Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Bulletin

Wednesday 29January, 2020

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President
David Shackleton
 
I am constantly surprised at the wealth of information to be found on the Rotary International website. The site covers all things Rotary from the location and meeting times of every club in the world to information about our history, the structure, educational courses etc. It is well worth visiting to learn more about Rotary and its global impact.
 
On the role of Rotary’s global impact, on January 22nd Rotary and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation renewed their longstanding partnership to end polio, announcing a joint commitment of up to $450 million to support the global eradication of polio. Rotary are committed to raising $50 million per year over the next three years, with every dollar to be matched with two additional dollars from the Gates Foundation. This expanded agreement will translate into up to $450 million for polio eradication activities.
 
On Thursday I met with Peter Scholten and Erin Daldry from the Capital Chatterers Toastmasters Club. Last week, I mentioned there were 8 Toastmasters Clubs in the Wellington area, when in fact there are between 25-30!...We have arranged a joint meeting between ourselves and the Capital Chatterers on April 1st so we can learn more of what each Club does. At the meeting on 1st of April, Peter and Erin will be presenting the objectives etc of Toastmasters and how we can benefit from the association, so it should be an excellent session.
 
Next week’s meeting on the 5th will an historic occasion as we induct 4 new members to the Club. We will look forward to seeing you all there for this special meeting.
 
Have a great weekend and go the Canes
 
David

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Duke of Edinburgh Awards - Wellington East Girls College
Teacher Sue Perry and Leonie King, past parent of Wellington East Girls College and volunteer Duke of Edinburgh Awards organiser , spoke to the members at breakfast on Wednesday about the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and in particular about the recent inclusion of special learning students in the program enabled by the support of the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson.
 
 
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Dr Morgan Williams -
New Year Honours
Here is an article featuring Dr Morgan Williams who was a member of our club for several years before moving to Nelson. Click here.
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Early notification that the annual Round the Vines run/walk will take place on Saturday 21 March 2020.  I have booked Keith's place in Martinborough for the weekend, so we will finish with a BBQ there after the event.  Thanks Keith for allowing us to recuperate at your place.  Either keep or start training over the festive break to ensure you are in peak physical condition for this event.  It is a lot of fun with both competitive and very social runners and walkers welcome. The drink stands around the course are all themed and serve a range of beverages that include "water".  More details in the New Year.
Peter Whittington
 
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Child Cancer and NZ Firefighters Calendar
Price $15 - see Tony Robinson
Funnies!!

Take the time to look at these gems of wisdom from good old Charles Schultz.............Wonderful

 
 
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Speakers
Feb 12, 2020 7:00 AM
New Zealand’s China: Past, present and future
Feb 19, 2020 7:00 AM
Feb 26, 2020 7:00 AM
Office of Film & Literature Classification
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Weekly Meeting 12 February
The Wellington Club
Feb 12, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Karori Rotary Business Breakfast - May Andy Foster
Karori Park Cafe
Feb 27, 2020
7:15 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Martinborough Round the Vines Fun Run and Walk
Mar 21, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Goal Setters Awards 2020
Mar 30, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
View entire list

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Club Support for Refugee Settlement in
Wellington

The Club is again looking to help the settlement of a refugee family arriving in Wellington, in co-ordination with the Anglican Cathedral, and our Interact Club. The Club would like to invite club members to help provide dry pantry items for the next refugee family of six.

We are provided with a list of 20 items to source for the refugee family's pantry pack. The next family will be arriving in February (with goods needed by 23 February), so if you would like to take part, let me know and I will allocate the items between those interested, and arrange to collect the items at the club meeting on 19 February, or at the meeting on 5th February.

Thank you.

Marc Rands

RCPN Community Service Team

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Daniel White at the Underground Markets 
18 January 2020
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Goalsetters Award Event to be held on Monday 30 March 2020
 
There has been an amazing response this year as there are over 50 applications. Shortlisting has taken place.
 
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Something to diary for 2020...…...
 
Our Charity Auction Dinner and Quiz will be held on Friday
1 May 2020
 
 Duties for first meeting next year - 29 Jan
 
Desk:     Nicole Barker
Greeter: Steve Lawton
Opening Thought:  Mark Cassidy
Happy Dollars:  Julian Bateson
Introduction: Rick Hughes        
Thanking: Kamini Hermon
Parting Thought: Linda Wellington
Club Reporter: Anne Hare
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Let's Join Those Dam Rotarians in India -
February 2020!
 
 
Click here for more details of this water project.
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PF Wellington Waterfront: Trap Servicing Schedule
The service days in last two weeks in January brought a total of 4 mice and one blackbird.
 
The current schedule will end this weekend with Brenda and Dave checking up on the rest of us......
 
All good
Trapper Paula
Week Ending (Sunday)
Volunteer 1
Volunteer 2
David Shackleton
 Peter Whittington
Jan 5
Steve Lawton
 Bev Wells
Jan 12
Howard Tong
Jenny Flannigan-Tong
Jan 19
Jeff Lee
Paula Smith 
Jan 26
Paula Smith
Dennis Small
Feb 2
Brenda Lazelle
Dave Lazelle
Programme Review