You do not need to register formally to do this, but your attendance is still recognised.
At the Wellington Club, the usual guidelines apply.
Please wear your face mask, unless you are sitting at your table.
Disaster Relief for Ukraine
You CAN help, by making a donation.
Rotary International’s* Disaster Relief programme is actively assisting the people caught up in the appalling atrocities happening right now in Ukraine. The programme is providing relief to refugees and other victims of the crisis including items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing.
You can donate through the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson’s Charitable Trust.
Make your donation to bank account 03 0502 0407484 00, with your name and “Ukraine” as the reference.
All donations over $5 will get a tax receipt. Send your name and email contact address to Peter Whittington at syrahnz@gmail.com.
*Rotary International’s Foundation is a highly reputable Charity renowned for taking action, not just talking, and is extremely efficient in the management of the funds it collects for projects – over 90% of funds go to the projects.
This week's Speaker
Crystal Stewart
Wellington Prisoner's Aid
Prisoners Aid provides support to ex-offenders who need help with practical day-to-day issues. They assist with setting up bank accounts, accessing WINZ benefits, health appointments, identifying employment and volunteer opportunities and support with day to day activities, as well as a raft of other important areas prisoners and their whanau benefit from.
For the meeting at The Wellington Club at 7am on 23 March:
Desk -- Brent*** Opening Thought -- Tony H
Greeting -- Sue Introduction -- Edward
Buy the Box -- Bill Thanking -- John B
Club Reporter -- Brent*** Parting Thought -- Greg
*** Is rostered twice...what's the deal?!?!
Please contact Brent to arrange a replacement if you are unable to complete your duty this week
Notices
RCPN on Zoom
Click this link or the one at the top of this bulletin to join us online at 7am on Wednesday.
You may have had a call recently from a member of the club to see how you’re getting on. The establishment of a phone tree is a Welfare initiative, to check in with everyone during this wave of Covid. If you need any support, please don’t hesitate to ask. Our Club will be delighted to help any way we can.
RCPN Book Club
Club members interested in forming a book club are invited to meet for half an hour over coffee after the Club meeting on Wednesday to discuss setting one up. A few members have expressed interest in sharing conversations about books and what they are reading.
If this interests you but you are not attending meetings in person during covid, please let Philippa B or Linda W or David Barnes know. We can set up a zoom meeting to discuss how a book club might work.
MISSING HI VIS
While Neon is particularly fetching as we move into Autumn, would the culprit who has accidentally swiped our third hi-vis vest please return it?
Waitangi Markets
Please sign up to spend a couple of easy hours at the Waitangi Vegetable Market, directing cars and being a friendly face (before you buy your own veges, perhaps?).
ZOOM Support
Is anyone able to help out with ensuring our club is Zooming to the masses each week? Brent does an incredible job of this, but is not always able to attend our meetings. If you are able to help out with this on occassion, please let Brent or Hayley know.
It is a quick and easy role, and now that the club has two laptops, you don't even need to bring your own! Training is simple and your help will be hugely appreciated
Rotary coordination and funding support is saving young lives on the Kāpiti Coast. This is thanks to a fresh initiative, Lifting the Lid on Suicide, developed by the Rotary Clubs of Kāpiti, Waikanae, Levin and Mana Whenua.
I am the Executive Director of Freemasons New Zealand, which is a worldwide fraternity and charitable organisation with 5,500 members and approximately 200 Lodges across New Zealand. I am responsible for implementing their strategy, running the National Office and providing support to the freemasons charities, lodges and members. Recently we acquired a small lifestyle property in the Wairarapa and split my time between working in Wellington and pottering on the land.
From the President..
2022 D9940 Conference
It’s less than one month until our annual D9940 Conference. The District have put together a programme that both honours our traditions and brings a fresh perspective to Rotary in our district. Please register now and encourage others to come - Friday, 8 April pm through to Saturday 9th April am. To register – follow this link https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/Rotary2022
Conference Programme:
We’ve designed the programme so that it keeps participants safe and there is something for everyone – with sufficient breaks, opportunities to engage through two breakout sessions and have some fun. The speakers will be next-level great:
Ashley Bloomfield as our keynote speaker
Grant Robertson as our host for the Friday night cocktail party
Our own Rotarian Anand Satyanand in a fun event at the cocktail party
Our own John Prendergast on service
Inspiring outside speakers on membership, fellowship and diversity
Club Welfare Officers
David and Linda are available to provide any support needed to help members and their families who are unwell or are in distress.
Please feel free to contact them for a chat, or if you are needing help.
David Barnes: 0273544137, Linda Wellington: 021 512 489
Events, Meetings and Speakers we have to look forward to include:
Wednesday 30th March: Club Forum
Friday 1st April: Flashback Friday at Waitoa Victoria St - Register here
Friday 6th May: Flashback Friday at The Duke of Wellington
8 - 10 April: District 9940 Conference (See below)
Friday 30 September: Charity Auction
Predator Free Waterfront Trapping Schedule
Please text Fraser Ebbett (WCC) 021 765 694 when you arrive and leave the site.
Date
Trappers
12 Feb
Jeff Lee
Marc Rands
26 Feb
Eden Skipper
Brent Gerrard
19 Mar
Howard Tong
Jenny Flannaghan Tong
2 April
Steve Lawton
James & Twyla Moran
16 April
Ross Buxton
Rick Hughes
30 April
Peter Whittington
David Shackleton
14 May
Paula McKnight
Dennis Small
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
If you have feedback for the Editors, or content you would like included in the club bulletin, please send it to rcpnbulletin@gmail.com by midnight on Saturday to ensure its inclusion.
You may have had a call recently from a member of the club to see how you’re getting on. The establishment of a phone tree is a Welfare initiative, to check in with everyone during this wave of Covid. If you need any support, please don’t hesitate to ask. Our Club will be delighted to help any way we can. 
Rotary coordination and funding support is saving young lives on the Kāpiti Coast. This is thanks to a fresh initiative, Lifting the Lid on Suicide, developed by the Rotary Clubs of Kāpiti, Waikanae, Levin and Mana Whenua.
I am the Executive Director of Freemasons New Zealand, which is a worldwide fraternity and charitable organisation with 5,500 members and approximately 200 Lodges across New Zealand. I am responsible for implementing their strategy, running the National Office and providing support to the freemasons charities, lodges and members. Recently we acquired a small lifestyle property in the Wairarapa and split my time between working in Wellington and pottering on the land. 
