Well congratulations to all who participated in the Golf Tournament and what a great event it was. We already have commitments for next year and so the process should flow well. The effort is worth it and as soon as we have some results we will let you know. 😊
Unfortunately I am not able to be at next weeks meeting as family events call. As a family we get excited at this time of year as the Beach Hop takes place in Whangamata. This is such a good time for my grandson Zachery.
With lots happening please make sure that you are up to-date with the events that are happening on our schedule highlighted below.
It is with sadness that we report the passing last night of Mick Ashcroft. Mick was a very active member of St. Johns Rotary in the 1990's and early 2000's and since resigning he has been a frequent visitor. Mick was very instrumental in setting up the St. Johns Rotary Sailing Scholarship which continues to this day administered by Yachting New Zealand. Our sincere condolances to his family - RIP Mick.
A total of 32 members and three guest were welcomed to the meeting by President Allan. President Allan again reminded all members in attendance of the long list of activities that are planed for the next few months - we look forward to seeing a good number of members joining in to support these events. See below for full details.
Our very own International Youth Exchange Student, Gonzalo from Argentina,was our guest speaker at this meeting. This was Gonzalo's first formal presentation and members present were very interested to hear of his insights into his life in the state of Cordoba and the many similarities between Argentina and New Zealand, i.e. love of food and wine, production of some of the worlds best beef and wine, scenic beauty, and Argentinians love of football, although I think he was referring to soccer football vs rugby football, although they are not too bad at rugby either. Gonzalo also shared with us his Rotary activities at home where he was very active as Interact President, and very active and supportive of Rotary Projects. We look forward to hearing further from Gonzalo as the year goes by and learning more about Argentina, his family and life in Cordoba.
Gonzalo has agreed to make a contribution to each weeks Bulletin, sharing with us what he has been getting up to during his New Zealand stay. This contribution starts this week and appears below.
NEXT MEETING - BREAKFAST MEETING - THURSDAY MARCH 28th;
Associate Proffessor Steven Howie will be providing an update on the Fiji Oxygenerator Project. Your Club is committed to supporting this project in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Remuera. The Quiz night (See Flyer below), is just one example of the club's commitment - do come along and hear the update.
TRIVIA FUNDRAISING EVENING APRIL 12th; The Rotary Clubs of Remuera and St Johns are combining to raise funds for the CureKids Oxygen Generator project bring rolled out across Fiji. These "Oxygenators" create 95% pure oxygen from the atmosphere and are being rolled out to replace the unreliable oxygen bottle supply to Fiji hospitals. Come & join the fun and raise funds so no child dies from a lack of oxygen. See Flyer below and contact PE Robyn I for tickets.
ANZAC DAY BREAKFAST - APRIL 25th
This is a very special day and one that is recognised by a very special breakfast meeting at St. Johns Rotary. Diary this now and RSVP to Michelle at; carecookmichelle@gmail.com ! Click "Read More" for full details.
ANNUAL DEBATE - THURSDAY MAY 2nd (Remuera Golf Club):
The annual debate between St Johns Rotary and Auckland East Rotary is scheduled to be held at RGC. This is an evening meeting and our team has been selected - Be sure to support our team of Angus, (Team Leader), Lynnette and Murray who will be debating the Moot " Should Auckland City Sell Eden Park", and our position in the Negative.
DISTRICT 9920 - 2018 / 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
Napier May 10 - 12, 2019.
FISH & CHIP NIGHT - FUN NIGHT FOR ST JOHNS ROTARY MEMBERS AND GUESTS:
Friday May 17th. Diary now - this will be held at Remuera Golf Club, $20 per person, (Fish & Chips, Salad, Cash Bar), Bingo and an evening of fun and fellowship. RSVP to Michelle Foreman, mertie.foreman@gmail.com
EASTERN BAYS HOSPICE, DOVE HOSPICE SHOPS GARAGE SALE:
1st and 3rd Saturdays every month at 8 am.
Corner Elizabeth Knox Place and Thomas Peacock Place, (off Morrin Road). Go along and assist with the sale or just go along and shop - some great bargain's. More details from Murray H.
At the time of going to print, final financial results from the Golf Tournament were unavailable, but indications are that we have done very well and again sincere thanks to all involved for their efforts and the months of hard work in advance that ensured not only a fun day, but a financially beneficial one as well, which will help St Johns Rotary continue to support Kids Can and myriad of other charities and local youth projects. Please click "Read More" for more photos of the day.
Nothing like a good lunch before hitting the fairways!
St. Johns Rotary Team - Gary, Miles, Kevin and past member Malcolm Tweed.
Colin & Beryl packing up after a long day adjudicating at the Hole in One!
As mentioned above, as time permits, our IYE Student Gonzalo will contribute to the Bulletin each week with a brief update on what he has been up to so other members can keep up to date with his activities while he is here. Should you and your family be planning any interesting outings that you think Gonzalo would enjoy, please don't hesitate to contact his host family to arrange such a visit.
