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Official newsletter of the Host Organising Committee, Rotary International Convention Sydney, Australia – June 14, 2014 www.rotary2014.com.au The Sydney 2014 CORROBOREE INTERNATIONAL EDITION # 4 Enquiries/contributions to Public Relations Sub Committee HOST ORGANISING COMMITTEE www.rotary2014.com.au Chairman Bob Aitken – [email protected] Rotarians to blow OpRAH out of the water and off the bridge Led by Rotary International President Ron Burton, Rotarians from around the globe will come together at this year’s RI Convention in Sydney to beat a world record currently held by Oprah Winfrey and raise funds for polio eradication. Rotary International President Ron Burton has plenty of friends, but he’ll need them if his attempt at a unique Sydney world record is to be achieved in the leadup to the Sydney Convention this year. Rotarians from all over the world will be among the 20,000 or so delegates to the International Convention, but before it begins, they will have the chance to be part of a spectacular world record currently held by none other than Oprah Winfrey herself. In doing so, those same Rotarians will be supporting an innovative fundraising effort in aid of The Rotary Foundation’s polio eradication campaign. “The challenge is there for Rotarians attending their International Convention to set new world records for the number of flags from different nations on the bridge at one time, and for the number of people on the bridge at one time,” said the CEO of convention partner Bridgeclimb, Todd BridgeClimb Public Relations Executive Charli Beale, RDU Executive Director Bob Aitken and RDU Digital Production and Coates. Marketing Manager Ellissa Nolan blazed the trail for RI President Ron Burton's Harbour Bridge world record attempt in the leadup to this year’s RI convention in Sydney. “For our part it’s an exciting way to show off Continued overpage THE SYDNEY 2014 CORROBOREE / P1 Welcome To Australia I warmly welcome fellow Rotarians to Australia Ocean Road, the Blue Mountains and the memories and friendships. for the 105th Rotary International Convention. I Australian Alps. As Foreign Minister I am able to experience am a proud member of Rotary in my home state Those looking for food and wine will be spoilt much of what the world has to offer, but I can of Western Australia, one of 1.2 million Rotarians for choice. Australia boasts some of the world’s attest to the fact that There’s Nothing Like worldwide. freshest produce, prepared by internationally Australia. This convention brings people together from all acclaimed chefs with cooking styles which have walks of life, and offers Rotarians the opportunity emerged from our rich multicultural heritage. Our l THE HON to develop new friends and enhance existing wines are world renowned, whether from the JULIE BISHOP MP friendships. This is a key to the success of Rotary. Hunter Valley, the Barossa Valley in South Australia Minister for Australia’s unique natural and cultural or the Margaret River region in Western Australia. Foreign Affairs attractions are amongst the world’s best and I trust Hopefully you will travel west to our Indian will leave you with memories to last a life time. Ocean shores, to swim with dolphins at Monkey Australians are warm and friendly with a rather Mia, go camel riding on Cable Beach in Broome different sense of humour, so please make contact and experience the stunning beauty of the with as many Aussies as you can! Kimberley ranges. While Sydney has icons best known to many Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders visitors, do take the time to expand your Australian have a rich, living culture stretching back at least experience, past the city and the east coast. We 50,000 years, and there are opportunities to have cities across the continent that offer world experience this first hand. class shopping experiences and a vibrant night life. Australia is proud to host the Rotary We are bound by white sandy beaches and World International Convention and I encourage Heritage listed environmental attractions including Rotarians to take this opportunity to be immersed the Great Barrier Reef. We have stunning natural in our culture. Sample our food and wine, visit our landscapes as diverse as the Red Centre, the Great cities, towns and the outback and take home warm Continued from page 1 Sydney’s most iconic attractions to people from all years of age has climbed the bridge 61 times [when level of personal safety. Of course, you are over the world, and to help in Rotary’s magnificent this went to press]. tethered to the bridge rail at all times using a effort to rid the world of polio,” Coates said. “Of course, Oprah Winfrey climbed with 315 of security system