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DG Marion's Message
   
Kia Ora Ano
One of the highlights of our year as a Rotary district is our conference which is being held in Whanganui this coming weekend. It’s a chance for Rotarians from around the District to connect, enjoy some social time and be informed
 
This year’s conference theme ‘Light My Fire’ reflect my aim to inspire and enthuse Rotarians by presenting some concepts and personalities that will maybe suggest some opportunities or challenge our thinking a little. It is also a chance to celebrate some of our remarkable achievements and have some FUN! 
I look forward to welcoming you to Whanganui this weekend
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Sushil Gupta resigns as RI president-nominee

My Fellow Rotarians,

It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation as the president-nominee of Rotary International. While it was my dream to serve as your president, my health prevents me from giving my absolute best to you and the office of the president at this time. I believe Rotary deserves nothing less than that from those elected to represent this great organization of ours. I have made this difficult decision after much soul searching and conferring with my family. 

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2019 Council on Legislation Meeting
Chicago USA  -  14 - 17 April 2019 - PDG Graeme Blick, (CoL District Representative 2017 - 2020)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Every three years, representatives from each Rotary District meet at the Council on Legislation (CoL) in Chicago to review and vote on proposed changes to the legislation that governs Rotary.  They consider enactments, which change Rotary's governing documents such as the RI Bylaws and Constitution, and position statements by the RI Board.
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Whakatauki
Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu - Foster the pathway of knowledge for strength, independence and growth for future generations.
 
Maisy - 'A Relentless Activist'
The Plimmerton Club speaker, the last week of April,  was Maisy Bentley, a teenager until the previous week but with experience far beyond her years. Maisy is well-known to the club, having spoken at the Women’s Suffrage Celebration in 2017. She already has credentials as a relentless activist in the cause of women’s and young people’s rights, through her school and university years. She has worked with charities, NGOs, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the YWCA.
 
 
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An eventful Rotary meeting - Pride of Workmanship Award
On Monday,( 29/4 ) CEO Justine Tupara of JT Property Wash, was awarded Eastern Hutt Rotary's Pride of Workmanship Award, selected from a group of nominees at an eventful Rotary meeting.
Tupara has been a part of JT Property Wash for six years.  “Justine came at a time when the business was securing a number of major national contracts.” said her Managing Director, Ray Tomlinson. 
 
President Pat, Ray Tomlinson, Justine, Joe Tomlinson & PAG Jaye Howey 
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Dr. Graham Milne, OBE. A remarkable Rotarian.
AG Jaye Howey pays tribute to Dr Graham Milne. Aged 100, Dr. Milne passed away on 19th April 2019 at Golden Bay Community Health. Dr. Milne played a very significant role in the history of this club ( Rotary Club of Eastern Hutt).  In 1963, as a general practitioner in Naenae, he was in despair when he could not save the life of a young girl who died from an Asthma attack. He approached the Rotary club.  This approach eventually led to the formation, of what is now known as the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of NZ - initially called Hutt Valley Asthmatic Society.  
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'The Brave Thinkers'

Hello 9940 clubs!!  
This is a call for help and action on one of the long serving Rotary projects in the 9940 region.

New Zealand Business Week, now formally known as The Brave Thinkers... NEEDS APPLICANTS!..

 

 

New Zealand Business Week will be delivering our programme to year 12 and 13 students in 2019.New Zealand Business Week is about building Brave Business Leaders. It's challenging and it's for anyone that’s ever been interested in business or had a business idea. 

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Christchurch 'The Brave Thinkers - NZBW Project' - Awapuni Rotary Club
P.O. Box 1824
Palmerston North, 4440  
 7th May 2019
 
The week following the brutal terrorist shootings in Christchurch, members of the Awapuni Rotary Club met outside the local mosque to answer the question “So what do we do now?”  Standing beside an armed police officer amongst a carpet of floral tributes, watching the endless waves of supporters and sufferers was a sobering experience. 
The “Bravethinkers-New Zealand Business Week Project” aims to fully-fund 10 senior secondary school students from Christchurch, who have been personally impacted by the tragedy, to participate in an intensive one-week residential course in Palmerston North (7-12 July 2019). 
“Asking for help reveals strength, not weakness.”
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James Talbot - Creative Trail - an inspirational Rotarian
Many of you will be following the epic journey of  Rotarian James Talbot as he walks the length of Aotearoa/ New Zealand to raise funds for a Creative Centre in Rarotonga. During his time in New Zealand,  James is being supported by local Rotary Clubs as his journey progresses.
 
The two stories included in this Bulletin are a great read. It is hoped that he is able to receive more financial support so that he can achieve his goal. 
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A double celebration for Rotary Club of Wellington

District Governor 2021-2022
Congratulations to past President, Mark Wheeler who has been announced as Rotary District 9940 District Governor for the 2021-2022 year, the first District Governor in our second century of Rotary in New Zealand. Mark will be following on from our very own Gillian Jones who will be serving as District Governor in our centennial year 2020-2021.  

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District Learning and Development - Let's prepare our Club leaders and kick start our 2019 -20 year !

It’s that time again in the Rotary year where we focus our attention on supporting and preparing our incoming Club leaders, their boards, committees and club members for the activities, goals and projects that will ensure our Rotary Clubs best serve our communities and ensure fellowship and fun is achieved in the 2019-20 Rotary year and beyond!

The Rotary District Annual District Training Assembly, planned for Sunday May 19th has been cancelled. Part of the rationale was to ensure we better deliver information, learning and development opportunities directly to Clubs and their members. But before we deliver learning and development sessions to Clubs, Clusters and Rotarian's - we need to understand WHAT are the things each Club and their Rotarian's want to know about to achieve their goals, activities and projects for the year

To this end we are underway with two key activities. The first is a Club Learning and Development NEEDS Survey

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Publicity resources you can create for your club

Isn’t it great when we have publicity that shows what our Club stands for in our community? The Brand Center at MyRotary allows you to easily create your own Club brochure, print ads, Facebook posts, banners and posters.                                               

You will need to sign in at https://brandcenter.rotary.org/en-GB  The posters on the walls of our training room at South Pacific Presidents-Elect training in Auckland in early March were made using the Brand Center resources. 

  

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District Information
 
District Bulletin
May bulletin 2019
May 10, 2019
April Bulletin 2019
Apr 12, 2019
 
REGIONAL ROTARY CONFERENCE
 
RI Convention 2019 - Hamburg