtn David Griggs a successful speaker and speaking coach as a Key Note Speaker next Sunday at District Assembly
Applications for Long Term Youth Exchange close April 30
Further advice re Credential Certificates for World Convention.  Refer previous week's Herald
Friday 30 May. Hear Dr Bob Scott at World Water Summit prior to World Convention.
PDG Malcolm Lindquist has been declared Member, and PDG Graeme Dodsworth has been declared Alternate Member on the Director Nominating Committee Zone 8 District 9520.
The core values of Rotary as explained by RI President, Ron Burton
Speakers available to speak on Prostate Cancer
All clubs in District to receive a 2 set DVD of Speakers and segments at recent Warrnambool Conference
Rotary Family Health Days promoting healthy living
Tuesday 20 May.  Webinar series to support the Rotary family in producing sustainable service projects
Next Herald edition #44 will be published earlier on Friday 2 May. 

  (42)  April 20
Includes:  Niki Vincent and Dr Lyn Arnold as Keynote Speakers at forthcoming District Assembly at Waikerie
Club President Elects - make sure your team is attending this Assembly.  Registration Form to be in by 25 April
7th May  RC Burnside having their Presentation Dinner at The Belair Country Club
Men's Health Week 9th June to 15th June.  Rotarians needed to assist the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Building hands for landmine victims.  Volunteers to contact PDG Terry Daley
Rotarians - defining who we are
d'Arcy Lunn, keynote speaker at recent Conference in Aldinga area and available to speak at your club
Volunteers to join a Roofing and Water reticulation team in Solomon Islands July 2014
Rotarian Don Will forming a group to travel to the Maldives in September 2014
Reminder to clubs to print out the Credential Certificates for the World Convention

  (41)  April 13
Includes:  Aust Aid in the Solomon Islands.  If you wish to help, contact DG Trevor Taylor
May 4 - District Assembly training at Waikerie HS.  Registration to Damien Leach by 25th April
Expression of Interest forms available for National Youth Science Forum.  More Info
      Interviewers are being sought - contact Tuckweng Kok
D9630 Drought Relief Appeal.  To support farmers contact DG Stephen Lazarakis
Nominate someone for State Volunteer Awards.  Applications close 9 May 2014
India beats Polio - Reports by various media
17 May RC Burnside Annual Quiz night, raising funds for local community
Dist Sec Sam looking for a Presenter to lead discussion at Assembly promoting 'Men's Sheds'
7 May  RC Burnside Presentation of Awards "Leadership in Conservation"
6 May  RC Marion - Breakfast Meeting with G/Speaker Rebecca Mezzino
Thanks from RC Yankalilla raising $31,000 Relay for Life for the Cancer Council of SA
Water Filters - RC North Melbourne promoting Project Aqua Pura
Support Bob Miller as he rides across Australia.  Staying at suburb of Sturt from 25 to 29 April
Applications for Chairperson of Roadsafe Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) now being called.  

  (40)  April 6
Includes:  Congratulations to Sam Camporeale of RC Mitcham at having been selected as DGN.
Link to Sydney Convention to register and to access Newsletter #5 of The Corroboree.
Large donation to Operation Cleft by Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires.
Friday May 30.  World Water Summit 6 program and newsletter www.wasrag.org
Photo of RC Tailem Bend revellers enjoying Gala night at Conference
April 25-27  Registrations for RYPEN are low.  Still time to enrol but be quick.
Presidentail Citations are now due.   Forward to DG Wendy Gaborit
Message from d'Arcy Lunn, one of the key note speakers at the Conference
List of District Awards presented at the Conference Gala Night.
Project BridgeWorks - supports Hill Tribe children's homes.
Support Bob Miller as he rides across Australia, raising awareness for BridgeWorks
Photo of Stan Schofield celebrating his 80th birthday at the Gala Night
"The Grand Budapest Hotel" - a comedy-drama film at the Mitcham Cenema on Sunday 13th April
  
A fundraiser for Australian Rotary Health.   Tickets available at the door
Year 11 student, Lucinda Duxbury was G/speaker at RC Eastwood.   Lucinda attended Rotary Health of the River Youth Forum
Comments from Robert Elliott, President RC Burnside on how he enjoyed the recent Conference at Warrnambool.
Thursday April 10  RC Blakiston presents an evening with Charlie Walsh OAM - Aust Track Cyclist coach.
ConferenceKey Note Speaker, Professor Felice Jacka.  "Junk Food diet has depressing consequences"
May 21st  RC Magill Sunrise presents The Reel Event - an evening of short films by SA Film Makers

