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Virtual Meeting with a Difference:
As many of you know, President Elect Jan is from a very large family.  On 2nd May, along with her niece, she arranged via zoom to have a virtual birthday party for her Mum’s 90th birthday.  Family members dialled in from all over NZ plus Australia, Sweden, and Singapore. 
 
There were 42 computers involved and it took around two and a half hours.  Everyone had the opportunity to talk to her Mum and her grandchildren, and great grandchildren, performed little acts for her. 
 
It was a lot of hard work to set up and run but well worth the effort.  It was a surprise for her Mum, and she was stunned as each family popped up on the screen to wish her a Happy Birthday.  They all dressed up for the event in formal dress and her Mum thoroughly enjoyed her virtual birthday party as did we all.
 
Jan recommends this idea to anyone wanting to celebrate a significant event, but can’t be there in person.

Today's Encouraging Thought !

Bulletin Contribution

Our Past Stressful Time
Over the last 4 weeks of isolation, I have reflected on how fortunate I am and how I am so pleased that I never experienced a pandemic during my working life.  I can only imagine what many people are having to deal with.  For some families worried about whether they will still have a job, how will they cope financially and, in some cases, living under less than ideal conditions.
 
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General Notices:

* Cyclone Harold:  Dave Wilson has recommended that any donations to help replenish ERK’s by our Club Members should be through our Club Treasurer.
 
* Children's Hospital Raffle: Our District is running this fundraising raffle for the Family/Whanau Rooms.  This will now be drawn on 30th June and Jan Palmer has tickets available until it closes.  Anyone who is able to take a book or two to sell to family/friends/work colleagues, would be appreciated.  It's a great cause!
 
* Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group: Colin has kindly shared this interesting clip for you HERE.

Eastern Hutt Rotary e-Bulletin
We are not meeting formally at present during this COVID19 Pandemic
 
For updated information, contact our Secretary
Email: easternhuttrotary@gmail.com
Phone:  (027) 241 5092