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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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."
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.
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 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.