Home | Conference 2023

3rd - 5th March 2023
Realm Hotel
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
Australia 2600

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Agenda

Friday 3rd March 2023

GOLF COMPETITION Shotgun start 8:00 am

BOWLS COMPETITION start 9.00am,

Presentation and Light lunch provided at 12 Noon. Drinks at bar prices.

Yowani Country Club, 455 Northbourne Ave, Lyneham ACT.

FRIDAY ACTIVIES

TOUR BUS: Hop On Hop off Bus.

(Registration required)

Running on an hourly circuit, from 10am till 5.30pm, Starting at the Realm Hotel the tour and returns back to the Realm. Click: HERE for ROUTE.

CONTINENTAL BRUNCH

(Registration required)

Enjoy an informal continental brunch in the exclusive setting of the Dining Room of the National Gallery of Australia with fellow conference attendees. 10:30am to noon.

Location Map HERE

2:00pm. Registration open

Realm Hotel

CLUB DINNERS

Time to meet your fellow Members. Get a group together and dine in any one of the world-class restaurants in and around Canberra. bon appétit

Hello, Fellow Rotarians and friends of District 9810,

The Conference 2023 District 9810 Canberra has the potential to bring together over 1,100 members and friends from the district in Victoria. We are planning what will be a spectacular, highly visible, and engaging event

The conference will be held over two days 4th and 5th March 2023 and a Sports/Tour Day 3rd March 2023.

The conference theme is 'Diversity' We understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realising our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, colour, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.

I encourage you to attend the Conference 2023 District 9810 Canberra.

Wil Cornelissen.

President Rotary Club of Waverley.
Conference 2023 District 9810 Canberra

Conference Chair.

Saturday 4th March 2023

'Diversity' Conference

8:00am Registration open

8:00am Rotary Expo open

1st Plenary Session - 9:00am

Corroboree, welcome to country and traditional dance by Duncan Smith and daughter, Jakida. Welcome MC Brian Tyedin and Tina McInerney.

9:25am Welcome DG Ken Miller

9:35am RIPPA PDG Leanne Jaggs D9920 – Auckland New Zealand.

10:00am DG Geraldine Rurenga District 9705 Geraldine is the youngest female Rotary District Governor.

10:10am District/Club Video presentations. RAM

10:20am Exercises, Healthy Lifestyle Robb Evans

10:35am MentorMatch—Dominic Saporito

10.45am Red Energy – Sue Cornelissen

10:50am Morning Tea - Expo Room

2nd Plenary Session - 11:35am

11:40am Keynote Speaker - Dr Dinesh Palipana

12:20pm Keynote Speaker –Ryan Kilboren and Mopsy Assistance Dogs Australia

12:50pm Lunch - Expo Room

3rd Plenary Session - 1:50pm

1:50pm PP James Glenwright: Golf Day and Bowls Day Winners announcement and the Foundation Golf Ball Drop Raffle Winners announcement. Purchase your balls/ tickets to support the Rotary Foundation The award $500 for thr winning club to donate to their charity – this was donated by the Rotary Club of Forest Hill.

2:05pm Keynote Speaker - Frida Umohoza

2:40pm Exercises, Healthy Lifestyle Robb Evans

2:50pm RIPPR PDG Leanne Jaggs – Report on Rotary International

3:10pm Light Relief – PDG Jonathan Usher

3:00pm PRIP and Chair Trustees, Rotary Foundation - Ian Riseley AM.

3:40pm Keynote Speaker - Grant Godino

4:15pm Session Close

5:45pm Coach transport to the Gala Dinner, Parliament House from Realm Hotel, Rydges and Alvio Tourist Park.

AT 7:00pm -

Gala Dinner

The ‘ACROSS THE AGES’ Gala Dinner.

Dance the night away and enjoy the delights of local food and wines. This event will be held at the sensational Great Hall Parliament House.

Dress theme: ‘ACROSS THE AGES’

Dress for your favourite era;
20s, 60s, 80s, and 'naughtys'

Or we request the formal dress code

'Black Tie'.

