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Friday Tragedy
Posted by Jenny Haworth on Mar 20, 2019
The Friday Tragedy - Kia Kaha (Stay Strong)
 
 
From President Jenny:
 
Like so many us throughout the city we are saddened and shocked by deaths that occurred in our city last Friday. It was a horror beyond our comprehension, that those who have made their homes in our city could be targeted in this way.
 
As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reiterated many time this is not us, this is an evil that has been visited on us.

We have and are still responding with love and support in a hundred different ways.  On Thursday I will put a box beside reception and would ask us all to make some level of donation for those families that have been affected.

There has been an appeal from the clubs that have been closely affected by the horror for all clubs to join with then in supporting Rotary Fund for the victims.

Their appeal is below.

 From the Club Presidents:
 
There are no words to sufficiently express the enormous sense of sadness and outrage regarding Friday's events and the immense impact this has had on the local Muslim communities in the areas of the Riccarton, Linwood-Woolston and Ferrymead clubs and on our wider community as a whole.

At an appropriate time in the near future we will seek to make contact directly with local leaders in the Muslim community to see how Rotarians can offer further support.
 
In the meantime, we can act now by making a significant donation to a Rotary fund that has been set up to support the victims of this devastating attack.
 
We are asking all clubs within our district to make a donation towards this fund, which will be made as a joint donation and message of support from all Rotarians in our district.
 
We also condemn in the strongest terms the base values and attitudes directed towards our migrant community who have just as many rights as we all do to live life free from violence and prejudice. Those values are a complete anathema to the values of Rotary.

Please support this appeal generously.

Yours in Rotary:
 
Shane Murdoch - President, Riccarton
Theresa Shaugnessy - President, Linwood/Woolston
Barbara Crooks - President, Ferrymead
Liz Chicago
Posted by Grant Paice on Mar 20, 2019
Chicago … My Kind of Town
 
 
Liz, recently returned from an international training event for incoming regional coordinators in Chicago, gave us an insight into her experiences during her time there.
 
The 1st thing Liz found on arrival was that the temperature was -15c.  Christmas decorations were still up and there was snow everywhere. Luckily she was able to find hot coffee at a local Starbucks outlet.
 
All six trainers came from different countries and one of the 1st things they noticed was the large, comprehensive folder they would be using as a resource. 
 
There were 40+ participants using 22 different languages so trainers had to wear translation equipment to ensure everyone was involved and engaged.
 
Based on the principles that together we learn as people of action, the training covered four areas:
 
  1. Increase impact.
  2. Expand reach.
  3. Enhance engagement.
  4. Be open to change.
 
At the end the event Liz took the opportunity to look around Chicago which is seen as the architectural hub of the US.
 
Liz concluded by sharing that she found this experience to be a fantastic way to connect with a diverse range of multicultural Rotarians as they worked and learnt together in order to take Rotary into the future.
SPPETS
Posted by Grant Paice on Mar 20, 2019
Deryn’s Feedback from SPPETS
 
 
In Keith’s absence, Deryn went to Auckland to represent Papanui Rotary at the 2019/2010 South Pacific President Elect
Training Seminar.  The theme for the 2019/2020 year is: “Rotary Connects the World”.  The message here was that this can and should start in our own neighbourhoods.
 
Incoming World President Mark Moloney began the seminar and offered the following advice: “You set the tone, you lead the Club.”  Erin shared that she has seen this in all five Presidents during her time with Papanui Rotary while also putting their own slant on it and she feels that Keith will do the same.
 
Of the various messages during this event Deryn thought the following ones were worth pondering:
 
  • “Let’s not build barriers but open doors to Rotary.”
  •  “Before each meeting or activity ask: “What will we achieve today?” She suggested that this needs to include getting value as this is a must to attract & retain members.
  • “Unlock people’s passion for service.”
  • “Look beyond the walls, think outside the box.”
 
There was also a lot of emphasis on attracting younger members including especially the Young Millennials (born between 1980 & 2000) as by 2020 they will be 50% of the workforce rising to 75% by 2015.
 
