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15
Nov
2022
Book Club meeting
Nov 15, 2022 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
RCPN Book Club
 
Calling book club members and those keen bibliophiles who want to come to book club in 2023.
 
We have a special event on Tuesday 15 November - usual meeting time 5.30 sharp drinks followed by dinner at the Wellington Club level 6.
 
Please bring a book to discuss recommended for summer holiday reading i.e. a book that is absorbing whilst imbibing on a good glass of wine..
 
Plus please bring along a Christmas wrapped good to read second hand book to swap with a member of the bookclub. Secret Santa with a book twist! 
16
Nov
2022
Linda Wellington

Journey to the Galapagos!

Nov 16, 2022
16
Nov
2022
Rotary Meeting 16 November 2022
Nov 16, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Our speaker this week is one of our own

Linda Wellington - Journey to the Galapagos

Come along and listen to Linda, it will be an enlightening talk.

Hope to see you all there.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

  • RSVP no later than Monday 14 November 5pm (best do it now). 
  • Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff with catering.
  • If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
  • If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
  • Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
  • If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
Reminders going forward:
  • 15 Nov - Book Club - registration sent - Philippa Bascand

  • 27 Nov - Peramublators walk the Escarpment - registration sent - Ross Buxton

  • 7 Dec - Club Xmas Dinner - registration sent - Philippa Bascand

If you have problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com

Kind regards

Louise 

23
Nov
2022
Rachel Baker and other Youth speakers

World Junior Orienteering/ Innovative Young Minds/ RYLA

Nov 23, 2022
23
Nov
2022
Rotary Meeting 23 November 2022
Nov 23, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Our speaker this week is 

Rachel Baker and Youth Leaders from IYM and RYLA

Rachel Baker has been a competitive gymnast and and competitor in the World Orienteering Championships. She has been in the top 3 placings in the Junior Orienteering Nationals, and was selected to represent NZ at the Junior (U21) World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) in Portugal in July. Prior to JWOC, Rachel and the other young NZ team members competed in the European Youth Orienteering Championships in Hungary from 2-4 July. 

We will also hear from Youth Leaders from Innovative Young Minds and RYLA, updating us about what is happening in these areas.

Hope to see you all there.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

  • RSVP no later than Monday 21 November 5pm (best do it now). 
  • Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff with catering.
  • If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
  • If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
  • Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
  • If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
Reminders going forward:
  • 27 Nov - Peramublators walk the Escarpment - registration sent - Ross Buxton

  • 7 Dec - Club Xmas Dinner - registration sent - Philippa Bascand

If you have problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com

Kind regards

Louise 

27
Nov
2022
Perambulators Walk The Escarpment
Nov 27, 2022 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

With summer on the way it must be time for a walk.

Where: Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki Escarpment Track.

Meet at Pukerua Bay Train Station.

When: Sunday 27 November 2022, leaving 10:00 am

What we are in for:  With Medium grade/effort, experience this stunning walk with its rewarding views. There are some extended ascending flights of steps (required to get said view), and the track is narrow in places with steep drop-offs (required to promote adrenalin). A rough section of track leads walkers on a brief but steep bypass up and beyond a section of the original track which is being repaired. A rope helps walkers over this section.

Probably one to bypass if vertigo is an issue. Please call Ross (021 467737) if doubt exists.

Weather permitting we will set off from Pukerua Bay Railway Station at 10.00 am - there is a scheduled train departing WLG at 0914 getting to Pukerua Bay at 0950 though check for alerts as these services can change at short notice.

Parking is available at Pukerua Bay Train Station if you choose to come by car.

We will enjoy one of the cafes at Paekakariki before returning to Pukerua Bay by train (which depart every 30 mins).

RSVP no later than Friday night 25 November 2022

If coming please include your mobile number with the registration.

Also please put next of kin/phone a friend name and contact number in the comments box. We need this in the unlikely event of an incident arising.

