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 here https://tawarotary.club

Click Calendar and then events and speakers

Sanitise and Stay Wise

President Joe - Update

Kia ora fellow Rotarians

I would like to start this note by acknowledging the sad passing of Don Shanks and John Connolly who have both been pillars for the club and Rotary for many years. I know that many attended Johns funeral before Christmas and that many will be attending for Don on 23 February. Also Michael Fagg who was a well known Rotarian passed on Waitangi Day.

Tuesday evening broke the mould a bit – there was heaps of chat and socialising and as a result, acknowledging our guest speaker, we abandoned the Presidents table turning 6 tables into one! Against this backdrop, Tony Heyward shared with us his thoughts on membership and the changing landscape that we find ourselves in.

He began the session describing his role as an Area Rotary Co-Ordinator, looking after 3 Districts, (9910/20/30) helping them grow membership, and the Regionalisation Pilot. He celebrated the fact that Rotary is well placed to face change talking of the 1.184 million members we have and the 18,000 new members that have joined us in this current year.

He highlighted the significant resources available to assist clubs (like ours) change and be fit for the future (part of which will be participation in the regionalisation pilot). He recognised the difficulties we face in the club and challenged us to face up to these – focusing on the needs of new Rotary members while respecting the past foundations that have built us to where we are today in the community.

He drew our attention to the 4 key area of interest for the Regionalisation project as an example of opportunity: reducing duplication, increasing support, improving impact and increasing retention. This was followed by a solid discussion on the opportunities and challenges faced. I am sure the Board, members and Tony will have much more to say about this critical issue for us all.

After this we had a light interlude where Judith won the raffle a voucher from the Village Bakery. Thanks guys - and well done Judith.

Here are a few key diary dates:

14 February: NO MEETING

25 February: Clearing shrubs and bushes at Tawa lookout – Richard will share details in due course

5 March: family Concert in the Park – all club members will be needed to help with various tasks, Elizabeth looking for volunteers or you might find you are voluntold! (Please note – no social at Sprig and Fern that day as we will all be at the concert!)

21 March: Prof Michael Baker coming to speak on Covid and NZ’s response – spread the word as it would be good to have a packed room at 7pm on the night!

Keep well!

Nga mihi nui

Joe

Tawa Rotary Meeting 14 February 2023

Next Tawa Rotary Meeting - Tuesday 14 February 2023

No Meeting this week

Upcoming Duties:

Rosters to be advised

Notices and Events

NOTICES:

Highlights from Board Meeting 31 January 2023:

Family Concert in the Park (5 March). The Board thanked Elizabeth and her Committee for the work that has taken place in arranging this event. Hiring the stage will cost $6,000 and applications are being made to funding organisations that may be able to assist. The project will need the support of all Club members.

Peace Labyrinth at Coronation Park – Pat has obtained the provisional approval from Wellington City Council, subject to approval by existing park users, Scouts, Kindergarten and Community Garden. Estimates for concrete curbing are being sought.

Assistance to Tawa College – Rotary has developed a resource “Lifting the Lid” focused on Youth Suicide. Further details to be obtained as it may be of interest to Tawa College. Judith mentioned that many ticket holders to the Building Hope lunch that had to be cancelled, were happy that their contribution go towards other Youth Suicide initiatives, and so approximately $11,000 could be used to fund the “Lifting the Lid” resource if the College considered it suitable.

President Elect 2023/24 – No nominations received to date. Pat will approach Past Presidents to see if there was any interest in them assuming the role of President for a second term from 1 July 2023.

Family Concert in the Park:

Sunday, March 5 the club will be hosting a free late afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band. It will include their Concert Band playing music from the Americas (everything from Hollywood hits to South American rhythms) and their Jive Bombers covers playing a selection of hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa. Both bands will feature vocalists Barbara Graham and Stephanie Paris.

There will also be a performance by a kapa haka group and a college musical group, yet to be arranged.

This is a whole-of-club event like the Book Fair so members can expect to be rostered for a range of duties from set up, and concert management, to cleaning up and clearing out.

Elizabeth will provide further information as the planning progresses.

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

https://bit.ly/3OeMbva

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.

click https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference/about-rotary/action-plan to read

or click here

Great reading !!!!

The Rotary Club of Tawa has been helping local and overseas communities since 1969.

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Mar 21, 2023 6:00 PM

Prof Michael Baker

Covid and NZ’s response

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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.

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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.