Some of the interesting projects Deryn heard about included:
 
  • Refurbishing old hand tools to sell to raise funds or give away to groups who need them for good causes.
  • Contact parents of our alumni as they are in the targeted 40-50 age bracket.
  • “Project House” where Greymouth Polytech built a house with their students and had Rotary auction it off.
  • “Give every Child a Future”: a joint UNICEF / Rotary project celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Australia & NZ which involves giving life-saving vaccines to children & teenagers across nine Pacific counties.
  • “History of Every Rotary Club” to be written and stored digitally and hard copy to celebrate 100 years in Oceania. 
  • The Sydney Train Challenge where a father & son were sponsored to ride as many trains as possible on the local network within a given time frame.  Deryn suggested we might try this for the most bus routes and / or longest distance travelled in Christchurch.
  • The Hornby Club PE is keen to join with other clubs to organise and run a large project in the 2910/ 2020 year.
 
Deryn noted that Rotary is also hosting the Regeneration NZ/Aust Conference in the Christchurch Town Hall and suggested that we might consider offering accommodation to the South Wairarapa Rotary Club as she has already offered this to their PE.
 
At the end of the session attendees were reminded of a quote from John C Maxwell as follows: “Leaders become great not because of their power but their ability to empower others”.
 
Deryn also liked another of his quotes: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way” and concluded her session by wishing Keith well for his new role in the 2019/20 year.
Snips
Posted by Grant Paice on Mar 20, 2019
 
 
President Jenny and Hans swapped their respective NZ and Demark Rotary Club banners.
 
 
 
A reminder that this event is approaching fast.  There is now just a little over six weeks to go until District Conference 2019 kicks off! Grant will be forwarding a generic email to all Papanui Rotary members shortly with updated information about speakers, the programme and venues for the weekend's activities along with the registration form.
 
Registration is also available via the District 9970 website (requires login).
 
 
 
Breakfast is at Station One Cafe in Harewood Road at 8:30 am for those who wish and we will then attend the Papanui Anzac Service at the Papanui RSA.
 
Morning tea and Anzac biscuits for those who wish to share together at the home of Deryn  Tregurtha, 17c Ramore Place, Redwood after the service.
 
 
 
Our Women’s Pink Ribbon Breakfast is on \ Saturday 18 May at 9:30 am at Lois Flanagan’s home, 20 Mistral Road.
 
All Rotary women and friends welcome.  Our famous chefs will be our 3 great men - Nick, Tony and Keith.
 
All proceeds to Breast Cancer.  Keep the date and more details to follow.
Upcoming Events you are welcome to attend
 
Papanui High School Drama presentation
The Papanui
Mar 21, 2019
5:55 PM – 7:45 PM
 
Brown Paper bag Auction
The Papanui
Mar 28, 2019
5:55 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Community Fun Day at Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs
Mar 31, 2019
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Membership Game Night
The Papanui
Apr 04, 2019
5:55 PM – 7:45 PM
 
Coffee Morning at Reality Bites Cafe (10am)
Reality Bites Cafe
Apr 05, 2019 10:00 AM
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Duty Roster 21 March 2019
 
Reception
Stringer, John
 
Speakers Host
Thomson, Evan
 
Vote of Thanks
Tregurtha, Deryn
 
Visitors Host
Flanagan, Lois
 
Sergeant
Thomson, Rob
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Room Tidyup
Geerlofs, Arie
 
Duty Roster 28th March 2019
 
Reception
Skiba, Larry
 
Speakers Host
Nicholl, Rob
 
Vote of Thanks
Thomson, Evan
 
Visitors Host
Dodd, Shona
 
Sergeant
Archbold, Doug
 
Meeting Setup
McMurtrie, Denis
 
Room Tidyup
Forsyth, Simon
 
Club Chat from Rotary Papanui
E: papanuirotary@gmail.com W: www.papanuirotary.org.nz
Apologies to rcpapologies@gmail.com      Chat Items to paice@xtra.co.nz
 
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