Over 60 people gathered together to celebrate the work of seven Award recipients who are doing great voluntary work in our local community.
District Governor, Sarita McLean, joined us to present a District Paul Harris Award to the Mayor of Hurunui, Winton Dalley. The District were honoured to be able to present this Award for his outstanding work in the Hurunui District. We surprised him by inviting his family along to celebrate with us and to acknowledge the work of our Award recipients.
A year on since his last address to our group Winton gave us an update as to life post earthquake in his area and acknowledged the great support from Rotary and other organisations. Representing a large farming community and the effects on the families, productivity and future his area has had its share of suffering. However, being the resilient Cantabrians that they are he can now see a way forward albeit a slow one and would continue to work alongside government agencies to bring about the best results for Hurunui residents.
We were also joined by six other people whose work in the community was recognised by our Papanui Club and President Lois and DG Sarita handed out the Community Awards recognition certificates.
From gardening and maintenance work, Tourette’s family support, disabled children childcare, environmental walking tours, events coordination and practical neighbourly help in the Northwood community, to elderly care we covered all the bases.
The room was buzzing with many conversations and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming to the many people who joined us for the event.
The money we raised from our Paper Bag Auction night in April has gone towards the purchase and gifting of a water feature to the elderly residents of Parklands Hospital where Angela Lumb is a staff member. She has already reported that it has pride of place in the entry and the sound of the water is very soothing to all who pass through. It is already being commented on by everyone. We are having a plaque made with our Rotary logo and the Manager of Parklands was delighted to be presented with this water feature on our Community Awards night.
Doug Archbold Hi all, Has been a bit of an adventure so far. A mixed bag on this trip. A farmer from Ashburton with his wife, both married for the third time!! And he is a bit "senior" and has just backed into a tree next to us at the camp in Coober Pedy and smashed the back window in his van. Another couple are from California and also had an accident on their first day! The first two days on the road from Adelaide were in terrible conditions. Raining heavily , cold, and gale force wind that threw us round a bit. Drove through the Barrossa Valley, so wall to wall vineyards-- many times bigger than Waipara. Then magnificent cropping area-- huge paddocks and mainly wheat and barley. Despite rain, not one creek or river between here-- Coober Pedy-- and Adelaide was bone dry. Last night at Woomera, formally site of Atomic testing and rocket range. Almost a ghost town now. Today we drove through 380 km of South Australia Outback. Just miles of low scrub and mulga. Saw the odd sheep and a few cows , God knows how they survive. Went past on mailbox -- said 113 km to homestead from main road!!! All Black Test will be over ,I presume , so will have a look on my phone. Grant, haven't heard from you so hope you having a great time in Western Aust-- bet your accommodation is a bit more comfortable than ours!!
With warm regards to you all, Archbold's 🏽
From Grant McFadden
Hi Doug, your trip sounds exciting and varied. Sorry not to update sooner. We are in the last days of a big circle around WA. Weather variable from downpours to windless days in the low twenties. Wheat is leaping out of the ground and wheatbelt farmers are saying the rain has been great. Also plenty of grass. Highlights have been. Giant trees in the SW forests ,the new 2014 ANZAC centre at Albany where all NZ and Aussie soldiers assembled before Gallipoli, farm museums in the wheat belt, New Norceau a huge Monastery in the bush which raised hundreds of Abo children taken from their families in the stolen children govt scheme, meeting 200 17 and18 year old refugees at the monastery from nth Africa and Asia who are part of the official federal govt refugee scheme, and now on the beaches north of Perth where they say the property prices in recent modern beach developments have dropped up to 40% in the last 2 years with the mining decline. Can get a brand new house for $400k. I hope that doesn’t happen at home. We have a couple of days now in Perth before heading home on Wed. Enjoy Darwin’s warmth. Cheers, Grant and Jen
Our latest Rotary Youth Exchange Student is due to arrive on the 15th July. Hi name is Hans Lubeck and he is from Denmark. I know that all our members will make him feel at home and welcome to New Zealand. It is always great to get to know a young person from another country so here are a few basic facts about Denmark so we can be informed. I'm sure Hans will tell us a lot about his country and his interests when he arrives. For the first two weeks he will stay with Janice and Arie, then stay for the remainder of the term with Anna and Grant Bush from New Horizons Rotary. Arie and Janice will have Hans back for the last part of the year but are still trying to find a host family for part of next year. Can you or your family help us ? If so please contact Janice on ariejaniceg@yahoo.com
Denmark is the southernmost Nordic country in Northern Europe, where it's bordered by Germany, Norway and Sweden. The Kingdom of Denmark is comprised of the country of Denmark, which consists of Jutland, a peninsula, and a large archipelago, as well as two autonomous constituent countries: Greenland and the Faroe Islands. In 2018, Denmark has an estimated population of 5.75 million, which ranks 113th in the world.
This is a "heads up" for you all to know what street appeals we will be involved in over the next Rotary year. Most of the dates are not known as yet but keep an eye out for them in future Club Chats.
This is a "heads up" for you all to know what street appeals we will be involved in over the next Rotary year. Most of the dates are not known as yet but keep an eye out for them in future Club Chats.