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Guest Speaker - Martin George

8/4/2014

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Image courtesty of ABC Local
Today, we were joined by Martin George, Manager of the QVMAG Planetarium with a presentation on Modern Advances in Astronomy.

Martin was born in the UK and educated in Tasmania, gaining an honours degree in Physics  at the University of
Tasmania.  

Martin George is Collections and Research Manager at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, and is Manager of the QVMAG Planetarium, also known as the Launceston
Planetarium.   Martin is a Fellow and former President of the International Planetarium Society, and continues to serve as its Chair of International Relations. 
  
Martin is a member of several other astronomy-related professional organisations, including the International Astronomical Union (the IAU).  At the 2006 IAU meeting, he took part in the controversial debate about the planet Pluto, which resulted in Pluto being demoted to 'dwarf planet' status.

Martin makes regular appearances on radio and television to discuss astronomy and space research.  This includes several regular radio programmes such as monthly timeslots on ABC Northern Tasmania, frequent talkback programmes on ABC radio in Hobart, and fortnightly programmes
on ABC Local Radio nationally.  Included in his many other activities are regular newspaper columns. 

Martin has kept close links with the University of Tasmania and on many occasions has presented undergraduate courses in astronomy at the University's Launceston
Campus.  He frequently speaks to community groups and the public on astronomical topics.
 
Martin is also administrator of the Grote Reber Medal for Radio Astronomy, the world's major award for lifetime innovative contributions on this topic.

Martin is passionate about travel, having visited over 70 countries.  He has been a tour leader for astronomical tours within Australia and overseas.

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Post Denmark GSE: Ilya Brucksch-Domanski 

4/3/2013

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Last year's GSE (Group Study Exchange) representative to Denmark, Ilya spent some time with our club on Wednesday 21 February as the Club's guest speaker.  Ilya shared with the club some of the highlights from the experience both culturally and professionally.  A major outcome from the GSE for Ilya is the goal of completing further study.

A number of banners were presented to the club, these can be viewed on the Facebook page in the 'club banners' gallery

The presentation highlighted for the club the reasons for Ilya's selection in the team to represent Tasmania.  A great ambassador for his profession and Tasmania!    We're certainly please to have been able to sponsor Ilya for the GSE.

There are currently two inbound GSE team touring the state, one from Italy and one from Denmark.  You can follow their progress via the district's GSE webpage.

The club has supported sponsored several successful GSE representatives from Tasmania and has three members who are GSE Alumni.
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GSE Team 2012 Denmark 
Jessica Brown, Howrah
Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Bellerive

Ilya Brucksch-Domanski, East Launceston
Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise

Elizabeth (Liz) Fitzgerald, New Town
Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Bellerive

Kate Prestt, Burnie
Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Wynyard
Diary Note:  
Meet the GSE 9830 (Italy) team for Dinner
Date: 19 March 2013
Time and venue details to be confirmed.
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Gift of Sight Eye Project in Nepal

8/10/2012

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Last week we had the pleasure of Past District Governor, Kevin Shadbolt, as our guest speaker to talk about the Gift of Sight Eye Project in Nepal. Kevin delivered a great presentation, highlighted by some very skilful use of the projector remote. However, on a serious note, Kevin had a message about a number of wonderful programs District 9830 is involved with in Nepal. 

The first of these was the Gift of Sight Program. Last year under this program, 960 Nepalese people with very limited health care opportunities had their eyes checked, with many being treated for eye infections and 260 receiving cataract surgery. For those who had cataract surgery it literally gave their sight back and their lives as they can now reengage with the community. 

Clubs in our District will have the opportunity again this year to support this program with two eye camps scheduled for Nepal this financial year. 

Kevin also spoke of another project at a local primary school in the poor suburb of Hetauda were there is a great need to build a new classroom to expand the school to grade six level to allow the students to complete their primary education. 

More information on both projects is available on the District web site.
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Doctors instructing patients on eye care after their cataract operation
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Inspiration at RYLA by Kurtis Alexander

18/7/2012

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Talk about an event of epic proportions!  Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) at Camp Clayton.  This five and a half day "marathon", aimed at young adults aged between 18 and 30, involved various seminars, workshops, team activities and adventures.

The activities we participated in were aimed at building leadership attributes, developing self-awareness and improving communication and problem solving skills.

RYLA 2012 certainly achieved this!

We heard from many inspirational keynote speakers, including Stan Alves (ex AFL coach) and Robyn Moore (the voice of Blinky Bill turned professional speaker!). Although different in their presentations, both delivered powerful messages to a room full of young adults.
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Stan spoke about leadership qualities and self development and shared some great AFL insights.  I found this particularly impressive, given he coached the team I follow, the MIGHTY SAINTS!

