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Last Meeting
Guest Speaker - Gerry Pallo
 
When you think of iconic New Zealand appliance brands, “Pallo” might not immediately spring to mind today - but for households between the 1920s and early 1960s, it was a trusted and familiar name.  From sturdy green-and-yellow washing machines to reliable cake mixers, Pallo Engineering Limited played a quiet yet important role in everyday domestic life.  And, as members discovered at Monday evening’s meeting, its story is as remarkable as the products it produced.
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The Power of Positivity

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Mar 30, 2026
History of Robert Orr House

Claire will be supported by Judith Dodds. 

Apr 20, 2026
Pathology - not for the squeamish
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Apr 01, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Easter Monday - No Meeting
Apr 06, 2026
Committee Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
Board Meeting
Apr 20, 2026
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Various Rotary Links
New Satellite Group?
7 Reasons Young (and Young-ish) People Should Join Rotary
ClubRunner
How to Log-in
Rotary in General
District 9940 Website
Activity & Training Programmes
Important Rotary Documents
General Info
Risk Management Document
Civil Defence site
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Jan Palmer

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.
 
* Life Flight Trust Appeal
In this weeks District Dispatch the Rotary Foundation is asking if any one is available to please give time as a volunteer to help with the collection for the Life Flight Trust appeal. 
It will be held on 22nd March between 9am-3pm.  If you have the time free please could you email the organiser at grayju02@gmail.com
 
 

Parting Thought 

David Gledhill provided the parting thought at the end of our meeting- 

" The optimist says the glass is half full,  the pessimist  says it's half empty,  the engineer  says that glass has a safety factor of 2.0".  

Anon

Birthdays Coming Up:

* No birthdays this week 
 

Anniversaries in March:

* David Gledhill - 19 March 1984 
* Paddy Wells - 2 March 1998
* Robert Sinclair - 31 March 2008 
* June Stratton - 16 March 2023

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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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