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Jaye opened her talk by telling us that Taiwan has a population of over 23 million in a land area of 36,000 sq kms, 75% of which is mountainous, and compared it with our South island of almost 114,000sq kms. We drew our own conclusions!
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General Notices
* The roster can change weekly with absences etc so please check the roster each week to see if you have a duty.
* Absences from Rotary
If you are going to be absent from Rotary for any length of time please let Jan know so she does not put you on the roster while you are away.
* Guest Speakers
Can you please put your thinking caps on and suggest speakers for next year. If you have any suggestions can you please discuss with President Glenda.
* Christmas Puddings
This year the puddings are $25.00. Please put your name and number required on the list at Rotary. The last day to order is 17 November to ensure delivery by Christmas. Payment is into our Rotary account with "Christmas Puddings" as the reference. Any questions please contact Anne.
* Club Christmas Party
Ron will contact you shortly to confirm whether or not you will be attending the Christmas Party.
Upcoming Youth Committee Event
* Avalon Primary School Christmas Partyfor Special Needs Students
This event is being held on Monday 8 December at 1.30pm. If you require further information please contact Jaye.
Please give thought to any young person you may know, aged 18 - 24 with leadership potential, who would reap the benefits of this amazing leadership programme. See Jaye with any suggestions or queries."
Parting Thought
Colin Fenton provided the parting thought this week -
In relation to downsizing - "Everything must be seen and experienced before it can be recycled, shredded or, as a last resort binned. We must honour and mourn. We must absorb the past out of each object, so it can be turned into empty rubbish"
Anne Enright, Irish Author
Birthdays Coming Up This Week
No birthdays this week.
Anniversaries in November:
* Mike Keehan - 21 November 2022 (Previously Oamaru)
A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Jan Palmer know of any changes to the roster.
Eastern Hutt Rotary e-Bulletin
We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm
Visitors and prospective members always welcome.
For catering purposes, contact our Secretary (021) 1226153