Gala Dinner 'Best dressed' prizes kindly donated by House Wine & More.

Contact Peter Matthews: sales@housewinemore.com.au 0422 782 489

* Note: EFTPOS and Credit Card accepted at the Bar (NO CASH)

* 11:00pm Gala Dinner Close Transfers back to REALM etc. from 10:00pm 10:30pm and 11:00pm

Sunday 5th March 2023

'Diversity' Conference

700am Rotarian and Alumni breakfast - Beehive Room

(Registration required) MC Marcus Adams

8:00am Rotary Expo open

1st Plenary Session -9:00am

9:00am MC Tina McInerney

In Memoriam

9:15am District Presentation - Disaster Aid Australia

9:25am Keynote Speaker - Professor Brett Sutton

10:00am Exercises, Healthy Lifestyle Robb Evans

10:15am Conference 2024 - Launch

10:25am Morning Tea - Expo Room

2nd Plenary Session - 11:15am

11:15am Light Relief – PDG Jonathan Usher

11:30am Keynote Speaker - Peta Searle

12.05pm Rotaract – Past President and Future – Alice Terrill and Daniel Du Bois –

12.25pm Conference Banner Handover

12.30pm RIPPR PDG Leanne Jaggs

12:40pm Anthony Gerace and Pianist Nick Englezos 0

1:05pm DG Ken Miller closing statement.

1:25pm Conference Sessions CLOSE

Lunch to be served in Expo Room.

Speakers

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Speakers

Media

Promotion Video

FAQ & T&Cs

Registration & help desk

Located in the main foyer of the Realm Hotel. · Opening times: Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm · Sunday: 8:30 am- 11:00 am Enquiries during conference may be directed to conference committee members who will be wearing distinctive polo shirts.
Admission

Admission to all sessions is by your Club/Name badge. Please always wear it. The Registration fee enables the attendee to attend all sessions, • Morning tea – Saturday • Lunch – Saturday • Morning tea – Sunday • Luncheon Sunday. All other events are ticketed events, and your Club/Name badge will identify which events you are able to attend.
Loss of club name badge

If this occurs, please contact the Registration and Help Desk.
Smoking

Smoking is not permitted, by law, anywhere within the Realm Hotel (including toilets) or any other buildings. The same restrictions apply at the Great Hall Parliament House.
Messages

Should the Conference organisers receive a message for you it will be posted on the Conference Message Board in the Rotary Expo. If you want to post a message on the Conference Message Board, please see the Registration and Help Desk. Any urgent messages can be directed through the Registration and Help Desk in the main foyer of the Realm Hotel
Accommodation

Please contact Lynn Whelan lynnwhelanevents@hotmail.com or 0409 938 694 for bookings at any of the four DOMA Hotels or check out the website for other special accommodation organised by the Conference Committee.
Rotary Expo

Located inside the Realm Hotel in the Expo/House of Friendship Hall. The Rotary Expo/House of Friendship is an opportunity to find out more about Rotary Programs and Club Projects and talk with sponsors about their products and offers. Opening Times: · Saturday: 9am- 5pm · Sunday: 8.30am -12 noon.
Conference Telephone

Rtn Greg Adams on 0419355842 will be monitoring continuously from 12 noon Friday 3rd to 2.00pm Sunday 5th March. If not answered, please leave message and Greg will reply at his earliest.
Conference email address

For further questions and or information re the Canberra conference please email: lynnwhelanevents@hotmail.com
Session times

As a matter of courtesy to all speakers, please be prompt for each session so that it starts on time. Access to and from main hall should not occur during an address by any speaker. Each session will be televised and available for viewing in the Expo Hall.
Conference protocols

Paul Harris Fellows should wear medallions to the Official Opening and to the Rotary Foundation Breakfast on Sunday. Paul Harris Fellow Pins should be always worn below the Rotary badge.
Make ups

Attendance on any one day of the Conference can be used by Rotarians for the purpose of Club attendance make-up.
Non-conference material

