Conference Frequently Asked Questions

How and when is Registration available ?

Registrations are now open. The payment options open to you are explained on the Registration page.
We encourage all to register on line via this website. For those Rotarians who do not have on line access, the registration page can be downloaded from this website and printed by your club secretary
We are making Make An Impact - 2010 a waste wise event - with the aim to reduce the amount of waste material produced and used during the conference. By registering on line we are minimizing paper usage and the Impact on the environment
Registration includes options to pay and attend different days of the conference - however we encourage the best value option to attend and experience the Full Conference package
Breakfast on Sunday with an opportunity to talk candidly with RIPR PDG Lindsay McIntyre. It is an optional extra for all registrants. This session is of particular interest for all Rotarians that would like to discuss any issues that can and may effect Rotary moving forward.

How can a member of the public purchase a ticket to the public sessions?

Tickets for the general public shall be purchased thorugh Geelong Perfoming Arts Centre ( GPAC )
Tickets are now available online at www.gpac.org.au or by phone on 5225 1200
There shall be two sessions open for the public :
Session (1) Friday Night - to hear Christine Nixon
Session (2) Saturday Afternoon - to hear Tom Henderson and Peter Brown
Cost for each session shall be $22.60 included GST and Booking Fee.

Where can we park during the conference ?

Parking shall be available to registrants in the Deakin Waterfront Car Park . Enter from Smythe St which is opposite the entrance to Deakin University

Why should we attend?

Because the Future of Rotary is in Your Hands.

Catch up with Rotary friends, and make some new ones along the way

Be inspired by new ideas and the changing face of Rotary with sessions open to the public
Be inspired by great speakers
View what other clubs are doing and be inspired to implement new ideas into your club and community
Expand your knowledge of Rotary programs and services as you wander through the Exhibits in the Friendship Lounge and House of Friendship
Kick up your heels as Rotary Rocks !!
A fantastic social program – a chance to enjoy great food, music and great friends
Rest and relax amidst the beautiful and tranquil setting of the Geelong Waterfront
Get to know your club mates and sheep even better than before
Be challenged and Bring A Friend to the conference
Enjoy a coffee, a newpaper and fellowship in the Friendship Lounge
Stay an extra day or two to enjoy the many sights and activities of Geelong and surrounds
Sponsor a member of the public ( and potential new member ) to attend
Have your say on the direction of Rotary at the Make An Impact sessions

Where can we stay?

Visit the Geelong Otway Tourism website for venues near the Waterfront Campus

Where can we eat?

A restaurant guide is being developed with offers for rotarians attending Make An Impact - 2010. This shall include restaurants within walking distance to Deakin Waterfront and would be particularly good for Friday night prior to the start of Make An Impact - 2010.

Where is the Waterfront?

Eastern and Western Beach Road - Geelong

What can we do in Geelong and surrounds

Follow this link to the Geelong Otway Tourism website for information on the many activites in the Geelong Region