Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Bulletin 2 September 2020 (Sep 06, 2020)

President

Mike Selvadurai

“Together we make a Difference”

Kia ora

It was an absolute delight to host Sir Anand Satyanand as our guest speaker and Lady Susan on 2 September and to hear him talk about ‘doing good in the world’ through the efforts of the Rotary Foundation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our members who turned up in record number and also to DG Gillian Jones, PDG’s, AG’s, members of other clubs and guests.

Priceless of course was to see Christopher Robertson’s face as he was called up to receive his fourth Sapphire Paul Harris pin and the District 9940’s inaugural Distinguished Service Award for his tireless and lengthy service to Rotary. We are all, as members of Rotary, better off that one amongst is recognized for distinguished service to Rotary and the community. Even better that the recipient is one of our very own club! A true inspiration to all of us. We salute you Christopher!

DG Gillian Jones with Christopher and Gillian

admiring the award.

All the past DGs whom Christopher has worked with over the years. (More photos below)

That leads me to what Aristotle wrote in 350BC:

‘What is the essence of life? To serve others and do good’

Service is a fundamental feature of Rotary and its motto of ‘service before self’ and mission to ‘do good in the world ‘are befitting adaptations of Aristotle’s ancient words even in the modern era. Doing good not only benefits others. It helps us as well. How, you may ask?

it helps those we serve in immeasurable ways
it builds better communities
social contact of helping others has positive effect on phycological wellbeing
it improves self confidence
it helps to counteract stress and anxiety
being helpful generates happiness
connects like-minded people and strengthens fellowship

Studies demonstrate that if we engage in a regular practice of kindness and gratitude, we carve out pathways within our brains that make us healthier and more emotionally stable

As Oscar Wilde said ‘the smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention’

Be proud to be a Rotarian/Rotaractor/Interactor!

Please mark in your diary - 7^th October our meeting (informal) will be at Leuven Bar

Stay safe

ngã mihi

Mike

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Guest Speaker Report

Sir Anand Satyanand

Sir Anand was our guest speaker and the title of his speech was “Doing good in the World” Sir Anand described himself as a longstanding foot soldier and Rotarian he is a member of the neighbouring Rotary Club of Wellington.

He talked about the history of the Port Nicholson club and that the name of our harbour has become Poneke – perhaps it is timely to change our club name to include the Te Reo.

He also acknowledged that this occasion is to honour a member of our club so he talked about the Rotary Foundation and its purpose as a non-profit corporation that supports Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace. It does this through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is funded solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share the vision of a better world.

The history of the fund involved a lumber and box making businessman, wonderfully named Arch Klumph establishing the endowment fund he is quoted as saying. “Carrying on, as we are, a miscellaneous community service, it seems eminently proper that we should accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world, in charitable, educational or other avenues of community progress, or such funds could be well used for extension work.” The fund started with $26.50 and is now worth $1 Billion and funds or had funded Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchanges, Rotary Peace Fellowships, Humanitarian Grants Programmes and Polio Plus.

The Foundation is Rotary’s own charity with seven focus areas:

Peace building and conflict prevention;
Disease prevention and treatment;
Water, sanitation and hygiene;
Maternal & Child Health;
Basic education and literacy;
Community economic development;
Supporting the environment

The challenge is that about 40% of all Rotarians globally make some kind of contribution, in our country, a much lower percentage contribute to the Foundation – that is both individuals and clubs. Port Nich or Poneke Club is a notable exception with an enviable record in this activity with a lot being achieved locally as well as overseas, for example supporting Peace scholars and Polio Plus. The latter has almost been eradicated worldwide except for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Sir Anand indicated that the global health issue of diabetes, will likely be the next project for the Rotary Foundation.

Sir Anand thanked the audience and hoped that he has stirred interest in the vital and continuing work for good that is undertaken by the Rotary Foundation.

Anne Hare

Club reporter

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Christopher Robertson - following on from President Mike's report.......
Christopher received a 4^th Saphire pin for his work through many years for District 9940. He was also awarded the “Distinguished Service Award” presented by DG Gillian Jones on behalf of the many past District Governors he has worked with over the years.

The presentation by DG Gillian Jones

Christopher is indicating who his successor is.....

Peter Whittington

Darryl Ross, Sir Anand & President Mike

Sir Anand, President Mike & Christopher enjoy coffee after the Rotary meeting.

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The Innovative Young Minds (IYM) Programme

The programme is designed to encourage young women to explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics and high-tech manufacturing.

It's a programme that that our club actively supports as part of our youth support goals. This year we jointly sponsored with IRANZ two on-line sessions to IYM. Karen Oldfield our speaker this week was one of the role-model young women who contributed to our sessions.

Covid-19 has brought new challenges to raising funds and organisations like IYM are not immune to it. The following message from IYM explains:

As you know, COVID 19 has had a big impact on funding opportunities but we are being innovative in our approach to this challenge.

