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February 2023
Peace Building and Conflict Prevention Month
 

Rotary responds to earthquake that has devastated areas of Turkey and Syria

Turkey and Syria were struck by a devastating earthquake on 6 February that has killed tens of thousands of people, destroyed thousands of homes and other structures, and left people across the region without shelter in bitterly cold winter weather.

The Rotary world responded to this catastrophe immediately. RI President Jennifer Jones activated our disaster response efforts, communicated with the affected districts, and encouraged governors in those regions to apply for disaster response grants and share information about their relief efforts so that Rotary can amplify the calls for support.

Please click here to read the article 

 
What new fresh projects can we find in our Community?
Who is up for the challenge to find new exciting, meaningful projects, that can make a real difference, where others might want to join us? Call Joe or chat to a Board Director. 
 
 
Weekly Apologies & Roster Duties
Please register guest attendance and apologies for non-attendance to this email only: tawa.rotaryapologies@gmail.com
 
Note, do not use any other method as messages are not cleared and can be lost.
 
Club Services will be advising Elaine of catering requirements and require apologies by 0930 on Mondays.
 
Please remember, if you are feeling unwell, or a household member is unwell, or you have possible COVID symptoms please do not attend the Rotary meeting. 

Do you have a job? Please check if you're on duty (list below) and arrange a substitute if you're unable to attend.
Plenty of Opportunities to Serve
 
 
Please check the Up-Coming Events and Speakers tabs on our WEBSITE
 
 
Click Calendar and then events and speakers
 
Sanitise and Stay Wise
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
President Joe - Update
Kia ora fellow Rotarians
 
I will see you this Tuesday evening, where I hope you can join us, to welcome our District Governor Marilyn Stevens.
 
Marilyn will be accompanied by our District Secretary Adrian Gregory. 
 
Kind regards Joe 
 
 
Tawa Rotary Meeting 21 February 2023
 
Next Tawa Rotary Meeting - Tuesday 21 February 6pm 2023 
 
We will welcome and host our District Governor Marilyn Stevens, who will update us on D9940 activities and Rotary International.
 
 
Adrian Gregory our District Secretary will also be attending and updating us on the Mana Tangata Club concept 
 
 
Upcoming Duties: 
 
 
Rosters:  21 February 2023 
 
Front Desk - John Melville
Set up - Karen Searle,  Tim Davin
Photos -Laura Sommer
Open/Parting - John Peters
Intro/Thx - Joe Asghar
Raffles - Karyn Meade
 
Rosters:  07 March 2023 
 
Front Desk - John Melville
Set Up - Karen Searle, Tim Davin
Photos - Richard Hutchinson
Open/Parting - Denise Garcia
Intro/Thx - Gaylene Lines
Raffles - Martin Garcia
Notices and Events
 
NOTICES:
 
Family Concert in the Park:
 
Concert in the Park
Sunday 5 March  4 - 7pm
Plans well in hand for upcoming concert
 
We are pleased to advise and thank the following organisations who have provided sponsorship for this event.
 
Lyn Calman  Ray White
New World  
Whittakers
Mexted Motors
 
We need all hands on deck on the day, 
10am we need 2 people to meet at Tawa Community Centre to pick up 35 plastic chairs.  Gaylene will be there with her trailer  (thankyou Gaylene).  We will need these delivered back after the concert at 7pm)
 
The stage will be delivered Saturday morning (time to be finalised).
 
We will need help for the 2 gazebos to be erected, trestle tables etc 
 
We require help in first aid tent, rubbish duty, crowd control, and I am sure there will be more.
 
Advertising is now well underway,  thankyou Ian Munro.
 
Jason Pine has arrange adverts on 2ZB.
 
Hopefully the dreadful events of this last week will be behind us.
 
