The theme for D9940 Conference 2019 was “Light My Fire”, and the feedback we’ve had has been of many Rotary fires being lit.
The conference began on Friday night with the normal welcomes and flag ceremony and then the highlight of the night the iconic Patea Māori Club. I don’t have enough words available to do their performance justice.
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If anyone was in two minds about going (or otherwise) to Wanganui last weekend for District Conference - I urge you to book early for next years conference in Lower Hutt with DGEJohn Mohi
The presentation from John highlights a conference that is going to be a ripper.!
DG Marion themed her conference last weekend around ‘Light my Fire’ and I was thinking maybe the presenters were going to be reformed arsonists. In short, we had speakers from both ends of the social and political spectrum.
DG Marion formally announced the selection of Mark Wheeler as our District Governor for 2021-22 at the Rotary Club of Wellington's lunchtime meeting today.
DG Marion Johnstone, DGE John Mohi and DGN Gillian Jones as well as several Past District Governors were present for the occasion. We wish Mark all the very best as he starts on his journey towards leading our District.
Howard Tong, John Mohi, Marion Johnstone, Bob Smith, Mark Wheeler, Anthony Scott, Gillian jones and MItchell Brown.
Hundreds of people turned out for the opening of the Marton Skate Park on Saturday 25 May. After years of dreaming and planning, The Rotary Club of Marton has helped to make the dream come true. Local Skater Roman Strong approached the Mayor some years ago and collected a large number of signatures to support a rebuild of the Skate Park. Pania and Ray Hemopo took up the challenge and prepared a detailed and comprehensive report to support an extension of the Skate Park. Pania approached the Rotary Club of Marton for help and with the injection of Rotarian Andrew Shand's enthusiasm and practical approach the project took off. Nearly $300,000.00 was raised by Rotary in a very short time.
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We are all aware that changes need to happen.
It is time to ask members:
What will be provided for and delivered are the most useful topics to support individuals and clubs to be able to achieve their goals.
PRI President Ron D Burton, Foundation Trustee, from Rotary News, Mar 2019
As I look back on all the things I have seen and the people I have met since becoming president of Rotary International last July, I am certain of this: Rotary’s capacity to transform lives for the better is unparalleled.
Our impact is far beyond anything I could have imagined when I first became a Rotarian. I think about the Rotarians I met in Pakistan, who partnered with Coca-Cola to improve sanitation in Karachi’s neighbourhoods while supporting polio eradication efforts.
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