Sunday was a fabulous trip from Paekakariki toTaihape and return on the historic steam train, raising funds for Polio. We stopped at various places along the way, picking up more passengers. We had more than 100 Rotarians plus also Steam Incorporated people enjoying this trip.
We were encouraged to bring along a picnic basket of goodies and many did. There was also a food car available. At Taihape the Taihape Rotarians had arranged some outings for us which was great.
Professor Michael Baker was on board the train and he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow by former District Governor Gillian Jones.
In all it was a great occasion, and hopefully one which will be able to be repeated. If you missed it this time, perhaps next time will be a great opportunity!
--Joy
~ This week's speaker ~
Cathy Knowsley
In 2014, Nic and Lucas – two 20 year-old guys in Brisbane, Australia built a free mobile laundry van to help people in their community doing it tough. They spread to New Zealand and now
provide people experiencing homelessness with access to free laundry services, warm showers and genuine, non-judgmental conversation, across New Zealand.
The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community. Meet Cathy from Orange Sky at our meeting this week.
Our famous waterfront piano is making its silver screen debut and you have an opportunity to do the same! Extras are needed on Monday 12/9 and Sunday 18/9. For times, locations and dress code, click here, Friends and family are welcome to join.
Walk with Tony!
Wellington Samaritans are holding a fun run/walk to raise funds and awareness of their helpline. The goal is to raise $15,000, as Samaritans receives no Government funding.Tony will be doing A MARATHON on 17 & 18 September. You can join him, or donate to the cause here
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2023
RYLA empowers 18-24 year olds to grow and harness their leadership potential.
The RYLA programme includes a range of presenters from local communities, cultural organisations, as well as business, civil and national leaders.
RLYA 2023 is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Kapiti and will be held at Forest Lakes, Otaki from 25 to 29th January 2023.
Port Nicholson is seeking suitable young leaders and potential leaders currently engaged in community activities to apply for the 2023 awards.
View www.ryla9940.co.nz for details and applications, which must be completed by 30/9.
Contact Darryl or Andre for assistance or guidance.
Breakfast costs
Please note the slight changes to breakfast costs at the Wellington Club moving forward.
All people having breakfast are charged at $26.00 (the current amount).
All attendees not having breakfast - strictly no eating but allowed coffee - are charged at $5.00
Do you smell bacon?
On October 27, we will be hosting the annual Bacon Butties for Polio stand at the Wellington Railway Station. We would love your help, either making butties, or encouraging donations from passers by. Anyone and everyone is welcome to support the cause.
Please put 15 minutes aside in the next two weeks to make yourself a cuppa, and share your thoughts on the highs and lows of our Rotary Club.
Please contact Hayley if you would prefer to complete the survey on paper, rather than online.
Rotary branded masks are back!
Lanaco’s longstanding relationship with Rotary continues - buy Special Edition BrezyTM Rotary Gold Masks (with ear straps) or
Rotary BrezyTM Masks (with head straps) and for every product purchased, Lanaco will donate to support Rotary's charitable projects.
Whether a monarchist or anarchist, no one can deny that the late HRH Queen Elizabeth II personified Rotary’s primary maxim of ‘Service above Self’. All of us have memories of the Queen, either of personal experiences, or favourite ones that have been seen one way or another. Her role-modelling for women and leadership have been powerful and enduring. Our deep sympathy goes to her family.
With one of our immediate focuses being on preventing Polio, thanks go to Joy and all those who participated in the train trip. For those who could not contribute in this way, the Bacon Butties event on 27 October is on the horizon.
Thank you Louise, for listing the upcoming activities of the Club. It is certainly impressive and helps in deciding where you wish to participate and interact. Comments on this and other facets of the Club can be made our survey.
At our next meeting, as has already been stated and outlined to us by DGE Wayne Gordon, we will be making the significant vote to approve the pilot to rationalise the structure and governance of Rotary within the New Zealand/Australia and Pacific Islands region. If you are unable to be at the Meeting, please e-mail me to lodge your vote. We are required to have 2/3rds majority of the Club in favour to register our approval of this.
Enjoy the week, which may even end up as ‘maskless’!
Rotary has served us well over the last hundred years.We're now looking to how we can create a sustainable future.
We need help to ensure that Rotary thrives in our region. It may be that the regionalisation pilot we have been invited to participate in is the answer being searched for.
DG-Elect Wayne Gordon spoke to the club on 31 August about this pilot. The video he presented, and a website for more info is in David Barnes' report.
Richie Hill from the Paper Street Tree company spoke to the club on 24 August about the need for collaboration between local councils, businesses and the community to get good solutions to issues like climate change.
Please text Fraser Ebbett (WCC) 021 765 694 when you arrive and leave the site.
Date
Trappers
3 Sep
Howard Tong
Jenny Flannaghan Tong
17 Sep
Brent Gerrard
Jeff Lee
1 Oct
Steve Lawton
Marc Rands
15 Oct
James Moran
Eden Skipper
29 Oct
Paula McKnight
Dennis Small
12 Nov
David Shackleton
Ross Buxton
26 Nov
Peter Whittington
Rick Hughes
As always, if the dates above do not suit you, please feel free to swap.
Thank you for your help with this important club project
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