Events

22 November 2023

Our speaker this week is

John Allen

Chancellor Victoria University

John Allen is an experienced chief executive, having led New Zealand Post, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and most recently, the New Zealand Racing Board prior to his current position as Chief Executive Officer of Wellington NZ.

He serves on several boards and is the currently Chancellor Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington.

John's topic is " Challenges facing the University".

Regards

Louise

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 20 November 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

Rush Family Car and Motor Bike Collection Feilding  - Sunday 26 November 

“The Rush family collection has to be seen to be believed”

A couple of months ago I visited this collection of vehicles and memorabilia and was amazed at the items on exhibition.  There are some very important cars from N Z motorsport history as well as many others of great interest, and an incredible collection of books, photographs and other memorabilia. Terry Rush was one of the people instrumental in getting the Manfeild Racetrack built back in the 1970s.

https://nzv8.co.nz/2018-12-11-preserving-motorsport-history-the-rush-family-collection

We will take a leisurely drive to Feilding (approximately 2 hours from Wellington).   Proposal is to arrive at the Museum by 11.30am for talk and tour that will last about an hour to an hour an a half.

Tea and coffee will be provided by Terry and Joy Rush on arrival at the Museum.

We will then stop for lunch on the way back at a venue yet to be arranged but possibly the Woolshed Café on the Himitangi Straights. If anybody has any other suggestions let me know.

A great day out with friends and a chance to take that special vehicle for a bit of a drive, or an opportunity to admire someone else's.

Cost for the tour is $20 per person (including $5 to Club projects) payable to Peter Whittington on the day in cash.

Meet at the Tawa Countdown Supermarket carpark at 9am for a 9.15am start.  We may schedule other meeting points on the way depending on where people are joining from.

Come along for a great day out with your Rotary friends.  Family and friends are all welcome.  Don't forget to include any family and guests in the registration.

Here is the intended route including lunch at the Woolshed Cafe (happy to consider other options so let me have suggestions).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/z5WneqdiRbmc9FdY8

RSVP no later than 22 November 2023

The Lady Demands Satisfaction

By Arthur M Jolly 

"A fierce, feminist farce" 

Synopsis:

When a young maiden who has never touched a sword learns she must defend her inheritance in a duel, she struggles with a milksop suitor, a servant girl posing as a Prussian fencing master, the actual Prussian fencing master who believes he is there to marry her, a stodgy lord, and her domineering aunt – the finest blade anywhere - to save her house and lands.

If you are interested in going to see this play, please register below by Wednesday, November 15, 5pm and I will buy the tickets.

Ticket prices:

• 2 for $30 or
• Senior $20 or
• Waged $30

When I know how many people are going, I will buy as many 2 for $30 as needed and people can put the money into my bank account.

6 December 2023

Our speaker this week is

Stephen Turnock

Director of DCM (Downtown Community Ministry)

DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) is the leading social service in Wellington working with people who are experiencing homelessness – in particular, those who are rough sleeping or without shelter.

Their mission is to provide mana-enhancing services to empower these whānau to reach their housing and social aspirations.

Stephen's topic is "Te rahi o DCM - Supporting the housing and social aspirations of Wellingtons most vulnerable".

Regards

Louise

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 4 December 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

PORT NICHOLSON XMAS FUNCTION!!!!

Register now!

Get ready for a fun afternoon playing a few rounds of Croquet and sharing a light supper.

Further details to come.

Some food will be provided supplemented by shared plates from members. There will be a charge per person of approx $40 a head to cover hiring costs - we will confirm once we know how many can come.

Register now and pop the date in your diary

Don't forget to register your partner or spouse

Registrations close 26 November 7pm

13 December 2023

Our speaker this week is

Dame Kerry Prendergast

Former Mayor of Wellington

This will be our final meeting for 2023.

Come along and listen to Dame Kerry whose topic is, "Challenges in the Boardroom."

We will start with strawberries and bubbles to celebrate the festive season, have space for a chat with our friends in the Club, eat our final delicious breakfast and listen to this interesting speaker.

See you there :)

Regards

Louise

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 11 December 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

REMINDER

Perambulators Xmas Walk and BBQ lunch Sunday 17 December

The deadline to register is tomorrow for those who are intending to come and haven't already registered.

Our annual Christmas Perambulators BBQ and walk on Sunday 17th of December.

As in previous years the Shackleton's will be organising two walks:

• David will lead the gentler hike which normally takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
• The second, the tougher one, will be led by Sheryn and will take about an hour and half. Both will traverse the wilds of Karori and surrounding hillside. 

