News July 2010
Donations in Kind receives Library Books
Rotary has developed a partnership with Tasmanian Public Libraries so that thousands of unwanted books are not pulped but sent to RAWC
S Donations in Kind Projects. Rotary's Terry Lobban said 25 cubic metres of books are likely to be sent to projects in the South Pacific.
Pictured is State Library's Susan Witek and Terry Lobban, RAWCS Chairman with books bound for Fiji.
Under the agreement Rotary will take the items left over at the conclusion of the current process for unwanted books after suitable items have been repatriated to other libraries, offered to the public through book sales or identified as suitable for reuse in library programs.
Rotaract (MDIO) Approved
RI has recently approved the formation of a a Rotaract multidistrict information organizations (MDIO) in Australia. They comprise Rotaract clubs in two or more districts, within a country or across several countries and function as regional resource centers for Rotaractors
Australia has one approved MDIO representing 8 Districts 9455, 9465, 9520, 9550, 9670, 9680, 9690, and 9830.
.ALANA WILSON, District 9690 Gunargarang Rotaract has been elected Inaugural President. More details.
Science Engineering Challege - An Update
We have seen a significant growth in the Challenge since it commenced in Tasmania 6 years ago. For example, this year the number of students participating is up in all regions on 2008: Hobart - 17%, Launceston - 19.5%, North West Tasmania - 45%.
There were also some outstanding results achieved by the students in all three regions, for instance, the final score achieved by Launceston Christian School in their heat is the highest ever recorded for the Challenge (which is in its 10 yr nationally).
The state final will be held on Friday 13 August at the Action Packed - Elphin Stadium in Launceston. Student activities will commence at 10.00 am, and final testing and presentations will start at 2.15 pm and conclude by 3.00 pm.
The following schools have qualified for the Super Challenge (state final): Burnie High School, Marist Regional College, Launceston Christian School, Riverside High School, St Marys District School, Mount Carmel College, and Calvin Christian School (2 teams).
The Challenge is an outreach program conducted nationally by the University of Newcastle under the umbrella of Rotary. It is designed to inspire students to study science and eng
ineering at a senior level. Each challenge day, around 250 students participate in a series of exciting competitive activities. These activities are designed to demonstrate the varied and practical elements of a career in the science and engineering industries. The Challenge takes the students out of the classroom and gives them a day of fun, teamwork and discovery. More information.
Pictured are Collegiate students with their catapult.
Storm the Stage Returns
Storm the Stage is a unique opportunity for 16 to 19 year olds with a talent and passion for drama and musical theatre to showcase their skills in a positive, competitive environment. It provides young performers with a rare opportunity to further develop their skills and gain the valuable professional guidance and advice to successfully make the leap from secondary school into one of Australia’s top performing arts academies
| 8 August | Southern heats, | |
| 15 August | Northern semi, | |
| 22 August | Southern semi, | |
| 4 September | STATE FINAL (Playhouse Theatre) Tickets on sale from Centertainment |
In Tasmania, Storm the Stage is a project of the Rotary Club of City Central Hobart. For more information, please contact Kate Nichols on Tel: 6229 2028 or 6211 4962 Mob: 0418 124 369.
Email: kate.nichols@collegiate.tas.edu.au
