Club Bulletin No24, Vol 22, February 14 2003 The Cam |
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Andrew On The Road To Recovery From The R.I. South Pacific and Philippines Office
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Boxed Gift Pens Available Now $15.00 each. No message this week. Three Signs That The World Has Gone Mad. -The best rapper is white. An update to inform all those who are curious and, to sate all those requesting reports!(You shall remain nameless!!!!) I am nearing the incredulous 2 month mark of my stay in ever-fascinating Finland this week, still with enthusiasm and unnerving excitement! I cannot believe how quickly the time has flewn, I swear 2 months are much longer in little old Cairns! My host family continues to be a wonderful support for me - they are friendly and always willing to step in and aid when guidance is needed. They are always keen to show me about their country, but equally as ready to hear about my time in Australia. I live in a quaint 3 story wooden house that is yellow - yes, rather a conspicuous colour, but that makes it easier to see in the snow! I share a loft with my wonderful host sister, Jenni, and have shared many funny moments. (Lets just say she now locks the toilet door every time she goes!) Jenni has been really good for me - she got my pudgy butt up and exercising on my arrival and as a result I am managing to kick the old exchange adage (literally!)that you will gain a few kilos. We head off to aerobic classes with religious commitment each week, then disappear to the wonderful sauna for a good hour to recuperate. THE JOYS OF SAUNA... I feel most at home in the sauna! There is something about the beads of sweat and intense heat that reminds me a little of Cairns... The Finns go to sauna about 4 times a week - it is always really (too) hot and they preach the benefits like Jehovah's Witnesses. Actually, one might say I have been converted, never much liking the sauna in Oz... The best part, however, would have to be the naked roll in the snow post-sauna... definitely recommended to any soul wanting to challenge themselves somewhat! I am yet to experience the infamous 'sauna party' that so many people tell me about... but it shouldn't be long! A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE ON THE 'EASY' SLOPE AT YLLÄS.... My host family took me to see stunning Ylläs Ski resort over the weeklong Winter Holiday recently. I have never skied before, and managed to control the slalom skis down the kids slope. So, full of praise and encouragement from my delighted host-mother, I was cajoled into attempting the somewhat larger slope that loomed above the kids slope. Once at the top, having mastered the speedy ski-lift, I peered over the edge.... It was a long way too the bottom! A really long way! And so we resumed slowly down the slope, Seija trailing behind a slightly less confident Brooke, whose face was pretty much the epitome of sheer terror! One hour later we reached the bottom of the 1.2km slope, most of which I had spent careening down the slope on my back, arms and legs flailing rather gracefully. At one stage, I crashed into the fence that warned skiers from a very steep and rocky ledge - I lost one very persistent ski about 4 times and was an emotional wreck by the time I reached the bottom. Ah, well! I have a chance to try again this Sunday -you know, rewrite the books? I only hope I'm not too far gone.... THE DELIGHTS OF YLLÄS Somewhat bruised and ego definitely deflated, we headed out at night in search of the infamous Northern Lights. And, lo and behold, they appeared! A small eerie smudge of green on the horizon that gradually caught on until the entire skyline was filled with ribbons of green and crimson light. Absolutely breathtaking! DO YOU REMEMBER THE DAYS OF THE OLD SCHOOLYARD? Right back in the thick of the education system! However, this time with a little twist - everything is in Finnish! The language is gnawing át my mind like a persistent mozzie, so much so that I am picking it up rather quickly. Now, Finnish sounds less like a monotonous drone and more like a language! I can follow conversation rather easily and can ask for what I want at my favorite cafe - definitely a necessity. The repertoire is steadily growing, with much thanks to 'Speak Suomi Now' books at the library and late night reading sessions with my host mother - she patiently explains to me the intricacies of 'Spot' and tip-top literature like 'Oscar and Ball.'I am intent on coming back with a language under my belt (or maybe two?). School is a wonderful place to meet friends, of whom I have met are really lovely and positively friendly! There are a few Finns who are incredibly shy (hey, the majority of the population, unfortunately), which is presenting a small challenge to all the exchange students here - time and persistence cures all! My subjects at school include English (of which I am the class expert - kind of nice!), music, art (so wonderful - an absolute release!), sport, and my other language, French. I have always wanted to learn, the opportunity arose, and so I snaffled it with both hands! TO LOOK FORWARD TO... I managed to get tickets to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the 25th of this month, which should be fantastic. My host mother is researching a trip to Stockholm for later on this month as well, which will be awesome. On Sunday, the Rotary District I am part of is hosting a ski-fest so I will have the opportunity to catch up with familiar Aussie faces from Orientation Week. On other news, I have news from home that they are coming to visit in July! A much anticipated event... So there is much happening here, as I am sure there is back home in Oz. Love to all of you, I hope Uni is going well, work isn't too stressful and school is, well... school! Stick with it and I'll see you all soon! Brooke Rotary District 9550 offers sponsorship opportunities on a number of different levels to businesses who see the benefit of profiling themselves to Rotary members during the 2003 Conference which be held at the Cairns Convention Centre. This high-profile venue will allow an excellent opportunity for exposure of goods and/or services