Ensure you are prepared for changes in the weather so rain jacket and warm layers are essential. Bring water as there is none on the track.

Check out the links below for more information on the track and some of its history:

Note that dogs are NOT allowed on this track.

https://www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/guides/escarpment-track-a-slice-of-stunning-windswept-coastline/

https://www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/trails/escarpment-track/

 

30
Nov
2022
Jonathon Hendry

Surviving as a professional theatre in NZ.

Nov 30, 2022
30
Nov
2022
Rotary Meeting 30 November 2022
Nov 30, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Our speaker this week is 

Jonathon Hendry from Bats Theatre

speaking on

Surviving as a professional theatre in New Zealand

Jonathon is Chief Executive and is driving a strategic refresh of BATS Theatre in Wellington. Recently he worked at Fortune Theatre as Artistic Director after nearly a decade and a half of leading actor training at UNITEC and Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School. Jonathon has employed a strong and diverse range of skills in a variety of contexts. These range from exploring marae based theatre in the early nineties, award winning stage work, playing characters on screen, building company environments, mentoring emerging artists, reviewing on radio and shaping development in advisory or governance roles. He’s relished the opportunity to keep learning while championing new voices and perspectives.

Hope to see you all there.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

  • RSVP no later than Monday 28 November 5pm (best do it now). 
  • Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff with catering.
  • If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
  • If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
  • Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
  • If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
Reminders going forward:
  • 27 Nov - Peramublators walk the Escarpment - registration sent - Ross Buxton - this weekend

  • 7 Dec - Club Xmas Dinner - registration sent - Philippa Bascand - Please pay by today Friday 25 November

If you have problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com

Kind regards

Louise 

07
Dec
2022
PNR Club Christmas Dinner
Dec 07, 2022 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
PNR Club Christmas Dinner
 
Wednesday 7 December from 6.30 pm at the Wellington Club
 
Register and Book it in your diary now! Dont forget to add partners :)
 
$75 per head - in reality only $48 as no breakfast meeting that morning - saving you $27!
 
More entertainment details to follow. 
 
Registrations close Monday 28 November 5pm - best do it now!!!
14
Dec
2022
Lisa Jones

Affordable Sports - providing access to sport for all

Dec 14, 2022
14
Dec
2022
Final Rotary Club meeting for year
Dec 14, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

It's finally here - our last meeting of the year - roll on 2023

Dear all

This week will be Bubbles and Strawberries and our final speaker...

Lisa Jones 

Chair of Affordable Sports for Greater Wellington

Five sports codes came together naming themselves Affordable Sports for Greater Wellington, and lobbied to reduce facility fees and demanding a review to lower the cost of playing sport in the region.

Campaign chair Lisa Jones will talk to us about how a large portion of players’ subscriptions currently go to council, more than in most other parts of the country. Her group believes that high costs affect participation in sport. 

 

Make this one a must attend meeting. 

Come along listen to what Lisa has to say, as I am sure this has an impact on your children or grandchildren 

and ...

Wish all your friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Kind regards

Louise

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

  • RSVP no later than Monday 12 December 5pm (best do it now). 
  • Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff with catering.
  • If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
  • If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
  • Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
  • If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
Reminders going forward:
  • 18 Dec - Perambulators Xmas Walk and BBQ - David Shackleton - davidianshack@gmail.com
  • 18 Jan - Informal breakfast meeting - Prefab
  • 25 Jan - First meeting of year - Wellington Club
  • 19 Feb - Round the Bays - Volunteering - Anne Hare - anne.hare@craigsip.com

If you have problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com

18
Dec
2022
Perambulators Christmas Walk and BBQ
Dec 18, 2022 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Christmas Perambulators walk will return to the hills overlooking Karori again this year on Sunday, December 18th.

 Beginning on Homewood Ave, Karori, a moderate level walk into the bush will skirt the Karori Cemetery and enter the birdsong-filled Johnson Hill/Otari bush woodlands.   

