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July 2017
Starting the Rotary Year
 
 
Stories
District Governor  Mitch's July Message
Go WILD about Rotary - Month ONE – Starting the Rotary Year
In reflecting on the year ahead our first goal is to ensure that we are organised and ready to start the new Rotary Year.
But first:  the year to Go Wild about Rotary was officially launched at Palmerston North Fire Station with over 180 Rotarians, partners and guests. To kick off the proceedings Emcee John Stevenson (AG Wairarapa) introduced the JorJaz dancers. A rousing upbeat choreographed rendition of Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” brought all to their feet with a standing ovation. District Governor Martin Garcia summarised an amazing year of “Rotary Serving Humanity”. In acknowledging the achievements of clubs and District Leaders DG Martin awarded a Presidential citation to the Taihape Club, Paul Harris Fellows were awarded to Bulletin Editor Adrienne Murray, Club Development & Membership Chair Deb Gimblett, Outgoing Foundation Chair Graeme Blick and Webmaster Richard Stephens. He also awarded Governor’s citations to outgoing District Secretary Carol Green, Public Image and Comms Chair Joanna Newlove and AG’s finishing their term - Trish Brown, Ric Hughes, Kevin Conroy, Nigel Ramsden and Christine Jones. The District Club Bulletin award went to the Rotary Club of Carterton Bully editor, John Stevenson.
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Calendar Events for July
RYE (Rotary Youth Exchange) inbound students arrive and returning inbound students depart.
Applications open for Rotary Club of Terrace End Memorial Education Trust
1
Start of new Rotary officers’ year of service
9
RANZSE Marae day and debrief for NZ students
15
Closing date for applications to J R McKenzie Trust
16
Club Development and Membership Workshop, Masterton Fire Station
23
Club Development and Membership Workshop, Stratford Fire Station
30
Rotary Learning and Information 101 Workshop, Tawa College
31
RANZSE club interviews completed
31
Applicants advised of outcome of District Grant applications
Message from President Ian Riseley
Dear fellow Rotarians,
For many years, one idea has stood at the heart of all our service: sustainability. Sustainable service means our work continues to have a positive impact long after Rotary’s direct involvement has ended. We don’t dig wells and walk away; we make sure communities can maintain and repair those wells. If we build a clinic, we make sure that clinic has a way to keep running without ongoing support from us.  
One way I’d like for you to contribute in our quest for sustainability is through my tree planting initiative. I ask that you have one tree planted for each member of your club sometime between now and Earth Day, 22 April 2018. 
The Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group is a great resource that can help you get started. Share your progress online by using #pledgetoplant.
I hope that the result of this effort will be far greater than the environmental benefit that those 1.2 million new trees will bring, which is itself most worthwhile. I believe the greater result will be a Rotary that recognizes our responsibility, not only to the people on our planet—but to the planet itself on which we all live and on which we all depend. 
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Rotary Foundation
End Polio Now Status
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that 17 children have been impacted by an outbreak of the vaccine-related virus.
Responding to the announcement, Chairman of RI’s Polio Plus Committee, RI Past Vice President Mike McGovern said it is important to remind Rotarians that the outbreak in Syria involves vaccine derived cases, not wild polio virus – and that such cases are not included in the official count which relates to the wild polio virus.
Official count for Wild Polio Virus now stands at six following one recent case in Pakistan.  In 2017 there have been four cases in Afghanistan and two in Pakistan.
The World Health Organisation and its PolioPlus partners are confident the situation in Syria is under control with planning underway to conduct two special rounds of immunisation in early July to target type 2 polio and immunise 328,000 children under the age of five.
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Rotahomes Truck Replacement Needed
Purpose:To provide a large truck for Koroipita Rotary Town (Koroipita) to enable the commencement of Stage 3 of the town’s community development plan.
This humanitarian project will enable the provision of housing for impoverished families and allow Koroipita to complete its community development plan of meeting an economic and community development need in Lautoka, Fiji.
Summary: 
The current truck needs urgent replacement to enable the commencement of stage 3 of the Community Development Plan.
A suitable replacement is unable to be sourced in Fiji and the expected cost to purchase near-new in NZ and ship to Fiji is approx. $50,000.
The truck will receive ongoing maintenance onsite with the expectation it will last for another 20+ years.
This proposal seeks financial support from Rotarians to make it happen.  
Four donation options for Rotahomes replacement vehicle via RNZWCS Ltd
Quote Activity No. 006, and name of Rotary club or individual (for charitable receipt purposes)
1. Internet Banking 03 1702 0192208 01
2. Paypal at www.rnzwcs.org
4. Cheque to RNZWCS Limited (Rotary New Zealand), PO Box 20309, Christchurch 8543
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Rotary Australia New Zealand Exchange
AUSTRALIA and New Zealand are well-known for their Trans-Tasman rivalry.
But, on this occasion, there’s no conflict.
In fact, it’s all quite amicable.
Muswellbrook youngsters Paddy and Fin McTaggart, along with Samantha Bell, all 15, are taking part in the Rotary Australia and New Zealand Student Exchange (RANZSE) program, joining teenagers from the Land of the Long White Cloud, Tristan Cherrill, 14, May Hodgkinson, 15, and Hamish Hawthorne, 15.
The Kiwi contingent arrived in Australia on April 1 and head home on Saturday, while the local trio now ventures across the ditch for a three-month sojourn.
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RAGES
Helping build the community and save the pigmy elephants.
Last week Deb Mair, a Director of RAGES and District 9940 Rotarian was interviewed for TV1 about the plight of the elephants
Listen to the interview hereThe link to the RAGES website is here
Fonterra have agreed to send one tonne of free milk powder to Sepilok to help feed the orphan Elephants being supported by RAGES.
 
