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Our Duties October Please note that these may differ from previous notifications
If you are going to be away please record your leave of absencehere
October 7 Simon Douglas
October 14 Radar Awards
October 21 Grand Night Out
October 28 Michael Nestmann
Desk
Simon Warburton
Jo Douglas
NO MEETING
Geoff Smith
Greeter
Lou Bray-Burns
Jane Paterson
Bill Day
Setup/pack up
Iona Sammons
Richard Brodie
Tamaris Livera
Kaikohau
Nick Duncan
Marc Rands
Rick Hughes
Opening thought
David Shackleton
Rob Whitney
Everard Aspell
Introduction
Rob Whitney
David Barnes
Howard Tong
Paula McKnight
Thanking
Bill Day
David Shackelton
Fiona Smith
Parting thought
Rick Hughes
Tony Herring
Nick Duncan
Reporter
Aparna Dubey
Charles Little
Jo Douglas
Photographer
Darryl Ross
Paula McKnight
Jeff Lee
Our guests this week are our first RADAR recipients at our..
2026 RADAR Awards Presentation Breakfast
The RADAR Award programme is designed to acknowledge an employee, irrespective of age or vocation, who, in the eyes of his or her employer, displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to his or her job.
Its purpose is to acknowledge excellence in the workplace and recognise individuals whose outstanding service and contributions often go under the radar and deserve public recognition. These RADAR Awards are part of the wider Rotary Club of Port Nicholson's Awards programme. This is the inaugural presentation of the awards. This Awards function will be dedicated to acknowledging the successful nominees.
President David
Dear Rotary friends,
I’m writing this after returning from helping at the Waitangi Market car park. For two weeks in a row, we’ve had a slot there, raising precious funds for Lifting the Lid and our other projects. My thanks to the team that consistently supports this initiative. Come rain or shine, it’s always enjoyable, and your commitment is greatly appreciated.
We’re now heading into a very busy and exciting time for our Club, with the Radar Awards next Wednesday, followed by our Grand Night Out the following Wednesday. (Please remember not to turn up for the breakfast meeting that day!) Thanks to Howard, David S and Steve for all their work on the Radar Awards, and to Paula and the Projects Team who have worked tirelessly on the Grand Night Out. Please make sure you have registered and paid for these events.
Applications for RYLA 2027 to be held in Masterton 14-18 January are now open for suitable candidates
RYLA is a four and a half day residential high energy programme for young leaders between 18-24 to develop and expand their leadership skills. RYLA brings together individuals to harness creativity, diversity, inspiration, energy, and leadership and to cultivate personal growth within themselves through harnessing their leadership potential. This programme has proven invaluable to many of today's community, local and national leaders.
The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson funds the full cost for at least two successful applicants. See- RCPN website- or District 9940 RYLA 2027
For information, advice and assistance, contact Darryl 029 8015515
The future looks good
Meetings, speakers and events coming up
14 October - RADAR awards
21 October (Wednesday evening) 2026 Grand Night Out - No breakfast meeting
28 October -Michael Nestmann Assisted Dying in NZ
4 November -Natalia Fareti International, domestic and regional initiatives supporting young Pacific change makers
18 November -Anna Fifield The Life and times of a journalist and foreign correspondent
25 November - Jim Dryburgh Policing in Berlin in the 80s
2 December - Asher Emanual - Author talk - The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand city
9 December - Heather Campbell Reflections on Nepal: Humanitarian response
16 December - Mumtaz Parker - Betting on a Hijabi
2027
21 April - Goal Setters Awards at Te Papa. Early notice for your diary entry
See a more detailed list of auction items at this link
The More Voices campaign is not to provide solutions but to stimulate conversation and discussions about national and local government decisions which seem to not be transparent or accountable.
District Liaison Brent Gerrard Lifting the Lid David Shackleton
Secretary Jo Douglas Membership Nicole Barker Projects Paula McKnight
Youth Tori Triegaardt
Past President Nicole Barker
President Elect Nick Duncan
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