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Oct 16, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week is Dr Philippa Smales Director Stakeholder Engagement VSA
Philippa is an international development professional whose strengths include staff management, policy and research skills. She joined Volunteer Service Abroard in June 2022.
Her topic is " Voluntary service in the Pacific."
Lou
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Oct 23, 2024 5:30 PM
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Oct 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Perambulators Governor Grey's Track Sunday 27 October 2024 10am
We will explore a new track (to me) that starts at the bottom of Kelson and ends half way up Hill Road Belmont. The track can be narrow, a little slippery in places and you will get wet feet. There are 3 streams to cross and their depth is totally dependent on how much rain we get in the week leading up to the walk. There is some lovely bush, interesting views and it loops back down to the cars. Meet at Belmont School Car Park, turn right off SH2 at Kelson and before crossing Kennedy Good Bridge turn immediately right again. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZKdjri12qWhHLZGr9 Be there ready to start walking at 10am. I will decide where we go for coffee depending on numbers attending (and yes I know it is Labour Weekend). I expect the walk to be about 2 hours long. Please RSVP no later than 6pm Friday 25 October.
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Oct 30, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week is Dr Pushpa Wood Director at Financial Education and Research Centre (Fin-Ed Centre), Massey University
Dr Pushpa Wood has a long history of financial literacy advocacy. She was previously the Education Manager at the Commission for Financial Capability and has worked in financial literacy across the school, tertiary, and industry sectors. She was a member of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority’s project advisory group reviewing financial literacy unit standards.
Her topic is " Financial literacy and ethnic communities."
Have a great long weekend - hopefully the weather is kind to us :) Lou
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Nov 06, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week is Allan Henry Actor
Allan Henry is a multitalented actor, stuntman, movement coach, and motion capture performer (MoCap) since 2006. Most recently, he is the man behind King Kong and the Cocaine Bear. He has worked on Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and other Sir Peter Jackson films, and on Stephen Spielberg’s The BFG in Canada, plus with Sir Richard Taylor and Weta Digital.
Currently he is adding to his skillset by learning more about cloud computing and web development. he sees that the world is changing and tech is at the forefront of that change, He aims to increase his value to his community and find ways to help however he can.
His topic is " The life of a MoCap artist."
Don't forget to register for the final Flashback Friday for the year - next Friday November 8, 12pm - Baylands Brewery Petone. an easy walk from the Petone railway station :)
See you at both :) Lou
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Nov 08, 2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our next Flashback Friday long lunch is at Bayland Brewery in Petone. Baylands have a full service bar with 30+ taps so we can sit down and enjoy a few beers, have a feed and even buy some beer to take away. Dont like beer? They have a big range of gins, premium spirits, wines and non alcohol drinks. Their Autum menu is quite varied and has Snacks, Tacos, Little Peeps, Burgers and Smashies on it. Check it out on their website https://baylands.beer/ Come along and bring friends and family. It is a short walk from Petone Station and will be another lovely way to relax and enjoy each others comany. Please register by 6pm Wednesday 6 November, remember to register your friends or family, so I can let them know numbers attending. See you there Lou
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Nov 13, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speakers this week are Rebecca Bangma and Fiona House of Grace
The House of Grace Trust was established in 2001 by Treena and Marcus van Rijssel. Their dream was to provide a safe haven for pregnant young women. A place where mums-to-be could find the love and support they need to learn life skills, manage pregnancy and prepare for parenting. This is a charity that Port Nicholson support.
Their topic is " House of Grace strategic direction"
Final Flashback Friday is today November 8, 12pm - Baylands Brewery Petone. an easy walk from the Petone railway station :)
See you at both :) Lou
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Nov 20, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Club Forum and AGM
This coming week is our Club Forum and AGM. This is a really important meeting for the Club so we can share ideas and look at the direction the Club is heading together. Jo will also have looked at the survey and be able to talk about any points of interest from that. Please make sure you register and come to this meeting. See you Wednesday Lou
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Nov 27, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week will be Clint Schoultz Chair Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust - Take 10
The Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust - Take 10, support tamariki by providing food in schools, kindy's, kohanga reo, to young people in the city on Friday and Saturday night, rangatahi after school and older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Clint is the Chair person of the Trust and coming from the hospitality industry, he believes in making a place better than you found it, especially when helping youth. Looking forward to hearing him speak and seeing you all on Wednesday, Lou
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Dec 04, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week will be Lafulafu V Ekenasio Chair Mafutaga Tagata Matutua PIPC Newtown
Our Mayor Tory Whanau writes on Lafulafu's APW Award citation in 2023: "Lafulafu is an unsung hero in the Wellington community. She is the longest serving Chairperson of the Mafutaga Tagata Matutua PIPC Newtown (Senior exercise group), an active senior leader at the Pacific Island Presbyterian Church in Newtown, a member of the Pasifika Community Patrol Group and has dedicated over 20 years of service as a volunteer.
