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Guest Speaker - Josh Briggs, CEO Vibe

Posted by Glenda Barratt

Kia ora Koutou - nau mai haere mai

Josh Briggs apart from being a City Councillor, is the acting CEO of Vibe. Josh took over the role four months ago having previously served as Vibe's Business and Transformational Lead for a period of 12 months. Vibe proudly supports many areas of the community encompassing young people and their families. Having been in business since 1996 there are now many organisations in the city that support young people but Vibe is the only "one stop shop" for young people who face all manner of trauma and indecision in their lives.

The Power of Positivity

Oct 14, 2024

Gary Lawrence - Kapiti Rotary

Dental Aid Project in Fiji

Oct 21, 2024

Gary & June Stratton

Highlights of our Recent Travels

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Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Boulcott Golf Course
Oct 02, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Board Meeting

Oct 14, 2024 4:30 PM

Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Boulcott Golf Course
Nov 06, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Board Meeting

Nov 11, 2024 4:30 PM

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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.

* Africa on Fire
Ross Barber is having a container delivered to their site in Woburn to get ready for the next shipment to Felito and Anna. He mentioned they are needing the items listed below. There is no requirement for the items to be in new condition just useable and clean please.

Sewing machines

Hand tools

Children's clothing

Toys

Single blankets and sheets

Pillows and pillow cases

Double bed bedding

Towels

Members can bring items to Rotary. Please speak to Glenda if you need large items collected. The container will be there until November.

Ross asked Glenda to pass on all their grateful thanks for remembering Africa on Fire. There are never enough words to express how they feel at not being forgotten.

Te Omanga Hospice - Vintners' Lunch

Posted by Paul Giles

The Vintners' Lunch event is Te Omanga Hospice's biggest annual fundraiser. This is the first time that we, as a club, have assisted the Hospice with this event. Saturday was setting tables and decorating the venue in preparation for the big day on Sunday. We then returned late on Sunday afternoon to assist with packing everything away.

Over time, we have given a helping hand to the hospice in a variety of ways and this was another opportunity to build on the relationship that we have developed with them.

Repair of Te Omanga Hospice Playhouse

Posted by Paul Giles

Barrie, Gary and Paul recently repaired the damaged roof on the children’s playhouse at Te Omanga Hospice. A big thank you to Annie Matthews for kindly providing the roofing materials by way of a donation from Placemakers. Rachel Brandt, Volunteers Manager at Te Omanga Hospice has written to say thank you so much for all your hard work and time, so very much appreciated.

Riverbank Cleanup

Posted by Paul Giles

A reminder for those members taking part in the Hutt River clean up.

Sunday 29^th September - 10am.

Where: Hutt riverbank carpark, Andrew’s Ave entrance

Area covered: from Ava rail bridge to Melling Bridge (depending on volunteer numbers)

The River Ranger will provide gloves, bags and some pick-up tools.

If you want to assist please contact Paul on 021 673137

Morning tea will be provided, please bring your own hot drink.

Parting Thought

Annette provided the parting thought at the end of our meeting -

"It takes courage to be who you really are. Every day may not be good. Believe in yourself and all that you are. Life is tough but so are you. Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken. Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

Birthdays Coming Up This Week:

* Aileen Fenton - 25 September

Anniversaries in September:

* Joe Tomlinson - 26 September 1978

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

* John Matthews - 4 September 2017

Rostered Duties

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.

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Visitors and prospective members always welcome.

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