Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Bulletin

Wednesday 28 October 2020

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President
Mike Selvadurai
 
“Together we make a Difference”
 
Kia ora
 
Regrettably, due to commitments in Auckland over
the weekend, I missed attending the Monte Carlo fun night. However I have no doubt that under the able stewardship and organisational skills of Rick, Darryl and the team the event was a success and a reasonable amount was raised to support the House
of Grace. Thank you to all of you who supported the event by attending and played a part in making the evening a truly enjoyable one.
 
District 9940 Governor Gillian Jones gave us an inspiring speech at our breakfast meeting on Wednesday 28th October, the contents of which are reported fuller elsewhere in this bulletin. Suffice to say at this juncture that Gillian’s objective for her term in office is to, inter alia, encourage and motivate all Rotary organisations in the District to promote the role Rotary plays in our respective communities and the world, adapt to the changing environment and create a thriving and growing membership.
 
All of this is consistent with Rotary’s action plan for the next five years which is to increase its impact, expand its reach, enhance participant engagement and increase its ability to adapt. The action plan has four priorities:
  1. Increase our Impact- Rotarians are people of action and effective problem solvers. Our mission is to seek out new ways to translate our expertise into making a difference
  2. Expand our Reach – Activate and inspire each other. We do this by building connections and opportunities with people to share our drive
  3. Enhance Participant Engagement- understanding the needs of others
  4. Increase our Ability to Adapt- being inventive, entrepreneurial and resilient. We do this by being true to ourselves and staying ahead of the changes we need to make.
When you read these words and reflect on what we, at Port Nic do, there is no doubt that we individually and collectively subscribe to these tenets and that’s why Gillian Jones sees us as a progressive and adaptive group of Rotarians. The challenge of course is to ensure that we sustain this mantra, which I am very confident we will.
 
On Wednesday, 4 November, we will distribute $10,000 to each of Malaghan Institute and the Children’s Hospital following the success of the raffle. Dr Nathaniel Dasyam, who was the recipient of the Ian Patterson Rotary scholarship in 2019, will receive the funds on behalf of the Malaghan institute and will also talk to us about the research work he is undertaking. I look forward to as many of you attending to help celebrate the occasion.
 
The following week, 11 November,  we have his worship, the mayor of Wellington, Andy Foster, speaking to us. Another occasion for members to attend the breakfast meeting in droves!
 
Kia Kaha – Stay Safe
 
Mike
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Speaker Report
 
Gillian Jones
District Governor 9940


 
Rotary has a proud history of community service but needs to be innovative and flexible to remain sustainable. That was the message from District Governor Gillian Jones who joined us at our breakfast meeting on 28 October. This was the 37th club she had visited in the district. Gillian, based in Greytown but a member of the Rotary Club of Wellington, said she was enjoying the DG role after a lifetime career
in education and that every club she visited was unique. 
 
Gillian drew on Rotary International President Holger Knaak's advice to Rotarians that all clubs need to think about where they want to be, their actions and goals, and the values they represented. This includes focusing on the values clubs bring to existing members as well as new members. Gillian challenged us to think about how a visitor joining us for the first time might see us. Do they see us as welcoming, hospitable and inclusive? Are there aspects that are off putting? Would a visitor see members that "look' like them or do they feel they would not fit in? Is it a club they would wish to return to? Clubs need to
cater to both older and newer members. 
 
Part of this includes thinking about our meeting formats, how often and when we meet and being
open to member feedback. Gillian referenced the thinking of Paul Harris who said that sometimes Rotary needs to be revolutionary and that now is the time to demonstrate such fervour. 
 
At the same we have much to celebrate with both the Rotary Clubs of Auckland and Wellington turning 100. This is being turned into a broader centennial celebration. Gillian reminded us that Rotary has been instrumental in the establishment of many ground breaking initiatives including: milk in schools; the Karatane Hospital in Wellington; tb eradication;
health camps and much more. If this has been our contribution to date, there is much more we can contribute in the future.
 
In the Covid era, Rotary has a role to help our economic and social recovery. This includes using our networks and resources to support community groups,such as the Citizens Advice Bureaux, whose facilities are under pressure, or helping Pasifika students return home. 
 
Gillian discussed some upcoming centennial projects including mana tangata, a history of Rotary. Clubs
will be encouraged to buy $450 boxes of books.
Other projects include a baton relay for polio and the Wellington Children's Hospital appeal. 
 
Gillian challenged all clubs to create their own centennial projects. What could be our legacy? 
 
Next year the District conference will be held in the Wairarapa in March 2021. The theme will be a "taste of the Wairarapa" and will centre around "future proofing our proud heritage". Club members will be asked to dress up based on clothing styles of the
year in which they were chartered. 
 
Club Reporter
David Barnes
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Casino Night - Monte Carlo Fun Night


......and what a fun night it was too. A very happy group of people who, together with some club members who bought tickets online, have raised around $5000 towards the target of $7000 for the House of Grace. 

