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Robert Hunt's Essay on "Peace"
Posted by Mike Fackney
On Monday evening we watched a video of a truly inspiring presentation from Robert Hunt reading his essay on 'Peace'.
Robert is the 11 year old visually impaired grandson of Chris & Richard Perry.  Robert entered an essay competition run by Lions Clubs International and was firstly selected as the New Zealand finalist.  Subsequently, he was declared the Grand International winner.  The result was announced at the United Nations in New York.  It’s the first time a New Zealander has won the competition.  His award includes a trip for him and his family to the Lions International Convention in Orlando, and prize money to spend on a holiday there afterwards.
 
If you didn't see it, or wish to watch it again, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_J2HOVQDI8
Lunch at the Gladstone Inn 
On Sunday 23 March a group of club members and partners travelled to the Wairarapa to enjoy lunch at the Gladstone Country Inn in Carterton.  A great time was had by all.
Rotary Friendship Exchange to Canada and USA
Posted by Mike Fackney
On Monday evening, Tony Cornelius and Mike Fackney spoke to the Club and shared photos of their 14 day Rotary Friendship Exchange visit to Quebec, Canada and the American states of Vermont and New Hampshire from September to October 2024.  They were accompanied by their wives, Jenny and Sandy, and five other Rotarians from three other Clubs (Kapiti, Plimmerton, Johnsonville).
All visiting team members met up with their first hosts in Montreal, who took them to their homes in the southern Quebec city of Sherbrooke.
Ian Dopson - How I got into Art 
Posted by Annette Ruck
Ian began his talk with - As the saying goes:- “You don’t stop doing things because you grow old; you grow old because you stop doing things”.
He said he had always drawn to some extent or other mostly for his own satisfaction and it had never been anything fancy.  It was often done quickly, simply & for himself.
The Christ Church Taita - Establishment of a Visitors Centre 
John Terris visited the club to update members on the establishment of a visitors centre at the historic Christ Church in Taita. The church was built in 1854 by the first organised group of European settlers to come to NZ who landed on Pito-One Beach in January 1840.  The cost to establish the completed visitors centre is estimated to be $420,000 of which $350,000 has been raised.   A trust has been set up to raise the funds for this heritage taonga.  If you wish to make a donation to this very worthwhile cause the bank account details are (BNZ) 02 0548 0097223 - 97.  Donations are tax deductible and an official receipt will be provided.   

Sina Olasoju - My RYLA Experience
Posted by Robin Aitken

We were entertained by a delightful presentation by Sina Olasoju, on her 5 day stay at RYLA in January, at Forest Lakes, Otaki, Beforehand, Sina was very nervous about attending the camp, and needed reassurance from her parents of her ability to cope with a completely new environment. However, her fears were unfounded and she thoroughly enjoyed the activities, the friends she made and the confidence it has given her going forward.

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About Our Club
Eastern Hutt

Welcome. Please click on the "Venue Map" button to the left to view our meeting location.

We meet In Person
Mondays at 5:55 PM
Avalon Pavilion
61 Taita Drive
Avalon
Lower Hutt,  5011
New Zealand
Phone:
21102260153
Email:
easternhuttrotary@gmail.com
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Mike Fackney
Immediate Past President
John Matthews
Secretary
June Stratton
Treasurer
Tony Cornelius
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