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Last Meeting
Mike Keehan - Our South African Safari 
Posted by Kathy Bryant
 
This week we had the pleasure of hearing from our very own Mike Keehan.
In May, Mike and his wife Jenny were part of a golf tour group that travelled to South Africa. They spent time in Johannesburg, played golf and did a safari tour in Kruger National Park.
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The Power of Positivity

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Sep 23, 2024
Hamish Campbell, Emeritus Scientist, GNS - Geology
Our local dish: The Shaping of Wellington Harbour
Sep 30, 2024
Patrick McKibbin (CEO)
The Role of HV Chamber of Commerce
Oct 14, 2024
Gary Lawrence - Kapiti Rotary
Dental Aid Project in Fiji
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Riverbank Clean Up
Sep 29, 2024 10:00 AM
 
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
 
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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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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.
 
Community & Member Activity
Taita College Music Showcase
Posted by Kathy Bryant
 
Environment Committee – Upcoming Events
Posted by Paul Giles
Riverbank Clean-up
Sunday 29th 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.
A  board seeking volunteers will be circulated.
If you miss it and want to assist please contact Paul on 021 673137
Morning tea will be provided, please bring your own hot drink.    
Parting Thought
 
David Gledhill provided several parting thoughts at the end of our meeting - 
 
"When you see the sign primates meeting you expect someone to bring bananas"
Desmond Tutu   and 
 
"They say travel broadens the mind, but you must have the mind"
GK Chesterton       and 
 
"I have been abroad and it was boring"
George V
 
 
 
 

Birthdays Coming Up This Week:

* Jaye Howey - 15 September 
* Dianne Littlefair - 20 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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