Rotary & Community Service Radio Show
on 94.1FM 3WBC 6:00pm every Friday
Below are the recent radio show interviews. You can listen online or download.
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February 2010
19 February 2010 - Hawthorne Relay For Life
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
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
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November 2009
6 November 2009 - Mind Australia
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Paul and Sally
Topic Precis: Mind Australia - Helping people recover from mental Illness
Paul and Sally from Mind Australia talk about how Mind assists people recovering from mental illness re-enter the community
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October 2009
30 October 2009 - Women in Rotary
Presenter: David Proud - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: PDG Jenny, Anne, Lucia, Carol
Topic Precis: Women in Rotary - really adding value
David speaks with 4 Rotarians who are women about their thoughts on being female and Rotary Club Members. They discuss what they have achieved in Rotary, how they have added real value to Rotary and their thoughts on many topics in the Rotary sphere.
For more information about Rotary District 9800 (Melbourne City, inner west and Eastern suburbs to Canterbury and Noth to Echuca). Click here D9800 For More information about Rotary District 9810 (Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, to the Bay and to the Yarra Valley) Click here D9810
2 October 2009 - Rotary District Governor, David Forster, District 9810
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: David Forster, Rotary District 9810, Governor
Topic Precis: Rotary District Governor Role and Rotary Programs
The Rotary District Governor leads the Rotary Clubs of their District, guiding them based on the theme and emphasis of the Rotary International President, John Kerry. Listen to David's experience in Rotary and his thoughts about the furture of Rotary.
For more information about Rotary District 9810 (Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, to the Bay and to the Yarra Valley) Click on the link below.
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2 October 2009 - Alkira Fundraising - 82 year young Kam skydives to raise funds for Alkira
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Kam, Nicole and Meaghan (Alkira Fundraising Manager)
Topic Precis: Learn About Alkira and Kam's skydiving fundraiser - Target $10,000
Alkira is a local Box Hill organisation. Alkira is a group of people who have come together in appreciation of and respect for people with intellectual disabilities. 82 Year young Kam has a long-time connection with Alkira and decided that a Sky dive was a great way to raise funds for Alkira. Kam has a target to raise $10,000 for his jump on 10 October 2009 from the Lilydale airport. To donate phone: 03 9890 1365 email info@alkira.org.au or wisit Alkira Web site www.alkira.org.au
For more information about Alkira and the skydiving fundraiser Click on the link below.
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2 October 2009 - Lions Club of Box Hill - Health day, Wine tasting, Youth of theyear and Eric Perkins Award
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Pat, Member, Lions Club of Box Hill
Topic Precis: *Find out about the Lions -*Health day, Wine tasting, Youth of theyear and Eric Perkins Award
Box Hill Lions Club is holding a Health Day at Box Hill Town Hall. Come have your Blood Pressure and other health checks done for Free 17 October. On Thursday 8 October join the Lions Club in a wine tasting fundraiser. Find out about the Lions Youth of the Year and the Eric Perkins Award.
For more information about the Lions Club of Box Hill Click on the link below.
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September 2009
18 September 2009 - Rotary Sunday Market at Camberwell Junction
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Bill Goodwin (President Rotary Club of Balwyn), John Keogh (Sunday Market Chair)
Topic Precis: The Rotary Sunday Market - What is it about and how does it help the Community
The Rotary Sunday Market at Camberwell Junction, was created by the Rotary Club of Balwyn. The Market is now supported by other local Rotary Club s including the Rotary Club of Canterbury. Discussion about what the Market does, its history and how the Rotary Clubs use the funds raised from the market to support Local, Australian and overseas comunity projects.
For more information about Rotary Sunday Market Click on the link below.
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For more information about the Rotary Club of Balwyn click on the link below.
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18 September 2009 - Rotary Fun In Retirement Expo (FIRE) - Rotary Club of North Balwyn
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Bill Oakley (Past President Rotary Club of North Balwyn)
Topic Precis: The Fun In Retirement Expo (FIRE) - What is it about and how does it help the Community
The Rotary Fun In Retirement Expo (FIRE) was created by the Rotary Club of North Balwyn. It's all about providing a showcase of exhibitors and seminars on how to live an active life leading up to and during semi-retirement or retirement.
For more information about FIRE and the Rotary Club of North Balwyn Click on the link below.
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4 September 2009 - Rotary District 9800 Governor, Colin Muir
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Colin Muir - Rotary District Governor, District 9800
Topic Precis: Rotary District Governor Role and Rotary Programs
The Rotary District Governor leads the Rotary Clubs of their District, guiding them based on the theme and emphasis of the Rotary International President, John Kerry. Listen to Colin's experience in Rotary and his thoughts about the furture of Rotary.
For more information about Rotary District 9800 Click on the link below.
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August 2009
28 August 2009 - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Presenter: Andy Reed - Rotaract Club of Whitehorse
Guests: Rotaractors Kerry and Jane - Rotaract Club of Whitehorse
Topic Precis: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - For 18-25Yr Olds - What is RYLA?
