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Below are the recent radio show interviews. You can listen online or download.
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November 2011
4 November 2011 - District 9800 Governor - Keith Ryall
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Keith Ryall
Topic Precis: Keith's experience as District Governor.
Keith tells his story and experiences being District Governor of Rotary District 9800 and discusses some of the many programs of Rotary Clubs and The Rotary Foundation, describing the programs and the benefits to communities locally and Internationally.
For more information about Rotary District 9800, Click on the link below Click here Rotary District 9800 information
4 November 2011 - Lions Club of Box Hill and Lions Club of Blackburn North- Projects
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: John Anderson - Past President Box Hill and Marguerite Cahoon - President Blackburn North
Topic Precis: John and Marguerite talk about their Club Plans and projects
John talks about the many great projects that the Lions Club of Box Hill are involved in this year. Marguerite talks abouot the projects of the Lions Club of Blackburn North. All Lions Clubs have many sopecial projects at Christmas time including their renouned Christmas cakes, Christmas trees and Christmas card shop at Box Hill Town Hall Hub.
For more info visit their web site below.
For more information about The Lions Club of Box Hill click on the link below Click here The Lions Club of Blackburn North
Click here The Lions Club of Box HillFor more information about The Lions Club of Blackburn North click on the link below
October 2011
21 October 2011 - Paige & Andy - Fundraising Bike Ride in Cambodia - Futures11
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Paige and Andrea
Topic Precis: Bike Ride in Cambodia to raise funds for Futures 11
Paige & Andy (Andrea) have embarked on a very challanging bike ride in Cambodia adn Laos to raise funds for the Futures 11 projects and the Somaly Mam Fouondation. The Foundation aims to stop human trafficing and in particular, trafficing and sexually exploiting children. Listen to the Paige and Andy talk about their challenges ahead and the foundations they are financially supporting.
For more information about Their Challenge click on the link below Click here PaigeAndAndy Cycle for Futures Click here Somaly Mam Foundation
Further info on the Somaly Mam Foundation:
About Project Futures:
Click here for Project Futures
21 October 2011 - Fiji School Project- Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Anita and Nathan
Topic Precis: Fiji School building and assistance
Anita - Rotarian in MASH and her son Nathan were team members of the MASH Rotary Club and friends and family of Rotary who travelled to a remote island in Fiji to assist with the building of a school buildings and providing computers to assist the children there.. Nathan went to school with the village children while Anita worked with her Rotary team. Listen to their stories of how they made a real difference to the lives of the childreen in this Fiji Village. Nathan talks about his experience living, going to school and playing with the children in this village.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below Click here MASH Rotary Club
September 2011
17 September 2010 - Speech Competition - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Tony, Nicolas, Holly
Topic Precis: Primary School Speech Competition
Tony Kuk (Mash Rotarian), Nicolas and Holly (Chatham Primary School) talk about the MASH Rotary Primary School Speech Competition. Nicolas is winner of the 2011 competition and Holly is 2nd Place in the competition. Listen to the Nicolas and Holly talk about thier experiences in the competition, the fun they had, the great experiences they have gained thanks to this wonderful Rotary project.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below Click here MASH Rotary Club
August 2011
5 August 2011 - Lions Club of Box Hill - President - Club Plans and Projects
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Roger Salmon - President 2011-2012
Topic Precis: Roger talks about the Club Plans and projects for 2011-2012 year
Roger talks about the many great projects that the Lions Club of Box Hill will be involved in this year. For more info visit their web site below.
For more information about The Lions Club of Box Hill click on the link below Click here The Lions Club of Box Hill
July 2011
29 July 2011 - Bridgebuilders
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Presenter: Andy Reed - Rotaract Club of Whitehorse
Guests: Various
Topic Precis: Bridgebuilders Project
Andy interviews his guests about the Bridgebuilders program - What it is and the Benefits to the participants
For more information about Rotaract click on the link below Click here Rotaract Info
or email Tom Garley: tgarley@hotmail.com
15 July 2011 - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Tony Kuk - President
Topic Precis: Mont Albert & Surrey Hills - President Tony Kuk - Club & Projects
President Tony tlaked about his role as Club President and some of the great projects the Club will be running this year.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below Click here MASH Rotary Club
June 2011
June 2011 - Presidents - Canterbury and Box Hill
Presenter: David Proud- Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Kyle Wightman, Peter Cummins
Topic Precis: The President's experiences and Club Achievements.
Listen as the Presidents for 2010-2011 tell us about their experiences as President and theire Club's achievements.