In just over an hour, the trails lead us up a switchback to the pine forest above Otari Bush and back down past the cemetery to finish on lower Johnson Hill.   (A shorter version of this walk can be achieved by branching back around through the cemetery and up Karori Road to Homewood Ave.)

Walkers should be at 47 Homewood Ave ready for a 9:30am start.  Non walkers can assemble leisurely in the garden from 11 am.

Please RSVP to David Shackleton (davidianshack@gmail.com) and include in your email what you would like to contribute to the lunch.  As in past years we will begin a roster for food requirements so that we have a balanced menu for lunch. 

BYO Beverage

RSVP ASAP but no later than Friday 16 December

18
Jan
2023
Reminder - Informal First Breakfast of Year
Jan 18, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

REMINDER

Don't forget to register for our breakfast, by this

Sunday evening 5pm :)

 

HAPPY 2023

Hope it has been a great start to the year for everyone smiley

Our first event is an informal breakfast at PreFab Cafe, Te Aro.

To assist the staff with catering they have asked that we preorder. Here is a link to the menu https://www.pre-fab.co.nz/our-menu

When you register, please add your breakfast choice into the comments box.

Guests are welcome. Don't forget to add their breakfast choice when you register them wink

 

Registrations for this event will close early - 5pm Sunday 15 January to assist PreFab with catering

See you all there...

7am, Wednesday, 18 January 2023, PreFab, 14 Jesse Street, Te Aro, Wellington

 

24
Jan
2023
Book Club meeting
Jan 24, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

BOOK CLUB 2023

Happy New Year to all Rotary Book Club enthusiasts, hope 2023 is good to you and family.
 
 
First book club of the year: Tuesday 24th January 5.30 pm
 
Wellington Club level 6.
 
Theme is:  Your holiday reads - the best books of the summer season. 
 
Please register :)
 
Philippa Bascand 
25
Jan
2023
Breakfast Club Meeting
Jan 25, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

First Meeting of the Year at the Wellington Club

Dear all,

Our first official meeting of the year is almost here and its next Wednesday!!!!

Our speaker will be: John McDermott who will be speaking on "The Impact of Covid on the Economy".

John is the Executive Director of Motu Research which is an independent, public-good focused economics and policy research institute. Thhey help decision makers in Aotearoa grapple with complex social and environmental issues.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

  • RSVP no later than Monday 23 January 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
  • If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
  • Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
  • If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
  • Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
  • If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.

 

01
Feb
2023
Rotary Meeting 1 February 2023
Feb 01, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

First of February Meeting at the Wellington Club

Courtney Johnston

CEO Te Papa 

Dear all,

That's right it is February already. If you haven't started acting on your plans for this year you have already missed 8% of  the time available to implement them, but you still have 92% of the opportunities available to make them a success.

Our speaker this week will be: Courtenay Johnston, the yougest person to be appointed CEO of Te Papa. She has also managed the Petone Settler's Museum and the Dowse.

Please ensure you register early for this.

You can read more about Courtenay here https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/houses/300484178/courtney-johnston-ceo-of-te-papa-bought-her-home-for-the-washing-line

 

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

  • RSVP no later than Monday 30 January 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
  • If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
  • Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
  • If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
  • Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
  • If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
  • Check the bulletin to see if you have been rostered for a duty at the meeting.
08
Feb
2023
Rotary Meeting 8 February 2023
Feb 08, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

8 February Meeting at the Wellington Club

Club Forum

Have your say and help shape the future 

Dear all,

 

This week will be: Our Club Forum.

We will get to hear the results of last years survey, the Board's plan for the rest of the Rotary year and the strategies designed to maintain the vibrancy and diversity, that is Port Nicholson Rotary, well into the future. Come and participate in the discussion and contibute to the future of your club.