Reminder: Text your ideas for the Buying the Box name change to David Barnes - 027354 4137 Heads Up: Next week 11 December is our last meeting. As we will be having wine and strawberries to celebrate the festive season, the cost for those having breakfast will be $30 and those not having breakfast will be $15. Lou
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Dec 08, 2024 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hi All, We have an oportunity to fulfil our gardeing obligation from the Gala Dinner this Sunday morning. I know it's short notice but I thought I'd reach out and see if we can help them as the request has come out for 'any assistance before Christmas'. It's the same morning as the Christmas Party so its also an opportunity to build an appetite for the later event! If you can help, would love to see you even if it's just for short time. Looking to start around 9.30am. Cheers, |
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Dec 08, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you haven't registered alreadyfor theRPCN Christmas Dinner make sure you do by 4 December Where: Cable Top Eatery When: Sunday, December 8 What time: 6pm What: Xmas set menu - 2 courses of $65 Plus special on bottles of wine - Sauvignon/Pinot Gris & Shiraz - for $42 each. (No BYO) PLEASE
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Dec 09, 2024 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The end of year meeting is
Monday 9 December at the Wellington Club
Dinner for 6 pm 6th Floor
The Book to bring along is one you would recommend to a friend for the holidays and why do you recommend it? It may be a new book or a favourite or one read this year.
Yes we are meeting the day after the Club Christmas function - so a week of wining and dining in store.
Please register by 6 December 9am so we can let the Club know numbers for catering
Philippa Bascand
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Dec 11, 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week will be David Howman Chair Board of Directors Athletes Integrity Unit (World Athletics)
David is a barrister with a strong background in both sport governance and sports management who for 13 years until June 2016 was Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Prior to this, he held a number of sports governance positions in New Zealand including Tennis New Zealand, Sport New Zealand Board, Chair of New Zealand Sports Drug Agency and as a member of the Olympic Executive Committee. As a lawyer, David has represented both governing bodies and athletes. He has argued for and defended clients before many tribunals including the Court of Arbitration for Sport. David topic is, "Sports integrity and fair play." This will be an excellent speaker to finish 2024. See you there. Lou
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Dec 15, 2024 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Christmas Perambulation and BBQ Lunch Sunday 15 December 9.15am at the Shackleton's Home 47 Homewood Avenue Karori
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Jan 22, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Join Your Fellow Rotarians for an Informal Breakfast at Cafe L'affare 7am Wednesday 22 January 2025
Welcome to 2025. I hope you have had a wonderful break with lots of fun and laughter with family and friends. Now it is time to come and join your Rotary friends for an informal breakfast at Cafe L'affare, 27 College Street, to swap stories of holiday fun, travels, dinners, shows attended and other summer time activities. It will be a big help if you could look at the menu, attached, and place your order in the comments section part of your RSVP. Please remember to pay for your food and drinks before leaving. NOTE your registration is required no later than 6pm Sunday 19 January. For 2025, registration for all weekly meetings will be required by the Sunday night prior to the meeting. This has been requested by the Wellington Club to allow them more planning time for our Wednesday breakfasts.
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Jan 29, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our Guest speaker this week is Susie Robertson CE Kaibosh Food Rescue needing rescue?
Susie has a passion for people and planet, so for her Kaibosh ticks both boxes with its mission of Zero Food Poverty and Zero Food Waste. Susie’s last role was as the Community Manager at Sustainability Trust, and prior to that working in the youth health and development sector in charities and government. She loves living in the Wellington suburb of Brooklyn with her whānau and their SPCA-rescue dog, Pepper. Susie is happiest taking time out in nature and can often be spotted picking up rubbish off the beach while her dog barks at the ocean. We are back at the Wellington Club this week for our first formal meeting of the year.
NOTE your registration is required no later than 6pm Sunday 26 January.