  (39)  March 28
Includes:  District Conference Committee appreciation and Survey link
Nicholas Hayles, new member at RC Victor Harbor
Proceudre for paying District accounts to Treasurer Michael Bowman
Change of email address for Margaret Northcote who recently had her 'cloud' data hacked
Past Long Term Student Melanie Heinlein praise of Rotary Student Exchange program
Rotarian Stan Schofield from RC Strathalbyn celebrates 80th Birthday at Conference
May 16th RC Noarlunga East Quiz night raising money for a LN-4 hand.
d'Arcy Lunn, a Key Note Speaker at the Conference back in and around Adelaide late May/June
List of ShelterBox donations during the last year
Details of the passionate group of cyclists from RC Irymple
Asylum Speakers Awareness Program presented by RC Kent Town - dates of programmes organised
Not too late to register for World Convention in Sydney - Special Banquet at NSW Parliament House
Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians advising of the Lane Cove Muster
Changeover Dates in June & July involving our District Leaders 

  (38)  March 16
Includes:  Ian McMahon inducted at RC Irymple
22nd March.  Help raise awareness of World Water Day
Details of RC Yankalilla members who have organised various BBQs recently
Message from President of RC Warrnambool Central re Adelaide lady, Jennifer Richardson who is coordinating relief efforts Leyte Island which was devasted by Typhoon Haiyan
News of recent death of Anne Wehr from RC Unley
29 March Waikerie Continental Food Fair and Talent Quest
"Be Brave and Shave"  Arthur Manser needs you to sponsor him
Note that there will be no "The Herald" next Sunday
All Presidents need to use "My Rotary" for recording Club tasks
Check out the line up of Guest Speakers at the Warrnambool 9520 District Conference this coming week
  If you haven't registered to attend, you're really missing out.

  (37)  March 9
Includes:  Two new members inducted at RC Glenelg
Rotarians attending Dist.Conference are requested to bring unwanted reading glasses for people in Peru
Yes, you can still register for the District Conference.  Register here
Invite for volunteer plumbers to join a RAWCS team in the Solomon Islands in July 2014
15th March.  Volunteers required to pack DIK container with medical equipment and supplies
New member inducted at Strathalbyn - the 5th for the year
Promoting our Rotary identity - it is the essence of who we are and what we do

  (36)  March 2
Includes:  13 March Feature Presentation by Gemma Sisia, The School of St Judes.
Contact details of District Insurance Officer, John Rix
The Foundation Focus March-April Newsletter available
PDG Malcolm Lindquist requiring photos of Foundation programs to display at Sydney Convention
14 June Sunraysia Rotary Charity Ball at the Club da Vinci, Mildura - tickets available in April
RC Blakiston promoting the sale of LIFEPAK CR Semi-Automated Defibrillator
Professor Jean-Jacques Decoster is a Key Note Speaker at the District Conference at Warrnambool.  
        Details of other speaking engagements listed.
Passing of Past RI President, Royce Abbey
19 March  Rotary hosting a webinar to help members better understand the needs of young professionals.
New members inducted at RC Hallett Cove
12 April  April Quiz Dance by RC Hyde Park.
Link provided to donate to Eden Valley Bushfire Relief Appeal.
Reminder to Club Presidents re method of applying for Presidential Citations.   Applications due NOW.
Success of Pilot projects of clubs testing flexible meetings and new types of membership
Donations in Kind (DIK) reviewing and re-evaluate various aspects of program
Reminder of the Bike Ride to the Warrnambool Conference leaves Mildura on Saturday 15 March.
Reminder also that YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AT WARRNAMBOOL

  (35)  February 23
Includes:  Special presentation by a former overseas Student at RC Murray Bridge 60th Birthday celebrations
RC Hyde Park celebrated their 31st birthday by awarding 5 PHF Sapphires
D7010 Rotary Friendship Exchange group photo
RC Merbein welcomes new member Gloria Kelb
Dr Cristian Birzer a keynote speaker at the District Conference.   Still time to register
D9520 AFL football tipping competition on again.   Sign up now
7 April - 11 April RC Noarlunga requiring volunteers for catering at a camp at Calperum
Saturday 1 March  RC Mitcham Rotary Big Book Sale at Bookshop
Dates set for next Rotary Leadership Institute Course and enrolment details
29 March RC Hallett Cove 2014 Smarts Challenge.  Funds raised aiding ROMAC
15 March Urgent help required to load medical equipment into containers for Cebu Philippines Project
Urgent request by Long Term Youth Exchange Committee for clubs to sponsor an outgoing student
Credential Certificates to be emailed to clubs for the Sydney Convention
Watch on YouTube how Rotary Clubs provide water to 40,000 people - Jan/Feb WASRAG Newsletter
RC Hallett Cove collecting unwanted foreign currency to aid ROMAC
International Students volunteer to help with Rotary projects.  Contact Euan Miller  

