The Guatemala Literacy Project is working to reverse the country’s low literacy rates and keep children in school
When Rotary International President Jennifer Jones visited a primary school in a farming village in Guatemala’s highlands and asked who wants to become the country’s president, the students’ hands shot into the air. Before a Rotary-supported reading program began in the village of Chajalajyá, students would often drop out after a couple years of school.
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.
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What can I say the Car Rally was great! There were 20-30 participants and John managed to put on some good weather for the duration of the event. It was fabulous to get out and about across the 50km journey and to be served with an amazing High Tea at the finish – courtesy of Elizabeth. All-in-all a fantastic event and raised some $300 for Linden school. Thanks to all who participated and especially John and Elizabeth who made it what it was…..looking forward to next years!
On Tuesday we have Rebecca Antipas coming to speak to us on ‘RTLBing’ – supporting children in schools with their educational needs. Please come and listen to an area that is of growing demand in our schools. Also, we will also be formally welcoming John Peters into the Club – he will by now be a known face, if not due to the billboards for the local government elections. Fantastic to have John coming on board!
Denise Garcia and Elaine Harris (Fine Cuisine, who built the reading project for parents of our tiniest hospital inpatients - 'Little Readers Week') met with the neonatal unit on 1 Sept. Elaine donated a morning tea for staff, and two students from Samuel Marsden Primary School, presented children's books and $1000 raised by the school. Denise presented the 40 sewn book bags made by Tawa Rotary members and friends – there is a real interest from the neonatal unit in continuing this relationship with us.
You will remember, in August, we heard from District Governor Elect Wayne Gordon about the proposed Regionalisation Project. Things are moving, and we have been advised that the vote will take place between 15-29 September. His presentation covered the background to the proposed change, what it will mean for us and the opportunities that could flow if we choose to vote ‘Yes’ for the pilot. What we are being asked to consider is if we would be willing (as a Zone) to ‘pilot’ doing things differently. The details of what it will look like and what this will mean will be defined by us as members – but only if the vote is ‘yes’. We are looking forward to having a brief discussion at the meeting on 20 September after the evenings presentation on how Tawa Rotary wants to vote collectively. There are further votes at District, Regional and International levels that will ultimately determine the decision – but we need to play our part.
On our projects:
Bookfair – dates confirmed, and Scout Hall in Oxford Street booked. The Bookfair will open on Saturday 8th October and close on 16th October. A collection box will be placed as usual in the Tawa Mall from 20th September. Tony Heyward is arranging the various rosters for collection from the box, sorting etc. Harcourts are sponsoring the signs which are being remade as the old ones are becoming a bit worn. Meantime books are coming in – please let Pat Waite know if you are approached with offers of books.
Peace Labyrinth – a proposal has gone into Wellington City Council for a Labyrinth to be built in Coronation Park. Great that retired Tawa College Principal Murray Lucas has joined our committee.
Tawa Lookout – a working bee will be required post Bookfair to trim the shrubs and trees that are currently blocking the view of the Tawa.
Wilf Mexted Scenic Reserve – Phil Harland, Richard Herbert and Pat visited the Reserve recently. The weather has impacted some of the path and Richard will talk with the Council on what needs to be done. The sign on the frontage is to be replaced and Rotary has funds from a District Grant to help with this. More to come!
Diary Date: Cinema nite – Sunday 25 September (movie TBC)
Have a great weekend remembering all our fathers – and hopefully see you at the drinks at the Sprig and Fern at 4pm if you are not riding the train for polio!
Denise Garcia Rotary Tawa attended Te Whatu Ora, Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley Neonatal Unit on the 1st September 2022 with Elaine Harris (Fine Cuisine) who created a reading project for our tiniest hospital inpatients for 'Little Readers Week' enabling babies to hear stories read by parent(s) or a carer.
Elaine who organised this project donated a lovely morning tea to the staff. Two students from Samual Marsden Primary School, Karori helped present children's books and $1000 raised by the students and parents at the school. Denise Garcia presented 40 sewn book bags made by Tawa Rotary members and friends.
Associate Charge Nurse Manager Claire Goodger is happy to look at an ongoing shared literacy project with Rotary Tawa to provide suitable books and sewn book bags on an ongoing basis.
Co- Leading the project will be Ian Munro and Denise Garcia.
Photos Above in Joe's notice
Thanks to Elaine for giving us this opportunity to help more in the community.
A special note here from Judith Gray updating us on a special addition at the Wellington Regional Children's Hospital:
Nau mai, ki te whānau kaitiaki ō Te Wao Nui. As we countdown to the opening of Te Wao Nui, your new Wellington regional children’s hospital, we’ll be introducing you to our new kaitiaki whānau. These little guardians are here to help tamariki and rangatahi on their hospital journey to a healthy future.
Tiaki (pronounced: Tee-ah-kee) is the face of Te Wao Nui. Tiaki means to guard, care, protect, nurse and conserve, so it’s fitting that this special little guardian also features on the new Te Wao Nui Child Health Service logo. Based on New Zealand’s pōhutukawa flower, look out for Tiaki’s bright red feelers and big warm welcoming eyes when you arrive at Te Wao Nui on the forest floor (Level 2). Hopefully next week we can have the little guardian here to introduce you.
Kia ora Joe and Rotary Members from Judith Havill
This email gives to links to the story of a friend of mine
Rachael teaches part time at Tawa College (obviously she is not able to hold down a full time job)
They have also bought a home in Tawa this year and her 6 year old goes to a Tawa Primary School.
I was hoping that this might be a project that Rotary could help with
Below is a message that Rachel sent to us
Thanks
Judith Havill
Kia ora koutou colleagues,
I've agonised over whether or not to share this with you all, and eventually decided you could ignore it if you weren't interested. So, please feel free to do that.
Most of you know about my daughter Lauren and her medical complexity. One element of her care which has been difficult to manage and fund is transporting her, and our two aging cars are at the end of their lives. This Give-a-little page, set up by a friend, is hoping to make transport a bit easier.
None of us are on crazy big salaries, and I want you to know I don't expect donations, but I'd really appreciate it if you would consider sharing this on your social networks, or emailing to friends who could be interested.
Have a fab weekend, and enjoy this pic of Lauren for inspiration.
This change takes up the domain name service that’s available through Rotary ROZops Oceania at a discounted rate, and the advantages of a service that’s familiar with Rotary.
Tawa Rotarians are encouraged to bookmark and to share this new domain name – where people can find out about Tawa Rotary, our club activities, upcoming speakers and the programme.
The more often that people visit the tawarotary.club website, the better – that will raise the profile of the website in Google searches.
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