Tuesday 08 May 2018 - President Fran's Message:
A Busy Rotary Week - There was the visit from McDonald Adhikary and John Ealan talking about their Bangladeshi Orphanage project, the Induction of Colin Sharp and Tony Parker, Directors Meeting, planning the Membership Satisfaction Survey evening (tomorrow night) and discussion about the upcoming Conference in Dunedin PLUS just plain old everyday living!
District 9980 Conference in Dunedin
It was an exhausting weekend but one filled with a fantastic line-up of speakers, good food, a variety of beverages and good company. A particularly moving speaker was Cam Calkoen, a cerebral palsy sufferer, but someone who has learned to live with his condition and consequently has a successful business, as an Inspirational Speaker. There were a few moist eyes during his address! Dr Lance O’Sullivan also talked about his ‘journey’ to becoming a doctor and attributes his success to his mother, his country, many caring people and Rotary help. He is currently working on a project which involves Digital Health Aid, one that will ensure that medical response is quicker than at present, 8minutes as opposed to 2-3 days! He is confident his project will be a major change for the better, in healthcare, especially for Maori living in remote areas of New Zealand. Other notable speakers: Robbie Francis, Kevin Biggar, Nicola Atwool, Martin Snedden talked about ‘Making a Difference’. The RYE Students were sensational ambassadors for Rotary Youth Exchange and the 3 Speech Competitors were equally impressive. Dick Wilson, the Rotary International Representative for Ian Riseley, International Rotary President, relayed the message: Look after your Members, Look after your Community and Don’t spread yourselves too thin. There was a lot to take in, but those of us who attended came away with a little ‘something’ to ponder!
Rotary Park Glendhu Bay The great tree planting of 110 trees, the Rotary International directive MET! Thanks to our Sponsors Willowridge Developments Ltd,
Nichol's Garden Centre, Redpaths & Clayton Hope. Without you we couldn't do it!
Magazine Recycle – At reception, help yourself – The Economist, Listener, misc…..
Friends of Rotary (FOR) – Let’s keep encouraging friends, family and associates, who may not be able to commit to the full membership but may want to help with our fundraising events whenever the opportunity arises if the timing is right! If you have anyone interested in helping us, and then let me know. FOR is a good way for interested parties to get to know how the Rotary Club works.
Events coming up: Changeover Edgewater, The Pavilion, Saturday 30th June, Koru Trio October 2018
REMINDER: Please check duty roster in the bulletin.
If you are unable to perform the duty please find someone else and notify Admin & me!
Deadline for Apologies: Monday 07th April 5pm.
The Wanaka Rotary Club - Out there and Doing it!
Nga mihinui!
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