  (34)  February 16
Includes:  Graduates of Rotary Leadership Institute held recently at Murray Bridge
Keynote Speaker at forthcoming District Conference, Russell Osborne.  Have you registered yet?
26 February - change of venue for RC Eastwood meeting
4 March - Open dinner meeting by RC Blackwood with guest speaker Rose Squire
Listing by District Secretary of deceased Rotarians to be recognised at District Conference
13 March  Gemma Sisia Guest Speaker at Wyatt Hall, Pulteney Grammar School
RC Noarlunga announce a new member, Kevin O'Conner from Liverpool Club joined and club awarded PHF to Ray Gilbert
Govt Community and Volunteer Training Grants advertised.  Clubs to note
Operation Cleft.  RC Holdfast Bay President, Judy Shipp happy to speak at your club meeting
29 March  RC Hallett Cover holding its biannual quiz night benefitting ROMAC
RC Noarlunga East meet Tuesdays at St Francis Winery - 6.15pm for 6.45pm start
5th March  Rotary International Women's Day Breakfast with Dorinda Hafner
Be part of the Hollywood Glamour at the Saturday Night Dinner at District Conference. 
       Registrations closing 3rd March for printing of Conference Directory
15 March  RC Gawler Light (D9500) 10 course Gourmet Food & Wine Night
You need to visit 'My Rotary' if you can't recognise the 4 gentlemen pictured
8 March  RC Tailem Bend invite to a 'Whodunit Murder Mystery' Dinner Show.  Booking essential  

  (33)  February 09
Includes: Join the lycra riders riding to the District Conference at Warrnambool and/or donate to Aust Rotary Health
February19th  Join RC Hyde Park for their 31st Birthday celebrations at Hyde Park Tavern
February 22nd  Happy 60th Birthday celebrations for RC Murray Bridge with a Dinner Dance to celebrate.
March 29th  Note change of date for RC Waikerie Food Fair and Talent Quest.
May 29th  Sydney Swans to host Rotary Delegates at the RI Sydney Convention for AFL match against Geelong
March 4th   RC Marion Business Breakfast at Tonsley TAFE
Shelter Box news and how to donate
May 18-24th  International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians at Royal Adelaide and Kooyonga
April 25th  Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians having a bike ride from Adelaide to Swan Hill
RC Noarlunga East now meet at St Francis Winery, Old Reynella
Vale to the passing of PDG Warwick Tester of D9690
Newsletter of Rotary Global History Fellowship
April 12th  Rotary Group 4 Quiz Night "In the Barn" @ Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club
Conference accommodation available at Fig Tree Holiday Village at Warrnambool
March 5th  Rotary International Women's Day Breakfast with Dorinda Hafner

  (32)  February 02
Includes:  Visit by Gemma Sisia on 13th March.  $20 ticker.  For bookings, refer Herald for booking details
"Rotary on the Move" Newsletter now available.
RC Irymple.  Expressions of interest to join in a staged bike ride to Port Fairy, raising funds for Aust Rotary Health
"Rotary Leader" - a newsletter to help leaders in clubs and district to acheive success.
15th March.  RC Waikerie Rotary Continental Food Fair and Talent Quest.   Details to follow.
1st March.  RC St Peters Annual Jumble Sale and Family Fair.
Message from Bob Aitken AM, Exec Director of RDU - promoting Rotary's Birthday on 23rd February.
From little things big things can grow.  Read how a new fridge led the start of a mass vaccination campaign
Rotarians Kevin & Shirley Roberts from RC Magill Sunrise awarded OA for years of service to the Community
Challenge for 2013-14 Club Presidents.   Use Rotary Club Central
Video link for Rotary's vision for a better world
District Sec Sam still wanting records and photos of deceased members this last year
Be inspired by world class speakers at the D9520 Conference at Warrnambool.  Registration fee capped at $230 to cut off time.
Directory changes - Anne Nash now Secretary of RC Merbein and remove Doug Matthews from Merbein distribution lists.

  (31)  January 26
Includes:  Dist. Secretary Sam's Honda Elsinore 125cc. He warned you - you send in newsy stories or you'll get more of his bike stats!
District 9520 Annual Awards to be pesented at the Conference Gala Night. Your nomination needed by 21st Feb 2014.
R-YPEN - Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment forms being sent to schools soon.
Warrnambool Conference - registration fee has now been capped at $230 to cut off time.  Check out the video promo on Conference web site at www.rotary9520.org.au
Accommodation still available at Comfort Inn Western.    Units advertised by Mary Galea at Lady Bay now all taken.
District Directory changes - Michael Jobe now Secretary of RC Irymple and change of mobile for Pres. Michelle Harding RC   Barmera
SA Bushfires - assistance by clubs under consideration
Details about Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisors
Records and photos of deceased members this last year required by Dist Sec Sam
Details of fund created to handle donations toward Perth Bushfires
Three myths that block progress for the poor exploded by Bill Gates.   Read his annual newsletter and be informed.
Register your club's interest to be involved in The Rotary Global Swimarathon by RC Grantham, D1070
Deadline of March15th to enter the RI Significant Achievement Award.   Download the nomination form.
"The World's Greatest Meal to help End Polio"   Check out how your club can get involved by holding an special event.  