For more information about Rotary Group Club of Canterbury, Click on the link below Click here Rotary Club of Canterbury Click here for Rotary Club of Box Hill Information
For more information about Rotary Club of Box Hill, Click on the link below
April 2011
29 April 2011 - Group Study Exchange - San Antonio, Texas, USA
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: John, Miles, Michelle, John, Suzanne
Topic Precis: Rotary Group Study Exchange - a Program of the Rotary Foundation. Team Experiences.
John and the GSE team from San Antonio Texas, USA, have been in Australia 4 weeks on the GSE program. Brian talks with the team about their experiences of the GSE in Australia.
For more information about Rotary Group Study Exchange program, Click on the link below
Click here Rotary Group Study Exchange
29 April 2011 - District 9800 Governor - Iven Mackay
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Iven Mackay
Topic Precis: Iven's experience as District Governor.
Iven tells his story and experiences being District Governor of Rotary District 9800 and discusses some of the many programs of Rotary Clubs and The Rotary Foundation, describing the programs and the benefits to communities locally and Internationally.
For more information about Rotary District 9800, Click on the link below Click here Rotary District 9800 information
15 April 2011 - Kokoda Challenge - "On The Right Track"
Guests: Brett, Ashley, Tom
Topic Precis: Hear the experiences of 2 participants of the program
Brett is a Police Officer in Boroondara Police and Coordinator of the Kokoda Challenge Program. Ashley and Tom were participants of the program in 2010. Brett talks about the program and Ashley and Tom tell their experiences and how much they gained from the program.
For more information about Rotary Club of Canterbury click on the link below Click here Rotary Club of Canterbury Info Click here Rotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Info
For more information about Rotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) click on the link below
15 April 2011 - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Shia, Sue
Topic Precis: Mont Albert & Surrey Hills Antiques and Collectibles Fair - 28-29 May
Shia and Sue discuss how the MASH Rotary Club's Antiques and Collectibles Fair 28-29 May at Mot Albert Primary School, Barloa Road, Mont Albert Melways Ref 46 J8.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below
Click here MASH Rotary Club
February 2011
10 February 2011 - Community Policing - Judy Leibel
Guests: Judy Leibel
Topic Precis: What Community Policing is about and how Rotary has assisted
Judy tells us about her role as Crime Prevention Officer in Whitehorse, what Community policing is all about. Judy also talks about Rotary's involvement with Community Policing and how the Rotary Clubs of Box Hill and MASH have funded a special vehicle for Community Policing in Whitehorse.
For more information about Rotary Club of Box Hill click on the link below Click here Rotary Club of Box Hill Info Click here Rotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Info
For more information about Rotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) click on the link below
January 2011
28 January 2010 - Rotaract District 9810 - Rotaract District Representative - Tom Garley
Guests: Tom Garley
Topic Precis: Rotaract Activities in District 9810
Tom tells us about the Rotaract activities in District 9810
For more information about National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) click on the link below Click here Rotaract Info
or email Tom Garley: tgarley@hotmail.com
December 2010
17 December 2010 - National Youth Science Forum Attendee - Joyce Kant
Guests: Joyce Kant
Topic Precis: National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) - Joyce's experiences
The NYSF is a Rotary program run by the Rotary Clubs in Australia. NYSF Gives Year 11 students an opportunity to discover more about the science streams that they would like to study and build a career in after university.Joyce was the NYSF candidate for the Rotary Club of Canterbury. Joyce was selected to participate in the NYSF in Jan 2010. In this interview Joyce tells us what the NYSF is all about, her experiences and the benefits to her and hundreds of other NYSF participants.
For more information about National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) click on the link below Click here NYSF Info
17 December 2010 - Rural Relationships in the Beaufort Community - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Jenny
Topic Precis: MASH relationship with Rural Rotary Clubs and communities
MASH has formed a relationship with the Rotary Club of Beaufort in rural Victoria. Jenny tells us about that relationshop and the many joint projects undertaken by the Clubs in the Beaufort region.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below
Click here MASH Rotary Club
----October 2010
15 October 2010 - Rotary District 9810 - Governor David Alexander
Guests: DG9810 - David Alexander
Topic Precis: The role of District Governor and Rotary International Programs
David Alexander is a Member of the Rotary Club of Manningham and District Governor for Rotary District 9810. District 9810 extends from Port Philip Bay (the Bay) in the south west to the Dandenong Ranges and beyond, in the north east (the Hills). David talks about his role as a District Governor and he talks about the many wonderful Rotary International programs supported by the Rotary Clubs of District 9810.
For more information about Rotary in District 9810 click on the link below
Click here Rotary District 9810
15 October 2010 - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Guests: Anita, Graeme and Jess
Topic Precis: Whitehorse Spring Festival and the Parachute Jump to raise $10,000 for Alkira
Anita tells us about the MASH Rotary Club and their involvement in the Whitehorse Spring Festival - Sunday 24 October. This is a fabulous local Family Fun Day - come out and enjoy the Spring weather.
