The annual Australian Gnome Convention
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As you probably know, my Rotary Club (Lower Blue Mountains, NSW) has developed a very successful media awareness program based on the annual Australian Gnome Convention as part of the Glenbrook Australia Day Celebrations each year.
Well, a funny thing happened between drinks one year and a prominent Aussie boutique movie maker in one Murray Fahey decided to make a 'tongue in cheek' movie to capture the fun and spirit of the Gnome Convention and the innovative qualities of a well organised Rotary club.
Almost three years in the making, Gnomebrook - this very unique story one of Rotary's most successful media promotions - will premiere in Glenbrook, NSW, on November 6.
Glenbrook is of course the 'home' of The Australian Gnome Convention - the smart/crazy project of Lower Blue Mountains Rotary which draws crowds of eight to ten thousand people to Australia Day celebrations on Glenbrook Park each year.
Well, a funny thing happened between drinks one year and a prominent Aussie boutique movie maker in one Murray Fahey decided to make a 'tongue in cheek' movie to capture the fun and spirit of the Gnome Convention and the innovative qualities of a well organised Rotary club.
Almost three years in the making, Gnomebrook - this very unique story one of Rotary's most successful media promotions - will premiere in Glenbrook, NSW, on November 6.
Glenbrook is of course the 'home' of The Australian Gnome Convention - the smart/crazy project of Lower Blue Mountains Rotary which draws crowds of eight to ten thousand people to Australia Day celebrations on Glenbrook Park each year.
Rotary Clubs and Districts around Australia and New Zealand are welcome to 'cash in' on the generosity of Murray Fahey and his Conventry Films/Magic Box Entertainment organisations.
Murray and his company is making the movie available FREE OF CHARGE to clubs and Districts as a fund raiser for their own activities. The only charge will be $50 to $100 for secure return postage.
Clubs and Districts interested in staging such a fun night should contact John Knowles of Solid Lines Creative, who is the bookings manager for the film.
John's contact details are - 02 9787 4388 (office); 0413 631 549 (mobile); or email jknowles@ihug.com.au<mailto:jknowles@ihug.com.au>
This entertaining 'peek' at Rotary imagination and creativity is already creating plenty of interest and the movie will open at Roseville, the Cremorne Orpheum at Neutral Bay and Cootamundra to coincide with the Premiere at Glenbrook Cinema.
I will be very grateful if you can find space in your District Newsletter to promote the availability of the film as a fund raiser for your clubs,
Murray Fahey and his organisation are very reputable people and are great supporters of Rotary's ongoing service ethic.
Thank you in anticipation - and I do hope you are enjoying a wonderful year in your special leadership role.
Murray and his company is making the movie available FREE OF CHARGE to clubs and Districts as a fund raiser for their own activities. The only charge will be $50 to $100 for secure return postage.
Clubs and Districts interested in staging such a fun night should contact John Knowles of Solid Lines Creative, who is the bookings manager for the film.
John's contact details are - 02 9787 4388 (office); 0413 631 549 (mobile); or email jknowles@ihug.com.au<mailto:jknowles@ihug.com.au>
This entertaining 'peek' at Rotary imagination and creativity is already creating plenty of interest and the movie will open at Roseville, the Cremorne Orpheum at Neutral Bay and Cootamundra to coincide with the Premiere at Glenbrook Cinema.
I will be very grateful if you can find space in your District Newsletter to promote the availability of the film as a fund raiser for your clubs,
Murray Fahey and his organisation are very reputable people and are great supporters of Rotary's ongoing service ethic.
Thank you in anticipation - and I do hope you are enjoying a wonderful year in your special leadership role.