  (30)  January 19
Includes:  World's greatest meal to end Polio, a way to unite Rotarians in a common cause to end Polio
2014-15 Rotary Theme announced by RI President Elect, Gary C.K.Huang "Light Up Rotary"
"Challenge of Oecusse" by RC Magill Sunrise, a three year project supporting The Leprosy Mission of Aust to eridicate Leprosy
Forthcoming District Management meetings on 8th and 16th February.  Contact your AG if you have issues to raise
Next Rotary Leadership Institute program and dates announced - 1st March, 15th March & 16th March
"My Rotary" report - 90% of clubs have provided necessary information
23rd February, Rotary Foundation Fundraiser Movie "The Monuments Men" at the Regal Theatre
Check the link to read latest Foundation Focus #4 Newsletter
Read about the past year's exciting achievements in the Rotary Foundation Annual report
District Directory changes - New Acting President for Waikerie and new members joining at Brighton & Blackwood
Change of meeting locations for RC Noarlunga
Details on David Lewis, a Key Note Speaker at forthcoming District Conference at Warrnambool
Advise District Secretary of any members that have passed on since last District Conference
Disaster Aid report
Helping Hands project involving the assembly of Prosthetic hands by members from Rotary Clubs of Tailem Bend and
Murray Bridge .

  (29)  January 9
Includes:  23rd February, Rotary Foundation Fundraiser Movie "The Monuments Men"  Book online
20th - 23rd March  Look forward to hearing Professor David David AC speaking at the Warrnambool Conference
Shelter Box Australia - raised over $1m for Typhoon Halyan and Syria Refugee appeals and helped 8,000 families in the Philippines
Message from DG Wendy.  1.  Get your Club to be involved in nominating for Significant Achievement Award.
  2.  Clubs to nominate for various District Awards as listed - NOW
  3.  Give consideration to naminating a person for DG Nominee designate 2016-17
District Directory - Make sure next years details up to date in "My rotary"
Semi Annual Report.  RI Dues already calculated and can be viewed in "My Rotary"
People with qualifications in Ag Science or related disciplines invited to join a team of Technical Support Specialists.

  (28)  January 5
Includes:  How could you not consider attending the District Conference at Warrnambool to hear Dr Daniel Iereodiaconou and other top speakers lined up?   Register here
Resource documents.  Latest document on District Web site is Long Term Outbound Student Manual
23rd February Rotary Foundation Fundraiser Movie "The Monuments Men"
Semiannual RI Report.  Clubs need to go online to My Rotary to complete this report
Contact changes for Secretaries of RC Mobilong, Jill Reddin and RC Waikerie, Maureen Phillips
Warrnambool accommodation available at Lady Bay Resort
Bowelscan programme involvement not supported by clubs
14th January Date set when India gets recognition for completely eradicating polio
A threat from "The Herald" Editor if you don't send him some news to share

  (27)  December 29
Includes:  Note changes to National Screening Youth Exchange Programs
Charity Miles under WASRAG.   Click on link to vote daily to assist disadvantaged students
Night of Glamour on Saturday night at Warrnambool Conference, 22nd March
4th Feb RC Unley Business Breakfast - Guest Speaker Patrick Baker
Proposal to have Aust Districts consider a Long Term Student Exchange to Turkey in 2015
Nominations required for outstanding individuals towards THE ONE 2014, an International Humanitarian Award.
Accommodation available at only $100 per night at Warrnambool District Conference
Note closure of AON Insurer during period 24 December to 2 January
Clubs must update NOW "My Rotary" with incoming Officers detail.

  (26)  December 21
Includes:  "Where did the First Half of the year Go?", asks DG Wendy.
    She and husband John wish you all a safe, happy and joyous Christmas
RAWCS Project.  Do you want to be part of Orphanage Kenya?  Read Expression of Interest
"Your neighbours are Making You Sick"  Be reminded that disease and sanitation is a community issue.
Note that District Treasurer, Michael Bowman has changed his postal address
The Glamour Night Out at the Conference will be one to remember.  Register to be part of it.
Update from Disaster Aid Australia on the rebuilding work in the Philippines
Inner Wheel - A time for reflection. 
Full House at the Conference Friday night Dinner and Shipwreck Show.  Use this link Restaurants in Warrnambool
to arrange your own night out.   Note, link in Herald document is incorrect.
Best wishes from "The Herald" Editor, Sam Cozens and a safe and happy Christmas. 
     Sam wants his stocking filled with more contributions of club news together with photos.
Summary of Aust Rotary Health Donations to November 2013
Major fundraising by the RC Loxton Rotary Opportunity Shop, target being $70,000 for the year

