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President's Message

I’ve bin recycling, have you? A big thank you to our Science & Environment Committee for suggesting we get a Council Rep in to talk about Auckland Waste and Recycling. Lofty, a Waste & Recycling Advisor to Auckland City Council, made us a challenge we couldn’t refuse (get it?) The tinder-like recycling quiz he challenged us to try online can by accessed by clicking onto this link: Recycleright
Editor Pete has a more extensive report of Lofty’s presentation further on in the Bulletin.
 
This week, don’t forget, there will be no Thursday meeting. Instead, we will properly celebrate our Club’s 30th Anniversary with a Saturday evening function. The organising committee has been working hard so we can all enjoy an entertaining and fun celebration. I look forward to seeing everyone who is able to join us.
 
Warm regards
Robyn
President – Rotary St Johns
022 0200 171
Stories
November 28th - Meeting in Review
For the last formal meeting of the year, 30 members and 1 guest were welcomed by President "Rakish" Robyn.
 
The day's Guest Speaker was Lofty Ned, Advisor to Auckland City Council on Waste and Recycling. Lofty is responsible for the education and development of programmes encouraging Aucklander's to manage Waste differently.  His presentation was titled "Waste 101".
 

This difficult issue touches us all.  There are changes in the wind that signal change to a smaller or greater degree for every household.  The plan is about reducing the waste we throw into the bin, and about recycling and reusing more.  We know that many of the resources we depend on, which we have often taken for granted, are becoming scarce.  Yet there is so much we can do to ensure that resources we previously regarded as of no use – such as food / green waste and industrial waste – are fully used, and reused, reducing what we send to landfills. 

 

Some of the statistics that Lofty shared were very sobering indeed;

  • In just one week, Auckland City generates enough waste to fill a Rugby Field the height of the Goal Post up-rights!
  • The average Red Top rubbish bin contains 45% - Food Waste, 10% recyclables and 65% not rubbish!
  • Auckland City's aspirational goal is to generate zero waste by 2040!
  • Construction / Building waste is calculated to have a value of $50,000 per house!
One of the first significant changes we will see as Aucklander's will be the roll-out "Food Waste Composting", in 2021.  Stay tuned for more information.
 
It was a very lively presentation with many questions from the floor and it was a pity that time got the better of us and question time had to end.  Lofty indicated that he, or one of his colleagues, would be happy to return and update us on progress and no doubt members will be looking forward to that.
 
If you are interested to learn more, and we all should be, have a look at the following Links.  Much to learn and please share with family and friends.  The more we all know about this subject, the better!!
 
Here is the link to the recycling game Lofty talked about, (a bit like Tinder - apparently!!):  https://www.recycleright.co.nz/
 
Other links of interest are:
 
 
......and lastly, how Recycling Works in Auckland Council: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdkk2u3yX74
Club Activities & Other Important Dates to Diary
THURSDAY DECEMBER 5th
MEETING CANCELLED - REPLACED WITH:
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th
ROTARY CLUB OF ST JOHNS 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
At Remuera Golf Club - Last opportunity to RSVP by clicking this link: jcornaga@pl.net
And please submit photos as requested by clicking this link: katrinabell@xtra.co.nz
 
THURSDAY DECEMBER 12th
MEETING CANCELLED - REPLACED WITH:
SATURDAY DECEMBER 14th
CHRISTMAS FOODBANK COLLECTION AND LAST GET-TOGETHER FOR THE YEAR:
Glen Innes Food Bank Collection on Saturday December 14th at New World Stonefields from 9am - 4pm.  
See copy of email from President Robyn under "Read More" which all members should have received direct on Nov 27th.  Follow link in this email to register as volunteer to assist with collection at New World
 
 
CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR BREAK:
Last Meeting for 2019 - Saturday December 14th:
Following the Food Bank collection all members, helpers, family and Rotary friends are invited to join us to enjoy a end-of-year BBQ / final fun meeting, at 5:30pm, Remuera Golf Club.  Cost: $20 pp. 
 
RVSP's will be required for catering.  A separate email will come out for the BBQ / final fun meeting RSVPs.
 
 
First Meeting for 2020:
Breakfast, Thursday February 13th
Read more...
Club 30th Anniversary Dinner - Last Chance to RSVP!!!
 
Samoa Measles Outbreak!

Samoa Measles Outbreak - you can help and your help is needed

The sign on the building of the health clinic in Samoa says, “help protect our young ones”
 
And they do need our help and you can help.  Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWSC) has issued an appeal for Rotary clubs, Rotarians and others to assist with aid to combat the Samoa measles emergency.  It is easy to do so and all donations are recognised.  Please act today. Read on ..
 
PACIFIC MEASLES OUTBREAK

Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWCS Limited) have received a request from the Rotary Club of Apia to support them in supporting the Ministry of Health and communities in Samoa.

