May 2023

Youth Service

Forever young

Interact is 60 going on 16 — or is it the other way around? Join us as we examine Rotary’s leadership and service program for teens through the lens of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

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.

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

What a great night we had last Tuesday at English Dhaba Indian Restaurant. With about 20 members and guests a fantastic evening of conversation and good food. In addition, a bit of an impromptu birthday celebration for Shona Heyward involving cake and an (appropriately) undisclosed number of candles – 21 I think!

The evening was co-ordinated and orchestrated by Elizabeth to whom goes many thanks, and to Martin Garcia for elaborating on the evening in support of Rotary’s continued effort for polio. Personally, I know it opened the eyes of the guests I brought to the amazing work of Rotary on a global scale.

On Tuesday evening we will be having a frolic into the inaugural Rotary Olympics evening. We have a variety of activities planned for those who may be up for a gold, silver or bronze medal and exorbitant prizes! There will be fish and chips that evening.

Also don’t forget about the SGM on 23 May!

Best wishes

Kia kaha

Joe

Tawa Rotary Meeting 09 May 2023

Next Tawa Rotary Meeting - 09 May 6pm - Inaugural Rotary Olympics evening

On Tuesday evening we will be having a frolic into the inaugural Rotary Olympics evening organised by Fraser Asghar . We have a variety of activities planned for those who may be up for a gold, silver or bronze medal and exorbitant prizes! There will be fish and chips that evening.

Upcoming Duties:

Rosters: 09 May 2023

Front Desk - John Melville
Set Up - Karen Searle, Tim Davin
Photos - Laura Sommer
Open/Parting - Tony Heyward
Intro/Thx - Joe Ashgar
Raffles - Liz Sutton

Rosters: 16 May 2023

Front Desk - John Melville
Set Up - Karen Searle, Tim Davin
Photos - Laura Sommer
Open/Parting - Peter Lockery
Intro/Thx - Joe Asghar
Raffles - Karyn Meade

Rosters: 23 May 2023

Front Desk - John Melville
Set Up - Karen Searle, Tim Davin
Photos - Richard Hutchinson
Open/Parting - Liz Sutton
Intro/Thx - Joe Asghar
Raffles - Phil Harland

Notices and Events

NOTICES:

Collection at New World for Mary Potter Hospice – Saturday 20th May

Rotary has undertaken to provide collectors between 8am and 4 pm on 20^th May

We have five volunteers to date – some doing 1 hour shifts and some doing 2 hour shifts.

If you are able to spare an hour to assist, please let me know your preferred time slot.

PLEASE CONTACT PAUL DRUMMOND

Foster Hope

We have had a fantastic response to the winter pyjama drive for Foster Hope.

I have 3 full bags of pjs and hopefully meeting with June Matthews next week to hand over the 3 bags.

If any Rotarian would still like to donate winter pjs and going to Rotary this Tuesday you still can donate.

https://www.facebook.com/1495786847380339/posts/pfbid0Qc6KmjmBaTP24LNGA4hjXsRjfBmpoEjTHiMTR9bNd3fBKi6uYYBSJy7wGCMkbRFZl/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6

SAVE THE DATE:

The Inner Wheel Club of Tawa Mighty Quiz
Sunday 28 May.
6.00pm for 6.30pm.
$12.00 pp.
Teams of 6 or 8. $12.00 pp
Fabulous prizes
Raffles & Spot Prizes

To Buy Tickets Contact Carolyn Crutch

Email: carolynjcrutch@gmail.com | Call 021 369 115

Tawa Rotary Quiz night at the Borough

TUESDAY 27 June $15

Get your team together of 6 or 8 people

Talk to Liz Sutton for tickets and bookings

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.

Tuesdays at 6:15 PM

Tawa Bowling Club

Grasslees Reserve
Davies Street
Tawa,
New Zealand

Phone:

021 370 427

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District Site

Venue Map

May 09, 2023 6:00 PM

Fraser Asghar - Rotary Olympics Night

May 16, 2023

Sebastian Grodd - Life Flight Trust

Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Comms

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Sprig & Fern Casual Drinks & Catch up

May 07, 2023 4:00 PM – 6:00 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.