  (25)  December 15
Includes:  DGE Jerry Casburn announces District Changeover date 6th July 2014
December Message from DG Wendy
District Sec., Sam Cozens praises Clubs using the 'My Rotary' website to manage membership changes
DGE Jerry seeking sponsorship for 2014/15 District Directory
RI Sydney Convention Volunteer Interest Form now available for those interested attending as volunteers
RC Hallett Cove collecting unwanted foreign coins in aid of ROMAC
d'Arcy Lunn - one of the Keynote speakers at Warrnambool Conference.  Register now
Vote for RI on the Charity Miles web site.  Votes can provide Gifts of Life in RI projects
Friday night Shipwreck Show at Conference fully booked.  Places still available for the Dinner at Bowling Club
Council on Legislation - Council Trustees have revieved decisions.   Click link to view
District 9520 Annual Awards to be presented at District Conference, including the new Tall Poppy Award
Rotary Training Talk - 3rd Webinar 28th January 2014.   You need to register.  Space limited to 500 attendees
D9520 membership statistics as at 14th December 2013

  (24)  December 8
Includes:  Rotary in D1290 Have produced a Christmas Song.  Download with part cost going to Rotary Foundation
RI President, Ron Burton announces new Rotary Club Central Award
D9520 Long Term Youth Ex., Gayl Sparnon promoting Clubs to host a student due in July 2014
Kamahl joins fight against polio
Bowelscan program.  Sec Sam Cozens requires 36 clubs to endorse program by 21st December
Roles that are available from 'My Rotary' website at www.rotary.org
12th December RC Port Adelaide presenting a Business Networking Lunch.
D9520 Club membership figures as at 5th December, 2013.  These figures will be used for Semi Annual Returns
Over 200 registrations in so far for Warrnambool Conference.   Have you registered yet?
Group 8 Assistant Governor, Sarah Walsh reflects upon idea of Corporate membership 

  (23) December 1
Includes:  Rotary message from RI President, Ron Burton re Philippines disaster
DG Wendy is having the "Time of Her Life"  You can too, nominations called soon for DG 2016-17
Angela Goode, the latest speaker added to the Warrnambool Conference list.   Have you registered yet?
Yokote South Rotary Club looking for past Student Exchange, Robin Margaret Evans.
Students Journalist Prize.   Prizes for best stories
Adelaide writer, Valerie Volk available as guest speaker on Passion Play, Oberammergou Tales
PP Wayne Woosnam from RC Renmark can show new Rotary Banners available
Note that RC Port Adelaide Golf Day now changed to 13th December 2013
IRYLA 10 day leadership experience for 19-30 year olds. 
Corroboree edition 3 newsletter on Sydney Convention June 2014 
Saturday November 30th  RC Mitcham half price Book Sale
RAWCS Chairman's annual report available
Urgent Appeal from Disaster Aid Australia for the Philippines

  (22) November 24
Includes: Reminder to take advantage of early bird registration for District Conference.  Register prior to 1st December.
EndPolioNow - The fight isn't over
Rotary Down Under survey.  Please take part
Sydney Convention - book your hotel room now for a good deal
Disaster Aid Australia.  Help by donating to the Philippines disaster
December 1st  ABC broadcasting special Catalyst feature "Don't Panic"
December 2nd  Register to be involved in Rotary Webinar
District Directory changes for Greg Love and Mike Woosnam 

  (21) November 17
Includes:  Typhoon Haiyan.  Messages of how to help from Frank Pezzimenti, Sth Pacific & Philippines Office,
   from DG Wendy, from Disaster Aid Australian and from Bob Furner, Chairman of Shelter Box, Aust.
Message from RAWCS
Community response from Filipino group in Murray Bridge who, together with RC M/Bridge, took part in a blanket
   collection in the local Christmas Pageant.
November Newsletter of Int. Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians.
Keep updated on the Sydney World Convention in June 2014 with the Corroboree newsletter link
Days for Girls.  Susan Harris is co-ordinator of the SA Chapter.
Rotary Bowelscan  Message from DG Wendy asking that all clubs endorse this program.  Please action 
Add your project to Rotary Showcase and see the good work other clubs are doing
Message from Greg Love on Philippines update
Recent RYLA participants, Rebekah Little and Valerie Peters, asking for financial assistance to help in Cambodia
Directory changes . 