The Ministry of Health have specifically sought assistance from Rotary for health centre furnishings and supplies (beds, screens, trolleys, wheelchairs etc.)
The Rotary Club is also providing family support for those bereaved families.  To date 16 children have died with some thousands under care and observation.

Donations in New Zealand may be made through RNZWCS Limited.

Receipts will be issued for Tax Deductible purposes.

Four Donation Options Quoting Activity No. 421

Internet Banking 03 1702 0192208 01

Paypal at www.rnzwcs.org

Cheque to RNZWCS Limited (Rotary New Zealand), PO Box 20309, Christchurch 8543

Signatory to the Council for International Development Code of Conduct

IT’S NOT ABOUT US, IT’S ABOUT THEM
D9920 Conference 2020 - Early Bird Rate Extended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D9920 Conference will be held 15-17 May 2020
at the fabulous Owen G Glenn Building - University of Auckland Campus.
The discounted registration rates is now available until
31st December
To visit the Conference website click the link below 
or paste it into your web browser:  
 
Be sure to read the next story detailing a very attractive offer to "Potential Rotarians".
 
Special Offer for Potential Rotarians re District Conference
December Environmental Monthly Challenge
Our Science and Environmental Committee have announced the December Challenge - huge opportunities to succeed with this one!!
 
 
Bangers to Bluff
Miles next potential adventure is to participate in the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay's, Charity Car Rally "Bangers to Bluff".
 
Miles sees an opportunity for a team or two from the Rotary Club of St. Johns.  Check out the attached link, and if you are interested please contact Miles.
 
Hospice Garage Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DOVE HOSPICE SHOPS GARAGE SALE
EASTERN BAYS HOSPICE
3rd SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 8 am
Next date:  December 21st.
 
Dove Hospice run a monthly sale at their warehouse (very near the Auckland Netball Centre in St Johns). Come along and assist with the sale or just come along and shop!  Corner Elizabeth Knox Place and Thomas Peacock Place, (off Morrin Road).  Get details from our regular on the scene Murray H, click this link to email him: murrayh1@orcon.net.nz
The Four Way Test
A Christmas Message
Thanks for the contribution Robyn
 
Time for a Smile
Sex and the Senior male:
 
The frequency of sexual activity of senior males depends on where they were born.
 
Statistics just released from Statistics Canada and The United Nations B.O.H. Team, reveal that:
 
  • North American, Australian, New Zealand and British men aged between 60 and 80 years of age will, on average, have sex two to three times per week, (and a small number a lot more).
    Whereas Japanese men, in exactly the same age group, will have sex only once or twice per year, if they are lucky.
This has come as very upsetting news to a lot of us at the pub, as none of us had any idea that we were Japanese”.
 

Have a wonderful week with many *smiles*. image

Club Contacts

President:  Robyn Ingram 022 0200 171 
Secretary, Treasurer, Apologies:  Alex Gatt 021 571 722
President Elect:  Hugh Scott-Russell
Sergeant:  Miles Cain 027 446 9225
Club Services Director:  Allan Smith 021 959 397 
Bulletin Editor:  Pete Walsh 021 747 858
Membership Directors:  Donald Bowie & Rosemary Such 
Our Meetings
 
We meet Thursday for breakfast at 7 am for 7.15 am start,
except for the first Thursday of the month,
when we meet in the evening at 6 pm for dinner.
 
Remuera Golf Club
120 Abbotts Way, Remuera, Auckland, 1072
New Zealand 
 
All Rotarian's are welcome including family members.
 
Others wanting to visit are most welcome to contact:
Donald Bowie donald.bowie.dbc@gmail.com
Next Meeting:
Club 30th Anniversary Dinner.
Saturday Dec 7th.
RSVP Only.
Meeting Responsibilities
7th December - 30th Anniversary Dinner
 
Special Event Organisation Team
 
14th December - Xmas BBQ
 
Attendance
Gatt, Alex
 
Attendance
Smith, Allan
 
Speakers
Dec 07, 2019
RCSJ 30th Anniversary Celebration
Dec 14, 2019
Our Xmas BBQ Celebration
Remuera Golf Club - 5.30pm
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Upcoming Events
RCSJ 30th Anniversary Celebration (Saturday Night)
Dec 07, 2019
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
GI Food Bank Collection at New World Stonefields
New World Stonefield (store entrance)
Dec 14, 2019
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Our Xmas Celebration
Remuera Golf Club
Dec 14, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Rotary National Science & Technology Forum
Jan 11, 2020 7:00 AM –
Jan 25, 2020 4:00 PM
 
View entire list
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You can help or join in all projects (whatever the committee), just contact the committee director and/or project team leader.  In most cases, you can include family and friends.   Enjoy your Rotary:  Be an active Rotarian
 
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