Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Bulletin
Wednesday 7 March, 2019
 
Want to Live Life a Little More? 
COME TO OUR CHARITY AUCTION, QUIZ and DINNER
Friday 3 May 2019 InterContinental Hotel, 6.30pm for 7.00pm
  President's Message

 

What a celebration we had on Thursday morning!

The Goal Setters Awards, one of our club’s keystone events, was a huge success with three inspiring awardees, a captivating guest speaker and a large group of 200 in attendance. 

My sincere thanks to Jane Paterson, Richard Brodie, the committee, sponsors and helpers for all that you did to help make the event so successful. Thank you also to our club members who sold tickets and tables. It was great to see so many Rotarians present and also to have other Rotary clubs represented.

Every year this event epitomizes why we have so much to feel proud about in being members of the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson!

This week we will hear from a young researcher who has been exploring the history of Rotary’s work in New Zealand. It will be interesting to hear his findings and perspective through a different lens.

Hope to see you there!

Bev

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Goal Setter Awards

(from left) Bev Wells, President of the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson, Adrian Orr, Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand who presented the awards, and awardees, Sean Ainsworth, Hineana Tihore, and (seated) Nathan Harris.

More Goal Setter Award Photos
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dementia Wellington Appeal 30 March

Our club will be supporting the Dementia Wellington Appeal on Saturday 30 March at the New World Chaffers supermarket. A roster of times between 9.00am and 5.30pm will be circulated soon.  Please let Bev know if you are available and preferred times, and she will add you to the roster before it’s circulated.

Caption Competition:
No entries last week so have another go everyone......
"What did Gillian say to Christopher?"
Entries to paula.mcknight@ppmck.co.nz

 

Caption Competition
Speakers
Mar 20, 2019 7:00 AM
Prisoners breach of Rights
Mar 27, 2019 7:00 AM
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Apr 03, 2019 7:00 AM
The story behind the Treaty
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Upcoming Events
Harbourside Market Car Parking
Mar 10, 2019 – Mar 17, 2019
 
Port Nicholson Rotary Board Meeting
1/2 Hood Street
Mar 18, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Port Nicholson Rotary Weekly Meeting 20 March 2019
The Wellington Club
Mar 20, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Port Nicholson Rotary Board Meeting
1/2 Hood Street
Apr 09, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Zealandia Working Bee
Apr 13, 2019
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Charity Auction, Quiz & Dinner
InterContinental Hotel
May 03, 2019
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 
Port Nicholson Rotary Board Meeting
1/2 Hood Street
May 14, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Martinborough Round the Vines 16 March 2019
 
This is a fun run or walk covering either 10km or 21 kms.  For those that are focused on fun, each of the drink stops (5 around the circuit) are themed and serve wines from the local vineyards along with the more traditional water.  
 
Below is the web site that has all of the required information:
 
 
The standard entry fee is $40 however if we register as teams of 4 we will be able to raise $5 per entrant for our own Club projects.  Last year we made a reasonably significant contribution to the purchase of an ERK. Peter will handle all of the entries, including initial payment, so you need to advise him urgently if you want to participate.  This can be as strenuous or not as you choose.
 
Following the completion of the fun run or walk we have been invited back to Linda and Craig Wellington's home at Morrison's Bush for a BBQ lunch.  
 
If you are interested in attending this event please advise Peter Whittington urgently as teams and entries are about to be completed. Email him if you are interested in participating - syrahnz@gmail.com.  
District Conference – Wanganui
17-19 May 2019
 
A great weekend opportunity for Club members in a beautiful city.  Register interest with joy@prosperity.co.nz  We will have a fabulous experience of it.
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Wellington Entertainment Books
 
Wonderful entertaining and dining experiences.  Available soon. 
$65 per book.
Please reserve your book with joy@prosperity.co.nz
Paraparaumu Rotary are organising a Golf Tournament on 14 March to raise funds for the Life Flight Trust. Click here for more information
These "Jokes" may or may not amuse you!?
Did you hear about the mathematician who is afraid of Negative Numbers?
 
He'll stop at nothing to avoid them!
 
And
 
What's the best thing about Switzerland?
 
I don't know, but the flag is a big plus!
 
Want to Live Life a Little More? 
COME TO OUR CHARITY AUCTION, QUIZ and DINNER
Friday 3 May 2019 InterContinental Hotel, 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Amazing Auction items - watch this space each week for examples 
of the exclusive prizes
5 Nights at the Prince Waikiki, Honolulu Hawaii including breakfast

3 Nights at the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket including breakfast

Visitors and prospective members always welcome.  We meet on Wednesdays for breakfast at 7am at the Wellington Club, Level 5, 88 The Terrace, Wellington