  (20) November 10
Includes:  Vale PP David Rusk
Club Officers - make sure membership details are up to date for RI by 1st December
International Fellowship of Cycling Rotarians invitation.  www.cycling2serve.org
Attn Club Presidents.  Apply for a Presidential Citation to DG Wendy by 31 March 2014
Harness the power of social media.  Refer link
Disaster Aid response to various disasters in the Philippines, Sudan and Syria
Project Fiji - Give clean water goal
Meet Seymour, the friendly whale promoting the Warrnambool Conference
November  is Foundation Month.  Has your club upgraded it's giving goals?
Reminder to clubs that Semi Annual returns are due
RAWCS has widens its work to include on shore Aust. projects.
  New name is RABS, Rotary Australia Benevolent Society.
Start thinking what you will be wearing to the Hollywood Glamour Night at Warrnambool Conference 

  (19) November 03
Includes:  Announcement of 2014 Peace Scholar, Samantha Cooper from RC Stirling
December 3  Unley Business Breakfast.  Guest Speaker Mike Heard
District Club membership details as at 1st July 2013
November 15 & 16  Hundred Years of Secondary Education in Strathalbyn
November 9  RC Loxton Food Fest day at "The Pines", Loxton.  Cost $35
District Billboard Trailer for sale by tender
May 2014  RC Adelaide co-ordinating International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians
Nov 6.  NOTE CANCELLATION OF FILM 'PANDORA'S PROMISE' as advertised last week
Notice re Presidents receiving documentation for proposing and submitting legislation to RI Council
Rotary statement re "Syria Outbreak
Rotary promotion available through Facebook on http://houseandhoffman.com/facebook-for-rotary
Link in document to view "Rotary On The Move" Newsletter
Link also in document to register for webinar "Increasing Diversity"
Message from DGE Jerry Casburn re arrangements for PETS and Assembly in 2014
Details to register for webinar "Lifecycle of a Service Project

  (18)  October 27
Includes: Jean-Jacques Decoster keynote speaker at District Conference at Warrnambool
Nov 11  G/Speaker Allan Dand on Prostate Cance at RC Mt Baker
Read about Club Visioning in Rotary on the Move in November newsletter
Council on Legislation - Manual of Procedure now available in English
Nov 6 This is now postponed to a later date.   Check Herald 3rd November for details
Audit Time. Membership-Semi Annual Returns-Incoming Club Officers-Constitution & Bylaws
Message and request for financial assistance for lung cancer patient, Ashleigh Moore OAM
NSW Bushfire Relief.  Details on how to respond within various Districts and from D9520
Movember money raising for prostate cancer research.  James Schober from RC Waikerie growing a Mo
    Donate online at http://mobro.co/6826633
Listen to World Pres., Ron Burton on "The Voice of Rotary" Nov 26. Other spots for Oct & Nov listed.

  (17)  October 20
Includes:  RC Kent Town & RC St Peters joint meeting 5th Nov 2013 at Adelaide Zoo
"My Rotary" Tour the website by clicking Tour My Rotary
RC Kent Town launches "Asylum Speakers" Project
Learn how to embed Social Media Feeds into your Rotary website.
Rotary at Calperum - new FaceBook page
26 October  RC St Peters Fashion Show of Preloved Clothing has been postponed.
Training Talk Newsletter on MyRotary.  Click link for October Newsletter

  (16)  October 13
Includes:  Details of 2014 D9520 Conference Key Note Speaker, Assoc. Prof. Felice Jacka
Register details for 2 Webinars, 22nd and 25th October learning about Diversity of Membership
26 October RC St.Peters Fashion Show of Preloved Clothing
22 October RC Marion Business Breakfast.  Speaker Neville Bebee.
Ambassadorial Scholar, Hannah Watson available as Guest Speaker
17 November RC Morialta.  Breakfast in the Park.  Proceeds to Shelter Box
Details on N   ational Police Certificiates for projects managing Children.
     Forward to PDG Bruce Richardson for recording on District 9520 Web site.
Name the Conference Whale competition.  Entries close 30th October. 

  (15)  October 6
Includes:  5 - 8 June 2014.  International Fellowship of Motorcycling ride to Sydney Convention.
Check out the new rotary.org website for a welcome and to connect with leaders from all continents
Call for action Syria Refugee Appeal.  Go to www.shelterboxaustralia.org.au
27 October RC Adelaide South.  Hat Day twilight cocktail cruise on River Torrens, funds for Mental Health
Has your club organised a 'Hat Day"?
RC Yankalilla now meet on Thursday, 6.30pm for 7pm at Courthouse Restaurant, Normanville
6 December  RC Port Adelaide Golf Day Fundraiser for Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation
Click the link in The Herald to view RI New Generations September Newsletter with RI President Burton with Interactors
 "Tall Poppy Award"  Post your story in "Rotary On The Move" and also "Time For Rotary"
October is Vocational Service Month
19 October RC Edwardstown.  Grand Opening of Rotary Book Exchange.  Go to their web link
RC Encounter Bay booking cabins and caravan sites Lane Cove for Sydney Convention.
     Contact President GillHoulihan if you wish to join them
Sydney International Convention official Hotel web site .  Book now for best room selection.  