Duties for the meeting: Desk- 6.45am Brad Weekly Greeter Ross Buxton Kaikohau Nicole Barker Opening Thought Antony Zogg Introduction David Barnes Thanking Ryan Donovan Sharing Mike Selavdurai Parting Thought Hadleigh Petherick Club Reporter Brenda Lazelle If you are unable to perform your duty please get someone else to stand in for you and advise Nicole Barker (nicolebarker883@gmail.com) and President Jo (joanna.douglas1954@gmail.com) who the replacement is.
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Feb 05, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our Guest speaker this week is Greg Mitchell-Kouttab Pathway to Peace
Greg was a Rotary Foundation World Peace Fellow in 2003 - 2004 sponsored by Port Nicholson Rotary Club. He has subsequently worked in many roles including being Deputy Ambassador at the New Zealand Embassy in Cairo during his time with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He is currently working in the National Security Policy Directorate, part of the Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet. His Linked-in profile states that he is a 'policy and strategy professional in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, responsible for cross agency coordination of some of New Zealand's most complex issues". The Club will also be welcoming our DG Jocelyn Hogg, who is visiting us for this meeting. NOTE your registration is required no later than 6pm Sunday 2 February.
Duties for the meeting: Desk- 6.45am Everard Aspell Greeter Jeff Lee Kaikohau Heather Lucas Opening Thought Richard Brodie Introduction Geoff Smith Thanking Tony Robinson Sharing Steve Lawton Parting Thought Darryl Ross Club Reporter Julian Bateson If you are unable to perform your duty please get someone else to stand in for you and advise Nicole Barker (nicolebarker883@gmail.com) and President Jo (joanna.douglas1954@gmail.com) who the replacement is.
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Feb 12, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our Guest speaker this week is Greg Mitchell-Kouttab Pathway to Peace
Greg was unavailable last week so Nicholas Duncan stepped up and gave us an amusing and insightful commentary on his cultural (and other) experiences whilst in the US of A. This week it is time to hear from Greg. Greg was a Rotary Foundation World Peace Fellow in 2003 - 2004 sponsored by Port Nicholson Rotary Club. He has subsequently worked in many roles including being Deputy Ambassador at the New Zealand Embassy in Cairo during his time with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He is currently working in the National Security Policy Directorate, part of the Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet. His Linked-in profile states that he is a 'policy and strategy professional in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, responsible for cross agency coordination of some of New Zealand's most complex issues". NOTE your registration is required no later than 6pm Sunday 9 February.
Duties for the meeting: Desk- 6.45am Joy Durrant Greeter Lindsay Chitty Kaikohau Hayley Burns Opening Thought Dawn Sanders Introduction David Shackleton Thanking David Quinn Sharing Tony Herring Parting Thought Spencer Petherick Club Reporter Anne Hare If you are unable to perform your duty please get someone else to stand in for you and advise Nicole Barker (nicolebarker883@gmail.com) and President Jo (joanna.douglas1954@gmail.com) who the replacement is.
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Feb 26, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker for our business breakfast meeting on 26 February 2025 is Hon. Nicola Willis Minister of Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Deputy Leader of the National Party.
The Rotary Clubs of Port Nicholson and Karori, with sponsorship support from The Professionals Wellington City & Suburbs, warmly invite you to join us for breakfast at the Wellington Club on Wednesday 26 February at 7am. Nicola Willis became a List MP following Stephen Joyce’s departure from Parliament in 2018. She had previously worked as a senior adviser to Prime Minister John Key and in the corporate sector where she held senior management roles in dairy giant Fonterra. Nicola and her husband Duncan Small have four children and they live in Karori. Please register for yourself and any guests by Friday 14 February, with details of any dietary requirments, so that we can advise attendance information to the Wellington Club. Please note the early registration date. We hope you can join us for this event. Numbers are limited to 100 so guarantee your place by registering early. The function cost for this event is $27.50 including breakfast (this is different to our normal meeting as there will be no discount if you choose not to have breakfast). Members will be billed for both their registration and their guests at $27.50 per person. Non members please make payment to RCPN Account 03-0502-0132476-00 with your name and "Business Breakfast" as the reference. |
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Mar 05, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Kia Ora,
We would love for you to join us in celebrating the determination, resilience, and community-mindedness of our selected finalists on March 5th at Te Papa. Hurry! Ticket purchases must be made by 21 February. Please ensure payment for your ticket(s) is directed to the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson's charitable trust bank account: 03-0502-0407484-000, using your name and ‘Goalsetters’ in the reference field. Please then notify Mike that you are coming, by emailing him at mselva5511@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Mar 07, 2025 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mar 12, 2025 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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