Graeme and Jess as part of a team of 10 people raised over $10,000 for Alkira by doing a parachute jump from 10,000ft on 10/10/2010. They jumped with 83 years young Cam - what a great guy. Listen to the great stories of the day and about the vital services performed by Alkira.
To Sponsor their jump or donate to Alkira (Tax deductible) or For more information about Alkira Centre click on the link below Click here Alkira Centre
For more information about MASH Rotary Club Click here
For more information about the Whitehorse Spring Festival click here
1 October 2010 - 83 years young - Cam's fundraising Parachute Jump for Alkira Centre
Guests: Cam, Meaghan, Di
Topic Precis: Cam's fundraising 10,000ft Parachute Jump
Cam is a spritely 83 years young and is again this year fundraising for Alkira by doing a 10,000ft parachute Jump on 10/10/2010 to raise $10,000 with 10 other jumpers. Cam, Meaghan and Di talk about Cam's amazing jupm, and his conection with Alkira. They also discuss the fantastic services that the Alkira Team provide to mentally handicapped folks in our local community.
To Sponsor Cam's jump or donate to Alkira (Tax deductible) or For more information about Alkira Centre click on the link below Click here Alkira Centre
1 October 2010 - Lions Club of Box Hill - Fundraising Projects
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Robin
Topic Precis: Robin talks about some current and past fundraising events
Robin, Member of the Lions Club of Box Hill talks about some current and past fundraising activities including Rodeo, Circus, "Ugliest Man" and Auctioning members as Butlers for a day and much more. Christmas Cakes, Christmas trees and Christmas cards all available to purchase to help Lions fundraise for their Community Projects. For mor info visit their web site below.
For more information about The Lions Club of Box Hill click on the link below Click here The Lions Club of Box Hill
September 2010
17 September 2010 - Speech Competition - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Guests: Tony, Lucy and Brionie
Topic Precis: Primary School Speech Competition
Tony Kuk (Mash Rotarian), Lucy Pollock (Surrey Hills Primary School) and Brionie Young (Chatham Primary School) talk about the MASH Rotary Primary School Speech Competition. Lucy is winner of the 2010 competition and Brionie is 2nd Place in the competition. Listen to the Lucy and Brionie talk about thier experiences in the competition, the fun they had, the great experiences they have gained and the fact that they are now really close friends thanks to this wonderful Rotary project.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below
Click here MASH Rotary Club
3 September 2010 - Wattle Day in Wattle Park - 12 Sept 2010
Guests: David Werner - Friends of Wattle Park
Topic Precis: Chat about the Free events in Wattle Park - Celebrate Wattle Day
David tells us about the Wattle Day Celebrations in Wattle Park this year. Lots of entertainment and stalls by local community organisations (including the Rotary Club of Canterbury).
For more information about Wattle Park visit the Parks Victoria web site - click on the link below Click here Wattle Park Info Click here for Wattle Day Association Info
For more information about Annual National Wattle Day celebrations visit the Wattle Day Association web site - click on the link below
3 September 2010 - Lions Club of Box Hill - Project Activities
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Past President, John Anderson
Topic Precis: Pat talks about some current Lions projects
Past President of the Lions Club of Box Hill, John Anderson, Talks about some current Lions projects. Health Awareness Day; 50th Anniversary, The Lions Hall and the Monthly Lions Dance (Dance lessons now available before the dance)and much more.
For more information about The Lions Club of Box Hill click on the link below Click here The Lions Club of Box Hill
August 2010
20 August 2010 - Aussie Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team Returned from Spain
Guests: Ken - GSE Team Leader Spain 2010, Ana and Prue - Team Members GSE Spain 2010
Topic Precis: Listen to the Team's experience on GSE and the benefits they have received from the experience
Ken tells us about the Group Study Exchange program, a program of the Rotary Foundation. Ana and Prue talk about their experiences in Spain on the Group Study Exchange program and the extraordinary benefits the program has provided them. This is a life-changing experience for the team.
For more information about The Rotary Foundation and The Group Study Exchange Program click on the link below Click here Rotary Group Study Exchange Program
or email Brian Bloomer for more info at brian.bloomer@3wbc.org.au
20 August 2010 - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Guests: Robyn and Michael
Topic Precis: Mont Albert & Surrey Hills - Youth projects and Membership
Robyn and Michael talk about the Youth projects and programs run by MASH, about Rotary Membership and why the MASH Rotary Club is uniquely attractive to members.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below
Click here MASH Rotary Club
13 August 2010 - Rotary Club of Box Hill - Opportunity Shop
Guests: Clem - Rotary Club of Box Hill
Topic Precis: The Rotary Club Opportunity Shop - Fundraising for the Community
Clem tells us about the Rotary Club of Box Hill project - the Opportunity shop. The Op Shop raises significant funds each year which the Club re-invests in the local and international community. The Shop is on Canterbury Rd between Middleborough Rd and Blackburn Rd.
