This Week's Meeting

Overcoming Speech Impediments and Fear

24 May, 2011

Guest Speaker: Cindy Melksham

Getting there (regular Crown Location):

For more information about our regular meeting venue at Crown and parking arrangements, click here.

Roster:

This week:

Chairperson Chris Trueman; Sergeant Isobel Kemp; Scribe Narina; Greeter Stuart
McArthur; Attendance Narina/Charlie; Members Moment Jenny Whitehead

Next Week:

Chairperson Ivory Roberts; Sergeant Clinton Wong; Scribe Narina; Greeter Steven
Aquilina; Attendance Narina/Charlie; Members Moment Stuart McArthur

View the full Roster (April - June)

President's Message

Group Study Exchange (GSE) 2011 …

Last week, a number of our members attended the GSE Farewell Dinner in support of our Team Member, Christine Waugh. The Team has now departed and all are now on their way to Texas, via New Orleans. I would encourage everyone to keep in touch with the Team via their blog, which also provides profiles on each of the Team members. Read more

Upcoming Meetings

Club Forum

31 May, 2011

Come along and bring along your ideas for next year.  Hear more about President Clinton's plans for next year.  Yes, that's right, we have President Clinton Wong as our incoming president. 

Guest Speaker - Bronwyn - Rotary Club of Melbourne South

7 June, 2011

Bronwyn is a member of Melbourne South Rotary Club & Past President. She has been involved with the "Eyes Wide Open"project for the past 3 years. A visit to Cambodia in April 2010 provided firm friendships and links with the Rotary projects that will be visited on a January 2012 tour. Read more

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Top Footy Tippers this week

Top Tipper - Wendy Bennett

Click here for the results so far.

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Rotary World

Rotary Club of Docklands - Annual Progressive Dinner

9 June, 2011

Back on again this year - This annual event not only gives you the opportunity of sharing company with your Rotarians throughout several of Dockland's Fine Restuarants, but also raises money for worthy Rotary projects. Read more

District 3400 Conference to be held in Bali

10-11 June, 2011

This year's Rotary District 3400 Conference (Indonesia) will be in Bali. With the Involvement that Southbank Rotary has had with Bali over the years, this is a great opportunity for us to experience a conference with a difference. Our own member Wendy will be going. Do you want to be there too? Cost only about AUD$100! Learn More and Download the flyer from the District 3400 Website

AIRFARE Quote: Leaving 7^th June returning 14^th June

Cheapest Garuda flights available (and yes, they have really improved and do offer a fantastic level of service now!) is below – price is $1299.00 return inclusive of taxes:

GA  719   07JUN MELBOURNE  DENPASAR    0955   1410

GA  718  14JUN  DENPASAR    MELBOURNE  2355  #0725

Alternatively, we could book below with VIRGIN AUSTRALIA (they are low-cost, so keep in mind you have to pay extra for in-flight entertainment, meals etc etc) for $1261.00 including checked-baggage:

DJ 4153   07JUN MELBOURNE  DENPASAR    0905   1330

DJ 4152   14JUN DENPASAR    MELBOURNE  2210  #0540

OR Jetstar as below for $1168.00 including checked baggage (but again, you pay for in-flight entertainment, meals etc):

JQ   35   07JUN MELBOURNE  DENPASAR    1830   2240

JQ   36   14JUN DENPASAR     MELBOURNE 2350  #0725

Please contact Wendy Bennett for further details..

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Feedback

We hope that the information in this newsletter, Southbank Website and associated websites has helped inform you, update you about what is happening in Southbank and the Rotary World.  If you have ideas for how Rotary Club of Southbank can better serve the community, then now is the time to contact us.