We felt that it was some time for some FUN that would bring our faithful supporters together for a great night out but also, give us an opportunity to raise some money.

IYM, in partnership with Rotary Hutt City, have organised an IYM Quiz night. We have a professional quiz master, food platters, a cash bar and lots of free parking!

Thursday 24^th September 6 pm for a 6.30 pm start

20 teams of 8 @ $25.00 per person

Venue: Boulcott Farm Heritage Golf Club, 33 Military Road, Lower Hutt

This is a fantastic opportunity for our club to make up a table of 8 to pit its general knowledge against other clubs and have a fun time doing it!

Rob Whitney has kindly offered to organise a team or two if there is support. If you are interested in joining please contact him rsw703@gmail.com. See flyer below.

"Together we make a Difference”
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Sep 16, 2020 7:00 AM

AGM

Port Nicholson Rotary

Sep 23, 2020 7:00 AM

Shona Butterworth

Inner City Wellington - the issues

Sep 30, 2020 7:00 AM

Dr Barry Wards

Walking New Zealand

Oct 07, 2020 7:00 AM

Informal Breakfast Venue TBC

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Rotary Weekly Meeting AGM
The Wellington Club
Sep 16, 2020 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Flashback Friday - Beer and Burger
Fortune Favours Brew Bar
Sep 18, 2020 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Te Araroa Trail - Pukeatua Track
Tararuas - Otaki Forks to Waikanae
Sep 20, 2020 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Rotary Meeting - Inner City Wgtn The Issues
The Wellington Club
Sep 23, 2020 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Social Get Together - Wednesday Sept 23
Istana Malaysia
Sep 23, 2020 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

IYM Fun Rotary Quiz
Boulcott Farm Heritage Golf Club
Sep 24, 2020 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Rotary Meeting - Walking New Zealand
The Wellington Club
Sep 30, 2020 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Waterfront Clean-up & Show Case of Rotary
Frankitts Park
Oct 04, 2020 11:00 AM

Social Breakfast at Leuven Belgium Bar & Cafe
Leuven Belgium Bar and Cafe
Oct 07, 2020 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Martinborough Round the Vines Fun Run and Walk
Martinborough
Oct 17, 2020 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

9 September

Desk: David Quinn

Greeter: Alan Strawbridge

Opening Thought: Nicole Barker

Buy the Box: Anne Hare

Introduction: John Bishop

Thanking: Rick Hughes

Parting Thought: Tamaris Livera

Reporter: Brenda Lazelle

See below for 4 wk Roster

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A must read.....

The New Face of Rotary - an extraordinary story

An article from "The Detail", an RNZ programme

Click here to read

and listen

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Rotary - New Zealand World Community Service

To read the latest information and see brochures click the following links:
Website
Facebook

Brochure for Erks

Also see below for projects being offered to partner with in the Pacific and Africa

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Rotary - On The Move Newsletter for July 2020. This is always a valuable and interesting read. Click here

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Rotary - 4 Ways to engage members online: Click here

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2020 Celebrate Brighter Days Raffle

(instead of the annual Auction and Dinner)

All proceeds from the raffle will support the Malaghan Institute & the Wellington Children's Hospital

There are 1000 tickets and the tickets are $20 each. We will be asking each member to sell one book of 10 tickets.

There are 12 wonderful prizes and prizes for the person who sells the most tickets.

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Funnies!

This is worth a read....if you missed it last week

Medical experts were asked if it is time to ease the lockdown.
Allergists were in favor of scratching it, but...
Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.
Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but ...

Neurologists thought the government had a lot of nerve.
Obstetricians felt certain everyone was laboring under a misconception, while ...
Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted.
Many Pathologists yelled, “Over my dead body!” while Pediatricians said, “Oh, grow up!”
Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while Radiologists could see right through it.
Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing and Pharmacists claimed it would be a bitter pill to swallow.
Plastic Surgeons opined that this proposal would “put a whole new face on the matter."
Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea.
Anaesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and those lofty Cardiologists didn’t have the heart to say no.
In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up to the assholes.

Rotary Predator Free Waterfront Trapping Schedule

Kia ora Trappers

Please find the updated schedule to take John through to the beginning of October. As always please swap if your allocated date doesn’t suit.

Week Ending (Sunday)	Volunteer 1	Volunteer 2
Aug 2	Richard Brodie	Peter Whittington
Aug 9	Noel Winsloe	Bev Wells
Aug 16	Jeff Lee	Steve Lawton
Aug 23	Paula McKnight	Dennis Small
Aug 30	David Shackleton	Marc Rands
Sept 6	Steve Lawton Lead	Rotary Waterfront Clean-up
Sept 13	Peter Whittington	Bev Wells
Sept 20	Jenny Flannigan Tong	Howard Tong
Sept 27	Noel Winsloe	Bill Day
Oct 4	Brent Gerrard	John Mills

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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