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An update on our Lift the Lid project, supporting the Counselling support available at local colleges around the Wellington region.
David Shackleton reports.
Get your application in for Goal Setters 2023!
Again this year, we had applicants of a very high callibre apply for our Annual Goal Setters awards, and it was a tough decision for our panel to agree on the finalists!
We once again held a fantastic breakfast celebration at Parliament, with special guest Paula Tesoriero MNZM, Chief Executive Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
Luckily, applications are open again for next year's awards!
Click on the link below for details.
BATS is the space where people rising in the world of theatre can come though, the theatre’s executive director Jonathon Hendry told the club on 30 November.
John Bishop reports.
Our Club had the pleasure of hearing from four young people on 23 November, who we support in various ways - through Rotary Clubs Interact and Rotaract, as well as an individual sponsered to attend International Orienteering Competitions in July.
Hayley Burns reports.
On 17 November we had a very busy meeting, incorporating a range of guests from the three Wellington Charities our club have chosen to support with the proceeds of our annual charity auction, who each spoke briefly on the work they do, and how the money donated might be used to support their organisations to move forward, continuing to do fantastic work for women, children, and people with (currently) uncurable diseases.
Linda Wellington took us on a tour of the Galapagos Islands at our last meeting on 17 November. This was a boat trip which involved sailing around the significant islands in the group.
She intrigued and educated our club, holding our attention captive with her presentation.
David Barnes reports.
"Deploying drugs for new purposes holds great purpose. The scale of the opportunity for 'drug repurposing' is vast" - The Economist 2/3/19
"If you drain all the water from the Pacific Ocean, you'll realise all the lands are connected"
Dr Swee Tan spoke to the club on 2 November about The Gillies McIndoe Research Institute's ground-breaking research relating to strawberry birthmark, and the potentially enormous implications for the treatment of other tumours, including cancer.
You can support The GMRI's work by clicking here
Brenda Lazelle reports.
On 9 November, we had a member (re)induction, and a catch up on the thoughts and feelings of our club..
Enhancing the body’s natural immune system to fight diseases such as cancer, is one of the aims of research being conducted at the Malaghan Institute, Club members learned this week.
Dr Kjesten Wiig spoke to us on 26 October. John Bishop reports.
Our speakers frequently inspire us, and Dame Diana Crossan's talk on 21 September was no exception. Not only did she share her enthusiasm for the organisations she supports, but she left us with calls to action should we wish to answer them.
Brenda Lazelle reports
Cathy Knowsley is the Service leader for the Wellington contingent of Orange Sky. She spoke to the club on September 14 about who Orange Sky are, what they do, and the impact they make in our community.
John Bishop reports.
If you or anyone you know would like to support the work Orange Sky are doing in Wellington, you can volunteer your time here, or donate some money here.
In September, you can also sign up for the Sudsy Challenge - Commit to not changing your clothes for 3 days, to raise money for Orange Sky. Find more info here