to a wide range of Rotarians. The Conference Delegates will be traveling to Cairns from Darwin to the Whitsundays and represent one of the broadest cross-sections of business leaders in the Northern Australian region. The Conference will be supported by a Platinum Sponsor and the two major days of conference, Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May 2003, will each be supported by a Gold Sponsor. An opportunity exists for four Silver Sponsors who will sponsor the two keynote speakers on the Saturday and Sunday and for the Civic Reception on the Friday evening and the District Governor's Dinner on the Saturday evening. Ten Bronze sponsorships are also available and will be recognised at the various breaks in the conference. The PLATINUM SPONSOR will be featured: · in all Conference media releases; · on all Conference documentation including registration forms; · on Conference Programmes the Conference website; and · will have major signage at the Conference. In addition to naming rights for the
District 9550 Conference 2003 the Platinum Sponsor is: Additionally, a key-located booth will be available for the sponsor to present its goods and/or services to the Delegates. The Platinum Sponsor, through its naming rights, will be recognised throughout the Conference by MCs and speakers alike. The cost of Platinum Sponsorship will be $7,500.00. The GOLD SPONSOR(S) will support a major day of the Conference (Saturday 3 May or Sunday 4 May 2003). Gold Sponsor(s) will be granted: Additionally: · a booth will be available for the
Gold Sponsor(s) to present goods and/or services to the Delegates; The SILVER SPONSOR(S) will receive recognition for one of four specific sessions: v Friday evening's Civic Recption Hosted
by Mayor Kevin Byrne[tbc] Ritje Rihatinah, Rotary's Disaster Relief Representative in Indonesia, presenting personal experience from Bali and general opinions of socioeconomic change in our geographic region. In each instance, signage and promotional material can be displayed and acknowledgement of the Silver Sponsor(s) by the various speaker(s) will be made. A booth will be available for the Silver Sponsor(s) to present goods and/or services to the Delegates at the main Conference venue. Advertising material provided by the Silver Sponsor(s) may also be inserted into the Conference kit received by all Delegates. The cost of Silver Sponsorship is $2,500.00 each. The BRONZE SPONSOR(S) will be given the opportunity to support one of each of the breaks at the Conference. Bronze Sponsor(s) will be given the opportunity to: · display goods and/or services; Advertising material provided by the Bronze Sponsor(s) may also be inserted into the Conference kit received by all Delegates. The cost of Bronze Sponsorship is $1,000.00 each. NB: Platinum, Gold & Silver sponsors will be awarded a plaque during the Conference. LEVEL NUMBER PER UNIT $ $ Platinum 1 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Andrew On The Road To Recovery From the Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise Central, Qld., comes the news that Rotarian and President Nominee Andrew Csabi, a victim of the Bali bombings last October, is now well on the road to recovery. Andrew, who lost his left leg, half his right fort, and sustained numerous other injuries, has been incredibly brave. He is now back at work running his business, Paradise Security Services, and is very grateful for the wonderful support from his Rotary club and the community. Treatment will be ongoing for some time and he is coping with new challenges every day. For example, the challenge of running a security business from a wheelchair when part of the business includes security of buildings with no wheelchair access! From Rotary Down Under February 2003 From The R.I. South Pacific and Philippines Office These days there are few heroes in public or business life for us to admire or promote as role models. One result of this is that we tend to look to sport for our heroes. On January 3, 2003, it was clear for all to see that cricketer Steve Waugh is a hero to many Australians. In the Sydney Test he equaled Alan Border's record of 156 Test matches, equaled Don Bradman's tally of 29 centuries and became only the third man to pass 10,000 runs in Tests. When I was eight years old I was fortunate to be at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to witness Don Bradman and Sid Barnes each score 234 runs in a record partnership and it is something that I will never forget. I am sure that any young boy at the SCG who witnessed Steve Waugh's innings will relive the memory countless times over during the rest of his life. Some sporting heroes earn their adulation purely on the basis of their prowess. Others gain respect also for their behavior and character. Steve Waugh has gained that respect because of his steadfast courage and determination and also for their work he has done to help the poor in India. But there are many heroes in our communities. Some of them are Rotarians; many are not. Most of these heroes work without fanfare to aid schools, hospitals, the underprivileged and to make things better for their neighbours. Some receive recognition; others do not and do not seek it. Surely, all Rotarians should aspire to be heroes in their community; to set an example of an honest, ethical life dedicated to serving others. Harley Tarrant. From Rotary Down Under February 2003 In Japan, the fat intake in the average Japanese diet is very low, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United Stares and the UK. However, in France, the average fat intake is very high, and yet, the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. In India almost no one drinks red wine, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. However, in Spain, everybody drinks too much red wine, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. In Algeria, the average sexual activity ratio is very low, and the heat disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. However, in Brazil, everybody has sex like crazy, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. Conclusion: Drink, eat and have sex all you want. It's speaking English that kills you! |