  (14)  September 29
Includes:  RC Murray Bridge "Going Bush with Rotary"
Reminder to share your "Tall Poppy" story
Wasrag - The Rotarian Action Group. Use www.wasrag.org to support your Club's programmes.
11 October  Celebrate 'Hat' Day to de-stigmatise mental illness
John Rothwell - one of the keynote speaker to Warrnambool 2014 District Conference
Contact RC Edwardstown for snag holders for your Sausage Sizzle business
Rotary's 2013-2016 Strategic Plan
Youth Exchange Committee in need of members
Forthcoming District Training dates 

  (13)  September 22
Includes:  ROMAC Consider a donation or have a guest speaker supply more information
Special Deal for Rotarians - Warrnambool Holiday Park and Motel
3 to 7 October View RC Encounter Bay Art Show at Port Elliot.  100% proceeds to handicapped children in Cambodia
RYWELL seeks to make a positive difference to lives of young people with mental health and other issues
Time For Rotary - details to enter Journalism Competition
MyBooking Manager - web based event program to assist club Treasurers and Event co-ordinators
Buy a Container.  RAWCS Donation In Kind need additional storage space
19 October  Joint District Working Bee at DIK
Note changes to RC Irymple - email change of President and Secretary Jennifer Gadsden has stepped down
11 October  Hat Day Party.  Fundraising Day for mental illness. 
27 October  Hat Day Voyage of Discovery event by RC of Adelaide South
Check out MY ROTARY to do Rotary business

  (12) September 15
Includes:  Reminder re submitting items to "The Herald"
State Disaster Response - responsibility outlined re a proclaimed emergency
RAWCS Central Region Newsletter August 2013
25 September. RC Hyde Park Special Guest Speakers Dr Lyn Arnold and Unley Mayor, Lachlan Clyne.
Reminder to manage club membership records at www.Rotary.org
Details on new District "Tall Poppy" Award annouced by DG Wendy
National campaign "Turning conversations into actions"
1 October RC Unley Business Breakfast.  G/Speaker Vinh Giang.  Click for poster 
Wade Bekesi from RC Port Adelaide - seeking support to increase Rotary profile.  Click for detail
26 September RYLA Graduation Details in newsletter
24 September  RYLA Ethics Panel. Bookings to attend to Peter Poulton  Limited places available
RYLA still looking for clubs to host 4 good candidates
RI conducting surveys during September and October
Rotary Foundation Focus, Issue 2 details have been circulated to all Club Secretaries
Details on Mark Scott, one of the Keynote Speakers at the forthcoming 2014 District Conference 

  (11) September 08
Includes:  Peace Fellows Speakers - Sandy Morey & Hannah Watson
24 October. Be part of World's biggest commercial - END POLIO NOW
Details on how to contribute to The Rotary Foundation
Important Club Compliance requirements involving Youth Exchange
11 October. Hat Day's Hat Trick fundraising for Aust Rotary Health
Christmas Plum Puddings & Whisky Cakes for sale by RC Glenelg
Click link for latest edition of The Corroboree, Sydney Convention Newsletter
Message from Dist. Treasurer, Michael Bowman - DISTRICT DUES due 30th Sept.
Warrnambool Holiday Park & Motel accomodation specials at  www.whpark.com.au
27 September Silent Auction at Currency Creek Winery
RYLA needs sponsor Clubs for 4 very good candidates
Consider using Global Grants to make big changes in lives of needy people
Details of Int.Fellowship of Motocycling Rotarians at www.ifmraustralia.org
Register for Lifecycle of a Service Project Webinar
18 October.  Mock accident conducted by RC McLaren Vale
Nomination forms available from DG Wendy for Service Award for a Polio-Free World
   Nominations due 1 November, but must be received by DG Wendy well prior
List of successful Clubs receiving District Grants for 2013-14

  (10) September 01
Includes:  "Humanity in Motion" articles
District Training dates
The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers
WASRAG (Water And Sanitation Rotary Action Group) World Water Summit
101 Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Members (click here
Entering Foundation Goals to New Rotary Website.

  (09) August 25
Includes:  Engaging the Environment Forum
The Merbein Great Australian Vanilla Slice triumph
Reminder - Applications for RYLA 2013 close 31 August 2013
RAWCS Central Region Newsletter
Fund Raising Opportunity for Community Groups
Save the Children's One Dollar Day looking for partners
Launch of the new Rotary International website
Rotarians Against Malaria Quiz Night 12th October 2013
Rotary Global Essay Competition
Polio Awareness Day 24th October 2013.

