Papanui Rotary Club July 17 2019 (Jul 17, 2019)

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Here For Good – NZ Red Cross

Caroline Johnson Fundraising Manager for Red Cross in Christchurch gave us an interesting and informative presentation about the past, present and future of Red Cross in New Zealand and around the world.

Red Cross has 14 million volunteers around the world reaching 150 million people.

Caroline spoke about the 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross and the various humanitarian -projects that the organisation is involved in including their successful Caring for Refugees and Pathway to Settlement and Pathway to Employment programmes.

Her talk was liberally interspersed with a series of excellent video clips. A complete package of information about the work of Red Cross can be found at www.RedCross.org.nz

Food Box Packing

Keith thanked all those members that assisted with the food box packing at Aotearoa Foodbank. This well-oiled machine is working with speed and accuracy. Well done team!

Welcome Eden Skipper

It was a pleasure to welcome back for a visit, former University Emerging Leader Eden Skipper and past regular participant in club meetings and projects.

Eden is now living and working in Wellington where he has joined the Port Nicholson Rotary Club.

Volunteers wanted

Lois is wanting volunteers to assist with the following street appeal:- MS and Parkinson Disease on 3^rd and 4^th of September. Please let Lois know if you can help.

Rotary Centenary Planting Day

Liz Courtney reminded members of the upcoming Centennial Planting Day to be held on Saturday 7^th August. Please note this in your diary and join with other Rotarians to make this project a great success.

Tree Planting at Papanui Bush

Denis McMurtrie reminded members of the tree planting taking place at the Papanui Bush, Langdons Road on Tuesday 10^th August. Start time is 9.30 am and please bring your own gardening gloves and a small spade.

Vintage Fashion Parade

Tickets are selling fast. Limit numbers available so contact Lois NOW to get your tickets.

President 17 July

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

From the President

Another busy Rotary week and there is much more to come. Welcome to our first Committee Meetings Night this coming Thursday.

Can each committee leader please discuss with your committee the development a plan for the year of what the committee would like to achieve. It must contain one project and one fund raising event.

Many of the committees already have events on the books. Projects can be big or small and can involve all our members not just your committee. If dates can be settled upon then they will be entered in the calendar.

The next committee meeting is set down for the 29th August where plans will be unveiled to all members.

Chatham Islands
It has been suggested that a trip to the Chatham Island would be good thing to do. No problem to arrange but be good to have an indication of who would be interested. Could be a good opportunity to ask friends and family. It will not take place until well after Christmas as bookings are heavy and accommodation is limited so forward planning is needed.

Aircraft comes to Christchurch every Tuesday. I will get costings when numbers show it is a runner.

Paul Harris 2019

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

Club Changeover - Paul Harris Awards

	At Papanui Rotary Clubs changeover night we presented two Paul Harris Fellowship awards. A Paul Harris Fellowship is the highest award that a Rotarian can achieve. Generally it is awarded in recognition of long and meritorious service to the community that fulfills the ideals of Rotary for the betterment of humanity, and is not limited to Rotarians but may be awarded by a club to any person who, in the eyes of the Club President and Board at the time, fulfils the requirements. The awards were presented by District Governor John Driscoll.
	Our first Paul Harris Award was to Margaret Shields. Margaret has always been helping Rotary alongside her husband Gordon. Specifically, for over 10 years, she has been behind the scenes helping out with the Papanui Rotary Northlands Mall Children's Xmas Tree gift donations plus the sorting out of the Gift Wrapping donations alongside Gordon. Gordon has been a member of the club for an unbelievable number of years. He is currently our long term Treasurer. They make a great team and contribute a significant amount to our club and Rotary in general.
	Our second Paul Harris Award went to our high profile Board Member Denis McMurtrie. Denis is one of the drivers behind making things happen in the club and is best known for his recent work with the Peer Support program he instigated at Papanui High School. Recently, Denis has been the mainstay behind the re-establishment of the Papanui Bush. A significant 20-50 year project. Denis has been working on this for years and the last 12 months he has been integral in having the Rotary Club fully committed and involved. He works tirelessly with the Council and many other parties to bring this environmental project to life.

Changeover 2019-2020

Posted by Gary Denhard on Jul 17, 2019

Club Changeover 2019 - 2020

The big night of the year when 2018-2019 President Jenny handed over to incoming President Keith.

An excellent turnout of Papanui Rotary club members and partners said a big "Thank you" to President Jenny and welcomed in President Keith and his new Board of Directors.

President Keith gave a brief speech which included the following points from various sources:

Rotary has been going 114 years.
He is the 63rd President.
It is the 75th anniversary of our charter being signed
After we manage the Polio goal, our next global goal may be access to clean water.
Keith finished by reminding us of the importance of looking after our new members in particular.

I delicious dinner was appreciated by all. Another great changeover night.

Impromptu Guest Band

Three “boys” and one “lady” gave an impromptu song and dance routine. Here is a photo of the songsters in full voice.

Geoff Howarth Book Launch

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

Book Launch for Geoff Howarth

Another Book is launched by the prolific Howarth family. Our very own Geoff Howarth recently had his latest book launched and several members attaned to help him celebrate the big day.

His book is "Guts & Grace" and is the story of the Christchurch City Mission's 90 years of service to the Christchurch Community.

The City Missioner (Mark Matthew) and Geoff both spoke about the book. It was a very informative and enjoyable event.

See Geoff Howarth if you would like a copy of the book. He will sign it for you!

Snippets

Posted by Grant Paice on Jul 03, 2019

Verdi is asking for donations of goodies for raffle and auction prizes for the International Committee's Quiz Night on 4 August. There will be gift baskets so he can accept anything you can think of to bring along.

Anzac Day opportunity
Papanui RSA & Station One
Apr 25, 2024 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Papanui Rotary Craft Market/Bazaar
Papanui High School
Apr 26, 2024 9:00 AM – Apr 28, 2024 5:00 PM

Coffee Club morning
Reality Bites Cafe
May 17, 2024

Pink Ribbon Breakfast
to be advised
May 25, 2024 9:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Coffee Club morning
Reality Bites Cafe
Jun 21, 2024

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Duty Roster 28th July 2022

Reception

Flanagan, Lois

Speakers Host

Courtney, Nick

Sergeant

Wright, Max

Room Setup

McMurtrie, Denis

Banner Setup & Room Tidyup

Sedgley, Ron

Raffle Ticket Seller

McNee, Ken

Duty Roster 4th August 2022

Reception

Wright, Max

Speakers Host

McNee, Ken

Sergeant

Wright, Max

Room Setup

McMurtrie, Denis

Banner Setup & Room Tidyup

Sedgley, Ron

Raffle Ticket Seller

Mitchell, Keith

Duty Roster 11th August 2022

Reception

Van Beek, Verdi

Speakers Host

Denhard, Gary

Sergeant

Bond, Mark

Room Setup

McMurtrie, Denis

Banner Setup & Room Tidyup

Sedgley, Ron

Raffle Ticket Seller

Paice, Grant

Duty Roster 18th August 2022

Reception

Thomson, Rob

Speakers Host

Barltrop, Charles

Sergeant

Wright, Max

Room Setup

McMurtrie, Denis

Banner Setup & Room Tidyup

Sedgley, Ron

Raffle Ticket Seller

Skiba, Larry