No literature is to be distributed, no goods offered for sale, or fund raising by any means may occur at the Conference without prior written approval from the Conference Chairman
Awards at conference

The only awards at Conference are Winners of the Golf and Bowls Day - Good luck !
Car parking

Parking is available at the Realm Hotel. Cost is $15 per weekday and complimentary weekends. Look out for Club members in the Fluoro jackets to direct you. When attending the Gala Dinner on Saturday Evening Gala Dinner, please be aware that kerbside parking restrictions apply and are closely monitored. There is a large car park within the complex. A courtesy Bus can pick you up from the Realm Hotel, Rydges Hotel, Alivio Caravan Park. Please tick the bus box when processing your registration on Try-Booking
Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes Place W, Canberra ACT 2600
Banking facilities nearest to the Conference Venue

· Cashcard ATM 51 Blackall St, Barton ACT 2600 · Westpac ATM Kingston Act O/S CBA ATM (Branch) Kingston Shops, 64 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604
Taxi

· ACT CABS (02) 6280 0077 · Silver Service Canberra Taxi 133100
Pharmacy

· Barton Pharmacy Suite 81/2, 3 Sydney Ave, Barton ACT 2600 · Health Advise Plus 15 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
Visitor information

· Visit Canberra, 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601
Post Office

· Australia Post - Kingston Post Shop 19 Jardine St, Kingston ACT 2604 · Australia Post - Canberra Parliament House PO shop 1/1 Capital Circuit, Capitol Hill ACT 2600
Emergency Information

Police, Ambulance or Fire Brigade Emergency Number 000 Conference CONTACTS: Conference Chair: Wil Cornelissen Mobile: 0419 301 472 Email: wil.cornelissen358@gmail.com
Medical Centre

Barton General Practice M4PM+Q7 Barton, ACT 0262105020 Ochre Medical Centre Kingston M4MR+MH Kingston, ACT 0262395520 Canberra Hospital Emergency Department Yamba Dr, Garran ACT Calvary Public Hospital Bruce: Emergency Room 40 Mary Potter Court, Bruce ACT
Dental

Pacific Smiles Dental, Manuka 18 Flinders Way, Griffith ACT 2603 Phone: 0262197400
Conference Committee members

Host Club: The Rotary Club of Emerald and District Chairman Wil Cornelissen Conference Secretary Don Borg Conference Registration Lorna Shaw/ Greg Adams Treasurer Neil White Golf Day James Glenwright Bowls Day James Glenwright Accommodation Lynn Whelan Logistics Lynn Whelan Green Room Don Borg Gala Dinner Theming Emma Clark Conference Catering Marcus Adams Rotary Expo Sue Cornelissen Stage Management Audio Visual Lynn Whelan Stage Management Bob Richards Program Bob Richards Bus Transportation Lynn Whelan Sponsorship Wil Cornelissen Script Russell Nielsen Speakers Marcus Adams / Sue Cornelissen MC(Share) Tina Mcinerney / Bian Tyedin RIPPR Minder Shia Smart Protocol Ian Riseley Alumni Breakfast Kehela (Keels)Vandenberg Newsletter/PR Information Greg Adams The Conference Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of members of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District and Rotarians from other Clubs in District 9810. The committee would especially like to acknowledge and thank the support of the Rotary Club of Canberra. We also wish to thank the staff of the Realm Hotel and Canberra Convention Bureau for their assistance. We are grateful for the support given by our Conference Partners and encourage you to support them.

Location

Terms and Conditions of Registration

the fine print

EVENT REGISTRATION By registering for or attending an event run by the Conference Committee 2023 on behalf of Rotary International District 9810 Inc, you agree to the following conditions and policies:

Doma Hotels are pleased to offer delegates attending the Conference 2023 Canberra Rotary District 9810 a special group rate at their Hotels from the 3rd to 5th March 2023.

To make a booking at any one of the Doma Hotels, the Realm Hotel, Burbury Hotel, Brassey Hotel and Little National Hotel please contact Lynn Whelan, Accommodation Committee Member, lynnwhelanevents@hotmail.com or 0409 938 694