Rotary Best Speakers Awards
The Rotary Best Speaker Awards for IHC Youth 2017 (hosted by Plimmerton Rotary)
The RBSA NZ Finals are over for another year.  This year the North Island team and their supporters flew to Christchurch where Lincoln Rotary in conjunction with Hohepa hosted the Finals at a special dinner on their regular Rotary night.  Wonderful, warm South Island welcome and hospitality.   There had been so much excitement building over the weeks since we held the North Island Finals.  Our two place getters from Whakatane, Michael Pulis and Jeremy McKenzie and their support team flew in from Rotorua.  Matthew Di Leva and his family flew from Wellington with my husband Rob and me.  
Last year’s winner, Katrina Sneath travelled on her own to Christchurch, enjoying her growing confidence and independence.  She was her charming self as she introduced the Awards, briefly explaining the positive impact the Awards have had on her life and then wishing this year’s finalists every success too. 
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News
How do I log into the Website??
Its under the For Rotarians menu called "How to get your login details". The link is
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Maori name sign of exciting times ahead for Rotarians
Murray Gillespie and Des Friedrich 
When it comes to the Taranaki landscape, historical Maori place names versus English versions can be a point of contention for many people in the region.
For the Rotary Club of New Plymouth embracing the new name of the Rotary Club of Ngamotu, Taranaki, is a positive step in the right direction.
"We needed to rethink how we operate and this is one of the steps in getting back in touch with the community," club president elect Des Fredrich said.  
The club had no members who identified as Maori, no connection with any marae, and no connection with any Maori organisations, he said.  
"To me if we want to be a genuine organisation that is involved with the community - it's the whole community." 
 
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Rotary Leader Magazine

Rotary Leader

Practical information to help club and district leaders achieve success. One of many newsletters you can sign up for from Rotary International

The list of others and how to sign up can be found here (don't forget to sign into  "My Rotary" on the RI website)

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Membership

MEMBERSHIP BEST PRACTICES

A  discussion group providing a forum for leaders at all levels to share best practices for recruiting, attracting, engaging, and retaining current and prospective members.

Join the group here

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Rotary Club of Dhulikhel
Dear Friends & Supporters,
Greeting from Rotary Club of Dhulikhel,
On the behalf of president Rtn.Pralhad Prasad and team , we will like to thank you for your support during Rotary Year 2016-17. Our new president Rtn.Kumar Thapa will also seek same sort of cooperation.  
Rotary club of Dhulikhel has celebrated its 20th charter day in 25th June. Every year Rotary Club of Dhulikhel does 80 projects from Himalayan Region to Terai Region .
With best Regard,
Rotary Club of Dhulikhel ,RID 3292
Dhulikhel,Nepal
Post Box:2731
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New Risk Management Manual
With thanks to Colin Alford, Allan Birrell; Stuart Birrell; Gary Dome; Stuart Batty; Richard Stephen for all the hard work in putting this new Risk Manual together.  The manual is a draft and the team do expect that  members will review the document and come back with comments to Colin Alford:   alford.c@xtra.co.nz] .
The document can be found in the documents section of the website.
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Up Coming Events
If you would like an event that your club is putting on advertised here and/or in the website please let me know  amconsultingnz@gmail.com
Please share what is happening with your club with your Rotary colleagues
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Monte Carlo Fun Night
Saturday  12th  August    - 6.30 for 7pm start
Wellington Bridge Club   17 Tinakori Rd  Thorndon
Raising funds for Rotary’s ongoing community housing project in Fiji
Featuring  - Under and Over (7s)  - Roulette –Blackjack (21 / Pontoon – Poker
 -   plus  Horse races –
Dress for the occasion or come as you are.
Raffles – Prizes - Cash Bar –  Supper
  • Two chances to win 5 day family package in Fiji
  • A weekend away in the Waiarapapa  including car and accommodation
  • A summer package lge. Chilly Bin,  canvas umbrella, outside chairs and more
Admission by pre-paid ticket  $30 donation  - including playing chips and supper
To secure tickets please contact Darryl   029 8015515   darrylross@clear.net.nz
Please pay online:    Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Charitable Trust
 03-0502-0407484-00     Reference your name and Fiji
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Blood Pressure Campaign
More information to come
Saturday 1 October 2017
 
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Upcoming Events
Advance Notice - 2nd National Membership Seminar
Jun 18, 2017 – Aug 31, 2017
 
RANZE Marae day and debrief for NZ students
Jul 09, 2017
 
Applications from Clubs for Science Forum CLOSE
Jul 15, 2017
 
Applications to JR McKEnzie Trust CLOSE
Jul 15, 2017
 
Club Development Membership Workshop
Masterton Fire Station
Jul 16, 2017
 
Club Development Membership Workshop
Stratford Fire Station
Jul 23, 2017
 
Rotary Leadership Institute - D9940 workshop July
Tawa College
Jul 30, 2017
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
 
RANZE applicants club interviews completed
Jul 31, 2017
 
Applicants advised of outcome for District Grants
Jul 31, 2017
 
Club Development Membership Workshop
Marton Fire Station
Aug 06, 2017
 
Bulletin Editor
Adrienne Murray