Rotary Tasmania, District 9830 News
2010 - 2011
June 2010
GSE Good news Story
Her voice may not be loud, but Laura Richardson certainly intends to make it heard.
Recently offered the experience of a lifetime, the Ulverstone osteopath is gearing up to speak at a conference at the United Nations.
Returning home from New York two weeks ago after taking part in the five-week Rotary International Group Study Exchange Program, the 27-year-old was humbled to be invited back to speak at this year's UN Rotary Conference in November. Read the Advocate news story.
Storm the Stage Returns
The National Musical and Drama Competition for 16 to 19 year olds will conduct heats and semis in Launceston and Hobart in late July until the end of August.
The State Final is on Saturday 4th September at the Playhouse Theatre in Hobart.
Since 2006, Storm the Stage has gone from strength to strength in Tasmania. Last year, in the national finals in Perth, Lauren Pegus won the drama section of the competition, and Rob Mallet won the Briggs and Gibbs Award for Special Audience Appeal.
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.
29 June 2010
DG 2009-10 Ian's report on Changeover
Thank you to all those who were able to attend the District Change-over luncheon in Devonport on Sunday. A component of the luncheon was the announcement of the recipient Clubs of the various 2009/10 District Awards. They were as follows:
The Rotary Foundation Perpetual Trophy: The Rotary Club of Latrobe
Best Club Attendance Award: The Rotary Club of Howrah.
Best Club Bulletin Award: Editor Mike Quinn – Rotary Club of Glenorchy
District Conference Attendance Award: The Rotary Club of West Tamar.
CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD: Dual awards presented to The Rotaract Club of Central Coast and their sponsor club - The Rotary Club of Ulverstone West.
Individuals recognized included:
Gillian Whitehouse: District Director – Membership Development and Family of Rotary
District Secretary: Dennis Bordin
Reg Emmett: District Webmaster
Rod Oliver: Editor – District Monthly Newsletter
Mike Whitehouse: District Treasurer.
Also:
The Rotary Club of Somerset received an RI Significant Achievement Award for their local community service program.
The Rotary Club of Moonah received an RI Award in recognition of their Membership Development Initiatives.
I believe all Rotarians have ably addressed the 2009/10 RI theme “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands” . It has also been a great honour for me to serve Rotary as District Governor this year and I thank all Rotarians for making this year such as success. I wish you well during 2010/11 under the Governorship of Ted Richey in “Building Communities and Bridging Continents”
Yours in Rotary, Ian Shuey [Elizabeth] District Governor 2009-10
20 June 2010
Learn Grow Project Still Advancing
The Learn ♦ Grow project continues to create international interest within and without Rotary internationally. There are now four Rotary districts involved in the development of Learn ♦ Grow programs assisting developing nations address malnutrition and food security.
Three of these districts are Australian but we are pleased to have one district in the USA also involved.
Learn ♦ Grow helps developing countries find the best food to grow in their area.
We are pleased to be holding dedicated breakout session in Montreal to increase awareness of this project among Rotarians internationally. . More information
Find out more about Learn ♦ Grow.
View the Learn ♦ Grow video presentation.
13 June 2010
Probus in Tasmania Extending to Midlands
Probus in Tasmania is extending its reach to the Midlands.
A meeting of local people interested in forming the Combined Probus Club of Midlands was held at Campbell Town recently. Convenor Terry Connell, RC Longford President Lyndon Iles and District Probus Chair, Ian Routley addressed the meeting.
Next step was on June 9th is to establish a committee. More info, contact Terry Connell.
Wheelchairs for Haiti Survivors.
The Haiti Earthquake Appeal has now concluded, with over $100,000 being contributed. The Tasmanian Gov
ernment has matched this amount.
Funds will be divided equally to the Rotary Foundation Haiti Appeal and a wheelchair program for those people badly injured by the earthquake.
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