For more information about Rotary Club of Box Hill, Click on the link below Click here for Rotary Club of Box Hill Information
6 August 2010 - Rotary Foundation - Ambassadorial Scholarship Program
Guests: Mei Maruyama- Ambassadorial Scholar from Japan and David Gorman D9800 Ambassadorial Scholar Committee Chair
Topic Precis: About the Ambassadorial Scholarship program and Mei's experience as a scholar
David tells us about the Ambassadorial Scholar program, a program of the Rotary Foundation. Mei talks about her experiences with the Ambassadorial Scholar program and her experiences in Australia.
For more information about The Rotary Foundation and The Ambassadorial Scholar Program click on the link below Click here Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Program
or email Brian Bloomer for more info at brian.bloomer@3wbc.org.au
6 August 2010 - Lions Club of Box Hill - Project Activities
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Club President, Pat Mills
Topic Precis: Pat talks about some current Lions projects
President of the Lions Club of Box Hill, Pat Mills, Talks about some current Lions projects. Lions Youth of Year; The Eric Perkins Scholarship Award; Health Awareness Day; 50th Anniversary and much more.
For more information about The Lions Club of Box Hill click on the link below Click here The Lions Club of Box Hill
or email Brian Bloomer for more info at brian.bloomer@3wbc.org.au
July 2010
23 July 2010 - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Guests: Joe (President), Stephen (Membership Director)
Topic Precis: Mont Albert & Surrey Hills - Preview of this year's projects and Membership?
President Joe talks about the projects and activities in MASH this coming year and Stephen talks about Rotary Membership.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below
Click here MASH Rotary Club
9 July 2010 - New Rotary Presidents - Peter Cummins, Box Hill and Kyle Wightman, Canterbury
Guests: President, Rotary Club of Box Hill - Peter Cummins. President, Rotary Club of Canterbury - Kyle Wightman
Topic Precis:
New President, listen to their thoughts and ideas on projects and directions in their Clubs for the 2010-2011 Rotary Year
For more information about Rotary Club of Canterbury, Click on the link below Click here for Rotary Club of Canterbury Information Click here for Rotary Club of Box Hill Information
For more information about Rotary Club of Box Hill, Click on the link below
May 2010
21 May 2010 - Philippines Eye Screening - La Trobe University Team 2009
Guests: Rotarian Jim; Latrobe Uni Student Team 2009: Melanie, Stephanie, Tara.
Topic Precis: Eye Screening Medical Mission to Philippines. Team Experiences.
Rotary Club of Canterbury Members travel to the Philippines each year on a medical Eye, Ear and Teeth screening project. In 2009 and for the previous 3 years, the Club has sponsored 3 Orthoptics Students from La Trobe University to participate in this project. The students experience field situations they are unlikely to experience in Australia. Listen to their experiences on this podcast.
For more information about Rotary Club of Canterbury Projects, Click on the link below
Click here for Rotary Club of Canterbury Projects including Eye Screening
March 2010
19 March 2010 - Group Study Exchange (GSE) - Spanish Team
Guests: Spanish GSE Team - Conchi (Rotarian Team Leader), Angela, Carola, Elena, Josefa, Mercedes.
Topic Precis: Rotary Group Study Exchange - a Program of the Rotary Foundation. Team Experiences.
Conchi and the GSE team have been in Australia 5 weeks on the GSE program. Brian talks with the team about their experiences of the GSE in Australia.
For more information about Rotary Group Study Exchange program, Click on the link below
Click here Rotary Group Study Exchange
19 March 2010 - Mont Albert & Surrey Hills (MASH) Rotary Club
Guests: Shia (President), Marilyn (Vice President)
Topic Precis: Mont Albert & Surrey Hills is a different kind of Rotary Club - Why?
Shia and Marilyn discuss how the MASH Rotary Club is different from many Rotary Clubs and how that is good for Rotary membership. Also discuss the MASH Book Fair, Winter Woolies project and the Group Study Exchange team going to California.
For more information about MASH Rotary Club click on the link below
Click here MASH Rotary Club
February 2010
19 February 2010 - Hawthorne Relay For Life
Guests: Graeme and Graham
Topic Precis: Hawthorne Relay For Life - Fundraising for the Cancer Council of Australia
Graeme and Graham discuss what The Relay For Life is all about and their personal story for why they became involved.
For more information about Relay For Life click on the link below
Click here Relay For Life
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