Events

This week our speaker is

Matt Barker

Wish for a Smile

Wish For A Smile is a charitable trust run by the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists (NZAO). It is a group of specialist orthodontists  who have provided free orthodontic treatment to more than 400 deserving young New Zealanders whose families would otherwise be unable to afford orthodontic care.

NB - please direct all correspondence to Peter Whittington from now until the end of August 

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 19 August 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)

WELLINGTON ON A PLATE -

THE WORLD OF WELLY WONKA

Lunch – Saturday 31^st August – 1.30 p.m. Beach Babylon, Oriental Parade

Come on a fantastical journey to the World of Welly Wonka – a nostalgic and whimsical nod to the Roald Dahl classic.  Beach Babylon’s bespoke food and drinks menu and Bill’s Candy Shop inspired décor will provide an unforgettable dining experience set in a world of creativity and pure imagination.  Wonka’s brilliance with exceptional Wellington produce and mixed in a little Babs’ magic!!!

Join us for a lovely leisurely lunch (pay on consumption) on the last day of Wellington on a Plate celebrations!!  1.30 p.m. onwards so time to mow the lawns first!!  Family, friends and children welcome.  Just over the road from the beach so you might want to pack your sandcastle making bucket as well!!

RSVP by end of day 28^th August .

Any questions contact Joy Durrant – joy@prosperity.co.nz or 021-620-557.

Our speaker this week is

Neil Thornton

Neils bio reads:

Neil Thornton is an award-winning comedian, MC, writer, and life-long teacher.

As a comedian, he cut his chops in the tough New York City comedy scene before moving to New Zealand with his husband in 2014. Since then, he's performed up and down New Zealand and all over the word, with sold-out shows in New York City, the Edinburgh Fringe, and Provincetown, not to mention everywhere from Auckland to Queenstown to bowling clubs in the middle of nowhere for confused sheep farmers. He's a regular at The Classic in Auckland, produces dozens of Wellington comedy shows, and appeared in the TV3 comedy special "After Hours."

He's also been a teacher for more than 30 years, teaching university-level Writing, Composition, Creative Fiction and Nonfiction, Technical Writing, and Managerial Communication. He was also a sought-after coach and instructor for high-stakes standardized testing in the US (SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT) developing an expertise in the science of learning and anxiety management.

In 2017 he founded the NZ Comedy School, helping a wonderfully diverse array of people find their unique voices through the art and craft of stand-up comedy. 

Neil's topic is, "Wellington's comedy school"

Have a great weekend

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 2 September 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)

Visit to Plimmerton Rotary Club

Tuesday 10 September 

In our 35th year it seems appropriate to rekindle our relationship with Plimmerton Rotary.  In past years we would pay return visits and it was thought a good idea by both Clubs to recommence this custom.  They have recently had a visit from our Club members encouraging them to join the 'Lifting the Lid;' programme. 

Our speaker this week is

Tracy Watkins

Have a great weekend.

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 9 September 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

Gavin Knight

Have a great weekend.

Lou

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 16 September 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)

Lets help raise some money for "Everybody Eats" as well as having a fun get together

As many of you will know we had Jack Rainey talk to us at the end of August. Jack is the manager of Everybody Eats which is a pay-as-you-can, 3 course restaurant made from rescued and repourposed food, situated at 60 Dixon Street Te Aro. 

Jack inspired many of us to get out and support them so we have decided to go on 13 October.

The plan is to meet at The Malthouse at 5.30 and then head up to Everybody Eats for dinner about 7pm - time for dining needs to be confirmed.

The Restaurant is open from Sunday to Wednesday each week and after a wee vote at the lastest Club breakfast, Sunday looked like the best day.

This event is open to members, partners, family and friends, so when you register dont forget to add they significant others. 

Once I know numbers I will let Jack know so he is ready for us  

Please can all registrations be in by 10 October 6pm so I can let them know.

Looking forward to this one :)

Louise

No meeting due to Grand Night Out Event in the evening

“A Grand Night Out”

A Cocktail Party, an Auction, a Mystery Dinner

Wednesday 23 October 2024, to begin at 5.30pm 

The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace

$100pp – make up a table of 8 people for $800 

Rotary xmas / end of year event 6 – 9pm at the Cable Top restaurant.