Waitakere City Rotary Club Bulletin Making A Difference In Our World This Week s Meeting When: Tuesday 23 rd February 2010 Where: The Falls Restaurant, Henderson Web site: www.rotarywaitakere.org.nz Guest Speaker: John Wordsworth Visitors Welcome: Local business people, stray Rotarians are welcome to attend our meetings. For information contact: Kerry McMillan 832 3229 or Mobile 021 416 777 Important Dates and Events Date: Wednesday 3 rd March 5:45 for 6:10pm Venue: The Falls Hotel, Henderson Guest Speaker - Rod Oram (Journalist and Economist) Dinner Invitation Rod Oram has more than 30 years' experience as an international financial journalist writing on topics of corporate, economic and political issues. He is a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times and Good Magazine, a regular broadcaster on radio and television and a frequent public speaker. He is an adjunct professor in the business school at Unitec in Auckland and he has contributed to several regional economic development projects. TICKETS Just $35.00 per person for the evening and Set Meal or $325 for a table of 10. Post cheques to: Waitakere City Rotary Club PO Box 104-017 Lincoln North Waitakere City Contact: Bob Benzie 021 434 611. (No Door Sales and admission by ticket only). Tue 9 th Mar Wed 10 th Mar Wed 17 th Mar Sunday 21 st March Kumeu Rotary have been invited Area 6 dinner To be advised Helicopter Base Visit Soapbox Derby Brief Waitakere City Soapbox Derby Thurs 25 th Mar Henderson Rotary Golf Tournament 26 th to 28 th Mar Red Puppy Appeal - Collectors needed
Sat 27 th Mar Sun 28 th Mar - Whangaparaoa Soapbox Derby - Te Raa Mokopuna at Moire Park from 10am to 3pm (request for volunteer helpers. See below) Leadership Elect Training (LETS) East Auckland Soapbox Derby Wed 31 st Mar Fellowship and Partners Night Movies Derek is currently reviewing available movies Sunday 10 th April GSE team from District 1760 (Marseille - South France) arrives at East Coast Bays Monday 11 th April Official welcome of the GSE team hosted by East Coast Bays Rotary Club 6pm - The Pupuke Golf Club. East Coast Road. Mairangi Bay Wednesday 14 th April Guest Speakers: GSE Team At The Trusts Stadium Wed 14 th April to Sat GSE Team 17 th April Waitakere City Rotary will host the team from Wednesday AM 14 th April Saturday AM 17 th Wednesday 21 st April Guest Speaker: Ian Grant Founder of Parents Inc Wednesday 28 th April CAKE COUTURE - Partners Invited evening (date to be confirmed) 7 th to 8 th May District 9910 Conference Noumea Wed 12 th May Davis Funeral Home trends in the business (date to be confirmed) 20 th to 23 rd June Montreal Conference This Week s Meeting: Present: Jim A, Bob B, David B, Roger F, Derek G, Craiger H, Patrick H, Kerry M, Alan P, Heather P, Jack R, JR, Ross W, Domenic W Apologies: Mike A, Terry H, Steve L, Graham N, John R, Peter S Late Apologies: Kent F, Monique M Missing in Action: Hew 32 Henderson Rotarians, Andrew Wordsworth, Sue Benzie, Jo Howard, Vickie Ward, Barbara Butler, Toni & Don Alexander, Phyllis, Marilyn Page, Steven Davis, Phil Tane Attendance: 14 /23 Walk West: As per usual my camera went where I did and a selection of photos ended up in a video on You Tube. Please note that the large numbers of photos of big things like Bulldozers was thanks to Kerry. He took me for a drive and stopped at every large machine he saw A copy of the video is accessible through www.walkwest.co.nz There is nothing quite like using one Rotary event to advertise another one. Kids stopped to point out their school s cars to their parents; Retired people stopped to reminisce about the homemade carts of their youth; One woman said she d speak to her husband about sponsorship; And lots of people expressed interest in coming to see them race.
Caza making friends with every passing child, dog, and all passer-bys as usual Well behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes came through with their owners Whilst some babies chose to ride in style My grandson checked out his future ride
Cyclists coming And going Domenic The Two Stooges
Cyclists of all sorts went through And then came the walkers Police helicopter on display Ritchies buses on walker return duty Rotary s 105 th Birthday 105 years ago Paul Harris met with a group of friends and business associates for a spot of business networking and fellowship and Rotary was born. This week we met at The Falls Restaurant with Henderson Rotary as our guests to celebrate this milestone and check out the Peace Garden that our combined Clubs built in August 1999 and formally dedicated 10 years ago on 23 rd Feb 2000. It was a vibrant evening with much talk, laughter and good cheer.
Barbara, Jack and Marilyn in the garden The plaque dedicated to the memory of Don Page Ross, Craiger, Jim and Roger Marilyn, Jack and Barbara Mingling by the rotunda John Wordsworth Walking back to dessert John has at various times been a police detective, in the armed defenders squad, a pastor in the Salvation Army and is now an entrepreneur running a café in Brisbane. Despite a bout with throat cancer, an event that has left him with a rather husky voice, he gave an excellent speech which we could all hear even with the sound system performing slightly erratically. John s varied career has taken him to various parts of the world, including the Congo. His message to us was: - Wherever possible live in peace with others - Brighten the corner of the world where we are.
John Wordsworth our speaker The room was packed Craiger and Trevor deep in Presidential Leigh, Alan and Bob checking the numbers discussions Raffle: Craiger came up with a new game involving a pack or two of cards. Winner: A Henderson member had the 7 of Clubs Sunshine Fund: This week s Raffles: $107 Meeting Times and Contact Details Rex Davy Lounge, Lower Ground Floor at The Trusts Stadium, Central Park Drive, Henderson Board Members President Vice President / Sergeant Secretary / Bulletin Editor Treasurer President Nominee / International Director: Club Service: Community Director: Vocational Director: Youth Director Apologies Apologies: Contact: Heather at apology@details.co.nz Ph 8109 589 or 0274 719 569 No later than 12 noon on the Monday prior to the meeting (Terry) Derek Heather Alan Craiger Bob Patrick John Kent Late Apologies and No shows will, of course, be charged for their meal as it has been booked and paid for! AND: If you are bringing guests, including family members, please let Heather know this also. Late apologies are an appreciated courtesy
Seeing how everyone forgot what duties they were on they can try again next week! With a bit of luck the sergeant will print this and fine everyone who forgets Can we fine the sergeant if he forgets the list? Date Event 3-Mar Rod Oram Squire JR Squire Peter S Greeter Ross W Grace Domenic W Introduction Mike A Thanks Jim A Parting Thought Kent F Rotary Waitakere City Rotary Rotary NZ Rotary NZ Promotions and Information District Governor s newsletter Admin page and information Rotary International Future Vision Rotary E Club (for make ups) Website http://www.rotarywaitakere.org.nz/ http://www.rotary.org.nz www.rotary.org.nz/information.cfm?id=1364 http://www..rotary.org.nz/newsletter.cfm?district=10 http://www.rotary.org.nz/information.cfm?id=180 http://www.rotary.org/ www.rotary.org/future vision http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/
Presents a fundraiser performance of A classic Kiwi comedy by David Geary It s the battle of the sexes with a hilarious New Zealand twist. 8pm, Friday March 12 th Refreshments available from 7.15pm Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House Tickets: $20 (group discounts available) Meet the cast. Win door prizes. Enjoy the show. Pre-booking is essential Book with Arthritis NZ Waitakere Service Centre. Ph 835 9652 or email scwaitakere@arthritis.org.nz