used by solo roundtheworld BridgeClimb will donate 50 per cent of each her Ultimate Viewers and declared there was no sailors to ensure they don’t fall overboard. ticket purchased by Rotarians participating in the better way to see Sydney in all of its glory when The image of 392 Rotarians led by President Ron world record attempt. An additional donation will she brought her team out here in 2012. Burton spanning the upper arch of the Sydney be made for Rotarians who climb the bridge “We’ve even had a guy like Chris Muller, who Harbour Bridge will be beamed around the world outside of the record attempt. climbed the bridge when he was 100 years old, so to showcase Rotary’s ability to achieve whatever it “I can’t think of a better way to show off the there’s really no reason for anyone to think sets its collective mind to do. world’s most spectacular harbor, and for Rotarians climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is beyond Places are limited so book your spot now at to support the polio campaign,” Coates said. them.” www.bridgeclimb.com/rotary. And remember, The team from Rotary Down Under blazed the The physical effort is one thing, the sheer height every booking attracts a donation towards the trail for fellow Rotarians in December under the is another factor entirely, but as someone who gets eradication of polio. supervision of BridgeClimb’s Public Relations nervous in a glass elevator at the shopping mall, Look out, Oprah, Rotary is coming after you! Executive Charli Beale. climbers can rest assured that this is hardly a “This is a special chance for Rotarians of all ages challenge. l MARK WALLACE and levels of fitness,” Charli said. Once you’re on the bridge itself, the width of the Editor, Rotary Down Under “We’ve got guys like Lloyd Poulten, who at 85 girders that support the walkway give an assuring Rotary Club of Bowral Mittagong, NSW HOST ORGANISING COMMITTEE www.rotary2014.com.au P2 / THE SYDNEY 2014 CORROBOREE www.rotary2014.com.au HUMAN NATURE – AUSTRALIA’S BEST MALE VOCAL GROUP! Brothers Andrew and Mike Tierney, and high success stories; releasing 10 albums, five of which Australian musical group to secure a residency in school friends Phil Burton and Toby Allen celebrate reached the #1 spot, over 24 platinum awards, 18 the entertainment mecca. This year will see them the impressive milestone of 25 years together this Top 40 hits, ARIA Award winners, and with album surpass the equally impressive milestone of 1000th year as Australia's most successful male vocal sales in well excess of 2 million in Australia alone. shows performed in Las Vegas Strip at the Venetian group, Human Nature. For the past five years the group have performed Casino & Resort. They are one of the great Australian music five nights a week in Las Vegas becoming the first www.humannaturelive.com THIS EDITION In this edition of Corroboree we will be to set new world records on top of the iconic your nights filled with fun and laughter with new showcasing all that Sydney has to offer during the Harbour Bridge the preconvention events will and old friends alike! lead up to and after the convention. Many clubs make for exciting times ahead. Let’s not forget that after the convention is over from all around Australia have exciting events and We have also bought to you a vast array of the fun won’t stop there, as the International activities planned that will keep you entertained events and attractions that will be occurring during Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians and Flying for hours on end throughout your time here in the convention period. From attending the events Rotarians have some interesting and unique tours Australia. bought to you by the Host Organising Committee planned to showcase more of what this fantastic From attending the International Golfing such as the Restaurant Night to the concert at the country has to offer! Fellowship of Rotary’s 51st World Championship Opera House and special AFL Match. Other local So read on to discover all that is coming your being held in Adelaide to getting the opportunity clubs have also got events planned for you to keep way during the exciting times ahead! www.rotary2014.com.au THE SYDNEY 2014 CORROBOREE / P3 AFL MATCH The Sydney Swans are excited to host Rotary International convention delegates at the club’s historic Australian Football League (AFL) match against Geelong on Thursday May 29th, 2014. The Swans have kindly agreed to feature Rotary promotional images on the giant scoreboard and will have several ‘footy’ souvenir offers for Rotarians at the game. The match will recognise and pay tribute to the contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made to the game of AFL – Australia’s most popular and entertaining sport.