When Lorenza Mazzoni joined her first Rotary club in 2017 in a small town outside Milan, it had a sizeable membership of around 45 people. Less than four years later, the number had fallen by at least a third. "This has happened in many clubs in Italy," Mazzoni says. "During the pandemic, I think it got worse."
Mazzoni also left the club — but she didn't leave Rotary. Instead, she joined the new Rotary Club of Eco Milano, Italy, one of a growing number of clubs in nontraditional formats dedicated to a particular issue or cause — in this case, the environment.
The new club began in late 2021 with 24 members, including 11 who were new to Rotary. READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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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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.
I trust the evening with Ross Churchill went well and that you had a good catchup and time together last week. Around things that have happened……………
Judith advised that last week local police constable Sarah Stead arrived at the Linden Community Centre with a carton of Rotary masks that have been donated for the Community Centre to give to families who are in need - those who have families with COVID, or the flu and need quality masks to provide them with good protection. These were received from a very happy member of staff who was delighted to get this opportunity to give another level of support to those in need. Thanks to Porirua Police and the Rotary Club of Tawa, backed up of course from Lanaco who produce the masks made with NZ wool fibres.
Pat has provided a number of updates this week:
Peace Labyrinth: we have formally written to Wellington City Council seeking advice/approval to further develop our plans for a Labyrinth to be constructed in Coronation Park.
Bookfair (7th to 16th October): we have confirmed with Tawa Scouts that we will accept their offer to use their Club Room in Oxford Street from 28 September until 16 October to hold our Bookfair. Tawa New World have given us permission to have a deposit box for donated books from 20th September until 10th October in the Tawa Mall as in in past. Our signs need renewing to meet the new Local Body regulations (require name of organization and contact details of a person from Tawa Rotary listed on the sign). They are worn and do need refreshing. Whilst Harcourts Tawa have offered to cover the updates Rotary may need to contribute towards the costs. EFTPOS NZ have been approached to use their terminal for sales and we are awaiting a response.
Wilf Mexted Reserve signage: the latest weather has apparently damaged the paths in the reserve. Phil Harland is leading a group to inspect the damage and will report back on what needs to be done. The signage update is progressing through WCC
That’s all for this week, please remember there is no meeting on Tuesday (as we had the Car Rally on Sunday). We will be meeting at the Sprig and Fern for our monthly social at 4pm on Sunday 4 September – see you there!
Nga mihi nui
Joe
Quick notes from last week:
Great presentation from Jeff Churchill and his dog Ringo. He is very passionate about what he does and has had some impressive results with kids who are troubled or have suffered from trauma, teaching them empathy through the dog, which then helps them have empathy with others and their behaviours, confidence, interactions with others and ability to cope with situations then improves.
Ringo was extremely well behaved, when he wasn't sleeping, he wandered around the room making friends - at one stage jumped up on Tim's lap for a cuddle
The raffle was provided by Sprig and Fern and won by Gaylene.
A big thanks to John and Liz for organising and hosting the Fun Car Rally. More details next week. Also thanks to Denise for the pics:
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.
After a series of setbacks due to COVID and engine availability we are pleased to advise that Ride the Train to End Polio is take place on Sunday 4 September 2022 (Fathers Day) departing Paekakariki at 7.50am to Taihape return.
The train will be stopping at Levin, Palmerston North and Marton, and people can join at those locations. The cost is $160 per person, and bookings can be made through Event Pronto, the link is as follows:
We will provide regular newsletters to those that have booked, including a timetable, and events. A commemorative one-off T-shirt is being finalised, and we will provide details on this and how it can be ordered shortly.
This is a great opportunity to promote the work of Rotary, and have a trip on a steam train, so please spread the word amongst friends and relatives so that they can have the opportunity to take part.
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