In the run up to the 2012 games, and to bring together all the games related infomation – a new section of the Rotary in London website has been established…
http://www.rotaryinlondon.org/index.php?c=c&page=cms&title=london-2012-olympics-and-paralympics
Rotarian hosts are needed as the Home Hosting website is now live. The Home Hosting programme gives Rotarians attending the 2012 Games the opportunity to stay with other Rotarians.
http://www.rotaryukhost2012.
Work for Purpose 2012 Rotary Olympic Games Project – names for multiple teams from your club are urgently wanted please….
There are 33 MONDAYS before the Olympic Games begin in July 2012 and the Rotary teams begin the project at the ATHLETES VILLAGE.
Attached are Questions and Answers and a leaflet for your information. The cut off date for NAMES ONLY for each team is 23rdDecember, 2011,
please nominate your family and friends and/or volunteer groups to make up as
many teams of 5 - from your club, complete the form and email it directly to [contact District Olympic Chairman for details]
EVERY MEMBER should know people that would love to experience the honour and the rarest of opportunities to involve themselves in this
Work for Purpose Project and to work within the inner sanctum of the Athletes Village…your family and friends will never forget this.
Just ask the question and gauge the reaction, if positive list the names, if not….then that is all we cannot do anymore…good luck
Regards,
John Panteli
Project Manager
2012 Athlete’s Village
Work For Purpose Project
Brochure Format – Work For Purpose Questions (3)
Rotary Workforce Listing and Schedule
The official signing of the ‘letter of Intent’ for Rotary Members to become involved in a major fundraising partnership with Spotless/Cleanevent for the 2012 Olympic Games, housekeeping services for the Athletes Village, will be signed officially on 9th November , 2011. From this date there will be a major campaign to forge a ‘one in a lifetime’ opportunity for all Rotarians to raise vital funding for their preferred charities by volunteering, family and friends services to form teams of 6 to perform housekeeping duties, all within the ‘inner sanctum’ of athlete living quarters of the Athletes Village Complex at Stratford Olympic Park. Please give consideration to this rare opportunity for your club to ‘fast track your year’s fundraising budget’ by being a part of this Olympics and Paralympics ‘Work for Purpose’ experience over the 40 day period in August- September 2012. The program rewards will be outstanding and is a ‘Win Win’ for all parties involved.
Closing date for registration of team members is 23rd December, 2011. Further Rotary news on nominating your teams for this extraordinary privilege and fundraising bonanza for Rotary, will be forthcoming. For more details; contact Rev Debbie Hodge
Subject to the diary I will come and speak at Club r District meetings.
Debbie, RIBI Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Good at getting stuff done? Excited about the Games and want to celebrate? Then we want you to be a London 2012 Local Leader.
The summer of 2012 will be extraordinary. Across the whole of the UK, millions of people will be part of the celebrations. And at the heart of every celebration will be the person who makes it happen. If that’s you, we want you to sign up and become a London 2012 Local Leader.
Being a Local Leader is pretty simple: you just need to have an idea of how you want to celebrate the Games and then get organising. You can create your own events or get involved with the some of the ideas communities across the UK have suggested to us: check them out below. We’ve also got some handy tips on how to plan your event. Get ready to celebrate in 2012 and help make the Games local!
Sign up now to be a London 2012 Local Leader and receive exclusive offers, ideas and planning packs as we get ever closer to the Games.
Applications for these roles will close at midnight on Monday 7 November.
If you need help with an application, you can join the LOCOG Volunteer team one day this week for a live phone chat from Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 November between 1-2pm for any queries. Just dial freephone 0800 917 1956 and enter the passcode 98070243 followed by #.
Young Games Makers…
LOCOG wants to make sure that Young Games Makers have a fantastic experience, and that they are well cared for throughout their volunteer journey. As a result, each team will need to have at least two team leaders, aged 18 by 1 January 2012.
Team leaders will apply for a role on behalf of the young volunteers, and will be responsible for them during selection events, training and the Games.
LOCOG is looking for leaders from recognised organisations such as youth or sports clubs and community and volunteering groups, such as Rotary, as well as Get Set Network schools and colleges to put forward these teams.
Eve Conway
RIBI OLYMPICS COMMITTEE
Why not put forward an interact group to volunteer at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games? When we won the bid to host the London 2012 Games, a promise was made to inspire more young people to choose sport. One of the ways to do this is through volunteering. On offer are more than 2,000 opportunities for 16-18 year olds to volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. LOCOG is looking for recognised organisations such as youth or sports clubs and community and volunteering groups like Rotary, as well as Get Set Network schools and colleges, to put forward over 250 teams of young volunteers to help fulfill vital roles and help make the Games happen.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young people to get involved in the greatest show on earth – while learning new skills, gaining experience and making new friends. Young Games Makers will be needed in the Technology department and across a number of sports, from Aquatics and Athletics to Taekwondo and Volleyball. Applications are open until midnight on 31 October 2011.
More information on the London 2012 website: http://www.london2012.com/get-
Please read all the information in this section before deciding whether to apply. The Have you got what it takes page is a good place to start.
Young Games Maker teams - LOCOG wants to make sure that Young Games Makers have a fantastic experience, and that they are well cared for throughout their volunteer journey. As a result, each role is for a team of young people, headed by a team leader who already works with them – like a teacher or youth leader. Team leaders will apply for a role on behalf of the young volunteers, and will be responsible for them during selection events, training and the Games.
Eve Conway-Ghazi
Most of you will have heard of the scheme – Work for Purpose- whereby the Olympic Athletes Village cleaners, CleanEvent, wish to engage Rotarians to organise a volunteer workforce in exchange for the value of the work undertaken being paid to the respective Rotary clubs for their charitable funds. I am pleased to let you know that the Rotarian who organised this for Rotary at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and now works for CleanEvent, will be present at the District Conference in the House of Magic to be able to tell you what Rotary gained from it and how you can get involved. His name is John Panteli and for 15 years he was a member of the Rotary Club of Albert Park,Melbourne, Australia, before moving to work in the UAE. One thing that he stresses, this does not mean that Rotarians will personally have to undertake cleaning. For the most part, they will be directing the team of volunteers.
Do take this opportunity to talk to John. If you cannot get to see him at conference, he would be delighted to visit your club and talk to you. Please contact me for further details.
Clive Amos, Chairman District Olympics Committee
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) has begun a search for adult volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. A chance for Rotarians to get involved! Deadline has been extended to 9th September, 2011. NB: Organisers say that not enough men have applied.
People can find more information and register their interest for this opportunity by completing the online application form www.london2012.com/
More information on Rotary and the 2012 Games in the September RIBI Olympic and Paralympic Games newsletter.
You can apply for tickets to the London 2012 Paralympic Games between 9 September 2011 and 30 September 2011.
Ticketing initiatives include Group Organiser tickets, allowing groups who apply for 20 tickets or up to 50 per session to receive additional tickets at no extra charge, and special day passes which will enable ticket holders to see a range of sports in the Olympic Park on that day on a general admission basis.
Tickets for spectators who will be under 16 or over 60 on 29 August 2012 will start from just £5, while a London Travelcard is included within the price of tickets for the day of the event. For more information, go to http://www.tickets.london2012.
Select your participants and order your tickets – and get set to enjoy a great day out!