His first contribution follows;
"Hello, in this week I had two trips, on Sunday and Saturday I went to Taupo and did good activities, like having dinner in a restaurant in Taupo, watching the sunset, and other things, it was a very fun trip. On Tuesday and Wednesday we went to Roturua and Hobbiton, and it was an amazing trip, I really enjoyed every second. New Zealand has many beautiful places, and now I know a little more, my family makes me know different places in New Zealand and it's brilliant." Click "Read More" for additional photos from Gonzalo's.
PE, "President Elect", Robyn Ingram has confirmed that this years Change-over Dinner date will be - "FRIDAY JUNE 28th. More detail to follow, but please in the meantime enter this date in your Diary now. This is the dinner where President Allan passes the baton to PE Robyn. This event causes a few other date changes so please also take note of these;
Change-over Dinner - Friday June 28th
Scheduled Breakfast Meeting June 27th cancelled
Scheduled Dinner Meeting on July 4th changes to a Breakfast Meeting. (i.e. no dinner meeting in July)
Our District Office has sent the following e-mail requesting that this be shared with all members. For more information click on "read more"
A unique opportunity
D9920 Rotary Youth exchange offers students aged between 15 to 18 the chance to go on exchange for 12 months for 2020.
Applications close soon (30 April) and Rotary members have the opportunity to present this programme to their family and the wider community
We would like clubs to support this programme as part of Rotary’s youth programme which also includes RYPEN and RYLA.
RYE sits nicely between the age groups of those two programmes.
RYE offers the chance for students to live in another country for 12 months with the support of host families and Rotary. It is a unique opportunity that cannot be matched later in life and it develops the confidence and leadership of young people and opens opportunities that they would not otherwise enjoy
The D9920 committee can answer any questions and also explain how and exchange and attending university are not mutually exclusive. Every Rotarian will know a family that will have or in turn know someone interested in the programme
We would greatly appreciate your bringing this to the attention of your members and asking them to each forward the attached notice to people that might have an interest
We would also be pleased if you could include the attached flyer on you club website and in a couple of bulletins between now and mid April
Your assistance in bringing this programme to the attention of the wider community is appreciated
There is no commitment for you club to host or sponsor a student, but of course your assistance in sponsoring a student (which has a very modest cost) would be very much appreciated
Applications close 30 April so your early support would be greatly appreciated
RYLA (Rotary Young-Person Leadership Awards) is a week-long leadership development programme for 20-28 year-old participants, running 29th June to 6th July 2019, hosted and sponsored by Rotary Clubs in District 9920. RYLA is a live-in programme designed to help young people develop their team work and communication skills and fulfill their potential as leaders, both as individuals and in leading teams.
St Johns Rotary are seeking applications now these close on April 30th. Please consider who you know that may benefit.
Rotary 9920 are seeking to increase the number of company sponsored attendees and therefore if anyone is able to provide introductions to companies then please let Tom Street know on tstreet@outlook.co.nz.
If you would like copies of a small booklet with more details please contact Tom, or for full details of the RYLA Story, view the website; www.ryla.co.nz.
If you haven't already seen it, the second treat this week is a video titled "Don't Let The Old Man In", To view the video, you may need to cut and paste the link below into Google Search - enjoy.
Did you join Rotary to do good things in the community?
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.
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Unfortunately I am not able to be at next weeks meeting as family events call. As a family we get excited at this time of year as the Beach Hop takes place in Whangamata. This is such a good time for my grandson Zachery.
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Our very own International Youth Exchange Student, Gonzalo from Argentina,was our guest speaker at this meeting. This was Gonzalo's first formal presentation and members present were very interested to hear of his insights into his life in the state of Cordoba and the many similarities between Argentina and New Zealand, i.e. love of food and wine, production of some of the worlds best beef and wine, scenic beauty, and Argentinians love of football, although I think he was referring to soccer football vs rugby football, although they are not too bad at rugby either. Gonzalo also shared with us his Rotary activities at home where he was very active as Interact President, and very active and supportive of Rotary Projects. We look forward to hearing further from Gonzalo as the year goes by and learning more about Argentina, his family and life in Cordoba.
Friday May 17th. Diary now - this will be held at Remuera Golf Club, $20 per person, (Fish & Chips, Salad, Cash Bar), Bingo and an evening of fun and fellowship. RSVP to Michelle Foreman, mertie.foreman@gmail.com
"Hello, in this week I had two trips, on Sunday and Saturday I went to Taupo and did good activities, like having dinner in a restaurant in Taupo, watching the sunset, and other things, it was a very fun trip. On Tuesday and Wednesday we went to Roturua and Hobbiton, and it was an amazing trip, I really enjoyed every second. New Zealand has many beautiful places, and now I know a little more, my family makes me know different places in New Zealand and it's brilliant." Click "Read More" for additional photos from Gonzalo's.
PE, "President Elect", Robyn Ingram has confirmed that this years Change-over Dinner date will be - "FRIDAY JUNE 28th. More detail to follow, but please in the meantime enter this date in your Diary now. This is the dinner where President Allan passes the baton to PE Robyn. This event causes a few other date changes so please also take note of these;
Our District Office has sent the following e-mail requesting that this be shared with all members. For more information click on "read more"