 
Rotary Conference 17 - 19 March 
Don't forget to register for this year's Rotary Conference. Three days of inspiring speakers and events to connect and collaborate with Rotarians, guests and friends! 
Where: Southwards Car Museum, Otaihanga (Paraparaumu)
Early Bird registrations close 31 January
 
 
Notice from Inner Wheel Tawa:
 
After the past two years of not being able to have a street collection because of COViD.
This years Heart Foundation appeal is back.
24 & 25 February 2023
Inner Wheel Tawa, is organising the collection at New World. Tawa.
We are looking for Rotary volunteers to help Inner Wheel.
If Rotary are able assist with the appeal , it would be greatly appreciated.
If you can contact me
In friendship
Carolyn
 
RI Past President Ian Riseley is a VIP Rotarian:
 
We seldom have a Rotarian of his stature visit New Zealand so it very important that 9940 is well represented at this event. Please register now for this rare and informal opportunity to chat with Ian his wife Juliet. 
 
Kind regards
Judy Bain 
 
Please click on the link below to register for this event 
 
 
 
 
Rotary Helps - Just call us 
 
Name
Contact
How can I help?
Availability
Karyn Meade
021370427
Anything you need
Weekends/evenings
Weekdays with some notice & flexibility
Gaylene Lines
02102412973
Anything you need
weekdays
Paul Drummond
0272802014
Shopping / prescriptions
weekdays
Denise Garcia
0277217003
Shopping / prescriptions
anytime
Richard Herbert
0274455942
prescriptions
anytime
John Melville
0210406096
Anything you need
anytime
Martin Garcia
0211810122
Anything you need
Fridays / weekends
Richard Hutchinson
0211922130
Shopping / prescriptions
Evenings / Saturdays
Judith Havill
0273198235
Anything you need
Flexible, most times
Laura Sommer
0212207741
Shopping
Outside workhours
Pat Waite
0274462003
Anything you need
Most days
Tim Davin
0272049536
Shopping
weekdays
Tony Heyward
0275499938
Shopping
anytime
Elizabeth Sutton
0274463631
Anything you need
anytime
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Rotary Year 2022/23 
2022/23 Tawa Rotary Board / Leadership Team
  • Joe Asghar - President
  • Karyn Meade – Immediate Past President
  • Paul Drummond – Secretary
  • John Melville – Treasurer
  • Richard Herbert – Communications Director  
  • Judith Gray – Community Director 
  • Gaylene Lines - Youth Director 
  • Richard Herbert – Foundation Director 
  • Club Services - Karyn Meade Director  / Tim Davin  
  • Pat Waite - Special Projects
  • Denise Garcia – Membership Director 
  • Liz Sutton – Fundraising
  • Non-Board Roles:
  • Bulletin – Tony Heyward
  • Website – Laura Sommer
 

Read this: Action Plan

 
Action Plan
 
As People of Action, we understand that fulfilling that vision requires a plan.
More than a century ago, we pioneered a new model of service leadership grounded in person-to-person connections. Today, those connections are a network that spans the globe—bridging cultural, linguistic, generational, and geographic barriers—and shares the vision of a better world. As People of Action, we understand that fulfilling that vision requires a plan.
 
 
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Great reading !!!!

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
Club Information
The Rotary Club of Tawa has been helping local and overseas communities since 1969.
Tuesdays at 6:15 PM
Tawa Bowling Club
Grasslees Reserve
Davies Street
Tawa,
New Zealand
Phone:
021 370 427
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Feb 21, 2023 6:00 PM
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Covid and NZ’s response
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Upcoming Events
Clearing shrubs and bushes at Tawa Lookout
Feb 25, 2023
 
Family Concert in the Park
Mar 05, 2023
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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ABOUT Rotary Tawa

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back.

 

Did you know?

  • Rotarians are both women and men with a passion for service
  • Our professional members have significant opportunity for personal development
  • Rotary has wide-ranging social and networking opportunities
  • You are welcome to ask about how Rotary can enhance your lifestyle and its service opportunities
 

Rotary at a Glance

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.

 

Contact Us

027 440 6098   or   0800 4 ROTARY