RDU in June

NEW ZEALAND EDITION

JUNE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION (NZ)

Inside RDU in JUNE | WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA | Honouring the past, celebrating the future | ONE HECK OF A RIDE: Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo | THE ROAD TO TIMBUKTU: Mali's Mighty Niger River | FLYING HIGH: Rotary e-Club teams up with Royal Flying Doctor Service

Rotary e-club flying high

The Rotary e-Club NextGen, QLD and the Royal Flying Doctor Service QLD Section, have signed a five-year agreement to provide support to rural communities with service projects. Read more >

Wings over Wairarapa

Wings over Wairarapa gave four local Rotary clubs the opportunity to staff the two main gates over Wellington’s Anniversary Weekend in January and sell programs. The reward was a good boost for clubs’ coffers and, for the many Rotary volunteers, free entry before or after their shifts at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, New Zealand. Read story >

Spreading the love - one square at a time

The Rotary Club of Como Jannali, NSW, has garnered the help of members and friends to knit and crochet thousands of squares to produce colourful blankets for the Wrap with Love organisation. Read more >

One heck of a ride

The Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo has grown tremendously since its humble beginnings in 1959. An ambitious young Rotary club had a vision to put Mount Isa, Qld, on the map and create an iconic charity fundraiser. Read more >

International Ski Fellowship of Rotarians

The European International Ski Fellowship of Rotarians Chapter took place at the Arlberg Hospiz Hotel, St Christoph, Austria. The Hotel has a rich history, dating back to the 16 century when it served as a resting place for traders and travellers from the south to the north. Read more>

Can Rotary end polio?

In 1979 Rotary first made efforts to eradicate Polio on a widespread scale. Philip Archer discusses the 'Beginning of the End of Polio'. Read media release >

Call for Volunteers!

Here is a great opportunity to show your volunteer skills to your fellow Rotarians when they attend the Rotary Convention in Sydney June 2014. Read more >

Water for life hits 200 in Fiji

The Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation recently celebrated the completion of its 200th project in Fiji. Over 53,000 Fijians living in rural areas have benefited from RPW’s support since 2007. Read story >

Community heavyweights back Graffiti Removal Day

This year NSW Government and Rotary Down Under will run the State wide graffiti removal and prevention day with the support of a wide range of community organisations, including Australian Men’s Shed Association (NSW Branch), Scouts and Girl Guides. Read Story >

New RDU Corporate Range

Is your wardrobe looking tired? Update your Club's corporate clothes into new contemporary look that reflects your Rotary style. Brands include Calvin Klein, Pierre Cardin, Bracks, Van Heusen and Trent Nathan. Clothes for men and women available now. Email supplies@rotarydownunder.com.au for the latest brochure.

Flood Relief Response at Narata in Fiji

Narata Village community in the Province of Nadroga experienced the devastating and unprecedented floods that spread across much of Viti Levu (the main island in Fiji) the week before Easter 2012. Much of the village was under 1.5 metres of flowing water. Read more >

RDU Digital Magazine June 2013

Click on the magazine to go to the full online flip page issue of Rotary Down Under in June Read more >

Noosa long weekend

An uncharacteristic lack of research lands Meagan Jones and Rhys Martin in the midst of the cultural cocktail that is the Noosa Long Weekend Festival Read more >

The Road to Timbukto

In the first of a two-part account of his journey to Africa's Timbuktu, Tim Dawe takes to the road - Mali's Mighty Niger River Read more >

New Theme: Get ready to update your website

The time is coming close for updating websites and publications using the new Rotary Theme for 2013-14. Head to the Rotary International website to download your new theme logo files today. Read more >

Connect at the RI Convention: #ricon13

This year's Rotary International Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, from 23 to 26 June, will be an unforgettable event. Join the conversation on social media and help exchange information, share ideas and inspiration, and experience the event with friends. Find out about the social media workshops >

Your guide to what's happening during June and July

It's an action packed month around the states as the TSO goes to Broadway, the Socceroos take on Jordon, 100 Indigenous artists perform in the Mowanjum Festival and the Wallabies face the British and Irish Lions. Find out what's happening around Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands this June and July Download events PDF >

Red Shirts, Red Buckets, Red Banner; Red Letter Days for Polio in Armidale

A red bucket brigade of Rotarians from Armidale, Uralla & Guyra donned red ‘End Polio Now’ T- shirts, and took to the streets carrying a big red ‘End Polio Now’ banner on Pin It For Polio Day in the Armidale Mall. Read Story >

WIN a new book!

For your chance to win a copy of Blood and Beauty email editor@rotarianlifeandleisure.com or write to Editor, Life & Leisure, 2/3 Fleay Court, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, 4220 with your answer to the following question. ‘Where in Spain was the Borgia family from?' Please include ‘Blood and Beauty Giveaway’ in the subject line and postal address details in the body of the email (or within the letter).

Become a Shelterbox club ambassador

Are you interested in furthering the Shelterbox quest to give shelter, warm and dignity. Become a club ambassador > CALL 1300 996 038

Humanity in Motion 3: Call for submissions!

Attention District Governors: Our RDU team has commenced work on the production of HUMANITY IN MOTION 3 – which is titled ‘Rotary Says G’day’. Only unique quality editorial material should be selected and forwarded to HIM editor George Richards – telephone 02 9489 6443, email georichards@optusnet.com.au BEFORE October 1, 2013. Remember, space within HIM 3 is at a premium and Governors need to forward only ONE or TWO quality articles.

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