Raffle 3:  Sun umbrella, 2 outdoor chairs and a selection of BBQ tools

This raffle for outdoor equipment wasn’t drawn on
the night as we ran out of time before the rugby game. We will be selling the remaining tickets at the club meeting on Wednesday. Tickets just $5 for this great prize package!

To enter the draw, you can either email bev.wells@xtra.co.nz with the number of tickets required and deposit the amount into our Charitable Trust account or purchase at our meeting on Wednesday. Be in to win this summer package!


Unfortunately the photographer for the night was so busy being a 'croupier' that photos were overlooked! However, the team on Sunday morning who put the Bridge Club back in order are seen here having a welcome cup of coffee afterwards!
 
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Interact Quiz Night 
Wellington College
October 29th 
 
About 200 students from Wellington College and Wellington Girls College along with five Rotaractors and two Rotarians participated in an exceptionally
run Quiz evening. The Interact Club was raising money for their international charity "Blue Dragon Children's Foundation". This is a charity that helps street kids, kids with disabilities and rescues kids
from slavery and human trafficking in Vietnam. The amount raised was not known when the Bulletin was sent out.
 
The Rotaract team joined by Gillian Robertson & Paula McKnight
 
A view across the crowded room
 
Members of the two schools' ukulele clubs
entertained the room. There were other items in between each of the quiz rounds
The food for sale (left) and some of the pizzas
bought for the supper (right)
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Speakers
Nov 04, 2020 7:00 AM
Presentation of funds raised
Nov 11, 2020 7:00 AM
Nov 18, 2020 7:00 AM
Nov 25, 2020 7:00 AM
Dec 02, 2020 7:00 AM
At the Heart of Things
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Weekly Meeting - Dr Nathaniel Dasyam
The Wellington Club
Nov 04, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Flashback Friday - Heyday Brewery and Bar
Heyday Bar and Brewery
Nov 06, 2020
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Rotary Weekly Meeting - His Worship The Mayor
The Wellington Club
Nov 11, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Zealandia Working Bee
Zealandia
Nov 14, 2020
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Meeting - Bill Chen,Taipei NZ Relations
The Wellington Club
Nov 18, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Movie night - Blithe Spirit, a Noel Coward classic
Penthouse Theatre
Nov 19, 2020
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 
Rotary Meeting - Ann Taylor, Doctors w/out Borders
The Wellington Club
Nov 25, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
View entire list
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Club Duties and Roster:         
NB: If you are rostered for duty and cannot make it, then please arrange for someone else to take your place and let Brent know at brent.gerrard@outlook.com or 021 725060 Txts are fine too!
 
Duties
4 November
 
Desk:  Alan Strawbridge
Greeter: Everard Aspell
Opening Thought
Warwick Bell
Buy the Box: Ross Buxton
Introduction
Lindsay Chitty
Thanking: Heather Lucas
Parting Thought:
Gillian Robertson
Reporter: David Barnes
 
See below for 4 wk Roster
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Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter for October 2020
 
Click here to view the newsletter
 
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Wellington City Mission Food bank Collection
 
 
A very satisfactory collection of goods for the City Mission was donated by members of the club.
 
Many thanks to all.
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Movie Night Fundraiser
 
Movie - Blithe Spirit
A Noel Coward classic, starring Dame Judi Dench  
Cinema - Penthouse, Brooklyn
Profits go to
House of Grace - A home for pregnant teens
Date Thursday 19 Nov 
Time - To be confirmed (hopefully about 6.30pm)
Cost - $25 (including ice cream) and payment will be through the Penthouse - link to be advised.
 
Lets see if we can fill all four theatres - bring family and tell
your friends
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Working Bee 
Saturday 9.30-Noon
14 November
More details coming up.....
 
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Funnies!
 
 
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The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; 
and to have the two as close together as possible.

- George Burns

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Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.

- Victor Borge

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I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.

- Groucho Marx

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Rotary Predator Free Waterfront Trapping Schedule
 
Kia ora Trappers

Please find the updated trappers schedule to take us through to the end of 2020. As always please swap if your allocated date doesn’t suit. Many thanks to all for helping out.
 
Week Ending (Sunday)
Volunteer 1
Volunteer 2
October 10/11
Howard Tong
Jenny Flannigan Tong
October 24/25
Steve Lawton
Peter Whittington
November 7/8
Brent Gerrard
Jeff Lee
November 21/22
David Shackleton
Marc Rands
December 5/6
Bill Day
Ross Buxton
December 19/20
Paula McKnight
Dennis Small

Please note: Sunday is used as the service day for the week, but feel free to negotiate an alternative day to suit with your Service Volunteer Partner. Text Fraser Ebbett (WCC) 021 765 694 when you arrive and leave the site.
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