Robyn facilitated a seminar about dealing with adversity and achieving the most from life.  This was a message delivered exceptionally well, given her involvement in numerous charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Although a heavy message at times, Robyn inspired us when talking about some of the ‘wishes’ she has been involved in granting.  This included the story of a young boy who wanted to go fishing on a boat and actually catch a fish.  The Make-A-Wish Foundation made that happen alright ... They had a diver under the boat with a bag full of them!  Each time that rod went in, out came another fish.  How amazing!

Some of the team activities we participated in included rock-wall climbing; high wire challenges, up in the air 10+ meters, making it from one point to another on large cables (harnessed in thankfully); obstacle courses and spending an afternoon at the Quite Cone, practicing some relaxation techniques.  There were too many tasks to name but they all held a common goal – achieving great outcomes through team work.

All in all, this was an action-packed week which I thoroughly enjoyed and learnt from.  It is great to see the Rotary clubs collaboratively put on such a great event and invest in young Tasmanians.  If you ever get a chance to attend – take it!

I’d like to thank the Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise for sponsoring me to attend this event.
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Guest Speaker Report - Michael Bailey 18 April 2012

17/4/2012

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A wonderful start to the day at Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise with the informative Michael Bailey as Guest Speaker.  Michael studied management/marketing at UTAS and is currently studying Masters of Business.  His career in marketing included working with The Examiner Newspaper, WIN Television (youngest station manager ever, based in Queensland), marketing management with the Australian Maritime College and Country Club Tasmania with the Federal Group.  Currently, as the Executive Officer of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce, he sits on:
Regional Economic Development Board (Ministerial appointment)
Business Sustainability Roundtable
UTAS Business Faculty Board
Launceston City Council Economic Development Board

His passions
Business
Growing wealth generating business across our region.
Reducing red tape and government intervention relating to economic development.
Reducing government barriers to successful business.
He is passionate about Launceston and the region.

Personal
Family – wife and two children
Cycling – race road and track
Music – still plays in a band and does some solo work although at a much lower level than previously.
The Launceston Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1849 and is the oldest Chamber in Australia.

Vision
The Launceston Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting a dynamic business community to achieve sustainable economic prosperity for Launceston and the region.

Role
In pursuit of this vision The Launceston Chamber of Commerce
Acts as independent voice for business
Fosters innovation and promote growth
Is pro-active and professional
Values its Members and responds to their needs
Work collaboratively with partners
Provides strong leadership and independent thinking
Provides lobbying, business support, networking and information for Members


Objectives
Focus on growth opportunities across industries
Enhance strategic alliances and partnerships
Foster industry and business innovation
Improved planning and land use outcomes
Improve regional infrastructure
Collect and disseminate information on matters of importance to businesses in the region
Create an effective networking and referral service for Members
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Guest Speaker Report - Penny Terry (Marshall)

20/3/2012

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Today we welcomed Penny Terry (Marshall) to Tamar Sunrise.

Penny is the statewide Afternoons Presenter on ABC.

Just like a lot of rural or regional Australians, Penny was born listening to ABC radio.

Growing up on a farm in the Fingal Valley, Penny's not scared of a cold frosty morning, is comfortable yelling at machinery and can throw a fleece (although she won't comment on how it lands).

After attending the local primary school, Penny moved to the big smoke of Launceston and spent her school days running round a hockey field, in the art room or trying to win downball at recess.

With school done, she ventured across the Strait to the bright lights of Melbourne where she revelled in the university lifestyle, earned some pocket money playing the guitar and singing in pubs and managed to graduate from RMIT University with a degree in Media.

Penny began her career in Melbourne working in creative advertising. Before long she'd saved enough for a ticket overseas where she wandered for a couple of years and found a temporary home on a Greek island, but the Tasmanian lifestyle eventually called her home.

After doing the rounds of the ABC in Tasmania, where she filed stories for the news room and produced local radio programs, Penny found herself in Tropical North Queensland as a rural reporter. Following a few fights with an air conditioner Penny cut her losses with the tropical weather and moved back to home.

After three years presenting the breakfast program for ABC Northern Tasmania, Penny's finally turned off the alarm and swapped the cold frost mornings for a spot on your wireless in the afternoon.

Penny's looking forward to being out on the road and discovering the stories of the everyday people who make Tasmania such a wonderful place to live.

Penny had her worst haircut in Turkey, likes 90s music a little too much and maintains there's nothing better than fresh flathead for breakfast at the beach.

Penny's stories were fabulous and we wish her all the best in her mission to entertain and inform our afternoons, well into the future.

Danny Gibson

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