Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Bulletin 19th October, 2016 (Oct 17, 2016)

The Rotary Club of
Port Nicholson

Bulletin 12 October, 2016

Mark Cassidy

Trust you all received the message this afternoon regards the earthquakes...hope you are all safe and well and have a better sleep tonight!

Weekly update...

I am not sure how everyone else spent their very wet Saturday but I took time to read through Rotary Downunder magazines, including some back copies. I have to admit it is not a publication that I read from cover to cover … a little too much of a focus on Australia. However I did find an interesting piece written by a contributor lamenting the apparent shift by Rotary International away from its roots as group of autonomous Service Clubs to a more centralised corporate image conscious organisation.

In the same edition their was an article on youth suicide and how prevalent it was on both sides of the ditch. Both articles did get me thinking about the importance of what we can do tackle difficult issues and the central role that it plays in defining our purpose as Rotarians. Through Rotary programmes we support young leaders, which is very important, however should we also be looking to do something for those who are struggling with bullying, mental issues and despair, where there appears to be no future and the only way out is to end it all. If anybody is interested in this important issue please contact me.

Thanks

Mark

Club speakers make impact!!

With the scheduled speaker presenting as a no show, three members of the club were quickly corralled into speaking about an important matter on their mind.

Can you help with transport?

We need help transporting a 90 year old Rotarian to a celebration for Victoria Legacy Club members in the Adam Art Gallery from 5.30 – 7.30 pm next Wednesday 26th October.

Speaker 12th Oct, 2016: David Allison - Angel HQ

Scottish-born David came to talk to us about Angel HQ, Wellington-based incorporated investment society (club) affiliated with the Angel Association of New Zealand.

Milton Rotary Tramping Club

The Club still has 140 places available for the 2017 summer season on a variety of trips as listed below. Come join those who have already booked, to have your own wonderful time in the amazing outdoors of Otago/Southland. Have a look at the website http://www.otagorotarytrusttramps.org.nz for more information and to book online.
NB The Central Otago Rail Trail has been added to the trip list.

Survey for Our Auction

Hi Folks

I have used survey monkey to create a very short survey for members to canvass their views on which charities we should support and any changes they would like to see in the format of the evening. Thanks to those who gave comments on the draft survey.

The Survey Monkey URL for the survey is

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BGSKH8Z

The survey is open it would be great to have the feedback from club members.

Many thanks to all. Hopefully by the time I arrive back in early November we will have a set of survey results to look at!

Cheers

Teresa

Blunt Umbrellas

Get your self a Rotary Blunt!!

Nov 23, 2016

David Cameron TBC

No...not the ex-British Prime Minister

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Christmas Party 2016

Mornington Golf Club

Dec 02, 2016
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM

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