  (08) August 18
Includes:  Choice for 2015-16 RI President, announced.
Half Price Book Sales continue
Health of the River Rotary Project - 2 Forums this year
Re-branding the Rotary image presentation
Rotary Emergency Medical Information Booklets - fresh stocks now available
September is Youth Services Month - project ideas
District 9520 Conference 20-23 March 2014 - cycling to the conference
Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children ROMAC - temporary Chair and speaker requests
Notice for Presidents regarding Foundation goals.
Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group.

  (07) August 11
Includes:  Calperum Station promotion.  Full list of District Environment Committees 2013/2014
Bob Grant (Dist Shed & Property) unavailable 25th Aug to 30th Sept.  Enquiries to Alan Deverell at awdpmd@bigpond.com
24 September Register to participate in "Lifecycle of a Service Project" Webinar.
August 2013 Half Price Book Sale RC Mitcham for all of August.
11 September A Night Of Music featuring Immanual College Concert Band at Queen's Theatre by RC Henley Beach.
Presidential Citation Awards.  Make sure your Club is one that is recognised this Rotary Year
Acting District Insurance Officer, Brian Rainey until further notice.

  (06) August 4
Includes: 13 August Open invitation to hear Dalice Kennedy of The Butterfly Movement
Bob Geary wants to interview any Rotarians who joined as a result of a Facebook connection
30 August Quiz night fundraiser for RAWCS
2013-14 Semi Annual returns with payment due
The Aust Rotary Foundation Trust tax receipts now being sent to donors
27 August RC Marion Business Breakfast.  G/Speaker Ray McGhee
Fundraising Notice Board.  Check out Buddy Bid for a 4gig USB flash drive and other money raising ideas
Oleh Bilyk unable to fulfill ROMAC speaking engagements due to a fall encountered overseas
Instructions on how to get on line to RI Member Access

  (05) July 28
Includes: RAWCS-combined D9500-D9520.  What they do, how you can help
Consider going Global being involved with Global Grants
10 November RC Gawler Light - Motocycle Expo & Swap Meet.
27 August  RC Marion Business Breakfast.  G/Speaker Ray McGhee
Group 6 Community Link.  The changing face of Rotary - Female Rotarians leading the way
RI Council on Legislation.  Examples of changes to rules
10 August  The D9500/D9520 RI Foundation Dinner.  Bookings close 1st August

  (04) July 21
Includes: A Call to Action - for those with a love or a passion of Quilting
11 August RC Hyde Park invitation to Maxim's Wine Bar
Additions and corrections for District Directory
Rotary launching new RI Website next month
Issue 1 July-August Rotary Foundation Focus
Rotary Club Central - online tool for recording and tracking Club goals
Rotarian Action Group - Against Child Slavery
Otago Youth Adventure Trust - NZ Milton Rotary Tramping Club
The Helping Hands project - A project to assemble artificial hands for landmine victims in Cambodia

  (03) July 14
Includes: RC Hallett Cove collecting foreign money to aid international projects
The Helping Hands project to assemble artificial hands for landmine victims
RC Edwardstown - Bookshop reopened
28 July Salt Water Songs at Brighton Performing Arts.  Refer previous Herald for details
The tradional Rum & Brandy fruit cake again available.
Additions and corrections for District Directory
Letter from Erin Padbury, former Rotary Exchange Student developing community links
Brian Rainey - stand in District Insurance Officer 9 - 27 July 2013
Humanity in Motion Number 3 to be published early 2014.
Rotary Leadership Institute applications now open.  Click for details
Collecting used stamps project D9810 & D9520 -
    2013-14 project Water Pumps for Moradabad, India
Community achievement awards - Nominations close 24 July 2013
    Click here for details

  (02) July 7
Includes: Salt Water Songs - Tutti's mid-year concert
'Humanity in Motion 3' New edition out soon
Community Achievement Awards for SA.  Nominations now open
Warrnambool beckons.  Go to Conference web page 
Note changes required to District Directory
10 July RC Hyde Park - a casual evening and a bottomless Glass Champagne experience
Contact Brian Rainey on Rotary insurance matters during Oleh Bilyk's absence
Funds available for projects with Rotary Foundation Humanitarian Grants Program
   Applications close 31 July
RI Semi Annual Returns.  Link provided for exchange rate
2014 Short Term Student Exchange applications close 31 July 

  (01) June 30
Includes: Welcome from DG Wendy & Dist.Sec.Sam Cozens
Explanation of The Herald as a new look pin board
Rotary Foundation Humanitarian Grants Program
2014 Short Term Student Exchange (RANZE) application details
10 July RC Hyde Park - a casual evening and a bottomless Glass Champagne experience
Report of Action on RI Council on Legislation by Sarah Christensen
District Directory changes to be noted
2014 District Conference at Warrnambool - check out website www.rotary9520.org.au
Reminder to Clubs to ensure Constitution & Bylaws reflect recent changes