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issue No 439

APRIL 2003

this month's cover

When the R.I. Convention is held in Brisbane, Queensland, from June 1 to 4 Rotarians and their partners will be able to see The Sunshine State basking in its winter glory. Queensland is a state of progress set in expanses of natural beauty such as the front page photograph of a beach near Cairns in the state’s north. June temperatures are around 21C in the daytime and around 11C at night, ideal for the many day trips available or longer jaunts. There’s a lot to see. 17

Photograph: Courtesy, Tourism Queensland.

in this Issue

Come into the garden and see how Rotary has grown	2
May Awareness Week chimes in with R.I.	10
Convention promotion
University of WA keen to make Rotaract club a success
Bhichai busy, but you never forget how on a bike	11
Why you should read your Rotary Down Under	14
Bombs make Bali links stronger	16
Brisbane R.I. Convention feature	17
St. Kilda gets RYPEN into 9980 action	23
PETS – Multi-District or single?	24
R.I. launching strategic plan with high hopes	26
Polio Eradication Funding Campaign	29
Small clubs in action	30

Regular columns

President's Message 3; Bob Aitken's 'from where I sit' 4; News Bulletin, 4; John Thorne Jottings, 5;Rotary at a Glance 5; Harley Tarrant's News from the R.I. South Pacific and Philippines;6; Mailbox 8; Rotarnet with Del Jeal, 27; What's On 28;In Your Garden 30; RI Board Decsions 31; Clubs in Action 32; Called to Higher Service 36; Paul Harris Fellows 36; The Rotary Foundations Trustee Decisions 37; Obituaries 37; Market Place 38; and 39; Smiles 40

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