We plan to meet at the Shackleton house at 9am for a 9.30am start.

The address is:

47 Homewood Ave

Karori

Tel: 04 476 6129 Or 021 654 738

David will provide directions for those who aren’t familiar with the area. If you just want to join us for the BBQ we will start about 11am.

At the end of the walk we will gather in the garden for the BBQ at around 11am. If the weather is inclement we will lunch inside.

Please bring a dish of your choice (starters/salads/desserts) to share and any meat of fish you would like to cook. Just let the Shackleton's know what you will be bringing so they can plan accordingly. They will supply beer, soft drinks, juice, coffee etc

Just as a heads up, they have 2 golden retrievers so if you have any allergies to pets just let David know in the comments.

When you RSVP please outline the following in the comments:

• what walk you would like to do, or if you just want to join us for the BBQ 
• what dishes you will bring.
• if you have any allergies to pets.

Please RSVP by Sunday 10 December 

Happy New Year everyone. 

Our first meeting for 2024 will be an informal get together at Caffe L'affare in College Street. Come along and catch up on the news and general gossip with your fellow Rotarians.

Click here for more information on Caffe L'affare, an institution in Wellington for many years. 

https://www.laffare.co.nz/contact-us/contact-wellington/cafe-wellington/

A copy of the breakfast menu can be found there also and is attached to this invite.

Please advise your food preference in the comments section of the reply so the kitchen is prepped and ready.

RSVP by Monday night, so we can advise numbers attending and food choices to the Cafe. I will be away so there will be only one chance for me to advise numbers and preferences on Tuesday morning.  Your cooperation with this deadline is appreciated.

This is a pay as you go event so please remember to pay before you leave or better still pay as you order.  The last person to leave doesn't want to pay for your breakfast.

Any questions contact myself or Heather

Our first formal meeting of 2024 - that is if you believe Port Nicholson ever has formal meetings.

To get us underway for the new year we have - at the Wellington Club;

Kirsten Kilmister

Community Development Manager

Nuku Ora

Kirsten will be talking to us about Supporting Sport & Recreation in Wellington.  What a fantastic topic to start the year off. 

Thanks to those who organise such a great line up of speakers every week. Thank you Heather and your team.

You might ask who are Nuku Ora - you will find out at the meeting (or have a sneak preview on their website https://www.nukuora.org.nz/about/our-new-name/)

RSVP no later than 6pm Monday 29 January - no excuses do it now

We had a fantastic informal gathering last week with 29 members enjoying great coffee and food at Caffe L'Affarre.

If you have serious dietary requirements remember to put the information in the comments box so we can advise the chef.

Look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.

Multi Day Hike to Nydia Bay Marlborough Sounds Friday 2 February to Sunday 4 February 2024

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/pelorus-and-kenepuru-sounds-area/things-to-do/tracks/nydia-track/

Bill and Sue Day volunteer as wardens at the DOC lodge at Nydia Bay every year.  We visited them in 2018 as part of a trip that included hiking in the Nelson Bay region. On that trip we walked in and out the same way so this time we are going to do the complete trip.

The first step is to get names together so we can book the lodge at Nydia Bay.  Bookings are already open and are likely to fill up fast.  Once we have the group confirmed we can consider the logistics of getting to and from.  I have been in contact with Pelorus Sounds Water Taxis who run a pick up service to and from the ends of the track.  Pick up could be either at Picton or Blenheim depending on whether we arrange to fly in or go by ferry. The van is limited to 11 people.

Suggestion would be to fly into Blenheim and get a shuttle (as above) to the start of the track at Duncan Bay (1.5 hours from Blenheim or 2 hours from Picton).  Walk to Nydia Lodge, approximately 6 hours according to DOC. This section is through “one of the most beautiful parts of the track with giant rimu, nikau, beech trees and tree ferns”. We would then stay at Nydia Bay lodge for 2 nights, exploring the surrounding area and Bill and Sue’s hospitality. Sunday we would walk out to Kaiuma Bay (Havelock end) approximately 4.5 hours.  We would get picked up by shuttle there and returned to Blenheim (or Picton).

There are several other options for transport e.g. hire a van and leave it at the track start or at Kaiuma Bay to be retrieved at the end.  We could arrange a water taxi, or perhaps Bill to ferry in the heavy food and drinks so you will only need to carry a light load. Before any of these options are considered we first need to have numbers to ensure we can book the Lodge.  Currently there are rooms available for the nights proposed but we will need to move quickly.

Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.  Numbers are limited by transport options and space at the lodge. I have been asked if non-walking partners could attend. That will be dependent on space at the lodge and the need to make separate arrangements to get to the lodge from the airport via water taxi.

The priority is to get names to book the lodge. 

If you are interested RSVP no later than Friday 29 September.  We will then book the lodge and all other logistics can be worked on over the coming months.

7 February 2024

Our speakers this week will be the

Nydia Bay Perambulators

featuring Philippa, David, Jo and Steve

For various reasons our planned speaker is unable to attend so the Nydia bay Perambulators are stepping into the breach (filling the void). You will be given an exclusive insight (think TV News channels' "exclusive to ....") into the comings and goings of a Perambulators' trip into the wild. Normally "what goes on tramp stays on tramp" but this time all will be revealed.

For those that don't know, a group of Port Nicholson Rotarians and partners are tramping the Nydia Bay Track over the weekend of 2nd to 4th February. The tramp is approximtely 6 hours to the Nydia Bay Lodge where they will be staying. Rotarian Bill Day is the volunteer warden for 2 weeks and this is his last weekend on the job.The tramp out will be approximately 4.5 hours before a short water taxi ride to Havelock and a shuttle back to the airport.

Regards

Peter

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 5 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

Our speaker this week will be

Aliya Danziesen

National Co-Ordinator Islamic Women's Council NZ

Being a woman and a Muslim in NZ - our experience

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 19 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.

Our speaker this week is

Rosie Goble

Walking the Appalachian Trail - 3200+ kilometres

The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles (3,540 km) between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, passing through 14 states.  A Perambulators challenge, if ever there was one.

In March we have a specific focus on youth for all our meetings. Bring along your guests to listen to Rosie talk about her amazing achievements.  

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 4 March 5pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

MEAN DOSES Brewery and Fillery

We are going to meet at the Mean Doses Taproom , Level 1, 66 Tory Street (above Mabel's) at 12 noon for our first Flashback Friday Long Lunch of the year, 

Interesting range of beers to try and standard bar type snacks that are delivered from Mabel's downstairs. Looks like lots of vegie and vegan options.

Check out their web site:

https://www.meandoses.co.nz/

RSVP no later than Wednesday 6 March 7pm

Our speakers this week are

a group of young people from

RYLA, IYM and Interact

The list of speakers we have for this meeting are:

• Lopa Minstry, IYM
• Chiarella Yap and Makaela Cheung, Science Forum
• Te Arahori Day, RYLA
• Plus 2 from Interact

Come and join us as we continue to support youth with this group of young people who will give us insights in their particular area.

Remember:

• Flashback Friday today at Mean Doses, Tory Street from 12pm
• Goal Setters - 11 April - contact Mike to secure your ticket

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 1 March 5pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Patuna Chasm Walk Sunday 17 March 2024 10:30am

“One of the best hidden places in the Wairarapa! Beautiful scenery and well worth the travel”

“Patuna Chasm is an Amazing Experience!

Fantastic hike with incredible scenery! This is not a hike for the faint of heart but is totally worth it. The first half (of the 2 - 2.5 hour walk) is through fields and forests along the side of the chasm and has great flowers and babbling rivers. The second half is up/down the river, in knee to mid-thigh deep water, so be sure you have good hiking shoes to wear. Amazing carved rock formations, eels and scenery. Highly recommended.”

We had attempted to do this walk back in February but Cyclone Gabrielle and the various storms that followed prevented that.

For more information click  https://www.patunafarm.co.nz/#chasmwalks

The cost is $45 per person. I will do the bulk booking, so the fee will be payable to me. I will advise you once the booking has been made.  There is a maximum of 28 persons on each trip.  Currently no-one else is booked on this date and time.

The website states 3 hours for the walk so we will have time for a late lunch somewhere afterwards.

Google Maps tells me it is a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Wellington Railway station.  We need to be at the Farm ready to go at 10:15 am at the latest.

You will need to have dry clothes with you in your car as you will get wet.

Please RSVP by Friday 29 September so I can book the trip.  The entrance fee is payable as soon as I have booked.

Other logistics can be worked out closer to the date.

Our speaker this week is

Brendan Ronald

Brendan works for the New Zealand Police in the Youth Aid section. Youth Aid manages Police services in relation to young people under 17 years through criminal offending or care and protection issues. It provides diversionary and prosecution services, coordination, advice and prevention programmes.

Brendan's topic is "Supporting Youth in Wellington". 

Another great speaker to follow our theme of supporting youth in NZ.

