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March 27th to March 29th
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Programme
  Thursday   Friday   Saturday   Sunday  
                 
The Conference committee has been charged to provide a District Conference that advances the Object of Rotary through fellowship, inspirational addresses, and the discussion of matters of importance to Rotary clubs and Rotary International.

The conference will showcase Rotary programs and successful district and club activities. The conference is a celebration to inspire Rotarians and an opportunity for us to enjoy fellowship.

Rotary International President Dong Kurn Lee said in his address to the assembled incoming District Governors "In 2008-09, I will ask you all to Make Dreams Real for the world's children. This will be our theme, and my challenge to all of you."

Organizing a district conference requires the efforts of many Rotarians throughout the district, working together to implement District Governor Peter Gilbert's vision for the conference - in complete unison with the International President - to Make Dreams Real.

Thursday Sports Day
  Golf - Curlewis Golf Course
  Bowls - Eastern Park
  Cricket - Eastern Park
  Tennis - Eastern Park
  Bike Ride - Eastern Park, Botanical Gradens, Corio Bay Foreshore
13:00 Walking Tour - Selected portions of the "Bollard Walk" and Cafe stop.
   
   
19:00

Sports Dinner & Presentation

Fred Flanagan Room
Ford Stand - Kardinia Park
(Skilled Stadium)

Evening
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Friday
Costa Hall     Deakin Waterfront Deakin
08:30 Registration
08:30 - 17:00 House of Friendship
13:00 Opening Ceremony
  Presentations
14:30 Afternoon Tea
  First Plenary Session
15:00 Presentations
15:00
Prof Paddy Dewan
Prof. Paddy Dewan

Keynote Speaker - Prof. Paddy Dewan, Kind Cuts for Kids

Paddy Dewan is a Paediatric surgeon with a passion for good quality care of kids around the world.

Since 1993 he has worked with the Kids Cuts for Kids Foundation, Rotary and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons to conduct over 65 visits to developing countries, during which 1800 children have been operated on. The main aim of the projects has been to train the local doctors in the 16 developing countries involved.

15:40 GSE Teams
16:50 End of First session
17:30 Paul Harris Fellows Cocktail Party (reserved for Paul Harris Fellows and partners)
19:00 Past District Governors Dinner (reserved for Past District Governors and partners)
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Saturday  
07:30 New Members and First Conference Attendess Breakfast. Lower Gallery, Deakin University
  2nd Plenary Session
08:30 Registration
08:30 - 17:00 House of Friendship
09:00 ROMAC
09:30 Ambassadorial Scholar
09:45 ShelterBox
10:00 Drought Relief
10:30 Morning Tea
11:00
Dr June Kane
Dr June Kane
Guest Speaker - Dr June Kane AM

After a career in academia (communication, broadcast journalism, media law and ethics), public affairs and journalism, June moved to Geneva, Switzerland, in 1992 as Director of Information for the International Red Cross. In 1995 she began working with United Nations agencies involved in humanitarian coordination and post-conflict reconstruction.

Then in 1996, she was appointed by UNICEF as Spokesperson for the first and second World Congress against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. This began her career - which continues to this day - in the filed of children protection, especially protecting children from exploitation and violence. June joined the Bill Hutchison Foundation board in 2007.
11:40 Save Our Future
11:50 Children First Foundation - Bernie Lamers
12:00 Austrlian Rotary Health - Dr Michael Sawyer
12:30 Buffet Lunch served in the John Hay Courtyard
  Third Plenary Session
13:30 Mental Health
14:00 Ian Murphy Debating Competition - Final
15:00 To be Comfirmed
15:35
Kerry Cue
Kerry Cue
Guest Speaker - Kerry Cue.

As one of Australia's most electrifying and witty all-rounders Kerry Cue is just the remedy needed for minimising stress and maximising energy and vitality. Her columns in Herald Sun (Vic) and the Canberra Times along with recordings for ABC Radio provide insight into modern life and help thousands tackle everyday problems with humour and positive thinking. Kerry is not only in demand as an inspirational speaker, but also as a celebrated author of over 16 humorous and educational books.

16:15 Winner - Ian Murphy Debating Competition
16:30 Resolutions - for credentialed members only
19:30 Gala 4
Circus
Circus Quirkus is a non animal Circus spectacular guaranteed to amuse and delight both young and old. "Family entertainment par excellence - Circus Quirkus is a truly unique show of local and international performers steeped in the traditional circus disciplines of clowning, juggling, balancing, contortion and acrobatics combined with large doses of comedy
Acrobats
  -oO INTERMISSION Oo-
Light refreshments will be served
A licensed bar is available
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  Pot-Pourri
   
  PotPourri
   
  Without doubt Australia's leading music theatre ensemble

The group guarantees a night of superb and unique entertainment.

"Pot-Pourri is the best all round musical entertainment group available in Australia."
- Rotary International - District 9800

"...stunning voices, energy and magic...spectacular performance of Opera in the Vineyards."
- Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival

"They've built their reputation on an ability to present their bubbly mix of opera and music theatre numbers facing sell-out shows in venues ranging from the Melbourne Concert Hall and ballrooms in mansions to hotels, ski lodges and vineyards. Pot-Pourri's versatility is their greatest strength."
- The Age, Melbourne


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Sunday  
07:30 Presidents Elect Breakfast - Level A, Deakin Waterfront Campus
07:30 Presidents Breakfast - Four Points by Sheraton
08:20 - 08:35 Reflections
08:30 Registration
08:30 - 17:00 House of Friendship
  Fourth Plenary Session
09:00 Men's Sheds
  Shine On
09:50
Zaidees
Keynote Speaker - Alan Turner Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation

Allan is co-founder and CEO of Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation, formed in honour of his daughter Zaidee who suddenly died in December 2004 at the age of 7 years and 22 days from a burst blood vessel in her brain. Allan speaks with passion, experience and conviction about overcoming adversity, maximizing every moment and striving for life-balance.

Allan's message is valuable on both the personal and corporate basis and includes a new look at life and what we can all do when we are alive and, also when we die. Following the death of Zaidee, Allan successfully obtained a Federal Government grant to allow him to drive Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation allowing him to spread Zaidee's message on a national basis and to increase the awareness of organ and tissue donation rates in Australia and New Zealand

Allan developed Zaidee's Rainbow Shoelaces to become the main national symbol for organ and tissue awareness and has successfully obtain support from major sporting team and codes in wearing Zaidee's laces to show support for his campaign. AFL, NRL, Australian representative teams and even the New Zealand Cricket team have worn Zaidee's Rainbow Shoelaces.
10:30 Morning Tea
11:00 Presentations and Awards
11:15 Youth Exchange
  RYLA
  Rotaract
12:15 District Cobference 2010 - Albury West
12:15 Closing Ceremony
13:15- 14:15 Farewell BBQ - Eastern Park
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As the program is constantly being improved many changes are happening.
All changes will be show on this page
The final and full Program will be available in the Conference Program booklet
available at the registration Desk with your Conference attaché case.
   
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