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Petone Community Patrol

Posted by Mike Fackney

Merv Theobald presented a very interesting presentation on the Petone Community Patrol, last Monday evening. He outlined the purpose, structure, and operations of the Petone Community Patrol, emphasising its role as a volunteer organisation that supports Police in keeping the community safe. He explained that any community‑minded citizen can join, provided they commit to at least one patrol a month and pass a rigorous Police vetting process similar to that required of Police applicants. Members must also sign confidentiality agreements and adhere to a strict code of conduct.

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Immediate Past President's Message

Posted by Glenda Barratt

Thanks everyone for another great Monday night. So good to see you all. With all these nasty flu’s and everything hanging about it’s important you stay home and get well if you start to feel ‘under the weather’. Our thoughts are with President Robin and David Gledhill as they recover. I was able to visit our lovely friend Judy Dearsley this week and pass on your regards for her swift recovery.

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The Power of Positivity

Quiz Night - Dental Project Fundraising

Sep 25, 2026 7:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Oct 05, 2026

Wednesday Brunch Meeting

Oct 07, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Board Meeting

Oct 12, 2026

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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 Mike Fackney know so he does not put you on the roster while you are away.

'Red Door Recovery' Visit

Following the presentation by Blain Collinge and Justine Hamill from Red Door Recovery, we have received an invitation from Blain for members of Eastern Hutt Rotary to visit Red Door Recovery on a Friday.

The visit would be a special opportunity to see the work they are doing and meet some of the people involved. We would be welcomed with a haka and waiata, followed by lunch and then a Ko Wai Au, where clients have the opportunity to introduce themselves and share something of their story with us.

Blain has extended the invitation to any members who would like to attend, and I think it would be a very worthwhile and meaningful experience.

I now need to know who would like to accept the invitation.

Please come to our Rotary meeting next Monday prepared to give a definite YES or NO, as I need to provide Blain with the numbers attending.

- June Stratton, Secretary

Nepal Flash Floods Appeal - RNZWCS

Quiz Night

Te Omanga Golf Tournament

Save the date. Eastern Hutt Rotary will be assisting at this event at the Royal Wellington Golf Club on Friday 26 February.

Parting Thought:

Kathy Bryant, referencing Merv Theobald's presentation and her School Principal, provided the 'parting thought' at the end of the meeting -

"You run to a fire, but walk to a fight".

Birthdays This Coming Week

* Robin Aitken - 3 September

* Robyn Wheeler - 3 September

Anniversaries in August:

* John Matthews - 4 September 2017

* Tony Cornelius - 6 September 2015 (Previously: Gisborne West)

Rostered Duties

A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Mike Fackney 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.

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