Dont forget... Goal Setters - 11 April - contact Mike to secure your ticket

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 18 March 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Our speaker this week is

Dr Kirsty Moore

Kirsty is a clinical psychologist who works for Active Psychological Services.

Her topic this week is "The impact of Lifting the Lid on youth at Onslow"

Dont forget... Goal Setters - 11 April - contact Mike to secure your ticket

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 25 March 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Our speaker this week is

Peter Cullen

Peter was born in Wellington and attended Victoria University where he completed a law degree. He was President of the Chamber of Commerce for a number of years and on the board of Business Central and Business New Zealand.

He recently retired from legal practice.  Peter is a keen swimmer and a part-time golfer. His other current activities including arranging the ever-popular Cullen Breakfasts, he is a member of the Rotary Club of Wellington, and is a committee member of Wellington Probus.

Peter will speak on "The Democracy Project", which is a Rotary initiated project for secondary schools.

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 1 April 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Special Guest Speaker - Right Hon. Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister 

Contact Mike Selvadurai for more information 

mselva5511@gmail.com

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 15 April 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Our speaker this week is

Brett Newell

Brett is a well known local wine consultant and merchant. Brett was the Managing Director of Eurowine at the time of the foundation of EuroVintage in 2010. He is a distinguished public speaker and broadcaster. He has been the Champagne presenter for 'Savour New Zealand' and the MC for Wellington's International Pinot Noir forum for three consecutive events. A member of Veuve Clicquot's exclusive 'Cercle Des Amis De La Veuve' and a one-time chief wine judge; Brett brings immense wine expertise and experience as well as considerable business acumen to his role.  

Brett will speak on "Wines of New Zealand."

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 22 April 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Our speaker this week is

Kaeden Watts

Kaeden is the principal advisor on climate change with the Wellington City Council. He has 6+ years’ experience in climate advocacy movements, campaigning and environmental consulting/advisory services at the grassroots level and government in New Zealand and overseas, as well as at the international-level through the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change and United Nations Human Rights working group. 

Kaeden will speak on, "Climate change activism from a Maori Perspective."

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 29 April 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Rotary Gardeners - let's get out there and make things happen!!

This time it's at Mark and Nonie Cassidy's house in Greytown. 

Looking forward to it already!!

Address and details to come.

Our speaker this week is

James Willcocks

James is the Project Director at Predator Free Wellington, a position he has held for the past 7 years. Prior to this he worked for the Department of Conservation.

He will be joined by Briony Ellis and Denise Church.

James will give us an update on Predator Free Wellington - successes and goals for 2024.

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 6 May 2024 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

Rotary Club of Port Nicholson

Circa Theatre Fundraiser – 10th May

Proceeds to Lifting the Lid

Dear all

Please see the attached flyer which has details of the upcoming Sir Roger Hall play fundraiser, at Circa Theatre.

All details are in the flyer. 

Registration details:

Please click the link below and provide the following details:

 Your name
 Your mobile
 No. of people in your party, including yourself at the top
 Breakdown of ticket prices
 Number going to Regal Chinese Restaurant
 

Payment to: RCPN Charitable Trust Account 03 0502 0407484 00

References: Circa RCW and your name

Please email Michaerla@MMDraper.com if you have any questions.

Our speaker this week is

Tony Heyward

Tony is the Regional Chair of Rotary Zone 8 Regionalisation project

The regionalisation group has been working on the future of Rotary and our regional structures. Zone 8 covers New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Tony is a past president of the Tawa Rotary Club and he took over from David Watt as District Club Vision Coordinator some years ago. Tony has held several top positions at national and internatinal level in Rotary. It will be good to hear what Tony has to tell us about the developments which have been happening and what the plans are for Rotary going forward.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 13 May 2024 6pm (best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive 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. If you cannot attend it is your responsibility to find a replacement and notify Nicole (nicole.barker@xtra.co.nz)

FLASHBACK FRIDAY REMINDER

A leisurely lunch with friends  at...

THE TASTING ROOM

Dear fellow Rotarians

Flashback Friday is this week and will be at The Tasting Room - at the top of Courtneay Place (they have a nice range of beer and wine and other yummy drinkables) .

Date: 17 May 2024

Time: 12pm til 2pm ish

Come along with friends and /or family and enjoy and lovely lunch together. If you havent, please register yourself and anyone else you want to bring by 16 May, 9am and I can let them know how many we have coming so they are prepared. If you are still unsure, but find yourself free, please come and join us on Friday.

Any queries please get in contact with me: lbrayburns@gmail.com and Ill do my best to help.

Lou