Please ensure you register early for this.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

  • RSVP no later than Monday 6 February 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
  • If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
  • Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
  • If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
  • Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
  • If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
  • Check the bulletin to see if you have been rostered for a duty at the meeting.
15
Feb
2023
Rotary Meeting 15 February 2023
Feb 15, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
22
Feb
2023
Rotary Meeting 22 February 2023
Feb 22, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
26
Feb
2023
Perambulators walk Patuna Chasm - FULL
Feb 26, 2023 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
At last weeks meeting I proposed the Perambulators do the Patuna Chasm walk next year.
 
This walk is on private property and goes through an amazing river chasm. The property is 20 minutes out of Martinborough and the walk takes 3 hours.  For a good part of the walk you are walking through the river.
 
Look at the link below for further details.
 
https://www.patunafarm.co.nz/#chasmwalks
 
The cost to do the walk is $42 per person and it needs to be booked well in advance.
 
I am proposing that we look at either Sunday 26 February or Sunday 12 March.  Currently there is availability on both dates for a group of 20 people.  The 26 February date would require a start time of 9.30am, however the 12 March date would allow a later starting time of 10.30am.
 
As bookings are required to be made online with payment in advance, I require a firm commitment from you if you want to go.
 
The first option for 26 February would require participants to leave Wellington no later than 7.30am to be ready to start the trip from Patuna Farm at 9.30am.  Google maps shows it as 97.7km from Wellington Railway Station with a travel time of 1 hour 31 minutes.
 
If you would like to join us in February please register yourself and any guests.  I will do the registrations with Patuna Farms in bulk.. Registration will commit you to payment of $42 per person and in the event of cancellation will be subject to the rules set out on the Patuna Chasm site.
 
If you cannot make 26 February and/or prefer 12 March please advise in the comments section.  If there is enough interest we may be able to organise another event.
 
As the current availability may change quickly I require responses no later than 7pm Wednesday 30 November.
01
Mar
2023
Rotary Meeting 1 March 2023
Mar 01, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
08
Mar
2023
Rotary Meeting 8 March 2023
Mar 08, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
15
Mar
2023
Rotary Meeting 15 March 2023
Mar 15, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
17
Mar
2023
Rotary District 9940 Conference
Mar 17, 2023 - Mar 19, 2023
On Friday evening there will be an informal St Patrick’s Day themed cocktail party with live entertainment, food and drinks from 6 – 8pm.
 
Saturday 18th will be a full day of fantastic Rotary and inspirational external speakers. Themes are peace, diversity and inclusion, women and children’s health, and biodiversity.
 
That evening there will be a gala formal, 3-course dinner, with entertainment and dancing, from 6 - 11pm on the theme of ‘Imagine!”
 
On Sunday 19 March there is an outdoor family fun day from 9am to 1pm, with free kids’ activities, mindfulness sessions and entertainment. It will be open to the general public, with a koha entry.
22
Mar
2023
Rotary Meeting 22 March 2023
Mar 22, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
29
Mar
2023
Rotary Meeting 29 March 2023
Mar 29, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
19
Apr
2023
Goal Setter Awards 2023 Presentation Breakfast
Apr 19, 2023 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Goal Setter Awards 2023 Presentation Breakfast

Wednesday 19 April
Guest speaker Peter Boshier
Chief Ombudsman for New Zealand
 
The presentation breakfast will be held on Wednesday 19th April at the Pipitea Marae and Function Centre on Thordon Quay. Peter Boshier will be the guest speaker and each of the recipients will speak briefly on their story.

Tickets are available from Richard for $70 each (or $700 for a table of 10).
Please email your request to Richard.Brodie@Xtra.co.nz and an invoice will be issued.
 
If you need further information please contact Richard or Jane.
25
Apr
2023
Perambulators Overnight Remutaka Forest Park
Apr 25, 2023 9:30 AM - Apr 26, 2023 3:00 PM

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