Rotary Fellowships

The Rotary Fellowships program is a structured program of Rotary International that comprises more than 100 independent fellowships. Join the growing number of Rotarians who are sharing their favourite activities and professional interests through organized recreational, vocational, and health/medical-related groups within Rotary.

 

Visit the special Rotary Fellowships website for comprehensive information about the range of both recreational and vocational fellowships.

 

The RI Fellowships Committee now issues a quarterly newsletter covering worldwide fellowship activities.  The latest edition of this newsltter is available via the following link:  The Fellowship Advancer - September 2008

 

From Amateur Radio to Yachting, from Accountants to Travel Agents, Rotary Fellowships reflect the varied interests and occupations of Rotarians worldwide. Although objectives differ, all fellowships share the same philosophy and foundation. The fellowships are organized by Rotarians for Rotarians to develop new friendships and to advance opportunities for service.

 

Within District 9810, there are many Rotarians who are actively involved in the Fellowships Program. These are listed below. Please use the contact information listed for our local Co-ordinators to discover more about these interesting programs. They will have up to date information on both local and international activities.

 

Computer Users

The mission of the International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians is to promote and encourage the use of electronic communication to serve, share, and enjoy the fellowship and projects of Rotary. If you are a keen computer enthusiast and are interested in learning more, please check the website or contact: Ray Smith. Website: www.icufr.org

 

Cricket

Rotary’s Vocational and Recreational Fellowships cover many different areas of activity.  The Rotary Cricket Fellowship (IFCR) is one that is well established in a majority of cricket-playing countries and is starting to make inroads in many of the remaining ones. Formally established at the 1993 Melbourne RI Convention, its first members were Australia, England and India. 

 

World Festivals held at intervals at Fordingbridge, (England 1994), Chennai, (India 1999), Christchurch, (New Zealand 2001), the Hunter Valley of New South Wales in November, 2004 and most recently Colombo (Sri Lanka 2007) have been occasions on which the steadily growing number of Rotary cricketers have come together for fun and fellowship.  The Colombo Festival featured players from Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Pakistan.

 

National and local area meetings also occur at regular times providing an opportunity for players and cricket devotees to meet one another for fellowship and to join in combat. Touring is one of the joys of participation in this Fellowship.  Australian IFCR members have undertaken many tours over the past years, mainly to England, New Zealand, South Africa and India.

 

Until 2004 South Africa, West Indies and Pakistan were cricket countries where our Fellowship had no presence.  All that has changed now.  Early that year Australian Rotarians toured India (with a mixed Australia/Pakistan combination), South Africa and New Zealand.  Early 2007 saw the Fellowship spread to Fiji.

 

Charity Cricket Game - Sunday 7 December 2008
Calling all cricket enthusiasts! The International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians Australia (IFCR) has organised a Charity Cricket game for Sunday 7 December.  The game is being played at the Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground. This is in a delightful setting at Strath Creek, just over 1 hour north of Melbourne.

The cost is $60 per player and $30 for non-players and this covers morning and afternoon tea plus a wonderful lunch.

All Rotarians, partners and friends are welcome to attend this great family day.

The Fundraising activities on the day will benefit the Moria Kelly Children First Foundation.

To register for the day or for further details contact Graeme Amoore whose contact details are in the next paragraph.

 

District 9810 is not as well represented in the ranks of Australian IFCR members as many other districts and it would be most desirable to see an improvement in this situation.  Any Rotarian who is interested in cricket as a player or simply an enthusiast is welcome to contact the District 9810 IFCR organiser, Graeme Amoore, via the following email link Graeme Amoore or telephone 0418357812.   The  website at www.rotarycricket.org also provides information about the Fellowship.

 

Cycling

The International Fellowship of Cycling to Serve (IFC). This fellowship is open to Rotarians and Rotaractors. If you would like further information on this fellowship, please contact: Ron Brooks.

 

Fishing

The International Fellowship of Fishing Rotarians promotes friendship between Rotarians who enjoy recreational fishing. Further, it encourages social activities among its members and supports interaction between Rotarians and the youth of their respective communities so that young men and women may learn more about Rotary, sport fishing, and the value of protecting and conserving the fisheries of the world. If you are interested in finding out more about this Fellowship or fishing in our District, please contact: Alan Pullen

Visit the IFFR (Fishing) Website.

 

Flying

The International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians welcomes all Rotarians who share an interest in aviation. You do not have to be a current pilot, or even a pilot at all. Your interest in aviation and being a Rotarian is all it takes to be a member. If you would like to know more - please contact: Ern Dawes of the Rotary Club of Doncaster Ern Dawes Visit the IFFR (Flying) website

 

Golf

The International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians organise an annual World Golf Championship of Rotarians and also support activities organised by clubs in different countries. All within the scope of Rotarian friendship and a love of golf! District 9810 holds a Golf Day prior to the commencement of the District Conference. There will be a Golf Day held in Albury in conjunction with the District Conference in March 2008. Details will be available after the conference launch in October. If you would like further information on the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians or golf in District 9810 - please contact: Kevin Beaumont of the Rotary Club of Glen Waverley. Website link: www.golfing-rotarians.com

 

Motor Cycling

The International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians is a keen international fellowship. If you are a motor cyclist and a Rotarian - why not talk to our member who will be only to happy to provide you with further information: John Jarvis of the Rotary Club of Oakleigh. Website link: www.world.ifmr.org

 

Music

The mission of the International Fellowship of Rotary Musicians is to promote Rotary fellowship by encouraging clubs to sing, to organize musical activities for performance at all levels of Rotary functions, and to support community musical organization and school music programs. For further information contact Kevin Grigsbey of the Rotary Club of Forst Hill or visit the website:  www.ifrm.org

 

 

Skiing

Skiing is enjoyed worldwide by thousands of Rotarians and their families of all ages and abilities. What better and more enjoyable avenue to build new friendships and international understanding than to join your fellow Rotarians and sharpen your skills on the slopes of the world or see the world on cross-country skis! Not only will your physical fitness improve, but with a closer understanding of Rotary ideals your spirit will be enriched as well. If you would like to know more about the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians, please contact: Howard Farrow of the Rotary Club of Sandringham. Visit the ISFR website.

 

Travel & Hosting

The International Travel & Hosting Fellowship exists to promote and facilitate regional, national and international "connections" between its members. The ITHF "connections" are self-paced, subject to individual preferences and can coincide with business or pleasure travel. Membership in the ITHF implies a desire and intent to accommodate other ITHF visitors; however, such "connections" are always subject to the convenience of the hosts. There are several District 9810 Rotarians who are members of the ITHF. for further information contact Roger and Jenny Coburn or visit the ITHF website. 1111

 

Walking & Tramping

The International Fellowship of Walking / Tramping Rotarians has recently been established in our District. There are several Rotarians who are enjoying the benefits of this Fellowship with walks in areas around Melbourne. If you would like to take part, please contact Bob Lease.

 

Wine Appreciation

This fellowship is for those Rotarians who appreciate wines. The opportunity for Rotarians in District 9810 to join this fellowship and enjoy great times together would appear to be readily available with the Yarra Valley within our District. For more information, please contact Rob McPherson or check the website listed: Rob McPherson Visit the Wine Appreciation website.1111

 

Yachting

The International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians is a fellowship for mariners throughout the world. The website for the fellowship is under development - but feel free to check it regularly. If you would like more information - please contact Bill Chapman of the RC Moorleigh Bentleigh East Bill Chapman Visit the IYFR website.