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March 3
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Paul Fletcher Liberal MP |
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Paul has been a member of the Liberal Party since he was 16 . He is the principal of a strategic consulting firm serving the communications sector and was previously Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, at Optus for eight years. He has dual first class honours degrees in law and economics from Sydney University and an MBA from Columbia University in New York where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
Throughout the campaign, Paul said he would be a strong Liberal voice for Bradfield. Now it will be time to turn that talk into action, on issues including over-development, Hornsby Hospital and against Labor’s growing debt.
Thank you for putting your trust in me. I look forward to serving the people of Bradfield.
Tonight Paul will tell us of his vision for Bradfield
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March 17
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Michael Dillon AM Cameraman extroardinaire |
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Michael Dillon is one of Australia’s leading Cameraman/Director of Adventure and Expedition Documentaries.
On an International level he has won more awards in this field than any other individual worldwide.
His Documentary “Everest Sea to Summit” which he conceived, Produced, Directed and filmed is the most internationally awarded Adventure documentary of all time winning nine Grand Prizes at International Mountain and Exploration Film Festivals worldwide. Filming this documentary, during a 4 month period in 1990 involved walking for 700 kilometers carrying a heavy camera the entire time.
Tonight Michael will enthrall us with more of his adventures that he has recently completed.
Book early so as to not be disappointed. |
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6:30 PM
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March 18
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District Conference Port Macquarie |
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District Conference is to be held in beautiful Port Macquarie. For those members who have not attended a District Conference, come and join us and experience the great camaderie and fellowship with Rotarians from around the District. A great weekend of guest speakers are lined up, as well as entertainment to get you up and dancing. Lets have lots of Fun! For more information on this event check out the Conference page on the left hand side on the front page of this website. |
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March 19
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Federal Budget Analysis |
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An update on the Federal Budget is the topic of tonights meeting. |
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6:30 PM
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March 24
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Denmark Youth Exchange Student |
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The Rotary Club of Copenhagen Denmark, initiated the first exchange in 1929. Students are sent to another country for a year-long stay, allowing them to experience a completely different culture and (usually) language. The student typically lives with multiple host families during the year and is expected to perform daily tasks within the household as well as attend school in the host country.
Tonight Tor Skovsgaard from Denmark and hosted by the Rotary Club of St Ives will regale her experiences of Youth Exchange between our countries. |
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6:30 PM
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March 31
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Rotary Youth Driver Awareness |
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Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA)
The RYDA Program is a road safety education program aimed at reducing death and injury amongst young people on Australian roads. The Program targets 16 to 17 year olds who are at the stage of their lives where they start to drive or ride in a vehicle driven by their peers.
 It is a one-day event held at a non-school site which co-ordinates the efforts of local road safety experts, driving instructors, the Police, recovering survivors of road crashes, drug & alcohol educators and financial services personnel.
Tonight Greg Rappo will highlight the benefits of this program and why he is so passionate about the program. |
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6:30 PM
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