Rotary Clubs sponsor many Youth Leadership programs - RYLA is one of those. Anyone between 18 and 25 can be a RYLA candidate. Andy talks with RYLA participants about RYLA, what it is, the benefits of doing RYLA. Also gives info about how to become a RYLA candidate.
Please follow the link below for more information about RYLA - Just Google RYLA for the contact closest to you or Visit the Rotaract Web site for Rotary District 9810.
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28 August 2009 - Straws For Life - A Rotaract Project
Presenter: Andy Reed - Rotaract Club of Whitehorse
Guests: Rotaractors Kylie - Rotaract District Representative District 9810
Topic Precis: Straws For Life is a Rotaract Project - Inexpensive Portable Water Filters for Developing Nations.
Kylie and Andy discuss this project which is about raisng funds to purchace portable water filters to be used in devloping nations. Rotaract is selling Crazy Straws here in Melbourne to riase the funds to buy the water filters to be used in areas where water quality is very poor.
Please follow the link below for more information about Rotaract, visit the Rotaract Web site for Rotary District 9810.
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21 August 2009 - What is Rotary? - A member's Perspective
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Carolyn and Barbara
Topic Precis: What is Rotary? - A members perspective.
Barbara is a member of the Rotary Club of Southbank and Carol is a member of the Rotary Club of Canterbury. Barbara and Carol talk about why they joined Rotary and what Rotary means to them. Why they love being able to have fun and give back to the community through Rotary.
Please follow the link below for more information at the Rotary Club of Canterbury Web site.
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July 2009
17 July 2009 - Rotaract - For 18-30 Year olds - What is Rotaract?
Presenter: Andy Reed - Rotaract Club of WhitehorseCanterbury
Guests: Rotaractors Kylie and Charles
Topic Precis: Rotaract - For 18-30Yr Olds - What is Rotaract?
Rotary Clubs sponsor Rotaract Clubs. Andy talks with Rotaractors about Rotaract, what it is, what they do for social and community activities. Also gives info about how to join and contact Rotaract.
Please follow the link below for more information at the Rotaract Web site for Rotary District 9810.
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17 July 2009 - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Presenter: Andy Reed - Rotaract Club of Whitehorse
Guests: Rotaractors Kylie and Charles
Topic Precis: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - For 18-25Yr Olds - What is RYLA?
Rotary Clubs sponsor many Youth Leadership programs - RYLA is one of those. Anyone between 18 and 25 can be a RYLA candidate. Andy talks with RYLA participants about RYLA, what it is, the benefits of doing RYLA. Also gives info about how to become a RYLA candidate.
Please follow the link below for more information about RYLA - Just Google RYLA for the contact closest to you or Visit the Rotaract Web site for Rotary District 9810.
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3 July 2009 - Rotary Club of Box Hill - Art Show 2009
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Ray Riehm, Colin Johnson, and Stoll Trust Awardee Liz Dallee
Topic Precis: The Rotary Club of Box Hill holds its 45th annual Art Show. Conversation about the Art Show. Also Conversation with the Stoll Trust Awardee Liz, about the award amd what it means for her to be able to show her art in a public showing for the forst time. For more info about the Rotary Club of Box Hill Art show visit their web site below.
Please follow the link below for more information at the Rotary Club of Box Hill Web site.
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June 2009
26 June 2009 - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Presenter: Andy Reed - Rotaract Club of Whitehorse
Guests:
Topic Precis: RYLA is a youth Leadership training program for youth aged 14 to 30. For more info about RYLA go to the Rotary International website www.rotary.org or click on the link belowand search for RYLA.
Please follow the link below for more information at the Rotary International Web site.
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19 June 2009 - President Gerry Cross - Canterbury Rotary Club Year in Review
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Gerry Cross - President, Rotary Club of Canterbury
Topic Precis: Discussion on the great projects and activites (Social and Community Service) that the members of the Rotary CLub of Canterbury have participated in during the 2008-2009 Rotary year.
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12 June 2009 - Life Education Australia & Box Hill Rotary Club
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Paul Wheelton (OAM), Carol Pawsey- President, Rotary Club of Box Hill
Topic Precis: The Rotary Club of Box Hill gave Life Education Australia a Grant to assist their organisation continue their great work in educating young people about the dangers of drug and alcolhol abuse.
5 June 2009 - Lions Youth awardees
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: John Anderson - Lions Club of Box Hill; Youth of the Year Awardee; Eric Perkins Awardee
Topic Precis: The Lions Club of Box Hill is anually involved in the Lions Youth of the Year program and has thier own local student award program - the Eric Perkins award. The interview is with the awardees about how their participation in these awards has changed their lives.
May 2009
22 May 2009 - Quilting & Textile Fair & Market
Presenter: Brian Bloomer - Rotary Club of Canterbury
Guests: Rob & Marlene McPherson - Rotary Club of Glen Waverley
Topic Precis: The Rotary Club of Glen Waverley holds an annual Quilt and Textile show and Market.
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