Tawa Rotary e-Bulletin 15 June 2021 (Jun 15, 2021)

June Rotary Theme

Weekly Rosters and Duties

This Week's Meeting

Our guest speaker is Barbara McKerrow - CEO of the Wellington City Council

This will be a great opportunity to bring a guest or a friend to hear what is happening in our city

I am sure we will be updated and learn about the challenges we all face living in a modern city like Wellington

Please let Malcolm know ASAP who you are bringing to Rotary on Tuesday night

President's Piece

This Tuesday we will be having the CEO of Wellington City Council come to talk to us.

I have heard many times that to attract new members we need to have ‘high profile speakers’ well here is the chance to put those words into action, to see if you can walk the talk.

Let’s have a big turn out Tuesday.

Last week it was great to see Laura awarded a Sapphire Pin PHF, I know she had been involved with communications at district level but hadn’t realised it was over 10 years, well done Laura. It was also interesting to hear DG Gillian give a run down on how her year had gone, yes the year had been different but some good things came out of it. Rotary is continuing to evolve and the passion for service is still alive and well even in a year of turmoil.

Adding in Kevin’s anecdotes about some of the characters he had met was great, and matches what I have experienced over my years in Rotary.

Rotary has some great things to offer, but to make the most of them we need to share Rotary with others.

Let’s do Rotary together

President Richard

Last week's meeting

Last week we welcomed our District Governor Gillian Jones and Kevin to our weekly meeting.

Gillian shared with us some of her highlights and the special things you see and hear when you are the District Governor.

The evening was extra special as Gillian presented our own member Laura Sommer with a District PHF Sapphire Pin.

Laura has been working in the District Communications team for many years, this recognition and and presentation has been well earned.

Congratulations Laura

Notices and Events

Not too late to register for an event

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There will be no Rotary on Tuesday 22 June 2021

District Changeover -3rd July 2021

This year's district changeover will be held at Massey University in Palmerston North. For details, see President Elect Karyn Meade

Mark your diaries NOW for the Tawa Rotary Club Change over

Tuesday 06 July 2021

more details to come

Snippets

Don't forget the Movie Afternoon 20th June 2021 4:15pm

Tickets still available for movie on Sunday 20 June. Please pay on line to Rotary Account, noting name and stating "movie" tickets only $25

There will be nibbles served from 4.15 onwards, and also a goodie bag for each person

Call Liz 027 446 3631 for more information

Book Fair 2021 Update

We are receiving huge number of books each day from our book box at New World Tawa.

Whilst a small few are working daily sorting books at Beanstalk it is clear that with the Bookfair only some 3 weeks away we need to have more hands helping.

Can we ask for as many members as are available to help sort books and set out books next Saturday 19th at 9am until around noon please?

Gaylene and I will be there and look forward to seeing you even if it is only 1 hour. Every effort helps.

Starting this week Community Radio will start promoting our Bookfair initialing telling everyone that we have had 20 boxes of Science Fiction books donated!

Tell your friends, neighbours to come and buy - we open Saturday 3 July at 8am.

Tony will have roster sheets at Rotary this week. Makes sure you speak to him

Pat Waite

Convenor

Rotary and Rotaract members in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, have been volunteering

Rotary and Rotaract members in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, have been volunteering at the region’s largest COVID-19 vaccination centre

"If ever there was a time for Rotary to step up and take initiative, this was certainly it"

Paul Elsley
Rotary Club of Kingston

Click here to read all about it.

Rotarians in Action

Office Holders & Responsibilities 2020/21

2021 Directors / Committee Chairs

Club Service Malcolm Andrews / Karyn Meade

Foundation Richard Herbert

Membership Denise Garcia

Youth Louise Munro

Community Judith Gray

Vocational Pat Waite / Judith Gray

Public Image Ian Munro (Project Lead)

Fundraising Elizabeth Sutton (Project Lead)

Book Fair Pat Waite (Project Lead)

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:

0274 998 885

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District Site

Venue Map

Jun 15, 2021

Speaker WCC CEO Barbara McKerrow

All Partners and Guests Welcome

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Movie Night

Jun 20, 2021

Preparing for the Book Fair working bee

Jun 29, 2021

Tawa Rotary Book Fair

Jul 03, 2021 – Jul 11, 2021

Changeover

Jul 06, 2021

Cleaning up Book Fair working bee

Jul 13, 2021

Stuff the Trailer (TBC)

Jul 31, 2021 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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15th June MEETING

Set up

Searle, Karen

Set up

Patchett, Euan

Greeter and Raffle

Andrews, Malcolm

Greeter and Raffle

Heyward, Tony

Speaker Host and Introducer

Sparrow, Malcolm

Starting and Parting Thought

Meade, Karyn

Photographer

Walker, Kevin

Sergeant's session

Garcia, Martin

Our Raffle Sponsors

Tony Heyward
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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

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