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We've been doing good things!
A group of Perambulators hit the Paparoa Track, in Paparoa National Park down south. The 55km track was created as a memorial for the 29 miners who lost lives in the Pike River Mine disaster.
Peter reports that: "We had a great trip despite the rain and wind. Met some very friendly people at the huts and saw some fabulous sites. Already planning the next trip."
~ Spring Series Speakers ~
Dr Richard Levy
27 October 2021
This week we are excited to welcome Dr Richard Levy, GNS Principal Scientist and Associate Professor at Victoria University to speak to the club about Climate Change and sea level rise in Wellington Harbour.
For the meeting at The Wellington Club at 7am on 27 October:
Desk -- Sue Opening Thought -- Peter W
Greeting -- David M Introduction -- Richard B
Buy the Box -- David B Thanking -- Dawn
Club Reporter -- Brent Parting Thought -- Bill
Please contact Brent to arrange a replacement if you are unable to complete your duty this week
Another Spring Speaker: Wednesday 3 November
Abbas Nazari
From Afghanistan to New Zealand
The heart rending story of a child “Tampa” refugee who grew up in Aotearoa and is now a Fulbight scholar, highlighting the plight and potential of Refugees everywhere.
When the Taliban were at the height of their power in 2001, Abbas Nazari's parents were faced with a choice: stay and face persecution in their homeland, Afghanistan, or seek security for their young children elsewhere.
Come along to hear more about Abbas and his extraordinary story …….bring along a friend or family member
Board Update
At the last Board meeting Mike was thanked for updating the club’s constitution, and for next taking on updating the club bylaws. For the charities to be supported at this year’s Auction, the results of club member’s charity choice from the club survey was discussed. The Mallaghan Institute and the Wellington Children's Hospital were the top two on average score, with the Mallaghan Institute being top based on number of first choices. With the Rotary District going to present the Children's Hospital with $400k, it was decided to support the Mallaghan Institute again this year, paired with a smaller charity that would find it harder to raise funds. The Project Committee are going to look into the Women’s Refuge/Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust as the possible paired charity. Other Board points were: increasing goal setter’s prizes to $4k; applying to the John Ilott Charitable Trust for a grant to support Virtuoso Strings; developing a district grant to support the Wellington Homeless Shelter; and creating an Almaner role to support club members.
Member Profile: Geoff Smith
Hello, I’m a Charter Member of the club and past president, currently serving on the Projects committee. I work at GNS (Geological and Nuclear Sciences) in Avalon as a Programme Manager managing a number of programmes and projects mainly dealing with the 3 major perils of Earthquake, Volcanoes and Tsunami. I have lived in Wellington since moving to NZ in 1982.
Left: Geoff revisiting the cricket ground where he had the honour of playing several times for his country
In case you missed it...
Tusha Penny: On Purpose and Privilege
Brenda Lazelle reports on Tusha's fantastic presentation last week in which she challenged us to consider – if you have a voice and privilege then you have a choice of how you use it.
On 13 October a bag was left behind at the Wellington Club after our meeting. The bag contained two bottles of wine (Bollinger) and a card.
It would be greatly appreciated if they could be returned to Tamaris ASAP.
Are you in?
Double Vision is our next Flashback Friday: 3pm till 7ish(?) on 12 November.
Come have a drink after work with your before work friends!
Donations for Wellington City Mission
On the last Wednesday of the month, we collect food and household supplies for the Wellington City Mission. Please being items to our meeting on 27th October to be delivered to the Mission.
The WCM currently needs ULF milk; milk powder; toiletries; laundry detergent; and cleaning products. Any tinned or packaged food items are gratefully received
From the President
New Zealand’s Rotary Centenary year: News item from New Zealand 100 years ago:
Waikato times, 20 October 1921: Rat destruction week. Attack on Rodents. Campaign in Hamilton.
A special week is to be devoted in Hamilton to the destruction of rats. This decision has been come to by the local Council, who will ask citizens generally to co-operate by trapping and poisoning. The Council is considering the question of providing free poison, and of utilizing as many borough employees and
vehicles as possible in its distribution on the day to be fixed. It is possible that a supply of poisoned raisins will be laid along all open drains, about rubbish tips, and along the river banks during rat destruction week.
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